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A slap turned my face away and I could taste the metallic taste of blood in my mouth…well that was seven years ago when I told my dad I wanted to become a priest instead of taking care of his mafia family and his business.. he allowed me to be a priest but disowned me from the Vander family. Now seven years later I am seated listening to confession when I see the most beautiful woman walk into the confession room………. The truth is I don’t know if she led me astray or I went on my own.

A very successful businessman who was willing to sacrifice even his family for his goal to become the most powerful man in the world was reborn to the earth two hundred thousand years after only to find the world different from what he knew. Humans now have necro which can improve their abilities, turning them into superhumans which help them fight extraterrestrial-like creatures known as kuishinbos. In a new world where necros define power, Vander has none. How will he survive? How will he persevere? Will he continue his goal? Join Vander in his unforgettable experience in overcoming all the obstacles he will face in the new world.

*The children of Gaia is the first book in the series Thirteen tribes, forming from the intro book Hybrid.* Rainn is the daughter of alpha Edgar and luna Gabriella of tribe Arcane, they are the royal descended bloodline of and therefor reign over an ancient and powerful tribe of werewolves called the children of Gaia. Rainn and Kai have been best friends since they were born, how could they not be when they share a birthday and he’s the youngest son of the beta. Their eighteenth birthdays are coming up and both of them can’t wait to finally be able to give themselves to one another, becoming mates for life. But things take a drastic turn when both Rainn and Kai discover that they are not fated mates, instead Rainn comes to the shocking discovery that she’s fated to Kai’s older brother, Beau. This sends her life in complete turmoil as she begins to wrestle with emotions building inside for Beau and her loyalty to her best friend, Kai. This won’t end well, someone’s going to get hurt. But as future Luna and queen of Gaia, Rainn’s position will demand that one of the brother’s stand by her side as alpha, except which one?

The things we want are so very rarely the things we need. Clifton Heights, a modest Adirondack town, offers many unique attractions. Arcane Delights sells both paperbacks and hard-to-find limited editions. The Skylark Diner serves the best home-cooked meals around, with friendly service and a smile. Every August, Mr. Jingo’s County Fair visits, to the delight of children and adults. In essence, Clifton Heights is the quintessential small American town. Everyone knows everyone else, and everyone is treated like family. It is quiet, simple, and peaceful. But shadows linger here. Flitting in dark corners, from the corner of the eye. If you walk down Main Street after dark, the slight scrape of shoes on asphalt whispers you're not alone, but when you look over your shoulder, no one is there. The moon shines high and bright in the night sky, but instead of throwing light, it only seems to make the shadows lengthen. Children disappear. Teens run away. Hunters get lost in the woods with frightening regularity. Husbands go mad, and wives vanish in the dead of night. And still, when the sun rises in the morning, you are greeted by townspeople with warm waves and friendly smiles, and the shivers pass as everything seems fresh and new... Until night falls once more. Handy's Pawn and Thrift sits several blocks down from Arcane Delights. Like any thrift store, its wares range from the mundane to the bizarre. By daylight, it seems just another slice of small town Americana. But in its window hangs a sign which reads: We Have Things You Need. And when a lonely traveling salesman comes looking for something he desperately wants, after normal visiting hours, after night has fallen, he will face a harsh truth among the shelves of Handy’s Pawn and Thrift: the things we want are rarely the things we need. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

He’s perfect and she’s not. He’s not an alcoholic but she is. He’s good at modeling but she’s better at drag racing and gambling. Everything he has, she doesn’t care. Vander Monterallo is a successful man and is well known as the most popular cover magazine and runway model. He is the epitome of the word perfection from head to toe. His perfect image helps him to reach what he has become. However, his excellent reputation will be put at risk when he forcibly married to Dawn Indiana Silueta, a girl with too many bad habits. Dawn Indiana Silueta is the unwanted daughter and the black sheep of the family. She’s a rebel and uncontrollable woman, that’s what her family thought about her. She’s just happy doing everything outside their perfect house. She loves to explore and tries anything that excites her. However, her freedom will soon end when she is forced to marry a “perfect” husband. Will Vander maintain his perfect image or be screwed up by Dawn? How about Dawn, will she stand being rebellious or will she change because of Vander? This story will prove if the opposite really attracts or if the opposite always fights.

Ang pagtakas ni Raven mula sa masasakit na pangyayari sa buhay niya ay siyang nagbigay ng dahilan upang magbago ang dating Raven. Ilan taon ang nakakaraan, ang dating Raven na kilala ng lahat ay malayo na sa kanilang inaakala. Ang mabait at inosente ay hindi na mahagilap sa pagkatao ni Raven. Ang kataksilan ni Vander ang maghimok kay Raven para magbago. Pero paano niya haharapin kung ang Vander na kilala niyang taksil ay patuloy pa rin sa pagpapanggap bilang isang mabuting tao at niloloko ang lahat? Pero kung maloloko ni Vander ang lahat, hindi niya maloloko si Raven. Hinding hindi niya mapapatawad si Vander, kahit malaman pa niya na siya ang kanyang amour. Pinapangako ni Raven na hindi na titibok ang puso niyang ginawang bakal kay Vander.

There are a lot more truths in the books we read, than we’d like to admit. What if a book delves into the lives of the very town you live in? Reveals to you some personal stories of people you know? Or thought you knew. Bookstore owner Kevin Ellison faces this truth when a mysterious book shows up in Through a Mirror, Darkly by Kevin Lucia. Through a Mirror, Darkly is a Supernatural Thriller collection masked as a novel. With elements of mystery, suspense, and otherworldly horror, Through a Mirror, Darkly successfully delves into the worlds of Lovecraft, Grant, and the mysterious Carcosa. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing Arcane Delights. Clifton Heights' premier rare and used bookstore. In it, new owner Kevin Ellison has inherited far more than a family legacy, for inside are tales that will amaze, astound, thrill...and terrify: An ancient evil thirsty for lost souls. A very different kind of taxi service with destinations not on any known map. Three coins that grant the bearer's fondest wish, and a father whose crippling grief gives birth to something dark and hungry.

Sa buong buhay ni Raven, ito na siguro ang pinakamahirap at masakit na desisyon ng kanyang buhay. Pero wala siyang mapagpipilian dahil nakataya ang buhay ng kanyang ama. Umalis siya ng walang paalam. Sinapit ang kalupitan at napasailalim ng kasamaan. Paano pa makakaahon si Raven sa putik na kinasasadlakan niya, kung mismong ang taong inakala niyang hindi bibitiw ay pinalaya na siya? Paano aahon si Raven, kung ang dating Vander na minahal niya ay nagbago na? Paano siya makakawala sa kasamaan, kung wala na siyang rason para lumaban?

Karena membutuhkan uang untuk menjamin kehidupan usai ditinggal meninggal oleh kedua orang tua, Vanesha menghadiri kencan buta atas rekomendasi temannya. Tanpa disangka, yang datang malah aktor senior tampan, Vander Anderson. Pria yang punya banyak fans dari berbagai kalangan. Apakah yang terjadi selanjutnya? Apa mungkin kencan ini bisa terus berlangsung di saat usia keduanya terpaut jauh? Dan apa yang sesungguhnya membuat aktor papan atas sesempurna Vander menghadiri acara kencan buta?

The Shadowed Alpha Series: Bride Of The Shadowed Alpha Book 1 Marked By The Shadowed Alpha Book 2 "I will give you the most pleasurable pain you’ve ever had. You like pain, and lucky for you," his smirk deepened, his gaze dark with promise, "I know how to give pain until you cry for me." The villain wasn’t meant to be emperor, nor was he supposed to be handsome. Yet for reasons I can’t understand, he hates me. At the Academy of the Arcane, I became untouchable, unstoppable. My beauty was both a weapon and a curse, a cruel reminder of the life I lost. But none of it mattered to him. Tharros. The Emperor of Shadows. The unchallenged ruler of witches, vampires, werewolves, and fae. His gaze burned with something raw, something personal. "You made me this way." he growls. I stared at him, confused. "I don’t even know you." His laughter was slow, cruel. "Then I’ll make sure you never forget." Days later, I woke up as his bride. Bound to him by marriage, a punishment, a prison. Now, I must untangle the truth of his hatred, uncover the past he swears I buried, and face the dark memories that lie in wait. Because in this game of vengeance, I am both his prisoner and his beautiful prize, one he will break. He craves my pain, but I crave the way he gives it. Book 2 My name is Obsidian Sigil of Liora. They say he’s cruel. That no one knows where he came from. But I remember how he looked at me, like I was the only thing he ever wanted. And I ruined him. I betrayed him. But this my second life, I will make it right. Warning: Extremely Dark Romance | Rated 18+