Zero-day Attack Chapter 1

In the shadowed alleys of Ravenwood, Celeste Osborne finds herself irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic and dangerously alluring Lucian Bathory. Hired as an au pair for the mysterious Bathory family, Celeste quickly discovers that Lucian is no ordinary man—he’s a centuries-old vampire with a thirst for blood and a hunger that goes far beyond the physical. As Celeste is pulled deeper into Lucian’s dark world, the boundaries between fear and desire begin to blur. Her days are filled with tension, but it’s in the secret hours of the night that their passions ignite. Lucian’s touch awakens something wild within her, something she never knew existed, but it comes at a price. His world is one of power, danger, and ancient rivalries, and loving him means embracing a darkness that could consume her whole. As their forbidden romance intensifies, Celeste must decide if she’s willing to surrender to the seductive pull of Lucian’s world, where every kiss could be her last and every touch could bind her to him for eternity. In this tale of love, lust, and immortality, Celeste will learn that some desires are worth risking everything—even her soul. "Crimson Shadows: Forbidden Thirst" is Book I of the Crimson Shadows series. It is a dark and passionate story where love and danger entwine, pushing the boundaries of what it means to surrender to desire.

"You, Mr Bryan, my dear husband is stuck with me forever. I'm yours and you're mine! Don't you dare look at another woman because, you won't like the other side of me" Bryan stared at his wife, amazed. "So, is my dear wife threatening me or what?" He asked, sneaking his hand to her waist and pulling her closer to his body. "Yes, I'm threatening you, dear husband. Don't you dare look at another woman. I won't share what's mine with other preys put there" "Damn! I swear, I fucking love you" he said before placing his lip on hers and kissed her passionately. • Emily Thompson, tough and strong. Got hurt and cheated by her ex boyfriend and later got married to the most powerful, richest Mafia. Her brother's best. She vowed to protect what belongs to her and never lose it again. Bryan Samuel, a powerful Mafia and the most richest business man in whole country. He is cold like an ice, he never cared about anyone except his friends but, that perspective of his changed the moment he set his eyes on only one woman, Emily Thompson, his best friend's sister. After spending a night with her, everything about him changed. He vows to make her his wife and he succeeded. But, what happens when the woman he loves so much becomes too possessive? Her possessiveness ends up landing them in trouble.

The World is set in the modern days. Earth who has a tragic love story was given a chance to reclaim his love for Sky. However, Earth will soon discover that he is the chosen Guardian of the Destiny Coin. He will enter the Academy together with Sky through the portal in his university after he was transported back to the past where he will be discovering the world of the supernatural. There will be witches, warlocks, wizards, and many more. Earth's power is not easy to manifest or control as he is a unique being. He will be having problems being accepted in this new world as he doesn't show any signs of magic and is branded as being a mistake and was just lucky to enter the Academy. Then Sky is discovered to be a genius, a talented wizard, and will be liked by many people, hindering Earth from achieving his goal. Since Earth is having a hard time manifesting his power, this will become a rift between them. But with the help of his newfound friends, he will discover his powers step by step through the people around him. Follow them and their friends on this full of action and emotional ride to conquer his power and Love for Sky.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a life for a life. Kung paano niya kinuha ang lahat sa akin, ganun din ang aking gagawin. The person I trusted betrayed me, so I will do the same as he stabbed me repeatedly in my back. I gave myself to him and believed that he would help me with my revenge, but it turned out that he was deceiving me from the very start. Hindi ako titigil hanggat hindi siya gumagapang sa putikan- kasama ko. Hindi ako titigil dumalak man ang dugo. I am Agatha Herrera- the lost heiress to the throne.

How does a blood thirst vampire catch a hideous unknown human mate? With only the blood as his tracker and his speed as his transporter, will he be able to bump with her?   Dash Slaughtrus Vandelion is a mighty and cold prince of Vandelia palace. She has a human mate whom he have always been searching for. An unlucky situation brought him to her and he has decided to just leave her alone and just be back for her when their palace is already safe and he can already ensure her safety in the vampire world.   Will Rosella Hasneka wait for the come back of the only man who is a vampire, who made her heart beat erratically and made her feel secure? What will happen once she enter the world of vampires and the mystery of her blood and why her father died resurface? Will it be her dangerous path she will ever take or will it lead her to be in the arms of the vampire she truly love?

Rainer Arden is a mercenary from Earth who is taken by Coliarian empire to fight in a tournament that will decide the fate of the world. With no way out, he must survive in a new environment that is completely different from what he has ever seen. However he soon comes to realize, events are not what they seem in this tournament.

He slowly leaned down and bit my lip, "I own you."My eyes watered as I closed them before shaking my head, "No! You don't."He chuckled and gripped my elbow firmly, " Wanna bet mate mine? I assure you, I am ready to go for all or nothing" His tone was sinister like he knew something like he's sure I am going to lose.I wrenched my hand out of his grip and turned my back on him, " Leave me alone Aaron." I felt his comforting warmth on my back when he clutched my lower abdomen in his grip, " Never! You know that."Hearing his claim a tear escaped my eye, I wanted to turn and hug him, I wanted to forget everything but I couldn't, " You betrayed me, you finished this. Now don't try to claim something you abandoned."He chuckled and turned me forcefully, we were face to face with our fronts pressing together. Before I could turn my face, He gripped my jaw forcefully, " I didn't end anything but if you are so hell-bent on pushing me then go on, try it and see the destruction your stupid stubborn causes because Cynthia I am not going away."" Stop this! Why are you doing this? I saw you, Aaron. I am done." He shook his head and I opened my mouth to protest again but he swallows my words with his lips, his kiss eats my reluctance, I don't even notice when my hands found his neck and I was pulling him down. As soon as I responded he pulled away, " Say you are mine!"I shook my head, " I am scared. I can't do this anymore."My mate who was once my everything just growled, " You don't get to decide baby, not anymore."

“But I won’t stand a shy woman in bed,” patuloy ko. “Ayoko ng babaeng parang napipilitan lang makipag-sex sa akin. Gusto ko iyong pagka-Freya mo noong gabing buohin natin ‘yang anak ko na nasa sinapupunan mo ngayon.”  “Naka-drugs ako noon…” pabulong niyang sabi. “Hindi ako ang Freya na iyon. Kung ano man ang nangyari sa akin dahil sa droga ay hindi ko ginusto iyon.” I smirked as I cupped her left jaw with my right hand. I stared into her eyes. “That night, Freya...That night I decided to make you my woman. Make you my bitch…” I grinned. “Kaso nabuo man ang panganay ko. Siya ang nagdesisyon na pakasalan kita and that makes you... luckier.”  ****** ALGUIEN ESPOSITO is a mafia boss who doesn’t care to any woman in general. He was raised to be ruthless and focused to be the leader of their organization, EXCELLANTE. Para sa kaniya ay wala siyang pakialam sa kahit sinong babae. But one night, Alguien ended up in bed with FREYA - a poor woman, who was a payment for him because of the latter's boyfriend's debt. Intrigue. Conspiracy. Deception. When Alguien wanted to make his marriage with Freya work, Freya found her true identity and worth. While Alguien wanted to keep Freya as his wife, Freya found a reason to leave him and face her life. As Alguien needs to stay as the leader of Excellante in the underground society, Freya becomes a princess and a true blue-blood royalty. ****** This is a story that is close to a real mafia way of life. If you are a sucker for romance and simple plot, better not read this!!!

Kwento ito ng dalawang tao na kung saan ay magtatagpo sila ng landas dahil lang sa isang dare na naganap. Si Raine ay walang ibang iniisip kundi ang makaahon sa kahirapan upang makabawi sa kaniyang pamilya ay binuhos jito ang kaniyang atensyon sa pamilya ngunit niloko siya ng kaniyang nobyo. Wala na ulit sa isip niya na pumasok ulit sa relasyon ngunit. Isang araw ay bigla na lang siyang kinuha ng isang lalaki na lingid sa kaniyang kaalaman na ang lalaki palang kumuha sa kaniya ay hindi isang mabuting tao.

'Yong feeling na ipinagkasundo ka na palang ipakasal sa taong kinamumuhian mo. Sa isang taong makita mo pa lang ang mukha umiinit na ang ulo mo. 'Yong taong hindi mo makasundo. Ni sa hinagap 'di mo man lang pinangarap na makasama habambuhay. Lust or love at first sight? 'Yong feeling na makakita ka ng isang Adonis na nakatapis lamang ng tuwalya sa ibabang parte ng katawan nito. Sa 'di mo inaasahan na lugar at pagkakataon. 'Yong tipong tumakas ka sa kanilang lahat pero napadpad ka naman sa isang lugar na mas ikakapahamak mo. Magpapadilim ng kapalaran mo. Lugar kung saan naisuko mo ang pinakaiingatan mo. Sa lalaking 'di mo lubos kilala ang pagkatao at ayaw mo. Sa isang lalaking hinusgahan kaagad ang pagkatao mo. Ano ang gagawin mo kung sa paglipas ng mga araw na nakakasama mo s'ya sa iisang bubong ay unti-unting nahuhulog ang loob mo sa kanya? At pa'no kung kailan hulog na hulog ka na. Ibinigay mo na ang lahat na meron ka sa kanya. Wala ka nang tinira pa para sa sarili mo. Saka naman isa-isang nagsipagsulputan ang mga babae n'ya. Tatanggapin mo ba ang pagsusumamo n'ya sa'yo? Mga pangakong magbabago s'ya para sayo? Maniniwala ka bang magbabago ang isang certified playboy dahil sayo? Ano ang gagawin mo kung isang araw malalaman mong nakabuntis ng ibang babae ang lalaking mahal na mahal mo na? Ang lalaking inakala mong s'ya na ang "THE ONE" mo. Mapapatawad mo pa ba s'ya or tatakas kang muli?