Nightmare Sans Cute

In a world where family ties and business deals are intertwined, Ivy Smith finds herself trapped in a nightmare. Her father's company is struggling, and the only way to save it is by forming an alliance with the powerful Blackwood family. The cost? Ivy's hand in marriage to Victor Blackwood, a ruthless and cunning man with a reputation for getting what he wants, no matter the cost. Ivy is devastated. She's always been a strong-willed and independent person, and the thought of being tied to someone like Victor is unbearable. But her family's situation is dire, and she feels she has no choice but to accept the arrangement. As the wedding preparations begin, Ivy's brothers - Ethan, Lucas, and Julian - are fiercely protective of her. They know Victor's true nature and are determined to keep her safe. But they're also bound by the agreement, and their hands are tied. Victor, on the other hand, is determined to break Ivy's spirit. He's cruel, manipulative, and has a hidden agenda. He sees Ivy as a trophy, a way to solidify his family's power and control. And he'll stop at nothing to get what he wants. As Ivy navigates her new reality, she must find a way to survive Victor's abuse and manipulation. She's trapped in a gilded cage, with no escape in sight. But she's determined to fight back, to find a way out of this nightmare and take control of her own destiny. The story is a dark, twisted tale of love, family, and power. It's a tale of survival and rebellion, of one woman's fight against the forces that seek to control her. Will Ivy find a way to escape Victor's clutches, or will she be forever trapped in this living hell?

Have you ever been madly in love with your childhood best friend, but they never loved you the same way? I mean, not like they didn't love you back, but just not how you wanted it to be? Well, if you have ever been there, then you would most definitely relate to everything you are about to witness in Idara's messy love story. This is a VERY intriguing piece about Idara Thompson, a 25-year-old Nigerian lady who faces insane challenges in college! Her life becomes ridiculously twisted when she stumbles upon her insanely cute childhood best friend in school and starts catching feelings for him. Torn between a literally ‘blind’ best friend named Yomi who never acknowledges her undying love for him, and an estranged mother who just surfaces out of the blue, Idara is forced to make certain decisions that would seal her fate forever. But that's not all. There comes CANDICE, a lovely, beautiful maniac who just happens to be Yomi's special girlfriend and a stumbling block to the ever gentle Idara. How does Idara get past her? How does she balance her love life, family issues and her rivalry with Candice? Find out in this epic story, and you'd be glad you did! Enjoy!

"I, Alpha Killian Silvestre, accept you as my mate my beloved Luna, Riana. I promise to protect and love you till death.” That's a Promise I heard from him 10 years ago. My name's Riana Alabama, Luna of Bloody Scar pack. Betrayed by my first Alpha, Banished by my own pack. This is my story. Alpha Killian married me 10 years ago in the Land of Harvard. We live happily and ruled the Bloody scar pack together. Not until Zillah Okinawa came, his Mistress. He betrayed me and choose her over me. He even accused me of having an affair with one of our beta males. They banished me from Harvard Castle and I found my way to Valentin. There, I meet my second Alpha who saves me from my biggest nightmare in the past. He asked me to become his Luna and I accept him as my mate to change my fate. “He destroyed you once, and I will not allow him to destroy you again,” Alpha Diego saves me, loves me, and gives everything to me. I promise him that I will never betray him. But Will I be able to keep that promise when I return to Harvard? One revelation turn my world upside down.

If you could travel to the world in a book, would it be a dream come true or your worst nightmare? Shay's mother has disappeared. Her father has become withdrawn following her mother's disappearance and there is little Shay can do to help. Then, one night, Shay saves her father from a strange assailant in his study and is carried to another world with her father where the truth about her mother is revealed. Discovering that her mother is apparently not the person Shay has admired all her life, leads Shay to question her own values which she has so proudly built on the image of the perfect marriage which her parents displayed to her as a child. As Shay comes to terms with her parents’ betrayal, she herself betrays the person who has trusted her the most in this strange kingdom. While she loathes this new behavior she seems unable to stop, since betraying one means protecting another. While Shay struggles with her own question of values, Shay's life and the world itself begin to collapse around her. But life continues and the evil that remains seeks the greatest treasure of all. A power to rule all worlds. For evil does not mourn. And evil has no conscience. And Shay holds a key to access another world which the evil desperately desires....

TEASERTHIS IS A TRUE STORY.Breaking the heart and ruining the life of her one true love. It's definitely a nightmare for Annabelle but it happened anyway.Now that she is back, will she be able to gain forgiveness after a several years of being apart.

"Pervert!" Those were the words that came out of Jessica's mouth when the dashing young casanova ravaged her body with his eyes. Eight years later, she came back with twins and a deep heart filled with revenge and hidden affection. "Daddy, I don't think you are man enough," Gabby said, looking straight into Edwin's eyes with his emerald green eyes just like Jessica's. "Why?" "That's because you can't even get mummy to like you!" Abby responded, blinking her big hazel eyes just like his. Staring at his mini-version and the adorable girl version of himself, Edwin vowed to get Jessica back, the only girl that made his heart flutter. Even though he hurt her badly. What would happen when these two people finally meet amidst the grudges between them? Would Edwin Turner be repentant of all his wrongdoings and make amends with the woman he once spite? Or would Jessica Graves do all she can to destroy the only man who still makes her heart beat and the father of her kids? Or would those cute little angels bring together the enemies that happened to be their parents? The one with the strongest will wins.

Amira Altaha has lived her entire 18 years alongside the natural - and supernatural. In her hometown city of Morrowfalls, it isn't unknown to be working side by side with a furry friend, or scaly, or one that floats. She can't imagine life without this diverse culture, especially not her longtime boyfriend, Isaac Lund. Despite their differences of her being a human and him being a werewolf, it takes one meeting during junior year of high school for them to fall head over heels for each other. Amira understands that one day Isaac might find his mate in someone who isn't her, but he makes his own vow to be with her until the very end. This promise is upheld for five blissful years - until the day Isaac turns 18, and meets Eris Morin, daughter to the Alpha of the Silverhowl Pack - and his new mate. ~ “Is this another attempt at avoiding me?” he asks. Goosebumps rise on her skin as his lower lip subtly brushes against hers while he speaks, his breath warm and sweet on her tongue. “What if it is?” She is surprised at how strong her voice sounds despite how much her chest is trembling. His fingers tighten their grip on her chin and waist, his already dark eyes darkening further. “I’ll say this only once so listen close, sweetheart – there isn’t anywhere in this world you can go where I won’t find you, and as cute as this game of dog and squirrel has been, I am only willing to play for so long. It’s best for you to give up now; I always win.”

"I went through so much to find you but you repaid me by having a baby with another man?! How could I ever accept someone like you as my mate?" "I was never accepted by anyone anyway. But dare you or anyone hurt my baby, I will make sure to bring hell to earth." ____ From being the alpha's daughter to becoming the useless omega with a baby, Faith's life was already difficult. She was okay as long as she abided by all the orders of her alpha. But Faith defied an order. She released a prisoner her alpha captured. Little did she know the stranger she saved was Kendrick Blackwood, the Lycan King, and her mate. How is Faith going to protect her baby from danger while facing the hate of the cold-hearted Lycan King? When Faith's past returns and many mysteries unfold, will she find Kendrick beside her or will he become the worst nightmare of her life? Kendrick needs his mate to protect his throne but what if Faith becomes his Karma and slaps back?

Nicolette being married to the Alpha who is mated to another wasn't anything she wanted yet circumstances brought she and the Alpha of the red moon pack together, a marriage of convenience, that's what her marriage is all about. Constantly living in fear that someday her husband will leave her and go back to his mate was a nightmare she couldn't get rid of. Though left by his mate to elope with her boyfriend, Xander cares for his wife, Nicolette dearly. He might not love her but there is nothing he would do for her, in fact she was his present existence. There was nothing between him and his mate anymore yet he never rejected her. Somewhere at the back of his mind, there is a tiny hope of being with the one Moon goddess has given him, only that she is not ready to accept the responsibility of being his Luna. Does an Omega stand a chance where the mate of her husband is? Sooner than later, Nicolette must either fight for what is rightfully hers and embrace her destiny or lose it all starting with her marriage. And that Sooner was on her doorstep, yes! Her husband's mate was coming back after three years. She knew that it meant trouble. Her marriage is her world and she will do anything to keep it. Being an omega is not an easy thing in the world of the werewolves but then even worse was being an omega accused of frolicking with the enemy. Nicolette must fight to save both her marriage and her name. But what happens when the very husband she has been fighting for seems to have been connected with the death of her parents? a tale full of passion, betrayals, pain and above all, love.

It’s end of October 1985 and the crumbling river town of Dubois, Iowa is shocked by the gruesome murder of one of the pillars of the community. Detective David Carlson has no motive, no evidence, and only one lead: the macabre local legend of “Boris Orlof,” a late night horror movie host who burned to death during a stage performance at the drive-in on Halloween night twenty years ago and the teenage loner obsessed with keeping his memory alive. The body count is rising and the darkness that hangs over the town grows by the hour. Time is running out as Carlson desperately chases shadows into a nightmare world of living horrors. On Halloween the drive-in re-opens at midnight for a show no one will ever forget. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing