grim matchstick

Cloaked by storm magic in the middle of the Pacific, their world was unknown to the mortals that roam the Earth. Everything seemed to be happy and normal, but suddenly, a taint of deceit and evil came lurking in the dark corners of their kingdom. Fighting off forces that aim to destroy the world, Quin Kaylus is caught up in the maze of mysteries-all of which seem to be dragging him towards an unnerving journey of seeking the inconceivable truth. "Et lux in tenebris lucet."

Elena sought the knowledge that would tell her truth. But when she uncovered that mystery, how she loved to turn back time and pretend she never had sought it in the first place. What if she had to give up that power that gave her self-meaning and purpose so that she could fulfill her destiny? Was power and self-identity enough to find true happiness?

"Your husband is so wild in bed!" On the eve of my childbirth, I received a provocative video from my husband's mistress, flaunting their affair.In the video, my supposedly loyal husband, Max Jennings, and his mistress were entangled in a hotel bed, exchanging dirty talk and engaging in various sexual positions.The shock of it all triggered premature labor, resulting in a stillbirth that left me utterly devastated.Max, consumed by guilt, fell to his knees before me, tears streaming down his face. Desperately, he begged for my forgiveness. Little did he know, I had already uncovered all his schemes - the secret transfer of his assets, the signing of substantial life insurance policies, and the true cause of our baby's tragic demise.I clung to him, sobbing uncontrollably, like a typical housewife shattered by her husband's betrayal.But in the depths of my heart, a grim thought emerged: "Max, since you won't agree to a divorce, it seems that becoming a widow is my only way out."During this tumultuous period in my life, I met Luke Walker.The people in our town describe Luke as an angel who has fallen to Earth—an honorable and composed beacon of light. Yet, somehow, he took an interest in me—a woman scorned and deemed hopeless after a failed second marriage.No one understands the truth. It was Luke who relentlessly pursued me, drawing me deeper into a complex relationship!

As my blade pierces the base of his neck, the silver sizzles against his skin. His cold blue eyes open wide. The grim reality of his situation sets in. He gulps hard and shakes his head in fear. "I repent." He squeaks like the coward he is. "Forgive my crimes. Let me face the Council." "You'll find no mercy here, Sin." Blood gushes down his bare chest freely. "You will be judged by the Goddess." His expression quickly changes to one of anger, exposing his ruse. "I see you in the Palace of the Goddess, I will kill you again." I growl. "And if she casts me out, I will meet you on the edge of the River Styx and kill you in Purgatory over and over until the Ferryman come to collect us. And if Hades allows, I will continue to kill you in the Underworld until the end of time." "I underestimated you." He chokes. "Everyone does." I whisper as I lay my full weight against the pommel.

Sera I escaped a life plagued with death and destruction years ago. But it's come back to haunt me. Killian Ricci is no ordinary crime boss. He's the grim reaper. I belong to him. I don't know why he's keeping me locked up. All I know is he holds my life in his hands. And in the mafia world, his hands are bloody. They don't call him the Hand of Death for no reason. If I want to survive I have one option. Submit. Killian Mano Della Morte. That's what they call me. The Hand of Death.

A grim look flashes past Daniel's face as he heard someone knocking on the door. When he finally sees Heather's pretty face so deeply imprinted in his head, his lips curl into a sarcastic smile. "So you've been telling people I'm dead?" Daniel asks.

"I rather get dragged in the mud with chains by moving horses or be beaten with a club with nails on it than lose my virginity to you," she spat, looking at him with hate in her eyes, hoping her eyes conveyed the degree of contempt she felt when she spat out the words. Anger and disbelief flashed in his eyes. She was going to be the first woman that would ever reject him, and in such a preposterous manner. He stood up and went over to her while she gummed her back to the wall, having no other room to step back. He gripped her chin with his strong palm, forcing her to look at him, his wicked grey eyes bore into her hazel ones. "What if it's your only ticket to freedom?" "As I said, I rather die." He quickly shoved her onto the bed and she scooted away as he moved towards her. "I am Eros Castillo, leader of the El dragon gang, you dare not reject me, nobody rejects me," he said in a low husky voice, his eyes five shades darker, his countenance grim and dangerous.

Luxury and wealth does not always results to happiness-especially in the case of Kaisler Tanteo, a famous chef with a great physique, strong charisma and incredible wealth who had experienced loneliness in his young age. It was blessing in disguise, when he met Blessie Vedra, a girl who has a lot of positivity and full of energy in life. This girl made his life bring into new side of the world which happiness and love exists. But, fate loves playing and their lives of Blessie are the chosen toy.Every thing is subject for a change after a sudden mishap, they are, even not intended. Life encounters distinguishable scenario that may bring different effect to us. How can a young adult like them may able to get through those rough path? Would there be any changes after such unforeseen encounter to the new version of Kai who became "maginoo ngunit bastos"? How this sudden interaction would change their life? Will this bring hope for each other or another grim disaster?

Rules. Kills. Ranks. Masks. Betrayals. Liars. Secrets. Haxielle Devi Grim, the secret heir of the biggest Mafia Organization- Grim Line Corporation. A typical selfish brat, cold, pyscho and troublemaker was- once again expelled because of her mistake. Her father Hades Grim sent her to their own school that has been kept as a secret to her for many years.She has one mission. Know the hidden secrets of her family and her own.Magagawa niya bang malaman lahat ng sikreto or everything will turn into dust? Welcome to Elyxir Academy!Would you like to kill?

life was an unending nightmare. Orphaned at a young age, she fell into the clutches of a sinister uncle who subjected her to a life of slavery and torment. Rejected by her own pack, she sought solace in the arms of a stranger, only to discover a life-changing secret. Pregnant and without a clue to the father's identity, she faced a grim fate at the hands of a ruthless Lycan King. But amidst the despair, a flicker of hope emerged as a forbidden bond blossomed. Will Bloom find the strength to overcome her shattered past and embrace an uncertain future with the enigmatic king? In a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, fate weaves a web that will forever alter their destinies. Can their love withstand the tests of a cruel world, or will it crumble under the weight of their secrets?