Features Of A Gothic

CAN BE READ ALONE!! Growing up, at a younger age my mom would tell me her romantic story of how she and dad met. I fell in love with their love story and would beg her to tell me every night before going to bed. I love her story so much that I could not wait to one day be old enough to find my one true mate; that every full moon, I would stare through my bedroom window and watch excitedly wolves being wandered off into the dark, having only the full moon to guide them. Seeing them, I was even more anxious to turn eighteen and to too meet my mate. The wolf, the moon goddess has blessed me with to spend my entire life with. Before my mom was taken from me, she used to tell me, a one true mate is like an alpha, and that the only difference is that he may not have a pack he's destined to rule and protect, but a single wolf he's destined to love forever. I kept that quote with me and impatiently waited until I was of the rightful age, searching under the beautiful moonlight for my one true mate. It was the most beautiful night and even more beautiful when I lay eyes on a dark hair and blue eyes handsome wolf. I could hear my wolf crying inside telling me that he was mine; that night I thought I found everything that I was looking for and ever wanted, but the next day after my one true mate mark me as his own and took my innocent. Everything wasn't going the way I thought it would be. My mate mostly. His sweet behavior towards me suddenly changes into something terrifying; something I'd never wish upon anyone.

In the quiet of the forest, the darkest fears are born. The people of Dunballan, harbour a dark secret. A secret more terrible than the Beast that stalks the dense forests of Dunballan. A secret that holds David McCavendish, last in a long line of Lairds, in its unbreakable grip. It’s down to Sally, David’s lover, to free David from the sinister clutches of the Beast. But, with the whole town against her, she must ally herself with an ancient woodland force and trace Dunballan’s secret back to its bitter origins. Those origins lie within the McCavendish family history, and a blasphemous heresy that stretches back to the beginning of time. Some truths are too terrible to face, and the darkest of these lie waiting for Sally, in the Quiet Places. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

“$100,000!” yelled a man with a golden tooth and a scar that looked like it had been carved by a bear. “$200,000!” “$300,000!” The numbers climbed, each one a nail on my coffin. “$1 million.” The entire room froze and practically everyone turned towards the deep commanding voice. "Going once... The Princess of Sinaloa, Sold for $1 million!" *************************** Lola Volcan lived as the princess of Sinaloa believing her family’s wealth came from tequila exports. Her life falls apart when her father is murdered. She is sold by family to the Cali Cartel, led by the merciless Ramon Cali. A man whose name alone silences entire cities. Everyone expects the sheltered princesa to break. But under her delicate innocence burns a volcano of cunning mischief, defiance and rage that is fueled by betrayal. Ramon is enchanted by her wits, courage and beauty as he drags her into his world of luxury, danger and violence. As Lola plots her revenge against the family that betrayed her, she is also working against the Cali Cartel. She finds herself caught in an erotic entanglement with the man who now owns her. Their twisted game of manipulation grows into dangerous obsession and passion. He realizes her sabotage but is already head over heels for her. When the rival Gomez Cartel declares war, Ramon does the unexpected. Lola Volcan rises from the ashes of betrayal, daring to rewrite her destiny. In her vengeance will she spare the man who not only owns her body but now her heart too. Or will she crush him along side all who betrayed her?

Romance and vampire fans will love this story... After three hundred years of running from the vampire who created her, Kira finds solace, aide, and love in the arms of a human... but, for how long? Running from the vampire that made her, Kira gets aid from a magical friend by being placed in a magical coma for 300 years. When it's time to retrieve her from her hiding place, the witch solicits the aid of a few men on a hunting trip. Sparks fly and love is in the air the minute one of the men sets eyes on her. With the evil vampire still searching for her, will he be able to keep her safe? Filled with exciting action and thrills, EMERGENCE is a story that will keep you turning pages right up to the end!

My boyfriend insists on hiking up a snow-covered mountain to see a waterfall. That very day, I fall from the peak. When I regain consciousness, I've lost my memories and broken a leg. Even my boyfriend has become my brother-in-law. Everyone turns their backs on me, but my psychologist, Quinton Scott, comforts and guides me. One day, he gets on one knee before me with a bouquet and a diamond ring in hand. He proposes as the medical personnel watch, and I weep with joy. Half a year after our marriage, I hear his friend say, "Looks like your hypnosis has gone well for the past year, Quinton. Speaking of which, you've already helped Winnie get what she wants. Why bother marrying Jennifer?" "Did you think I wanted to? I was afraid she'd suddenly regain her memories and try to hurt Winnie. It's easier for me to watch her like this." "Is it worth going to such lengths for Winnie? You cleaned up so many of her messes, and you're now using Jennifer for that…" "I'll do anything as long as Winnie is happy." Quinton stubs out his cigarette. After a long silence, he says, "Besides, I'm just borrowing Jennifer's womb. I'm putting trash to good use!"

Found in the marooned ruins of Chavand was a book ripped and torn. Its yellowed pages eaten up and coiled. Forgotten and unheard about was this book until it came to light. His legends lived on, his tales of valour prevailed. His glory seemed enternal and he was worshiped and adored. But his heart remained shrouded in a cloak of mystery. His emotions, his turmoils went unnoticed in an attempt to make him great. Seen as someone who was invincible and immortal, the Rana changes your perspective from his greatness to his soft heart. Written across the pages during his last moments, he wrote his own life. Where bards would be at a loss and poets were simply lost in his glory and valor, the Rana is said to be the only one who could write about himself.

Layla and Kael's ordinary love story. Sunset over sunrise, coffee over water and pain over love. To a simple crush, to unbelievable throwback and getting back the life together. A life where Layla would love to share with Kael. But who would thought this will be the ending? "See you tomorrow, mommy?" "Yes, see you tomorrow love."

Si Kate ay Isang succesful OFW sa Dubai. Nagsakripisyo siya ng sariling kaligayahan para sa ikakaunlad ng kanyang pamilya ngunit mababago ang lahat ng mapagdesisyunan niyang sorpresahin ang kanyang pamilya sa biglaan niyang pagbabakasyon sa Pilipinas ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari ay siya ang nasorpresa ng malaman niyang nabuntis ng kanyang fiance ang kanyang kapatid na si Charlotte. SI James naman ay kilalang chick magnet sa hanay ng mga Batang Bilyonaryo sa kanyang henerasyon. Madami mga kalalakihan ang naiingit sa kanyang kakayahang mapaibig at makuha ang isang babae ng walang kahirap hirap ngunit mag iiba ang lahat ng makilala niya si Kate sa Isang resort club sa Boracay. Matatapakan ang kanyang pagkalalaki dahil ito ang unang beses na may tatanggi sa kanyang alok. Hindi niya ito iiwan bagkus ay I da-dare niya ito kung sino ang unang maiinlove sa kanilang dalawa ay siyang magbabayad ng kanilang mga ininom . Naparami na din ang kanilang nainom at hindi na nila alam ang mga sumunod nilang ginawa .Naunang nagising si Kate at nagmadaling umalis sa tabi ni James . Ayun na ang una at huli nilang pagkikita. Dumating na lang ang isang araw na kakailanganin ni Kate na hanapin muli si James upang ipaalam dito ang nairehistrong kasal nila hihiling siya ng annulment dito Ngunit hindi Naman papayag si James Dahil nalaman niya ang kalupitan ng pamilya ni Kate sa kanya, walang alam ang pamilya ni Kate sa estado ng pamumuhay na Meron si James kinailangan ni Kate kumuha ng cenomar dahil pinipilit siya ng kanyang ama na magpakasal sa isang mayamang tao na nag-alok sa kanya ng kasal sa Dubai. Maaawa si James kaya Naman aalagaan niya ito . Paano mapoprotektahan ni James si Kate kung pamilya MISMO nito ang kanyang kalaban.

"Buong akala ko sa pelikula at libro lang nangyayari ang sapilitan kang ipakasal sa taong hindi mo mahal, malala pa ay hindi mo kilala... pero ngayon, hindi ko lubos matanggap dahil ikakasal na ako... hindi sa taong mahal ko kundi sa isang lalaking napakalayo sa pinapangarap kong maging asawa. Isang taong may pusong bato! Pero mas masakit pa rin para sa akin ang ibayad ako ng aking ama!" -ZOE > > > > Zoe Reyes' life turned upside down the moment she found out that her known father, whom she used to love used her as collateral for his debt. She has to marry the man she never once met, a cold-hearted man, and just like her, he was enmeshed to marry her. She doesn't love the man for she already had someone in her heart but she was forced accept the marriage for the sake of his father's sanctuary. Whether they like it or not, they had to face the altar together, and in the end, they made a VOW OF HATE!

Saraid is your average witch hidden in a small town in Alabama. A blind date set up by her best friend and faerie, Wendy sends Saraid's ife spiraling out of control as the evening ends with her magically bound to Liam Maddox, a man with a secret all his own. Liam Maddox, born and raised in Ireland used to be one of the highest-ranking warriors of the Guardians of the Celtic Coven. An unforeseen attack left him cast out of the ranks for what the witches he protected called impure blood. Hired in secret to locate the true heir to the throne of the Celtic coven, Liam moves to the states where he meets Saraid. The one whom he has been tasked to find. A simple date flips their entire world on its axis as the two are magically bound together, leaving them sporting strange and unusual powers. When the truth is revealed Saraid finds herself traveling to Ireland to protect the lives of her closest friends and the man she unwillingly fell in love with, but when she is faced with the choice of her magic or love, will she choose to surrender her powers for the people she loves or is she strong enough to have both?