500 Essential Graphic Novels

"You are mine." He growled across my skin and burrowed his face at the base of my neck. I held my breath in fear when I heard the animalistic sound he made. I gasped as he pulled me into his arms. He was strong but also gentle, and his touch sent tingles down my spine. I gulped hard as I felt his lips grazing a soft spot on my neck. I could hardly breathe at this point. Please", he murmured, his lips close to my ear, his breath warm. "Don't leave me." I almost moaned out loud as he nipped on my right ear lope. Amelia Allen always dreamed of becoming a historian like her mother. After another death of her loved ones, Amelia moves to a small town to seek the comfort it had to offer and busy herself in her next project, to find the town's history. Everything is not what it seems and soon, Amelia finds herself in the middle of a world she did not even know existed outside of fictional novels and movies. Not only does the town hold some historical secrets, but several creatures of the night appear, craving her blood and her heart as her senses heighten. Throw in a cold-hearted, sexy, possessive Lycan King who claims she is his destined mate, her life seamlessly goes haywire.

️ Warning: This story contains violence/graphic sexual scenes. Please read at your own risk! She was abducted after her wedding, and the abductor was unaware that she was a wife of the sadist mafia boss. They claimed the merciless punishment! Sa edad na biyente ay ikinasal si Kira sa lalaking kumupkop sa kaniya noong dose anyos siya. Isang bilyonaryong ni minsan ay hindi niya nasilayan ang mukha dahil may suot na maskara. Nagkaroon siya ng malalang trauma matapos masaksihan ang karumal-dumal na pagpatay sa kaniyang mga magulang. Isang proseso ang ginawa sa kaniya upang mabura ang kaniyang alaala, ngunit tila isinilang siyang muli, inosente, limitado lamang ang kaalaman. Akala niya’y matanda na ang kaniyang asawa na si Don Dimitri, ngunit nawindang siya nang masilayan ang mukha nito. Hindi naman ito matanda, kundi isang imahe ng perpektong lalake. Subali’t sa kabila niyon ay napupuno ng misteryo ang pagkatao nito. Matutunan ba niyang mahalin ang isang katulad nito? O isa rin itong banta sa kaniyang buhay?

Isla Adelaide Austria – isang kilalang manunulat. Ngunit malaki ang posibilidad na matanggal siya sa trabaho sa kadahilanang naalis siya sa pwesto bilang top-grossing author hanggang sa tuluyang hindi na bumenta ang kan'yang mga storya. Ang manunulat na katunggali niya ay magaling magsulat ng mga romantic novels na may kalakip na mature contents at iyan ang kahinaan niya dahil sa edad na 22, wala pa siyang karanasan sa mga gan'yan. At sa 'di inaasahang pagkakataon, makikilala niya si Ezra Hudson – gwapo, malakas ang appeal, at higit sa lahat eksperto na sa gan'yang usapan ngunit siya ay isang broken hearted. Dahil dito, magkakaroon sila ng deal, magpapanggap siya bilang girlfriend ni Ezra at ang kapalit noon ay bibigyan siya nito ng mga impormasyon at ideya upang makapagsulat siya ng mature contents. Pero paano kung ang akala niyang simpleng deal ay siya pala ang magdadala ng gulo sa buhay niya? Paano kung dahil sa isang deal na 'to ay tuluyan siyang mahulog sa binata? At paano kung dahil din sa deal na 'yan, may mabuong bata sa kan'yang sinapupunan? Paano na ang magiging buhay ng ating virgin writer?

Growing up, Blake Houston uncovered a formidable power within him—one that could wreak havoc and end lives. That was his destiny, a destiny that ominously clouded Earth's prospects for survival. An impending apocalypse hung in the balance, capable of rocking the very foundations of the planet and eradicating humanity in its wake. Ariana Garcia, a senior at NYU, finds herself drawn to her mesmerizing professor. Little does she know, this man was Lucifer in human form. After graduation, she's taken aback to discover that her billionaire boss is her former professor and ex-boyfriend. Coincidence or fate? Can she suppress his urge to sow chaos upon Earth, or will she confront her own downfall? ****** "I crave you, Lucifer, and I don't care if you are from the pit of hell. All I want is to feel your kisses on my body while you fill me up with your cock!" Driven by impulse, he pressed her to the wall, wall, his eyes blazing into hers, as he whispered in a voice filled with desperate allure, one that laid bare his concealed yearnings, "Be cautious about what you wish for, Ari. I'm a feral man on bed. You can attest to that!" "I like feral and you know that!" CAUTION: This story contains erotic, violent, and graphic content that may not be suitable for young readers.

CONTENT WARNING This story contains graphic sexual content and explicit scenarios intended for mature audiences 18 years and older. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Veronica Harper devoted five years of her life to a man who never loved her—because she was never more than a bet. Her devotion, vulnerability, and virginity were handed over… all for entertainment. She walked into her bedroom—and saw her best friend screaming her name from another man’s mouth. Her boyfriend’s mouth. Betrayed in her own bed, humiliated in public, and framed for a crime she didn’t commit. Then two lines on a pregnancy test changed everything. Pregnant, disowned, and hunted by lies she didn’t create, Veronica fled, carrying two secrets no one could ever touch—her unborn twins. Five years later, she returns for a funeral, keeping her children hidden and her heart locked away. She believes the past is buried. She’s wrong. Forced back into the orbit of the man she once gave herself to—and still loves—Veronica must protect the quiet life she built alone. But grief and betrayal are cruel guides, and the woman who destroyed her life now threatens everything she holds dear. The worst betrayal isn’t in the past. It’s happening now.

WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised. Contains graphic sex scenes, adult language and situation intended for mature readers only. R-18 "Touch me. Devour me. Savor in me and enjoy every minute of pleasure, Wade," - Rosenda Dela Vega Lahat tayo ay may kanya-kanyang swerte sa buhay, nasa atin na lamang kung paano natin hahanapin ito. Lumaki si Rosenda sa bahay ampunan ngunit dumating ang swerte sa kanyang buhay nang ampunin siya ng isang mayamang negosyante at haciendero na si Joaquin Dela Vega. Rosenda has it all. Fame. Money. Beauty. Power. Perfect heir to the Dela Vega Empire. Ngunit ito ay may isang kontrobersyal na sikreto. In-love siya kay Wade Dela Vega na nakababatang kapatid ng kanyang amain na si Joaquin but Wade is a womanizer, a strict Professor of the University that she's into and a cold hearted person kung kaya't sinubukan niyang akitin ito at makipaglaro ng apoy rito but over all he wanted his love more than anything else and not only lust. Magtagumpay kaya si Rosenda na baguhin ang isang katulad ni Wade?

Genre: Dark Romance, Billionaire, BDSM, Mafia, Dual Identity Blurb: By day, Nora Ellis is the efficient, sharp-tongued secretary to the elusive billionaire, David Reid. By night, she becomes Mistress Scarlet – the masked dominatrix who commands The Red Room. Her two lives never touch. Until the night her boss walks into her world as a new client. David's no stranger to control: by day, he's the ruthless CEO with a hidden mafia empire; by night, he's her most demanding client, unaware the masked submissive he craves is the woman who knows his every secret. What starts as forbidden pleasure turns into a dangerous obsession, one that blurs the lines between power, pain, and love. As enemies close in and Nora’s past resurfaces, she must decide which part of herself to save… the woman he commands, or the woman who could destroy him. Trigger Warning: This story contains explicit BDSM scenes (including dominance/submission dynamics, impact play, restraint, and sensory deprivation), graphic depictions of gun violence and murder, kidnapping attempts, mafia-related threats and organized crime elements, alcohol use, and themes of secrecy, betrayal, and emotional manipulation. Reader discretion is advised – safe, sane, and consensual practices are emphasized, but content may be intense for some.

Filan pemilik Harlen Caffe. Baru semalam dia menikah, dikabarkan istrinya dibawa komplotan pria dengan mobil. Dengan beberapa petunjuk didapat, Filan bergerak menuju rumah Jeral Dominarto sang Bos FMB yang membawa istrinya. Filan tak punya pilihan selain menebus kebebasan istrinya dengan uang 500 juta, yang harus dia peroleh dalam batas waktu 14 hari. Keesokannya Nester Freuderin datang dengan maksud membeli tempat usaha Filan. Kesepakatan ditentukam lewat duel masak. Filan kalah dan terpaksa harus menjual Harlen Caffe dengan harga murah. Padahal tanah dan bangunan itu milik pamannya yang Filan sewa. Nester mengabarkan selama ini Aisha—mentor gastronomi Filan—telah lama sakit dengan biaya perawatan dalam tanggungannya. Tiga belas hari lagi Aisha akan menjalani operasi terakhir, dengan syarat Filan harus menyerahkan resep pamungkas Aisha yang pernah diberikan kepada dirinya. Filan tidak bisa dengan mudah memberikannya karena resep itu masih menjadi misteri dalam bentuk Kode Prosa. Nester memberi sisa waktu menjelang operasi Aisha kepada Filan supaya bentuk asli Kode Prosa Aisha berhasil diselesaikan. Akankah Filan berhasil menebus kebebasan Lila, mengembalikan kepercayaan pamannya, sekaligus menolong nyawa Aisha? Ataukah kemustahilan besar telah menentukan hasil akhirnya sejak awal?

Tersegel selama kurang lebih 500 tahun di dalam sebuah kerangkeng suci adalah mimpi buruk paling menyebalkan bagi Kyeo, iblis kelelawar yang mulai merasakan kegilaan karena benci dengan keadaan yang sedang menimpanya. Salah satu sayap iblisnya telah lenyap akibat pertarungannya dengan seorang gadis miko, sang penjaga kuil yang bertentangan dengan dunianya. Iblis itu sudah lama menunggu kebebasannya, hingga kemudian semua penantiannya terbayar saat Rin, gadis penjaga kuil yang menyimpan amarah terhadap keluarga yang telah menjadikannya tumbal kutukan, membebaskan sang iblis kelelawar dari penjara yang mengurungnya. Kebebasan Kyeo itu tentu saja tidak gratis, ada harga mahal untuk menebusnya yaitu dengan cara melakukan perjanjian darah. Kyeo pun setuju dan menandatangani kontrak dengan sang anak manusia. Tanpa tahu, jika kelak keputusan mereka itu akan membuat jalinan takdir yang luar biasa kuatnya. Kyeo pun jatuh cinta dengan gadis manusia yang mampu membuatnya berubah menjadi tak terkendali, hingga mengakibatkan sang iblis berani melanggar perjanjian dengan penguasanya. Cinta telah membutakan mata sang iblis kelelawar, hingga jalan sulit pun akan ia lakukan demi kebahagiaan sang gadis. Kisah Rin dan Kyeo yang pelik ini pun, dimulai.

“Help me fake my death and arrange a completely new identity.” “Donna,” the man was clearly shocked. “Why? The Don dotes on you. The whole of Sicily knows—” “That’s none of your business,” I interrupted him. “I’m leaving in five days.” Walking out of the black market, the LED screen in the square was still showing footage of my lavish wedding with Don Alexander three years ago, a ceremony that cost over $500 million. Everyone thought Don Alexander loved me deeply, and I thought so too. Until this afternoon, on our third wedding anniversary, I returned to Sicily early, hiding in the lounge of my husband—Don Alexander’s—office, wanting to surprise him. Instead, I saw his secretary hiding under his desk. While the underboss Marco was reporting the losses from the dock smuggling operation, Isabella was kneeling between Alexander’s legs, skillfully unbuttoning his trousers. Her head bobbed up and down. After Marco left, Isabella smiled seductively. “Could your Donna serve you like this during a meeting?” Alexander’s voice was filled with desire. His hands kneaded her breasts. “Sophia is too conventional, too boring. You’re much more exciting in bed, you little slut.” I covered my mouth, completely devastated. But when I actually left, the Don, who had found me boring, was the one who completely broke down.