Templar Cross

Thirty years ago, a progressive rock band called The Yellow Kings began recording what would become their first and final album. Titled “The Final Reconciliation,” the album was expected to usher in a new renaissance of heavy metal, but it was shelved following a tragic concert that left all but one dead. The sole survivor of that horrific incident was the band’s lead guitarist, Aidan Cross, who’s kept silent about the circumstances leading up to that ill-fated performance—until now. For the first time since the tragedy, Aidan has granted an exclusive interview to finally put rumors to rest and address a question that has haunted the music industry for decades: What happened to The Yellow Kings? The answer will terrify you. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

After Amber Louise Yzabelle ran away when she knew that she was pregnant and thought her man died in the accident, she started to live independently with her son, Ethan. Until she met Barack, a renowned businessman who was once her boss and she as the secretary became her fiance. As fate plays her so well, they have to deal with a business in the Philippines where Amber originally came from. What if the father of her son was actually alive but did not know that they had a child would cross on her path once again? Would she introduce her son to him or stand that it was hers and Barack's son? Would she forget and bury everything in the past or she will choose to Remember the forgotten? Remember Me, Aly Book 2

When profiler Ava Cross returns to her father’s secluded hometown after his sudden death, she expects grief and old ghosts — not a series of brutal killings and a predator with glowing gold eyes watching her window. Drawn into the secrets of Silverpine, Ava discovers a hidden world of shapeshifters bound by a centuries-old pact now crumbling under a blood-moon prophecy. Everyone wants something from her: Rowan, the deputy who swore to protect her; Elias, the alpha who claims she belongs to the pack; and Silas, the rogue who warns she’s in danger from them all. Torn between loyalty and survival, Ava must uncover the truth about her heritage and make an impossible choice—before the next full moon rises and the hunt begins.

Elena wanted to leave the mafia world and start a new life, so she left to start a new life. A funeral forced her to return home, where she found herself in the arms of her arch-nemesis, Roman De Luca. He was as ruthless as he was handsome, and after his father's death, he became a mafia boss. One night, a fire broke out between them, and she remembered why he was her childhood crush. Ignoring their mutual hatred, his new status as a mafia boss, and most importantly, the fact that he was her brother's best friend, they crossed a line that he demanded they never cross again. But that's how life works...she was pregnant with Roman’s child.

The romance between Avril and Sean starts with youth and innocence. They navigate the ups and downs of their relationship, sharing dreams and building a future together. However, when unforeseen family problems cast a stormy shadow over their lives, the young couple is forced to part ways. As years pass, Avril and Sean lead separate lives, each haunted by the memories of a lost love. But fate has an enigmatic way of doing its magic. They cross paths once more, but this time they are altered individuals who have been scarred by life's hardships. Avril and Sean need to face the demons of their past and work through the challenges of their current existence in order to make everything right. Can they rekindle the flames of their once-indestructible love, or will the shadows of the past prove too formidable to overcome?

Khloe Roswell is a force to be reckoned with, a "python" who strikes where it hurts most, leaving destruction in her wake. As the head of the Italian mafia group, a position inherited from her father, she is feared and respected. Her decisions are final, and anyone who dares to cross her is met with swift and brutal punishment. However, a reckless decision led to her downfall, stripping her of her title and plunging her into a life of turmoil. Meanwhile, Anthonio Armani, a handsome and powerful Turkish mafia leader, never thought he'd fall deeply in love. But fate had other plans. Under circumstances fueled by hatred and necessity, he finds himself bound to Khloe Roswell, making her his wife and Queen of the mafia once more.

Ivy Doreen was once marked by her mate, Alpha Remington Silvan—a bond she thought unbreakable. But when her wolf never surfaced and his council pressured him to choose a “stronger” Luna, Remington did the unthinkable: he broke the bond and allowed her to walk away. Years later, Ivy returns to the pack as a different woman. Her wolf has awakened, her power is undeniable and she’s no longer the girl who cried when her mate turned his back on her. But fate doesn’t care about their past. When they cross paths again, the mate bond reignites—stronger than before. Something powerful stirs between them, a rare second chance that only few are granted. But second chances come with a price.

After five years, Pamela Delgado and Jackson Martin will finally tie a knot. Their relationship was a rollercoaster ride, with so many ups and downs. But on the day of their wedding, Pamela receives a letter that shatters her heart. Jack ran away from her without stating any reason. Years later, the two became successful in their chosen fields. However, as they cross paths again, Pamela faces a major challenge as a journalist—the exposé of the alleged corruption in Montajo General Hospital and Jack is one of the key sources—in disguise of dating. Her daughter, Beatrisse Delgado-Martin, is diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) and needs urgent surgery. But Pamela is facing financial instability and is not enough to support her daughter's surgery.

It doesn't matter if she is an angel; it's more than enough as long as she rules beside me in hell. Born with a silver spoon, Clara Lawson has everything she could ask for love, money, and freedom. After graduating, she plans to marry her boyfriend and live a peaceful life. That was the plan until she encounters the last man she wants to cross paths with, the tyrant mafia. Morris Casper is known for his cruel methods and ruthless reputation force her into an engagement. Clara never thought she would ever fall for the person she hated, on top of that, the man ten years older than her but her childish heart can't seem to resist the older temptation.

Raina Cole doesn’t believe in love not after being left at the altar by the man she thought she’d spend forever with. So when her ex invites her to his wedding, she does what any humiliated woman with money and pride would do; she hires the most dangerous man she’s ever met to play her perfect boyfriend. Gorgeous enough to make her ex choke on regret. Aiden Cross is exactly that man. Sinful. Silent. Addictive. Only he isn’t what he seems He’s not a date-for-hire. He’s an assassin sent to end her life. But the closer he gets, the harder it becomes to remember which side he’s on.