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Cursed Bride of the Shadow Lord

Cursed Bride of the Shadow Lord

1.6k Views · Ongoing · Agatha Christie
At my seventh wedding, they replaced me.

The Oracle pointed at me and screamed one word: "CURSED."

Father's hand cracked across my face. Mother tore the wedding dress off my body and shoved my cousin Seraphine into it.

"She'll marry him instead," Father said. "You'll destroy us all."

What they didn't know? A thousand years ago, our family made a blood pact with the Shadow Lord himself: if the eldest Ashford daughter remained unmarried on her twenty-sixth birthday, she belonged to HIM.

Today was my twenty-sixth birthday.

I begged Julian to run. "Please. We have until sunset."

He laughed. "The Shadow Lord's a fairy tale, Anna. Seraphine's just going through the motions. You're being dramatic."

Then he told my parents everything.

They locked me in the tower.

But the Shadow High Priest's warning was clear—at sunset, the Shadow Lord would come. And when he did, I'd drink the Potion of Forgetting and lose everything.

My memories. My name. My soul.

The clock struck five.

He was coming.
Shadow of Desire

Shadow of Desire

53 Views · Ongoing · Georgiana Seiche
Trapped in a world where loyalty is as dangerous as betrayal, Grace finds herself caught in the crosshairs of Elio Domenico, a ruthless mafia leader with secrets of his own. When a slap across the face of one of his soldiers sparks a power play, Grace’s life takes a sharp turn. Elio isn’t just watching her—he’s testing her. But as their fiery exchanges intensify, the line between captor and protector begins to blur. In a house full of enemies, she may have just awakened the most dangerous one of all: desire. Will she resist him, or will Elio drag her deeper into his dark, seductive world?
Claimed In The Shadows

Claimed In The Shadows

9.2k Views · Ongoing · Black Barbie
Dravina has spent seven years trapped in a gilded cage. As the Luna of the Firestone Pack, she endures a life of cruelty and control under her possessive mate, Alpha Cassian. Desperate for freedom, she makes a daring escape into the wilderness armed with nothing but a small bag and the unbreakable will to survive.
But freedom has its price.
When Dravina is captured by another powerful pack, she expects punishment or worse, to be returned to Cassian. Instead, she finds herself face-to-face with a commanding, enigmatic Alpha who sees straight through her lies… and claims her as his destined mate.
Torn between fear and a flicker of hope, Dravina must tread carefully in this unfamiliar territory. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, she stands at a crossroads: trust the bond she never believed in, or fight alone for the life she’s always dreamed of.
THE SHADOWS OF TRUTH

THE SHADOWS OF TRUTH

1.7k Views · Ongoing · Author Hassy
#Warning! Some chapters contain 18+ content#

“Kiss me and you die.”

His breath was warm on her skin, his finger tracing her lips, but in a flash, Detective Lizzy Mason’s gun was pressed against his forehead.


In a city drowning in blood and mysteries, Detective Lizzy Mason has made it her mission to chase the monsters that everyone else fears.

Every day brings a new horror; a student murdered on campus, a jealous brother’s toxic rage, a father’s indescribable crime, a serial killer case.

But even as Lizzy pieces together the dusk around her, she’s fighting one within herself; the pain of a damaged marriage and a heart too disturbed to love again.

When her daughter is abducted, Lizzy’s world shatters. The chase turns personal, and the truth she unveils jerks her to the core. Because this time, the killer isn’t hiding in the shadows. He’s much closer than she thinks.
SHADOWS OF THE PAST

SHADOWS OF THE PAST

795 Views · Ongoing · Nora S. Easton
"You don’t even know what you’ve stepped into, Elena."

Alexander Moretti- a name Elena Rossi never wanted to hear anymore- is arrogant and cold. The billionaire who embarrased her in front of an entire gallery. But when he offers her the opportunity of a lifetime—a commission that could change her dwindling career—she has to make a choice. She’ll accept his money, complete the job, and forget he ever existed or that they even crossed paths.

But forgetting Alexander Moretti is quite impossible. His presence alone is suffocating, his eyes filled with something she can’t decipher—something capable of causing her harm. The closer she gets, the more she realizes he has a secret. And then, she finds the photograph.

One picture.
One lie.

Elena's world crumbles when she fins out that her family’s tragic accident wasn’t an accident at all. The Morettis had a hand in it. And now, Vincent Carter—a man with a vendetta—is using her as a pawn in a deadly game.

"Run, Elena."

But it’s too late.

She’s trapped between the man who might have destroyed her life and the one willing to kill to protect her.
SECRETS IN THE SHADOWS

SECRETS IN THE SHADOWS

53 Views · Ongoing · Christina Funera
At a blood-thirsty castle in Dover, England, the chief vampire Lazarus has taken a woman from her home and holds her captive. He needs the blood from her to keep him young and powerful.
Drusilla is loved by her husband and her daughter, Ambrosia, but when Lazarus turns her into a vampire, she has no idea that she had a past life.
As time passes, after her mother's disappearance Ambrosia meets Nikolas, a young man. They fall in love, but it is finally revealed that Nikolas is Lazarus's son and is controlled by his father. Nikolas must find a way to turn Ambrosia into a vampire for his father's vampire kingdom, but he goes against his father's wishes and turmoil begins.
Talon and Ambrosia must save Drusilla; the only way is for Talon to kill Lazarus. Will she be saved in time, or will she die in the vampire's abyss?
Secrets in the Shadows is created by Christina Funera, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.
The Shadows of Ardania

The Shadows of Ardania

62 Views · Ongoing · theevelynnoir@gmail.com
The Shadows of Ardania follows Ariella, a young mage living in a world where magic shapes society, power, and destiny. As an apprentice in the prestigious House of Knowledge, Ariella has always felt that her abilities were different—stronger, but more dangerous than others'. When she accidentally uncovers a long-forgotten prophecy, her entire life changes. Ariella learns that she is the last of the Veilborn, a rare and powerful bloodline tasked with guarding the magical barrier between the world of light and the realm of shadows.

With the Veil weakening and dark forces on the rise, Ariella is thrust into a battle she’s not ready for. Alongside a mysterious rogue named Dorian and an ancient sorceress, Elara, Ariella must unlock her full potential to stop the ancient evil threatening to consume Ardania.

But the path to understanding her power is fraught with danger. Ariella faces betrayal, both from those she trusts and from her own magic, which threatens to overwhelm her. As the shadowy forces move to claim her power for their own, Ariella must decide who she truly is—an heir to the light or a weapon of darkness.

Filled with suspense, action, and rich magical lore, The Shadows of Ardania is a tale of destiny, power, and the struggle to choose between the light and the dark.
The Last Werewolf: Shadow of the Grail

The Last Werewolf: Shadow of the Grail

907 Views · Ongoing · fyasso228
the industrial, fog-drenched city of Sasha, Han, a former lieutenant from the grueling Loren War, lives a double life as a refined antique dealer. He harbors a dangerous secret: he is the last of the werewolves. His fragile peace is shattered when his old comrade, Joe Manny, arrives with a stolen relic from the "Holy Grail Order," a sinister organization that uses necromancy and steam-powered technology to control the living dead.

Han is forced into a deadly game of survival where he must protect his identity while being hunted by professional werewolf hunters. As the shadows of the Grail lengthen over the city, Han must decide whether to continue hiding his beast within or unleash it to destroy the dark conspiracy that threatens to consume the world.
Fury of the Crown

Fury of the Crown

156 Views · Ongoing · Paul J Bennett
There can be no peace while any possibility of invasion remains After beating back the Norlanders, the Mercerians decide on retribution through force of arms. Provoked by all that has happened, they are determined to do something that has never been done before — a full-scale invasion of Norland. Weakened as they are, they must rely on their allies to increase their prospects for success. For the Orcs, it is a chance to reclaim their ancestral lands, while the Trolls seek to protect their new home. The Dwarves see it as an opportunity to increase trade, but for the Elves... Even with Weldwyn coming to their aid, Queen Anna fears it's still not enough to turn the tide of battle. Yet when refugees flood across the border, she has to wonder if it's an opportunity for an unexpected ally or a clever deception. On the eve of battle, just as the army is set to attack, word comes of a dark presence stalking the land, jeopardizing the entire invasion. Can they vanquish this ancient evil, or will they be consumed by it? Join the campaign against Norland in Fury of the Crown, the fast-paced, riveting eighth book in the Heir to the Crown series. If you like dangerous situations, risky plans, and engrossing storylines, then this is the book for you!   Tear into your copy of Fury of the Crown, and witness the wrath of Merceria.
THE MAFIA'S SHATTERED CROWN

THE MAFIA'S SHATTERED CROWN

1.4k Views · Ongoing · Joshua Howard
“He gave her a ring. She came for his blood.”

Kira Antonova married the most feared man in Moscow. Not for love—but for revenge. Maxim Belov, head of the Bratva, is her enemy… and her only way to uncover the truth about her aunt’s brutal murder.

With a smile on her lips and a knife behind her back, Kira plays the part of the perfect mafia wife. But the deeper she slips into Maxim’s world, the more uncertain her heart becomes. He’s ruthless, yes—but not without scars. Not without secrets.

As passion ignites and loyalties fracture, Kira must decide: Will she finish what she started—or will her vendetta destroy them both?

In a world where love is lethal and truth is never simple…
Can vengeance survive desire?
The Alpha’s Reluctant Crown

The Alpha’s Reluctant Crown

987 Views · Ongoing · Dee Fietz
He rules with silence.
She survives by staying invisible.

Darius Valecrest is not a man who bends. As Alpha of the Valecrest Dominion, his authority is absolute, his control legendary. He has built his reign on discipline, strength, and the unshakable belief that attachment is weakness.

Then Ivy Laurent steps onto his land.

She isn’t wolf.
She isn’t pack.
She isn’t meant to matter.

But the moment Darius catches her scent, instinct roars what logic denies — she is his.

Ivy came to Valecrest territory to disappear. Fleeing a past that stole her voice and fractured her confidence, she wants nothing more than anonymity and safety. What she finds instead is a man whose presence commands rooms — and whose protection feels dangerously close to possession.

When rival Alphas discover Ivy carries dormant blood from an ancient lineage capable of destabilizing the Dominion, she becomes more than a woman.

She becomes leverage.
She becomes a threat.
She becomes a crown.

Now Darius must choose: protect his throne… or claim the woman who could destroy it.

And Ivy must decide if standing beside an Alpha means losing herself — or finally becoming something stronger.

Because in Valecrest territory, mates are not asked.
They are claimed.
ASHES UNDER THE CROWN

ASHES UNDER THE CROWN

939 Views · Ongoing · Otu Harriet
At St. Darius Academy, power is everything—and Amara Kade has none.
Invisible, quiet, and burdened by a past no one knows, Amara survives school by staying out of sight… until one mistake puts her directly in the path of Lucien Voss, the untouchable king of the campus.
Cold, calculating, and dangerously charming, Lucien doesn’t just humiliate people—he dismantles them. And for reasons Amara can’t understand, he chooses her as his new obsession.
Blood on the Crown

Blood on the Crown

1.2k Views · Ongoing · oyindamola aduke
"You think you can escape this, Amara? You're mine, just like she was."

Amara Vale never asked for any of this. What started as a quiet life in her village quickly spirals into chaos when her home is destroyed by vampires. Captured and brought to the Crimson Palace, she’s accused of witchcraft but only to uncover the truth: she’s the reincarnation of Queen Seraphina, a long-dead ruler. And Lucien Draven, the ruthless prince of the kingdom, is bound to her by an ancient curse.

Lucien, tormented by his past and his connection to Amara, can’t let her go. Despite his cold demeanor, there’s a history between them that she doesn’t remember, but he does. As she struggles with her newfound powers and fragmented memories, the pull between them grows undeniable. But Lucien isn’t just fighting his feelings, he’s hiding the truth about their past, and it’s a truth that could destroy everything.
Shadow Ice: Forbidden Blades

Shadow Ice: Forbidden Blades

925 Views · Ongoing · Chelsea
In a elite werewolf academy hidden beneath an icy Canadian boarding school, a disciplined female hockey captain (human-passing, secretly suppressing her latent wolf) collides with her hotheaded new rookie teammate—a forbidden alpha heir from a rival pack who was once her childhood bully. Forced into secret late-night practices and a high-stakes tournament, their hatred ignites into forbidden passion while a deadly academy conspiracy threatens to expose them both. Think Icebreaker meets The Cruel Prince with werewolf soul bonds and locker-room tension.
The Phoenix Crowned

The Phoenix Crowned

406 Views · Ongoing · Fredrick Smith
When twenty-one-year-old Nyra Valeis dies in a burst of forbidden blue fire, she expects oblivion.
Instead, she resurrects in a storm of golden flames awakening the long-extinct power of the Phoenix Queens and exposing herself to the realm she’s spent her life hiding from.

Now the entire kingdom of Erevar knows the truth:
The last Phoenixborn lives and her rebirth has cracked open an ancient prophecy.

Hunted by the terrifying Hollow King, a corrupted fire god whose awakening could burn the world, Nyra is forced into an uneasy alliance with Aric Thornfall the shadow-wielding assassin who once tried to kill her. Their path is riddled with cursed magic, fractured memories, betrayers in disguise, and truths powerful enough to shatter fate itself.

But Nyra learns a darker secret:
Her life and the Hollow King’s resurrection are bound by blood.
Her death will wake him.
Her survival will doom him.
And her heart may endanger everything she’s trying to save.

As war ignites and dragons rise from centuries of slumber, Nyra must choose between the destiny written for her… or the one she’s willing to burn the world to create.

In a realm where fire is salvation and destruction, she is both.
And fate has never seen a Phoenix crowned.
Cursed By His Shadow

Cursed By His Shadow

793 Views · Ongoing · Sonic Ofdc
Sophia O’Neil is a ghost in her own life. Once the most feared Shadow Hunter in the Order, she traded her blades for a barcode scanner and a soul-crushing routine at a suburban mall. She wanted peace, but peace doesn’t pay the bills. When the Order returns, they don't ask for her help—they demand it. They hold her darkest secret over her head like a guillotine, forcing her to sign a blood contract that binds her soul to their cause once more.
By day, she is a tired cashier at Shopmore. By night, she is Ghost, a high-tech executioner hunting the nightmare creatures leaking from the Shadows.
Her cold, isolated world shifts when Michael walks into her lane. He is everything she isn't: warm, handsome, and seemingly perfect. For the first time, Sophia lets her guard down, falling into a passionate, whirlwind romance that feels like her only escape from the blood and the shadows.
But in the Dark Realm, nothing is a coincidence.
As the bodies pile up and the invasive threat grows, Sophia realizes that the man sharing her bed is the very monster she is contracted to kill. Michael isn't just a demon hybrid; he is a Prince of the Abyss, and his tie to the bone-shaking incident that ruined her past is far from accidental.
Now, Sophia faces a choice that will end in blood: Exterminate her only source of light, or embrace the darkness she once swore to hunt.
Lycan King's Shadow mate

Lycan King's Shadow mate

3k Views · Ongoing · juliet akansha
Ares has spent his life in the shadows, surviving by his wits and skill as a master thief. But when a job goes wrong, he finds himself captured by a ruthless chief and given an ultimatum—carry out an assassination or die. On the hunt for his target, he stumbles upon a brutal crime in progress and makes a choice that changes everything. He saves Tessa, a young woman on the verge of being destroyed by the same men who murdered her brother. In doing so, Ares seals his fate as a fugitive.

Now hunted from all sides, Ares and Tessa are forced into an uneasy alliance. But Tessa is no ordinary woman—she is a witch, though her magic is weak and unpredictable. As danger closes in, her hidden abilities awaken, drawing them into a world of forgotten legacies and blood-soaked destinies.

When their escape leads them to the kingdom of Mistefell, Ares comes face-to-face with a truth he refuses to believe—he is more than a thief. More than a man. He carries the blood of the lost lycan heir. A power long thought extinct now rages within him, untamed and deadly. As war brews and enemies rise, Ares must choose: run from his past or embrace the beast within.

But he is not the only one with a destiny to fulfill. Tessa’s magic is growing, revealing secrets that could doom or save them all. Together, they must stand against forces determined to see them fall. And in the chaos of war and betrayal, the greatest battle of all will be the one fought within their own hearts.

Can a thief become a king? Can a witch become a warrior? And will love be their greatest strength—or their undoing?
Crown of the Blood moon

Crown of the Blood moon

286 Views · Ongoing · Oyiza Ismail
The Crown burned the moment Elara touched it.

Not a royal.
Not a noble.
Just a nameless servant girl meant to stay invisible.

Yet when the Blood Moon rose and the ancient Crown awakened testing bloodlines and devouring the unworthy—it rejected every royal heir before the entire court.

Then it called her.

Chosen by forbidden magic older than the kingdom itself, Elara becomes the first ruler in Virellion’s history with no lineage… and the most dangerous queen prophecy ever named.

Because the Crown does not grant power freely.

It feeds on blood.
On fear.
On sacrifice.

Bound by ancient law, Elara is forced into an unbreakable union with King Kael—the cursed ruler whispered to be more monster than man. With every Blood Moon, the curse steals fragments of his soul, leaving behind a king feared for his cruelty and haunted by what he’s becoming.

To survive, he must accept a queen chosen by fate.
To rule, she must wear a crown that may consume her humanity.

Their bond is forged not by love—but by survival.

As rebellion ignites and forbidden magic begins to stir, Elara uncovers a truth the throne buried for centuries: the Blood Moon was never meant to choose kings.

It was meant to create weapons.

With each lunar rise, the Crown grows more demanding… and the king who swore never to love begins to desire the one woman prophecy claims will destroy him.

If Elara refuses the Crown, the kingdom will collapse into war.
If she accepts it, she may lose her heart—or become something no longer human.

As rebellion rises and dark truths surface, Elara discovers the throne has been built on a lie…
It chooses sacrifices.

Elara was chosen because the Blood Moon does not choose queens to rule.

It chooses them to bleed.
Stolen Shadows

Stolen Shadows

1.3k Views · Ongoing · dtsnow
Lucy lives a double life—professional by day, vigilante by night. After losing someone she loved to traffickers, she refuses to let other women disappear.
One night, she rescues a young woman from an attempted abduction—only to discover she’s Emily DeLuca, sister of the Bravata boss.
Lucas is furious someone targeted his sister… and obsessed with finding the mysterious woman who saved her.
When he tracks Lucy down, expecting a soldier or rival enforcer, he instead finds a determined young woman who has been fighting the trafficking network he wants to destroy.
Their worlds collide—dangerously, passionately—and together they attempt to dismantle the trafficking ring.
But falling in love with the Bravata boss comes with a cost.
Lucy's mission is to her the one that is missing and stolen and if she does find her, how will she adapt to being back?
MOONLIGHT SHADOWS

MOONLIGHT SHADOWS

101 Views · Ongoing · Andrew Amayo
Seraphina Blackwood has always lived between two worlds—one ordinary, the other supernatural. Raised by her enigmatic grandmother in a remote town, she never imagined the truth about who she really was. After her grandmother's sudden death, Seraphina’s world unravels. She’s not just any girl—she’s a Lobizona, a rare female werewolf, born from the forbidden union of a human and a werewolf. Now, with dangerous enemies hunting her, she’s forced to flee the only home she’s ever known.

In search of safety, she stumbles upon Lupine Academy, a hidden school where the supernatural’s most powerful beings—werewolves, vampires, and witches—train and thrive. Even at the Academy, Seraphina’s presence sparks curiosity and danger as tensions among the factions simmer beneath the surface.

Ronan Stormbane, a fierce Alpha-in-training, carries the weight of his past—a brutal attack that wiped out his entire pack. Determined never to lead again, he’s shaken by Seraphina’s arrival. From their first encounter, sparks fly, drawing them into a turbulent connection neither can control.

As Seraphina unravels the secrets of her lineage and the Academy’s shadowy past, she finds herself in a deadly power struggle. A rogue hybrid werewolf-vampire named Kyros is out for revenge, with Ronan in his crosshairs. Seraphina is the key to unlocking an ancient power, one Kyros is determined to possess.

Complicating matters further is Ciaran Nightshade, the dangerously charming vampire prince, whose attention pulls Seraphina in unexpected directions. Torn between two dangerous men, she battles to control the powers within her. Meanwhile, whispers from the forest warn of a looming threat. Seraphina must decide: will she embrace the wild power inside, or let it consume her whole?
COURT OF THE ROGUE CROWN

COURT OF THE ROGUE CROWN

935 Views · Ongoing · henrychinedu63
Princess Delphine Rourke is being married off to end a war she didn't start. The terms are simple: three months in Thornhollow, the last unclaimed rogue territory, to prove the crown can tame it before her wedding to Prince Alaric Sterling. What nobody prepared her for is the four Alphas who actually run Thornhollow, men the crown calls criminals and the territory calls kings. She is supposed to fear them. Instead, for the first time in her caged, arranged life, she feels something with teeth. But the bond that's supposed to decide who she belongs to doesn't point where anyone expects, and the truth of it will burn Thornhollow down before it lets her go quietly.
Shadows in the West Village

Shadows in the West Village

1.1k Views · Ongoing · faith
She's hunting a killer. He's hunting the truth. Together, they're about to become the hunted.
Detective Rachel Jenkins doesn't believe in coincidences so when handsome journalist Alex Chen appears at her crime scene with information no outsider should have, every instinct tells her to run. Instead, she finds herself drawn into his world of dangerous secrets and impossible theories.
Five murdered women. Twelve cities. One killer who's been perfecting his craft for years.
As Rachel and Alex dive deeper into the investigation, their professional partnership ignites into something neither expected. But in a case where everyone has hidden agendas and the killer always seems to know their next move, falling in love might be the most dangerous thing they can do.
Because this murderer doesn't just collect victims he collects the people who try to stop him.
In the West Village, shadows hide more than secrets. They hide a killer who's made this personal.
Beneath the Veil of Shadows

Beneath the Veil of Shadows

239 Views · Ongoing · C.L. Greyson
Two souls that find each other night, one human the other vampire. After a fateful night, Tessa becomes aware of the things that lurk at night. Not all is what it seems in Falls Hollow.
Moon's Shadow, Prophecy's light

Moon's Shadow, Prophecy's light

488 Views · Ongoing · Sandra Feeney
Book2 of Emma and the wolf in me.

No silver wolf lived past twenty five. Except my Mother. And now on her hundredth birthday, the scrolls gave us another....
I'm Emerson a werewolf the daughter of a legend. On the day of my eighteenth birthday I woke up with my mothers marking burning into my arms. I shifted for the first time into Moon a silver wolf identical to hers. that should have been impossible enough. then uncle Andrew's grand pups found her in the field on the pack lands. Angel a seven year old, Feral. The silver wolf the prophecies promised.
Three silver wolves, one moon. I have to choose what kind of wolf I'll become - Before fate chooses for me.
Frost King's Shadow Bride

Frost King's Shadow Bride

2k Views · Ongoing · Fuzzy Melissa
"You're beautiful when you're dangerous," he murmured, ice-blue eyes burning into mine as shadows writhed around my feet.
"I don't need another Alpha who thinks he owns me," I snapped, yet stepped closer, drawn by his raw power.
His hand caught my wrist, thumb tracing the silver chain marks Magnus had left. "Who dared mark what's mine?"
Heat pooled low in my stomach at his possessive words. "I'm not yours."
"Your racing pulse says otherwise." His thumb found my heartbeat, and I couldn't suppress the soft gasp that escaped.
"Let go," I breathed, even as I leaned into his touch.
"Make me." His other hand slid to my waist, pulling me against his hard chest. "Tell me you don't want this."
The lie died on my lips as his scent made my head spin with need.


Nephele survived two years as Magnus's captive Luna, believing she was wolfless trash. While enduring his brutality, her blood was secretly harvested by Ophelia—the woman who raised her. When she finally escapes, she learns the truth: she's the last Shadow Wolf princess, stolen as a baby. Now both want their valuable weapon back.
Half-dead in the forest, she's saved by Kaedan—the boy who once gave her an apple, now the ruthless Frost King. She won't trade one prison for another, but his touch sets her on fire and his protection feels dangerously like home.
Can a broken girl trust the king who could destroy her completely?
Claimed By The Crown Alpha

Claimed By The Crown Alpha

994 Views · Ongoing · iruomachukwusom
“This is supposed to be fake,” I breathed, my words breaking into uneven pants as the moisture between my legs gathered with every slow circle Karl traced over my clit.
Karl looked down at me with a smug smirk, catching his lower lip between his teeth as satisfaction flickered across his face. “Seeing your pretty face when you cum is all part of the act, Violet.”
His hand curled around the side of my neck, drawing me flush against him until there wasn’t the slightest bit of space left between our bodies. His lips hovered just above mine, barely brushing them as he continued working me with maddening precision, every deliberate stroke pushing me closer until stars burst behind my eyelids.
“Karl…” I moaned, my fingers digging into his arms as I squeezed my eyes shut, helpless against the waves of pleasure crashing through me.
A low groan rumbled from his chest. “Fuck… I love the way you say my name, monster.” His voice dropped into a rough whisper against my lips. “Now cum for me.”
——
I was never supposed to survive.
For nineteen years, I've hidden the monster beneath my skin, feeding only on the souls of the wicked while praying no one discovers what I am.
Then Alpha Magnus drags me into Ringdom Academy—the one place where secrets don't stay buried and monsters are never allowed to hide.
Now I'm trapped in a fake relationship with Karlton Ringdom, the ruthless heir to the Alpha throne. He blackmails me. I hate him. He promises he'll ruin me the moment he's done using me.
So why does he keep saving me?
Why does he look at me like I'm the answer to a question he's spent his whole life asking?
The more we pretend, the harder it becomes to remember what's real. Every stolen glance, every accidental touch, every heated argument pulls us closer to a truth neither of us is ready to face.
But Awakening Night is coming.
My powers are changing.
Karl is beginning to realize I may be far more dangerous than either of us imagined.
Because if he's right about what I am...
Then I'm not the monster everyone fears.
I'm the one they've been waiting for.
SHATTERED CROWNS: A FAE'S RECKONING

SHATTERED CROWNS: A FAE'S RECKONING

276 Views · Ongoing · sarahmwamsa
Mara Kess has spent three years at Shadowcrest Academy trying to survive. Not thrive. Survive. Every day is a battle against magic she shouldn't possess and opponents who are born with power in their bones. Every day, she watches the same person crush her dreams in the sparring rings.
Soren Valdris is a fae prince hidden behind a scholarship. Cold. Untouchable. Ruthless. He moves through Shadowcrest like he owns it, and everyone knows he's destined for greatness. But he's also the reason Mara has failed the Trials three times. The reason she's marked as a liability. The reason she should have left already.
Then the Academy makes a decision that changes everything. A partnership project forces them into close quarters. And Soren, who everyone believes has ice for blood, begins to crack. His cold exterior melts in ways that terrify them both. He protects her. Challenges her. Makes her believe she might be more than the girl everyone underestimated.
But Mara's power is a secret. Soren's loyalty runs deeper than anyone knows. And when the truth comes out, everything they've built will burn.
They said Mara would never survive Shadowcrest. They never expected her to burn it down alongside the one person she trusted.
Love in the Shadows of Legacy

Love in the Shadows of Legacy

1.1k Views · Ongoing · Emelda Martins
"Whoa. What the…"
Standing in the door frame was the most gorgeous man I had ever laid eyes on. 
"Oh, hell no," I yelled as I yanked my robe to cover up, nearly falling off the couch in my haste, "What the hell are you doing here? Get out!"I screamed, "This is my room!"
He raised an eyebrow, smirking, "Your room? Princess, I think you're confused. This is my room."


Lily Rose, a creative and independent artist who has faced numerous challenges in life, finds herself in a predicament where she is named the sole beneficiary of the vast empire of Richard Thompson, the great billionaire, who happens to be the only uncle to Alexander Thompson.
Alexander Thompson had longed for the CEO position in his uncle's empire and was both livid and dumbfounded when he found out his uncle had chosen an unfamiliar stranger over his own nephew.
Driven by the desire to understand this unexpected decision, he embarks on a mission to find Lily.
As they confront each other, intense emotions surface and they must face their true feelings.
Will this task prove easy for them or will they find it impossible to overcome the barriers created by wealth and privilege?
Balance of Light and Shadow

Balance of Light and Shadow

1.3m Views · Ongoing · Chandrea
After escaping the brutalities of her pack, the rogue she-wolf is only interested in protecting those she cares for. While protecting the innocents during a royal raid, she runs into a wolf claiming to be the Alpha King and worse yet, he claims she is his Mate. She barely escaped that life alive and has been living as a human since she was a teenager and no one was going to make her go back.

Little did she know how much both worlds need her to bring peace and true freedom.
Courting the Prince of Moonlit Shadows

Courting the Prince of Moonlit Shadows

442 Views · Ongoing · Claire Wilkins
“You're ridiculous…” I muttered, watching him chuckle with amusement.

“Perhaps, but your body gives way to my touch so easily.”

There was no denying the way he made me feel, but at the same time, if I wasn’t careful, he would eventually break my heart.


Raquel of the Crimson Blade has been waiting for this opportunity her entire life: to be a member of the infamous King's Guard. Unfortunately for Raquel, the good King Tiberius was taken by the Yellow Blight last fall, leaving his only remaining heir—Prince Regulus—to inherit the throne. He’s ill-tempered, foul-mouthed behavior is a problem and Raquel hates him with a passion. But when a failed assassination has trapped the pair behind enemy lines, the two must learn to put aside their differences if they want to survive.

Courting the Prince of Moonlit Shadows is created by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
Empire Of Shadows

Empire Of Shadows

670 Views · Ongoing · trugem9
Leo Kane, a struggling food delivery driver buried under his late father's debts, endures constant humiliation from his girlfriend Sophia's wealthy family, who view him as unworthy. At a decisive family dinner meant to discuss their future, the insults reach a breaking point, and Leo is publicly ejected. The moment he steps outside, a convoy of luxury vehicles arrives. Executives bow, revealing his secret inheritance: he is the sole heir to the Kane Group, the largest real estate empire in the city. His grandfather deliberately timed the inheritance to activate only after the Hales exposed their true colors.
Overnight, Leo transforms from powerless victim to shadowed titan. He must master ruthless boardroom warfare, corporate betrayals, and targeted revenge while grappling with lingering feelings for Sophia and the quiet support of Elena Voss, the only person at the dinner who refused to laugh. With twists involving hidden alliances, internal sabotage, and shocking revelations about his grandfather's long game, Leo's rise forces everyone who underestimated him to face the devastating cost of their arrogance. The story builds to a satisfying climax where calculated power meets emotional reckoning, ending with Leo owning the very empire that once rejected him.
Shadows of Truth

Shadows of Truth

676 Views · Ongoing · Gabriel Palang
When investigative journalist Elena Martinez gets too close to a dangerous story, she's taken by a mysterious stranger who claims he's saving her life. Held in a remote mountain cabin by Dante, a man with dangerous eyes and gentle hands—Elena fights against her growing attraction to her captor.
But Elena harbors a secret that could destroy them both: she's not just a journalist. She's an undercover federal agent, and Dante is her target. As external threats close in and the line between duty and desire blurs, Elena must choose between completing her mission and protecting the man she never expected to love.
In a world where trust is deadly and love is the ultimate betrayal, some secrets are worth dying for.
SECRETS AND SHADOWS

SECRETS AND SHADOWS

373 Views · Ongoing · Agyeiwaa Asimpi Gyasi
'I wish I understood any of this Chris…' I innocently stated, and that was all the push that he needed.

He rummaged through the room, throwing things everywhere. He only stopped when he opened the drawer and read through a letter that he found there. Then he turned back towards the door.

'Chris, stop, please!', I cried. 'What does this have to do with my mother?'

Without turning around, he said gravely 'By sunrise, I don't want to see you here again. Pack up your things and leave, go anywhere, I don't care, but not here’. Of all the awful mistakes that I could have made…., he continued, I'd never envisioned falling in love with my sister to be one of them.

“I, Chris Nexus, reject you, Nina Thunderheart, as my mate”. He coldly declared.


In the quiet hills of Ava, secrets and shadows lurk within the lives of the Yoma and Yitta packs. Chris, a young and willing Alpha, finds himself vulnerable to his father’s deception, causing him to tear apart from his lover and mate, Nina. As revelations of past betrayals surface, their combined willpower is the only defense that stands against the forces that threaten to tear the delicate fabric of their pack.
The Crown of Night And Magic

The Crown of Night And Magic

1.1k Views · Ongoing · amynaroyals
Rivera Glyster thought monsters only existed in nightmares.

Until she was taken to a world were monsters weren't fictional.

Surrounded by vampires, hunted by unseen enemies, and haunted by truths about herself that no one is willing to explain, Rivera finds herself caught between kingdoms, prophecies, and powers older than time itself.

But in a world where monsters wear crowns and enemies arrive with smiles, the greatest danger may not be the creatures who want her blood.

It may be the king who swore to protect her.

Because some secrets were buried for a reason.

And once they awaken, nothing remains the same.
Tether My Shadow To Yours

Tether My Shadow To Yours

471 Views · Ongoing · outdcloset21
"You like it when we both touch you, don't you?" James whispers against my skin, his fingers sliding into my hair before yanking my head back.

My breath catches as his teeth skim the pulse beneath my jaw.

With trembling hands I push against Roman's chest, but his fingers close around my jaw, forcing my face toward him.

"Don't bite your lip, Fiorellina," Roman murmurs, carefully prying my mouth open with his thumb. "I want to hear every sound you make when I ruin you."

Every instinct screams at me to fight. To spit in Roman's face. To drive my elbow into James's ribs. Instead, I hate the way my pulse betrays me.


They call Deranged Minds Academy a place for broken new adults with the right connections.

In reality, it's a cage for the unwanted and a playground for the cruel.

To survive, Vesper Harrison has only three rules-- don't ask questions, don't go looking for the students who disappear, and above all, stay away from the academy's most feared men.

Roman is cold, calculating, and impossible to read.

James is reckless, and addicted to chaos.

They are ruthless rivals who agree on only one thing-- Vesper is a mystery they are determined to unravel.

But the deeper Vesper digs into the academy's secrets, the more she realizes no one is innocent. In fact the people she trusts most may be the ones waiting to destroy her.

Now she's trapped in a game where trust is a death sentence, betrayal is inevitable, and survival demands impossible choices.

But the cruelest fate of all is to fall hopelessly and madly in love with the very people she should never have been involved with.
Bound by Shadow and Moonlight

Bound by Shadow and Moonlight

510 Views · Ongoing · Dee Fietz
Bound by Shadow and Moonlight is a dark romantic fantasy about exile, forbidden magic, and a love born from survival.
When Princess Elara Thorneleaf touches the forbidden Nightroot Tree, she is cursed and stripped of her elven powers, transformed into a feared “Shadow Elf.” Branded an abomination by her own people, Elara is cast out and hunted as the shadow inside her slowly consumes her body and identity.

Her escape leads her beyond the borders of her homeland, where she encounters Cael Raithe, a renegade wizard exiled by the Wizard Guild for practicing forbidden shadow magic. Cael discovers that his unstable spells can temporarily suppress Elara’s curse, while her ancient elven blood stabilizes his volatile power. Bound by necessity, they form a dangerous pact and set out to find the legendary Moonlight Crystal—the only relic said to lift her curse.

Their journey takes them through treacherous swamps, ruined temples, and frozen mountain passes, pursued by elven hunters, Guild inquisitors, and dark wizards who covet Elara’s cursed power. As danger closes in, their fragile alliance deepens into forbidden love, forcing them to confront the truth behind her curse and choose between the worlds that rejected them—or a future forged together in shadow and moonlight.
When The Moon Hides Her Crown

When The Moon Hides Her Crown

11.4k Views · Ongoing · Pooja Rao
She was meant to be a Luna. So swore she’d become an Alpha instead. Born into a powerful Alpha bloodline, Seraphina "Sera" Nightbane spent her life preparing to lead. But in a world where only male Alphas rule, her fate was sealed—an arranged marriage to the ruthless Alpha King. Rather than live out her life in a cage, Sera vanished on the eve of her wedding, disguising herself as a boy to enter Lupine Academy, a brutal training ground for future Alphas. She’s determined to prove herself. That’s when Ronan Volkstane enters the scene. Cold, dominant, and dangerously perceptive, Ronan is a born predator. He sees Seth Darven as a challenge, a rival… even though something about him feels off. He’s determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. As tensions ignite and secrets unravel, Sera must fight for her place, her freedom… against the one Alpha who might destroy everything she’s built or claim her completely.
Shadows of Ivy

Shadows of Ivy

3.8k Views · Ongoing · Rachael Kitterman
As I excitedly walked out of the clinic with the pregnancy test results, eager to share this incredible news with my husband, I stumbled upon him and my best friend making love passionately in our bed!

“How could you do this to me! I’ve done so much for you, and you slept with my best friend Michelle! What’s going on between you two?”

I roared, throwing a pretty cushion at them both.

“You filthy little bitch! I don’t know what I ever saw in you!”

He yelled at me, jumped up, and slapped me hard across the face, drawing blood from my lip.

At that moment, I felt utterly hopeless. I decided to leave this place, leave these two scumbags, and start a new life somewhere new.

But my wicked husband, like a persistent ghost, found me again and haunted me. Oh God, what am I supposed to do to escape this miserable life!
Hunted By Shadows

Hunted By Shadows

1.4k Views · Ongoing · Fountain A. Gidado
Psychic investigator Sam Drewsbury has spent three years hunting the demon that murdered her twin brother, using her ability to see death echoes to track supernatural killers through Seattle's underground. But when she's hired by mysterious tech mogul to find his missing daughter, Sam discovers the girl wasn't kidnapped—she was sacrificed to open a portal between worlds.
Enter Kieran Braut, a centuries-old hunter bound by ancient magic to destroy demons before they can establish permanent footholds in the human realm. Cursed to feel every death he causes, Kieran has sworn off working with humans after his last partner's betrayal cost innocent lives.
But this isn't just another demon incursion. Someone is systematically weakening the barriers between dimensions, and Seattle is becoming a supernatural battleground. As Sam's visions grow stronger and more dangerous, she realizes her psychic gifts aren't natural—they're the result of demonic blood passed down through her family line.
Kieran needs Sam's unique abilities to track the portal locations, but her demonic heritage makes her both the key to stopping the invasion and the perfect vessel for the demon lord trying to cross over. With each use of her powers, Sam becomes more connected to the demon realm, slowly losing her humanity.
Queen of Shadows

Queen of Shadows

843 Views · Ongoing · Anthony Okeke
Queen of Shadows is a dark, suspenseful, and romantic tale of power, betrayal, and redemption set in the dangerous world of the mafia. Sophia Moretti, the first female boss of the powerful Moretti empire, is as feared for her ruthless leadership as she is admired for her brilliance as a cybersecurity expert. After her father and brothers were assassinated, Sophia rose to power, shattering the patriarchal mould and establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with.

Sophia's ironclad empire comes under threat when investigative journalist Ethan Cross uncovers incriminating evidence linking the Moretti family to a series of high-profile crimes. Determined to protect her empire, Sophia confronts Ethan with a shocking ultimatum: marry her to shield her family’s name and gain her protection, or face total destruction. What begins as a calculated arrangement between two enemies soon spirals into a dangerous game of trust, passion, and ambition.

Ethan, a former ethical hacker with his own troubled past, challenges Sophia in ways she never expected. As their forced alliance deepens, they uncover a web of betrayal that stretches to Sophia’s inner circle. Together, they must navigate rival mafia families, high-stakes cyber warfare, and their own emotional vulnerabilities to survive.

Blending intense action with emotional depth, Queen of Shadows explores themes of power, gender dynamics, and morality in the digital age. Sophia must confront not only her enemies but also her own fears of trust and vulnerability. As the lines between enemy and ally blur, both Sophia and Ethan are forced to question everything they believed about loyalty, love, and the cost of control.

In the end, Sophia must decide, will she protect her empire at all costs, or risk everything for a chance at love?
The Pact Of Shadows And Blood

The Pact Of Shadows And Blood

1.2k Views · Ongoing · ojo stephen
A centuries-old curse threatens to devour Black Hollow, reigniting the blood feud between werewolves and vampires. Forced into an uneasy alliance, werewolf heir Lyra Thorn and exiled vampire prince Cassian Draven must unravel ancient secrets before darkness claims their world. As violence and magic spiral out of control, their forbidden bond may be the only hope for peace. Together, they risk their hearts and their lives to break the curse, but will love be enough when their pasts refuse to let go?
Lazy Lord Veiled in the Shadows

Lazy Lord Veiled in the Shadows

18 Views · Ongoing · Realm Weaver
David, an ordinary man leading a monotonous life in a 9-to-5 job, found solace in the escapism of webnovels. His mundane existence took an unexpected turn when, engrossed in a new title, 'Martial War: An Epic Saga,' he succumbed to a sudden brain aneurysm.

To his bewilderment, David awoke in the very world he had been reading about, reincarnated into the unfolding narrative. The catch? He had only read the prologue, leaving his knowledge of the future blank. His second chance at life took a dark turn when he was sold to a shadowy organization that subjected him to abuse, molding him into a lethal assassin.

His salvation came unexpectedly when he was rescued by the novel's protagonist, earning a place as the protagonist's right-hand man. As their alliance flourished, David found himself entangled in a tumultuous life, culminating in a heroic but tragic end on the battlefield. His dying wish for peace remained unfulfilled as, contrary to his expectations, death did not bring respite.

Instead, David experienced an unnerving regression, returning to the womb. Determined to embrace a serene existence in his next life, he vowed to rest peacefully. Yet, the relentless hand of fate had other plans for him. Will he find the tranquility he seeks, or is destiny bound to disrupt his quest for rest once again? The journey unfolds as David navigates the unpredictable twists of his reincarnated existence.
Crown and Curses

Crown and Curses

482 Views · Ongoing · nicolemaharaj12
Two sisters, one fate. A Queen cursed to become a monster, a sister forced to work with pirates and former General Prince. A Sorcerer forced to face the demons of his past.

Crown and Curses is a story of betrayals, loves of all kind, and perhaps even some redemption for dark souls.
The Housekeeper's Crown: A Billionaire Romance

The Housekeeper's Crown: A Billionaire Romance

1.2k Views · Ongoing · Luna Hart
After rebirth, Emily Green left her respectable job and a toxic family, becoming the most sought-after housekeeper in high society.
Her skills are unmatched—there was no problem she couldn't solve, and every employer dreamed of bringing her home.
Her schedule was booked for a year, and even billionaire CEO Morris Anderson had to wait in line to see her.
One day, Morris, staring at her fully booked calendar until the next year, gritted his teeth and told his assistant. "Buy the agency. From now on, she only takes my jobs."
When Emily finally finished her tasks, Morris seized the moment and asked, "Ms. Green, could I book your services for life?"
Emily hesitated, then asked, "Will... I still get paid?"
Morris smiled, his eyes glinting, "Payment? Let's settle it differently."
Shadows In Durango

Shadows In Durango

1.3m Views · Ongoing · Bethany D
Sofia's life is a constant shuffle, hopping from town to town, always looking over her shoulder. Haunted by a dangerous past and the looming threat of her family, she finally lands in the gritty underbelly of Durango, Colorado. With an empty apartment and a burning determination to survive, Sofia enrolls in a new school and starts the hunt for a job in order to stay in town for as long as she can.

But Durango brings its own set of challenges. The first being Vincent Walker: the school's intoxicating bad boy who taunts her relentlessly yet sends mixed signals with his unexpected moments of protection and flirtation. Rumours swirl about his family's deep ties to the criminal underworld, only adding to the mystery that surrounds him and the town.

As Sofia navigates through her new life, she also meets Vincent’s best friend, Daryl— a total sweetheart who offers a stark contrast to Vincent's dangerous allure. Drawn into their world, Sofia's secrets begin to unravel. When Vincent and Daryl discover the truth about her living situation, they demand that she moves in with them, promising her safety and a place to belong.

Torn between the enigmatic Vincent and the endearing Daryl, Sofia finds herself falling for both. But her newfound stability is shattered when her past catches up to her, bringing her toxic ex-boyfriend Ashton back into her life. With his relentless apologies and attempts to win her back, Sofia is thrust into a tumultuous love triangle, all while fearing the return of her father and brother who are determined to take her back home.

Caught between three loves and the ghosts of her past, Sofia must navigate a treacherous path to find where her heart truly belongs. Will she choose the dangerous allure of Vincent, the sweet safety of Daryl, or the familiar yet toxic pull of Ashton? And can she ever truly escape her horrifying past?
Shadows of betrayal

Shadows of betrayal

1.6k Views · Ongoing · Samuel Nyeche
SYNOPSIS:I thought meeting my mate would be the start of my happily ever after. For a moment, it was. Jacob Jude, the powerful heir of the Golden Claw Pack, ignited a fire in me that I’d never known. Then, in one cruel twist, he shattered my world.

With my sight newly restored, I opened my eyes to betrayal—false accusations, heartbreak, and the lifeless body of my twin sister. Losing them both on the same day nearly destroyed me. But someone pulled me back from the edge.

Four years later, I’m no longer the fragile, blind girl who was cast aside. I’ve rebuilt myself, stronger and sharper than ever. Returning to the Golden Claw Pack wasn’t in my plans, but fate has a cruel sense of humor. Because standing at the altar is the man who broke me... and the sister I buried.

Now, I have one question—will love or vengeance claim me first?
Bloodlines and Shadows

Bloodlines and Shadows

2.5k Views · Ongoing · Ariel Eyre
I felt warm soft lips on my neck. My body felt like it was igniting.
“Your skin is so soft.” A voice said against my neck.

It was a familiar smooth voice that felt like it was filled with a richness. I felt a soft bite into my neck, and I moaned. Large hands slid down my sides. My knee went up and those large hands slid up my thighs, gently, caressing me.
The hands came up and moved between us to grab at my breasts.
The mouth that was occupying my neck moved down kissing my throat. My hands slid from his pale skin to his muscled back and wrapped into clean white hair.
**
Grey Eyes, black wings, and white hair that reminded me of silver. That was my future. A mastermind behind a stone mask. Someone who had been my bully all throughout my childhood. He became my captor, my husband, my abuser, my protector, my comfort, my partner, and my lover.

War is horrible, there is no other universal truth that is truer. It turns its victims, and everyone is a victim in war, into monsters and the victors write history. History shows that the winners where courageous and the good guys. The truth is the people who write history, the winners, they’re sinister. You must be to win.
Shadows Of Opinion

Shadows Of Opinion

208 Views · Ongoing · Michael Anderle
A Venusian floating city might need to be sacrificed to hide secrets.

The Conspiracy believes they have an excellent plan to take down Erik and Jia without anyone figuring it out. But what will they unleash to accomplish it?

The military makes an offer, but it comes with a very significant risk. How far are Erik, Jia, and Emma willing to go? Will they accept a massive technology upgrade? 

Erik and Jia want the truth, but will the cost of tens of thousands of civilians caught in the middle be worth it?

Two years ago, a small moon in a far-off system was set to be the location of the first intergalactic war between humans and an alien race.

It didn't happen. However, something was found that many are willing to kill to keep a secret.

Now they have killed the wrong people.

How many will need to die to keep the truth hidden? 

As many as is needed.

He will have vengeance, no matter the cost. She will dig for the truth, no matter how risky the truth is to reveal.