Cat And Mouse In Haunted House

There are monsters in this world. And they used to be us. Now it's time to euthanize to survive in a hospice where Emily, a woman haunted by her past, only wants to do her job and be the best mother possible. Post-infection Chicago. Christmas. Inside The Hospice, Emily and her fellow nurses do their rounds. Here, men and women live out their final days in comfort, segregated from society, and are then humanely terminated before fate turns them into marrow-craving monsters known as ‘Smilers.’ Outside these imposing walls, rabid protesters swarm with signs, caught up in the heat of their hatred. Emily, a woman haunted by her past, only wants to do her job and be the best mother possible. But in a world where mortality means nothing, where guns are drawn in fear and nobody seems safe anymore – at what cost will this pursuit come? And through it all, the soon to be dead remain silent, ever smiling. Such is their curse. It won't be long before that snow-speckled ground will be salted by blood. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

At the annual company party, my boyfriend of three years openly flirted with the beautiful new secretary right in front of everyone. Without hesitation, I kicked him and his family out of my house where they had been freeloading for all this time. Humiliated and angry, he lashed out: "Sarah, this is all because you can't even get pregnant! Three years together and not a single child. If you just accept Amy in our relationship, you can still be the lady of this house!" Later on, his company was investigated for fraud. He ended up in prison, and to top it all off, it turned out the child wasn't even his to begin with.

Haunted by her past, Isabella flees the dangers of her life and finds herself ensnared by the alluring and mysterious Nate. As their attraction grows, so does the threat to their relationship. Isabella must decide whether to risk everything for love or run from the man who has become her salvation.

When Mafia boss Leo Vance becomes the target of a new head of the investigation team, his childhood friend turned enemy, Omar, employs a junior agent, Mae Yrote, to eliminate Leo. However, Mae's mission takes an unexpected turn when Leo captures her, leading to a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As Mae attempts to carry out her mission, she uncovers the dark underworld of Leo's operations and finds herself entangled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal. Both Leo and Mae struggle with their growing feelings for each other, adding another layer of tension to their already precarious, dangerous situation. Mae must navigate between her duty to the government and her conflicted emotions for Leo.  A story where loyalties are tested and destinies are intertwined in an unexpected twist of events. The boundaries between predator and prey blur against a shadow of love, betrayal, and redemption as Leo and Mae's destiny crosses path.

"Then let's get a divorce!" With courage, Leora left her husband's house, after being accused of poisoning his mistress. Her in-laws and sister-in-law had planned various ways to kick her out of Peter's house and in the end Leora gave in. However, no one expected that things would turn 180 degrees after the divorce. When everyone who had hurt her was happy with each other's lies, Leora returned. This time, she was no longer the poor orphan girl from the orphanage. She has changed and not only that, she also carries a big secret that will make everyone turn to worship her feet.

Because my father's childhood sweetheart's daughter was accidentally burned, my father was angry and locked me in the fire house where werewolf criminals were punished. The Beta of the pack, my father, looked at me with disgust written all over his face: "I don't have such a cruel daughter. You'll stay here and reflect on what you've done." I begged loudly for mercy, admitted my mistake, pleading for him to let me out. All I got in return was his merciless command. "Unless she's dead, no one is to release her." The fire house stood isolated at the edge of the territory. No matter how much I screamed for help, no one could hear me. He assigned the housekeeper to set the room to spray fire every 2 hours. The burns were excruciating, my werewolf healing barely keeping me alive between sessions. Ten days later, he finally remembered he had a daughter and decided to let me out. But what he didn't know was that I had already died in that fire house, never to wake again.

Book #2 Wright-Petrov Series Amelia Stepanov, often referred to as 'Stray Cat', is a medical student with an indeterminate background of wealth and influence. In a world where a powerful origin is deemed vital, she finds herself disregarded and mocked. However, despite the challenges she faces, she remains resolute in her determination to thrive. When her seemingly unimportant existence is endangered, formidable forces unite to protect her, recognizing her exceptional value akin to that of a precious stray cat. She is safeguarded by a powerful guardian who is unyielding in his resolve to protect her, upholding justice even if it means shedding blood. Amidst the perilous life she leads, she finds fulfillment in every moment, particularly in the company of her captivating protector, who had won her heart long ago. For years, she has persevered with unwavering resolve, aspiring to earn her place as the Mafia Queen by the side of a powerful and fierce Mafia Boss, Alek Vasili Wright.

One is reliving in the past while the other is haunted by the past. Laura Williams is honest but an apathetic woman, she has only one goal in life and that is revenge. Adrian Hawthorne is dominant but complicated. The day Adrian demand Laura to be his personal secretary, is the day their life's change for better and worst.

Princess Kiana is forced to marry the ruthless vampire King Idra and becomes the Third Queen in a deadly palace ruled by jealousy and secrets. Surrounded by powerful rivals and haunted by danger, she must survive cruelty, uncover hidden truths, and face a king whose hatred slowly turns into something far more dangerous—desire.

Echo was a ghost but she had no idea till Lorenzo moved into her house and she realized that he is the only one that can see her. She had no idea how and when she died or why her ghost is still in her house but Lorenzo took it upon himself to help her figure it out. A billionaire turned ghost, a hope of being reborn, a possibility of love but most importantly, the mystery surrounding her death is what she hoped Lorenzo can help her figure out but how will she handle the fact that he might be doing it for his selfish interests. Will she be able to accept her new life, can she handle all the betrayal and will she be capable of forgiveness?