Global Examination Chapter 1

In the shadowed alleys of Ravenwood, Celeste Osborne finds herself irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic and dangerously alluring Lucian Bathory. Hired as an au pair for the mysterious Bathory family, Celeste quickly discovers that Lucian is no ordinary man—he’s a centuries-old vampire with a thirst for blood and a hunger that goes far beyond the physical. As Celeste is pulled deeper into Lucian’s dark world, the boundaries between fear and desire begin to blur. Her days are filled with tension, but it’s in the secret hours of the night that their passions ignite. Lucian’s touch awakens something wild within her, something she never knew existed, but it comes at a price. His world is one of power, danger, and ancient rivalries, and loving him means embracing a darkness that could consume her whole. As their forbidden romance intensifies, Celeste must decide if she’s willing to surrender to the seductive pull of Lucian’s world, where every kiss could be her last and every touch could bind her to him for eternity. In this tale of love, lust, and immortality, Celeste will learn that some desires are worth risking everything—even her soul. "Crimson Shadows: Forbidden Thirst" is Book I of the Crimson Shadows series. It is a dark and passionate story where love and danger entwine, pushing the boundaries of what it means to surrender to desire.

Labing-dalawang taong gulang si Dhanna Devino nang maulila siya sa ina. Hindi nito nakayanan nang iwanan sila ng kaniyang ama kaya naging malungkutin hanggang sa ang ina na niya mismo ang bumawi sa sariling buhay. Kaya ipinangako niya sa sarili na balang araw pagbabayarin ang mga taong sumira sa kanilang pamilya. Inakit niya ang asawa ng kapatid niya sa ama upang maipadama dito ang sakit at paghihirap na pinagdaanan niya. Ngunit hindi niya alam na ang mundong pinasok niya ay magdudulot pala sa kaniya ng mas matinding problema. Magagawa pa kaya niyang makawala sa sitwasyong siya mismo ang gumawa?

Di usianya yang masih belia, Buyung Kacinduaan harus menjadi yatim piatu. Ayahnya dibunuh, ibunya diperkosa dan berakhir bunuh diri; semua itu dilakukan oleh Angku Mudo Bakaluang Perak, putra dari sang Panghulu Nagari. Berhasil melarikan diri, Buyung bersembunyi di goa kecil yang berada di tebing Ngarai Sianok dan hidup dalam perlindungan seekor harimau putih bermata biru. 10 tahun berlalu, dan harimau putih pun mencapai hayatnya. Demi bertahan hidup, Buyung memakan bangkai sang harimau. Di dalam goa itu pula ia menciptakan tinju Harimau Mengaum. Berhasil menyempurnakan kemampuan bela dirinya, pemuda itu memutuskan untuk keluar dari goa dan membalaskan dendam kedua orang tuanya. Akankah Buyung berhasil menjatuhkan Angku Mudo yang telah menjadi pemimpin kerajaan itu dan membalaskan dendam orang tuanya?

Izabella and her closest friend traveled to Greece for a summer job on the runway. Still, on the final day of the picture shoot, she was kidnapped by the lone heir to the advertising firm. She was involved in a car accident in her haste to get away while under the influence of drugs. It was terrible that the other vehicle's driver—the fiancée of the enigmatic global business mogul Aleksander Georgiou—passed away. He took her to jail to sue her when she awoke in the hospital. She can only be freed if she consents to marry him in name only in exchange for his betrothed, who perished in the collision. She had no choice when he blackmailed her into marrying him, using her secret that he discovered during the collision.

You're Mine Book 1: In Kendrick Natividad's motto, 10 years Age-gap was nothing to possess and become obsessed with his little girl, Haya De Silva. You're Mine Book 2: Duke Melendrez didn't mind if he's 12 years older than his princess, Clarisse Ann Victorino. He will do everything to get his princess by claiming that she was his greatest obsession. You're Mine series compilation of Kendrick Natividad & Duke Melendrez.

Isabella Moretti, the spirited daughter of an Italian mafia boss, has always lived a life of luxury but dreams of freedom. Damian Volkov, the cold and ruthless heir to the Russian Bratva, hides a tragic past behind his icy demeanor. When their families arrange a marriage to secure a fragile truce, both feel like pawns in a deadly game. At first, they clash—Isabella defying the union and Damian seeing it as a mere duty. But after an assassination attempt throws them into danger, they are forced to rely on each other. As their partnership grows, they uncover a conspiracy threatening both their families, with betrayal coming from within. Through danger, bloodshed, and secrets, Isabella and Damian begin to see each other’s true selves, and their reluctant alliance turns into genuine love. Together, they fight to protect their families and rise above the chaos, discovering that even in the darkest world, love can be their strongest weapon.

The Harris family is a wonderful family on the outside, but rotten on the inside. Savannah Harris, the oldest among four siblings, is labeled as the black sheep of the Harris Family. Her family owns one of the biggest company in Casterdale; SH Holdings. She’s a model and she’s totally uninterested with her family’s business, that is why neither her father or grandfather is fond of her. Her father wasn’t please when she was born, he was rather disappointed that the first born is a daughter and not a son. Since then, she’s the most disliked in the family. She’s been living her life recklessly and freely to rebel against her family, until she got pregnant by her bodyguard because of a one-night-stand and it became the huge turning point in the heiress’s life. The first thing she thought is her family’s reaction but unexpected twist started to happen.

She is under his mercy. He needs her for his sexual pleasure. The people of SIRACUSA pack would always submit a maiden to the alpha king as a concubine on every moon night, just for his sexual pleasure. On the other hand, Daphne Gaia, fled her own pack; the ELISIVA pack and is now the unfortunate concubine for the king. ** Only love can break this rule. Will the alpha king fall in love or will darkness continue to reign?

"P-please leave me.. I don't even know who your brother is.. " Luciana He snickered at her helpless form under him completely at his mercy..."You don't have to know him baby.. I will make sure you will only remember me.. Your hell like husband " DamonWith his words he started his beasty acts not caring about how badly he tortured her... How badly he's damaging her soul... A pure broken doll who was already shattered inside and out.. Her only hope was someone to come and save her from the nightmare in which she was living...But like people say nothing happens according to your wish.. He came.. Not to end her suffering but to increase it.A beast.. Heartless psycho.. Mafia boss... and Her worst nightmare...Will she be able to make him believe her innocence or will he end up in a pit of her love... A love.. His crazy love for her which wants nothing but to make her...Damon's Possession...WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT.. READ IT ON YOUR OWN RISK.

Fans de True Blood, Vampire Diaries ou entretien avec un vampire profiter de l'excitation, l'action et du drame romantique de "l'iniquité" Vampire, réservez l'une des Chroniques Tugurlan. Lorsque Dan's demande ami pour son aide au sauvetage de son fiancé de ravisseurs evil, qu'il allait être aspirer dans un monde sinistre de vampires, cannibalisme, et la traite des êtres humains. Capturé par les vampires, Dan est concassé et battu comme il l'avait forcé de les divertir avec une simulation d'arts martiaux combat entre lui et un petit-fils égoïste de Dracula. Une fois libre, il apprend de l'héritage de sa famille d'être vampire slayers. Après la lecture de son cousin à se joindre à eux, ils entrez à nouveau dans le lieu de perdition pour débarrasser le monde du mal. Vont-ils réussir ? Mieux