Nick Joaquin Short

When a child mysteriously disappears from a small town and even his mother seems indifferent, it’s time for the new sheriff to step in. Meet Chris Baker, the new sheriff of the quiet Adirondack town of Clifton Heights. As one inexplicable case after another forces him to confront the townsfolk in The Skylark Diner, it’s the furtive Gavin Patchett that hands Chris a collection of not-so-fictional short stories that tumbles him into a world of monsters, ageless demons, and vengeful citizens. As Chris reads through the stories the veil starts to lift, and he soon questions what is real and what’s not, and whether he really wants to know. Nothing will ever be the same again. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

**Title: RATED 18 COMPILATION *** Rated 18 Compilation is a sizzling collection of erotic short stories that ignite the senses and unravel hidden desires. Each tale plunges into the heat of forbidden encounters: a chance meeting in a rain-soaked alley sparks untamed passion, a mysterious stranger at a masquerade ball unveils secret longings, and a quiet bookstore becomes the stage for a slow, teasing seduction. With vivid, sensual prose, these stories explore the raw intensity of lust, the thrill of surrender, and the electric pull of connection in unexpected places. Perfect for those who crave steamy, uninhibited narratives that linger long after the page is turned. Warning: Explicit sexual content, mature themes, and graphic depictions of intimacy. For readers 18+ only.

"I don't understand how she is so dominant over me, yet a complete mess under my control." - Ethan Brown ********** Madison is a full package, when it comes to being the obedient worker, best friend or sister and pampered for being short and cute, she is also the most protective person. Obviously, when Ethan hurts her best friend, she has all the reasons to hate him, keeping his dangerously beautiful face the last thing, she would want to fall for. But what happens when Ethan, ends up becoming her new boss? Will they forget their past and work together or end up becoming something they never expect.

—¿Quieren decir... que no les importa compartirme? ¿Los tres?—No, Simone, cariño. Si eso significa que podemos estar contigo, a los tres nos parece bien —dijo Nick.Apenas puedo creer lo que oigo. ¿Cómo he tenido tanta suerte? ¿Una estrella del baloncesto, un actor famoso y un gurú de la tecnología?Simone, ¡estás viviendo la mejor vida!Simone es nueva en el bufete Owens y tiene que demostrar su valía vendiendo casas en Sunset Strip, Hollywood. Pero cuando la chica desagradable de la oficina, Crystal, empieza a rumorear que Simone se acuesta con todos sus clientes, bueno, tiene razón... ¡en cierto modo!Michael, Nick y Christian quieren comprarle casas a Simone, pero también quieren más. La quieren a ella, y ya que todos son felices compartiéndola, ¿por qué debería elegir a uno?Pero su trabajo es importante para ella. ¿Será capaz de salvar su reputación y conservar a todos sus hombres?"Los billonarios del atardecer" es una obra de Scarlett Rossi, autora de eGlobal Creative Publishing.

"Perjodohan yang ingin ia hindari, ternyata mengikatnya dengan pria yang paling ia benci." Eliza, gadis ceria yang baru menginjak usia remaja akhir, tak pernah menyangka keputusannya datang ke sebuah pesta akan menghancurkan hidupnya sekaligus mengguncang masa depannya. Berniat menolak perjodohan dengan pria misterius pilihan orang tuanya, Eliza justru terbangun keesokan harinya bersama pria asing dan satu kenyataan mengejutkan beberapa minggu kemudian —ia hamil, dan tak tahu siapa ayah dari bayi yang dikandungnya. Nicholas, calon CEO muda yang ambisius, hanya ingin membuktikan bahwa ia pantas memimpin perusahaan otomotif terbesar milik keluarganya. Namun, satu syarat dari sang ayah menghalangi langkahnya: menikahi gadis SMA yang bahkan belum dikenalnya. Nick menolak mentah-mentah, apalagi setelah malam itu—malam yang tak pernah bisa ia lupakan—ia terjerat oleh sosok gadis misterius yang mencuri hatinya dalam satu ciuman gelap dan samar. Namun, takdir sedang bermain. Gadis yang ingin ia tolak dan gadis yang ingin ia cari... bisa jadi adalah orang yang sama.

WARNING: THIS SERIES IS STRICTLY FOR ADULTS (18+). Step into a world where every fantasy is explored and no desire is too forbidden. This collection of scorching short stories dives deep into raw passion, taboo cravings, and the kind of encounters that blur the line between temptation and surrender. From intoxicating age-gap romances that burn with forbidden heat, to sultry girl-on-girl (GG) affairs dripping with desire, to explosive man-on-man (MM) connections that set the pages on fire — and many more sinful delights waiting to be discovered. Each story is designed to push boundaries, awaken hidden desires, and leave you breathless for more. If you’re ready to indulge in the wild, the daring, and the downright irresistible… this series is your guilty pleasure.

Katrina D'Amore: I'm a human living in a pack of werewolves. Strange? Not really. Not when you consider I am the hybrid daughter of the Alpha. I just happened to be the twin that didn't get a wolf spirit. I've always assumed I wouldn't have a mate as a human. Yet since seeing Tiberius lying in that hospital bed, I've felt this strange pull to him. Could he be my mate? Or is it just my curiosity to know what he looks like under those bandages? Tiberius Bellomo: I woke up in this unfamiliar forest. I ran and ran, but I couldn't find my way out. Why can't I find my way home? My pack needs me. I have to find the Fayte sisters. I must protect them, but I'm alone in this forest—all except her. I don't know who she is, yet I do. She's my mate. I can smell her; I can hear her calling my name. But when I get close to her, she disappears. What kind of mental prison am I in? This is the third of the Incubi Pack series. You do not need to have read Alpha of Nightmares or The Hybrid Alpha to enjoy this book, but it is encouraged. The Incubi Pack Series: Book 1 - Alpha of Nightmares Book 2 - The Hybrid Alpha Book 3 - Dream Mate Anthology Short Story - Chosen Mate Anthology Bonus Story - Sicilian Holiday Anthology Short Story - The Quiet Giant's Mate Book 4 - Beta's Innocent Mate

The world thought she was dead. He thought he had buried her memory. But Jacintha returned, not as the woman Reid once ignored. She's back as the rival who now owns everything he built. Once, he broke her heart and soul. Now, she holds his empire in the palm of her hand and she plans to crush it, piece by piece. Reid discovers that the mysterious heiress behind his company’s collapse is the wife he divorced, their collision sets the city on fire. A shocking truth awaits Jacintha cutting short her vengeful pursuit. When the past refuses to stay buried, will the line between love and hatred blur?

"Mr. Woods, what's that thing pressing against me?" I was teaching a freshman girl how to drive at a driving school. I never expected that this innocent-looking but boldly dressed underclassman would actually ask to sit on my lap and have me teach her hands-on. On the way, I held back my urge and forced myself to focus on teaching as I deliberately ignored her brushing against me. But then she released the clutch too quickly, and the car suddenly stalled and shook violently. She fell heavily between my legs, and I could feel myself pressing against her core. She was only wearing a short skirt, with thin underwear underneath.

Xavier a Playboy billionaire became one of Doctor Emma patient. She doesn't like him a bit since she hate man like him whose playing a woman heart easily, in short she hates man whore or Playboy. But Xavier offered her a help, but in return she will spend a night with him. One month after that faithful night together! She found herself pregnant and Xavier is the father. She refused Xavier take his responsibility to the child. But Xavier never allowed it to happen. Will she succumb to him? Will she give up? Or will they have happy ever after together... He bow to make her fall for him... Hard...by hook or by crook Will she? Find out here----