Stakes Stories

One courtroom victory. One shocking family tragedy. When justice is served in the public eye, nothing can prepare Ojoma Akintola for the chaos waiting at home. Secrets, lies, and betrayal stretch from the halls of power to the walls of her own home, and every choice could have devastating consequences. In a world where law, power, and family collide, how far will she go to fight for what's right and protect those she loves?

"No, Lana! You will not be a part of this mission." I slam my hands on the table in frustration. Lana is practically vibrating with anger. "But Iris, I want to help! You expect me to just sit by while you all go charging into battle?!" I groan, leaning back in my chair. "Lana, you're sixteen! If the King finds out you're part of the resistance, you might be sacrificed. As your mentor, it's my job to keep that from happening." Lana stands up, her chair scraping harshly against the stone floor. "Fine!" she says angrily before storming out. "Lana!" I call after her, before sighing and rubbing my temples. "Iris, you did the right thing. She's too young," says a voice from behind me. "I sure hope so, Mister Wulfric. I sure hope so," I say, looking up at the grey-haired man sadly. I stand up, shaking off the doubt. "We need to get ready. The ritual starts in a few days; there's no time to waste."

17-year-old Luna Santiago leaves her life in Boston behind and moves into her aunt's guest house in Santa Carla. One night walking along the moonlit beach, catches the eye of David, the leader of The Lost Boys. Star, a half vampire who is part of the gang worries for Luna's humanity when she drinks David's blood at a party on the beach. Will Star save Luna from the Curse, or will she succumb to the shadows?

When princess Auro is kidnapped in the dead of night, she thinks her life is over, but on a journey to discover the truth she learns that it's only just begun. The world is wider and wilder than she's ever believed, and that her destiny is too. Sirens, serpents, curses and champions. Who will win this fight for the future?

once there was a girl who hated vampires. in a world where humankind lived side by side with them. "never again. never again. never again. never again. never again. never again. never again. never again. never again. " "I will purge this world."

In the year 2145, technology has advanced to the point where messages can be sent back in time-just once, to a specific moment in the past. When reclusive scientist Elara Forsythe receives a desperate message from her future self, she is thrust into a high-stakes race against time to prevent an impending global catastrophe. The message is clear: follow these precise instructions to avert disaster. But Elara is reluctant to trust the cryptic warning until she's forced to team up with Alex Cooper, a charismatic historian with his own hidden agenda. As they work together to decipher the message and uncover the truth, they discover a dangerous AI set to trigger a global crisis. Their differing approaches and personal conflicts lead to tension and mistrust. As the deadline looms, Elara and Alex must navigate a web of secrets, betrayals, and unexpected revelations. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, they must confront their own demons and decide whether they can trust each other-and their own future. "Echoes of the Future" is a thrilling sci-fi romance that explores the consequences of time travel, the power of choice, and the transformative nature of love. Dive into a story where every decision echoes through time and the future is shaped by the courage of two unlikely allies.

Erica and other friends of Ben along with all of Joshua's money are stolen by an evil game maker, and he makes them compete in a challenge that applies to both of their skills, they have to go against each other, and only one will walk home with what was stolen from them in the first place, the other will never get it back, I do not own these characters, Stuart Gibbs does, I only own the plot

"Wanna bet on it?" "Sure, why not?" "If I win, you have to do me a favour." "And if you don't?" "Then I have to do you a favour, deal?" "Deal." This is the story of a bet that changed my life.

The Commission has placed its foot in the crook of Earth's neck. Jenaessa has been sent to make sure it stays there. ----- After the Commission, a league of 6 of the wealthiest intergalactic beings in the universe, finds Earth, it isn't long before they decide to take over. An auction is held over the planet, and the winner obtains everything that comes with it. However, none of the figureheads are contempt with playing fair. As both tensions and prices rise, Devas sends a trusted agent - Jenaessa Zaxive - with a mission, one that will help him gain all of Earth, and win her all of the money she had dreamed of. But once she discovers the truth of what's on the surface, her ideas are challenged and her loyalty falters. 3.23.21 - round one of onc qualifier 4.20.21 - round two of onc qualifier

A Mysterious Girl Stumbles On A Lone Cabin In A Valley And Finds Two Girls Staying There

*A Post-Apocalyptic Dark Fantasy* In a world ravaged by an endless zombie plague, where the dead rise with whispers of lost humanity, Seraphina Voss hides a power that could either save what's left of civilization-or doom it forever. Once a brilliant researcher, now a disgraced outcast haunted by a catastrophic mistake that unleashed the apocalypse, Seraphina commands the undead with a mere thought. But her necromancy is a curse she dares not fully embrace, even as it shields her fragile survivor community from the hordes. When a ruthless warlord, Darius Kane, unleashes intelligent mutants to conquer the wastelands, Seraphina uncovers a forbidden map leading to the Heartwood Staff-an ancient artifact rumored to cure the plague and balance life and death. But claiming it means confronting her buried secrets, allying with skeptical survivors, and navigating a treacherous journey through cursed forests and illusion-riddled ruins. As sparks fly with the fierce scout Elara, whose own scars mirror Seraphina's guilt, forbidden desires clash with deadly betrayals. What if the key to salvation demands sacrificing her soul? And what hidden connection does Darius hold to Seraphina's past-one that could turn her greatest weapon against her? In this gripping tale of redemption and shadowed magic, every command to the dead unravels a deeper mystery: Can Seraphina rewrite her ballad of ruin, or will her powers compose humanity's final dirge? Prepare to be ensnared in a symphony of horror, heart, and high-stakes adventure-where the line between monster and savior blurs, and one woman's whisper could echo through eternity.

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Poetry book. Diverse themes. Short, sad; playful and maybe morbid poems -not simultaneously xP

In 1828. a year later, Gemma becomes pregnant. And continues the Bloodline of the Carnavan Vampire Family. As Simon and everyone is happy, every enemy comes back to try and kill them off. The scary, thrilling, epic eighth sequel to "The Vampires of Mist Gate".

The tittle says it all

A Short about a Hunter names Priya and the dark secret she carries. May be continued.

Before time was born. Before gods dreamed. Something existed-without name, purpose, or emotion. Abyssus. Now, as galaxies collapse and ancient truths unravel, extraordinary beings, Heralds from fractured worlds are summoned to descend into the mind of a being that predates meaning itself. To survive, they must confront their worst fears, broken reflections, and a reality where death is just recreation... and hope, a calculated lie. But Abyssus does not seek destruction. It seeks evolution. And if the Heralds fail, existence itself may become its next toy.

In a city where danger beats louder than love, fate stitches together two hearts from opposite worlds. He's a cold, ruthless mafia boss haunted by scars of his past - a man whose life runs on violence, power, and shadows. She's a bright, passionate fashion designer, living each day as if it's her last - battling a fragile heart disease while chasing her dream to bring beauty into a broken world. When their paths cross in a storm of blood, silk, and secrets, their worlds begin to unravel - one thread at a time. He vows to protect her heartbeat. She dares to design a future where his heart can finally heal. But in a world built on lies, will love be strong enough to survive the chaos - or will it stop with one final heartbeat? Genre: Romance · Drama · Mystery · Action Tone: Cinematic, Emotional, Intense, Slow-burn Love with High Stakes