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I was diagnosed with Neurogenic Wolf Spirit Atrophy. In half a month, I would be dead. The day I received the diagnosis, I decided to give up treatment and donate my body to the Central Research Institute after my death. Through the mind link, I reached out to my brother, whom I hadn’t seen in six years, hoping he would help me sign the papers. He sneered and cut off the link without any hesitation. With the Spirit Severance Donation Contract, a formal waiver of my right to have my wolf spirit returned to my pack's sacred grounds after death, I crossed countless territories alone to the high-ranking city where he resided. He had been promoted to commander of the Silverfang Patrol, basking in glory. He casually signed the document without even looking at me, then said with chilling indifference, “Don’t ever come to me again. Given how ungrateful you are, I can't be bothered to give you a proper burial." I nodded lightly. “I understand.” He did not know that the money for his treatments in the past years had come from me. Now, there were only seven days left until my death.

“You took a photo of me without my permission.” “Then why do you look like you want to be seen?” Elliot Marlowe is a struggling photographer living paycheck to paycheck in a tiny New York apartment. One accidental photo in Central Park changes everything—a haunting shot of a mysterious, brooding man who turns out to be none other than Damien Whitlock, the untouchable billionaire tech mogul with a reputation as cold as his fortune. Instead of suing, Damien makes Elliot an offer: become his personal photographer. It's the beginning of a dangerous game—one filled with stolen glances, unspoken truths, and a fake relationship meant to protect Damien’s public image. But behind Damien’s icy exterior lies an artist scarred by betrayal, and behind Elliot’s lens is a man desperate to feel seen for the first time. As the line between performance and passion begins to blur, secrets unravel. A fake kiss becomes real. A lie about love becomes a truth too big to silence. And when heartbreak and ambition threaten to tear them apart, both must choose between fear and vulnerability, between survival and surrender. In a world where image is everything, can two men find the courage to be each other’s truth? Or will the picture-perfect illusion destroy them both?

Content Warning: This story contains explicit sexual content. The relationships depicted in this narrative primarily revolve around the BDSM lifestyle. It's essential to note that the central relationship between Sean and Lisa is not characterized as domestic abuse but rather as a profoundly trusting and consensual BDSM connection. Lisa has endured a turbulent past, marked by a toxic ex-partner and lingering emotional scars that have led her to withdraw from society. In an attempt to live a life away from the judgmental eyes of others, she keeps her distance from most people, confiding in only her two close friends. However, everything changes when Lisa crosses paths with Sean. He ignites a desire within her to explore her sexual side once more. Sean becomes Lisa's guide, introducing her to the authentic dynamics of a BDSM relationship, characterized by a genuine Dom. Throughout the narrative, we delve into a myriad of highs and lows, exploring various facets of BDSM, such as the roles of a submissive (Slave or Brat) and a dominant (Dom). The story also delves into the intricacies of polyamorous relationships, showcasing the complexities and dynamics that come with them. As Lisa embarks on this transformative journey, she navigates the complexities of her newfound desires and the unique connection she shares with Sean. Their exploration of the BDSM lifestyle unfolds as they learn, grow, and face the intricacies of trust, submission, and dominance within their relationship.

Rebecca Allen thought Lilac Grove was a great place to start over, away from her abusive ex-husband. But people are going missing. There’re too many hunters ready to shoot anything that moves around for everyone’s comfort. Now, the drop-dead gorgeous owner of The Wolf’s Den Bar, Robert Northgate, is missing. Rebecca was one of the last people to see him. It’s not even lunch. On the way home from work, Becky finds an injured wolf on the road. The wolf is lucky, she’s the new town vet. Robert Northgate’s day isn’t going any better. He’s under pressure to keep the money flowing for his pack. Times are hard. Though the annoying hunters are at least spending some money like it’s water but there are too many shoot first types around for Robert’s comfort. As the Shadow Mists Pack Alpha. It gets worse when he’s attacked rogue wolves in his territory. They leave him for dead on a rural road. On the same day, he meets his very human mate. How can he explain the existence of werewolves to Rebecca? It’s Robert’s job to protect his people. But his mate is a lowly human and prejudices run deep with the elders. Can he find love with his mate without losing his pack’s confidence? Can he stop the disappearances and find the missing people? Will he be able to stop the rogue wolves from taking his territory before some hunter shoots first and someone dies? Original Cover Design by Central Covers

Claire was KCPD homicide detective at Kibich central precinct. She was engaged to Adams, a mythology professor at Kibich University. Their life together was perfect until one fateful morning. Detective Claire woke to a phone call that notified her of her father’s mysterious death. She called her mother; they had separated with the father, to let her know of the news. In the confusion of her father’s death, across the street from the scene, she saw a man watching. She went to confront him but he was long gone when she got there. Before she could go back to the crime scene, she received a call from her mother with a question of whether ‘Vivienda de Vampiros’ meant anything to her. Without a clue, her mother apologized to her and promised to let her know more about her family history, who she really was and, BLOOD CITY. Later, her mother explained to her that she was born in a vampire hunter’s family. She was meant to be a vampire hunter. From that moment on, her life took a much-unexpected turn to the worst. She took her time to study more about vampires. As she was busy hunting her father’s killer, she crossed paths with Daniel, a vampire that, against all odds was protecting her and her family. The unfolding of events led to her having feelings for the Vampire. This became a wedge between her and Adams. Later Adams was manipulated by Catherine in the name of love to get close to Claire but was finally turned which led to his death. Later, she was able to defeat and kill Thomas and Catherine with the help of her mother and Daniel. In the end, Claire and Daniel married and lived happily ever after.

BE WARNED! 18+ ADULT CONTENT WITHIN!! The smile on her face, the smoothness of her lips, the freshness of her breath and the sweetness between her legs were all he began to think of. Oh, how he longed for that moment of lustful passion he'd be satisfying when he finds his way between her thighs. "I'll have you all night and share you with no one else. I want to make love to you till the break of day!" "Just shut up, lay down on that bed and spread your legs wide open for me. I'd be right back." Meet Justin Smith, the son of Central City's wealthiest man, who owns a slew of businesses including Smith Technology and Enterprise. Justin, a young 26-year-old Billionaire who is well-mannered and well-connected, must marry the daughter of his father's best friend to fulfill his dying mother's wish. He's a cold-blooded man who doesn't express emotion. Valerie Houston is a 24-year-old daughter of the wealthy Houston family who owns a car company. She's determined, diligent, and has a strong spirit. Her parents plan for her to marry one of the wealthy smiths. They have no choice but to follow their parents' instructions. What happens if Valerie and Justin start to fall in love? Will their romance blossom as a result of their love? What happens if Valerie's ex-boyfriend Scott, a well-known burglar, comes after her to reclaim her? Will the cold-hearted Justin be able to save Valerie? Will she play the role of Juliet, and he will play the role of Romeo? In this exciting, mind-blowing, love-filled, and romantic narrative, you'll find out!

Phoenix’s life takes a disastrous turn when she wakes up in a grimy hotel room just two days before her mating ceremony. Her life is ruined, and she didn’t need a soothsayer to tell her because not only is their a lingering smell on the sheet, which indicates that she has been unfaithful, Dylan is in the hotel room yelling profanities at her. By her unexplained actions, she has become disgraced, banished, and may have sparked a war between her pack and Dylan’s. Werewolves mate for a life, and a broken mating arrangement is an unforgivable sin. At 16, Phoenix was promised to Dylan as a way to unify their packs after years of rivalry. An alliance now broken by her infidelity. Although she would have preferred to wait for her chosen mate, she has long accepted that being Dylan’s chosen mate and Luna of his pack is a fate she can endure. Now branded as a disgrace and banished, Phoenix has been replaced by her half sister as Dylan’s mate. Exiled from the home she has always known, Phoenix is left to wander the forests as a rogue. Her central thought is to survive and navigate life alone whilst looking for a pack that will take her in, but she must face all her fears one at a time. Her life in exile takes an unexpected twist when she finds her true mate in the most unexpected way. How does she keep the secret of being the fated golden wolf? How does she stay away from her chosen mate to keep her secret? Will she learn to harness her powers and save her kind from a looming war with the hunters? Like her name, will she rise from the ashes?

The day my family and the Fido family decided I should marry Callum Fido, I shocked everyone by rejecting the arrangement. Without hesitation, I instead chose Jaxon Fido, Callum’s uncle. Everyone was stunned. After all, everyone in Central City knew I, Moon Sawyer, had loved Callum more than I loved myself. When I was young and naive, I had declared I would marry no one but him. I followed him for ten years and lost who I was in the process. If he told me to go left, I would never dare turn right. If he told me to jump into the ocean, I would have done it without thinking. In my past life, I got to marry Callum, just like I always wanted. But on our wedding day, he shut the door in my face. He pressed the knife he had personally sharpened against my chest and said, “The one I love and want to marry has always been Ruby. The only way you’ll enter this house is as a dead body.” Ruby Sawyer was my sister. The Fido family had called him ungrateful and forced him to go through with the marriage. But after the wedding, he kept looking for women who looked like Ruby and flaunted his affection for them in front of everyone. He let every one of his mistresses insult me, belittle me, and walk all over me. When I was pregnant, I was pushed down the stairs, and both my baby and I died. With a second chance at life, I chose to stay away from him and let him be with Ruby. But I never expected that the day the Fido family agreed to my new engagement, Callum would completely lose his mind.

MUSIM CINTA DI SEOUL 2 adalah lanjutan novel dari BIDIKAN CINTA UNTUK KIM DAE JUNG. Warning 18+ "Tak ku pedulikan seberapa banyak aku menyesap lara, yang aku tahu bersamamu suatu kewajiban dari Tuhan. " Tak ada pernikahan yang sempurna, tak lepas dari ujian serta badai mengintai. Anna, Dae Jung,dan Dae Song, masih memerankan kisah cinta reinkarnasi pahlawan Korea, Hang Baek Hyeon dan Yama, gadis muslim Indonesia. Di tahun ke-5 setelah Dae Jung koma, harapan mulai mengikis pada Anna. Kedua anak kembar yang terlahir tanpa sambutan ayah mulai lelah bertanya, kenapa ayahnya hanya berbaring lelap di atas ranjang. Cinta Dae Song pada adik iparnya makin menyeruak, begitu banyak perempuan datang menawari tubuh dan cinta, namun hanya adik iparnya yang ia cintai, Anna. Sosok inspirasi kehidupan korain bak musim semi di Pulau Jeju. Lalu siapakah sosok gadis bercadar yang tinggal di Seoul Central Mosque? sangat misterius, hingga berani menyendukan mata pada Dae Song yang atheis, sedangkan cinta turun ranjang siap ia lakoni pada Anna. Jangan lupa pada pria berhati lembut yang mualaf karena Anna, dia Jun Hyun. Senantiasa menanti Anna di sudut yang sama, sisi yang tak pernah lagi ia ungkap selain memandangi Anna dalam endapan matanya. Tetapi ternyata ada sosok roh yang berkeliaran di rumah Korain, itu Kim Dae Jung. Berusaha bangkit dari alam bawa sadarnya ingin membuat Anna percaya dia akan kembali sadar lagi. "Anna, aku ada disini, aku akan kembali bersama kalian." Ikuti kisah dramatis mereka dalam season 2 ini.

Vivez avec moi et à travers les yeux de Sofia, l'enquête qui a bouleversé la vie de la jeune commissaire Valenti… Paris, fin d'année 2023, la capitale est plongée dans un hiver glacial, les routes sont désertes. Sofia Valenti, jeune commissaire de 29 ans, cheffe au central de la brigade criminelle, est réveillée en pleine nuit par le lieutenant Leeroy, elle se retrouve en charge d'une affaire bien sombre. Un meurtrier vient de frapper dans plusieurs arrondissements de Paris, laissant derrière lui des scènes de crimes aussi brutales qu'énigmatiques. L'enquête semble simple au début, mais très rapidement la commissaire se rendra compte de la complexité de la personnalité de l'assassin. Au fil des investigations, le profil du criminel le plus recherché de Paris se détaillera enfin. L’enquête prendra un tournant décisif quand l’équipe de Sofia accumulera de lourdes preuves contre lui. Une course contre-la-montre commencera alors, dans le but de l’attraper avant qu’il ne frappe à nouveau. Avec ses rebondissements et ses révélations plus que troublantes, la commissaire devra aussi faire face aux mensonges et a la manipulation. Des fantômes du passé ressurgiront, ce qui ne présagera rien de bon pour l'équipe d'enquêteurs. Qu’adviendra-t-il quand la vérité éclatera ENFIN ? Découvrez Alter-ego, l’histoire d’un second soit.