Shadows Artinya

His steely gaze bore into mine, an abyss of emotionless darkness. "Marc-" "SHUT UP!" I flinched, a shudder coursing through me. He came on closer, his fingers tightening around my neck, a cruel parody of a caress. I met his frightening stare, I stared at him breathing heavily. "Just be still." I lowered my face, eyelids fluttering shut, as if seeking solace in the darkness. "I own you." His declaration resounding heavy in the air, an unbreakable chain binding me to this desire’s. In that moment, I knew - there was no escaping the clutches of this man who held me captive, body and soul. **************** In the heart of a city shrouded in shadows and secrets, Elena Santiago's life takes a dangerous plunge. Her father's debts drag them to the doorstep of Don Marco De Luca, an astute and enigmatic mafia overlord, thrusting Elena into a world of scary gambles and lethal allure. Boundaries blur between allegiance and survival as Elena must survive through a web of deception, where every move becomes a battle cry. With her family's future teetering on a razor's edge, she finds herself torn between defying the merciless Don and submitting to a life of total servitude. ******** Will she succumb to his desires… or hers?!

She was just a jilted bride-to-be looking to drown her sorrows. He was a billionaire bachelor resigned to an arranged marriage. But when their worlds collided one fateful night, Lily Walker and James Watson did the unthinkable - they got drunk-married in a spirited act of rebellion. Now, Lily finds herself thrust into James' ultra-elite social circle where his vengeful ex-fiancée Chloe will do anything to take her down. Chloe wages a relentless campaign to sabotage the new couple, Stop at nothing to destroy Lily and dissolve the marriage she sees as a sham. Banding together against the salacious gossip and endless scheming, Lily and James gradually fall for each other's fiery spirits. But darker secrets and escalating scandals loom, threatening to tear them apart for good. Can they fight against the vicious social vultures and build a real partnership? Or will high society's devious shadows finally force Lily out of the lavish life she never asked for?

Selena Bennett never thought her life would spiral so far out of control. Sold to the mafia to settle her father’s gambling debts, she finds herself face-to-face with Adrian Russo, the cold and ruthless mafia don who bought her freedom. But Adrian isn’t just any stranger—he’s the ex-fiancé whose heart she shattered years ago. Adrian is determined to punish Selena for abandoning him without a reason, even as old feelings resurface. But Selena harbors a heartbreaking secret: she broke off their engagement to protect Adrian from a truth she couldn’t bear to reveal. As their lives entangle in the dangerous world of the mafia, buried emotions erupt, betrayal lurks in the shadows, and secrets threaten to destroy any hope of reconciliation. Can they overcome the pain of the past, or will the mafia world tear them apart forever?

"If choosing the darkness is the way to be with you, then I will. It's either I'll face the same faith or I'll die in peace and let your shadows buried in the depth-down truth of my mind. I want to taste your deadly bloodline then if this is the last time." "Roses are Red, Violets are Blue Baby, I'm sorry? But I need to let you go."

Camster Academy, a prestigious academy which is known for its mark to create elite charmers of Olympus. A popular school for every teenagers. But deep within, it has its secret that no one has ever know - or what they thought - not until she came. Arya Arabella Dasiria Camster - the cocky and prideful absolute charmer - is destined to die before she could even rule the world. Why? Because she doesn't believe that 'they' exist. She doesn't believe that gods and goddesses exists in a world of magic. Offended by her words, they spawned the ancient monsters and released them to kill her. They were all dressed as a normal student as a disguise to dispose her. One after another, Arya faced every single creature that was trying to get in her way. But after all that, the boss finally came, can she survive the dangerous monsters lurking in the shadows inside her own school? Let's see if she can change her fate. Let's see if she can fulfill her dream to rule the world, of becoming the Queen. "Every dream has challenges to face and I will crush every single one of them."

In the shadows of the night, love takes on a deadly form. Aria, a human, finds herself caught in a forbidden romance between two powerful beings, an Alpha werewolf and a Silver blood vampire. Both are possessive of her, both are willing to kill for her, and both will stop at nothing to make her theirs. As they fight for her love, Aria is pulled into a dangerous game of power and manipulation. Will she survive the love triangle or will it consume her? As they navigate through the dangers of their past, they each discover that their love is stronger than any obstacles they may face, and they will do anything to be together. But will their love survive the ultimate test of life and death? Find out in this gripping tale of love, fate and sacrifice. A Dark Romance between a Gruesome Werewolf, a Blood thirsty Vampire, and a human where they find each other and their love is so strong that it transcends death and curses.

When Lynette returns home after years at a secluded temple, she expects to reunite with her best friend, Rowan. Instead, she finds someone who looks like him but feels entirely different—a stranger with Rowan’s face, an aura of danger, and an inexplicable pull that leaves her breathless. Determined to uncover the truth behind Kassian’s enigmatic walls, Lynette vows to make him hers—even if it means facing the shadows of his past and the secrets he refuses to reveal. Kassian, hiding under his twin’s identity, is unprepared for the storm Lynette brings into his life. Discovering she is his fated mate—a bond so rare it’s practically myth—thrusts him into a whirlwind of guilt, fear and longing. Torn between protecting the memory of his brother and the magnetic connection he feels with Lynette, Kassian fights to keep his resurging powers and deadly secrets at bay before they spiral out of control. As ancient forces awaken, Lynette finds herself pulled into a hidden world of shifters, fae, and vampires, unraveling truths about her own past that challenge everything she thought she knew. With darkness rising and their bond tested by betrayal and danger, Lynette and Kassian must decide if love and determination can overcome fate’s cruel hand—or if their secrets will tear them apart forever.

When Selene, the daughter of an exiled Alpha, is rejected by her fated mate and left for dead, she swears revenge. With the power of the moon goddess on her side and the unexpected bond with four powerful and mysterious Alphas, Selene embarks on a journey of vengeance, love, and survival. In a world where betrayal lurks at every turn and ancient magic rises from the shadows, she must uncover the secrets of her past and face the ultimate enemy—a tyrant Alpha determined to destroy all who defy him. Theme: The themes of the story include the power of self-discovery, the complexity of love and loyalty, and the strength found in embracing one's true identity. The novel also explores revenge, betrayal, healing from emotional scars, and the journey to reclaim what was stolen—both physically and emotionally.

There is a secret about Freya’s birth, and everyone around her has worked hard to keep it from her. As a hybrid werewolf with powers never seen before, she is the best in her field with only one task; to kill. When her newest assignment turns out to be her mate, her life is thrown into chaos. She is determined to kill him and prove that she is worthy, but not even she is powerful enough to resist her mate’s calling. Freya may just have found a man worth submitting to, but three men? It must be the goddess’ cruel joke! Shadows of the past whisper their secrets and the biggest conspiracy surrounding her blood and the dangerous power it possesses may yet be unraveled. Freya will need an army at her side to face her demons, but first she must find a balance between her mates and stop them from killing each other before she can save the world from the dark forces that intend to break it. Join me on this exciting journey of exquisite love, dangerous lust, dark jealousy and possessiveness, and betrayals from the people you least expect it!

**BOOK RE-EDIT ON ALL CHAPTERS** Welcome to Rockshore Bay, a charming coastal city nestled between rugged cliffs and the vast, untamed ocean. The salty tang of the sea hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the faint aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from the local bakery. But beneath this idyllic facade lies a world veiled in shadows—a world where ancient powers stir and the supernatural thrives. Here, danger lurks behind every corner, hidden in the flicker of streetlights and the whispers of the waves. It is in this city, where the mundane and the extraordinary collide, that the fates of two fractured souls are set to intertwine. Beneath the serene surface lies a world protected by ancient powers, where caramel-skinned Hugo Griffin, a black-haired, sea-green-eyed werewolf, navigates the complexities of his dual life. Unlike traditional Alphas born into leadership, Hugo is a bitten werewolf who fought his way to become the formidable leader of the Ocean Crest Pack—the most powerful on the East Coast. But even as he commands respect, Hugo battles the darkness within himself, a shadow that threatens to consume him entirely. Inland, Sarai Carter—a feisty, raven-haired young woman with sapphire-blue eyes—is rediscovering her strength after escaping the clutches of a toxic relationship. Longing for love but haunted by the fear of a curse that condemns her to loneliness, Sarai faces a crossroads. As Hugo’s burdens grow heavier and Sarai tries to heal, their paths collide in a whirlwind of passion and pain. Both are fighting their inner demons, but when they come together, will they find redemption or ruin?