Novels by Alyssa Yñota

As he closed the distance to Alia's cubicle, the dark, suffocating energy pulling at her soul suddenly snapped under the sheer force of his Reaper aura.The heavy dizziness in Alia's head cleared up instantly. The unnatural ice in her chest melted, replaced by a strange, comforting warmth the moment Aidan stopped right beside her chair."Alia," Aidan said, his deep voice carrying a sharp, protective edge that made everyone nearby freeze.Alia blinked up at him, still holding her glass of water with slightly trembling hands. "Aidan? I mean... Mr. Aidan?"Aidan completely ignored the formal title. His intense, dark eyes scanned her pale face, checking every inch of her for any lingering harm. Then, his sharp gaze cut sideways, sweeping over Frank, Abby, and Georgina with a lethal, warning coldness that made all three of them visibly stiffen."You look unwell," Aidan said smoothly, though his voice was laced with an unyielding command. He reached down and gently took the glass of water f

The next morning...Everyone was still whispering behind Alia's back about the big confession Aidan made yesterday, but she didn't care about the gossip. This wasn't the first time she was the talk of the town.What really bothered her was that after declaring his feelings to the whole company, Aidan still hadn't talked to her about it in private.How about confessing to me directly right now and actually listening to my answer? she thought, pouting slightly as she stared at her desk.While she was lost in thought, Frank and Georgina walked up to her desk."So, are you guys official?" Frank asked, leaning in with a curious smile."Are we?" Alia answered, raising an eyebrow with a soft sigh.Before their conversation could go any further, Tyrone suddenly clapped his hands loudly to get everyone's attention in the office."We have an announcement," Tyrone said, his clear voice echoing across the room.Aidan walked out of his private office, looking as handsome and sharp as ever in a dar

When Aidan and Tyrone came back inside, the entire restaurant was already loud and chaotic. Everyone was completely drunk—including Alia.She was super active, laughing loudly and talking with total confidence. She was so different from the normal, quiet Alia.The moment Alia noticed Aidan walking back through the door, her eyes lit up. She reached down to pick up her bag, but the strap slipped right off her arm. She tried to grab it again, but it slipped down her arm a second time—a clear sign that she was really drunk."Hey, where are you going?" Abby asked, catching her just as Alia stood up from her seat, swaying on her feet.Abby held onto Alia's arm to support her as they slowly walked toward the door. Spotting Aidan near the entrance, Abby raised her hand and signaled for him to come over."Go with her, she's drunk," Abby said to Aidan, stepping into her role as Alia's caring friend rather than his employee.Tyrone stepped up beside them, looking down at Abby with a hint of con

By 7:00 AM, the mist had fully cleared, leaving a crisp blue sky over the dramatic limestone cliffs overlooking the ocean. The location was breathtaking—a high, rocky ledge where the waves crashed fiercely against the dark stones far below."Alright, everyone! Be extremely careful near the edge," Alia called out through her radio, her eyes scanning the setup with a watchful eye. "Frank, keep the main camera on a stable tripod. Vince, you'll be standing near the rock marker, looking out over the horizon."Vince stepped onto the mark, looking handsome and natural against the wild coastal backdrop. But as he adjusted his posture, he took a step closer to where Alia was standing near the monitor station, giving her a bright, effortless smile."How's this posture, Alia?" Vince asked, leaning slightly over her shoulder to check the monitor. "Should I turn slightly toward the ocean, or keep looking toward you?""Toward the ocean, Vince," Alia laughed softly, pointing at the display. "The dra

In the middle of the night, Alia woke up drenched in cold sweat.She had just escaped a terrifying nightmare. In her dream, she was standing all alone in the middle of a dark forest. Suddenly, the trees began to shrink and close in on her, trapping her. She tried to scream for help, but no sound came out of her throat.Panicking, she turned and ran as fast as her legs could carry her, feeling as if a dark monster were chasing her right behind her back. She kept running until her feet slipped, sending her tumbling off the edge of a steep cliff—and that was the exact moment her eyes flew open.Alia sat up in bed, gasping for air.The bedroom was completely quiet, filled only with the sound of her heavy panting and her racing heart.Alia slipped out of her room, her throat dry and her mind still shaken by the nightmare. The dream had felt so real, almost like a warning, and she needed a glass of water to clear her head.As she quietly walked toward the kitchen, a low voice echoed from th

Alia stood on the rooftop, looking out at the city view with a heavy sigh.Abby came up to look for her. Whenever bad things happened, she always knew exactly where to find Alia."Are you okay?" Abby asked, stepping up beside her.Alia turned to look at her friend. "He told me to fight," Alia said quietly."Who?" Abby asked, surprised."Director Aidan," Alia answered, turning back to look at the view. "I realized a lot when he said that. People say you deserve what you tolerate, right? Maybe all these bad things are happening to me because I just let them happen."Abby stayed silent. That was the exact same thing she and their other friends had wanted to tell Alia for years, but they never knew how to say it without hurting her.Deep down, Abby felt grateful to Director Aidan for finally waking Alia up.Alia's phone buzzed in her pocket. She pulled it out and saw Tyrone's name on the screen."Director Aidan is asking for you... we have good news," Tyrone said as soon as she answered.