Obedecer Present Tense Novels & Stories

History student Alex Palmer is thrilled when his girlfriend, Claire Ryan, buys an apartment in Belle Vue Manor, formerly a Victorian lunatic asylum. But as Alex begins to discover the dark truth about the asylum’s past, he, Claire, and their friend Marianne find themselves on a nightmarish journey. Each will face the deadly consequences of the evil that began with the construction of the first Belle Vue Manor by an aristocratic French émigré in 1789, as well as the cruelty and satanic practices that continued when it became an asylum for the insane. As the two strands—past and present—unfold, Alex uncovers a supernatural mystery where revenge is paramount and innocence irrelevant—without being aware of the price he, and those around him, will pay. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Six has a lot to handle between caring for her drug-addicted mother, raising her three year old brother and going to school. She seems to have everything under control, but she's had to make some touch choices and do some things she isn't proud of to get to this point. Axle is a spoiled rich kid on his third attempt at senior year who never takes responsibility for anything. He's got a quick temper and is prone to letting jealousy cloud his judgment.They are complete opposites on paper yet they can't seem to stay away from each other. Will they be able to stay together despite Six's messy past and present?

Lola thought divorce meant freedom. In the mafia world, it meant death. Until Ocean, her cruel ex-husband's father, offered her an impossible choice: marry him or die. It was supposed to be protection. A cold arrangement. Nothing more. But the ruthless Capo who saved her life ignited something dangerous. Forbidden. All-consuming. Now she's pregnant, caught between the man she loves and the enemy who wants her destroyed. Because Ocean has secrets buried in blood. And when the past collides with the present, their love might not be enough to survive the war coming for them both. Some marriages are born from duty. Theirs will be made in fire.

A night separated them. Now that the power is in his hands nothing can stop him from going after her. That night she saw his true face. That night she flew away. That night snatched everything from her. She was just left with an angel. She will run till her last breath. She is not meant to be caged. She will not be with a murderer. Not with a family who ruined hers. Decardo family holds deadly secrets. Secrets that will tear apart the earth and everything that is on it. Hidden Clutched roots that will threaten every existence. Then there is a man trapped within shadows. There are ones who wear masks. There is someone who wants justice. Present is hidden within the past. Nights have concealed everything.

I was growing up as the much-hated "fake heiress" in a wealthy family, and my life took a devastating turn after my death. My childhood friend who lived next door leaked my nudes online, branding me as manipulative and promiscuous. This ignited public outrage, with strangers celebrating my demise at my family's home. My parents, eager to sever any connection with me, destroyed our mansion that very night, even going so far as to feed my ashes to the dog. Everyone said I deserved it. On the day the true heiress married my childhood friend in a grand, live-streamed wedding, I gave them a unique wedding present from beyond the grave.

Betrayed by the man she trusted, Merilyn leaves her pack with a shattered heart—only to make one reckless mistake that changes everything. One night. One sexy stranger. And a secret she can never undo. The man she spends the night with isn’t just anyone. He is the feared Lycan King, Kairen. A ruthless killing machine hunted by nightmares. Now forced to stand by his side as his mate, Merilyn finds herself drawn into a world of secrets, rivals, and constantly rising danger. When the past comes crashing into the present, Merilyn is caught between two Alphas and a truth that could cost her life. Merilyn must decide: Run from the King... Or become his queen.

Kacie is used to keeping to herself. She has been a slave to Ken, the Blood Moon packs Alpha for the past year. She has no dreams of escaping but as the abuse worsens she prays to the Goddess for a way out. Alpha Viktor is the Alpha of one of the largest packs and doesn’t want or have the time for a mate. When he sees Alpha Ken’s arms wrapped around her waist he sees red. Could the Moon Goddess be so cruel as to present his mate to him in the arms of another? !! Mature Content Warning: Not for readers under 18 !! Trigger Warnings: Sexual assault, physical abuse, and rape. If this isn't something you can read this isn't the book for you.

“I now pronounce you husband and wife” was what the pope said, well just few of our families were present and the groom was no where to be found . My father told me he had urgent business to handle few hours before my big day…. Pure sarcasm by the way. Slowly slipping out of my wedding dress, flashbacks of how I was forced to marry a pompous mafia leader for my father’s greed stings my heart. Getting married without having to see the face of your so-called husband was the last thing on my wishlist . A man so arrogant to attend his own wedding was the last man I could ever love

Jevan Hollen, son of the billionaire Evan Hollen, was the most popular boy in his highschool. His excellence made him stand out from everyone, including his friends. Blossom Wright was a normal young lady from Ghana. She earned a scholarship to a college in the US and was transferred to Jevan's school to finish her senior year. Jevan's and Blossom's path crossed and things got romantic between the two but when a jealous ex-girlfriend of Jevan started a plot, Blossom was deported along with her mother. Seven years later, Blossom is back in the US but she's not alone this time. And Jevan is engaged to another woman. Can past love find its way or would it be crushed by the present?

Bullied by the pack she was born to rule, Elara Sylvester has a secret... She's wolfless. And Wolfless are considered a bad omen, only death is their punishment. Wolfless wolves are born without true mates. Being the daughter of the Alpha King, she must present her true mate on her 20th birthday as per pack rules. With execution looming on her 20th birthday, she saves a mysterious, amnesiac stranger and lies that he's her true mate. Now the possessive, dangerously attractive man is living under her roof. The twist? He's Kael Damen, the ruthless Alpha her family and every other pack considers an enemy. She thought she saved an innocent man... But she brought the Devil home.