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Maya Lindberg führt ein bescheidenes Leben in der Unterstadt, bis die Schulden ihres Vaters sie in die Hände des einflussreichen Unternehmers Silas Vane treiben. Silas, ein Mann aus der Oberstadt mit weitreichender Macht und undurchsichtigen Motiven, bietet ihr einen Ausweg aus der finanziellen Katastrophe – zu Bedingungen, die Maya in eine gefährliche Abhängigkeit bringen. Während sie in seine Welt aus Luxus, Kontrolle und politischer Einflussnahme gezogen wird, erkennt sie, dass Silas sie nicht nur als Begleitung, sondern als strategisches Werkzeug in einem Machtkampf gegen seinen Rivalen Sterling benutzt. Als Maya im verlassenen Blumenladen ihrer Familie einen USB‑Stick und eine Warnung ihres Vaters findet, stößt sie auf Hinweise zu „Projekt Ikarus“, einem geheimen Großprojekt, das weit mehr bedeutet als ein Bauvorhaben. Die Informationen deuten auf ein Netz aus Korruption, Verrat und tödlichen Interessen hin, in das sowohl Silas als auch Sterling verwickelt sind. Maya beginnt zu begreifen, dass sie sich inmitten eines Konflikts befindet, der über ihr eigenes Schicksal hinausreicht. Zwischen Loyalität, Angst und wachsendem Widerstand versucht Maya, ihre eigene Position zu stärken. Während Silas sie zunehmend in seine Pläne einbindet, entwickelt sie eine gefährliche Mischung aus Misstrauen und Faszination für ihn. Doch je tiefer sie in die Intrigen der Oberstadt gerät, desto klarer wird ihr, dass sie nur überleben kann, wenn sie lernt, selbst zu spielen – und die Machtfragmente, die ihr in die Hände fallen, zu ihrem Vorteil zu nutzen.

Als der Kaiser angegriffen wurde, tröstete mein Gemahl, der Oberbefehlshaber der Kaiserlichen Wache, gerade seine Jugendliebe, die von ihm fortgelaufen war. Ich zündete die Signalleuchtkugel in meiner Hand nicht, sondern stellte mich mit meinem schwangeren Leib schützend vor den Kaiser und diente ihm als lebendiger Schild, um ihm zur Flucht zu verhelfen. Denn in meinem vergangenen Leben hatte ich die Signalleuchtkugel gezündet, woraufhin mein Gemahl seine Geliebte zurückließ und zur Rettung des Kaisers eilte. Für seine Verdienste wurde er daraufhin zum Grafen der Landesverteidigung ernannt, doch seine Geliebte geriet in eine Falle und kam noch am selben Tag ums Leben. Mein Gemahl sagte nichts, doch an dem Tag, an dem ich unser Kind zur Welt bringen sollte, ließ er mich in die Höhle der Tausend Bestien werfen. Mit einem Gesicht voller Schmerz fragte ich ihn nach dem Grund. Er warf mir nur einen kalten Blick zu: „Um Seine Majestät wimmelten die Wachen – warum sollte gerade ich zurückkehren? Sicherlich hattest du nur Macht und Reichtum im Sinn! Du hast absichtlich das Signal gegeben, um mich zurückzurufen!“ „Hättest du die Signalleuchtkugel nicht gezündet, wäre Sophie doch nicht gestorben! Das Leid, das sie ertrug, sollst du doppelt spüren!“ Am Ende wurde ich von unzähligen Bestien zerfleischt, und selbst das Kind in meinem Leib wurde verschlungen. Als ich die Augen wieder öffnete, befand ich mich am selben Tag – dem Tag des Attentats auf den Kaiser.

Six années de mariage… seulement des étreintes fiévreuses la nuit, jamais une once de tendresse en plein jour. Sylvie l'a aimé de tout son cœur, avec une dévotion presque aveugle. Mais leur fille, n'a jamais eu le droit de l'appeler « papa », tandis que le fils de l'autre femme, a été choyé sur ses genoux. Toute la famille a traité ce fils adoptif comme un héritier précieux, pendant que leur fille a été considérée comme une tache honteuse à cacher. Ce n'est qu'en payant le prix ultime - sa vie et celle de sa fille - qu'elle a compris. Il a signé sans hésiter leurs documents de crémation, puis il a assisté au banquet organisé pour le retour de son grand amour. Ce jour-là, elle a réalisé : un cœur sincère ne s'échange pas contre un autre, et les êtres froids et égoïstes n'en ont simplement pas. Que le ciel ait pitié…Revenant à la vie, Sylvie a juré de de tirer un trait définitif sur ce mariage fait d'humiliations. Dans sa vie précédente, elle avait abandonné ses études pour devenir femme au foyer en dévouant corps et âme à sa famille. Cette nouvelle vie, elle a déposé sans hésiter les papiers du divorce et a pris sa fille pour l'arracher à ce marécage. Et puis, elle a repris sa carrière, déterminée à retrouver son éclat d'antan, à reconquérir les sommets ! La première semaine après le départ de Sylvie, Alain a cru qu'elle faisait juste un caprice. Le premier mois, il n'a pas pris la peine de s'en soucier et l'a laissée faire. Mais des jours plus tard, alors qu'il assistait à un sommet réunissant l'élite de son milieu, il l'a revue. Sylvie, rayonnante, au sommet du podium. Sylvie, s'est concentrée sur sa carrière. Sa fille, s'est mise en tête de lui trouver un nouveau papa. L'homme a perdu toute raison. Alain Chéron, toujours si froid, si arrogant, qui n'a jamais plié devant personne, s'est jeté au-devant de Sylvie. La voix tremblante : « Chérie, je t'en supplie… Est-ce que tu pourrais m'aimer encore une fois ? »

The Silver CEO’s Bound Lunar In a world where shadows hunt and power is the ultimate currency, one secret could destroy a billion-dollar empire—or unite two souls destined by the moon. MAYA THORNE is a sharp-witted private investigator who doesn't believe in fairy tales, let alone monsters. When she’s hired to recover the "Silver Moonstone," a stolen relic from the private vault of the world’s most reclusive tycoon, she thinks it’s just another corporate heist. She doesn’t expect to be cornered by a man whose presence feels like a thunderstorm and whose eyes flash with a predatory gold. CILLIAN VANE is the "Silver-Backed" Alpha of the North Ridge Pack and the billionaire CEO of Vane Global. For years, he has used his fortune to keep his kind’s existence a myth. But when a human investigator tracks down the very stone that anchors his pack’s power, his world begins to crumble. The moment Cillian catches Maya’s scent—rain-soaked cedar and wild mint—his inner wolf roars one word: Mate. Maya has the evidence to expose him. Cillian has the power to silence her. As rival packs emerge from the dark to claim the stone, Cillian must decide: will he protect his empire by getting rid of the woman he is biologically driven to claim, or will he sacrifice everything to make her his Luna? The hunt is on. The moon is rising. And this time, there is no escape.

I was raised as nothing more than a sex slave to the Alpha—trained to please, to obey, to never dream of freedom. My body was his property, my future already written in chains. Falling for anyone in this pack was forbidden…especially him...Thorne Grimsong. The Beta. My master’s most loyal second-in-command. He wasn’t supposed to look at me. He wasn’t supposed to touch me. And I was never supposed to crave him the way I do. Yet one stolen glance turned into a touch. One touch burned into a sin I couldn’t take back. Now I’m trapped between the monster who owns me and the man I was never meant to want. One will kill me for my disobedience. The other might kill me with his love. #3

In the dimly lit alleys of a bustling city, a secret society of supernatural spies lurked in the shadows, tasked with protecting the fragile balance between humans and the supernatural world. Among them was Aurora, a fierce and cunning werewolf with a keen intellect and unmatched combat skills. Aurora had always been dedicated to her mission, but her resolve was tested when she crossed paths with Vincent, a charming vampire with a mysterious past. Despite their opposing natures, they found themselves drawn to each other, their forbidden love sparking tension within the spy group. As Aurora grappled with her feelings for Vincent, she embarked on a dangerous mission to infiltrate a rival faction of werewolves led by the enigmatic pirate, Captain Sterling. Known for his daring exploits and thirst for treasure, Captain Sterling was rumored to possess ancient artifacts imbued with powerful magic. Caught between her duty and her heart, Aurora found herself entangled in a web of intrigue and betrayal as she delved deeper into Captain Sterling's world. Along the way, she uncovered long-buried secrets about her own lineage and the true nature of the supernatural realm. But just as Aurora thought she had everything figured out, fate intervened in the form of a ruggedly handsome pirate werewolf named Caleb. With his roguish charm and unwavering determination, Caleb swept Aurora off her feet, igniting a passion she had never known before. Together, Aurora and Caleb embarked on a thrilling adventure across the globe, hunting for hidden treasures and solving ancient mysteries. As they faced perilous challenges and encountered deadly adversaries, their bond only grew stronger. Aurora has to make a choice between duty and love, between the life she had known and the future she yearned for.

Hexes and Howls revolves around Miranda Lewis, a high school student living with her uncle in a small town that was once home to supernatural beings of all kinds. Miranda is a young witch who tries her best not to stand out in any situation. The fear of someone finding out who she is made her isolate herself from her peers. But when she got herself entangled with the situations that came after saving a ghost from soul eaters and helping her crush adjust to his new life as a werewolf, she realized the dangers that lurks in the shadows of their town.

Wren is the daughter of Long Mountain Pack's Alpha Mixon and Luna Freya. A well respected couple within the werewolf world. Both her parents are strong, charismatic leaders. Even her older brother Mitchell finds it an effortless task to deal with any situation, no matter how many wolves are gathered. Unlike her family Wren struggles with social interaction. Finding comfort in solitude. Her family and pack love her dearly but they do not truly understand her. Wren has the ability to know someone's feelings as her own.. Quite quickly she can establish one's character and whether they are inherently good or not. The effects of doing so however are very draining on her mentally and emotionally. Wren hopes that one day when she finds her mate he will accept and love her. She fears that he might not be able to deal with her. Most people end up closing to simply avoid her... With her eighteenth birthday fast approaching will she find her mate? Will he accept her as she is? Wren doesn't know it yet,, but there is a war brewing behind the scenes. A war like never before. To survive Wren must accept herself and trust those she loves. Will she finally realize her true strength in time?

I believe it is yours Renee" the way my name rolled off his tongue sent a jolt of pleasure right into my core, causing my legs to squeeze together, but I still couldn’t bring myself to look into his eyes, he extended his hand revealing my lost necklace. "It smells like you." His voice almost breathless. I could feel his chest touch my back. He didn't need to be this close to put a necklace on me. His smell was overpowering me, my legs felt weak causing me to lean into him a little more. “You run really fast; you know?" He said with a laugh, he was so close I could feel his breath fan my ear then I could have sworn he brought his head even closer to the nook of my neck and took a deep breath of my scent. My breath hitched in my lungs, and I squeezed my eyes closed telling myself that this must just be a dream. “There, back where it belongs.” I awkwardly replied. "Thank you, Alpha," I felt like every cell in my body was vibrating. I was becoming very aroused, and it was embarrassing if I barely moved, it might have caused me to moan in pleasure. What would he think of me, being so aroused in his presence.

An Omega abused by the pack who found her, knowing nothing of her old pack. All she wants is for it to end. An Alpha who was known everywhere as a man whore before he even took the title. He wants his mate but will she even give him a chance?