Marked: Beyond the Shadows - _SilverNight - Wattpad

Marked: Beyond the Shadows

Reads 723
Votes 270
Parts 11
Time 1h 20m

Reads 723
Votes 270
Parts 11
Time 1h 20m

Mature

Freya Nightshade has always felt a strange pull toward the forbidden forest that looms just beyond her village, but she's spent her life obeying her grandmother's warnings to stay far away. That all changes one fateful night under the Harvest Moon when she encounters a mysterious man who seems to belong to the very shadows she's been taught to fear.

Ozias Kekoa, the Alpha of The Whisper Pack, has spent his life protecting his territory and hiding his kind from the human world. He knows the forest holds ancient magic-and ancient dangers. When Freya unwittingly stumbles into the heart of that danger, Ozias is forced to intervene, though keeping his distance becomes more difficult as his wolf instincts drive him to protect her at all costs.

As the veil between the human and supernatural worlds thins, Freya becomes entangled in a web of magic, dark forces, and secrets that go far beyond her understanding. Drawn deeper into the forest's mysteries, she discovers that her connection to the land is far more profound than she ever imagined. But as Freya uncovers the truth about the ancient magic stirring within the forest, she realizes that her life-and her heart-may no longer be her own.

In Marked: Beyond the Shadows, the line between protector and captor blurs, as Freya and Ozias are caught in a slow-burning dance of attraction, danger, and destiny. With malevolent forces hunting her and a growing connection to Ozias that neither can deny, Freya must confront the dark secrets hidden in the forest-and within herself-before they consume her completely.

This dark romance fantasy takes readers into a world where ancient magic and love collide, set against the backdrop of a forest full of danger, secrets, and untamed power. Themes of destiny, protection, and self-discovery are woven throughout this atmospheric tale of slow-burn romance, supernatural intrigue, and werewolf lore.

[ Word Count: 14,458 - Includes Scheduled Chapters ]
© All Rights ReservedAll Rights Reserved

Table of contents

11 parts

Sign up to add Marked: Beyond the Shadows to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

Blind Instincts by _Serza

*COMPLETED* My head bowed in a heavy mannor, not in respect, but in trepidation. I discern his unwavering gaze over my ill silhouette. "Look at me." I opened my eyes, though it made no difference. Black is still black, all I am left with are my four senses. He will kill me if I don't look. He will kill me if I do. He will look into my sightless eyes and see my futile existence isn't worth living. He will kill me, and he will be doing the pack a justice by it. He growls a low, throaty snarl to warn me about disobeying an alpha. There will be consequences, we both know that. His lingering growls let me know he is not going to allow me to contravene his word. I steadily inch my head upwards, visibly shaking everywhere else. Maybe he won't notice my depthless eyes from across the gazebo. My life depends on it. "You're blind." ~ Monet was born into a particularly prestigious area of her wolf pack, to parents of extremely high standards. Her legacy is to become the packs next healer, but when she was born completely devoid of melanin, all her mated parents saw was a disappointment. Being born an albino wolf pup meant a lot for Monet, but it mostly meant her condition had taken her eyesight along with it. What happens when Monet meets the Alpha of a neighboring pack? Will he accept her for what she is? ~CONTENT WARNING~ This book contains depictions of physical abuse, foul language, and upsetting scenary. This book is in no way, shape, or form glorifying domestic abuse of a parent or partner. This book is intended for individuals who feel at odds with their self due to their uniqueness. It is meant to shine light on those who differ from the majority; conquering, and overcoming those who lessen them for what makes them special. ~ Word count at completion date: 33,915 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The Wolf King | A Fantasy Romance by LEPalphreyman

[Now in Kindle Unlimited!] When a princess is kidnapped by an alpha, war rages between the humans and the wolves. But soon, forbidden attraction starts to grow. . . --- Princess Aurora longs to escape the castle and the marriage that has been arranged for her. But on the night before her wedding, at a dog fight where captured werewolves are made to fight for sport, she spares the life of a young wolf. It puts her on the radar of the powerful alpha who was going to kill him. And it changes everything. That night, when the alpha escapes, he kidnaps her and takes her to the rugged lands north of the border-where the once warring werewolf clans are beginning to unite. He thinks that she is the key to winning the war against the humans. Only, as they spend time around one another, forbidden attraction starts to grow. And as Aurora learns that not all wolves are bad, the alpha discovers that she is in danger from both his enemies, and those he once considered friends. With monsters on both sides, a bloodthirsty war between humans and wolves raging, and undeniable passion growing between them-will their story end in love? Or tragedy? And will Aurora ever get home? Does she even want to? *An adult fantasy romance for fans of werewolves, hot alphas, forbidden romance, and enemies to lovers* C.W. contains strong language and sexual situations. NOTE: THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE PUBLISHED BOOK Available in ebook and paperback *Read for free in Kindle Unlimited*

EYES OF FIRE AND ICE by infernoum

His dark voice trails down her spine, lighting a path of desire that renders her breathless. "If only I were in a position of no consequence." Alia's breath wavers when the pad of his thumb slowly glides across her bottom lip. "Then I could give in to the desire of killing the men who touch you." • It is the year 2358 and the Lycanthrope Kingdom is crumbling. Alia Cain is a 23 year old werewolf. She finds the King to be weak, impulsive and unfit to rule. She's witnessed his cruel actions, first-hand, when he sent Warriors of the Throne to kill her parents. She was 19. After their deaths, her uncle Darian - a highly respected Commander of the Throne - took her in and helped train her into the fighter she needs to be, to kill the King. But things don't always work out the in way you want them to. Not only does Alia have to leave her pack to survive, but her mind, body and soul desperately crave to uncover the mystery of the man who dominates everyone and everything around him with an aura so Herculean he makes all fall to their knees before him. A man who silences and relaxes his fellow pack members with his protective presence and has enough power to slaughter an entire Pack. Valen Volkov. A fierce and extremely powerful beast of a man with a harrowing past that has haunted him for years on end. Endless years of torture has resulted in him losing his memory and not only does he have no true sense of identity, but everyone around him wants him to become King. He finds no interest in the role, but things soon change when he meets a troubled Fugitive named Alia Cain. MATURE CONTENT. This includes detailed descriptions of violence, strong language, and sexual content. #1 fiction 14/02/23 #1 lycanking 30/05/23 #1 royal 17/06/23 #1 slowburn 29/08/23 #1 supernatural 02/03/24 #1 king 21/07/24 #1 adult 07/08/24 #1 lycanthrope 18/12/24

The deep by DecayingGodess

A young woman, her past shrouded in shadows, teeters on the brink of oblivion, by her own hand. Captivating but challenging, she draws others in with an irresistible pull. Unafraid to unleash her sharp tongue like a deadly blade or use her claws, honed to perfection. She emanates a chilling aura that could freeze one's very soul, her eyes infused with the cunning of a fox. Though she has many twisted secrets and desires, she can not face them alone, in order to rise from the ashes, she must let go of any inhibitions, give herself completely to the temptations, and accept what fate has bestowed upon her. Especially if fate is wrapped up in such a sinful devastatingly gorgeous package. He is a wealthy surgeon concealing a darkness beneath his unearthly beauty. He exudes both rugged strength and gentle kindness, yet what he hides behind that meticulously constructed mask, is the inner demon, a beast that has an insatiable lust for desire and pleasure, and to claim what he perceives to belong to him. He is a downright psychopath underneath his carefully curated facade of caring protector. His protection is obsessive in its truest form, and he must embrace it no matter the cost. It's as if she had been plucked from the depths of hell to test him, unraveling the intricately woven veil he uses to shield himself. And perhaps he is exactly what she needs to bury her tumultuous past, and step in to her own era of psychotic dark goddess energy, even if only for a fleeting moment. Both carry unsettling truths within them and as they are thrust together in unavoidable proximity amidst spicy themes of seduction, their facades will begin to crumble. The outcome hangs precariously between mutual destruction or obliterating anyone who dares come between their enigmatic bond.

Torment | 18+ ✓ by rhianovak

Running from hell isnʼt easy. Especially when someoneʼs dragging you back down into it. Belligerent, brash and always in shades of black, Freya is hardly a lady. Hidden away by her father, sheʼs lived a normal life despite being born into the dark waters of New Yorkʼs underworld. Heʼs cold, cruel and calculating, with a proclivity for destruction. Feared by even Made Men, Torren is the boss of the stateʼs most leachorous crime syndicate. Freya hates his crudity and possessiveness, but she canʼt deny the way her breath hitches at his rough touch, the deep timbre of his voice, and his dark, heated gaze. Torren hates her disobedience, her recklessness, and her chaos. To him, sheʼs only something to be tamed. And after he slips a ring on her hand, snatching away her future, she makes only one vow---to become his biggest torment.

Silver Flames (Victor Rookwood X FemaleMC) by AnnaliseBlackwood

'Elvira,' Victor whispered her name like a curse in a low growl, his lips brushing against her skin. His breath was hot and uneven, and she could feel the tension between them. 'I wanted to kill you,' Victor rasped, as his lips traced her neck. His fingers tightened around her waist, pulling her closer. "You've ruined everything. My business, my plans." His lips moved along the delicate curve of her jaw and over her ear. 'Yet, all I can think about is how much I want to be inside you,' Victor whispered roughly, his confession dark and unrestrained. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elvira Blackwood, a sharp-witted Ravenclaw with a voice as enchanting as her magic, is used to being the 'Nightsong of Hogsmeade,' a performer beloved by her friends and fellow wizards. But after a mysterious encounter with the enigmatic Victor Rookwood, her life is thrust into a whirlwind of intrigue, danger, and forbidden magic. Drawn into the shadowy secrets of her family's past, Elvira must uncover the truth about a powerful, ancient locket and the curse tied to her bloodline. As tensions rise between her and her closest allies at Hogwarts, and an unexpected connection with Rookwood deepens, Elvira is caught between loyalty and temptation. Can she untangle the mysteries of the Silverflame before it consumes her and those she loves? A tale of dark magic, dangerous alliances, and a slow-burning romance. Will Elvira uncover the truth or fall victim to the flames?

1000 MILES OF LOVE by NatuR-luv-R

#1 on RomanceFriendship In a world where love transcends time and reality, Aira wakes up with no memory of who she is-except for the haunting dreams of a boy named Raghav and a girl named Mily, a witch who plays with fate. Her heart races with questions: Who is Raghav, and why does he feel so familiar? What are these vivid memories of Mily, and what secrets does this mysterious connection hold? When love is cursed to travel across bodies, lives, and miles of forgotten memories, Aira must unravel the truth behind her identity and the heartbreaking romance that echoes through time. With a cat carrying more than a secret and a destiny that defies death itself, can Aira find a way to heal the past and follow the trail of love? **Updated every Sunday and Thursday** --- What you'll find inside: A love story that challenges fate Magical realism meets soul-transference Mystical secrets woven into romance Shocking twists that keep you on the edge Because some stories are destined to last forever, no matter how many lifetimes it takes.

Little Lies (Reverse Harem) by Dirty_Saint

Beneath the moon's cold, haunted glow, I'm theirs to claim, and theirs to know. In tangled lies and whispered pleas, I bend, I break, yet never leave. Their touch, a sin, their words, a scar, Yet here we are, too close, too far. In darkened hearts, our secrets lie, Bound by desire, doomed to die. Delilah Marchetti, a sheltered and enigmatic 23-year-old, has lived under the protective shadow of her father, Santino, a man who rules in the dark. But her life takes a sharp and dangerous turn when she meets Ezekiel Eliades, her father's alluring Ally. Ezekiel's knowledge of Delilah goes beyond the surface, and despite the forbidden attraction, she surrenders to him in a moment of passion. Yet, this is only the beginning of her entanglement with not only Ezekiel but also his equally possessive friends, Bruce and Blake. As Delilah finds herself caught between three Psychotic men, each vying for her submission, she begins to question her own desires and autonomy. Things get even more complicated when Delilah's life is threatened by figures from her father's past. She is thrust into a world of deception, Sex, and control with her life, and the lives of those she cares about, hanging in the balance. Betrayed by the ones she had loved the most, Delilah must now navigate her way through webs of lies, power, and obsessive love while also trying not to fall deeper for these three addictive men who as no problem letting the world burn for her. Nor claiming her in the smoky haze as it does. "You taste divine, little virgin," he said, his voice low, deliberate, dripping with sinful intent. "But not for long. Divine is for the godly, and by the time I'm done with you, you'll be dragged so far into sin that everything else will be blasphemy."

The Stars Speak by glendeveroncoco

Helyra never expected her life to change so drastically. When a sudden and deadly attack threatens the fragile peace between humans and the mysterious Nythors, Helyra is offered as a bride to Aelorin, a powerful Nythor prince with dark, enchanting magic, born into a world where shadows bend to his will and night itself answers his call. For years, the Nythors-beings of magic-have lived alongside humans, their peace hard-won after a brutal war. But a celestial event twenty-two years ago changed everything. Now, no Nythor woman can bear children, and their race is towing on the brink of extinction. This unexpected marriage is meant to keep the peace, but it's far from what either of them wanted. Aelorin seems completely uninterested in his bride and harbours a bitter disdain for her kind, that is until he discovers that she might be the key to saving his people from extinction, or worse - the reason for it.

The Watcher by Est2010

He'll have to break all the rules to keep her, but first she has to break just one and let him in... It's taken four years, but Anna Fray has finally put the past behind her. Mostly. She fills her days working in a bar and her nights watching bad romantic comedies. She's managed to keep her distance from everyone around her by following one simple rule: don't trust anyone. Life is simple. Mundane, but simple. This all starts to change when a boy walks into the bar with a book and a smile. Soon Anna finds herself the centre of his attention, whether she likes it or not. The only problem is that the more time she spends around the boy with the book, the more she notices he's not like everyone else. It's not until one winter's night that she realises just how different he is. In that moment, the world as she knows it, is changed forever. **Updated every Saturday** **Featured on the official WP Paranormal 'Paranormal Paramours' reading list** **Featured on the official WP NARomance 'Love and Faerytales' reading list** ** Featured on the official WP General Fiction 'paranormal' reading list**

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

Blind Instincts cover

The Wolf King | A Fantasy Romance cover

EYES OF FIRE AND ICE cover

Torment | 18+ ✓ cover

Silver Flames (Victor Rookwood X FemaleMC) cover

1000 MILES OF LOVE cover

Little Lies (Reverse Harem) cover

The Stars Speak cover

The Watcher cover

Blind Instincts

COMPLETED My head bowed in a heavy mannor, not in respect, but in trepidation. I discern his unwavering gaze over my ill silhouette. "Look at me." I opened my eyes, though it made no difference. Black is still black, all I am left with are my four senses. He will kill me if I don't look. He will kill me if I do. He will look into my sightless eyes and see my futile existence isn't worth living. He will kill me, and he will be doing the pack a justice by it. He growls a low, throaty snarl to warn me about disobeying an alpha. There will be consequences, we both know that. His lingering growls let me know he is not going to allow me to contravene his word. I steadily inch my head upwards, visibly shaking everywhere else. Maybe he won't notice my depthless eyes from across the gazebo. My life depends on it. "You're blind." ~ Monet was born into a particularly prestigious area of her wolf pack, to parents of extremely high standards. Her legacy is to become the packs next healer, but when she was born completely devoid of melanin, all her mated parents saw was a disappointment. Being born an albino wolf pup meant a lot for Monet, but it mostly meant her condition had taken her eyesight along with it. What happens when Monet meets the Alpha of a neighboring pack? Will he accept her for what she is? ~CONTENT WARNING~ This book contains depictions of physical abuse, foul language, and upsetting scenary. This book is in no way, shape, or form glorifying domestic abuse of a parent or partner. This book is intended for individuals who feel at odds with their self due to their uniqueness. It is meant to shine light on those who differ from the majority; conquering, and overcoming those who lessen them for what makes them special. ~ Word count at completion date: 33,915 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.