Night By The Sea Chapter 1

One reckless moment was all it took to set them on fire. His lips were on her skin, his hands gripping her like he'd never let go-Dylan devoured her, owned her, and marked her as his possession. His voice was dark and full of promises, unraveling every bit of restraint she had left. His kisses are on fire, his whispers sinful, and every stolen moment leaves her aching for more. Huli na para iwasan pa ang namumuong pagnanasa at pagmamahal nila sa isa't isa. But will sharing tender love every night be enough? Or will surrendering to temptation cost them everything? It was a gamble and taking risks for both of them. She loves him, and all she wants is to be with him. He loves her and all he needs for his life to be complete. Yet . . . loving him could ruin her . . . And letting her in could destroy him. She should stay away from him, and he should let her go. But some obsessions are impossible to escape . . . Some nights were never meant to end . . . And some temptations are too wicked to resist . . .. . . even if surrender means risking it all.

Ceysa Harris melarikan diri satu jam setelah mengucapkan janji pernikahan. Dia mendapati jika pria yang baru saja dinikahinya memiliki kekasih yang sedang mengandung. Trauma dengan kisah mamanya yang meninggal saat mengetahui papanya yang memiliki anak dengan wanita selingkuhannya membuat Ceysa tidak sudi hidup bersama dengan pria yang memiliki watak seperti papanya. Dia bersembunyi di rumah sederhana sahabatnya yang bernama Calvin Nelson, yang memiliki keluarga yang hampir sempurna versi Ceysa. Dia menemukan kebahagiaan di sana, berharap agar suaminya tidak menemukan keberadaannya dan segera menceraikannya. Olsen Miller sangat marah mengetahui istrinya pergi dengan pria lain dan melarikan diri dari pernikahan yang baru saja mereka jalani. Kemarahan dan rasa malu yang dia rasakan membuat Olsen berjanji akan membuat hidup wanita yang dinikahinya itu menderita. Dia mengerahkan kekuasaan dan orang-orang kepercayaannya untuk mencari keberadaan Ceysa. Mendapati jika wanita itu hidup bahagia dengan pria lain, membuat Olsen berusaha untuk menghancurkan keluarga Nelson dan peternakannya. Tidak ingin Olsen menghancurkan keluarga bahagia itu, Ceysa terpaksa kembali ke suaminya dan bersedia melakukan apa saja agar Olsen tidak mengusik hidup keluarga Nelson. Bukannya senang istrinya kembali, Olsen semakin marah karena Ceysa mau melakukan apa saja demi pria lain. Dia pun melampiaskan kemarahannya hingga Ceysa benar-benar terluka, namun kisah keduanya menjadi rumit ketika ada cinta yang tumbuh di antara mereka.

“หยุดดิ้นเดี๋ยวนี้ไอรดา อย่ามาทำเป็นไร้เดียงสา คิดเหรอว่าผมโง่จนดูไม่ออกว่าคุณกำลังเสแสร้งแกล้งทำเป็นไม่ประสา เพราะยังไงผมก็ไม่เชื่อว่าผู้หญิงที่อยากได้สเปิร์มคนอื่นจนตัวสั่นอย่างคุณจะไม่สันทัดเรื่องพวกนี้ บางทีคุณอาจจะช่ำชองกว่าผมก็ได้ใครจะไปรู้ ทำไมไม่แสดงมันออกมาให้ผมดูล่ะ เผื่อว่าถ้าผมติดใจ อาจจะแบ่งสเปิร์มฝากไว้ในตัวคุณบ้างก็ได้” ใบหน้าแดงก่ำนัยน์ตาดุกร้าวของเขาบอกให้รู้ว่าตอนนี้เขากำลังไม่พอใจ ที่เธอพยายามดิ้นรนขัดขืน ทั้งที่ร่างกายของเธอกำลังตอบสนองต่อสัมผัสของเขา และมันยิ่งทำให้เขาขัดใจมากยิ่งขึ้นเมื่อคิดว่าเธอเคยพลีกายให้ชายอื่นครอบครองมาแล้วนับครั้งไม่ถ้วน

Deux inconnus dans un ascenseur en panne, entre deux étages d'un hôtel anonyme. Lui, les mains encore marquées par un récent accident. Elle, les lèvres teintées du rouge à lèvres qu'elle vient d'effacer nerveusement. Pas de noms. Pas d'histoires. Seulement l'espace exigu qui rétrécit à chaque expiration. L'électricité statique qui fait crépiter la laine. Un regard accroché à un poignet, une veine qui bat sous la peau fine. La chaleur devient palpable, suffocante. La première parole est un juron étouffé. Le premier contact n'est pas une main, mais un souffle contre une tempe. L'étreinte qui suit est une affaire de survie, une tentative désespérée de prouver qu'ils sont encore vivants face à l'étreinte de fer qui les emprisonne. C'est brutal, urgent, sans fioriture. Le cuir de sa ceinture laisse une marque sur sa hanche. L'agrafe de son collier lui griffe la nuque. Dans l'obscurité intermittente des lampes de secours, ils se dévorent. Chaque baiser est une question sans réponse, chaque morsure une ponctuation. Ils extirpent l'un de l'autre des gémissements qu'ils ne se connaissaient pas, des peurs qu'ils n'avouaient pas. Ils sont à la fois le remède et le poison, l'oxygène et la privation. Quand les lumières se rallument et que l'ascenseur repart avec un grondement sourd, ils se séparent comme on se scarifie. Aucune promesse. Juste l'odeur de l'autre sur la peau, indélébile. Elle sort à son étage, il descend au rez-de-chaussée. Leurs vies respectives les attendent, inchangées en apparence. Mais quelque chose a cédé. Quelque chose a brûlé. Et chacun, dans son silence, porte désormais la mémoire brûlante de cette chute libre partagée, de cet instant parfaitement égoïste et absolu où ils n'ont été que chair, pulsion et vérité crue.

'IT' knows what's scares you... Janice Ross finds herself behind bars for the crimes that she claims she didn't commit. Coincidences were a part of books until they entwined with demonic power and uprooted the lives of young teenagers who face the wrath of wrong choices. Her life took a turn for worse when, even in prison, the evil plagued her dreams. The bizarre circumstances of Janice Ross's encounters intrigued Byron, a true-crime writer. Not believing the strength of the ancient curse, he proceeds to investigate the story and caught up in a series of horrific evidences that turns his life on its axis. Together, Janice and Byron have conjured hauntings that rival reality and uncovers the truth. Will Janice escape her fate or will Byron become another victim of the broken night.

Harry at long last quit singing when he saw the lady remaining before him, and the band additionally quit playing. He thought it was only one of his admirers or fans. He took a gander at the smashed lady who lacked the ability to stand up still. She was wearing a free dark shirt and pants, her hair was long, white skin and with a basic wonder. She even ventured nearer to him prior to talking. "Hello you! I know you, that such face misleading ladies!" said Arosh uproariously. "What? “Harry asked in shock. "You attractive men continuously carry bogus desire to ladies, then when they experience passionate feelings for you, you will leave! You are so terrible! You are bold!" Arosh yelled irately. "Come on Arosh" Fanky yelled, as she attempted to hold Arosh by the arm, yet Arosh went wild. "No, I will seek retribution on this moron!"

After that hot night, Dominique just woke up next to unfamiliar man that she realized who took her virginity by being too drunk. She felt intense hatred and disappointment towards him so she promised herself that if their paths crossed again, she would give him a strong blow. But fate is really playful, right after she graduated from college, she applied to a prestigious company and never thought that she would see there the person who owned her that lustful night. And that man will turned out to be her boss.

An Epic Fantasy tale of action, adventure, heroism, horror and sorcery… Beyond Night is a Dark Fantasy Horror novel that pulls back the veil of nearly two thousand years of jaded history. Come tread in the bloody footprints left by monsters, soldiers and wizards and behold what lies hidden Beyond Night itself. It’s Bigfoot War mixed with Lovecraftian horror on the edge of the Roman Empire. How could Rome lose a Legion? What could’ve happened to blot out the existence of over five thousand men not only from history but the Earth itself? As the Legion moves north to engage the forces of Pictdom, a dark horror emerges from the bowels of the Earth. Thought to be random attacks by hulking monsters, Decurion August soon learns a dire truth, that these bloody events are directed by opposing the wizards of the Picts. While one side assembles all tribes in a confederated army to battle the Legion, the other pulls these Greyman beasts from the depths of the Earth. August fights not only these creatures and workers of magicks, but internal passions in the Legion itself. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

The whole city’s paparazzi knows that Cade Finley would rather sleep with a nightclub escort than with me. The question they ask daily is: When will Mrs. Finley finally give away her precious "first time"? In front of the media cameras, Cade calmly turned towards me. "We can each have our own fun. If you don't like what I'm doing, you can go look for a man too." With that, he casually shoved his hands into his pockets and walked away. That night, he was photographed with his new fling in bed, and it made the trending news once again. While everyone thought I would just sit and wait until dawn, I contacted the paparazzi and bought a trending topic spot. Then, I tore up my lace nightgown, messed up the sheets, and took a bedroom photo from a third-person perspective. I then sent an anonymous message to Cade: "Bro, your wife is amazing. Let me know when you're getting a divorce."

Isang gabi lang ang naging kapalit ng lahat para kay Luna Solace. Bilang isang masipag na empleyada, ginagawa niya ang lahat para sa kanyang inang may sakit—kahit pa ubusin niya ang sarili sa overtime at pagod. Ngunit sa isang gabing hindi niya inaasahan, pinagtagpo siya ng pagkakataon at kahinaan sa loob ng opisina ng CEO na si Rafael Blackwell. Pagod din si Rafael—sa pamilyang pilit siyang pinapakasal, sa responsibilidad na hindi niya matakasan. At sa gitna ng alak at lungkot, may nangyari sa kanilang dalawa na hindi na mababawi. Kinabukasan, inalok niya si Luna ng pera kapalit ng katahimikan. At tinanggap iyon ni Luna—hindi dahil gusto niya, kundi dahil kailangan niya para sa kanyang ina. Akala niya, matatapos doon ang lahat. Ngunit para kay Rafael, ang isang gabi ay hindi sapat. Dahil habang pilit siyang iniiwasan ni Luna, mas lalo naman niya itong gustong mapasakanya. At sa mundong kontrolado ng kapangyarihan at obligasyon—paano kung ang pinakamalaking pagkakamali nila ang siya ring maging pinakamapanganib nilang pagnanasa?