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The kingdom of Bayfell requires that every male and female must marry after he or she turns sixteen. Of course, not everyone loves this law, but the kingdom's population is dwindling. The Claiming is a ceremony in which one young man writes down the name of three women of his choosing, listing most preferable to least. At the event, the announcements are made of whom each man chose to be his wife. The woman does not get a say in it whatsoever. She is stuck with whoever picks her.

Isabella Reyes is unfortunately sixteen, and she is terrified. She grew up in the Facility, a home for orphans born to women of the lower class. Little does she know that the claim that is made for her hand will change everything.

*Disclaimer: If you think this is a werewolf novel, you are very much wrong! I didn't realize the title's connection to werewolf lore until MONTHS after I was halfway into it. But please, give it a try if you were fooled! It's a mixture of fantasy, romance, and dystopian that has yet to disappoint!*

Book cover credits to @Teddy_Ninja
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The Risks by EmJayRey

*****THIS STORY IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A MASSIVE REWRITE - FINAL WORK IS CURRENTLY BEING POSTED AS A NEW STORY ON MY PAGE - UPDATES SPORADIC ***** "You can't tell me there isn't something here worth risking everything for." [New Adult Apocalyptic Romance] Summary: Most of the population is dead, some have turned into vicious, crazed creatures who want nothing more than to eat you, and a small percentage are left to try to survive. Nothing is the way it was. With not much more than a pistol and a vague idea of what she's doing, Claire Harrington ventures out into this new, unforgiving world with only one real goal: to keep her younger sister safe. The odds are against her, until she runs into Parker and finds herself reluctantly accepting his offer to help. Trust is a fragile thing. Humanity is a construct. Love is a weakness. But these are the thoughts of a survivor, and she's beginning to wonder if surviving is all she wants. Maybe she wants to live. Past and current ranks: #3 in dystopian 9.28.21 #1 in love 7.25.22 #1 in angst 7.25.22 #1 in virus 8.8.21 #1 in infected 3.22.22 #1 in zombieoutbreak 2.14.22 #1 in zombieapocalypse 6.12.20 #1 in apocalypse 3.27.20 #1 in zombies 7.26.20 #1 in survival 12.27.19 Mature warning for the following: violence, language and sexual content Trigger warnings noted at beginning of associated chapters Banners by Alyssa_Evangeline I do not own the rights to any of the images, all credit goes to the original owners.

The Edge (Book 5 of The Claiming Series) by Beautiful_Dreamer

Mave leads a kingdom that is on the brink of destruction, with threats from both outside and within. And she's doing it all on her own while Eli is away. While Mave fears the worst--that her husband will never return--she searches for new strength in the changes happening around her. And the biggest change of all might be the key to New Athens future.

Loving Merritt Forever by lovelycrowsong

Part 1: Today was supposed to be my fairytale day. My perfect wedding day. I made my way to David, he took my hand in his, walking us closer to the long faced man who would be marrying us. The officiant started, greeting the room full of all my family, all of David's family. Going through the first reading easily. Giving their peace on the joy of marriages, it was bland, but acceptable. Moving along, the officiant announced in a loud voice, "If anyone here knows of any reason why these two should not be lawfully wed, let them speak now, or forever hold their peace." The officiant boomed over the crowd. I was caught off guard. This part was supposed to be just a formality, just a box to tick. No one was supposed to say anything. The world started to go in slow motion as Verity moved behind me a flicker in the corner of my vision. "David, I can't hide anymore." He said. As David's eyes went from me, to Verity, filled with concern. David looked over my head at Verity while he was holding my hands in his. I heard the crowd gasp, before everyone started to whisper. David dropped my hands. The whispers increased in intensity. Making the room sound like it was full of hissing snakes. David's attention wasn't anywhere near me. I looked up to see him looking over my head at my brother. With a look I had thought he had saved just for me, my heart breaking as my fairy tale became a nightmare. Part 2 also complete July 2023.

Closer to the Whispers by Anaya1291

"I can disappear too. You shouldn't have to deal with all this. I...I shouldn't be here. Who are we kidding? You are one of the most powerful people, and I'm...just mediocre. Tainted." He stalked towards me, and I held my breath, unsure of what he was going to do to me. "You, Isabella," he said, touching my face gently and tenderly. "Are everything to me. How can you not see it?" He asked me, almost pained by my request to leave him. He tilted my chin up and looked in my eyes, looking through them right to my very soul. ***UPDATED WEEKLY ON FRIDAY*** When Isabella realizes the new teacher at her boarding school is a fling from the summer, she thinks life can't get any more complicated. That is until she finds out she is pregnant and has to tell him. He is known to be associated with the mafia, and everyone is terrified of him. Still, she pushes forward, hoping to look past the darkness and make a future with him for their child. Leo thinks she is causing drama when she first tells him about their child. Once he finds out she's carrying the heir to the Grande dynasty, he will do anything to protect them, even if that means losing everything for them. Danger is never far away, and his dark past may destroy any chance of a happy future they have together. **This is a dark story; there will be violence, steamy scenes, mentions of drug use, and more. You have been warned. Isabella is 18 in this story.**

The Alpha Supreme's Mate by 9and10hellandheaven

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THE WRONG BRIDE by reri123na

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On the Run (Book 1) by kthaler

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A Photographer's Viewpoint by ItIsITheFreak

Isabella enjoys her life of being single and lives lavishly every passing day. She has absolutely no interest in dating and already devoted her future to be a full-on crazy cat lady. But, her mother desperately tries to convince her to marry by making her attend gatherings in order to find a husband. Of course, Isabella finds no interest in them and always ends up sitting in silence when attending these said gatherings. On a particular morning, she receives a phonecall from her co-worker that she had been invited to their wedding. At first, she was reluctant on going but decided to get a change of scenery and went anyway. There, she meets one of the photographers. A perculiar one at that who seemed to take an interest in Isabella and was adament on wanting to take pictures of her. _______________ "Let me take pictures of you." She states with determination etched in her voice. "What?" I wasn't sure if I was overthinking, but it was like there was some kind of hope that lingered in her eyes. What confused me was as to why she wanted to take pictures of me specifically. I mean, there's alot more attractive people around us at the moment and they seemed far more appealing then I do. So, why? ______________

The Mafia Heiress (Sequel to TDD) ✔️ by LilaAndAdalyns_Mommy

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My Brother is my Mate!! by aaminah98

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Royal Rogue | ☓ by SeaSaltSecret

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Discovering My Past by LoraWhite6

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