Pretty Dark Vows By Callie Rose

Lily Evans never expected her life to change in one night. A struggling artist, she crashes an elite gala in hopes of finding an investor to support her dreams. But when a case of mistaken identity puts her in the site of Anthony Calloway, the ruthless billionaire who takes what he wants, walking away becomes impossible. He thinks she's an escort. She thinks he's a nightmare wrapped in a dangerously handsome package. But when Anthony offers her a deal--one year has his, in exchange for everything she ever wanted--Lily is forced to decide: resist the man who ignite something forbidden inside her or step into his world knowing there's no turning back. His's possessive, his's obsessive. And now, he's vowed to make her his. But in a game of power and passion, who will truely end up owning the other?

This story is about a book villain coming to life to avenge his author who gave him such a tragic end after immense suffering. He wants to end it's creator even if it means he will no longer exist. Will he be successful in doing so?? What if the tables turn?? ------------ The destroyer becomes the gaurdian. This story is about Aditi Mehra, a quite author for whom writing is love. For her, writing is an escape from her tragic reality. Her life is turned upside down after arrival of Arjun Singh Rathod. However, the people she trusts are not who they appear. Will she able to identify who is real and who is fake ?? Tune in to learn more ........

In a world ruled by blood and power, Kim Taehyung is the devil dressed in designer—deadly, untouchable, and sinfully irresistible. He doesn't chase. He doesn't beg. He takes. And when his dark, predatory gaze lands on her, there’s no escape. She was never supposed to be his. One mistake. One foolish act of defiance. Now she’s bound to him in a marriage inked in sin, her vows dripping with blood and lust. He makes no promises of love—only ruin. A king doesn’t share his throne, and Taehyung doesn’t share what’s his. But obsession is a dangerous thing. His touch is possessive, his words a mix of cruelty and desire, and his hunger for her? Relentless. She burns under his gaze, submits under his dominance, yet fights the temptation that threatens to consume her whole. Because Taehyung doesn’t just own—he devours. And she? She was made to be his favorite sin. But in a world where loyalty is lethal and betrayal is inevitable, she must decide—will she fight for her freedom, or will she let the monster ruin her… in every way imaginable? Because in his world, there’s only one rule: She belongs to him. If he can’t have her, no one else will. In life. In death. In every filthy, sinful way.

Lady Seraphina Evernight never imagined her wedding day would feel like a death sentence. Forced to marry the ruthless Duke Adrian Valemont, the very man suspected of destroying her family, she vows to uncover the truth and make him pay. But the deeper she digs into Adrian’s past, the more she realizes that her father’s downfall was no simple betrayal—secrets buried in blood and deceit may shatter everything she thought she knew. Yet Adrian is not the monster she expected. Behind his cold eyes lies a man battling demons of his own, and the more she seeks revenge, the more she finds herself tangled in a web of court intrigue, deadly whispers, and a desire she never anticipated. In a marriage built on vengeance, can love ever take root? Or will their vows be written in thorns and ruin?

[WARNING:18+ SCENES AHEAD] Flesh, blood, and hunger—everything will burn at their hands. Alaric is a monster—an immortal cannibal, feared across the supernatural world. For centuries, his name has echoed through nightmares. Now, after thousands of years of imprisonment, he is unleashed, driven by an insatiable hunger that devours everything in its path. For centuries, he has been a myth—a legend of destruction. Until now. Eric, a newly turned vampire, stumbles into the cave where Alaric has been imprisoned for thousands of years. His blood spills onto an ancient symbol, and the world trembles as Alaric awakens. Unstoppable, ravenous, and deadly, he is unleashed on a world unprepared for his return. But amid the chaos, something strange happens—Alaric senses a familiar connection in Eric. Eric is the reincarnation of Killian, his long-lost best friend, the soul he yearned for and thought he'd never see again. Alaric, ruthless and cruel, is torn between his insatiable need for destruction and a deep, dangerous pull toward Eric. Eric doesn’t care about the monster Alaric is—he only knows one thing: He needs him. The hunger inside him mirrors Alaric's, burning through him, consuming him. The bond between them grows twisted and intense, a dark fire that neither can escape. Together, they are unstoppable, tearing through the supernatural world with an insatiable thirst for power and blood. Can Alaric conquer the darkness inside him, or will Eric’s devotion to a monster lead to their destruction? In a world ruled by powerful beings, they are the true rulers. But as their bond deepens, one question remains—who will survive when the fire is done? Some bonds are forged in blood—but they don’t just burn. They consume everything.

In a world where darkness and magic intertwine, Evelyn, a fearless yet ordinary girl, stumbles upon a forbidden realm—a kingdom ruled by the feared and mysterious Prince Kael. Known as the Dark Prince, his presence commands both terror and desire, his power shrouded in secrets that even his own people dare not question. When Evelyn is marked by an ancient curse, she becomes bound to Kael in ways neither of them can escape. As she unravels the truth about his lineage and the dark forces threatening the kingdom, she finds herself caught in a dangerous game of power, betrayal, and an undeniable attraction that could either save or doom them both. With whispers of prophecy, enemies lurking in the shadows, and a past that refuses to stay buried, Evelyn must decide—will she run from the darkness, or will she embrace the fire that burns between them?

Aurora lived a simple life, unaware of the dark secrets buried in her family’s past. But everything shatters the night she is kidnapped by Lorenzo De Luca—a powerful and ruthless billionaire who seeks revenge. Accused of crimes she never committed, Aurora becomes a pawn in Lorenzo’s deadly game. Instead of killing her, he gives her one way to survive marriage. A cold, calculated contract that binds her to the man who sees her as nothing more than collateral damage. Trapped in a world of power, deception, and deadly alliances, Aurora refuses to be a silent victim. As she fights for her freedom, she begins to unravel the truth behind her family’s betrayal—and the man who now owns her life. But the more she learns, the more she realizes… Lorenzo isn’t the only monster in this story. In a game where love and hate blur, will Aurora escape, or will she lose herself to the very man who swore to destroy her?

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.

Valeria Moretti is forced into an arranged marriage with Matteo DeLuca, the heir to the empire that destroyed her family. Bound by blood and vengeance, she vows to bring him down from within. But as secrets unravel and betrayals come to light, she realizes the real enemy might not be the man she was forced to marry. In a world where trust is deadly and love is a weakness, Valeria and Matteo must choose: destroy each other or fight side by side against an even greater threat.

being the heir to a company that is on the verge of bankruptcy makes Amel have to rack her brains so that her father's company can get back on its feet. in the middle of a meeting with a colleague, she gets a tantalizing offer, which is to enter into a relationship agreement with the reciprocity of a company that will stabilize again. does Amel accept the agreement or is she trapped by a growing love?

Night rose is a mysterious and thrilling manhwa novel that blends elements of horror and psychological suspense. The story follows Moon Hara, a university student who begins experiencing eerie nightmares that blur the lines between dreams and reality, making her suspect that they are more than just illusions. Her father, Moon Damian, is a brilliant detective who hides dark secrets behind his smile. As a series of murders shake the city, Hara finds herself caught in a whirlwind of terrifying mysteries, drawing her closer to a truth that might be better left undiscovered. Are these nightmares mere illusions, or does Night rose conceal a far darker secret?

24 year old Mastermind thief Isabelle Aisling, a.k.a red has made a name for herself as a cunning, skillful burglar. Her latest contract and Target is the notorious, wealthy mysterious Aiden Wells, a 35 year old successful and famous bachelor with a brutal reputation that precedes him in business and in lifestyle. Contracted to steal a priceless generational family heirloom worth billions of dollars from him. But things take a turn when she is caught red-handed by Aiden Wells himself. At the prospect of avoiding jail time. He proposes a shocking deal. That will either benefit them both or ruin them, if she chooses to agree. ****** Excerpt: "Careful, you shouldn't say things like that, when you're alone with someone like me". His voice, a low sultry growl. Sending chills down her spine, making her instantly scared and maybe, just maybe a little excited.  "Or else what?", She taunted. Her eyes never leaving his. She stood her ground, refusing to back down as he continued to stalk towards her. "ohh....", he purred, his voice dark. He was finally close to her, Looming over her. The air was electric and suddenly too hot. They were too close, way too close. She could feel his warm breath on her skin. His golden, honey brown eyes, blazing with desires. She knew he was a dangerous force, but she gave into the burning sensation she felt. She asked again, barely in a whisper, "what are you going to do..?" Her dare hanging in the air,unanswered. A challenge to cross the imaginary boundary line between them. They stood there, eyes locked in a silent standoff.

In a garden, the most beautiful flowers always get picked. Yet the prettiest rose in our garden never got picked, only left to wilt and soon wither. -Baroness Claudia Alstroemer von Cecil

Kael, an Omega who once believed his kind to be scattered and weak, is thrust into a battle far greater than himself when Garrick, the ruthless Alpha of Alphas, slaughters his father and takes control of his pack. Forced into submission under Garrick’s rule, Kael endures torment and betrayal, his only solace found in the few who dare to stand by him. But when an unexpected ally emerges—Sebastian, a powerful wolf with ties to Kael’s past—everything he thought he knew shatters. With the truth of his lineage unveiled and a hidden Omega pack rising from the shadows, Kael must choose: fight for vengeance or lead his people to freedom. The war for dominance has begun, and the hunted are no longer willing to run. But can Kael reclaim what was stolen, or will he fall to the same darkness that destroyed his family?

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]

Javier Rodriguez ~ Ruthless. Fearful. Callous. - "I know I don't deserve you, but I still won't let you go." Giorgia Torrini ~ Delicate. Graceful. Innocent. - "Isn't dying better than marrying him?" Atlast the time comes when the Mexican Cartels and the Famiglia are expected to join hands by making a deal to expand their territories. But this deal has become the worst nightmare of Giorgia as she is supposed to marry the future Capo of the Mexican Cartels - Javier Rodriguez who is worse than death itself. Will this marriage of convenience work? Will Giorgia's brightness disple his darkness or will Javier's darkness ruin her in it? ____________________________________ Tropes~ • Mafia Romance • Arranged Marriage • Grumpy X Sunshine • Forced Proximity ____________________________________

༺ ༻ "Is this─?" "The gilded vow." ༺ ༻ Lucien Mathis de Valentine has spent years searching for his childhood friend, bound by a promise to always stay together. Raised in comfort, free from responsibility, Lucien's life changes when he's drawn into a world of unearthly secrets-and a dangerous cult seeking the power in his blood. With unexpected allies and the friend, he thought he'd lost, Lucien is pulled into a fight against forces beyond his control. As the line between worlds blurs, one question remains: How far will he go to keep the vow made in youth─and what is he willing to sacrifice for the truth?

Evelyn Huntley identifies as a Single. She must be the only one without a mate. However, she finally finds her mate and things couldn’t be more fantastic, until her one true mate rejects her. Left to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart, would she find love in the arms of another or will she eventually win back her one true mate?

A prophecy. A demon king. A girl unknowingly holding the key to ruin. Despised by her family, Calista yearns for a place to belong, her only hope is turning eighteen and unlocking her werewolf form. But fate has other plans. When she was chosen by Prince Ezekiel as the future Luna of the Crescent Moon pack, she became a target of envy, betrayal and something far darker.  Alexander, an ancient demon feared across realms, sees her as a threat to his reign, but also as …the key to unlock the sealed gate of Hades. He needs her blood to break a seal, one that could bring him ultimate power or destroy everything. But Calista is not the helpless pawn they think she is. Her blood hums with forgotten power. Her dreams whisper of a past erased from time. The prophecy warns; “The stars will fall. Rivers of blood will follow. Hades will whisper your name, but you must not harken to its call, for the fate of the realm rests upon your shoulders .” Her choice will shape the fate of kingdoms. Her survival means defying a demon king. And falling for him? That could be the end of them all. An ultimate recipe for disaster!.

Star Holloway and Louis Whitmore were once inseperable high school lovers bound by love and whispered promises of forever. But fate had other plans when Louis travelled abroad to study. To protect Star from unforeseen danger,Louis broke his vows ,leaving behind a shattered heart and unanswered questions. Months later,Louis returns to Silvermore city not for love but for truth. His engagement to Lisa Stones,the adopted daughter of the powerful Stone is nothing but a calculated move.Star, expecting a heartwarming reunion,is devastated when she reads the headlines announcing Louis arrival and engagement to Lisa.

Gifted a candle that was said to make wishes come true, Alice Clemente burned it to find herself awake in a different world. She had wished for a life of adventure away from the city and its routine. With her wish granted, she was no longer in the 21st century and was instead lost in the middle of the Kingdom of Gladiolum, a place reminiscent of the 1800s. With luck, she soon gained connections to the rich and powerful of this new world— the nobility. However, how much of it was good and how much of it would eventually be detrimental? After all, mingling with royals not only meant extravagance and daily parties. It also meant warfare and death. Caught in the middle of the two princes and other nobles, Alice would soon have to face the battle between those two royal brothers― a fight for the throne. She had wished for adventure, after all, and she received just as such. Kept in the center of all this, would Alice be able to emerge from the rabbit hole unscathed? Or will the overwhelming troubles of love and war be too much for her to bear? *** “And what if you, too, are unable to help?” Alice threw the question back. “What if helping would risk everything?” Spade didn’t miss a beat. “You are everything.” “Don’t say things that you don’t mean,” Alice chided. “You’ll leave a trail of broken hearts.” “And would you believe me if I say that I have no intention of breaking yours?” Spade countered. “However, mine is yours to play with. Shatter it, fix it, do anything you desire. As long as it feels the warmth of your hand, I am content.” *** Image used in cover not mine.

Sa isang kaharian kung saan umiiral ang fixed marriage, pinalaki si Ellie bilang babae upang tuparin ang pangako ng kanyang ama sa hari. Sa kabila ng pagsusumikap niyang magmukhang perpektong prinsesa, binubully siya ng lahat, lalo na ng kanyang nakatakdang mapangasawa, ang mapang-aping prinsipe. Nang umabot sa sukdulan ang kanyang paghihirap, nagwakas ang lahat sa isang trahedya. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, isang lalaking mula sa modernong mundo ang muling nagising sa katawan ni Ellie. Ngayon, paano niya babaguhin ang kapalaran ng prinsesang minsang sumuko na?

Daily Update! "Party B must return before 10 pm. Party B is not allowed to call any other man's name. Party B must always accompany Party A on all outings if necessary. Party B shouldn't be seen in any situation with another man, causing damage to the relationship. Otherwise, Party B must be punished,' " she read aloud, her voice trailing off on the last word. "Party B would always sleep in Party A's room, and in any case, Party B is obligated to fulfil her duties as Party A's wife," her words faltering at the word 'duties'. Do the duties include... A smirk played on Zayden's lips, leaning closer to her. "Should we start with clause 5? You seem to like that one the most," he said with a grin. "What clause?" she whispered, her voice barely audible, as he planted a soft, tantalizing kiss on her neck. "We need to make babies," he added, his voice low and playful, sending shivers down her spine. ****** Life was once blissful for Zara until fate played a cruel joke, granting a wish with devastating consequences that turned her world upside down. Diagnosed with a brain tumour and given only eleven months to live, Zara was devastated as she counted down the days remaining. Then, unexpectedly, Zayden, the deadliest and most captivating billionaire, entered her life, mistaking her as his surrogate mother. With just eleven months left, Zara decided to pretend to be the real surrogate. Little did she know, Zayden had a mysterious past and identity far beyond her imagination. What will happen when Zayden discovers her as the fake surrogate? How did Zara become entangled as his surrogate? What secrets from Zayden's dark past will unfold? Check out my facebook page to get more info on update -Author Resonate Discord Server- https://discord.gg/nfeHFk5Twa

When Li Wei, a young woman with a pure heart, sees her family fall into hardship, she’s willing to sacrifice anything to protect them. Enter Zhang Yichen, a powerful and calculating magnate, who offers her a secret marriage contract. In exchange for his financial support of her family, Li Wei must become his wife—only on paper, without any emotional ties. What begins as a practical arrangement soon turns into something more complex. As they live together, small gestures and stolen glances reveal hidden sides of their personalities. Zhang Yichen, accustomed to controlling everything and everyone around him, finds himself vulnerable in Li Wei’s presence, while she realizes her heart is more involved than she intended. But Zhang Yichen’s world is dangerous, filled with silent threats and enemies. Together, Li Wei and Yichen will face intrigue, betrayal, and their own pasts as they struggle with the emotions they swore not to involve in their agreement. When all secrets are finally revealed, they must choose between remaining bound by a silent oath or following the path their hearts truly desire