Wicked Ties Shayla Black

In summer of 2018, a 13-year old Lucas Steele stumbles upon a mysterious vortex, triggering haunting nightmares of a transformed world overrun by rifts and monsters. When a creature emerges from the vortex to attack him. Over the next six years, Lucas becomes consumed by his search for answers, as the vortex’s influence reshapes his reality. By 2024, the vortex manifests globally, turning the world into a chaotic landscape filled with rifts, monsters, and unforeseen dangers.

Evangeline, The Angle Who was about to enter the Gate of Connection between heaven and hell but before she could do so, she saw a couple of Warrior Angels flying towards her and can reach her in just a monent and seeing them flying, Evangeline too felt an urge to fly and just then beautiful white wings came out of her spine and she reached the Gate of Connection by flying but not before getting hit by an arrow on her right leg below her ass although she had seen who it was that harmed her but she had already entered the gate of connection. "AND THE SWEET LITTLE ANGLE COULDN'T KEEP HER EYES OFF THE DEVIL"

Cesare Traon Karl Erzet, the Imperial Commander-in-Chief. After three years of service in the war, he returned to propose to Eileen. Eileen struggled to believe that Cesare’s marriage proposal was sincere. After all, from the moment they met when she was ten, The affectionate man had always treated her like a child. “I don’t—I don’t want to marry Your Highness.” For so long, her love for him was unrequited. She did not wish for their marriage to be a transaction. Was it because of the long war? The man, who was normally cool and rational, had changed. His impulsive actions, his unbridled desire for her—they were all too unfamiliar. “This should only be done with someone you love!” “You can also do it with the person you plan to marry.” Eileen was intrigued by this change. And yet, the closer she became with Cesare… She discovered things that defied reason or logic. Eileen learned about her husband’s many evil deeds not long after. “I couldn’t even have your body, Eileen.” Everything he did was for her. He became the villain, only for his Eileen.

L'histoire se déroule sur un continent où la magie et d'autres créatures magiques telles que des dragons, des ogres et d'autres existent. Ce continent, vieux de plusieurs siècles, a vu tant de sang couler et tant de guerres éclater. Treize familles se battent depuis des siècles pour la domination du continent, mais seule une famille a pu imposer sa domination sur les douze autres pendant plus de trois mille ans, grâce à leur magie, mais surtout à leurs dragons. Cependant, un événement majeur va changer le cours de l'histoire.

In a world filled with monsters, demons, and magic users born with elemental powers, a boy is born without any magic or elements. Despite this, he possesses monstrous strength and speed, faster than light. Armed with a mysterious sword that can change shape, he fights against an unknown cosmic force. His journey leads him to uncover the secrets of his origins and the true nature of the universe.

Julius didn’t know what to expect when he stood in front of the grandiose gates, luscious fields, and beautiful students dressed in their pristine uniforms looking like a million bucks. He told himself that he wouldn’t get involved with anyone and that he’d keep his head down since the chances of him moving again were quite high. He didn’t expect to find himself to be so entranced with the dorm leader Agares Montgomery, the most handsome boy he’d ever seen. “So what’s Agares really like?” Julius asked. Silas grinned mischievously. “That’s a tough one.” Julius noticed the sly smile on Silas’s face and realized he’d been teased. “Just kidding~” Silas said, chuckling. “Well, Agares is a bit of a mystery. He’s strict but has a laid-back side too. He’s cold most of the time but can be surprisingly kind in rare moments?” Julius couldn’t help but laugh at the contradictory description. “Why do you make it sound like you’re unsure?” “Because he really is a puzzle. He’s not a bad guy, though. He keeps to himself and mainly communicates through the vice leader, Epaphras. He’s insanely popular, not just here but at Saint Ambracia Academy too. There have been incidents where girls from the academy tried to sneak into East Laurence just to see him. It’s crazy.” “Anyway,” Silas said, “you probably won’t interact with him much unless absolutely necessary, so don’t stress too much about it.” That should’ve been the case, and yet, he found himself interacting with the dark haired boy more and more, his admiration slowly started to change into something more. “Do I like him?” He couldn’t help but ask himself. ………………….. Avondale, a city of privilege and prestige, high school junior Julius Loriana steps through the grand gates of East Laurence Preparatory School, a renowned institution for the elite. Having spent years moving from city to city due to his father's job, he’s determined to keep his distance and stay under the radar in this new chapter of his life. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Agares Montgomery, the enegmatic dorm leader of House Ares. With his striking looks and effortless charm, Agares captivates Julius in ways he never expected. As Julius grapples with his resolve to remain detached, he finds himself drawn into a whirlwind of emotions that transforms his mundane existence into something exhilarating. Follow the love story between a shy boy and his socially inept senior as they navigate through the pains of love, friendship and the hell that is known as high school. …………………………… A little extra note: This is a sweet love story, a bit of a slow burn but definitely worth getting into.. Each chapter includes a song and I would definitely recommend you listen to the song (on low volume of course) while reading. You get to feel the full Julius Loriana experience by listening to the music he’s also listening to with each chapter. If this story happens to curry your fancy, then please give it a try, I promise it won’t disappoint (≧∀≦) ! Upload schedule: Everyday! *All images used are from Pinterest, including cover.

Loud music is playing, some students are dancing and other are chatting. The few one who are alone are dispersed observing the others. My eyes scan the room for Liam. Fortunately, I see him standing at the entrance with Lucas, Mateo, Levi and Mason. My legs drag me to their direction and he smiles as he sees me. His friends pushed him to me and he looks like he hesitates for a while before walking up to me. Without a word, he grabs my hand and pulled me away from the noise. Now we’re standing in the boys changing room. Before I speak, he gently cups my face. His forehead is touching mine as his eyes flash in the evening light. My heart races and I look away shyly but he lifts my chin up with his finger. I admire his beauty,drowning in the rush of love and awaiting a toe-curling kiss. I hear his words; “Don’t be silly. You’ll never be my type.” Followed by a chuckle. My blood runs cold as my brain draws a blank *************** Liam Hunter, the name that could make your knees turn jelly. He had it all the looks, money and everyone’s dream girl, Beatrice. He was the school’s basketball team captain. Every girl was dying to spend even a second with him, well except her. His charms didn’t work on her and she seemed oblivious to his existence. Everything changes for Liam when he is dared to date Zara for a month and then dump her. It all starts as game, a mind game for Liam. But what happens when the heart gets involved? What will Zara do after learning the truth? Will she get over her love for Liam and go back to herself?

Three months after his sister's mysterious '' death '', David embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the legendary End Crystal, a mythical artifact said to have the power to resurrect the dead. Driven by grief and determination, he ventures into a world teeming with danger, where ancient secrets and relentless enemies threaten to derail his quest. As David faces trials that test his strength, wit, and resolve, he discovers that bringing his sister back may come at a price greater than he ever imagined.

"In this city, trust is a currency you couldn’t afford." Vince, a seasoned detective with a haunted past, never wanted to be in the spotlight. Yet fate, or perhaps something darker, had a different plan for him. Murder after murder followed his footsteps, and Vince’s investigation into a high-profile kidnapping soon spiraled into something far more dangerous. Beneath the surface of Bog Bay City’s glistening wealth and power, lay a criminal empire. As he dug deeper, he uncovered a web of lies, betrayal, and connections to his own shadowed history. With enemies lurking in every corner, he had to rely on his instincts, his allies, and his skills to uncover the truth and survive a world where nothing was as it seemed.

--- Isabella never chose this. Forced into a marriage with the most feared man in the criminal world, Matteo Antonio, her life is now bound by a contract she didn’t sign willingly. Matteo is a man with a reputation for cruelty, a man who doesn't believe in love or loyalty—only power, control, and the cold, unrelenting pursuit of his own desires. Yet, despite everything she knows about him, despite how much she wishes to escape, there’s something in Isabella that wonders: *What if?* What if there's more to him than the cold exterior he shows the world? Now trapped in a life she didn’t choose, Isabella faces a question that haunts her every day: Will Matteo ever feel for her? Will he ever truly *see* her, not as a prize or a pawn, but as a person? Or will she, slowly but surely, fall for the man who holds her captive—body and heart? It’s a game. One that neither of them can afford to lose. ___________________ "Don't act like this is some big mystery. We both know why I'm here. We both know why I said yes. And we both know you loved my siste" His eyes darkened, his smirk vanishing. He stepped forward, and I stepped back. One step. Two. My back hit the wall. He leaned in close, his breath warm on my cheek. "Who told you," he said slowly, voice as sharp as a blade, "that Matteo *Antonio* has ever had feelings?". I froze. His eyes were like ice, cold and clear, but so much more dangerous. The kind of cold that burned. And suddenly, I felt so stupid. So stupid. All this time, I'd assumed—*no, Gianna told me.* She told me Matteo had feelings for her. She told me he loved her, that she had him wrapped around her little finger. She told me he would have chosen her if she'd stayed. But she was wrong. Because I could see it now, written in his face, in his eyes, in the way he looked at me like I was just another piece on the board. Matteo Antonio didn't *love*. He didn't feel anything at all. "You thought I loved her, didn't you?" His voice was soft, deadly quiet. "Is that why you've been walking around here with your head held so high?" His eyes flicked to my lips, my throat, before landing back on my eyes. "Let me make this clear, *cara mia*." He leaned in so close I could feel his lips brush against the shell of my ear. "I don't love. Not her. Not you. *No one.*" I sucked in a sharp breath, my chest rising and falling so fast it felt like I might choke on it. He pulled away just enough to look me in the eyes, his face unreadable. "Go to bed," he said, turning away from me. His voice had gone cold again, as if the storm had passed. "Tomorrow, you'll learn what it means to be my wife." I stayed there, pressed against the wall, too stunned to move. And as he walked away, I felt it settle into my bones. I wasn't his wife. I was his *prisoner.*

i will no longer be uploading this series. I'm currently working on a rewrite for the series. the rewrite will be called Grave borne Revenant.

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Black Gorlock: A Tale of Love, Loss In the grim shadow of Mount Compton, a dystopian wasteland where despair is the only constant, lives Boris Chickon, known to all as "Black Gorlock." Once a man full of love and laughter, Black Gorlock now carries the weight of his sorrow after losing Shaniqua to the sinister Pimp Boss, Fredy Cash. His grief manifests in his ever-increasing size, but he holds onto one symbol of his former self - a magnificent top hat, which he wears with pride. Driven by a whisper of hope on a dark morning, Black Gorlock sets out on a perilous journey to win back his love. Through treacherous landscapes and against numerous adversaries, he battles not only the external threats but also the demons of his own despair. His only allies are his sword, his sorrow, and his cherished top hat. "Black Gorlock" is an intense narrative of love's resilience, the burden of loss, and the quest for redemption. It's the story of a man who, despite the overwhelming odds and his own physical and emotional struggles, fights with every ounce of his being to reclaim his heart and his life. In a world shrouded in darkness, Black Gorlock's journey is a beacon of hope, illustrating that even in the heaviest of times, love can lead to the most triumphant of victories.

Taya Urg is an Omega wolf and the mate of Alpha Jacob Makenzie. However, after they get married, their connection begins to deteriorate, making them feel more like strangers. When Taya discovers that she is pregnant, she hopes to rekindle their bond with the news. Unfortunately, she catches Jacob in a romantic encounter with Rita Wheeler, Taya's twin sister. Devastated by the betrayal, Taya experienced a miscarriage and subsequently died from blood loss. In response to her plea for revenge, the moon goddess granted her wish, allowing Taya to be reborn in a new body, consumed by the desire for vengeance.  

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i head the door click open and close and I needed no one to tell me my Mama was home already. I stood up from the bed heading out to welcome her when I heard. "Ada start packing we are going to Korea" My world halted, everything just stood still, time just stopped. "What". I whispered disbelieving. The soft clicking sound of her heels brought me back to reality, I hurried to the stairs meeting her on her way to her room. "What did Just say" I had to respectful ask,composing myself despite the excitement bubbling up in me.In Nigeria,you don't behave anyhow Infront of your Mama it's a training most Nigeria children were taught. " We are going to Korea" My Mama repeated despite her irritation on repeating something she already said or done. "I have a serious Business there and get bought the earliest flight there which is tomorrow, so start packing."she said stepping into her room. I quickly ran inside my room and jumped on my bed, I pressed the pillow on my face and screamed which came out muffled. I can't believe this. I'M GOING TO KOREA. Ada Davis is the name, she a Nigerian as much as she is a Korean she has a nak for dance, she I s. popular tiktoker who is very well known in Africa because of her precise dance moves and her asian-like,she is the only daughter her single mother who the CEO of a construction company. She come to Korea under the influence of her mother shifting work to new country because of its projects. she loves Korea and everything about it and is excited to get to school there and infact do everything there but what happens when the solitude she hopes get there when she fibd out who she truly is, she only knows her Nigerian nationality but not her Korean'swhat happens when she is being targeted to murder just because of it fine out it. BLACK BARBIE.

Renessa finally returns to her home after eleven years, only to find that things have changed. Her father had remarried a woman who seemed to hate her to death. Her stepsister, who looks like an angel, occupies her room and successfully snatches Renessa's position as the best child in her father's heart. No, she was never the best daughter in her father's heart. Her father never wanted her and hated her. Even the man's hatred for Renessa sometimes made Renessa question her true identity. But behind it all, the reason for Renessa's return was to find out the whereabouts of her mother's grave which only her father knew. Her father seemed to have prepared everything to throw her and the memory of her late mother out of the house. But don’t call her Renessa If she doesn't come home with a secret weapon in her hand. She has full rights to all of her mother's wealth which made her existence like a stubborn stain amid her father's harmonious family.

United Nations Interplanetary Command scientists have discovered that Earth will become uninhabitable in 2401. In early 2399, a fleet with experimental technology was assembled to locate an immediately habitable planet. However, the fleet is almost immediately engaged by alien forces. Now facing opposition from a superior foe, the fleet must find a way to defeat the enemy and complete the mission. This story follows three characters: Alpha Nine, a Drengr Super soldier, who's past is so classified that he uses a pseudonym instead of his real name. Mark Helms, another, older Drengr super soldier. He's a legend, even amongst his peers, and probably the most decorated soldier in history. Tacitus Killgore, the captain of the USS Amber Clad, one of the fleet's destroyers. He is an experienced Commander in the United States Space Force. Inspired by Halo and Space Battleship Yamato.

Clara Rivers thought her life couldn’t spiral any further into chaos. Betrayed by her best friend and drowning in debt she didn’t incur, Clara’s every day is a desperate struggle to outrun eviction, creditors, and the crushing weight of betrayal. Just as the walls close in, an anonymous note offers her salvation: “Your life doesn’t have to end here.” What she doesn’t know is that the note is just the beginning of a deal that will pull her into a world she never imagined—one ruled by power, secrets, and the enigmatic Zachary Hayes. Ruthless, cold, and shrouded in mystery, Zachary is the last person Clara expected to meet at the other end of her lifeline. Yet, his offer—a marriage contract that binds her to him—is impossible to refuse. But this isn’t a fairy tale, and Zachary isn’t a prince. As Clara steps into his carefully constructed world, she realizes there’s more at stake than her debts. Lies, betrayals, and old scars surround Zachary’s life, and soon, she becomes the pawn in a dangerous game of power, family legacies, and enemies lurking in the shadows. Bound by a contract but torn by mistrust, Clara and Zachary must navigate the fragile line between obligation and desire. The closer she gets to him, the more she unravels the secrets he’s spent years burying. But in a world where trust is a luxury and love is a weakness, can Clara survive long enough to understand the man behind the mask? One deal. Two hearts. And ties that will bind them in ways neither could foresee.

[Warning: Intense Dark Themes] Kyle's life spirals into chaos as he grapples with betrayal, isolation, and an all-consuming obsession. Estranged from his family and scarred by his twin brother Matt's treacherous actions, Kyle hesitatingly found solace in Ethan-a dangerously devoted figure whose loyalty masks unsettling secrets. As Kyle's dependency on Ethan grows, he is thrust deeper into a web of deception and violence that challenges his grip on reality. When a harrowing encounter leaves Kyle questioning his own sanity, he becomes entangled in Ethan's possessive grip, uncovering disturbing truths that threaten to unravel everything he holds dear. In a world where trust is a fragile illusion, Kyle must confront his haunted past and the lurking darkness within himself. With every revelation, the stakes rise, and Kyle must decide whether to succumb to the abyss or claw his way to a future where he can finally be free-regardless of the cost.

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In the heart of the sprawling metropolis, where skyscrapers kiss the sky and luxury knows no bounds, lies a world shrouded in secrets, power, and intrigue. "Crimson Ties: Beneath the Billionaire's Empire" takes you on a gripping journey through the hidden corridors of wealth, influence, and the clandestine underbelly of society. At the center of this gripping tale is Alexander Hawthorne, a reclusive billionaire whose vast empire encompasses technology, finance, and media. The world sees a charismatic visionary, but behind closed doors, a complex web of allegiances and machinations binds his life. The story unfurls as investigative journalist Emma Reynolds, driven by an insatiable curiosity, becomes determined to unveil the enigma behind Hawthorne's success. As Emma delves deeper, she discovers that Alexander's rise to power is not solely built on legal foundations. Whispers of a connection to the criminal underworld surface, leading her to the tantalizing theory that a hidden alliance exists between the billionaire and the city's infamous mafia syndicate, the Vermillion Cartel. With every clue she uncovers, Emma finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where revealing the truth could cost her more than she's willing to lose. The narrative takes unexpected turns as Emma's investigation introduces her to a cast of characters, each with their motives and secrets. Isabella Romano, the brilliant yet enigmatic CFO of Hawthorne's conglomerate, harbors a tragic past that intertwines with Alexander's. Antonio Moretti, the charismatic and ruthless don of the Vermillion Cartel, operates from the shadows, manipulating fortunes and lives with calculated precision. As Emma and Alexander's paths intersect, sparks fly, blurring the lines between journalistic objectivity and personal desire. Their complex relationship adds a layer of tension, raising questions about trust and the blurred morality of their choices. The story gains momentum as Emma's pursuit of the truth unveils a tapestry of lies, betrayals, and unexpected alliances. With her relentless determination, she peels back the layers of deceit surrounding Alexander's empire, inching closer to the heart of the conspiracy. But as her investigation reaches a critical juncture, the risks escalate, and she finds herself entwined in a dangerous dance with Antonio, whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. As truths are unveiled and allegiances are tested, Emma must navigate a treacherous landscape where loyalties shift like quicksand. The climax hurtles toward an explosive revelation that threatens to expose not only the hidden ties between the billionaire and the mafia but also the fragility of the world they've carefully constructed. "Crimson Ties: Beneath the Billionaire's Empire" is a riveting tale of ambition, power, and the darkness that lurks beneath even the most glittering façades. With its richly developed characters, intricate plot twists, and exploration of the moral complexities of wealth and influence, this novel delves into the depths of human nature when driven by power and the lengths one will go to protect their empire, no matter the cost.