Kristen Mckay The Strangers

SHE THOUGHT HE WAS JUST A MAN, HE TURNED OUT TO BE EVERYTHING! **** After surviving a near-fatal accident, Annalyn Lorenzo uncovered a brutal truth-- her fiancé and stepsister planned it in an attempt to eliminate her. According to the conditions of her late father's will, she needed to be married before her next birthday to secure his company. Desperate to get the company, she made a bold move; she asked the mysterious man who saved her to marry her. Alexander Aidan Klein doesn't believe in love or commitments but something about Annalyn's vulnerability and fierce determination stirred something in him. As their worlds intertwine, secrets unravel, and Annalyn's world flipped again when she found out that Alexander wasn't just an ordinary man like she assumed he was. He was a big shot; a multibillionaire, a major shareholder in her company and also a Royal Prince! Now tangled in a web of lies, power, and unexpected passion, can Annalyn survive the truth and her feelings?

Abigail had to get married before she turns twenty-five years old, otherwise the family fortune wouldn't be transferred to her. A day before she turns twenty-five years old, she caught her best friend who she planned to marry cheating on her with her step sister. She was trapped in her apartment so she wouldn't be able to get married until she turns twenty-five years which was the next day. Fortunately, Abigail was able to escape and she fell into the embrace of a stranger. She demanded they get married immediately, and the stranger. With this, she could keep the family fortune. With this, he could keep his family from nagging him everyday for a wife and there grandchildren. Little did Abigail knew that she had married into the most wealthiest family in the country.

What do you do when you're at a concert, dancing and trying to forget a colleague you've had a crush on, then suddenly a stranger grabs you from behind, and fucks you till you're too weak to stand? Yeah, that's my situation right now. Crushing on the handsome Alex - who, by the way, doesn’t know I exist - has made me make VERY crazy life decisions, including seeking the help of an arrogant love doctor, and disguising myself as a man just to work with him in his new company. And now, the same stranger from the concert, shows up behind me whenever, and fucks the hell outta me until I now crave him. Did I also mention that I hate my new boss? Yeah, Max Wellington is just so annoying, and it seems the feeling is mutual cause he hates me too.

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

He did what the world told him to do. He followed his heart when it whispered its truth. And in the end, it all led to… nothing. Now, he is no longer who he once was. He is changed. He is different. ---

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

A history professor discovers a coded manuscript in Spain and after deciphering the codex, he appears dead as part of the rituals of a secret society from the Middle Ages and sends the manuscript to two people, one of whom is Gregory Evans, who is now part of a plot in which he is one of the chosen ones by this sect to protect the greatest relic of all time, the Ark of the Covenant. In yet another surprising plot full of twists and turns, Gregory Evans races against time and unravels humanity's greatest mystery, without knowing that everyone has been deceived the whole time.

In this second volume, Malik now freed from the Sultan’s curse but transformed into a being of starlight and wind can no longer walk the mortal world as Layla does. But his love for her has not dimmed. Each night, when the stars burn bright over the desert, Malik sends his whispers down to her, calling her into a fantasy land that seems to exist only for them a hidden place where the sands glitter like glass, the moon is always full, and time stands still. Here, their love deepens in mystery and poetry. The fantasy land becomes a sanctuary but also a prison of longing. By day, Layla feels the ache of his absence. By night, they forget everything but each other in a world that feels more real than reality itself. As the story unfolds, they begin to realize that nature itself has its own plans. The final chapter resolves their story in a bittersweet, poetic way: nature’s decision, may or may not .... as you envisioned.

In a world where humans are prey and power is earned through blood, a nameless man awakens—lost, hunted, and haunted by questions of identity. They call him Stranger. But to survive here, he must become something far worse than a stranger...

In an era where kingdoms rise and fall by the sword and the power of cultivation, King Li Yuan—feared as the “Crimson Dragon”—invades the Kingdom of Yue, determined to claim both land and power. But amidst the spoils of war, he finds something unexpected: Prince Rui, the last bloodline of Yue, rumored to possess a divine spiritual root that could make him the most powerful cultivator of his generation. Rather than executing Rui, Li Yuan makes a bold declaration: the prince will become his consort. Not just for love, but to bind Rui’s unparalleled cultivation potential to his own dynasty. Yet, Rui refuses to surrender—neither his heart nor his power. As he resists Li Yuan at every turn, their fates become entwined by an ancient prophecy, court conspiracies, and the dangerous path of dual cultivation. Enemies by birth, bound by destiny—will love bloom in the shadows of war and magic? Or will their ambitions and pride destroy them both?

Synopsis Ella Carter never imagined her name would be tied to scandal, secrets, or a billion-dollar empire. Forced into a sudden marriage to the cold and commanding Xavier King—heir to a powerful legacy—she believes she’s just a pawn in a game she doesn’t understand. But behind Xavier’s icy gaze lies a man battling shadows of his past, and behind Ella’s quiet strength is a truth even she doesn’t fully know. When old family secrets begin to surface—secrets involving mental institutions, betrayal, and a child erased from history—their marriage of convenience turns into something far more dangerous. As enemies close in and lies unravel, Ella and Xavier must decide whether their fragile alliance can survive... or transform into something real. In a world where love was never part of the plan, can two broken hearts fight for a future they didn’t choose—but might desperately need?

Blooming Love: Levi's Story Levi had been fragile since birth-his body weak, his heart diseased. Hospital walls became the borders of his world. He couldn't run, couldn't play, and meals were measured by what wouldn't harm him. His days were filled with silence and slow breaths, until one afternoon, his sister handed him a novel: Blooming Love. It was a melodramatic tale filled with love, betrayal, and redemption. At its center was Lily-a beautiful, gentle girl adored by everyone-and Jack, the cold playboy who became a man in love after meeting her. The world in the book bent toward Lily's charm. Everyone rushed to protect her. But Levi's heart was captured by someone else: Elias. The villain. Cold. Alone. Despised. Elias, Jack's half-brother, was born from a love that was never acknowledged. His father, Lucus, favored Jack and cast Elias aside. But Elias-brilliant and unyielding-rose from the ashes of neglect to build the Starlight Corporation, a tech empire forged through pain and persistence. He was betrayed, hated, and finally-killed in a cruel car accident planned by Jack and Lily. Levi couldn't stop thinking about him. He was also drawn to the novel for another reason- There was a character who shared his name. As the pages turned, Levi's sympathy grew into something more tender, more aching. He cried for Elias. He loved him. > "If I could," Levi whispered in the quiet of his hospital room, "I'd save you. I'd give you all the love you were denied. I'd be your light." That night, Levi's fragile heart gave out. But it wasn't the end. He woke again-not in the hospital-but inside the novel itself. A soft voice echoed beside him-a cute little system, fluttering like a guide through fate. And Levi? He was no longer just a reader. He was the rewrite. To heal the villain's broken heart. To change a tragedy into a love story. To love Elias-not as a character, but as a man finally deserving the light.

In a world a little different from ours, three ladies - who have suffered in their own way, living in different cities are destined to meet and find out if true love is for them or someone else.

Their marriage was a transaction, inked on paper, devoid of affection. Or so he claimed. “What did you expect? That I’d fall for you? That this would become some fairytale?” “I would appreciate it,” she said coldly, “if you can remember that too.” Xia Ruyan, poised and distant, was nothing like the women Mo Yichen had known. She didn’t cry. She didn’t chase. She didn’t flinch. “You’re not worth the effort,” she said, unapologetically brutal. He tried to provoke her. Tried to tear past the mask of composure she wore like armor. But she met his fury with indifference. Moved like he was invisible. Breathed like he wasn’t there. He hated it. Her calm. Her detachment. Her maddening control. “I don’t like games,” he said one last time before turning away. Then, with a dark, curling smirk, he made a promise to himself. Let her pretend she’s above it all. So composed. So unreachable. Sooner or later, Xia Ruyan will break… And Mo Yichen will be the one to shatter her. She doesn’t feel anymore. Not since the day everything she loved was taken from her. Now, she hides emotionlessly behind a wall of ice, like someone who can't be touched....... He feels too much but only for control, power, and winning every game he plays. Cold-hearted and calculating, he’s never let anyone close enough to matter… until her. Two strangers, each carrying wounds the world can’t see, are thrown together by fate. He wants to melt her defenses. She wants to escape his grip. But when fire meets ice, someone always gets burned. Some hearts freeze to survive. Others burn to feel alive. Only the fiercest embers remain.

Daniel Thompson, the disgrace of his powerful family. A man branded as a good-for-nothing ex-con, shunned by society, and deemed unworthy of even a passing glance. No sane woman would dare marry him… except for Maria, the forsaken daughter of the Falcone family, who unknowingly walks into an arranged marriage with a man cloaked in shadows. But Maria didn’t just marry a stranger, she married a two-faced maniac. A man with a past so dangerous it could shatter everything. A man whose enemies whisper his name in fear. What happens when the world discovers who Daniel really is? Why did he bury his true identity in the first place? And most chilling of all… what twisted plan does he have for his new bride? Two black sheep. One deadly game. When secrets unravel and sparks ignite, will Maria regret the day she said, “I do”?

A floating planet sized city built around a dyson sphere that hangs above a star on space, each district being continent sized, inside one of these impossibly big super-structures lived a man who was starting to doubt his life until that point

This Dark story contains raw and unfiltered mature contents. Strictly R18+. Read with caution. Ella had lost everything. After her mother’s accident, her father married someone else and pushed her aside, choosing his new family over her. Her friends slowly left, and she was left to deal with everything alone. She spent all her money to keep her mother on life support. Now, she was broke, exhausted, and barely holding on. Then Nicholas showed up. He was a stranger—handsome, confident, and calm. But what shocked her most was the marriage certificate he brought. According to him, they got married in Vegas. The problem? Ella doesn’t remember it at all. She already has too much to deal with—her sick mom, the hospital bills, and her fiancé, who has been her only support. She can’t afford to lose him now. But Nicholas won’t go away. He says he’s her husband, and he wants her to come with him. Ella feels drawn to him in a way she can’t explain. He sees through her like no one else does. She knows she should walk away. She knows she should stay with the safe life she’s trying to hold on to. But something about Nicholas pulls her in—and she’s scared he might break her in the end. TW: DOMESTIC ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH SCENES, ROUGH SEXUAL ACTS.

A young British child, Frederick, who was adopted by Portuguese sailors finds himself struggling for survival on the shores of West Africa. He soon discovered that the lands he found himself in were troubled by the aura of ancient cosmic darkness, Okunkun, that instilled hate against the indigenes of Africa in other races as their punishment for banishing it from its reign on the world. The remnants of Okunkun’s minions, Egbe Okunkun, commence a plot to bring back their glory days by attacking the Olodumare Festival, an iconic festival celebrated between the Yorubas, Igbos and Hausa in honour of their historic victory against Okunkun. Yet to recover from the shock of the attack, a mystical war broke out between the deities of Olodumare and the ancient Benin Kingdom when their spy, Warewa, discovered a secret slave trade allegiance between the Benin Kingdom, and Prince Henry the Navigator, son of a Portuguese Monarch, with Egbe Okunkun at the heart of it. Frederick gets caught in an unimaginable battle between the deities of Olodumare who swore to protect their people from Okunkun’s hate, the Benin kingdom, and Egbe Okunkun. Buoyed by their duty to prevent hate from destroying their land, the deities of Olodumare made it their duty to ensure that people from the outside world had no access to their lands. When Frederick’s presence on their land became known to them at the end of the battle, they were torn between letting him live, being a child, and the fear that he would succumb to the hate of Okunkun and be a danger to them all. Frederick builds a bond with the son of a powerful deity, Ifaromi who was convinced of his innocence and will for good. All hell broke loose when the plot of Egbe Okunkun bore fruit and the very darkness they sought to protect themselves against threatened to rise once more with Frederick at the heart of it all.

It was as if life had struck a deal with Murphy’s Law — moving steadily toward the dream, only to collapse at the very brink of fulfillment. That’s how she lived: drifting between fleeting hobbies, anchored only by an old passion for reading, a constant thirst for knowledge. And just when she thought the path had finally cleared — she passed the entrance exam, drew closer to university, to people, to life itself after years of isolation, inertia, and delay — The long-awaited moment turns into a nightmare: she finds herself the wife of a man she doesn’t know, the mother of his children, in an unfamiliar place, without a name, without a past. Something ignites within her: She will live for herself, and no one else. But in a strange world, with an Eastern heart and a modern soul— Can she truly find herself? How will she face the unknown? And is willpower alone enough to survive?

Just days before her Long awaited wedding, Emily Westwood discovers her fiancé in bed with her best friend. Heartbroken and devastated, she walks away from everything—into the arms of a mysterious, dangerously powerful stranger. One night. No promises. But when that night turns into an entangled fate, Emily is pulled into a world of secrets, revenge, and a man who just might break her… or rebuild her.

Cain got stuck in the land of demonkind! I sure hope he survives.

When Sarah’s quiet, carefully guarded life begins to fracture, it starts with whispers. Whispers of a past she can’t remember. Of a family she was never meant to know. Of a realm she was never supposed to find. Then Justin arrives. Mysterious, sharp-eyed, always one step too close, Justin is everything Sarah can’t explain—and doesn’t want to. Their connection is immediate, suffocating, and impossible to ignore. But while Sarah tries to hold onto the fragile world she’s built, the people around her begin keeping secrets. Secrets about the Court. About the pendants she’s inherited. And about the boy who seems to know more about her than he admits. As nightmares blur into waking visions and strangers stalk the shadows of her town, Sarah is pulled into a web of lies, blood, and forgotten oaths. The realm of Nox calls to her, a place of trials and darkness where every answer comes with a price. Freyr, the enigmatic figure who claims to be her guide, offers her power—but the deeper she goes, the more she realizes that the greatest threat might not be the realm or the Court. It might be the bond tethering her to Justin. As their relationship spirals from reluctant partnership into something more dangerous—obsession, need, betrayal—Sarah is forced to make a choice that will break them both. But some bonds refuse to be broken. Even if they should be.

Terra II, a world divided into seven vast plates, where endless deserts and black zones carve through the land. It is a place haunted by horrors from beyond existence and nightmares birthed from within. The Common Era, an age where the very idea of happiness has been left behind. Here, no story begins with joy, and none end with peace. One mistake—a wrong word, a fleeting gesture—can seal your fate before you even realize it. At the heart of this desolate world is ---, a woman whose life has been defined by loss. Her parents, ones she knew little of, were replaced by strangers in the aftermath of tragedy—only to lose them too. In a world so unrelenting, where trust is a fragile illusion and loyalty is a fleeting dream, how long can one endure before breaking? --- fights not because she wants to, but because there is no other choice. Every decision she makes chips away at what remains of her conscious, yet the alternative is worse: surrendering to the darkness that threatens to consume her and everything she holds dear. Terra II offers no promises, only pain—but even in the face of an inevitable end, --- stands, battered and unyielding, daring to face the horrors and make her choice, if only to survive one more day.

A story of two strangers living on the same roof making music about summer

Crossing path is either a destiny or a curse