Wild Roses Grow

Nova scrambled backwards, panting hard, her short locks clinging to her damp forehead as she watched this predator stalk towards her. The vibrant and lively forest hushed, almost holding its breath to watch the scene unfold. Great, she had an audience for what would surely be a gruesome death. Death looked... a little... rugged and in nothing but a loin cloth, defined by slabs of muscle, a trail of hair leading down to such a small piece of cloth to hide a large- A spine-chilling growl snapped her gaze back up to meet his golden-red eyes, fiery, and intense, glaring at Nova as he slammed his hands either side of her head. Pieces of bark crumbled down from the impact. "I told you not to run..." He threatened, his eyes piercing hers, his voice more guttural than she'd heard from any male. His eyes clenched shut as his body trembled. "My instinct is to always stalk, always chase... until I get what I want.." Their faces were inches apart. She could feel his hot breath fanning her face. The forest was humid and hot, and his body was so close to hers that it was almost unbearable. The gruff voice, those words and the intensity of those eyes that reminded her of sunsets caused goosebumps to flourish across her arms. "What do you want?" Nova swallowed, not recognising her voice. She was so out of her depth. His chest rumbled, and more bark crumbled down from behind her head. "You..." Her breath hitched. "To. Do. As. You're. Told." - Paradise was what Nova Winslow was promised when her boyfriend whisked her away to Isla De Tayun, the perfect getaway for their busy lives. It was untouched, pristine, a hidden gem. But it had remained that way for a reason. The island doesn’t want visitors. And neither do the natives. What should have been a romantic retreat, drinking from coconuts and lounging on white-sandy beaches together, turns into a holiday from hell. Mid-argument with her soon-to-be ex, Nova stumbles into a lake. When she resurfaces, her boyfriend, the path she came from, and the resort have vanished. Alone, stranded, and with little survival skills, Nova has only a wet phone with no signal, a pair of heels, and an irrational fear of bats—which are everywhere. She is out of her depth when she falls into a mystical world of beasts. Hunted by tribesmen, stalked by beasts that shouldn't exist, and hearing animals speak, she has no choice but to trust the wild beast the forest itself fears—Yoa, a wanted man. Together, they flee the tribes pursuing them all while battling her growing attraction to Yoa. Can she survive the wild and make it back to her civilised life? Or will she lose herself to the untamed world—and to the man who belongs to it? #Beast #Ssssteamy #Adventure #Mythical #R18 -- THERE WILL BE MATURE CONTENT!! -- If you are enjoying the story, please vote with a power stone, leave comments and review! -- Cover Image: In the middle of getting one commissioned. My Instagram: @kelly_starrz My new discord server: https://discord.gg/MHMdRRqUYa

Lucinda Perry, a social recluse and a workaholic, makes a pledge to herself to go all wild on her twenty-fifth birthday and even score a one night stand if she gets her long deserved promotion at work. Few days to her twenty-fifth birthday, she gets promoted to not just a higher position but to the head office in a different city. Having to spend her birthday night in a new city, she goes to the club where she meets a very handsome stranger, Thomas Hank, who offers to be her one night stand after catching a glimpse of her dare-to-do list, which included having a one night stand. Thomas Hank, after having been used by several ladies in the past, is bent on getting the lady of his dreams who would love him for himself and not his wealth. So when he meets the cute and naive Lucinda Perry at the club, he decides to keep his true identity from her and find out if she was worth keeping. ***Excerpt*** What is more entertaining than a crazy side character? Say hello to Sonia and Bryan. Sonia's heart stopped beating for a second, and then different thoughts started flying right through her head at that same time. Bryan Hank? Her celebrity crush was kneeling right in front of her and asking her to be his wife? Was he mistaking her for someone? Was it possible this was a skit, or maybe this was like one of those celebrity pranks, and there were cameras around, waiting to capture her make a fool of herself? Or perhaps she was dreaming? Sonia wondered as she looked around them, but all she saw were curious onlookers. "Please! Be my wife and make me the happiest man on Earth," He said in a very loud voice that caught the attention of everyone. Her editor who she had been waiting on for over an hour because he was trying to sign a deal with a movie producer who was interested in one of her stories, showed up at that moment, "Sonia, you know Bryan Hank?" Her editor asked in genuine surprise as he watched the scene before him. It seemed like an hour had passed since Bryan went on his knees, but it had only been a minute. Bryan knew no lady would be crazy enough to accept such a crazy proposal, and even if any were, paying her off and calling off the whole thing would be easy since all he wanted was the scandal that could come from this. The headlines were either going to be about his rejected Marriage proposal or his supposed engagement, which would be enough to let Sophia off the hook. "Yes!" Sonia said as she bobbed her head excitedly and extended her finger for him to wear her the ring. "Yes?" Bryan asked in confusion when he heard her response. "Yes! I will be your wife and make you the happiest man in the world!" Sonia said with a giggle and wiggled her fingers until Bryan slid the ring down her finger. Surprisingly the ring was her exact size, and it sat on her finger like it was made just for her. The sound of applause erupted all around them as Sonia stood up with a big smile on her face and embraced Bryan before kissing him right on the lips. Bryan was slightly taken aback by her boldness but quickly recovered since this was his game, and he had to play along. He was the one who had approached her first, after all. So when she tried to break the kiss, he held her chin and slowly nibbled on her lower lip before parting her lips with his tongue and sucked on it in a teasing manner, eliciting a moan from Sonia. Sonia felt light-headed. This was too good to be true. It just had to be a dream. How else could she explain that one moment she was seated at the lobby of a hotel waiting for her editor, and the next she was engaged to her celebrity crush and was kissing him right here in the open? (PS: Photo belongs to me. Art by @imagineTishaD)

In the vibrant heart of Harlem, Maya, a talented journalist, balances her demanding career with the desire for something more. A chance encounter with Deja, a charismatic salon owner, ignites a conversation that challenges Maya's perspective and reveals a hidden ambition. "Concrete Roses" explores themes of female empowerment, self-belief, and the journey towards creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.

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“Jace,” she whispered breathlessly as he roughly pushed her to the wall. “I can't do this anymore,” she told him weakly. He looked her dead in the eyes and scoffed at my words, “Bluff,” he spat. His hand on her neck, squeezing it gruffly as he slammed his lips against hers. x x x In a world where loyalty is a luxury and love a liability, Gia Salvatore surrenders to a marriage of convenience with Alvan Martinelli, a ruthless and enigmatic powerhouse. Bound by duty, secrets, and lies, their arranged union ignites a toxic dance of power and passion. As family dynamics turn deadly and hidden agendas unfold, Gia must navigate the treacherous landscape of her new world. Will their poisoned vow destroy them, or will they find love amidst the shadows? Dive into this gripping tale of loyalty, deception, and forbidden desire, where the line between love and loyalty is blurred forever.

--- Synopsis: Di dunia yang dipenuhi dengan sihir dan pertarungan, setiap orang memiliki peluang untuk menjadi legenda. Namun, tidak semua orang dilahirkan dengan kekuatan luar biasa. Kagi, seorang pemuda biasa yang hidup di desa terpencil, selalu merasa dirinya tertinggal di antara para pahlawan. Namun, dalam hatinya, dia memiliki satu tekad yang tak terbantahkan—untuk menjadi lebih kuat dan membuktikan bahwa keturunan biasa pun bisa meraih kejayaan. Ketika dia akhirnya diterima di Sekte Pahlawan, tempat bagi mereka yang ingin mengasah kemampuan bertarung dan menjadi pahlawan besar, Kagi memiliki harapan tinggi. Namun, kenyataan tak seindah impian. Kagi yang tidak memiliki bakat luar biasa malah ditempatkan di Cabang Pengasingan, sebuah cabang yang dipenuhi petarung-petarung lemah yang gagal diterima di Cabang Utama. Dikelilingi oleh mereka yang juga berjuang untuk menemukan tempat mereka di dunia ini, Kagi harus menghadapi tantangan yang lebih berat daripada yang dia bayangkan. Di antara para petarung pengasingan seperti Gareth Ironhand, seorang berserker yang mengandalkan kekuatan fisik, Selene Nightshade, seorang assassin misterius, dan Liora Firecrest, penyihir api muda yang tidak terkendali, Kagi belajar bahwa kekuatan bukan hanya soal sihir atau kemampuan fisik—itu tentang tekad, pengorbanan, dan kemauan untuk terus maju meskipun dunia tampak menentang. Meskipun awalnya terasa seperti jalan buntu, Kagi menemukan bahwa Cabang Pengasingan adalah tempat untuk menemukan kekuatan sejati yang tidak dimiliki oleh para pahlawan lainnya. Di bawah bimbingan Valera Dawncrest, seorang master pedang yang bijaksana, Kagi memulai perjalanan beratnya untuk mengasah kemampuan pedangnya. Tidak hanya itu, Kagi juga harus melawan prasangka dan keraguan dari para petarung yang lebih kuat, termasuk Zerath Stormbringer, pemimpin Cabang Utama yang menganggapnya tidak lebih dari sekadar penghalang. Namun, semakin keras Kagi berlatih, semakin dia menyadari bahwa nasibnya tidak hanya tentang dirinya. Dunia tempat tinggalnya sedang bergolak, dengan ancaman yang lebih besar dari yang bisa mereka bayangkan—dan Kagi harus menjadi kekuatan yang tak terhentikan untuk melindungi semuanya. Dengan persahabatan dan rivalitas yang menguji kekuatannya, Kagi akan belajar bahwa jalan menuju kejayaan tak selalu mulus, dan kadang-kadang, menjadi pahlawan membutuhkan lebih dari sekadar pedang dan sihir. --- Judul Cerita: Kagi: The Swordman's Journey Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Comedy Tema: Zero to Hero, Kekuatan dalam Keteguhan, Pengorbanan, Pertumbuhan Karakter -!

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Midnight Roses follows Jasmine, a young florist who receives a secret invitation to an exclusive werewolf ball. There, she meets Draven, the feared Alpha cursed with a dark fate. Drawn to each other by an undeniable connection, Jasmine soon discovers that she may be the key to breaking Draven’s curse. But as secrets unravel, she realizes her very existence is a threat to the powerful Shadow Council—forcing her to choose between love and destiny before it’s too late.

From holding him in her arms to falling into his arms, Clair never expected to fall in love with Bradley Callahan, not after being a faithful wife and a loving mother for just a little over a half decade. But, after she saves him at the scene of an accident and feeling sparks she hadn’t felt in a long time, she knew she would be making a mistake she might live to regret. Clair’s first mistake was lying about her marital status and accepting a job that kept her so close the man who stirred up such deep feelings in her. But, that was one mistake too many. Things start to go bad for the love-struck Clair when she gets pregnant and her lies inadvertently catch up to her. Once again Clair seemingly finds solace and salvation in Brad’s loving arms, but will that be enough or will she have to face the consequences of her mistakes?

Trackers and AA have to team up to find Mega Girl in a prehistoric underground world. But for some reason all of their powers are gone. So the heroes have to use other skills to save the day.

In the frostbitten north, whispers drift on the wind—of a masked wanderer with a fox-like grin, twin blades flashing like winter lightning, carving a path toward an unspoken crown. Beneath the frozen lake, an old brute with silver hair gnaws on raw meat, his laughter echoing through the depths. A toothless servant shuffles in the shadows, a sword-box strapped to his bent back, its contents rattling with secrets. High atop a jagged peak, a young sage rides a dusty green ox, gazing at the world below with eyes too old for his face, yet he never steps beyond the ridge. And somewhere in the wild, a girl with a sunflower slung over her shoulder rides a hulking beast, her smile warm as summer, her hands cold with blood. In a realm where snow buries the past and storms herald the future, their paths are destined to cross—but for glory, vengeance, or something darker still? The wind knows, but it keeps its silence.

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Aiden Carter has had to fight the odds his whole life—balancing jobs, living paycheck to paycheck for school, and perpetually being a step behind. The only reliable thing in his life is Elena Sinclair, his girlfriend and steady source of encouragement. On one fateful night, looking for a break, they enter deep into the woods—only to find a secret cave opening onto a world beyond their wildest dreams. Here, in this otherworldly world, men are not so much men anymore—some of them have fangs, wings, tails, or other beastly features, and magic emanates from every corner. Stranded in this new world, Aiden and Elena will need to survive against the odds, expose hidden truths, and navigate their way home. But in a world fraught with danger, they can't shake the one thing that plagues them: Was their landing mere chance. or fate?

[You have died 100 times!] [100x Multiplier to all Stats!] The gods fell, their potent blood rained through the universe like a flood corrupting the entire cosmos, including earth! Their divine blood infected the various earthly creatures, turning them into horrible mutations, impacting the very fabric of reality and space, generating dimensional realms on and beyond earth. For this reason, God energy manifested. Barren planets gained life, wild beasts gained god cells, becoming mutations and a few humans awakened several talent. After a few centuries, humans were able to absorb God energy by killing Fiendgods and implanting God cells within their bodies, altering their very genetic makeup and transforming themselves into true abominations. … In the future, Karl Morningstar, was at home when he received a message from his younger female colleague. “I am home alone, want to come over?” Without hesitation, Karl rushed out of his home with his scooter trying to score some good time when he was hit by a truck. He died with an astonishing amount of remorse that he reincarnated to the past, only to find himself groping the Head-Instructor in public who had came to wake his predecessor up from his sleep. For the second time, he died. [Ding! Death-Multiplier System upgraded to lvl 100 unlocked; 10,000 times Multiplier upon death!] [All stats Increased by 10,000 times!] [Death Clone ability Unlocked] [Death Clone (Lv:100): When body part is severed, your severed parts can now regenerate into infinite controllable clones] [Upgrade system to unlock more multiplier and abilities!] [Please die again for more benefits!] … In a world where a single mistake can lead to your death, follow Karl as he tries his possible best to make mistakes in this dangerous world!  

In a world where vampires coexist with humans, a young girl named Layla, haunted by a traumatic past, makes a desperate decision: she offers to serve the influential vampire, Vaughn, in exchange for the protection of her beloved aunt. But as their complicated relationship unfolds, Layla finds herself caught in a forbidden love triangle between two vampire brothers, Vaughn and Draven, who both vie for her heart.

With the many missing cases that had been happening lately, the detective Victor finds himself with yet another case, that will change his future forever.

Hiro is a 16 year old boy who made friends with 12 female warriors that came from the past to the distant future, Hiro and his friends must help them over come the struggle of this new world and help them protect the world from the danger that's about to come

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade was the royal crown prince of one of the greatest empires on the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here. *** Special Chapters Announcements! Per week- 8 Chapters [Regular] 50+Power Stones= 1 Chapter [Bonus Per week] 25+Golden Tickets= 1 Chapter [Bonus Per month] Super Gift= [Fan's requested chapters]

Joan has no choice as her parents accepts the marriage contract offer without even an approval from her, Damien had to fulfill his father’s last wish. The alliance being an opportunity for the settlement of the debt Joan’s parents had to pay. But the dark past and haunting experiences suffered by Joan, hiding her away from the world in fear, finally, she is paying the debt, the debt of her freedom. Will she be able to accept Damien after discovering his identity and forgive him for the hunting past?, will their resentment ever turn into affection?.

The game we all have been waiting for the wild hunt is here and I must say the franchise is booming it's just the opening day ant yet the vr head set is on major back order wild hunt headquarters is cranking these head sets out like crazy and yet the demand for them just keep rising you might ask what sort of world is the wild hunt and to be honest with you no one really truly knows not even the beta testers who played the game all the information we got is that it's a fantasy world with magic and monsters they say you can do anything and everything and I am inclined to believe them so what will you do in this new world will you be good or evil be the hero or the villain choose to do something or nothing at all stay or leave it's all possible in the wild hunt. I closed the video my ant sent me sying yea this defiantly has gotten my interest I opened my phone and seen my ant had sent me a text message I opened it and it read so what do you think Hunter will you get the game :) with a smile face emoji I side again at her shamelessness but quickly responded back yes I will get the damn headset ok you can stop asking me about it I sent that and waited for a response and it didn't take long till my phone vibrated again I looked at her text message and it simple said good love you and see you soon in the game I chuckled I side ok fine let's see where this takes me and I turned on my computer that was in front of me and I ordered the head set and the game little did I know that my live was about to get interesting Warning this world will be violent and bloody not just cuz of the monsters but also cuz of humans it will show both the good and the bad things in mankind, especially with players where will this world go and what will are mc do let's find out together shall we