Annabelle Costa

Warnings: This novel contains dark themes, morally gray characters, possessive romance, and explicit content. Reader discretion is advised. Enemies to Lovers | Forbidden Romance | Dark Temptation She was supposed to hate him. He was supposed to destroy her. When Seraphina Moretti, the daughter of a disgraced mafia underboss, is forced back into the world she swore to leave behind, she knows two things: trust no one and never let desire cloud your judgment. But everything changes the night she crosses paths with Damian Costa — the cold, untouchable heir to the family that ruined hers. He’s dangerous, ruthless... and utterly forbidden. He should be her enemy — not the man who sets her pulse racing with a single glance. Drawn into a deadly game of power and betrayal, Seraphina becomes a pawn in a war waged between families. Every stolen touch and whispered threat only drags her deeper into the dark. But desire doesn’t play by the rules — and neither does Damian. In a world where loyalty is a weapon and love is the greatest weakness, surrendering to him might be the one thing that finally breaks her. But some hearts are made to burn — even if it means going down in flames.

“I will let you be on top from tonight, please don’t divorce me, darling!” ----- Evelyn’s fairytale life shattered when a stranger stormed in, claiming to be the real daughter of the Wright family with proof. Her enviable privileges? Stripped away. Her spotless reputation? Tarnished. Her four-year engagement? Abruptly annulled. But the worst betrayal came from her once-loving father, all set to marry her off to settle a business score—with a man twice her age! Everyone in the circle attended this scandalous wedding, eager to witness the downfall of the supposed fake heiress. Yet, the climax was not what even Evelyn had anticipated! Zevian Reign, the nation’s richest tycoon, known for being every woman’s fantasy and the nightmare of all his rivals, made a dramatic entrance. His arrival stunned the guests, but his brazen wish was even more startling! He casually demanded to replace the groom and marry the beautiful bride. No one dared to challenge, nor did anyone have the guts to disobey him. They were left with no choice but to watch the wedding unfold. And it was Evelyn’s time to smirk, for she was now the devil’s wife. And all those who had ruined her, they would pay back in tenfold! ++++ [Excerpt] "Why would I ditch my husband for a loser?" Evelyn chuckled, crossing her arms defiantly. "He is better than him in all the aspects." Her gaze drifted to her ex-fiancé nearby, and she continued with a smirk, "Actually, a lot better in bed." As Annabelle’s face flushed with disdain, Evelyn patted her back and leaned in to deliver another slap. "So, good luck with licking my leftovers, dear step-sister. He's a perfect match for you."

Annabelle, a young heiress whose life had been dictated by her mother and the expectations of the family for as long as she could remember, even leaving her infant daughter with her father for years without contact so her mother never found out and harmed them now struggles to reconnect with her family but soon realize how difficult it was to do so. Not only was her mother and family still a threat, but she discovered that the man she loved was also planning to get married due to pressure from his mother and the desire to give his daughter a mother. Left with no other choice, Anna decided it was time to stop playing it safe and grab the bull by the horns. Tension and awkwardness sparked between them at their first encounter after many years of separation. While one felt guilty, the other felt fear, afraid of the past repeating itself if he allowed himself to love her again. Meanwhile, the little bundle of joy just wanted her family together and happy.

[Conteúdo adulto 18+. Sem estupro] "Sua cama está fria," disse uma voz no quarto que fez com que seus olhos se arregalassem de medo. Nervosamente, ela se virou, engolindo baixinho ao ver uma sombra em sua cama como se alguém estivesse deitado lá. O homem que estivera deitado se levantou surgindo das sombras onde estivera esperando por ela. "O que você está fazendo aqui?" ela perguntou quando os pés dele tocaram o chão e ele se empurrou para começar a caminhar em direção a ela. Seus traços bonitos pareciam mais sombrios do que o normal por causa da falta de luz no quarto. "Eu vim para te encontrar," ele inclinou a cabeça, "Para onde você foi?" "Eu saí para caminhar," veio a resposta rápida que o fez sorrir, um sorriso que a assustava mais do que tudo. Ela deu um passo para trás quando ele se aproximou dela. Isso não o impediu de encurralá-la, e suas costas bateram na parede atrás dela. Ele levantou a mão em direção ao rosto dela, e ela fechou os olhos, assustada. Ela estremeceu quando os dedos dele deslizaram do templo dela e pelo seu queixo e pescoço. Seus cabelos loiros estavam soltos. "No meio da noite?" ela não o respondeu sabendo que ele poderia decifrar suas mentiras pelas palavras dela. Ele deu um passo mais perto que fez com que ela virasse o rosto para longe dele e suas palavras vibraram na pele do pescoço dela, "Foi encontrar com ele, minha doce menina?"

"He Wanted a Marriage of Convenience. She Shattered All His Rules." Arianna Costa never expected her life to be turned upside down during a routine medical check-up. Victim of a medical mistake that leaves her pregnant by a stranger, she soon discovers that the man in question is none other than Alessandro Valenti, the powerful and dangerous king of the Italian mafia. For Alessandro, scandal is unthinkable. Marriage, security, and control: he demands Arianna become his wife to protect his reputation and their future heir. But sharing her life with this authoritarian and enigmatic man will come at a cost. Thrust into a world of luxury, danger, and betrayal, Arianna begins to uncover an unexpected side to Alessandro. Beneath the mask of the mafia king lies a man torn between his need for control and his growing feelings for her. Yet danger lurks in every shadow. Alessandro’s enemies are determined to see him fall, and now Arianna and their unborn child have become prime targets. Torn between scorching attraction, conspiracies, and buried secrets, Arianna must make a choice: surrender to this forbidden love or escape a world that could very well destroy her.

« Je te laisserai être sur le dessus dès ce soir, s'il te plaît ne me divorce pas, chéri ! » ----- La vie de conte de fées d'Evelyn a volé en éclats lorsqu'un inconnu a fait irruption, prétendant être la véritable fille de la famille Wright avec des preuves. Ses privilèges enviés ? Envoyés aux oubliettes. Sa réputation immaculée ? Salie. Ses quatre ans de fiançailles ? Brutalement annulées. Mais la plus grande trahison venait de son père autrefois aimant, prêt à la marier pour régler une affaire commerciale – avec un homme deux fois son âge ! Tout le monde dans le cercle a assisté à ce mariage scandaleux, impatients d'assister à la chute de la prétendue fausse héritière. Pourtant, le point culminant n'était pas ce même Evelyn avait anticipé! Zevian Reign, le magnat le plus riche de la nation, connu pour être le fantasme de chaque femme et le cauchemar de tous ses rivaux, a fait une entrée spectaculaire. Son arrivée a stupéfié les invités, mais son souhait effronté fut encore plus surprenant ! Il a demandé avec désinvolture à remplacer le marié et à épouser la magnifique mariée. Personne n'a osé contester, ni n'a eu le courage de lui désobéir. Ils n'avaient d'autre choix que d'assister au mariage. Et c'était l'heure pour Evelyn de sourire en coin, car elle était désormais la femme du diable. Et tous ceux qui l'avaient ruinée, ils paieraient au centuple ! ++++ [Extrait] « Pourquoi larguerais-je mon mari pour un perdant ? » Evelyn rigola en croisant les bras avec défi. « Il est meilleur que lui dans tous les aspects. » Son regard se porta sur son ex-fiancé, non loin de là, et elle continua avec un sourire en coin, « En fait, beaucoup mieux au lit. » Alors que le visage d'Annabelle rougissait de dégoût, Evelyn lui tapota le dos et se pencha pour asséner une autre gifle. « Alors, bonne chance avec lécher mes restes, chère demi-sœur. Il est parfait pour toi. »

“Aku akan membiarkanmu berada di atas mulai malam ini, tolong jangan ceraikan aku, sayang!” ----- Kehidupan dongeng Evelyn hancur ketika seorang orang asing masuk, mengklaim menjadi putri sejati Keluarga Wright dengan bukti. Privilegenya yang dicemburui? Direnggut. Reputasinya yang tanpa cela? Tercemar. Pertunangannya yang telah berlangsung empat tahun? Secara mendadak dibatalkan. Namun, pengkhianatan terburuk datang dari ayahnya yang dulu mencintainya, yang siap menjodohkannya demi menyelesaikan masalah bisnis—dengan seorang pria berusia dua kali lipat darinya! Semua orang di lingkaran itu menghadiri pernikahan skandal ini, ingin menyaksikan kejatuhan sang pewaris palsu. Namun, klimaksnya tidak seperti yang bahkan Evelyn perkirakan! Zevian Reign, taipan terkaya di negara itu, dikenal sebagai fantasi setiap wanita dan mimpi buruk semua rivalnya, membuat kedatangan yang dramatis. Kedatangannya membuat tamu-tamu tercengang, namun keinginannya yang terang-terangan lebih mengejutkan lagi! Dia dengan santai menuntut untuk menggantikan pengantin pria dan menikahi pengantin wanita yang cantik. Tidak ada yang berani menantang, juga tidak ada yang memiliki keberanian untuk menentangnya. Mereka tidak punya pilihan selain menyaksikan pernikahan itu terungkap. Dan saatnya Evelyn tersenyum sinis, karena kini dia adalah istri iblis. Dan semua orang yang telah merusaknya, mereka akan membayar sepuluh kali lipat! ++++ [Potongan] “Mengapa aku harus meninggalkan suamiku demi seorang pecundang?” Evelyn tertawa, melipat tangan dengan tegas. “Dia lebih baik darinya dalam segala aspek.” Pandangannya beralih ke mantan tunangannya yang berada di dekat sana, dan dia melanjutkan dengan senyuman sinis, “Sebenarnya, jauh lebih baik di ranjang.” Saat wajah Annabelle memerah karena merasa terhina, Evelyn menepuk punggungnya dan mendekat untuk memberikan tamparan lain. “Jadi, semoga berhasil dengan menjilat sisa-sisaku, sayang adik tiriku. Dia adalah pasangan yang sempurna untukmu.”

—¡Desde esta noche te dejaré estar arriba, por favor no me divorcies, querido! ----- La vida de cuento de hadas de Evelyn se hizo añicos cuando un extraño irrumpió, afirmando ser la verdadera hija de la familia Wright con pruebas. ¿Sus envidiables privilegios? Arrancados. ¿Su impecable reputación? Empeñada. ¿Su compromiso de cuatro años? Anulado abruptamente. Pero la peor traición vino de su antes amoroso padre, dispuesto a casarla para saldar una cuenta empresarial... ¡con un hombre de el doble de su edad! Todos en el círculo asistieron a esta escandalosa boda, ansiosos por presenciar la caída de la supuesta falsa heredera. Sin embargo, ¡el clímax no fue lo que ni siquiera Evelyn había anticipado! Zevian Reign, el magnate más rico de la nación, conocido por ser la fantasía de toda mujer y la pesadilla de todos sus rivales, hizo una entrada dramática. Su llegada dejó atónitos a los invitados, pero su osado deseo fue aún más sorprendente. Exigió casualmente reemplazar al novio y casarse con la hermosa novia. Nadie se atrevió a desafiarlo, ni nadie tuvo el valor de desobedecerlo. No les quedó más remedio que ver cómo se desarrollaba la boda. Y era el momento de Evelyn para sonreír con suficiencia, pues ahora era la esposa del diablo. ¡Y todos aquellos que la habían arruinado, pagarían el precio por diez! ++++ [Extracto] —¿Por qué iba a dejar a mi marido por un perdedor? —se rió Evelyn, cruzando sus brazos desafiantemente—. Él es mejor que él en todos los aspectos. —Su mirada se desvió hacia su ex prometido cercano, y continuó con una sonrisa burlona—. De hecho, mucho mejor en la cama. Con el rostro de Annabelle enrojecido de desdén, Evelyn le dio palmaditas en la espalda y se inclinó para darle otra bofetada. —Así que, buena suerte lamiendo mis sobras, querida hermanastra. Él es un partido perfecto para ti."

“Eu vou deixar você ficar por cima a partir de hoje à noite, por favor não me divorcie, querido!” ----- A vida de conto de fadas de Evelyn desmoronou quando um estranho irrompeu, alegando ser a verdadeira filha da família Wright com provas. Seus privilégios invejáveis? Arrancados. Sua reputação imaculada? Manchada. Seu noivado de quatro anos? Bruscamente anulado. Contudo, a pior traição veio de seu pai outrora amoroso, todo pronto para casá-la para resolver um acerto de contas empresarial — com um homem duas vezes mais velho que ela! Todos no círculo compareceram a esse casamento escandaloso, ansiosos para testemunhar a queda da suposta falsa herdeira. No entanto, o clímax não foi o que nem mesmo Evelyn esperava! Zevian Reign, o magnata mais rico da nação, conhecido por ser fantasia de toda mulher e o pesadelo de todos os seus rivais, fez uma entrada dramática. Sua chegada surpreendeu os convidados, mas seu desejo audacioso foi ainda mais chocante! Ele casualmente exigiu substituir o noivo e se casar com a bela noiva. Ninguém ousou desafiar, nem ninguém teve coragem de desobedecê-lo. Eles ficaram sem escolha a não ser assistir o casamento acontecer. E foi a hora de Evelyn sorrir com desdém, pois agora ela era esposa do diabo. E todos aqueles que a arruinaram, eles pagariam dez vezes mais! ++++ [Trecho] "Por que eu abandonaria meu marido por um perdedor?" Evelyn riu, cruzando os braços desafiadoramente. "Ele é melhor do que ele em todos os aspectos." Seu olhar se desviou para seu ex-noivo por perto, e ela continuou com um sorriso, "Na verdade, muito melhor na cama." Enquanto o rosto de Annabelle corava de desprezo, Evelyn deu um tapinha nas costas dela e se inclinou para dar outro golpe. "Então, boa sorte lambendo minhas sobras, querida irmã postiça. Ele é a combinação perfeita para você."

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19 anos sendo um nada. Trabalhando feito um escravo em uma empresa de merda que trata os pobres como lixo. Me esforcei, me humilhei, tentei subir… Mas no final, meu chefe só me usava e meus colegas só me viam como um rato insignificante. Foi aí que desejei algo novo. Um mundo diferente. Onde eu tivesse poder, dinheiro, respeito. Mas, acima de tudo, onde eu pudesse viver tranquilo, sem precisar me preocupar com contas, comida ou ser pisado o tempo todo. E então… Meu desejo se realizou. Mas não do jeito que eu imaginava. Agora, estou em um mundo onde a sobrevivência é um jogo e as regras são distorcidas. Guerras invisíveis, facadas nas costas, sangue escorrendo em cada esquina. Se eu quiser viver, vou ter que aprender rápido. E o pior de tudo? Parece que, mais uma vez, alguém quer me usar. ------- Tags: Isekai, Sobrevivência, Ação, Tragédia, Desenvolvimento de Personagem, Anti-Herói, Sistema, Mundo Cruel, Ambição, Psicologia. ------ Aviso: Novos capítulos são publicados a cada 1 ou 2 dias.

"mum always said that boys were distraction are being in a relationship with them was double the distraction." I remembered once what my mum had said about my cousin and how a boy ruined her life. I have a crush but I can't tell mum or else she'll lash at me. He's the school's sports player and many girls are after him especially Tessy and by the looks of it, I don't think my dreams of being with him will come through anytime soon. . . . Annabel Mason a sweet, kind girl whose's a nerd and also owns a diary has a crush on Jordan, a handsome guy who is also the school's sports player and all the girls are after him and her goal that year was to make him hers. Jayden Collins, a student from Royal High was sent as an exchange student. He's handsome, good in both sports and academics. Oh? seems there's a twist in the story. Annabel Mason? Jayden Collins? A dorky nerd? Sport's Player and Academic guru? Things are about to get interesting once Jayden offers to help her with her goal? Note: Joshua Mason and Ariana Watson's story is going to continue in this book.

"Ich lasse dich von heute Abend an oben sein, bitte lass dich nicht scheiden, Liebling!" ----- Evelyns märchenhaftes Leben gerät ins Wanken, als ein Fremder hereinkommt und behauptet, die echte Tochter der Familie Wright zu sein. Ihre beneidenswerten Privilegien? Weggefegt. Ihr makelloser Ruf? Beschmutzt. Ihre vierjährige Verlobung? Abrupt annulliert. Aber der schlimmste Verrat kam von ihrem einst so geliebten Vater, der sie verheiraten wollte, um eine geschäftliche Rechnung zu begleichen - mit einem Mann, der doppelt so alt war wie sie! Alle im Kreis waren bei dieser skandalösen Hochzeit dabei und wollten den Untergang der vermeintlichen Scheinerbin miterleben. Doch der Höhepunkt war nicht das, was selbst Evelyn erwartet hatte! Zevian Reign, der reichste Tycoon der Nation, bekannt dafür, der Traum jeder Frau und der Albtraum aller seiner Rivalen zu sein, hatte einen dramatischen Auftritt. Seine Ankunft verblüffte die Gäste, aber sein unverschämter Wunsch war noch verblüffender! Er forderte lässig, den Bräutigam zu ersetzen und die schöne Braut zu heiraten. Niemand wagte es, ihn herauszufordern, und niemand hatte den Mut, ihm nicht zu gehorchen. Es blieb ihnen nichts anderes übrig, als die Hochzeit zu beobachten. Und es war Evelyns Zeit, zu lächeln, denn sie war jetzt die Frau des Teufels. Und alle, die sie ruiniert hatten, würden es ihr zehnfach heimzahlen! ++++ [Auszug] "Warum sollte ich meinen Mann für einen Versager sitzen lassen?" Evelyn gluckste und verschränkte trotzig die Arme. "Er ist in allen Belangen besser als er." Ihr Blick wanderte zu ihrem Ex-Verlobten in der Nähe, und sie fuhr schmunzelnd fort: "Im Bett sogar viel besser." Als Annabelles Gesicht vor Verachtung errötete, klopfte Evelyn ihr auf den Rücken und beugte sich vor, um ihr eine weitere Ohrfeige zu geben. "Also, viel Glück beim Lecken meiner Reste, liebe Stiefschwester. Er ist eine perfekte Partie für dich."

[WARNING: MATURED CONTENT INSIDE THIS NOVEL. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE, DON'T READ THIS ONE. ELSE, YOU'RE AT YOUR OWN RISK.] She was a simple girl with unimaginable dreams although she has always been looked down upon by the people around her. She emerged from a middle-class family, she lost her mother as a toddler which compelled her father to remarry. Some years after the marriage, Mr. Fazer died, he left the young little girl with her siblings and a stepmother... Annabel was forced to provide for the family since what her father left for them wasn't enough to take care of the family. She often finds herself in adversity that left her in a dilemma. ********* Months later, She met a dying lad on the roadside who was ambushed by his rivals and was left there to die. Annabel froze at the spot when she saw the dying lad covered in cold blood. After she regained herself, she scurried over to help the young man, people who saw the scenario helped her and they took him to the hospital. ********* a year later (scene 1) She was sad, hurt, and depressed. She was a mess and was in her most vulnerable state. "Young Lady, why are you sitting alone in the dark? Don't you know it's unsafe for you?" Derrick Markham said. "What difference would it make? Is it not better to die or be taken advantage of by a stranger than someone close to you?" Annabel said. "I don't know where you're driving at but it's not safe for you to be out here." "Where do you live, let me take you home.?" Derrick inquired "Why do you ask, did they send you here?" She asked. She gulped down the beer she was holding. Most of the beer spilled on her dress, only a few went in. "Well, I will have to sit here with you, if you're unwilling to go home right now." Derrick Markham said and sat close to her. "Hey! what are you doing? Go! get lost!" "I'm not leaving you here." He firmly said "And why is that?" She queried "Because there are many wolves out there waiting for the right opportunity to devour you." He said "And why do you care? you don't know me. What would you benefit from this gesture?" she inquired. "You don't need to know someone before helping them." He said. ********* (scene 2) She was comfortably lying down half-naked on a cozy bed covered with a quilt. The morning sun rays forced their way into the room through the curtain openings and woke her up. "OMG! what happened here?" "Where am I? whose house is this?" "And how did I spend the night here?" She kept asking herself these questions without getting any answers in return... Just then the door was pushed open by a man with a tray in his hands that contains different dishes... She has a conflicted look on her face...

'Hell is empty and all the devils are here.' -- Williams Shakespeare --- "Should I dip my hands in holy water so I can touch you?" His breath fanned her neck as he spoke close to her ear, causing an anxious shiver to run down her spine. Her eyes widened before narrowing slightly. "You are crazy." She whispered back with a shaking voice. "Why?" He asked, awed. His eyes now staring at her. "Because you would get burned." --- Opposites attract. That’s what everyone says, but light and darkness are two very contrasting entities. Annabelle is the perfect definition of pure and innocent, while on the other hand, Kione is the opposite of that—dark and a devil with an angelic appearance. Too forbidden to be a perfect match.

Rian and Ryan, the twin Demons with different breeds They both have Vampire, Wolves, Titans and everyone believes they are gods. They both look exactly the same with Colalt blue eyes, Carnation red lips, short wavy jet black hair, they're both tall and cute, their voices are alike ( not the same ) and so are their personalities, not everything just mostly everything about them is alike ... oh except this which is their greatest difference. Rian is obedient although he's cunning ( no one except Ryan knows this ) and Ryan is a pure breed Rebel and everyone knows that. They're 17 and still a little girly because most of their time is spent on :Sia-their Titan friend, Clara-the Dragon, Deidre-the Demoness, Annabell-the Witch, Drace-the Vampire and Dana-the Werewolf And every other time they're either in the ballroom, royal party hall, throne room,garden ( fighting and trying to kill their selves ) or somewhere else causing havoc or maybe in their rooms training their pet Tigers. Mr&Mrs Royal always had a hard time controlling the boys so pets came to their aid, unfortunately the dogs and cats were just extra victims as they all died a week later, it was a little after a month that they were given Tiger cubs as their 13 years presents that the killing of pets ended, after killing 100 innocent dogs and cats in a month that finally found something to match their temperament. Rian's pet was named Drex ( that has been the names of all the pets he killed ) and Ryan's Claws. The palace only managed to be in one piece because these Tigers shared a room with their owners.

"Pois sou mais forte que o mundo, Porém não tão cruel. Cansei-me de ser forte, Agora sou apenas livre." Um jovem derrotado pela vida adulta vê sua existência virada de cabeça para baixo quando é escolhido para defender seu mundo de um evento cósmico que ameaça destruir tudo o que conhece. Descobrindo que os seres que ele julgava serem apenas parte de histórias e mitos são reais, agora ele precisa enfrentar não apenas o peso de seu destino, mas também o fardo de carregar a sobrevivência de todo o seu povo em suas costas. Os mundos prestes a se chocar com o dele lhe ensinarão muito mais do que apenas a ser forte. Até onde o insignificante permanece assim?! E até onde aquele sem propósito é capaz de chegar?!

Delilah Rivers is an outcast in the Moonhaven Pack due to her mixed human-wolf heritage. Her inability to shift into a wolf and the shame of her mother’s forbidden union make her a constant target of ridicule. Alpha Rowan, her uncle, allows her to stay but treats her with disdain, while her cousin Theo oscillates between pity and resentment. Meanwhile, the werewolf packs are fractured after the royal Goldencrest Pack withdrew from governance decades ago. The Goldencrest Pack, made up of powerful Lycans, is the ruling class of werewolf society. Their absence allowed power-hungry alphas like Rowan to dominate, causing political strife and rogue attacks, and Prince Caspian, heir to Goldencrest, aims to restore unity. When Delilah gets humiliated and rejected by her mate, she decides that she's had enough with her pack and flees. Coincidentally, rogue activity threatens Moonhaven and Caspian gets word of it. He goes to intervene and finds Delilah being threatened by the rouges. At first, he mistakes her for one of them and takes her into his custody, believing that he can get information out of her. But he later realises that not only is she the neice of the Alpha of moonhaven, but she's also his mate, although she can't really sense the mate bond due to her being majorly human. At Goldencrest, Delilah is thrust into a world of power and intrigue. Her fiery spirit clashes with Caspian’s arrogance, masking a growing attraction between them. Caspian is unable to ignore the strings of the mate bond pulling him closer to Delilah, and she has this unexplained attraction towards him. She discovers that it's a new mating bond and she's scared to explore it, after getting rejected once by her mate. While Caspian tries to untangle the rogue issues, she decides to help in her own little way, tired of being seen as weak. This leads her to discover her uncle’s dark secrets: he orchestrated her parents’ deaths to prevent her dormant powers from threatening his rule. Theo is complicit, suppressing Delilah’s abilities to secure his own position in Moonhaven. Caspian and Delilah uncover a conspiracy behind the rogue attacks, led by Lucian, Caspian’s estranged brother. Exiled after a failed rebellion, Lucian seeks revenge and has allied with Rowan to overthrow Goldencrest. As Delilah’s dormant powers awaken, she becomes pivotal in the fight against the rogues. Her dual heritage grants her unique abilities, but it also fulfills a misunderstood prophecy about a half-human werewolf who will either unite or destroy the packs. Theo betrays Delilah, revealing her growing powers to Lucian. Feeling abandoned and doubting herself, Delilah questions her place in the werewolf world. Caspian, torn between love and duty, struggles to trust her. Eventually, they both give into their love and desires and they are fully mated under the moonlight. Things appear peaceful for a while but everything begins to tilt again. A massive rogue attack on Goldencrest forces the divided packs to unite. Delilah’s powers fully manifest, allowing her to shift into a wolf for the first time, but severing her connection to her human side. Her transformation astounds the packs, but it also alienates her from Caspian. During the battle, Delilah confronts Rowan, who reveals his plan to betray Lucian and seize control of the packs. Theo redeems himself by sacrificing his life to protect Delilah, confessing his envy of her strength. In a final confrontation, Delilah sacrifices her human side that she had come to embrace and love to defeat Lucian, fully embracing her wolf side and ensuring the survival of the packs. With Lucian defeated, Delilah and Caspian emerge as leaders of a united werewolf society. Delilah, the once weak and mistreated human is now a celebrated wolf for her bravery and her mating with Prince Caspian. She is able to recover her human side, and her life as the new werewolf queen with the now King Caspian by her side is brighter than her life has ever been.

The synopsis of "Martial Love" follows the epic romance, adventure, and action-filled journey of Annabelle and Alex as they navigate a world filled with perilous challenges, forbidden love, and ancient mysteries. Annabelle, hailing from a wealthy family with a martial arts tradition, finds herself entwined in a forbidden romance with Alex, whose background differs from her own. Despite their deep love for each other, they face opposition from Annabelle's family, adding tension to their relationship. As the story unfolds, Annabelle and Alex embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of their world, encountering mystical creatures, ancient ruins, and powerful adversaries along the way. With the guidance of allies and mentors, they navigate treacherous landscapes, overcome trials, and confront their own fears and doubts. As their bond grows stronger, they find themselves drawn deeper into a web of intrigue and danger, where alliances are forged and betrayals abound. Throughout their journey, Annabelle and Alex's love serves as a beacon of hope and strength, propelling them forward in the face of adversity. Their determination to defy the odds and carve out their own destiny fuels their quest, leading them on a path of self-discovery and transformation. As they unravel the mysteries of their world and confront the forces that seek to tear them apart, Annabelle and Alex must rely on each other's courage, resilience, and unwavering love to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Their epic tale is a testament to the enduring power of love, friendship, and the human spirit in the face of darkness and uncertainty.

“Five million dollars may have bought my chains, but it didn’t buy my loyalty — and it definitely didn’t buy my heart. I never dreamed my life would come down to a transaction of five million dollars. But my father’s betrayal puts me at the mercy of Adrian Costa, the ruthless Sicilian, head of Cosa Nostra whose name makes the mafia world quake with fear. Including me. He bought me in an auction saying he saved me, but did he? He is dark and dangerous, more dangerous because I have done underhanded work against him using my hacker identity, CIPHER. I swear that I will escape his gilded cage. Each of our battles ignites a deadly game of power and lust, while resisting him might just cost me everything. As secrets unravel and Adrian’s enemies close in, I find myself faced with the ultimate dilemma: Will I fight for my freedom, or will the king I hate become the one man I cannot live without? ***** “You think you can outrun me, Elena? You're wearing my ring on your finger.” I don’t flinch, meeting his gaze with defiance. “So what? I don’t belong to you.” He leans in, his lips brushing against my neck, sending a shiver down my spine. “You don’t, yet. But I can make you. Do you want that?" I swallow hard, my pulse racing. “Don’t flatter yourself.” Adrian chuckles darkly, his hand lingering on my waist. “Trust me, I’m not the one who needs to be flattered.” ***** # Dark Mafia Romance #18+ #Hacker Female Lead and Italian Mafia Lord # Touch her you die #Marriage contract # He falls first #Fast Paced #Strong FL and ML #A Not so cute Pet (Oh he is cute. Don't go by his looks) #HEA

A life filled with hardships and betrayals was how Annabel grew up. From a young age, she faced countless challenges that tested her spirit and resilience. Love was a concept that seemed perpetually out of reach for her, as she navigated through the murky waters of betrayal and loneliness. Tragically, she met an untimely end, leaving behind a world that had been her tormentor. But instead of fading into nothingness, she woke up in a reality she knew better than anyone else. This was no ordinary world; it was a realm she had crafted with her own pen, a narrative filled with characters and plots she had meticulously woven together. However, upon awakening, she discovered she was inhabiting a body that shouldn’t exist—a character that was never in her story. Confusion swirled within her as she grappled with her new reality. What choices would she make? How would she navigate this unexpected twist of fate? Annabel found herself at a crossroads, where every decision could alter the course of her life and the lives of the characters she had created.

North Harper is a third-year college student quietly enduring the struggles of her life. She’s brilliant, resourceful, and beautiful beneath her thick glasses and outdated style of fashion, which makes her am easy target to bullies. Bullied and mocked for her appearance—called “turtle girl” by cruel classmates—she seeks solace in her books and her late night visits to her mother's grave. She runs into Valentine, a Vampire Prince, one of those nights and she knows that he's not the kind of guy for one encounter. She's also trapped in the web of his attractiveness and aura, and she finds it hard to untangle herself. Her life takes a dark and unexpected turn one fateful evening when a rogue vampire attacks her on campus. Valentine intervenes, saving her at a great cost. To keep her alive, he breaks one of the cardinal laws of his kind and turns her into a vampire, unknowingly creating a hybrid...something neither human nor fully vampire. As North awakens to her new existence, she is startled by her transformation. Her glasses are no longer needed; her features are sharper, her senses heightened, and her newfound confidence begins to change how others perceive her. But being a hybrid comes with a price: her powers are unstable, her hunger unpredictable, and her very existence places her in grave danger. Valentine takes her under his wing, teaching her to control her abilities and navigate her dual nature. As they grow closer, their connection deepens into something undeniable. But their relationship violates ancient vampire laws forbidding unions between humans and vampires, drawing the attention of the ruthless Vampire Council. Meanwhile, North struggles to maintain her college life, keeping up appearances among peers who suddenly notice her. Jealousy and suspicion grow as her bullies sense there’s something strange about her. At the same time, a dangerous human faction known as The Ascendants becomes aware of her transformation. This radical group, dedicated to eradicating vampires, believes North ’s hybrid nature is the key to creating a weaponized force of vampire-like humans. The Ascendants infiltrate North ’s college, using one of her classmates to spy on her and gain her trust. When they attempt to abduct her, she realizes the stakes of her existence stretch far beyond herself. Valentine fights to protect her, but even his influence cannot shield her from the rising tensions between humans and vampires. As the Vampire Council pressures Valentine to hand North over, the growing divide between the two worlds threatens to erupt into war. North becomes a symbol for both sides: to vampires, she is a dangerous anomaly; to The Ascendants, she is the ultimate weapon. Torn between these forces, she must learn to embrace her hybrid identity while forging her own path. The Ascendants launch an all-out attack to capture North and unleash their sinister serum a creation derived from her blood to turn humans into superhuman soldiers. Valentine is gravely injured in the ensuing chaos, leaving North to face her attackers alone. Drawing on her dual nature, North unleashes her hybrid powers to defeat The Ascendants' leader and destroy the serum, saving both humans and vampires from a devastating war. In the aftermath, the Vampire Council reluctantly allows North to live but makes it clear that her existence will always be under scrutiny. She choses to have Valentine transform her into a full blooded vampire, while the Vampire council take out the rest of the hybrids formed by the Ascendants.

Celestina Fayre Davis never wanted to get married but she had no say. Zavid Costa hated been controlled and marriage was one. Is this marriage gonna be a disaster? Will it work? If it doesn’t then will all just become a silly mistake? Love is what they both wanted but will that be able to erase all the pain? Will they end up together? Or will it go done the drain? Mom can I not get married?" I asked softly. "PAAAAAAAH" My face turned to the other side. The makeup artist all lowered their heads. "Say that again" She stared menacingly at me as though I was her enemy. Tears threatened to fall but I wouldn't let it. Read to find out

Lucifer, él rey del infierno, Sacrifica su vida a cambio de salvar el infierno y a el universo de una posible catástrofe celestial que quiere evitar a toda costa. Lucifer hace un trato con un humano y sacrifica su vida para salvaguardar la paz que existe en el universo. Lucifer muere y pasan alrededor de 1,000,000 de años después para que él regresara nuevamente a la vida, solo para encontrarse con un lugar que no era como él lo había imaginado...

**Feathers of Thought** is a short story that focuses on a dark and haunting tale of a scientist, Annabelle Cluck, who, after an experiment goes awry, wakes up in the body of a chicken. Struggling to reconcile her human mind with her new, instinct-driven body, Annabelle becomes trapped in a world of confusion and despair. She attempts to communicate with the humans on the farm, hoping to find a way back to her former life. Her only hope lies in a young woman who seems to recognize something different in her. But when the woman brings a mysterious device, intending to help her, it becomes clear that the machine is not a cure, but a means of destruction. In the end, Annabelle realizes the grim truth: she was never meant to return to her human form. The story explores themes of identity, isolation, and the tragic loss of self in a world where even hope can be manipulated.

Cuando una misteriosa plaga convierte a la humanidad en zombis, los últimos sobrevivientes intentan huir del caos buscando refugio en tierras lejanas. Un grupo de personas, arrastradas por el destino, sobrevive al naufragio de un barco en su intento de escapar hacia África y llega a una isla desierta llamada Seom, situada cerca de las costas de Colombia y Venezuela. Lo que comienza como una lucha desesperada por sobrevivir se convierte en un enfrentamiento con los oscuros secretos que habitan la isla. Mientras buscan recursos, enfrentan no solo los peligros de la naturaleza y la constante amenaza de los zombis, sino también la tensión interna del grupo, las misteriosas huellas de habitantes anteriores y las decisiones morales que los llevarán al límite. traiciones inesperadas, los sobrevivientes deben decidir si pueden confiar en los demás... o si la isla terminará por consumirlos. "Isla del Olvido" es una historia de acción, suspenso y supervivencia, donde la esperanza se enfrenta