Corrupt Shadows

Reed had always been a tough cookie, with his powerful charisma and billionaire status, he always got away from any trouble. Nobody dared to question him, Reed did what Reed wanted. His love for power and control manifested in his fighting career. He was a renowned MMA fighter, a notorious heartbreaker and a careless prince. His love life stayed in the shadows, always in the dark of night, never crossing the sunlight. Until one day, his mortal wound brought him to Han Yeri, whose personality mirrored him and challenged the status quo. For the first time in his life, Reed's life turned upside down - all because of a woman, an unexpected one at that... one that crossed the sunlight.

William Smith has always lived in shadows — the shadow of his abusive father, the shadow of a country where being gay can cost you fifteen years of your life, and the shadow of secrets he compulsively writes in his journal. At home, danger lurks everywhere; a series of unexplained, targeted attacks on his family forces dark truths to the open. At Aton College, he’s juggling too much: Jasmine, the girlfriend who deserves the truth; Timothy, the best friend whose touch is both temptation and betrayal; and Alexander, the fearless new student who refuses to hide who he is. His double life begins to unravel. Every choice pulls him closer to exposure — and in a world where love is dangerous, one mistake could destroy him.

Carrie Tuazon built her reputation as one of Makati's most formidable editors-in-chief - sharp, ambitious, untouchable. But in chasing the cover story that could define her career, she stumbles into a world where influence hides behind velvet ropes and secrets are bartered like currency. There, in the shadows of power, she crosses paths with a face she thought she had left in the past: Andrew Lorenzo. Enigmatic, magnetic, and dangerously unforgettable. Old sparks clash with new ambitions as Carrie is pulled into a game she never intended to play. The question is no longer just about the story she's after, but about the man she can't seem to look away from. Will they collide, or will they burn each other before they ever get close?

Ariana Mooncrest has lived her whole life as the Alpha King’s daughter, protected and adored, yet desperate for something real. When she hides her identity and enters Silvercrest Pack under a false name, she expects a simple life, maybe even a chance to discover who she truly is. But life outside the palace is nothing like she imagined. Mocked for her quiet nature and treated as if she’s weak, she blends into the shadows—until the day she discovers her mate, and he rejects her without hesitation. But when he finds out who she really was, he wants her back… will Ariana give him a second chance or has she found someone better?

"Be my wife for 365 days, and your father's debt will vanish, a burden lifted from your family. Be Mrs. Urquio for one year, and your brother will be free." The words hung heavy in the air, a proposition both cruel and strangely alluring. Manuela Iriz Ibañez, her heart already given to another, found herself drawn into the dangerous orbit of Uno Juaquin Urquio, a powerful and enigmatic mafia boss. Could a marriage forged in necessity blossom into something unexpected, a tender flame ignited in the heart of darkness? Their year-long contract, a fragile truce between duty and desire, would be tested by relentless trials. Yet, amidst the shadows and uncertainty, a fragile hope flickered – the possibility of a love story defying all odds, a love born not of choice but of a desperate, breathtaking gamble.

Lavanya Moreno's life takes a nightmarish turn when she is kidnapped and imprisoned, destined to be an Alpha's slave for over a year. She escapes with another captive woman and is captured again, this time by a group of rogues. Forced into servitude, Lavanya and her companion face daily trials. But destiny has a surprising twist in store when an Alpha, who turns out to be Lavanya's mate, come. However, Lavanya's mate hails from a small pack under constant attack by big packs. Despite having few warriors, he pledges to avenge and eradicate the Alpha who imprisoned her, and his enemies. Will she find the courage to confront her past and forge a new future alongside her mate, or will the shadows of her captivity forever haunt her?

Ares hold tightened around my neck just enough to make me let out a moan "You're mine, mine to use, mine to control and mine to ruin" he said as he breathed down my neck while thrusting into me. I didn't mind being ruined anymore as long as it was him doing it. ------- Aliana only wanted to save her mother, but one choice pulls her into a world of power, shadows, and dangerous people . A man feared by many offers her protection, yet with every secret revealed and every bond formed, the line between safety and destruction blurs. In a world built on betrayal and obsession, she learns that some alliances don’t just change your life, they cost you everything.

[Completed] Arabella Angelstone thought she had it all, until she was betrayed by her own stepsister and forced to flee for her life. After years of living in the shadows, she finally resurfaces, ready to reclaim her rightful inheritance. But fate has other plans for Arabella, as a traumatic incident leaves her with no memory of who she truly is. Enter Lucas Alexander, a charming and successful billionaire who Arabella believes is her husband and the father of her child. As she navigates the dangerous world of high society, She struggles to maintain her facade while trying to piece together the fragments of her past. Will she be able to keep up the charade or will her true identity be uncovered, putting everything she's worked for in jeopardy?

Kara Dawson is afraid of the dark. Nightmares came every night, haunting her of a past she cannot let go and a dreadful thing she cannot comprehend. A peaceful sleep is nothing but an elusive dream especially when her over-reacting senses are screaming of something intangible lurking in the shadows of the night. Will she survive each midnight before her fears fully devour her or will she learn to love the dark? He is there. He sees her and her every breath. He knows her fears and he isn't suppose to meddle and stir someone else's fate. But he can't continue watching her drown deeper as the midnight kisses the moon. Now, he must save her, not until the day breaks...

When Selene, the daughter of an exiled Alpha, is rejected by her fated mate and left for dead, she swears revenge. With the power of the moon goddess on her side and the unexpected bond with four powerful and mysterious Alphas, Selene embarks on a journey of vengeance, love, and survival. In a world where betrayal lurks at every turn and ancient magic rises from the shadows, she must uncover the secrets of her past and face the ultimate enemy—a tyrant Alpha determined to destroy all who defy him. Theme: The themes of the story include the power of self-discovery, the complexity of love and loyalty, and the strength found in embracing one's true identity. The novel also explores revenge, betrayal, healing from emotional scars, and the journey to reclaim what was stolen—both physically and emotionally.