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“I Marcus Brennon of Shadowmoon, hereby reject you as my mate,” he declared with finality. “Not only are you a disgrace to me, but you are a curse to this entire pack. I do not wish to be associated with such bad luck.” Marcus stood before me, his voice extremely cold as if we didn't just share a special bond a few hours back. As Marcus turned to leave, the pain of his rejection sliced deeply through me. I stumbled to my feet, my limbs feeling weak under the weight of the broken bond. *** Bella had it all, a face card that never declined and curves in all the right places, excellent college grades, and a lovely, peaceful home. But when her father Alpha Derek was mysteriously murdered, everybody turned against her and her world as she knew it comes crumbling down. Everyone but her knows her real identity and how she came to be a part of Alpha Derek's family. In a cruel twist of fate, the woman she thought was her mother does the unthinkable casting her out with nothing to her name. Betrayed by her own family, with nowhere to turn, Bella seeks comfort in her mate's arms, only to be met with rejection. Just as Bella was about to lose hope a friend saved her life unexpectedly. A few months down the line Bella met a fine young man who effortlessly set her heart ablaze. Would her life take a turn for the better or, does fate have something more special or perhaps even darker, for her?

The future Alpha Jaxxon of the Blood Moon Pack, has always had his eyes on her. Princess Amaly. The daughter of the ruler of wolves in the Northern West Territory, Alpha King Raiz. Best friends with her twin brother, Prince David, the next Alpha King in line. As Jaxxon hid his true feelings & to only focus on his duties taking over the pack after his father, Alpha Kane. She-wolves come and go. Never to stay. His heart was never there to give. Once his wolf, Pyro, scents his true fated mate, his childhood crush: Amaly. Jaxxon couldn’t decipher if he was angry at himself for losing her to another Alpha or wanting to keep her away from his sight. The idea of his mate with Alpha Allen disgust him. What’s Jaxxon to do when Amaly realizes the truth? The betrayal. The lies. The hurt and pain. Amaly rejects him as her mate knowing how much she really does care for him. For 2 years, he knew of her. But did he know the depths of her prior relationship. He didn’t, because he commanded no one to speak of her or her life story. The twist in their love story when the princess is kidnapped, beaten & tortured. A marriage no one seen coming. Will Jaxxon fight for his mate? Or will he let her walk away?

An argument broke out between Gama, Audie, Sierra, Barbara and Giorgio. Audie asked Gama to divorce Sierra. This is because Gama has fallen into poverty. After all, his company went bankrupt three years ago. Audie doesn't even care about Gama who once helped him pay off his debts due to gambling losses. Sierra, who was initially determined to get a divorce, suddenly changed her mind. Her decision sparked a heated argument between Sierra, Audie and her sister Barbara. Tired of their treatment, Gama felt it was time to make Sierra happy, so he made a big decision. Gama made an appointment with a woman named Lopiuy in a dark and empty alley. Gama Immanuel Featherston, commonly called Gama, is the sole heir to the Featherston family with hundreds of trillions in assets and owns the largest and most influential company in E'Ador. Gama initially refused to become the heir because he was still disappointed with the actions of the Featherston Founder who had expelled him and his mother. Gama harbored pain over the accusations against his mother. Eventually, her mother died by . Gama was determined to investigate the case of his father's death and punish the culprit severely. So how will Gama and Sierra's household fare? Can Gama find the culprit who has driven him out of the Feterson residence?

Typical date nights involve dinners and movies, or late-night talks at a coffee shop. They do not involve life-altering events that make people question their whole relationship, right? Wrong. Enora's last date was anything but typical when she accidentally found out her boyfriend Victor was an Alpha shifter. And if that wasn't enough of a shock to her system, he is the leader of one of the two most well-known mafias in her area. With a longtime rival who has set his sights on Enora thrown into the mix, how will they get through this? Torn between a crippling fear of shifters and the risks of entering a life of crime, the battle between love and life begins. *** “My decision shouldn't matter.” “Maybe it matters to me. What is it?” “You by my side. Forever. Everything I have is yours if you say the word.” “I...” Shouldn't the answer be easy? What was it that she truly wanted? Wolf in the Dark is created by Pel Rodi, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

What happens when people start going missing from a range of small towns in the middle of nowhere? The local police department have absolutely no idea what to think or how to investigate the disappearances or what to do with the body count piling higher and higher. Once again Mary wakes up outside the little wooden cottage naked and covered in blood. This always happens when something happens that ticks her off. Mostly it's her father not letting her do anything or never letting her leave the house. Constantly moving around also kind of defeats the purpose of going out and making friends if you are just going to be leaving the town in the next couple of months. Is Ryder really Mary's father and if he is where is her mother and why does he never talk about her? Should Ryder have told Mary that she is the Werewolf Princess? Should he have told her while she was growing up like he had planned before the accident or should he let her believe that she is a normal human being to help keep her safe and calm? Will they be able to help keep Dora and Mary alive when the time comes for Dora's forced marriage into slavery to cover her father's gambling debt with the goblins. Will Dora see her mate and have the curse removed? Why is Hera on the killing spree and what triggered it in the first place? Could it be Mary, her human who is afraid of what she is and what she smelt after her blood session as Mary had started calling her blackouts. Follow along and find out the secrets of the forest and what it hides in plain sight from unsuspecting humans and supernaturals alike.

For those of us who truly believe a happily ever after is just out there waiting for us, our worst nightmare is finding out we never had a chance. Cinna woke up one morning and realized her boyfriend wasn’t the man of her dreams that she always thought. She took a long look at herself and realized she wasn’t even her anymore, just some alternate version she created to please the selfish elf she shared a house with. That was the day she left. The day she chose herself for the first time in years. Now she has to learn how to start a new life, which isn’t as easy as you would think considering her lack of magic. What she doesn’t know is life has a cruel way of making sure you get everything you deserve whether you want it or not. Cinna may not be looking for love or anything other than the solitary life she craves, but she is needed more than she realizes. Let’s hope she can handle what life has decided to throw at her.

In the bustling corporate world of Los Angeles, Alexander Knight is a name that commands respect—and fear. The cold, brooding CEO of Knight Enterprises, he is ruthless in business and intolerant of incompetence. With a sharp mind, a strict routine, and no time for nonsense, Alex is the epitome of discipline. Enter Lily Carter—a free-spirited, bubbly troublemaker who somehow lands a job as Alex’s personal assistant. With an infectious laugh, a love for spontaneity, and an uncanny ability to land herself in trouble, Lily is the exact opposite of everything Alex stands for. Their worlds collide in the most chaotic way. From missed meetings and accidental coffee spills to clumsy falls and impulsive decisions, Lily turns Alex’s perfectly structured life into a whirlwind of madness. But as much as she infuriates him, she also awakens something in him—a warmth he has long buried. As office gossip swirls, late-night encounters become frequent, and jealous rivals scheme to break them apart, Alex and Lily must navigate a web of misunderstandings, undeniable chemistry, and their own fears. Will the ice-cold CEO let his walls crumble for a girl who thrives on chaos? And will Lily realize that sometimes, love is worth the risk—no matter how intimidating the man standing in her way? A romantic comedy filled with passion, laughter, and heart-fluttering moments, Tangled in His Web is a love story set in the corporate world where opposites don’t just attract—they collide.

My husband's first love had been trapped in a car for an hour. After they pulled her out, his rage shifted onto me. “It’s your fault she got hurt,” he spat, his eyes blazing as he grabbed me. Before I could make sense of what was happening, he forced me into a wooden box, slamming the lid down with a deafening crack. “You’re going to feel every ounce of the pain she went through,” he hissed, nailing it shut. I pounded on the walls, my screams tearing through the air. “Please, I didn’t do anything! Let me out!” My throat burned with the effort, my fists aching, but nothing stopped him. “Stay in there until you’ve figured out how to act like a decent human being,” he said, his voice cold, dripping with contempt. Hours passed. My body twisted unnaturally in the tight space, bones throbbing as blood smeared the wood beneath me. I whispered into the dark, the pain unbearable. "Please… just let me out…" But he didn’t care. A week later, he returned, his laughter echoing with hers as they entered the house, carefree from their trip. He finally opened the box. But by then, I was already gone. The woman he locked away was no longer breathing, no longer pleading. Just a cold, silent corpse.

Isa si Evangeline 'Eva' Cuestas sa mga kasisikat pa lamang na actress at model sa bansa. Pinangangalagaan niya ng maigi ang kanyang karera dahil bukod sa pinaghirapan niyang makamtan ang kalagayan niya ngayon ay pakiramdam din niya ay roon lamang siya magaling. Subalit nang dahil sa kataksilan ng kanyang fiance sa mismong araw ng kanilang official engagement party, gumuho ang lahat. Dahil sa labis na kalungkutan at pighati, basta na lamang nakipagsiping si Eva sa hindi kilalang lalaki. little did she know, na ang lalaking kanyang naka-sex ay walang iba kung hindi si Alas Constantine Fuegerro, isang tanyag na abogado sa bansa. Kilala niya ito na isang mayabang, arogante at babaero. Sa pagtatagpo ng kanilang landas, magbabago ba ang tingin niya sa lalaki? Paano kung may bagay siyang gagawin dahilan upang mas magtagal pa ang kanilang ugnayan? Higit pa kaya sa init ng katawan ang kanilang mararamdaman para sa isa't isa?

The night I find out I'm pregnant, my family's villa suddenly goes up in flames. I endure the suffocating smoke and run the risk of being disfigured as I run to my son's bedroom. However, it's empty. Just then, I hear his excited exclamations outside the window. "Monica, you look so cool when putting out fires! I bet you'll get first place in this upcoming Firefighter Challenge!" I'm about to head downstairs to lecture him when a wall collapses and crushes me. As I drift in and out of consciousness, I hear my stern, stoic husband praise Monica Sloan for her courage. If I'm guessing correctly, my husband and son have started this fire to please her. I stare at the door, which is so close and yet so far. I send out one final text before dying of asphyxiation.