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The Picking Season

GothicConfectionary

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Reads 259
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Parts 8
Time 49m

GothicConfectionary

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crimefiction darkfiction gritty noir revenge thriller urbanfantasy

Brasswick doesn't mourn its dead. It strips them.

When mutilated bodies start turning up in freight yards and dockside alleys, Detective Jonah Cray is pulled into the city's darkest hunting ground. Victims have their eyes and tongues removed, flesh eaten away by acid - the unmistakable calling card of the Scavenger Court, a gang that feeds on fear as much as it does flesh.

But this is no turf war. Someone is bankrolling the Court, paying for their tools, their chemicals, their silence. Following the trail drags Cray through the rusting skeleton of Brasswick - from blood-slick cage fights in Ashmarket to the chemical stench of Cutter's Wharf - and every lead comes with another corpse.

In a city where the wrong name can buy your grave, Cray has one chance to stop the feeding before the list of the dead gets longer. But the Scavenger Court isn't hiding.

They're circling.All Rights Reserved

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The Tiger's Body by mckaylaspandas

What seemed like a normal walk home became a living nightmare. For Kenna it was the worst night of her life, kidnapped by a group of guys, then murdered after they do their 'Business' they decide to dump her in the woods, leaving her body for the coyotes, only she's still breathing, but faintly. When a stranger comes across the essence of her soul still lingering, moments after her death, they take it in their own hands in saving her. But not back to her usual self...Once Kenna awakens from what she thought was just a nightmare, but far from it, she learns that she'll never be the same, and what she really wants/ needs is revenge on the men who had tortured her and killed her, and they're in for a big surprise.

Mafia Vendetta: 血の誓い by polarkuma39

???: " I have a question for you before entering the story. " Y/N: " What is it? " ???: " Have you ever considered your existence? " Y/N: " What...? " Their voice is very low near whisper. You can't be helped but feel heavy in your chest a little. The awkward atmosphere is bothering you but not for them. The only thing you could see was darkness and the bright door behind you. ???: " Tell me Y/N.. If you could erase all your pain but had forgotten every lesson it taught you, would you? " You can hear their throaty chuckle, but you cannot discern the difference between their laughter and mockery. ???: " Just like that girl in White. The one who doesn't understand what emotion is. " Y/N: " Girl in White? " ???: " The girl who might be somewhat similar to you. Make sure to help her find herself, Y/N. I believe in you. " Y/N: " Is there something else that I have to know? " ???: " Drinking Alcohol is paradise, and taking someone's life is above. Y/N, you know what I mean, don't you? " Y/N: " I don't understand... But okay? " ???: " Well then I'll give you a chance to choose. Leave this story behind or go ahead into it. " The enigmatic voice has already left before you could make a decision, but you can feel a gentle touch on your back

The Silver Wolf by desiadri

Lily Crawford was once loved and treasured by her whole pack but that stopped on her 14th birthday when she didn't shift like she was supposed to. Instantly she became an outsider, a slave, a stranger in her own pack. She gave up on having a mate and being loved from anyone other than her brother. That all changed when an Alpha from a neighborhood pack visited her pack and uttered the word she thought she'd never hear "Mate". -- He locked the door behind us, pressing me against its hard surface. "Mine" He growled pressing his face against my neck, breathing in my scent. "Stop that" I yelled, tears streaming down my face. I tried to push him away from me but he didn't budge. "Just reject me already". "I won't reject you" His voice was low and dangerous. Was he worse than I thought? He will actually make me think he wanted me and then break my heart into a tiny million pieces. "Well then I will. I, Lily Crawford reject you Logan Wa-" Before I could finish he slammed me harder against the wall and covered my mouth with his hand. "Don't you fucking dare" He yelled punching the door beside my face. I flinched back but that didn't stop him. "I am your mate and whether you like or not you are now mine. And mine means, no one touches you, no one talks to you and no one fucking looks at you" He yelled again. Moon goddess, please help me.

Lost & Found by FallonMagen

It's been a long time since Sang has thought about that old creaky house on Sunnyvale court. Three years to be exact. At 14 years old it took all of her strength to withstand the torturous ways of her family. With a drunk father, a demented excuse of a mother, and a sister who tortured her, Sang had been living in a house of horrors. The only light in her life were the boys who showed her kindness and compassion- but one day even they left. She was alone. All that changed when Adelaide walked in- a vampire with good intentions and bad habits. Why would Sang think of that house, when she's got a vampire to protect her now? Oh right. The Blackbourne Hunters are in town, the finest Hunters known to the Supernatural world, and they're sniffing out a vampire.

SHAPESHIFTED (✓) by piadreamer

Magnus Bane, The High Warlock of Brooklyn, wasn't just an ordinary Warlock, he was one of the rarest and strongest Warlock Universe has ever witnessed. The most powerful, yet the most lonliest. Lived over hundereds of centuries, been in and out of love, but never was able to find his true soulmate. Alexander Lightwood, the most fiercest, strongest and bravest Shadowhunter of his generation. An innocent soul, with the heart of gold, and the most attractive quality in him, the mysterious personality which attracted both men and women. No one knew him for what he actually was, including his siblings Isabelle Lightwood and Jace Herondale/Lightwood. What will happen when these two finally meet? Was is written in their fate? (This is my first fanfiction, I hope you guys will like it.) The pictures used in this book are taken from the internet. Credits to the rightful owner. (I don't own any of the characters, All the characters belong to Cassandra Clare) Also, there are few characters, terms and abilities I made up on my own which doesn't exist at all, neither in the Show nor in the books. PS: I've only watched the show, haven't read the books yet, so most of the reference here are gonna be from the show.

The Forbidden Tale of Tuscanvalle by PoppyHavoc

Every action taken to gain power, no matter the form, only drags you closer to something you can't control. In a world where knowledge, blood, soul, wealth, and even rapture are cultivated to fuel one's ambition, there's always a price to pay. But those who seek power never realize they're not the ones pulling the strings-they're merely part of a larger game, dancing to a tune they don't even know is being played. ***** What to expect: ✅️ Rich lore and mythos with a fresh take on Gods and mortals ✅️ slow burn storytelling ✅️ immense world-building ✅️ multiple intricate arcs spanning multiple timelines ✅️ various perspectives, and plenty of drama. Expect a long, slow build-up that pays off in a big way. ***** DISCLAIMER: This story contains graphic violence, gore, and disturbing themes including forced cannibalism, infanticide, parental abuse, and more. Reader discretion is advised. ***** Update Schedule: Monday to Friday

Shadows of the Night by charlizekkelly

"Nothing good ever came without sacrifice. Some of us just found clarity in the darkness of those shadows." *** Nyx Monroe grew up with terrifying tales of golden-eyed beasts with nightmarish fangs and murderous tendencies but as time passed, she forgot about them, convinced they were just scary stories. When her father, Azeil Monroe, is tasked with solving the murder plaguing the coastal city of Celacali, it's a chance at a fresh start. However, Nyx discovers everything is not what it seems beneath the veneer of the popular tourist location, also known as the City of the Dead. Something dark resides there-death and carnage reincarnate. Plunged into the city's shadows, Nyx stumbles into the open arms of notorious Orion, Kotori, Niko, and Kade-the boardwalk is their blood-stained domain. They've been waiting for twenty-five years to exact their revenge for a debt long overdue, luring Nyx and her father back to where it all began. Whilst they distract Azeil with one murder case after the other, their focus shifts to Nyx. Soon, there's nowhere left for her to run-to hide-from the true beasts of legend, or from the darkness of her past.

The Abused Mate by Paugussett_Native

I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, deeper into the woods away from my pack that was chasing me and into the neighboring pack, the Black Moon Pack territory. I ran until I fell into a clearing which turned out to be the front yard of the Black Moon pack Alpha house. I watched them get out their car and come out of the surrounding woods on guard and that was when I saw him. My mate. ---------------------------------- Lena is the Alphas daughter. She is also the pack runt. And when her parents died and her uncle combined his and her packs she starting getting abused because of her Uncle's pack law. The only ones who treat her with love is her friends and her cousins. And when she meets her mate, something happens that will change her entire world. ----------------------------------- Dylan is the Alphas son of the Black Moon pack and when a shifter collapses into his front yard and gets past the guards unseen he's pissed but when he feels that she's his mate he becomes curious and angry at the person who caused the scared look in her eyes and the bruises on her face.

The Death Thief by sylviaNgould

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The Dark Warlock: The Nox Haven Series by RowenaBlack

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The Tiger's Body

What seemed like a normal walk home became a living nightmare. For Kenna it was the worst night of her life, kidnapped by a group of guys, then murdered after they do their 'Business' they decide to dump her in the woods, leaving her body for the coyotes, only she's still breathing, but faintly. When a stranger comes across the essence of her soul still lingering, moments after her death, they take it in their own hands in saving her. But not back to her usual self...Once Kenna awakens from what she thought was just a nightmare, but far from it, she learns that she'll never be the same, and what she really wants/ needs is revenge on the men who had tortured her and killed her, and they're in for a big surprise.