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Alicia lived a successful life. She was a respected doctor and a bestselling author. Despite her accomplishments, she had never been in a relationship. She was known for being feisty, brave, and sassy, many saw her as cold-hearted and difficult to please. After a painful heartbreak, she built high walls around her heart to protect herself from pain and betrayal. But everything changed during a one-month vacation she had planned just to relax. What she didn't expect was to meet someone-someone who would challenge everything she believed. An Alpha who boldly claimed her as his mate. What happens when the walls she built start to crumble? When mysteries begin to unfold, and long-buried secrets come to light? Will Alicia be able to face the chaos, adapt to this new world, and open her heart to the Alpha who's determined to claim it?

Charlotte Watson, a twenty-five year old rising pop star has been with Alexander Calloway for four years and married for two. When she comes back home after a tour to see her husband has started treating her coldly, she’s confused and wonders if he has a new woman. Alexander has always been loyal to his wife. What happens when he hears rumors about her? Will he dismiss them? Or will he let it foster and end up ruining his marriage? ~•~ His head whipped to the side from the impact of my slap. His mouth fell open, surprised I’d raised my hand on him. He tried to speak but I didn’t let him. “How dare you, Alex?” I questioned, burning with anger. “How dare you accuse me of such!?”

“Please don’t hurt me, I will do anything you want me to, I will not tell anyone anything. I swear on my life, I don’t want to die please” I pleaded, it was the least I could do in a situation like this. After all that I had seen, I knew I was nothing to him than just another body that he could drop dead. I closed my eyes hoping and praying that he would spare my life. “Anything?” I hear him say and I open my eyes immediately. Was he accepting my offer, was he going to spare my life. He was already standing in front of me, I had to tilt my head backwards a great deal to catch a glimpse of his face. “Yes anything” I nodded my head.

On break from college, and desperate to escape the mundane of her current life, Mira Marshall ignores the superstitious and paranoid nature of her family to leave the house and see the world for a few weeks. Mira wants to see a change in scenery, and roam in wide open spaces that shame the small house and city life she's been confined to. She wants to leave it all behind for a few weeks, but not everything wants to remain behind. Strange incidents and an ever growing list of questions inspire Mira to detour and venture to the area where her parents were slaughtered on a camping trip. Emboldened by a desire for answers and justice, Mira digs deeper into her family's history and into the area. She soon crosses paths with a vengeful being who's hatred of her family well surpasses a century. She doesn't know him, but he knows her.

My husband and I spend 50 loving years together. On the day of our golden wedding anniversary, someone pushes me down a flight of stairs. As I drift in and out of consciousness, I miraculously regain my hearing. I lost it in the process of saving my husband when we were younger. I hear my husband say to my son, "You shouldn't have dirtied your hands." "How long more are you going to put up with her, Dad? Calista doesn't have much longer to wait." My husband sighs heavily. After a moment, I feel someone remove my oxygen tube. I descend into boundless darkness. When I open my eyes again, I've been taken back to the 80s—before I married my husband. The only difference is that I can hear this time.

"Those are the berries you seek, my Luna." "So these are real and not a dream like the last time you almost killed me?" A soft chuckle scattered around. "They are real, Dina. Drop your baskets, they will be filled before you're done with me." "Done with you?" Letting the baskets sit on the ground, my eyes rolled around searchingly. ~~~~~~~~ "Open the gate for my Luna. Take her straight to my chamber, then seal the gate." "Yes, Alpha." As the voice dissolved, Frat glanced at me and took a step backwards. "Please come with me, Luna. I shall take you now to go meet your Alpha." ~~~~~~~ Everything seems normal to their eyes, yet, everyone thinks nothing is normal. Now I'm stuck, trapped where I'm not supposed to be. It seems sweet though, but no one sees it from my angel. I hope you will?

Before my wedding, my future sister-in-law diagnoses me with cervical erosion. She insists it's because of my promiscuity. My boyfriend arranges for my sister-in-law to operate on me without my permission. After the surgery, I find that my womb is missing. I'm furious, and I want to know what's happened. However, my boyfriend berates me. "It's perfectly normal for Kate to make a mistake since it was her first surgery. You're her sister-in-law—stop making a big deal out of a small thing!" I refuse to settle the matter privately and call the cops. That's when my boyfriend secretly murders me via poisoning for the sake of his sister's future. When I open my eyes again, I find that I've been taken back to before the surgery.

Before meeting my girlfriend's parents, she promises me up and down, "Don't worry. My dad is super easygoing. Just a little naive, that's all!" I actually buy it and show up at their door with my arms full of gifts. But the second the door swings open, I freeze in my tracks at the entryway. My future father-in-law, Mike Bennett, is standing there dressed head-to-toe as a prince. My jaw drops, but my girlfriend, Alicia Bennett, just flashes a bright smile. "This is my dad's fetish. Don't mind him." I take a deep breath and hold out the gifts with both hands. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Bennett. Here's a little something for—" Before I can even finish speaking, Mike snaps, "Why are you calling me Mr. Bennett? You shall address me as Prince Mike!"

CONSIDER THIS YOUR FORMAL WARNING ‼️ These stories are made to be read behind closed doors. This is a collection of raw, unhinged filth and intoxicating tension. No sweet talk, no boundaries, and absolutely nothing is off limits. From the quiet sanctuary of a church to the dark corners of hell, every single line is crossed. Watch a holy priest break his vows to devour the temptation begging on his altar. Feel the heat when a stepbrother returns after three long years to claim his little sister. Watch a ruthless mafia don pin down the only witness he was supposed to kill. Every story is fast, explicit, and dripping with pure, undeniable lust. These are dominant men completely consumed by their darkest urges, and bold women who know exactly how to make them beg. If you’re ready to dive straight into the deep end of forbidden pleasures, open up. The dark is waiting.

*COMPLETED: At a young age, tragedy strikes Aiden Miller (a.k.a Jake Tyler) forcing him to leave home with his only determination which is to take revenge soon. Years later, Aiden believes that he has conquered his demons and is now ready to face his past and returns home. However, after returning home, he soon discovers the brutal reality of those tragic events from years ago. Who knows how many more things are hidden? On this journey, Aiden encounters a young and beautiful girl, Layla Smith. They both share similar pain and are the ones who could help and heal each other. Will their hearts finally open for each other? What has fate stored in for them? Lastly, To what extent are they willing to go for their Venomous Revenge? A gripping novel, packed with thriller, suspense, the sparkle of love, and loads of life lessons.