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Lauren Beil

Empire of Lies: Secrets

**Empire of Lies** is a dark, twist-laden thriller set in the opulent, cutthroat corridors of Blackwood Academy—a place where power is currency, and every secret hides a knife.  When Sienna Moreau, a brilliant but haunted new student, is thrust into a world of corruption and murder, she quickly learns that nothing is as it seems. As a string of high-profile deaths—Genevieve, Lauren, Lena, Reina, and more—rock the academy, Sienna finds damning evidence that could shatter the elite’s carefully constructed facade. With her very name now on a hit list, the stakes are deadly high. Torn between the protective, enigmatic Damien Sterling and the mysterious Ezra Calloway—whose loyalty remains murky—Sienna’s desperate quest for the truth takes a harrowing turn. As the body count rises, the influential Celeste Davenport manipulates events with a charming smile that conceals ruthless ambition, while the enigmatic Killian Voss lurks in the background—his every move as unpredictable as it is intriguing. Torn between dangerous alliances and haunted by betrayals, Sienna must risk everything to unveil the truth before the academy—and her own life—are consumed by the empire of lies. Caught in a perilous web of betrayal, Sienna must navigate a labyrinth of dangerous alliances and shifting loyalties. As she races to expose the corruption that has claimed innocent lives, the lines between friend and foe blur—and the price of truth becomes immeasurably steep. In a world where secrets are weapons and trust is a fatal luxury, **Empire of Lies** challenges you to question every truth. With its explosive twists, relentless suspense, and a finale that leaves the ultimate villain at large, this electrifying saga sets the stage for an even darker, more unpredictable Season 2. Will Sienna and her allies bring down the empire of deceit, or will the true masterminds continue to rule in the shadows? The revolution has begun—and nothing will ever be the same.
Db_Novels · 245 Views

Screwing Up The Golden Child (BL)

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, his small revenge became the last saving straw in his drowning life. Lauren became suicidal after finding out that his parents were both alive but had discarded him as a baby right after his birth just for being born different and yet raised his twin sister with so much love and affection. So as a coping mechanism, he made it his life mission to teach them a small lesson by denying his sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for this unfairness. For years, Lauren lay in wait as he worked as a bar host and planned his simple but well-elaborated revenge against his parents' "golden child." But finding out that he was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of his plans. So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before his "husband" found out that he had been duped. He needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting him get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that he pays for his deception? What happens then when he realises that the man that he has been searching for is none other than the very husband that he has been running away from? Will he go and claim him back, or will he let his sister be with him, rather? And what if, while Lauren thought that everything that was happening was as a result of his own game plan, he was rather just a pawn in someone else's chess? *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading. Thank you.
Abbiex · 459 Views

Screwing Up

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, his small revenge became the last saving straw in his drowning life. Lauren became suicidal after finding out that his parents were both alive but had discarded him as a baby right after his birth just for being born different and yet raised his twin sister with so much love and affection. So as a coping mechanism, he made it his life mission to teach them a small lesson by denying his sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for this unfairness. For years, Lauren lay in wait as he worked as a bar host and planned his simple but well-elaborated revenge against his parents' "golden child." But finding out that he was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of his plans. So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before his "husband" found out that he had been duped. He needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting him get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that he pays for his deception? What happens then when he realises that the man that he has been searching for is none other than the very husband that he has been running away from? Will he go and claim him back, or will he let his sister be with him, rather? And what if, while Lauren thought that everything that was happening was as a result of his own game plan, he was rather just a pawn in someone else's chess? *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading. Thank you.
Abbiex · 1.3K Views

Vom Rebellenkönig gestohlen

Als Prinzessin, die nicht zaubern konnte, bestand Prinzessin Daphnes einziger Wert für ihr Königreich in ihrer arrangierten Ehe. Die Aufgabe war einfach, aber als Daphne entführt und in die kalten Berge von Vramid gebracht wurde, wurde ihr klar, dass sie überfordert war. Sie hatte schon einmal von diesen verfluchten Bergen gehört - felsiges Gelände, eisige Temperaturen, und das Land wurde von einem Mann regiert, der von vielen auf dem Kontinent gefürchtet wurde. König Atticus Heinvres, der blutdürstige Herrscher des Nordens. Obwohl sie ihm noch nie begegnet war, erzählte man sich Geschichten über die Skrupellosigkeit von König Atticus. Manche sagten, er sei ein Ungeheuer, andere behaupteten, er sei der Teufel persönlich, aber wie auch immer die Geschichte lautete, jeder kannte den Mann, der über ungeahnte Kräfte verfügte. Er konnte Armeen stürzen und Nationen mit einer einzigen Handbewegung zerschmettern, unterstützt von einem Ring aus verfluchtem Obsidian, wie es hieß. Niemand außerhalb von Vramid war dem furchterregenden König je begegnet. Nicht bis Daphne. Bei der Begegnung mit dem furchterregenden Mann fand Daphne jedoch heraus, dass der König vielleicht gar nicht das Monster war, für das ihn andere gehalten hatten. Das, was sich unter dem Obsidianschild verbarg, könnte tatsächlich ein Rohdiamant sein. - [Auszug] "Also ... wo soll ich euch beide unterbringen?", fragte er beiläufig, ohne eine Antwort zu erwarten. "Es ist bedauerlich, dass ich nur einen Kronleuchter habe." "Unter meinem Bett? Nein, nein, zu schmutzig. Das haben meine Staubhasen nicht verdient", sinnierte Atticus vor sich hin. "Der Kaminsims? Wie wäre es mit dem Frisiertisch? Ich nehme an, wenn ich einen eurer Köpfe abschlagen würde, könnte ich ihn dort anbringen... Frau, welchen Kopf willst du anstarren, während du dir die Haare machst?" "Atticus!" Daphne schrie. "Ich will keine Köpfe! Lass sie los!" "Na gut." Atticus zuckte mit den Schultern und schnippte mit den Fingern. Es gab zwei identische Knackgeräusche, als beide Hälse auf einmal brachen. Daphne keuchte entsetzt auf. Dieser Mann, ihr Ehemann, hatte gerade zwei Männer mit einem Fingerschnippen getötet, als würde er Kerzen auslöschen. "Ich habe dir gesagt, du sollst sie gehen lassen!" Daphne schrie auf. "Ja, ich habe sie gehen lassen", sagte Atticus. Dann verfinsterten sich seine Augen. "Um das göttliche Urteil des Himmels zu empfangen." - Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7HAMK2bRYU
saltedpepper · 164.4K Views

Love at World's End

[World's End: 02:23:59:53] Lauren Whittaker thought she had enough to deal with: a ruthless stepfamily, a neglectful father, and a life of endless work. But when a mysterious countdown virus appears on her phone, ticking toward what seems like the end of the world, things go from bad to apocalyptic. As society crumbles and terrifying monsters emerge, it seems no one is safe. Not even the military can hold back the tide of destruction. Just when Lauren thinks it can't get any worse, a blood-soaked stranger appears before her, speaking a language she doesn't understand. But there's one problem. She's seen him before... in her dreams. Kylar's pack has only one route for survival: to escape their dying world, as prophecy foretold. There's only one problem... Their ancient prophet has passed. In the new world, they enter into unfolding chaos. Monsters pour in from their world and others. It's a fight to survive, but there's hope. This new world is a land of abundant resources. He just needs to find their new prophet, and they can all survive. But when he does, everything's wrong. For one, she isn't Lycan. She's human. And he's inexplicably drawn to her, wanting to claim her for his own. Chaos is unfolding. Bodies line the streets. Lauren's fight for survival becomes a battle against fate itself. What secrets do her dreams hold, and why does this man want to keep her for his own...? -- [NOTICE: JANUARY 2024] LAWE will be paused until later in 2025, in order to give the author time to work on her WSA competition entry and allow her hand and wrist to heal further before putting it through the stress of too many daily updates of books. -- This book contains: Dark themes, death, smut. (All hail the smut.)
Lenaleia · 113.4K Views

The Love of a Vampire Prince.

"You are lying!" she retorted, her voice ringing with a blend of indignation and despair as she surged to her feet and crossed the space to his side. Her anger struck him as somewhat bemusing, and in a different circumstance, he might have been tempted to applaud her unyielding spirit. "I am an apex predator. I am what monsters and all things wicked fear. How could you imagine I would concern myself with something as fickle as emotions, let alone for a witch?" he asserted, his words delivered without the slightest quiver of doubt. His words landed like a blow to her very core. She had never anticipated such a stinging rebuttal from him. "If you can look me in the eye and tell me you feel nothing for me, then I'll leave you alone," she challenged, her tone calm amid the raging storm of emotion that churned within her. Her words felt like a knife piercing through his cold heart, leaving Damien to grapple with the weight of her final statement. He hesitated for a few fleeting moments before lifting his gaze to meet hers. "I don't," he declared, the words slipping from his lips with austere finality. Lauren's heart sank upon hearing his response; she sensed within her that he was not speaking the truth, but what recourse did she have? Before she could utter another word, the ringing of her phone pierced the solemn air. Engaging with the call, she answered, "Hello, Director." Briefly acknowledging the conversation, she swiftly concluded, "Alright, I'll be there," before ending the call. "Thanks for the meal once again," she offered in a flat voice, devoid of any discernible emotion. Damien found himself taken aback by the sudden shift in her demeanor, feeling the impulse to say something, but before he could gather his thoughts, she had already entered the elevator. Making her way towards the exit, she soon drove off, leaving Damien to stand before the towering windows, watching her departure with a silent ache lingering within him. As she disappeared, he turned his gaze inward, pondering the emptiness that seemed to pervade his residence. Reflecting on his actions, he found himself questioning whether he had made the right choice in pushing her away, but he understood that only time held the answers. This Novel tells a story of a halfie(half vampire half human) named Damien Voltorie. Some whisper of Damien Voltorie as a modern-day wolf of Wall Street, while others deem him the nation's most captivating bachelor. But beneath the veneer of wealth and charm lies a secret: Damien is a thousand-year-old vampire, haunted by a traumatic past and determined to remain in the shadows. Yet, destiny has a different plan. As the last descendant of the once powerful Voltorie vampire dynastyt he is bound by an ancient prophecy to a brilliant human, Lauren Turner. A captain of special operations of the National division of intelligence (NDI) and a gifted surgeon, Lauren is his fated partner. Together, they hold the key to saving both the human and supernatural worlds from a resurrected evil that once obliterated his kingdom eons ago. Faced with a choice between prophecy and isolation, Damien must decide: Will he heed the call of destiny and fight to save the world, or will he allow it to burn as his kingdom did? Can he overcome the isolation of his immortal existence and embrace the warmth of a human love, or will he succumb to fear and run? Join us as we step into a realm where the veil between worlds is thin, and the fate of both human and supernatural rests on the choices of one reluctant vampire.
Medist_Winnie7 · 58.8K Views

Zwei Seelen - Ein Zuhause

Es gibt Begegnungen, die mehr sind als bloßer Zufall. Sie entstehen im richtigen Moment, wie eine Brise, die Wellen auf stilles Wasser zeichnet – sanft, kaum merklich, und doch kraftvoll genug, um etwas in Bewegung zu setzen, das zuvor unbeweglich schien. Solche Momente kommen ohne Vorwarnung, und wir erkennen ihre Bedeutung oft erst in der Rückschau. Der Sommerabend im Juli 2012 war einer dieser Momente. Danny und Jenny kannten sich nicht. Sie lebten unterschiedliche Leben, geprägt von Gewohnheiten, Beziehungen und den kleinen und großen Unsicherheiten, die sie mit sich trugen. Doch an diesem Abend, aus einer Mischung aus Langeweile und unbewusster Sehnsucht, fanden sie sich beide auf derselben Chatplattform wieder. Es war ein Ort, an dem Menschen kamen und gingen, wo Worte oft flüchtig waren und die meisten Gespräche sich im Rauschen des Vergessens verloren. Aber nicht dieses. Was mit einer beiläufigen Begrüßung begann, entwickelte sich schnell zu einem Austausch, der anders war. Ihre Worte hatten ein Gewicht, das über den Moment hinausreichte. Sie sprachen über Musik, Hobbys, die Dinge, die sie gern taten, und die, die sie bereuten. Mit jedem Satz öffnete sich ein kleines Fenster in ihre Welt, und bald schien es, als hätten sie einen vertrauten Rhythmus gefunden, der niemand anderem gehörte. Die Distanz zwischen ihnen – geografisch, emotional, in ihren Lebensumständen – hätte eine Barriere sein können. Doch an jenem Abend spielte sie keine Rolle. Ihre Gespräche hatten eine Leichtigkeit, die nur entsteht, wenn zwei Menschen einander ohne Masken begegnen. Und obwohl sie es noch nicht wussten, begann in diesen Stunden etwas, das beide für immer verändern sollte. Denn manchmal ist es nicht das Offensichtliche, das uns verbindet, sondern das, was wir zwischen den Zeilen lesen. Danny und Jenny waren zwei Menschen, die sich zur richtigen Zeit begegneten, auch wenn ihre Leben alles andere als einfach waren. Sie fanden im anderen einen Hauch von Trost, ein Stück Verstehen, das sie nirgendwo sonst gefühlt hatten. Was keiner von ihnen ahnte: Diese Begegnung war der Anfang einer Reise, die ihre Herzen und Lebenswege berühren würde. Eine Geschichte, die nicht durch ihre Länge, sondern durch die Tiefe ihrer Momente definiert werden sollte. Ein Sommerabend, der für immer nachhallte.
Jennifer_Kall · 9K Views

The Lumia Family (Girl X Girl (Mafia Lesbian Stories))

"Erica, do you still love me?" "You are driving me nuts, Camila. I can't do this right now. I have a swordsmanship championship coming up soon. I just can't have any distraction." I was already crying hard now I kept rubbing the tears away from my eyes. My heart just hurts so bad. I actually already knew the answer, yet I was so persistent in getting the answer. I just wanted to hear the words from her mouth, and now I have received them. So why does it hurt so bad? I nodded my head. "Ok." I walked away opening the door. "Camila..." I paused for a moment. "I have never stopped thinking about you." Hopeful tears came out of my eyes, and I looked back to Erica. "I'll wait for you for as long as it takes." ~~~ Beautiful, smart, and good at athletics, Erica is the school council president, who is the envy that every parent would want their children to be. However, no human can be flawless as Erica has a few secrets of her own like falling so deeply in love with her best friend, Camila Lauren. Her sexuality is no different than any other lesbians. Feeling needed outside of school Erica is a beautiful player that had broken the heart of many girls in order to keep a stable friendship and school life. Furthermore, nothing goes as planned when a secret is exposed on her 18th birthday. She is the granddaughter of the infamous Lumia Family boss and is the next successor. As messy as life gets Erica's world was turned off balance she plunges into the world of bloodshed, death, and MAGIC! READ MORE TO FIND OUT!! Other work: The Alpha's Mate is A Reaper (Lesbian Stories)
ZTRider · 348.2K Views

Kissing Hellfire: Marry Me, Evil Lord

Power comes with a cost... and it was something she was willing to trade her soul for. A few nights before her wedding, Lauren sought a way to break her fourth engagement. Known for her bad reputation as the rebel princess, she was the only lady who had the guts to step foot on the Everston mansion, the house of a notorious warlord, in the middle of the night. She offered him a wicked alliance that the entire kingdom did not see coming: a marriage. A vixen pretending to be a damsel in distress and a man whose crimson eyes screaming for bloodshed. Could something blossom in this treacherous dance of lies and deception? -- "Are you upset?" She eyed him sharply. "Should I be honored that I got tricked by you, milord?" He drank the remaining wine in his glass with one gulp and put it on the wooden table. He stepped in front of her. His hand was on the rail on her side while his other hand grabbed her glass and finished her wine before putting it down. The way his Adam's apple moved with his every violent gulp made her feel a tickling heat around her nape. When he brought his attention back to her, he licked his lips to wipe off the trace of wine. "How shall I make it up to you then?" he asked with his deep voice, like a seductive devil asking his victim how she would like to be killed. Dangerous yet… enthralling. - Note: This is a dark fantasy-romance genre with a lot of gore, family feuds, steamy scenes, twists and turns, and other explicit content (no rape) that will rile you up and might give you a heart attack so basically this is not for soft-hearted ones, so read at your own risk!
macy_mori · 1.6M Views
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