Alea Nightclub

Pecahan Cermin Dunia Setiap anak di Kerajaan Thavare diberkahi pantulan masa depan melalui Cermin Takdir. Tapi saat Alea berdiri di depannya, cermin itu... retak. Tak ada bayangan masa depan. Tak ada takdir. Hanya satu pesan mengerikan: "Kau bukan bagian dari dunia ini." Diasingkan dan dicap sebagai pembawa kutukan, Alea menghabiskan hidupnya mencari jawaban. Hingga suatu malam, pecahan cermin yang ia simpan membawanya ke dunia lain—tempat langit berdarah, pohon berbisik, dan sihir hidup di balik luka. Di sana, Alea menemukan bahwa ia adalah kunci dari dua dunia yang saling bertarung: dunia tempat ia dibuang, dan dunia yang menuntutnya kembali. Ketika masa lalu dan masa depan bertabrakan, Alea harus memilih: menjadi pecahan yang terus disembunyikan, atau menjadi cermin yang memantulkan kebenaran. Satu jiwa, dua dunia, dan takdir yang tak bisa dibaca. Pecahan Cermin Dunia adalah kisah tentang asal-usul yang tersembunyi, dunia paralel, cinta yang tak mungkin, dan keberanian untuk melawan ramalan.

Selena thought her life was picture-perfect. Married to her high school sweetheart, Peter, with a quiet, comfortable home and the kind of stability most women dream of. But stability shatters when Peter, the man she trusted most, suggests an open marriage... just to explore things with his secretary. Devastated and emotionally shattered, Selena walks into a nightclub for the first time in nearly a decade. One reckless night. One familiar face. That’s all it takes to set her world spinning. Jack Brooks, her brother’s best friend, the one man who always felt a little too off-limits, is there. Older, bolder, and far more dangerous to her heart than she ever remembered. What begins as an impulsive escape turns into something addictive. Jack becomes her forbidden thrill that grows into something raw, obsessive, and all-consuming. But secrets have a habit of surfacing. And when Peter discovers the truth, the fallout is catastrophic. The marriage implodes. Family bonds rupture. And Selena is left to pick up the pieces alone. She flees to New York, determined to rebuild from scratch. Hardened by betrayal and scarred by the mess she left behind, Selena shuts down the part of herself that once craved love. Now, she plays by her own rules; a seductive, ruthless, and untouchable woman with no attachments and apologies. After years of struggles, success, and power come in her way, but emotional detachment has a price, and Selena doesn’t realize how much of herself she’s lost until she sees Jack again. And suddenly, the walls she built start to crack, because it was never guilt that haunted her... it was love. But is love enough now? Can Jack forgive the woman Selena has become? Can he accept her, flaws and all? Or has too much been broken to ever put back together?

A Playboy CEO's Pursuit. A Stubborn Engineer's Resistance. Love Has Never Been This Challenging. Teeradon has it all: chairman of a thriving liquor empire, owner of Bangkok's most exclusive nightclub, and self-proclaimed president of Thailand's Playboy Association. Accustomed to conquest in both business and romance, he's never met a challenge he couldn't charm his way through—until a falling wrench nearly takes his head off and brings him face-to-face with Wittawin. The stubborn, brilliant computer engineer is everything Teeradon finds irresistible: fair-skinned, sharp-featured, with lips that could stop traffic and a figure that certainly stops the CEO in his tracks. But Wittawin has zero interest in becoming another notch on a playboy's belt. Every advance is met with a strategic retreat, every flirtation with a perfectly timed escape. For the first time in his life, Teeradon finds himself chasing someone who genuinely doesn't want to be caught. What begins as wounded pride quickly transforms into something deeper. Teeradon discovers that winning Wittawin's heart will require more than his usual arsenal of wealth, charm, and devastating good looks. He'll need to prove he's capable of something he's never attempted before: genuine love. "With my heart on the line, Wittawin must surrender," Teeradon declares. "Swooning at Teeradon's charm? Yeah, right," Wittawin counters. In this battle of wills wrapped in romantic comedy, will Thailand's most notorious playboy finally meet his match, or will he discover that some prizes are worth changing for?

After being kicked out of the prestigious Wester Family, Kaiden has no choice but to work at a pheromone nightclub to moderate his excessive pheromones, or else he might spontaneously go into heat. On the night of his 19th birthday, he falls into the arms of the Alpha known to hate all Omegas, Damon Lin. The next day, the cold and ruthless Alpha offers him a deal: be his pheromone partner for a year and he will be set for life. What is Kaiden supposed to do when he can’t help falling in love with an Alpha who hates him, especially when said Alpha has a Beta lover? -- Damon Lin, the Alpha head of the Lin Finance Group, has a problem: it’s been three years since his last rut. His options are either to live with the sexual frustration or find his ‘fated mate,’ but where on Earth can he find an omega with 99.9% compatibility with him? On a night out with his friends, he drunkenly follows a scent that tantalizes his whole being and carries the solution to his problem to the backseat of his car. The next day, he offers the Omega a deal: be his pheromone partner for a year but don’t he dare be mistaken, he will never love him. Is it too late for regrets once he loses his fated mate? -- WARNING: This is BL omegaverse with R-18 scenes, unhealthy relationship dynamics, mentions of past trauma and abuse, and lots of angst.

The Kingdom of Cana was once known for being the bearers of magic. When those in power want more, they go to dark means to get it. Nobles are secretly creating a drug to heighten their magic powers, but when they start to use others' blood, it takes a turn. A bad batch called Sangra was given out to the addicted lower class. Loss of magical ability and a sun allergy were just a start of the side effects--they craved blood. Elfrea falls victim to being forced to drink the a vial of Sangra before being locked away. Centuries later Alea, a young witch, hides and steals to get by. For if witch hunters pick up on her trail it could be her end.

Caius Turner, an ordinary civilian with a curious spirit, gets unintentionally lured into a complex web of intrigue and crime during a night at the prestigious Velvet Moon Club in the enigmatic city of Noirhaven. Isabella, the intriguing nightclub singer, dies tragically, putting a cloud over the once-vivacious environment. Caius finds enmeshed in a labyrinth of suspicion and secret. Caius navigates the dark waters of the Velvet Moon, seeking answers with other citizens pulled into the unfolding drama as the story unfolds, and relationships form and shatter among the people. The club transforms into the smallest part of Noirhaven, revealing dark history and unspoken vendettas.

One kiss. One man. Everything changed. Zariah Cruz doesn’t just run the city’s most exclusive nightclub—she owns it in every way. With her jet-black hair always up, sharp gray eyes, and a presence that silences a room, she’s used to being in control. Men admire her, fear her, but they never get too close. Love? That was never part of her plan. Then Elias Rowan walks in. He’s nothing like the usual crowd. Soft brown hair, warm hazel eyes, and a quiet kind of strength. A middle school art teacher who doesn’t belong in a place like hers. But one night, under flashing lights and velvet shadows, he kisses her—and everything shifts. Zariah’s world is loud, fast, and full of masks. But Elias sees right through her. And the scariest part? She doesn’t want to hide.

Ethan Caldwell built an empire from the streets—nightclubs, real estate, and backroom deals. He bent laws, crushed rivals, and never got caught. Until the night he died... and woke up as Alaric Veyron, the 22-year-old king of Eldoria. The crown? Useless. The treasury? Empty. The nobles? Loaded with gold and zero respect for the throne. Trapped on a throne with no power, no loyal army, and no allies, Alaric does what a street king does best—he sells his kingdom. To break the grip of his treacherous nobles, he secretly strikes a deal with a warlord already eyeing Eldoria like a hungry wolf. Alaric doesn’t beg for peace—he sells intelligence: secrets, weaknesses. In return? Gold. While war rages and nobles scramble, Alaric watches from the sidelines—ready to loot their vaults, claim their lands, and turn their downfall into his rise. The nobles think they control him, but Alaric just sold the floor out from under them. This isn’t betrayal. It’s business. A gritty isekai of strategy, deception, and empire-building, Reborn King delivers sharp-tongued court intrigue, ruthless ambition, and a king who plays dirtier than the streets he came from.

Celeste never imagined her freedom would come tethered to a curse or two impossibly alluring werewolf cousins, Derek and Nikolas. At eighteen, she escapes the suffocating grip of her mother’s rules and flees to New Feathers, a city veiled in whispers and shadow. It’s a place her mother warned her about, a place where secrets breathe and ancient things stir beneath the surface. Before she leaves, her mother makes her swear one final vow: never take off the strange necklace she’s worn since birth. Celeste doesn’t know why, only that it’s never once loosened its hold. College life brings unexpected joy and a sense of belonging, especially with her daring new roommate, Diana. But everything changes the night she crosses paths with Derek and Nikolas—charismatic, dangerous, and far too intrigued by her. When they offer her a job at their elusive nightclub, Celeste steps into a world she was never meant to see. A world of witches and werewolves. Blood pacts and broken oaths. Prophecies written in moonlight. As her powers awaken, so too does a truth buried deep in her blood—Celeste is not just a witch, but something far more rare. Her psychic gifts draw attention, power, and peril. And worse still, her bond with the two werewolf cousins ignites a spark that could tear their world apart. Witches and werewolves are enemies—sworn by magic and blood. Yet the pull between them is fierce, fated… and forbidden. Now, with enemies closing in and the past clawing its way back, Celeste must unravel the mystery behind her necklace, her legacy, and the dangerous love that threatens to undo them all. The moon is rising. And destiny has come to collect.

The monsoon season of Nanyang carried a humid sensuality as Liao Qiao pushed open the hotel’s carved wooden doors, only to overhear Shang Lu’s mocking sneer: “Are you following me? Still not over me?” A sharp reprimand cut through the drama. “Show some respect to your sister-in-law!” The shadow of a black shirt swept over Liao Qiao’s shoulder. Shang Yu exhaled a plume of smoke, his gaze dropping to the crumpled figure on the floor. “Take him to the Dark Hall,” he ordered, his voice like glacial steel. Liao Qiao studied the man’s chiseled profile. This was Shang Yu, the ruthless tycoon of Nanyang. He stood at the rain-soaked veranda, cigarette smoke curling around him, the faint scent of snow pine lingering in the air—a blade sheathed in elegance. Their next meeting unfolded in the underground lounge of a nightclub. Liao Qiao sipped a Mojito, watching Shang Yu stub out his cigar with a snap. “Mr. Yan requests your presence.” Before the bodyguard could finish, she sauntered into the private room. Under crystal chandeliers, Shang Lu retched into a toilet bowl while Shang Yu tapped his fingers on the marble table. “Explain the annulment yourself.” Before the words echoed, Liao Qiao leaned against the doorframe, spinning a car key between her fingers. “I heard Mr. Shang owns a Maybach. Care to lend it for a spin?” On the manicured lawns of Nan Yang Manor, Shang Yu knelt to tend to a cut on her ankle. Liao Qiao traced the mole near his eye, laughter bubbling. “So anxious, Mr. Shang? Could it be…” His hands yanked her into an embrace, his palm pressing against her wounded back. “If it hurts, bite me.” The night Shang Lu’s yacht exploded, Liao Qiao stood by the manor’s floor-to-ceiling windows, watching Shang Yu’s silhouette rigid against the lightning-flashed horizon. Thunder cracked. For the first time, she understood why her father called her “Nanyang’s curse”—she had a knack for shattering and reshaping the trajectories of those around her without rhyme or reason. When Shang Yu returned from Palma, he pressed a platinum card into her palm. “Want to see where you were born?” Liao Qiao traced the intricate engravings, finally deciphering the truth in her father’s indulgent eyes—she was never just a heiress. She was the wildfire he’d always kept burning in his palm.

Sera Blake is heartbroken, vulnerable, and out of her element when her best friend drags her to a city nightclub to forget her ex. But when a dangerously seductive stranger locks eyes with her, forgetting becomes the least of her worries. He’s tall, powerful, magnetic—and utterly terrifying in the most intoxicating way. Lucien Cross is an Alpha shifter hiding in plain sight, living among humans and ruling his pack from the shadows. He’s learned to control the hunger. The rage. The urge to claim what’s his. Until her. One glance at Sera and the bond snaps into place like fire in his blood. But claiming her means exposing what he is—and putting her life at risk in a world where rival packs, ancient laws, and forbidden bloodlines will tear them apart. Set in a sleek, modern city pulsing with heat and danger, Claimed by the Alpha is a dark, erotic romance filled with supernatural secrets, primal desire, and a love that was written in their blood

After a million years of searching, Lucifer, the King of Hell, finally finds his mate in a young woman who's determined to lose herself in the darkness of his nightclub. Heartbroken by her cheating ex, she's given up on love and surrendered to the void. But Lucifer's enchanting presence slowly awakens her to the possibility of love again, and she finds herself caught in his spell. As she falls deeper under his charms, she begins to realize that her mysterious lover is none other than the ruler of Hell. Now, she must confront the ultimate question: can she love the devil himself, and what will be the cost of their forbidden love?

At 28, Valentina returns as the mysterious "Shade" to infiltrate the nightclub of the mafia boss who killed her father when she was 18. Dominic Castellano, 38, becomes obsessed with the mysterious dancer, unaware she's meticulously planning his destruction—using her body as the ultimate weapon. When he discovers her identity, instead of killing her, he becomes a willing prisoner to her game of seduction and revenge.

Azka, bound by his mother's rules, is tempted to break them. A friend's invitation to go to a nightclub leads him on a dangerous adventure. Alcohol flows, causing Azka to lose control. Unbeknownst to him, he spends a hot night with a strange woman. Morning arrives, his body feels broken, sore, and aching. Red marks adorn his skin, while red circles on his wrists and ankles bear witness to the wild night he just had. Dizziness and confusion overwhelm him. He tries to remember what happened, but only vague fragments come to mind. Regret and fear begin to gnaw at his heart. "Why did I end up like this?" he thinks. His mother's orders not to drink alcohol and go to nightclubs ring in his ears. Guilt engulfs him, imagining the consequences he will face. "I told you, Azka! Don't wander around at night, especially to nightclubs and drink alcohol!" his mother shouts in frustration. "Your alcohol tolerance is low, Azka! You can't drink alcohol!"

In the neon-lit tapestry of Miami, where desires simmer beneath polished veneers and darkness whispers behind glittering façades, Zara Kane and Kael Donovan's forbidden affair ignites an inferno of passion and vengeance. Zara, a sharp-eyed strategist draped in defiance, sees in Kael—a man carved from violence and shaded by secrets—the spark to her rebellion against familial bonds and societal constraints. Their liaison, hidden beneath moonlit mansions, within opulent nightclubs, and upon restless yachts, becomes an intoxicating dance of risk and redemption. But shadows lurk closely; foes like Jack, the envious schemer, and Miguel, the insatiable opportunist, conspire in the background. Kael and Zara confront them not with mere words, but by wielding dominance and raw intimacy as their weapons—each sensual confrontation a subtle yet savage humiliation for their adversaries. Yet, as secrets spill and treachery emerges from Zara’s estranged sister, Kathryn, alliances blur and betrayals deepen, plunging them into an escalating conflict with Miami’s ruthless underworld. Zara’s allure and tactical wit and Kael’s unbridled force culminate in a crescendo of sensual and emotional reckoning, leaving readers breathless and begging for resolution. In Sinful Sparks, every moment of tenderness masks a battle cry, every whispered promise veils a calculated move, and every forbidden embrace edges closer to chaos and ecstasy entwined.

In the midnight glare of neon lights and city noise, the vibrant facade of a nightclub masks a darker undercurrent of despair, rebellion, and choices that shape destinies. “Nocturne of Ashes” begins with a powerful confrontation between two cousins—one upright and studious, the other rebellious and lost in the neon haze of nightlife. Zhou Chaochao, a principled and composed young woman, finds herself outside the nightclub "Huise," desperately trying to pull her cousin Zhou Yuan out of the shadows. Zhou Yuan, only seventeen, has dropped out of school to work in a club as a hostess. With her provocative appearance and defiant attitude, she is a stark contrast to Zhou Chaochao’s buttoned-up demeanor. Despite their childhood bond, they’ve grown apart—one ascending the path of education, the other descending into the city’s underbelly. What unfolds between them is a heart-wrenching conversation that reveals more than just diverging life choices—it peels back layers of pain, social inequality, and broken families. Zhou Yuan is not merely rebellious; she is a young woman cornered by circumstance. With a mentally ill mother and a gambling father, she’s learned that beauty and street smarts are her only currency. To her, books are a luxury for the privileged, not a lifeline for survival. Just when Zhou Chaochao is about to give up, the night takes a darker turn. Lost in the chaotic crowd inside the club, she finds herself harassed by drunken thugs at the door. It's here that the story shifts from emotional drama to tense suspense—until a mysterious man steps in. Enter Lu Lie—a cold, disheveled, and enigmatic figure with a piercing gaze and a dangerous aura. With swift decisiveness, he pulls Zhou Chaochao into his arms, saving her from potential harm. But he’s no knight in shining armor. He’s rough around the edges, brimming with cynicism, and seems to carry a past full of shadows. Their brief, charged encounter leaves Zhou Chaochao stunned—especially because she remembers him from long ago, though he doesn’t seem to recognize her. This single night sets off a ripple of emotions and consequences. For Zhou Chaochao, it marks the beginning of a silent awakening—into a world far darker and more complicated than the pages of her textbooks. For Lu Lie, it's just another detour on a mission rooted in danger, as he receives a coded message through his earpiece hinting at an undercover operation. “Nocturne of Ashes” is not just a tale of reunion or rescue—it’s a layered exploration of moral ambiguity, youthful rebellion, and the choices that define us. At its core, it’s about two people whose lives shouldn’t intersect, and yet do—in the most unexpected way, on the most dangerous night. This story blends urban grit with emotional vulnerability, making it a compelling read for fans of realistic fiction, suspense, and emotional drama. Through raw dialogue, tightly paced scenes, and rich character psychology, it invites readers to ask: When the world has already labeled you a “bad person,” is redemption still possible?

Alea Darsha is the last human girl of an ancient lineage known as "Lumen Veritas"—the final light of the human world before creatures of darkness took over the night. However, she knows nothing of this destiny. Alea simply wishes to live a normal life: attending school, drinking hot chocolate, and reading romantic novels. Unfortunately, that is impossible when those around her are not ordinary humans. Every being competes to be Alea's protector. Yet there is one unwritten law in the supernatural world: "If you touch that light too deeply... you will be burned." Behind their affection and protection, Alea begins to realize—it's not just her heart they desire, but also her destiny, which could either open or destroy the gate between two worlds.

In the heart of New Avalon, a neon-drenched metropolis where the supernatural and the mundane coexist under fragile treaties, ancient vampires rule from the shadows. Their influence is woven into the city’s foundations — from elite nightclubs to high political offices. When Julian Vire, a lonely, brooding vampire noble, saves a young violin prodigy named Ari from a brutal mugging in a back alley, a strange bond begins to form between predator and prey — or perhaps, between two broken creatures trying to find meaning in a world where magic is commodified and souls are currency. But Ari is not just a musician. His music carries the rare magic of a Soulweaver — an ancient gift that can bend memory, awaken slumbering spirits, and even heal the deepest of wounds. As Ari plays, he unknowingly begins to awaken long-forgotten desires in Julian and the slumbering hunger of something older and darker buried within the vampire’s blood. Their growing connection begins to unravel the pact that holds the supernatural peace in New Avalon, and now both man and monster must decide: will they save each other… or bring down the city with them?

The Angel and the Outlaw Alea never liked bad boys— especially not the loud, cocky, and unpredictable leader of the school’s most feared gang. To her, Rayzen was nothing but trouble: wild, reckless, and way too full of himself. But to Rayzen, Alea was the only light in his dark, chaotic world. She was beautiful, quiet, and far too kind for someone like him. He fell for her at first sight. And once he realized she was unlike anyone he’d ever met, he made a vow to protect her— in his own, twisted way. No matter how far she runs, Rayzen won’t back down. Behind his reckless smile and sharp tongue hides a storm of secrets, buried scars, and a love so intense… it just might destroy them both.

When fiery law student Elena Vasquez steps into an exclusive Manhattan nightclub, she isn’t looking for trouble but trouble finds her in the form of Dante Moretti, a ruthless mafia kingpin known for getting what he wants. And what he wants… is her. Drawn by Elena’s boldness and beauty, Dante becomes obsessed. She’s not part of his world, not bound by the rules of power and blood but that only makes him more determined. After a tense encounter and rejection that bruises his pride, Dante takes matters into his own hands. He abducts her, pulling her into the heart of his dark empire. Now trapped in a gilded cage, Elena refuses to be broken. But Dante is not just a monster he’s magnetic, wounded, and dangerously alluring. As days bleed into nights, their hatred blurs into heat and Elena starts to question where the real danger lies: in his world… or in her growing feelings for him. Yet beneath Dante’s obsession lies a secret even Elena isn’t prepared to face one that could change everything. And when a line is crossed, the question becomes: Can obsession ever become love… or is it just the beginning of her undoing?

Elena Morelli was never meant to be part of the underworld. Living a quiet life as an aspiring artist, she had no idea that her bloodline held a secret—one that made her a target. One night was all it took to destroy the illusion of safety. Dragged to a nightclub by her best friend, Elena made a reckless decision—to let go, to indulge, to forget the dull routine of her life for just a few hours. That was when she met Alessio DeLuca. He was devastatingly handsome, dangerously intense, and completely unlike anyone she had ever encountered. With his tailored suit, cold silver eyes, and commanding presence, he exuded power. She didn’t know who he was. She didn’t know that stepping into his world would cost her everything. What was supposed to be a fleeting one-night stand turned into something far more sinister when she woke up to a nightmare—Alessio wasn’t just a man. He was the ruthless leader of the DeLuca crime family, and he wasn’t done with her yet. Captured: The Cold Embrace of a Monster Alessio DeLuca had built his empire on control. He didn’t make mistakes. He didn’t allow weaknesses. But the moment he saw Elena, something in him cracked. He thought she was just another distraction. Until he found out who she really was. Elena Morelli wasn’t just some girl. She was connected to the mafia in a way she never knew—the hidden daughter of a disgraced Morelli boss. A bloodline that should have been erased. To Alessio, she was a problem. A loose end. Someone who should have never existed. And yet, he couldn’t kill her. Instead, he took her. Caged her in his world. She fought him at every turn, refusing to bow to his will. But Alessio was a man who got what he wanted—through pain, through fear, through desire. Elena would learn obedience. Or so he thought. The War Within: Hate, Lust, and Something More Elena refused to break. She wasn’t a mafia princess. She wasn’t some pawn to be used. And she would never belong to a monster like Alessio. But the more she fought, the more obsessed he became. He punished her defiance. Tested her limits. Took pleasure in bending her to his will. But what Alessio never expected was that she would start to unravel him, too. The cruel control he prided himself on began to slip. Her fire, her innocence—it was supposed to be nothing. And yet, it became everything. But Alessio wasn’t a man who could love. Love was weakness. And Elena? She was a distraction he should have destroyed. Unraveling the Truth: A Legacy of Blood Just when Elena thought she understood her captor, the truth about her past began to surface. She wasn’t just any Morelli. She was the heir to something far more dangerous than either of them realized—a bloodline tied to secrets that could shift the balance of power in the underworld. Assassins came for her. Enemies rose from the shadows. And Alessio realized that letting her go was never an option. Not because of duty. Not because of power. But because she had become his. And now, he would kill for her. The Final Choice: Love or Ruin With war looming between the mafia families, Elena had a choice—stay with the man who had stolen her life, or risk everything to escape. But running meant death. Staying meant surrender. And falling for Alessio DeLuca? That meant ruin. Yet, as the walls closed in and the truth of her past threatened to consume her, Elena realized one thing: She wasn’t just his captive anymore. She was his queen. And Alessio? He would burn the world to keep her.

[ Warning: Mature content R-18 ] So a depressed God, A inebriated Goddess, and a confident Demi-God walks into a Nightclub, right? They were all brought by Dialoco, a mythical faun who wanted to make the special anniversary of nightclub one to be remembered for eons. And thanks to one Demi-God pissing off a powerful Mafia Boss, he just might get it. A tale of action, adventure, intrigue, and redemption.

Emily Wrigley’s life takes a dark turn when her older brother, Everett Marshal, pulls her out of a nightclub and locks her away in his private villa. What was meant to be a lesson in discipline soon spirals into something much more dangerous. Everett has spent years suppressing his forbidden desires, but being close to Emily shatters his self-control. His love for her is obsessive, possessive, and unrelenting. With Emily bound by golden chains, she is forced to confront a horrifying truth—her own brother sees her as something more than family. Struggling against his control, Emily fights for her freedom while trying to understand Everett’s true intentions. But with his wealth, power, and unwavering obsession, escaping him may not be so easy. Is this love, or is it captivity? And will Emily find a way to break free before she loses herself completely?

For 220 years, Kaelen Thorne, a British vampire with a refined taste for tainted souls, has thrived in the shadows of London before relocating to the glittering depravity of Los Angeles. There, he owns Crimson, a notorious nightclub catering to the city's dark underbelly, a veritable buffet for his unique appetite. Kaelen's gift allows him to smell the purity or corruption within a soul, and he only feeds from the tainted, a twisted form of justice in his immortal existence. He's a predator, honed and controlled, living a life of strategic indulgence until she walks in. Eleanor. An ethereal beauty with a face like a cherub, she radiates an innocence that captivates Kaelen instantly. He's mesmerized, borderline obsessed, by the intoxicating aroma of her soul - lilies and sunshine, the purest he's ever encountered. She's everything he shouldn't desire, a beacon of light in his darkness. Kaelen finds himself torn between the primal urge to possess and protect. But this isn't just a predator and prey scenario; Eleanor's purity has awakened a long-dormant part of him, offering a different kind of sustenance, a hunger that blood can't satisfy. This angelic human may be Kaelen's salvation, or his ultimate downfall.

Zeke never intended to find his mate, but when his father gives him an ultimatum, he has no choice but to leave his current lifestyle behind and change. However, transforming his ways proves challenging until he spots Jannie at the opening of his new nightclub. Suddenly, he becomes obsessed and inserts himself into every aspect of her life. On the other hand, Jannie finds Zeke to be strange and controlling. Zeke keeps showing up, unable to respect her space. Eventually, when she finally gives in to his advances, Zeke loses control and forcefully bites Jannie, turning her into a violent and enraged werewolf who will do anything to punish Zeke for cursing her for life. Jannie is relentless when she seduces his younger brother and searches for his enemies to build an alliance. Zeke will pay - regardless of cost!

In a world where gods walk among mortals and the supernatural remains hidden, Zayne’s life is abruptly cut short. Saved by the enigmatic Azrael, Zayne finds himself in a liminal state between life and death, not yet fully in the Afterlife. Azrael, the mysterious young owner of a nightclub called "The Afterlife," possesses an intricate knowledge of the supernatural and the secrets of both the living and the dead. As Zayne navigates this uncertain existence, he becomes deeply involved in the complexities of Azrael’s world. Their journey through this twilight realm will unravel hidden truths and challenge Zayne’s understanding of life, death, and everything that lies between. The interplay of fate and revelation will shape Zayne’s path and uncover the true nature of his savior.

Following the betrayal of her uncle Amunak, Alea, Sorian, and Cillian find themselves in the depths of a winding slot canyon as a gargantuan thunderstorm approaches. The walls press in on both sides, and they will have to find a way out of their shackles and through the labyrinthine tunnel network before the rushing waters sweep them into the deep earth. This is a short piece of a scene that takes place in the middle of my planned novel. As such, I don't expect you to know the characters or events that led up to this, nor do I explain them. But it is easy to follow just the scene. ~2.2k words

When Evelyn Perkins walks into his cramped office at Pacific Assurance & Indemnity, she brings more than just questions about her husband's supposed suicide. She brings trouble. The police say Randall Perkins, a quiet accountant, put a bullet in his own brain. His widow says otherwise. As Slade digs deeper, he uncovers a deadly web of lies that spans from smoke-filled jazz clubs to the highest offices of City Hall. With a seductive sister-in-law, corrupt cops, and a notorious nightclub owner all playing their parts in this deadly game, Slade will need more than his Army training and investigator's instincts to survive. In a city where everyone has something to hide, the truth could be his last case. THE PERKINS PREDICAMENT is a hard-boiled noir thriller that weaves murder, blackmail, and forbidden romance into a tale of corruption that reaches from the gutters to the penthouses of 1950s Los Angeles.

"Aaa!" Cassandra was shocked and screamed as she woke beside a strange man. To make matters worse, the man was shirtless, and she was only wearing underwear. 'What's going on, why is he sleeping with me?' "Morning, sweetheart!" The man beside Cassandra greeted her. Cassandra gasped, shook her head, and pushed the man to the ground. "Hey, what are you doing in my bed? Are you trying to harass me? Get out of here!" Cassandra pointed her index finger at the door. 'I married him? Who is that man? How can I be married to him?' Cassandra thought to herself as she lifted the blanket slowly and saw a red stain on the sheet. "How can we get married? I don't know you at all, and this seems to be our first meeting," asked Cassandra, who still couldn't hide her surprise. Charles looked deeply into Cassandra's green eyes. "Have you forgotten what happened last night? You even went so far as to ask me not to leave." ….……….. Cassandra immediately ran into the house, not caring that she now came with Charles. She also continued to shout Vivian's name because she was worried that something had happened to her half-sister. Cassandra's father slaps her immediately. "Dad, why did you slap me? What did I do?" asked Cassandra while holding her cheeks, which were now burning. Geoffry, Cassandra's father, only glanced sarcastically at his biological daughter. "You still ask what you did? Did I raise and finance you to be a slut?" --------- Cassandra Miller never knew she was being set up by her half-sister Vivian Hartley at a nightclub. Vivian mixed stimulants in Cassandra's drink to get her drunk and ended up in bed with a random guy. Vivian's trap worked, and Cassandra married a stranger in Las Vegas the day they met. This makes her father furious and kicks Cassandra out of the house. But what happens is that Charles Parker, the man who married Cassandra in Las Vegas, takes her to live with him. In exchange, Cassandra had to leave their marriage for two years. Will Cassandra be able to live a two-year life as Mrs Parker and resolve the misunderstandings with her father and Cassandra's fiancé at the time? Is there a conspiracy behind all this? Or is there more to their marriage?

In the dystopian city of Rylos, where the government dictates love through a behavioral score-based lottery, Nico Knight is a man who’s always gotten what he wants. A nightclub tycoon with a reputation, he’s never had to answer to anyone until the lottery pairs him with Odalis, a quiet librarian with an air of calm that feels almost too controlled. To Nico, Odalis is a puzzle of a woman too ordinary, too unremarkable to pique his interest. But there’s something about her stillness that begins to intrigue him. Beneath the surface, he senses a storm she’s carefully hiding. Nico finds himself questioning whether he really knows what he wants or if his true challenge lies in the mystery of Odalis herself. (Sneak peak scene) Nico slouched on the couch, drunk, eyes fixed on Odalis as she read, the quiet hum of the room wrapping around them like a soft cocoon. Nico: You know, I never imagined a woman like you would be in my life. Quiet, composed... not my taste. Odalis (without looking up): And what did you imagine? Nico: Someone like me. Loud. Reckless. Odalis: Sorry for the disappointment. He blinked, his eyelids heavy, the pull of sleep growing stronger. Nico: “You’re like... an angel, in the wrong place.” His head dropped back, surrendering to sleep. Odalis glanced at him, a faint smile playing at her lips. Odalis (whispering): “You’re wrong, Nico Knight. Maybe the wrong place is exactly where I need to be.” She tucked him in, the soft rustle of fabric the only sound, and returned to her book. The silence between them now felt strangely comfortable.