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The dark matter had come to claim her soul. "Don't go. Do as he says," grandmother said. Suzanne blinked and looked into her grandmother's face. "Grandmama?” Grandmother's eyes were no longer glazed, and she had spoken with such clarity when usually, her speech was slurred. At that very moment, Suzanne had no doubt that her grandmother’s mind was crystal clear. Grandmother held onto Suzanne's hand and gently pried open her palm, revealing the black mark. Grandmother's eyes narrowed as she traced her bony finger on Suzanne's palm before staring back at Suzanne. "This," she pointed at Suzanne's palm, "This is the mark of the beast.”

Athena, a young Omega werewolf, hides in the shadows of a pack that despises females. But when the Alpha discovers her existence, she's forced to flee for her life. Captured by Dante, a Lycan prince, she expects death. Instead, a forbidden bond forms between them. A dangerous love affair with deadly secrets and mistakes. Will their love thrive or will their worlds tear them apart?

My whole life, I’ve known there’s something different about me. I didn’t realize how different until four guys show up all claiming that they are destined to be my mates. They’re not human, and they say I’m not either. But if I’m not human then what am I? Now I’m forced to go to a school where I don’t belong and am reminded of it everyday. Creatures I never imagined were real that used to give me nightmares are everywhere I turn. The world that once existed is gone. Will anything ever be like it was again?

The prophecy was that whoever will mate Sabrina, would emerge as the most powerful man in the universe. She was a direct descendent of the moon goddess. A blessing for wolves to overpower the dragons. Sabrina was 8 when she got promised to the future Alpha King. She had accepted her fate, believing she had no mate. Years passed and as decided, the Alpha king sent a group of people to bring her to the kingdom when she turned 18. But life throws her a curveball when she finds her mate in that group. What's worse, he fails to recognize her as he is wolfless. Her mate is devotedly loyal to his younger brother and the future Alpha King. Sabrina has only 7 days to make him believe that she is his mate as on the 8th day she would be mated to the future Alpha King. Would she be able to convince him that she is his to claim before the Alpha King stakes his claim on her and unleash bloodshed on dragons?

"Do you miss me Bella...mia" She could recognize that voice even in her sleep. She stood frozen looking at him with wide eyes. "W..what.." she tried speaking but immediately closed her mouth breathing hard. She glared at him HARD while a handsome smirk appeared on his face. "What the hell are you doing in my house?!" she said,his eyes moving across her body especially on her exposed legs. He suddenly stood on his feet and she moved back, his presence affecting her. "What happened to your elbow" he asked. That was actually the first thing he noticed when she stepped out of the bathroom with a red towel wrapped around her tiny frame. "Why should I tell you that. I owe you no explanation" She said feeling uncomfortable under his scrutinized gaze. He took three long strides towards her before pinning her to the wall, his hot breath fanning her neck. Lexi could feel her heart pounding in her chest as her eyes met his ocean blue eyes. She hates to deny it but he grew much more handsome than before. A slow smirk appeared on his lips as he wrapped his arms around her waist. Lexi shook, trying to push him off but he stood gallantly like a statue, his height towering above her. " Let me ..go.. now" her voice hoarse. " I hate repeating myself Lexi. You might wanna start talking" Lexi Thompson, a retired cop, is trapped in a toxic game of cat and mouse with Antonio Saint Claire, a ruthless mafia kingpin. Lexi Thompson thought she'd escaped Antonio Saint Claire's toxic grasp but his obsession runs deep. Now she must play by his rules to preserve her sanity. Will she find a way to break free, or will their twisted love consume them both ?.

In a world where laughter and chaos collide, meet our hilarious, mischievous, and dirt-poor teenager, who just so happens to be the younger brother of a high-ranking conglomerate. Despite his sharp intellect, he's utterly clueless when it comes to love, especially with a girl who harbors feelings for him. His endearing innocence will leave you feeling excited, irritated, and downright annoyed all at once. Initially timid and fainthearted, this young man's journey to strength is spurred on by his fierce older sister, whose skills rival those of the legendary Yoo Leejin—strong, agile, and exceptionally trained. Together, they navigate the treacherous waters of gang rivalries and thuggish challenges, proving that family ties can forge unbreakable bonds. What can you expect from this rollercoaster of a story? The romance? Oh, it exists and simmers just beneath the surface! The action? Absolutely, with adrenaline-pumping encounters! The humor? A hearty dose of laughter awaits! The mystery? Intrigue lurks around every corner! Join them on this wild adventure and witness their transformation from 'Poor to Perfect'! Watch only on 'Poor to Perfect.' Find me on Facebook: Thai Qu Cing ^^

Emotionally abused, cheated on and disrespected by her boyfriend to the extent Xenia Wiston began questioning her worth, she couldn't take it anymore and had to end things with him. But to her surprised, he wasn't bothered by their breakup... ..... "What did you say?" "I'm breaking up with you if you leave me now and go in there again. And this time, I mean it." Vin let out a mirthless chuckle and gave me a once-over glance. "Sure, suit yourself. I'm damn tired of your shit as well." I almost couldn't believe my eyes and ears. However, it wasn't the first time such was happening... My crossed arms dropped to my sides in disbelief at his words and my lips parted slightly in shock. "W-what! Y-you don't get to say that to..." "Besides," he interrupted, "this shouldn't be considered a relationship. I have nothing to lose Xenia but heck, you do." ..... That very day, Xenia promised to make him regret his words and she was sure to keep her promise five years later... Only this time, she completely took Vin Winchester by surprise. He never expected she could amount to anything without him and neither did he imagined she could have thousands of his kind willing to be stepped on for her sake. But most certainly, did he not expect to be on a confrontation with Xavier Lancaster, his worst nightmare....

Kael was raised on one unshakable belief: fated mates were a weakness. Stories of alphas losing their minds, their control, and eventually their lives over mates had been passed down like cautionary tales. His great-grandfather had been one of them, brought to ruin by the unbearable loss of his mate. Kael’s grandfather had made sure that never happened again, enforcing strict laws which prioritized strength over sentiment. The pack thrived under that discipline. No one bonded. No one lost themselves. Kael believed in those laws. He wanted to believe. But wanting and doing weren’t exactly the same thing. Now, standing face to face with his fated mate, he was at a crossroads. Accepting them could fracture everything he was taught to protect. Rejecting them might break something in him that he would never be able to fix. Either way, the consequences were inevitable and permanent. Max never asked for much out of life. Just to finish her endless list of chores quickly so she could go to school, where the world felt wide and full of things to learn. Existing quietly had always been her way, keeping her head down, staying out of trouble, and doing her best to be invisible. But nothing about her life was simple.The most popular boy in school suddenly seemed interested in her for reasons she couldn’t understand. He was good looking, admired by all and magnetic, while she was awkward, quiet and unimportant. Soon, Max would find out that she wasn’t so small after all, and her life, every strange, shadowed part of it, was just one piece in a much bigger puzzle. And Kael? He wasn’t just the school’s golden boy. He was the beginning of everything.

For months Alex has watched Olivia as she calls out to every protective instinct he possesses. When Olivia's life hits rock bottom as a result of her mother's Alzheimer's, Alex sees his opportunity to insert himself into Olivia's life. Knowing how vulnerable she is, her acceptance of his proposal is inevitable; spend one year as his wife in return for paying off her debts and her mother's care fees. Unfortunately, the foundation of their marriage is based on a secret that Alex is determined to protect from both his family and Olivia; his BDSM lifestyle as a Dom. However, when Olivia uncovers Alex's secret, instead of the disgust Alex is anticipating, Olivia embraces his dominant side and slowly begins to explore her own sexuality. Unfortunately, their happiness is threatened by a plot between Alex's unstable ex-submissive and Liv's deadbeat alcoholic father who abandoned her and her mother when she was young. When they fail to extort Alex for money over his lifestyle, they turn to exposing Olivia and Alex's fake marriage to his mother. A final showdown between Olivia and Alex's ex-submissive finally exposes how Alex's mother was sent their pre-nuptial agreement and the key players in the plot are held accountable. Olivia also forces Alex to confront some home truths about his journey into the BDSM world. In the end, both Alex and Olivia find their happy ending by embracing both their love for each other and learning to love themselves.

I looked at her amused. I got up from my seat and stood infront of her. Not too close, not yet. ''You imagine too much Ms. Vitale. I can assure you that I'm not plotting anything, although I did plan something different". I whispered the last part. ''W-what?'' She asked looking confused. Cute. ''I'm sorry for what happened that day. You are right, I shouldn't have kissed you without your consent.'' I said taking a step forward. ''You are sorry?'' She asked looking surprised. I chuckled. ''Yes'' I said taking another step. She leaned back slightly, it's almost unnoticeable, but didn't move from her place. Trying to look brave huh? ''T-Then why are you doing all this?'' She asked in low voice. I took one last step. We are finally too close. I can feel the heat radiating from her body. I started trailing my fingers from her arm to collarbone, she shuddered and goosebumps erupted on her skin. I leaned down, brushing her earlobe with my lips, making her breath uneven. ''Are you in a relationship Ms. Vitale?'' ''N-No'' Her words came out in a whisper. ''Good.''