Battle Hymn Crossword

It's already hard being Black in America, but it's even tougher surviving America as a Black Vampire. N, who is a vampire, has been on a long search finding the police officer who killed his family and cut off half of his tongue when he was young. He believes that the cop is in Virginia; he goes on a grueling battle to find him. But he also ends up falling in love, meet other unique black vampires like him, find his true origin, and leads a revolution to end police brutality and racism.

Eva Longwood has been a priestess of the Holy Lunar Convent her whole life, where worshipping the goddess and maintaining her purity are the two most important aspects of her existence. However, that all changes when the ruthless Cyrus Daxen steps into the convent to confess his sins, igniting the bond of matehood between them. Serving the goddess is her destiny, and she never imagined that her fate would be entwined with one of the most fearsome werewolves that ever walked the earth. His determination to have her at all costs creates a drift between them, and leaves Eva torn between choosing to fulfill her duty and giving into her most primal instincts. And matters get even worse when his brother, Nox Daxen, steps into the picture. Eva realizes that she is bound to not one, but two Daxen brothers. Only, this one doesn’t want to mate with her. Instead, he wants to kill her. Eva is forced to fight for her survival in an environment that is a long shot from the safety of the convent walls, one where people harbor resentments toward her for the mistakes of her ancestors, and seek revenge at all costs. At the same time, she must fight and conquer temptation, and strive to reserve her sanctity. Can she fight that which her body craves for with every fiber of her being, or will she lose the battle of her soul, and give in to the wicked desires that have haunted her mind since she met the Daxen brothers?

They Told her to choose duty. She chose love—and paid the price. Selene was never meant to be ordinary. As the daughter of Alpha Jamie and bearer of ancient spirit energy, she was destined to lead her people into a new era. Feared, revered, and expected to follow the path carved for her, Selene carried the weight of her world—until she met him. Ethan, a hybrid prince and the son of vampire King Nicholas was everything she was warned against. A forbidden mate. A dangerous alliance. But he was also her sanctuary, her secret, and the other half of a bond that defied the rules of bloodlines and kingdoms. Together, they hid their love behind the walls of duty—until a war ignited that would shatter everything. When betrayal tears through the supernatural realms and a dark force returns from the dead, Selene is forced to embrace her power, her destiny, and the unbearable cost of leadership. With her only maid and dearest friend, Ruby, falling in battle to save her, Selene is driven to the edge of heartbreak and rage. Reinforcements arrive. Allies unite. But the true war begins when he returns—Xander, a monster of legend, reborn in shadow… and targeting everything Selene holds dear. Now, as worlds collide and the battlefield burns, Selene must face the unthinkable: To save the world, she may have to kill the man she loves.

1943. Soviet Union is under attack as WW2 is raging. Fighting in the doomed battle of Kursk, Andrei finds himself in a strange city where Svetlana, a girl he has never seen but who looks eerily familiar, saves him from a fist-faced creature. When Svetlana’s family is lost, the two embark on a harrowing odyssey across the snow-covered plain, battling deformed former humans and taken prisoners by the army of black stars. Against impossible odds, they reach their destination where they discover a secret that will change history.©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Twin brothers, Killian and Cillian, born to rule, grow up worlds apart after their mother’s tragic death. Raised by different aunts, Killian becomes a ruthless, iron-fisted leader, while Cillian rules with compassion and fairness. Rosalind, a beautiful and resilient omega from the streets, enters their lives and a love story is sparked. One that ignites both passion and conflict between brothers: Killian hates her while Cillian finds himself drawn to her. When a rogue pack led by a vengeful witch threatens their pack, Killian and Cillian must unite to protect their people. In this battle, the twins are forced to confront their true feelings and their bond. Rosalind, caught in the middle, is torn with her love for both brothers, a love that defies the pack's norms. As the brothers present Rosalind as their Luna, they challenge the very foundations of their society. In a tale of love, power, and sacrifice, can the twin alphas and their shared mate overcome ancient laws and forge a new destiny for their pack?

Nervana El Rius, the favored world, a once pieceful realm with high and supreme gods living together with humans. A world once full of joy, contentment, success and peace. But inevitably, goodness always comes with evil. Nervana, the favored world, was cursed when greed took over and empowered human to commit unacceptable things in the justice of the gods. Because of exteme greediness and want of power, human betrayed the generational unity and caused battle between the two race. Gods and goddesses vanished and left a condemnation to the humans. It is where the endless feud started. For generations, battle has never been ceased. In the present time, in the Kingdom of Ludimier, is a girl from the bloodline of the family who served the Supreme god before the rebellion happened. Mula pa nang bata, alam na ni Arza ang totoo. Lumipas ang ilang libong taon, maraming bersiyon ang narinig nang mga tao. But Arza knows the truth. And somehow, she dreamt of seeing the Great Supreme god in the History. Hinahangaan niya ito. Pero alam niyang impossible. So when an unexpected mission was given to them by the Academy, her impossible phantasm feels just above her and any moment, she could reached it. Find Dios Sovran, the Supreme god. Wala siyang ediya. Kaya ba nila? Kaya ba nilang mahanap ang Pinakamataas na diyos? Pero saan sila magsisimula? Sino ang hahanapin? Saan ang daan? Ano ang mga palatandaan? With their sea of puzzled thoughts, they started finding clues. Later by later, they started seeing the stairs up to where the vanished Supreme god is. Armored with courage, molded by intellegence and protected by skills, can they find him?

In the world of the elite, Juniper Reed's heartbreak and hatred for love have hardened her. But fate thrusts her into an arranged marriage with Asher Knightley, a powerful figure with his own secrets. As Juniper battles resentment, she discovers a love she never expected. However, manipulative from different angles and threatens their happiness. Juniper's trust in the wrong person sets off a chain of events that tests her loyalty and love for Asher. With unexpected twists and shocking revelations, the story takes a dark turn as Juniper fights to protect her family and unravel the true mastermind behind their struggles. Betrayal, deception, and a gripping battle for survival unfold in this captivating tale. Can Juniper and Asher overcome their pasts and find a love that defies all odds? Obsidian Temptation: Trillionaire's Spell is a mesmerizing journey through the realms of power, passion, and the resilience of the human heart.

Ashton Wolf is a renowned CEO who initially married Miranda Stone. At one point, his wife's condition weakened due to her long-standing battle with stage four brain gland cancer, with a prognosis that she wouldn't survive much longer. Realizing that her time was limited, Miranda insisted that Ashton marry again. The choice fell upon Alice Ashborne, Miranda's step-sister. Ashton vehemently rejected this request. Apart from the significant age difference, he had no intention of marrying a girl he clearly did not love. However, under Miranda's pressure, even to the point of threats and demands for an immediate divorce, Ashton found himself unable to refuse and eventually accepted the request to marry Alice as soon as possible. Throughout their marriage, Ashton made a conscious effort to maintain distance. He deliberately kept the news of his remarriage from people outside, trying to conceal the fact that he had married again. Despite Alice's evident effort to graciously embrace married life and be a devoted wife, Ashton remained displeased and continued to keep his heart closed. To add to the complexities of their marriage, someone from the past resurfaced, throwing Ashton and Alice's lives into further turmoil. This situation left them grappling with a dilemma—whether to continue fighting for their marriage or to bring it to an end.

Amidst the dimly lit room, the tension was palpable as Clyde's vice-like grip closed around Isabella's neck. She struggled to gasp for air, her defiance clear in her eyes. "You are no one for me, do you understand?" Clyde hissed, his fingers digging into her skin. Isabella, her voice trembling but unwavering, met his intense gaze. "And you are the most darkly comedic and nightmarish chapter of my life." Clyde, cruel laughter in his eyes, flung her onto the bed with a brutal force that left her breathless. "Then let's make this chapter even more nightmarish," he taunted, a twisted grin dancing upon his lips. The story takes an electrifying turn when Isabella, longing for a peaceful visit to her grandmother, finds herself back in her home country. However, fate has other plans as Isabella's suitcase, filled with her belongings, gets exchanged with Clyde's bag - full of illicit weapons. Clyde, a dangerous figure entangled in the criminal underworld, cannot allow Isabella to simply walk away after discovering the dangerous secrets within the swapped bag. As the noose tightens, he's left with a limited choices: kill her or hold her captive, forever altering the course of both their lives. Amidst this high-stakes power struggle, a relentless battle for survival and freedom unfolds, painting the pages of this thrilling tale with suspense and danger.

Kiana's life became the true definition of chaos when she entered a contract marriage with the famous billionaire, Pierce Woods... It was a mutually beneficial contract but Kiana soon realized that she signed away her freedom and peace of mind. Kiana lost more than she could count within a short period of meeting Pierce and because of what she stands to gain, she endured everything that was thrown at her but when it came to losing her life and the most precious thing to her, she fought back. But how can you win a faceless enemy? How will Kiana win the battle when she has no idea who she's up against... What will Kiana do when she finally realizes that her faceless enemy has been in plain sight all along? Is the contract marriage with the billionaire even worth the stress?