David Payne Barefoot To Avalon Novels & Stories

Before the wedding, Alpha Kevin’s first love, Sandra Barlow, was betrothed to none other than David Wright—the most infamous rogue Alpha along the Mississippi River. A wolf so ruthless, even the werewolf Council preferred to pretend he didn’t exist. Alpha Kevin, ever the noble hero, couldn't bear to see his precious white moonlight thrown into the fire pit. So, what did he do? With the werewolf army of the Midnight Ridge Pack, he stormed into the rogue den and snatched her away from Alpha David. That very night, they registered their marriage and held a wedding. And me? Oh, the entire Midnight Ridge Pack was practically at the thought of watching Gamma Diana Gilbert—the strongest female warrior in the pack—get humiliated. After all, my years of loyalty, my unmatched skills, my blood spilled for this pack? Worthless. Why? Because their beloved Alpha had chosen another. I braced myself for the whispers, the pitying glances. But then— The very next day, Alpha David, the same rogue who’d been so cruelly robbed of his mate, climbed onto my villa’s security wall like a damn cat burglar. He perched there, arms crossed, watching me with an infuriatingly lazy smirk. “Wife pays for her husband’s debt,” he drawled, his voice carrying the rough edge of a wolf who lived lawless and free. “Alpha Kevin stole my mate. So I figured—you should compensate me by becoming my rogue Luna.” He grinned, canines flashing. “ That’s fair, isn’t it?” I nodded. “Fair.”

It’s end of October 1985 and the crumbling river town of Dubois, Iowa is shocked by the gruesome murder of one of the pillars of the community. Detective David Carlson has no motive, no evidence, and only one lead: the macabre local legend of “Boris Orlof,” a late night horror movie host who burned to death during a stage performance at the drive-in on Halloween night twenty years ago and the teenage loner obsessed with keeping his memory alive. The body count is rising and the darkness that hangs over the town grows by the hour. Time is running out as Carlson desperately chases shadows into a nightmare world of living horrors. On Halloween the drive-in re-opens at midnight for a show no one will ever forget. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

To prevent the merfolk from being slaughtered, I decided to go ashore and seduce my childhood friend Cyrus, who had become the Alpha King. He still loved me deeply, and we spent three passionate days and nights together in bed. Waking up from a haze of pleasure, I hadn't even had the chance to rejoice before a corrosive elixir was dunked over my head. Listening to my pained wails, Cyrus smirked. "So even an immortal mermaid can feel pain, too? "Well, this is just a taste of what's to come if you don't tell me where my parents are!" Yes, he was convinced that the merfolk were behind his parents' disappearance. From then on, I was forced to watch him flirt with his mistress, Emily; had to extract my mermaid pearl to help heal her body; was forced to dance barefoot to entertain Emily so that she could sleep… Cyrus hated every fiber of my being, yet always held me tenderly in his arms whenever I was on the brink of death, carefully feeding me medicine. Sometimes, he was cruel. "Do you think I'll go easy on you just because I love you? Quick, continue torturing her!" Sometimes, he was gentle. "Can't you be good and tell me where my parents are?" Silently, I endured his twisted love without a word. Soon, however, these days would come to an end, and I wouldn't have to keep that secret any longer. After all, a mermaid who did not return to the sea after three years on land… Would turn into seafoam. And now, there were only three days until my time was up.

My body was drenched from the intense downpour, which also made the path and steps away from the sore spot damp. There was no umbrella to offer me some shade, so I was left cold and drenched in the bad weather. I follow the road barefoot, following its path to wherever it leads. My face was chilly and damp, and there were hot tears in it. It seems as though the sky eradicates my pain and hiding from everyone just how miserable and down I am at the moment. "How long would you walk? How many times do you have to cry just to laugh again?" We're strolling along this lengthy road in the pouring rain, he said as he followed me. He stopped in front of me, causing me to tumble as well. When I stared into his azure eyes, tranquility was all I saw. His warm smile gave me hope, all the while I was staring at it. "Your life's challenges would bring you storm clouds and torrential rain, but what would come next was your hope. It doesn't imply that fate wasn't on your side or that you are finished. A sunshine that might offer your life meaning. That way, destiny won't ever work against you again!" He seems sincere, but I'm not sure If I will believe in him. He turned away from me, which made me anxious. I tried to call his name, but he never answered. Nevertheless, it appears that he will also leave just like the others, leaving far from me, just like everyone else. "Seah, be that sunshine! ...In order to discover love, you must first learn how to love yourself." He spoke and then disappeared. Where should I start and when should I stop? I'm really confused and scared.

David is a lawyer with a passion for videogames, even if his job doesn't let him play to his heart's content he is happy with playing every Saturday or Sunday in his VR capsule and, like everyone else, waits impatiently for the release of Steel Soul Online, the first VR Mecha game that combined magic and technology and the largest ever made for said system, But his life changed completely one fateful night while riding his Motorbike. Now in the world of SSO, he'll try to improve and overcome his peers, make new friends and conquer the world!... but he has to do it in the most unconventional way possible in a world where death is lurking at every step!

Dr David Neill is a successful l psychiatrist who only treats the richest people, he is also struggling to deal with the disappearance of his son 8 years ago. On the anniversary of his sons disappearance he gets into a drunken accident and is ordered to provide the local police department with counselling services to the officers and victims of crime. While serving his time, he gets involved in a case of a missing young girl. He assists Detectives Tasneem Daniels, the youngest detective in the department. She is as tough as nails, many mistake her beauty for weakness and John Kani, a mild mannered older detective with many years of experience and the case takes them deep into the underbelly of the city where they must use all their skills and experience to solve the case and stay alive.

Anna, a determined young woman, is drawn into the glamorous but dangerous world of a wealthy family. After uncovering hidden truths about her father’s past, she finds herself entangled with the powerful Orlov family. Secrets, betrayal, and suspense shadow her every step, challenging her courage and resilience. Along the way, Anna navigates complex emotions, love, and revenge, as her connection with David Orlov grows stronger. This contemporary romance reveals the hidden struggles behind wealth and power, and explores the intricate dynamics of trust, loyalty, and ambition. Readers who enjoy revenge, forbidden love, and mysterious secrets will be captivated by Anna’s journey, as she risks everything to uncover the truth. Dark romance, mystery, and suspense blend seamlessly in a tale of passion, intrigue, and discovery.

A legend was written years ago of two white Lycans made to be mate, to love-hate, fight but also made to be together for the supernatural beings betterment. Kate David is a local who grew up without the devotion of a mother, father, and even by her brother expect by the woman she calls grandma. She anyhow believes that she doesn't need a mate for it causes agony and weakness. Lawrence Clifford, King of Kings has been waiting for his mate but gave up about founding his mate. What happens when these two are meant to be together, will kate ever learn to love, and would both accept each other, or would they run away from fate. Join Kate and Lawrence in their adventure through grief, wrath, and most importantly love. A story full with heartbreak and betrayal.

Blurb: Crystal isn't really mute—she's just been forced to act that way for years. At her new elite secondary school, life only gets harder. David, the senator's son, won't stop noticing her. And every time he does, Queen, Zeenat, and the newly-returned Keisha make her pay for it. Hated by the girls, cornered by secrets, and weighed down by her stepdad’s control, Crystal can only count on Asher, the troubled boy who sees her as the sister he never had. But how long can she hide the truth? Will she survive the jealousy, the betrayals, and the endless drama? Or will her silence destroy her before her voice is ever heard?

Two souls,each struggling with their life meet and end up together. will they be able to find comfort in each other's arms? Sheila Masons looses her parents in a fatal accident few days after she turned even eighteen. Her Life takes a drastic change. she has to struggle between paying her university fee and provide for herself. David is Left behind by his wife after they crashed one fateful night. He has to balance between being a CEO and a father. what happens three years later when his daughter fancies a Young, delicate and pure girl and demands to have her as her mother? Will he pursue Sheila solely to make his daughter happy or is he secretly drawn by her innocent charm?