These Shadows Have Teeth in Them
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A collection of dark stories where the supernatural blends with the outside world and those who encounter them.
WARNING: The following contents contain sexual violence, racial violence, familial violence, racial slurs, and other examples of overt racism, eating disorders, and suicide are examples of content that may be upsetting or triggering, but is clearly not exhaustive. Reader discretion is advised
-Basil Mourou is an inspiring journalist who wants to be the be the next Sinclair. As soon as he gets a lead on Red Oil, a new innovative industry, he goes undercover but soon realizes he's in for more than cheap labor.
-Aruin Celeste finds himself getting hurt all the time and it's actually pretty painful, but his new friend enjoys it.
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I've got you
Carmen is stuck in an abusive relationship and can't seem to escape and is starting to lose all hope. Until one night she finds herself beaten and half unconscious in the middle of the road. That's when she meets Greyson. Greyson is an underground fighter, he's fucking ruthless but when it comes to her he's different. Since the second he saw her he knew she would be his and he would be hers. He would do anything for her, including protecting her from her psychotic ex-boyfriend. ________________________________________________________ I'm awful at these little description things but please give my story a chance.Concluida
The Kindred Flames Chronicles (Book 1)
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The Devil's Keeper
𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨. Model, actress, celebrity. At the age of 22 Gianna already has everything or at least that's what everyone thinks. But in reality, her life couldn't be more of a mess. Where there's money there's alcohol, where there's parties there's drugs. Everything is a lie. A lie she is trapped on, one she hides and can't get away from. 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨. A man trying his luck in the real world. Coming from a powerful united family Miles had everything he could ever need growing up but like every young man he wants to make a life of his own. That's how he starts his security business. He is caring, responsible, and has the kindest of hearts. And if there's one thing he is good at it's helping those who are lost. book three of The Devil's series covers by bellesandbooksdesign (on insta) ............................................................. When Miles is introduced to Giana as her bodyguard (hired by her awfully controlling mother) everything changes. The lifestyle the young carefree model has grown accustomed to would never be the same, he is always there, watching her every move and she hates him for it. But there's nothing she can do, protecting her is his job, one he takes very seriously.
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𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 is smart, quiet, shy and beautiful. She joined crystal high sophomore year and soon won the hearts of all teachers with her intelligence. Lost in studies, she doesn't have a care in the world and has made no friends even at the end of the school year. She studies alone and is satisfied with her grades. No one gets under her skin neither does she let someone except that one guy who has made his personal mission to get on her nerves. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲 is confident, charming, talented and kind. While being the best player on his basketball team, he also scores the best grades in his classes. Everyone in Crystal High knows and adores him and his caring gestures. When he sees the girl fighting to get good grades, something in him changes, he becomes obsessed with getting under her skin and makes it his mission to unravel her and find what she hides behind her competitive spirit. Since their Senior Year at Crystal High is coming to end, they have challenges to face. While the common challenges stresses them- such as college applications and hopes of getting chosen by their dream college- they come face another problem which brings them closer to work together and help each other out. As the bond between them grows and they come to unravel a part of each other, they end up finding comfort. But the past continues to haunt memories and they find themselves stuck with their thoughts. (I do not own the pictures, the credit goes to the real owner.) Started - July 19th, 2023 Finished - January 15th, 2024Concluida
Part time tales
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In Her Head
Something old. Something new. Something borrowed... something blue. Cleo Cohen didn't sign up for superpowers - or for a second consciousness living in her head. When a clinical trial at Nova Pharmaceuticals goes wrong, Ground Zero rewrites everything. A butterfly flaps its wings - and a building explodes. Now Cleo is stuck sharing her mind with Zeke, a dead Supersoldier whose presence bleeds into her thoughts, memories, and sense of self. Outside her head, the world is collapsing into factions: Nova, Homeland, and something far stranger forming in the aftermath. Jack, Nova's unpredictable Supersoldier, is hunting for answers - and erasing anything that gets in his way. Cass, a Homeland investigator, starts uncovering a pattern that doesn't make sense. And Mr. E, a psychic who sees the board instead of the people on it, is quietly moving everyone toward something no one understands yet. Cleo just wants her life back. But the more she resists, the more the voice in her head becomes something else entirely. Power is a parasite. And in this story, the body is the battlefield. TW: This story can be intense. Includes themes of: self harm, PTSD, dissociation, body horror, attempted sexual assault, torture, cult themes and human trafficking.
Loving Zach (MxM)
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"I'll tell you something about myself- I never mince words. Nature is a beast, Henry. We were not created to live in peace within it. Be grateful for those who let you down; pain is the only truth that endures." The sea wind howls a bitter truth across the North Sea coast: betrayal, not love, is the world's only constant. This is not a tale of heroes and villains, but a brutal exploration of the human soul-a mirror reflecting the savage beauty and terrifying depths we all possess. The guilt-ridden, the desperate, and the cunning are all players in a high-stakes legacy that demands a price from every generation. Beneath the veneer of civilized society, a clandestine order pulls the strings, their influence woven into the very fabric of existence. Secrets fester within an ancient bloodline, grasping like tendrils into the present day. Honour clashes with avarice. Integrity squares off against ruthless force. Cunning faces brutality. Who will rise, and who will be consumed by the abyss? Rumors whisper of a slumbering entity, a primal force stirring beneath the surface. Will it awaken and claim its due, or will it remain dormant, a threat forever lurking in the shadows? Prepare to be swept away in an epic saga where the fate of many hangs by a thread, and the true nature of the beast is far more complex than it seems. --- Content Warning: Features an unapologetically cynical and eccentric voice, including scenes of violence, offensive language, and moral ambiguity. May not be suitable for all readers.
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