Heavy Metal Valentine

Desperada at wala nang ibang mapagpipilian, pumayag si Hiraya Lyn—isang matatag at determinadong dalaga—na pumasok sa isang contract marriage kasama si Nexus Watson, isang malamig at misteryosong bilyonaryo. Hindi simple ang naging dahilan ni Hiraya sa pagsang-ayon niya—ang kanyang nakababatang kapatid ay may malubhang sakit na cancer, at ang perang iniaalok ni Nexus ang tanging pag-asa nilang makapag pagamot ito. Si Nexus, na kilala sa kanyang pagiging walang-awang negosyante, ay may sarili ring dahilan. Ang kanyang pinakamamahal na lola—ang tanging taong minahal niya ng buong-buo—ay tumatanda na at may hiling na makita siyang ikinasal bago ito pumanaw. Upang tuparin ang kahilingan nito—at panatilihing ligtas ang kanyang puso—nag-alok siya ng isang kasunduan. Isang taon lamang ang itatagal ng kanilang kasal, walang sabit, walang damdamin na masasangkot. Habang binabagtas nina Hiraya at Nexus ang kanilang huwad na relasyon, at habang namumuhay sa iisang bubong ay unti-unting nagiging totoo ang nararamdaman nila. Mula sa isang malamig at pekeng kasunduan, unti-unting umusbong ang isang damdaming hindi nila inaasahan—pag-ibig. Pero sa gitna ng mga lihim, pagpapanggap, at sakit, kakayanin ba ng relasyong sinimulan sa kasinungalingan ang paglabas katotohanan?

Dans la villa déserte, Sophie Jonathan était assise sur le canapé, immobile. Ce n’est qu’après un long moment que la porte d’entrée s’est ouverte et que Théo Réaumur a fait son apparition. Son regard s’est attardé un instant sur elle avant que son visage ne s’assombrisse instantanément. « Aujourd’hui, Camille a de la fièvre. Pourquoi m’as-tu appelé autant de fois ? »

Isabella is a young lady who is forced to sign a contract deal which sells her without possible revocation to the deadliest mafia Lord. Luca. Her parents, having no other option, use her as the last collateral to pay up whatever they owed Luca. After she arrives at Luca's Villa, he tries to make her comfortable but still drops warnings for her. Isabella is anything but comfortable. She is determined to get away from there as fast as possible. Isabella, without the knowledge of Luca, plans an escape. Ready to leave.

“No! Please, Santiago--” I whimpered, as his hand seized my wrist with an iron grip, yanking me forward, dragging me effortlessly toward the chair he had pulled into the center of the room the night before. The symbol of my humiliation. He stopped right in front of the chair, spinning me around, facing him. "You want me to be your monster, mi ángel?" His hand grabbed my throat, tilting my chin up until my eyes locked with his dark gaze. I flinched from the sudden movement. "Cause I’ll be your favorite monster — just say the word, cariño." Santiago’s face hovered only inches from mine. His lips so close, I could taste the sweetness of his breath — once making butterflies take flight in my stomach, now curdling my insides into a cold, suffocating fear. Slowly, his free hand rose toward my face. I held my breath. His touch was deceptively soft and gentle, caressing my cheek. His thumb lingered against my lips, tracing them slowly, his eyes fixed there as he spoke — his voice soft, yet heavy with menace. "Divorce is not an option, mi amor. We took a vow five years ago. Remember?" He finally lifted his gaze to meet mine, catching every flicker of fear before he delivered his last words like a verdict: "Till death do us part."

Thirty years ago, a progressive rock band called The Yellow Kings began recording what would become their first and final album. Titled “The Final Reconciliation,” the album was expected to usher in a new renaissance of heavy metal, but it was shelved following a tragic concert that left all but one dead. The sole survivor of that horrific incident was the band’s lead guitarist, Aidan Cross, who’s kept silent about the circumstances leading up to that ill-fated performance—until now. For the first time since the tragedy, Aidan has granted an exclusive interview to finally put rumors to rest and address a question that has haunted the music industry for decades: What happened to The Yellow Kings? The answer will terrify you. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Mia, a human girl living between wolves. Supposedly adopted. Her heart is set on Ethan. The next Alpha inline. But he is unable to claim the title if he is not fitted with a mate. He doesn't wish to be mated with some human, but his fate is already chosen by his parents. Mia finds out about her history and where she came from. What shocks her the most is what she finds out about her true self.

Crissy is a normal girl, but her life changes when she meets Austin. Austin is an Alpha but a human wouldn't know that. They meet in an unexpected way and Crissy doesn't know her life would change for the better and for the worse. Austin instantly knows when he meets Crissy, that she is pure. All that he knows after that is that he must have her and he will stop at nothing to make it so. Even if his clan won't accept her. Crissy is mesmerised by the man that nearly killed her with his car. Entranced by his presence. Until she finds out the truth about his existence. About who he really is. Crissy is afraid about what this means for them. For their future. She is also afraid that the truth about the Abarrant clan might hurt her little brother Thomas and everything they have together. But can she leave Austin? Let all their wonderful memories turn into sand? Her head says she should. And her heart refuses to.

A highly adventurous and suspense filled highschool novel. Summarily, it's fun to read, as it will surely help you to relive your high school days from all aspects. Two friends, Juliet and Jane, take it upon themselves to investigate and uncover mysteries which if left unfolded, would bring calamity to their college. It's their last year finally. There is the mystery of the science master, Mr Sullivan, waiting to be unfolded. He is just a science master yet, he has a long American and several chain of businesses in the city. What is the source of his wealth? The two friends must find our, for as far as they are concerned, he must have been misappropriating the college's funds over the years.

The quest is a journey of a man who is travailling in his life as a family man as he pursues success.

In the bustling streets of New York City, Kathrine is determined to make a name for herself and build a successful life. However, her dreams come crashing down when she gets fired from her job for constantly being late. Feeling defeated, she seeks solace in the company of her loyal friend, Dylan. As they venture out into the vibrant nightlife of the city, fate takes an unexpected turn. Kathrine and Dylan find themselves at the renowned Medusa Lounge, a place known for its mysterious allure. Little does she know that this encounter will change her life forever. Inside the lounge, Kathrine catches the eye of Andrew, the enigmatic owner and the secret Mafia boss of New York. Drawn to her resilience and determination, Andrew offers Kathrine a chance at redemption. He sees potential in her and offers her a job at the lounge, a position that could open doors to a world she never imagined. Caught between the allure of a dangerous lifestyle and the desire to make a living, Kathrine finds herself torn. As she delves deeper into the dark underbelly of New York's criminal underworld, she must navigate treacherous waters, balancing her loyalty to Andrew and her own moral compass. In this thrilling tale of ambition, love, and danger, Kathrine must decide how far she is willing to go to survive in a city that never sleeps. Will she succumb to the seductive power of the Medusa Lounge and its enigmatic owner, or will she find a way to rise above the shadows and forge her own path?