Imagined Community

"Monster," I smirked to myself as I read the morning paper. If they only knew the truth. I sipped my coffee as I skimmed through the story. They had all the details wrong and the police were idiots. I heard the bell chime on the door to the coffee shop and saw her walk in. Her hair was down just the way I liked it. She was perfect I thought to myself as I eyed her and planned my next move. I think when she finally saw me she made the connection. Her eyes got wide. "Ethan?" Ethan Graves is a well-known man in the community with a dark secret. His darkness is so great that even he can't control it sometimes. He plays his role well during the day but at night he takes on a whole new persona. The newspapers call him a monster and the police are baffled. Then the new detective on the case walks in. The one that he let go. The one he was obsessed with. It was finally time to make her his. The game of cat and mouse had never been something he would ever consider, he usually likes the woman to be weak and defenseless against his charm and good looks. However, for this kill, he would play the game and Josephine Wells would be his trophy.

"You," he growled, glaring at me with hatred in his eyes even as he pinned me to the wall, obstructing my airflow. "I'm going to enjoy breaking you." "I'd like to see you try, Alpha." I spat at him, my voice filled with defiance. He dropped me to the ground before lifting me up as if I weighed nothing and pinning me against his study table, pushing my legs apart. "Oh, you'll see. And by the time I'm done with you, you'll beg for death." He growled against my ears, filling me with fear of what is to come. ***** In a world of false accusations and vengeful rulers, Evelyn's life takes a harrowing turn. Framed for a crime she didn't commit, she faces the wrath of the alpha king. Instead of death, he condemns her to a fate worse than she could have imagined: becoming his personal slave and breeder. As fear grips her, Evelyn must summon her strength to challenge the tyrant's rule and reclaim her freedom. Will she find a way to defy her captor and seek justice, or will she be forever trapped in a life of darkness and despair? What happens when the moon goddess announces that she is his second chance mate? Will she still try to escape him or will she let their bond bloom? A gripping tale of resilience and defiance unfolds in this thrilling journey of survival, betrayal and love. Trigger Warning: This book explores themes of dark romance, including intense emotions, power dynamics, and challenging relationships. Readers Discretion is advised. Book 1 in the Ruthless Alpha King Series.

Business Tycoon, Nikolas Sica has never imagined himself playing the role of a father but a mysterious call inadvertently forces two miracles into his life; A son he had no idea existed and a woman he is damn sure he would never bang. Trouble is, The boy does share his DNA and he needs to know how.

Matt and Angela, the descendants of two Alphas that were sworn enemy fell in love. They were forced by Dylan brutality to leave the werewolf community and lived within human. They encountered a wizard who would stop at nothing to kill Angela as she was an Omega. They fought everyday to evade the wizard. But when Dylan and the wizard joined forces. Angela must find her powers to fight them.

Kim Coleman is a very stubborn 21 year old who has trouble expressing her feelings. Her life was always very calm, but after a love failure everything begins to turn upside down. Kim never imagined that her best friend, Isaac, secretly loved her and his confession took her by surprise. Isaac has a unique sense of humor. He has always been very protective of her, but he is not the only one who tries to steal her heart. She has a new neighbor named Ezra, he is a very nice and chivalrous man. They both have very strong feelings for Kim, but there is not much they can do because she knows exactly who her heart belongs to. Kim thinks she has everything under control, but she couldnt be more wrong. Suddenly, strange things begin to happen to her, and it is clear that there is a person who is obsessed with her. Kim feels cornered and cannot trust anyone, anyone could be the culprit. She wants to find out who is behind it all, but the truth can be very difficult to face.

Samantha Hurst, a showgirl from Las Vegas, did not expect that at twenty-five her life would be transformed when she met Theon Adamos at a bachelor party. Theon, from a large and noisy Greek family, could not have imagined that one phone call could completely alter the course of his life. A single fun and spontaneous weekend can have definite consequences. What happens in Vegas, does it really stay in Vegas? Sometimes life really is a bitch!

Freeda Adelaina Miller is a brave undercover agent who kidnapped by the Skyler brothers who were werewolves. Events became a roller coaster ride as they began their missions together. They will find out the mystery behind their families history. They will unravel the mysteries between the Vampires and Werewolves. Maximus Walter Skyler the stonehearted Alpha will be the partner of Freeda together with the other siblings to succeed in their missions. Many secrets will be revealed as they discover of what entangled with their lives from the past and the truth will set them free and in the end the love and justice will prevail. Freeda will learn about the beauty of immortality which she imagined together with her lover. She imagined of how beautiful to be immortal to be with someone you love for a longtime, but fate is cruel and will put everything into chaos. Is Freeda ready to accept everything she will lose? Or will she fight for her loved ones even if her life is at stake? "What is the beauty in immortality?" Freeda asked. "It's a beauty where love never fades, it becomes infinite. But we live in this cruel world where everything has an end, and love is temporary," Maximus answered. "But love can be immortal, even if we die love will remain in our hearts as we go to afterlife," Freeda said as he look at the Alpha's red eyes.

What makes a hero? They say a hero is someone that has given his life to something bigger than himself. I say a hero is no braver than an ordinary man, he is just braver for five minutes longer. All soldiers are brave, it's what they do with their bravery that makes them heroes. Am I a hero? Clayton Jackson dedicated his life to serving his country. Enlisting in the Marine Corps at the young age of eighteen, he never imagined following any other path. However, fate had other plans for him as a life-altering accident during his last deployment left him disabled and forces him to return home. Hiding in the small town he grew up in, Clayton tries to keep his secret from his loved ones at all costs. One day while seeking refuge from his troubled mind, his path crosses with Isabella Jones. Their connection is instantaneous as if the universe conspired to bring them together. Isabella, a mysterious and enigmatic woman, is haunted by the demons from her own past. As their relationship quickly blossoms, the unspoken truths between them threaten to tear them apart. When Clayton is presented with the opportunity to rejoin the Marine Corps, Isabella is faced with a decision: whether to accompany him or remain behind. Caught in this web of secrets and lies, they try to navigate their love through the murky waters, desperately hoping to find solace in each other's arms. But will love be enough to conquer the shadows that lingered in their hearts? Or would the truth ultimately be their undoing?

He watched her for a long moment, the anger in his eyes unmistakable. She imagined he was thinking of ways to punish her, but nothing prepared her for what he said next. "Strip." It was one word, but she doubted if she heard him correctly the first time, was he really going to punish her? "What… what was that?" She asked innocently. "Strip, Nancy." "I won't." "So you refuse me, I see." he said it lightly, the evil smile still playing on his lips. "That will not stop me from having you though" "You won't." She said firmly "Won't I?" She had expected to arouse his anger tonight, but nothing prepared her for the icy rage that contorted his features and the resentment and coldness in his eyes. "Has he touched you yet?" Derek asked suddenly, his eyes still hard on her and his look ever so cold. "Depends on the kind of touch you mean," She replied in a soft, tempting voice, "He has touched me in certain ways. But you are my husband and I should not be telling you that.” "No," he returned coldly. "We are just master and slave, nothing else links us.” ***** Forced to marry against their will, Nancy must not only prove to Derek Lincoln that she was never his lost betrothed, but she must also prove to the parents of his real betrothed that she is not their daughter. But when a man is this beautiful and yet so arrogant, God knows loving him could not be so difficult. Except he is strongly involved with his mistress, who would give anything to have him, even if it meant killing his present wife. But was he worth it? Nay. To him, she is just a personal whore.

Susanna Winchester is killed at the hands of her mate Charles Vincent and best friend Jenny Bloom as they want to gain the Alpha and Luna position of her pack and the magical power she possesses. She never imagined in her worst nightmare that they could do something like this to her ever whom she loves dearly with all her heart. While dying she asks for forgiveness from the Moon Goddess for disrespecting her decision and not waiting for her fated mate. She wishes for a second chance to correct her mistakes and luckily The Moon Goddess grunts her wish and gives her second life. Then she plots to take revenge on the person who killed her in her last life. But while taking revenge she falls into a forbidden love. No matter how much she resists herself she can't help pulling towards her foster brother. Who is a forbidden fruit to her.  Will she able to find true love this time or this love will bring destruction in her life.