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"What if I choose not to go?” His phone rang. “Like I said, it is going to cost you dearly. Do not test me.” Emily was sold to Cedric in exchange for freedom. Waking up to this nightmare after the plane crash, she wished for death. Cedric Monette being a renowned CEO, wants nothing with her but she was the key to his wealth. He kept her on a tight leash until she began getting close to Elliott Budd. He was irrelevant until Emily began weaving her life around him. After unfortunate events, Cedric chased her to the ends of the earth until she was his alone even when her heart belonged to another.

"Do you believe desire can be holy ,or is it always a sin" ? " Depends. Sometimes it saves you . Sometimes it ruins you." "And if you knew the ending was tragic , could you still want it" ? "Every time " Twenty different tales of obsession, betrayer,and temptation-where love is never simple or safe. From rejection mates and cursed vampire to priest breaking vows ,ex-wives hunting revenge ,and human traped between werewolves and mermaid-These stories test the limit of what we dare to want . Some lovers burn the word for each other. Some are destroyed by their own hunger . But all of them prove one truth; Desire always costs .

When Emma's sister vanishes, she's thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. A mysterious figure, hidden behind a mask, demands Emma play a twisted game of puzzles and clues to rescue her sister. With time running out, Emma must use her wits to unravel the mysteries and face the sinister forces behind the game. But as the stakes grow higher, Emma realizes the game is designed to test her limits, and the truth about her sister's disappearance may be more terrifying than she ever imagined. Will Emma solve the puzzles and save her sister, or will she become the game's next victim?

In a world ravaged by fear and violence, humanity wages a merciless war against supernatural beings. Gabriel, a brooding warlock haunted by the loss of his family, embraces a life devoid of love while honing his magical skills and evading the inquisitors. His only companion is his loyal friend, Nick. Aria, a beautiful witch unaware of her own powers, is forced to flee her destroyed village and seeks help in the city. Her path intertwines with Gabriel's, but who are they to each other? As their kind faces imminent destruction, they have to find each other in time to save themselves and their future. Their journey will test their strength and reveal the power of love amidst chaos.

Sloane Mercer has made it her mission to test every limit Professor Dalton Avery sets. Sharp-tongued, fearless, and irresistibly defiant. She turns his lectures into a battlefield of wit and willpower. Dalton prides himself on control. Of his classroom, of his reputation, and especially of his desires. But when Sloane pushes one time too many, the tension between them finally ignites. What begins as a battle for dominance becomes something far more dangerous. An illicit affair burning with passion, power, and the threat of exposure. The closer Dalton gets to losing himself to her, the more he realizes he never had control at all.

Collins’ and Alan’s story wasn’t like that of most werewolf mates. They’d both been through a lot when they finally found each other. But now she’s off to college, and he’s training fighters for the impending pack wars. The biggest thing keeping them apart now, however, is themselves. She hopes he will wait for her, but her past threatens to ruin their relationship before it even begins. Alan is being tested left and right. But the true test, is whether or not he will love a ghost for the rest of his life. The odds are stacking against them. Will love overcome it all? Or will it ruin them, and rip them to shreds, one small piece at a time?

For three years, we held a wedding in name only—my husband, Kit Rutgers, a pilot, canceled our marriage registration eighteen times. The first time, his female trainee, Katy Ferguson, had a test flight. I waited outside the county clerk’s office the whole day. The second time, he got a call from her mid-drive, made a sharp U-turn, and left me standing on the side of the road. After that, every time we planned to make it official, some crisis with Katy mysteriously arose. Eventually, I chose to walk away. But the moment I boarded a plane to Solara, he lost his mind—and chased me there.

“Hidden depths of Ambition” is a gripping tale of power, revenge, and the quest for justice, following the life of Alex, a young man driven by the tragic loss of his parents. The story begins with Alex’s childhood, where the seeds of ambition are sown as he navigates the challenges of growing up without his parents. Early on, he demonstrates leadership qualities that lead him to win a student council election, sparking his interest in politics. As he matures, Alex not only excels academically but also ventures into the business world, establishing his own successful enterprise. However, the shadow of his parents’ mysterious deaths looms over him, compelling him to investigate the truth behind their demise. This dual quest for power and revenge propels him into local politics, where he faces off against seasoned adversaries and uncovers a conspiracy that intertwines with his family’s past. As Alex’s political ambitions grow, so do the stakes. He announces his candidacy for president, employing innovative campaign strategies and facing media wars that test his character. Personal sacrifices strain his relationships, revealing the cost of his relentless pursuit of power. Allies become enemies, and betrayal lurks around every corner as he grapples with the dark side of politics. The narrative reaches a climax during the presidential race, where Alex’s leadership is put to the ultimate test amid a national crisis and the resurfacing of his parents’ case. With a coalition of unexpected allies, he confronts the forces threatening his presidency and seeks justice for his family. In the final sections of the story, Alex must navigate the aftermath of his decisions, facing the consequences of his quest for vengeance and the legacy he wishes to leave behind. What will Alex do?

"Dasar wanita jalang! Kamu tidak pantas untuk hidup, kamu harus mati! Mati! Mati!" Terdengar sumpah serapah dari dalam sebuah rumah mewah yang berada di dekat sebuah perkebunan karet. "Tidak! Tidak! Jangan, saya tidak bersalah. Jangan bunuh saya, tolong jangan bunuh saya," pinta seorang wanita muda sambil mengesot menjauh. "Jangan lari kau, Jalang! Perempuan sundal sepertimu itu lebih baik menjadi penghuni neraka," caci seorang lelaki pada seseorang. Sebastiaan menatap puas tembok di depannya yang kini sudah berubah warna dengan semburat warna merah. Lelaki itu tertawa sambil memiringkan bibirnya seraya bergumam sendiri. "Sudah kubilang, jangan pernah berani bermain api denganku jika kau ingin selamat. Tapi, sayangnya kau tak percaya dengan semua ucapanku. Kau sudah kubereskan, tinggal laki-laki yang sudah berani menyentuhmu itu saja lagi yang harus kuselesaikan." Semenjak kejadian itu, suasana perkebunan itu menjadi suram dan mencekam, terlebih ketika rumah itu dijadikan tempat tinggal seorang resesi Perang Dunia II beserta istrinya dan pada akhirnya ditemukan sudah membusuk di dalam rumah itu, tidak ada satupun yang berani berbuat macam-macam meskipun hanya sekedar bercanda. Hingga berpuluh tahun kemudian, ketika ada serombongan kecil mahasiswa yang datang karena ingin mendaki gunung dan malah tersesat di rumah milik Sebastiaan Van de Kroft tersebut dan tidak bisa keluar lagi Suasana mencekam begitu terasa di rumah itu, terlebih saat satu per satu dari mereka harus menerima berbagai teror yang membahayakan nyawa.

The Legend of Karistus is a story the elders told to keep the young ones in line. At least that's what Damon Cortez thought. But then a sexy stranger started at Moonvalley High, and weird things began to happen. Lisa Montgomery wasn't there to make friends. She has a bad temper and a long history of violent blackouts. Moonvalley is the last chance she has to get an education. When wolves start disappearing and legend becomes flesh and bone, can Damon pass the test? What will he do with a mate far stronger than his Alpha wolf? And when a Royal reappears from a line thought dead, who is the rightful ruler of the kingdom? Read on at your own risk.