George Mason University Library

After I started working at the zoo, I was added to a group chat called “A Hundred Ways to Kill a Human.” Every member had an animal as their profile picture. At first, I thought it was some quirky staff group. I even found it kind of cute. That was, until I realized they were discussing how to eat me. Pedro the Parrot: [The new human has beautiful eyes. I can’t wait till Christmas. I want to peck them out right now!] George the Gorilla: [Relax. There’ll be many visitors during Christmas. We’ll have more eyeballs than we can eat! Also, I’m calling dibs on her thigh.] Thor the Tiger: [Nobody’s taking her head, right? That’s mine.] Tucker the Elephant: [I’m a vegetarian, but I can crush her bones to dust.]

It's a decision made between pride and death. Naomi Valencia is a 20-year-old university student who stopped studying due to financial issues when her aunt, who had been her second mother since her parents died six years ago, got diagnosed with lung cancer. They are in need of a huge amount of money for her aunt's healing, but unfortunately, she wasn't able to get a decent job. Consumed by hopelessness, her university friend Karel Manilag approached her with good news. A billionaire, Warren Montenegro, is looking for a wife for hire with no emotions involved, just a high paying job. Driven by her desire to save her aunt from certain death, she gave up her pride and applied as the billionaire's rented wife. With luck on her side, she got hired. If two people married each other for business, will both of them get what they bargained for? What if destiny played tricks on them, would it be possible for a husband and wife who married for pure business and no feelings for each other to truly end up falling in love?

22-year-old Serena is a student at the University of California Art Institute. She has an uncontrollable desire for sex and would offer it as a price to get anything she wanted. She meets Vincent, a young billionaire, playboy, and crypto investor at a club and they both have a one-night stand. Unknown to her, Vincent is her new boss at her new job. He makes her fall head over heels for him, using his charm to manipulate her. 28-year-old Vincent is a dropout from the University of California Arts Institute. He made his money through crypto and forex trade. He meets Serena in a club and they both have a one-night stand. Serena turns out to be his new Secretary, but Vincent uses the opportunity to get closer to Serena, manipulating her for his sexual gratification while having true in-depth feelings for her. Will Serena's sexual history ruin her chance for real love? How long will Vincent manipulate Serena for his sexual gratification? Will she escape the grips of Vincent, or will she find solace in their twisted sex life?

Sally was born as an only child to the city multi-billionare George Williams.As an only child she lacks company that she needs and henceforth deem her life boring ,hence she yerns for adventure.After graduating in college she convince her parents to let her live alone in her own apartment and work to sustain herself.After a long persuation,her parents agree on a condition that she live with her adopted sister Celine. She seek employment to start her new adventure as an independent lady and lands a job at Mackenzie limited runned by Xavier Mackenzie. Xavier is the C.E.O of Mackenzie limited and son to Mackenzie Donald's.He is a notorious womanizer who is arrogant and rude,he treats women like trash and uses them badly ,whoever things change when she meet the crazy no nonsense Sally. How will things go? Will crazy tame arrogant?

A mixture of excitement and nervousness she feel. Sharon Alvarez, never quite the thought of she would reach that point of giving up; Her virginity versus her career. Lloyd Gonzales, the bar owner, has no idea he was being followed at the University he was attending at. Now the question is, "Can she refuse the young man every time he asks for her body?"

Jocelyn 'Jo' Turner is the leader of a street gang called the Sky Hawks. She has one secret; she uses her gang to actually help the community.She is filled with nothing but disdain for other gangs who terrorize the community of Odton.That is, all except for Asher 'Ash' Mason, a hot, charismatic gang leader who is too hot for his own good. Not that she'll let him know, she has sworn never to get involved with the likes of him.Asher is a the leader of the Sopranos, a street gang with the aim of stopping all illicit activities in Odton.There's nothing he hates more than the other gangsters, so why is he attracted to the fiery and brave Jocelyn?Things go sideways when Jo and Asher are framed for murdering a cop, and they have to team up in order to clear their names and save their lives.Will they be able to do that before they run out of time?

Lorryce is a simply charming young lady who just wants to enjoy her University life in peace. But the Universe has a different way to spice and shake things up for her. What would a brief but blissful encounter mean for her? How could a Heartbreak Prince change her life? And how could she ever let go of a memory that keeps on haunting her mercilessly? This story is a written in Filipino and English.

Olivia De Castro Hanz, college student. Simple, maganda at independent. Sa murang edad na disi otso ay namumuhay na mag isa at may part time job bilang pagsuporta sa sarili. Paano kung iarrange marriage ka sa taong nakikita mo lamang sa University? Kaya mo bang tumutol sa kagustuhan ng mga magulang mo?

She had taken away his best friend, and he was determined to make her pay dearly for her regrettable mistake. A ruthless mobster is willing to make a girl suffer firsthand for daring to kill his best friend, even if it was in self-defense. He will show no mercy, and simply repaying her in kind won't suffice; he knows death would be too easy for her, which is why he kidnaps her, subjecting her to a true living hell. Elisa is an exotic dancer who uses her body to attract the attention of men who pay well, money that she uses to pay for her university studies. A virgin and naive girl who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Eliminating every friend or acquaintance around her wouldn't be enough. His hatred is lethal and his resentment imminent. An enchanting and unknown weakness for the mafia, and a beautiful misfortune for the sweet innocent. She only wanted easy and quick money to pay for university, and now she must pay a blood debt for defending her honor. How long will that justice with a taste of revenge last? And what if that justice turns out to be a double-edged sword?

Four-hundred-year-old vampire, Natalia Bristow, had been living, while actually being dead, all figured out. That is, until he came along. In this epic supernatural series, Nate the vampire meets Mason the werewolf and her whole world is turned upside-down. In this Romeo and Juliet romance, a centuries-old feud separates the species. However, despite the odds being against them, a real love is born. Is new love strong enough to defeat prejudice and hate? Or will her coven and his pack tear them apart? The multi-perspective design and unique ensemble of diverse characters offers a look at the real-world issues of prejudice and the power of love in an exciting, supernatural setting! The twists and turns create a fast-paced romantic adventure that just might be hard to put down. If you love vampires, werewolves, and witches that are grounded by real-world issues and emotions, this series is for you! Delve into this supernatural Romeo and Juliet today!