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“Evil God of the Universe, You are in every space and time. Present in every dimension of reality and govern the darkness of our world. Oh, almighty Atticus! Hear our plea and grant us your presence tonight, awaken my Lord!” The rain had completely stopped and the strong gale had subsided into the fading raindrops. The night had turned eerily silent and only the sizzling and cackling of the fire entered their ears. Suddenly, they all felt like floating from their feet despite setting foot on the watery, hard ground, as if they were traversing into space. The darkness of the night gradually turned darker, enveloping them, morphing into everyone, like a void eating them slowly. Sequentially, their breathing turned oddly slower. Despite exaggeratedly inhaling air to breathe, it was to no avail, as if a higher entity was limiting them from breathing. Nolan felt his throat and tried to open his mouth to gasp more air but failed. Everyone but him was in a state of indignation and panic as they struggled to breathe to fill their lungs with air. Nolan tried to calm his heart. He closed his eyes and stopped inhaling air in pure panic, instead, he put his heartbeat and breathing into a rhythm. It was hard at first, but after a minute, he found his breathing gradually went stable. His whole being was in pure anticipation of what was going to happen next. After a couple more minutes, the storm completely subsided, the night turned to normal. Nolan remained standing, taking in his surroundings with his eyes closed. Everything turned silent. The eerie atmosphere and the crackling of the fire from the hay figure didn’t even enter his ears. Nolan waited for a couple more minutes, his breathing turning normal. He was reluctant to open his eyes, afraid he might ruin their ritual. “It’s alright now, Young Master. You can open your eyes now.” Nolan’s breathing hitched. He jolted on his feet as he fluttered his eyes open. “Atticus? W-why are you here?” The butler, standing in front of him, a raincoat hung on his arms, smiled. “I am everywhere, Young Master, in order to best serve you.” **** Atticus, a demi-god from the underworld, was cast out of his parents from their realm and was thrown into the human world. The reason? He hadn't given them grandchildren yet.

I was a blind massage therapist, and I had come to the big city to work with Aunt Wu and Wang Xiru, but they always thought I was completely blind, often doing embarrassing things in front of me, even making some inappropriate demands... One, a charming mature woman, the other, a cool and aloof lady, every night I was tormented by them, unable to sleep...

Update Schedule: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday on WN, SH, MSB, and RR. As for the Patrons, almost Daily updates with guaranteed 25 new Chapters each month. Discord: https://discord.gg/t2gPEt3 Synopsis: Keith, a vieux riche, spoiled and cherished, heir to the Demiliore Consortium, lives his life at large. Power, Wealth, Fame; He has it all. But is it all just a dream? With a set of memories, the knowledge of the future, in a play orchestrated by Destiny, knowing well that he is born to be a Villain, will he prevail? Or is he going to fall at the hands of the Child of Destiny just like he did in the nightmare that haunts him? Author's Note: Yes, the story is heavily influenced by Urban-Fantasy Chinese Novels. Don't read if you have a problem with those types of plots. 'Cliche' plot elements are bound to appear, so if you easily get triggered by such things, keep away. And I would advise you to not even start the story if you are an ardent believer of 'Good shall prevail over the Evil'. Keep away! MC here is a Villain! But yes, he is not someone deprived of emotions, even though he is a Scum. So, do not expect an outright Evil MC either. I don't write Netorare. Don't worry about it! Warnings: > Incest > Dark Elements > Sexual Content > Traumatising Content > Gore > Manipulative MC > Sexual Abuse > Parallel World (Almost a New World) > Fantasy Elements (Full-fledged Fantasy later) > System > Slavery

[18+, nsfw, mature content, sensitive content] After the death of his parents in a car accident, Akagi Suga sold his parents' house and moved to another area. He raised his younger brother alone, their life didn't go smoothly but at least as long as Suga lived with his younger brother, their life was always pleasant. Until finally people from IHPS (International Human Protection Squad) approached him, making Akagi Suga remember again that his father was a former instructor of that special forces. He didn't want to get involved with people from an organization created by elites under the guise of ‘military’, an organization filled with crazy people, but when Nakajima Yuki, his childhood friend asked Suga to join IHPS, at first Suga refused, however— "It wasn't an accident, both your parents were killed." He already had this suspicion for a long time. 'Will going to IHPS make it easier for me to find out which organization killed my parents?' And why did a madman named Zion Hughes always make it difficult for him to find out about the organization? (ps ; I won't give warning for adult scenes iykwim, I will give warning if there's sensitive content)

Xiao Yi "Frost" was only 15 years old when he entered an esports team alongside his childhood friends. He was the youngest person to win the world championship trophy. And then, his team disbanded and he disappeared. [@X-Frost: I'm retired!] [@Everyone else: Did we consent to that? Get back here.] Frost left the esports world, and four years later there was a boy with light blue eyes who always slept on his brother's stream dubbed "Sleeping God". Schedule is Monday and Friday. Early releases and version 2 edits are available on Patreon.

When Aria turned five her grandmother told her that their family has never been blessed with a mate and not having a mate doesn't mean they won't find love. When Aria turned eighteen, her desire to have a mate became stronger because her best friend whom she had a crush on found his mate and the pure joy in his eyes when he told her about the mate bond, place a emptiness in her heart. "You are special, Aria. You have the power to turn back time." That was what her grandmother told her when she claimed she was cursed and even though she was not satisfied with that answer, she never asked again. Two years later, Aria got a call from the hospital and found out that her grandmother has been poisoned and the only way for her to save her grandmother was to accept this deal made by the Alpha of the Shadow Moon pack "Marry Alpha Tristan, have him fall for you and then kill him." It was the only way to saved her grandmother so she agreed despite knowing that she was walking into a lion den, because how was she going to kill a man who despite losing both his sight and his mate, command enough power and authority to still be called a Alpha. How will Aria feel when she realized that the man she has been task to kill has been waiting for her for five lifetimes? What situation will Aria find herself that will require her to turn back time and what price will she pay for altering time itself? ----------- Excerpt Aria felt uneasy by his silence and wondered if it was the right moment to use the techniques, Hailey has taught her. Taking a deep breath, Aria stepped closer and closed her eyes as she brushed her lips against Tristan's. Tristan stiffened when he felt her lips on his and without thinking, he immediately pushed her away. Seeing the angry look on his face, Aria felt like it was all over; she was definitely going to be killed now. But Tristan expression was shadowed by more than anger. How had she gotten so close without him sensing her? And why--why was his heart racing like this?

[Warning: Contains Mature Content] "Beware of the tongue of a wicked woman. For it may tell a lie that would slay the world." Eighteen-Year-old rejected, wolfless and blind Zina is summoned to the capital to tell a vision for the ruthless and feared Alpha King of the North notoriously known as ‘The King Who Crowned Himself’. The result of Zina’s ‘false’ vision has the Alpha Prince and future Alpha Supreme, Daemon, banished from the capital to fight wars at the borders where only death awaits him in the hands of the famed Arising Rogues, and the even more famed Deformed. But Daemon survives fire, blood and claw, and not only does he survive, but six years later, he is back as Alpha Supreme, driven by vengeance against those who brought him down. Starting from his cunny siblings, to the eighteen-year old girl now twenty-four who spelt his destiny with just mere words, Daemon vows to leave no one unscathed. However Zina is well aware of her own treachery. Now the Theta to the same powerful werewolf house she told the dangerous lie against, and having tasted the bitter pill of betrayal from the very people she told the dangerous lie for, she is unwilling to resign to her fate just yet. But how do you melt the heart of a man that you once ruined? And how do you destroy a woman loved by all the common people, and perhaps, even the gods? Daemon will learn the hard way that not all vengeance can be taken, and not all debts can be collected. Secrets abound, the Deformed Werewolves are set to rise, and a rare chance at second mating befalls the two most unusual people. And now, one thing has become for sure—Daemon must first defeat the enemy outside, before he can truly confront her, who has become the enemy of his heart. **** Zina's back pressed against the wall as a taut body pinned her, their warmth mingling together. Four years of deadly anticipation had culminated into that very moment. His whispers caressed her ear, sending shivers that had nothing to do with the chill in the air down her spine. “Since you see visions so well, tell me Theta of my house, do you see the day you will die?” His breath ghosted over her skin, reminding her of a debt to be collected. Swallowing and maintaining a tight grip on her staff despite the body that burned against hers, she answered firmly. “I am afraid the gods haven’t shown me yet.” The man over her smiled shrewdly. His lips grazed her ear, his hot breath sending waves of sensation. “I believe in all of the names I have been called, one of them is god. So let me tell you that which you do not know… “…today is the day you will die.”

In a bustling city, a dedicated nurse named Alice struggles to make ends meet while caring deeply for her patients. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets lance, the most powerful and feared man in the city .Despite their contrasting worlds—Alice’s humble, hardworking life and Lance’s reckless nature—they are drawn to each other in an intense romance. As their relationship deepens, Alice discovers that Lance is battling his own demons, and she must decide whether to help him find redemption or protect her heart from the chaos that surrounds him. Together, they navigate the challenges of love, trust, and the harsh realities of their lives, ultimately learning that love can be both a sanctuary and a battleground.

Transmigration, is something I thought never existed. Yet happened to me of all people. After laying in a hospital bed for years, after experiencing the most untimely accident that could ever happen to a guy like me, my soul moves into another world. A land that is more like a fantasy video game filled with magic and systems. A land governed by the rules of the six fundamental elements and ruled by God, each governing their own domain. I found out I was brought there to replace the fallen god of a dying element. My goal, reaching level 1000 and enacting my revenge on the perpetrators of the murder of the fallen god. --- This is his story, the story of God's chosen.

In a world of constant competition, one man aims for the top. In this new genre VRMMORPG, he plans on becoming the strongest at all costs. The classes, the races, the starting zones, everything is a mystery in 'New Eden'. This game is coming out without a shred of details. The only thing that was promoted was the freedom of skill choosing. Our protagonist Alexander, gamer tag Astaroth, has always dreamt of becoming an E-Sports athlete. His parents supported his dream, but they are no longer of this world. He fully intends on making it in this new game, if not for him, then at least to honor their memory. With no idea how he wants to play his character, Alexander chooses the most mysterious starting race. Will this be his road to success or his downfall? The game assistant certainly thought the latter. "Do as you wish, young adventurer. I only wish to add this. Do not come back with complaints when you realize you have made the wrong choice," the elf said, looking at him with clear hatred. "We will see about that," Alexander flatly replied. "I love challenges," he added. "Very well!" the elf harrumphed. "Have the adventure of your lifetime, as short as it will last," he sarcastically added. Ahead of him lies an uncertain path, filled with trials and hardships. But one thing is clear in his eyes. He will become the strongest player in the game, even if he must step over mountains of corpses to do so. Over are his days of working hard for nothing, it's make or break now! I now have a discord where you can talk with other readers and me. There are also channels to discuss new weapons; characters; classes; or monsters that you might want to design and see incorporated in the story. I will always give credit to the person that created said thing, rest assured. The link is https://discord.gg/68kPqbSFrN

My crush~~~~ Head over heels on his boyfriend ~~~~ On his breakup, I took my chance, and it worked out~~~~ His ex begged him to come back, and we broke up. ~~~~ Faith ended up working for his company~~~~ At present, we both are single~~~ turned into fuck buddies~~~ Again, his ex comes into picture~~so now what?

A tragedy... An abrupt departure... Death... And rebirth. Pain, rage, struggle, and blood honed a sword. A sword sharp enough to sever through reality and reveal what lies beyond. It unveiled something, Or rather, someone, incomprehensible and unprecedented.... A being who seems to weave the threads of fate. Does he truly exist, or is he merely a manifestation of another's will? If he does exist, what purpose does he serve? Is there really a purpose, or is it just another will imposed upon him? If it is another's will, can he defy it? Can he turn his sword against his creator, A being who literally writes his reality? Or will he be consumed by the abyss from which his power flows, Forever lost in the shifting void of his own making?

In a desolate world, nine-year-old Daisy finds herself homeless and lost, scavenging for food and survival. One stormy night, she collapses from exhaustion on the streets. A sleek black car arrives, and Damond, a blind man known for his cold demeanor, senses her presence and approaches her. This unexpected encounter sets them both on a journey marked by struggle, resilience, and the hope that can emerge in dark times.

“Maybe we should get you home,” Frank suggested, standing up. Emma nodded, her head spinning. “Maybe… maybe not yet.” But it was too late. As she stood, her knees buckled, and Frank caught her just in time. “Whoa, easy there.” The night was about to take an unexpected turn, and neither of them knew it yet.

Fifteen years ago, Damien Blackwood made a vow he would carry with him forever: the girl who saved his life, Ariana Grey, would one day be his mate. She had risked everything to rescue him from the flames of a raging fire, sacrificing her own sight in the process. For six months, they had lived together in the wilderness, surviving on each other’s strength and forming an unbreakable bond. It was during that time, while they fought against the odds, that Damien swore he would protect her for the rest of his days. But when his father, Alpha Reginald, found them, Damien was ripped from Ariana’s side. His father, with threats of violence against his family, made it clear that she was not to be brought back into his life. Now, Damien stands on the cusp of becoming the next Alpha, the weight of the pack’s future resting on his shoulders. But Reginald imposes one final condition for Damien to claim his rightful place: he must find a mate. His heart, however, still clings to Ariana—the woman he’s been searching for relentlessly for over a decade. During a solitary journey into the wilderness, Damien finally senses his mate. But when he finds her, he is bitterly disappointed. The woman before him is not Ariana. She is Melina, a blind girl and the daughter of a pack servant, and yet, her presence haunts him, reminding him too much of the lost woman he once loved. Consumed with guilt and bitterness, Damien rejects her without hesitation. What Damien doesn't know is that the woman he’s just cast aside is Ariana herself, living under a new identity, blind and unrecognized. Though she has always loved him, the pain of his rejection is too much to bear. As time passes, Damien’s cruelty escalates, culminating in him framing her for the murder of his own mother after witnessing his father commit the crime. Unbeknownst to him, Ariana is carrying his child. Banished and imprisoned, she endures years of suffering while Damien becomes the Alpha, haunted by the regret of his actions. But when Damien discovers that his father never sought out Ariana and has been manipulating him all along, his guilt turns to rage, and he nearly kills Reginald, leaving him in a coma. Haunted by the truth, Damien realizes that the blind girl he wronged was, in fact, Ariana. Rushing to free her from her prison, he finds a heart broken beyond repair, hardened by the pain of his betrayal.

'ZUN-BAE' the dimension that is only filled with wars, survival, starvation and blood rivers flowing finally finds some peace bcz of the new captain 'Shin Quin-Ben' after he settles all the matters of conflict that caused wars between Elemental spiritual rubies and human. Just like this years passed but suddenly the rumors of a new Guide forming spread like fire all across the content, all the Guides didn't liked the idea at all as they would have to go through the war and stuff again. . . . . .

The obsessive love of a tycoon's son plunged a handsome young man into trouble and he had to choose a path that he did not want for himself…

[Farming + slow heat + West magic + Multi-race + no system + Hegemony] Through the Middle Ages, become a nobleman named "Field". Knowing this world, women have the opportunity to awaken as "the Chosen ones" of varying abilities and exceptional beauty. Field didn't get a chance to be happy. My cheap father and my beautiful stepmother are to be sent to a corrupt land of poverty and monsters!

(complete) english..you can read in English with translater feature क्या होगा अगर किसी इंसान ने एक लम्बे अरसे तक अपनी मोहब्बत का इंतज़ार किया और अचानक उसे पता चले कि जिसका इंतज़ार वो एक अरसे से कर रहा है वो कोई लड़की नही बल्कि निहायती खूबसूरत लड़का है! एक ऐसा खूबसूरत राजकुमार जियान जो एक महान योद्धा भी है लेकिन उसमे दया नाम की कोई चीज नही है, उसके नजर मे किसी भी चीज की अहमियत उससे अहमियत बढ़ कर नही है, अपने अध्यात्म शक्ति का प्रयोग उसके क्रोध पर निर्भर है! एक राजकुमार सोवी जिसने अपनी मोहब्बत का इंतज़ार एक लम्बे अरसे से किया है वो बहुत ही उदार है जो हर किसी से प्यार करना जानता है लोगों के सामने वो कठोर है लेकिन सत्य तो यही है की वो अत्यधिक मृदु स्वभाव का है! सोवी और जियान की ऐसी रोमांटिक लव स्टोरी जिन्होंने कुछ न कहते हुए भी एक दूसरे को प्यार किया और ये साबित कर दिया कि खामोश रह कर भी प्यार किया जा सकता है! दो जन्मो के लम्बे दौर की यह एक खामोश मोहब्बत की कहानी है! पहले जन्म में वे प्राचीन कबीले के राजकुमार थे जो आध्यात्मिक शक्ति के मालिक और योद्धा थे । सोवी का जियान एकतरफा प्यार अंत तक दो तरफा हो जाती है उस प्यार को हासिल करने के लिए एक जन्म काफी नहीं थे अंततः वो एक होते है अपने दूसरे जन्म में जब वो एक मशहूर यूनिवर्सिटी में एक साथ पढ़ते हैं, सोवी का जियान को पाने की जिद और जियान की शिद्दत इस जन्म में दोनो को एक दूसरे के करीब ले आई!.

#LGBTQ#BL #dark romance#18+ ( note: even after getting contract offer ,,The author has excluded this from the contract , for his own interest and for readers, author has presented this novel to those people who love author ,This is completely free for you from the author, thank you and give love to the author ) He has loved me for the last ten years,And I fell in love with him in ten days, Who knew I'd fall in love in ten days,But my love was not a girl, I felt love for a boy, A handsome boy! I met him during a college trip And that trip was only for ten days And that trip changed my life, That was our first and last meeting. why this is last meeting ? ,, Do they have a happy ending? Why did it take so long for him to express his love? (English is not my mother language that's why sorry for the wording error....... stay with journey of love)

(Mature Content and Adult Things and Mentions Of Drugs) ~~~~ Yang is an abandoned child when he was only 7 years old because his drunken father abandoned him by telling him to wait for him at the park bench but…2 hours have passed but Yang hasn't heard from him ever since the moment he said he will be back to check on something… He began searching for him while tearing up and calling his name but no one responds and the people at the park stares at him calling his father…Yang asks the people who is on the park and some ignored him and continue talking or walking and some just completely refuse to help me…  That makes him tear up even more suddenly it began heavy raining and he have no umbrella causing him to run but he trips because of the wet concrete and causing his knees to be bruised and even bleed but he try to stand up and cover himself to a roof off a gym…Yang gets a cardboard box and too cover himself and continue crying of why his father just left him like that… Some minutes later of crying he fell asleep and the coach of the gym noticed the cardboard and went outside with a umbrella on top of his head and looks underneath the box…And to his shocked it's a kid that seems to fell asleep while crying he wonder to himself why is a kid like him be here all alone he began looking around and lift the kid out of the cardboard box and carry him to the gym to not get him a rough sick and cold to his little body Yang wakes in the shouts of many people and he sits up on the seat of the gym and wonders who takes him here…He stands up and sees the two fighters on the ring boxing each other not knowing he is on the main event of the whole tournament the final between “Roger Malone” vs the current defending champion “Nicolas Lynos” The coach from earlier sits beside him and stares at Yuma watching intensely the two fighters boxing he chuckles and pats the kid on the back and speak carefully to not scare this kid “Hey kid are you alone…where are your parents and what are you doing on a cardboard box instead of your parents house?” Yang turns around and looks at the old man that seems like kinda older to his father he nods at him slowly and tears makes his eyes kind of red on the inside “Yeah…My father abandoned me in the park, I don't know why he did that. I am a good kid in the house…But he tells me to wait for him because he is checking something in the park…i don't know what to do I have no house to live…” Yang began crying once more and the old man hugs him and patting his back and wiping him tears on his eyes and smiles at him to make him not cry anymore and to make him know he is safe around him…Yang hugs back and stares at the boxing ring once again hearing the referee counting up to 10 the old man laughs and put his hands on Yang shoulder and speak “That is called boxing kid…You seem so interested in it wanna learn it or how it works and to even do it on your own you have so much potential I can sense it because of your pure heart and good spirit…” Yang smiles happily and nods at him with pure excitement and ready to learn how they do the things they do on that ring (Heavily inspired by Hajime No Ippo)

Yuder was a commoner Omega who rose to the top with his ability. When he woke up again... Read more Yuder was a commoner Omega who rose to the top with his ability.When he woke up again after being falsely accused and executed, he was back 11 years ago before everything began.A chance to get back…He must not repeat the same mistake he did before.To survive, and to save the world, now he had to save the man he had killed! Original Author: 쿠유 (Kuyu) (Ongoing so I'll try to update as fast as I could!)

A cat and mouse book where two different individuals who can't stand the sight of each other meet faith Bell has loved nothing more than taking care of people. she agrees to be the care taker of billionaire Gabriel Del Rosa after her friend pleads with her that she has an emergency. faith agrees and goes off to the mansion only to find the billionaire not only handsome but impossible to take care of. she must be patient and do it all for her friend while Gabriel a feared man and the ruler of the underworld proves to not only be childish but annoying that it is impossible to be nice with him. "you are such a pervert, I feel you starring at me" Gabriel says with an arrogant look on his face. "thank goodness he is blind" Faith mutters under her breathe. "what did you just say" Gabriel asks his voice growing annoyed. "nothing your highness" Faith says unable to stop the sarcasm from rolling out. "I'm blind not deaf" He grumbles . "I wish you were" Faith again mutters. "you are fired". ------------------- "open up" Faith says while straddling and glaring at him. "No" Gabriel growls fighting against the restraints. "last warning mr billionaire" She says and he growls at her. "you are fired you witch" Gabriel says and Faith let's out a laugh. "I'm not wizard, you leave me no choice" With that she shifts closer her legs straddling him and uses her hand to force his mouth open before dropping his drugs and putting water to make him swallow. Gabriel is about to throw them away when she uses her palm to hold his mouth. because of the handcuffs he is unable to move

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What happens when an average footballer discovers a system that gives him unlimited potential? *** Omari Hutchinson was just an average young prospect playing for a second tier football club in England. He is set to have the career of an average second tier footballer, until he discovers the system. Join Omari as he improves his football skills, navigates the world of soccer and strives to be the Greatest Of All Time. Will he achieve his dreams? Or will he end up as not of those talents that were simply unlucky? PS: This isn't only football, I'm also going to put emphasis on his personal life and those around him.

Synopsis: 'The Unknown" The city was a tapestry of ancient rivalries, woven with threads of power and magic. In its heart beat the pulse of two dynasties, the Dawn Kingdom and the Night Kingdom, locked in an eternal dance of light and darkness. But beneath the fade of splendor lay a sinister truth-a conspiracy that would shake the foundations of both realms. One fateful night, the air crackled with treachery as the forces of evil descended upon the unsuspecting city. In a cruel twist of fate, the good witches of the Dawn Kingdom fell victim to a malevolent plot, their lives snuffed out in a whirlwind of betrayal. Among the fallen was Eithan, heir to the throne, his dreams of a united kingdom shattered in an instant. Yet, amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope remained-Nisa, his beloved, spared from the clutches of death by some twist of fortune. Together, they were laid to rest in a remote island sanctuary, a silent testament to the tragedy that had befallen them. But time, it seemed, was not content to let their story end there. Thirty years passed like shadows in the night, until one fateful evening, when Nisa felt the stirrings of destiny calling her name. Driven by a restless longing, she ventured beyond the confines of her solitude, seeking solace in the mundane pleasures of the mortal world. As the rain poured down in sheets, washing away the sins of the past, Nisa found herself drawn to a forgotten corner of the city-a place where memories lay dormant, waiting to be awakened. And then, like a bolt from the blue, fate intervened. A chain, ethereal and glowing with otherworldly light, materialized before her eyes, beckoning her closer with its silent plea for aid. With trembling hands, Nisa reached out, her fingers closing around the cool metal links. And in that moment, she heard it-a voice, soft and haunting, whispering words of warning and redemption. Terrified yet resolute, Nisa stood at the crossroads of destiny, her heart torn between love and duty. For she knew that whatever path she chose, the consequences would be dire, the sacrifices profound. But as the seconds slipped away like grains of sand in an hourglass, Nisa knew that she could no longer afford to hesitate. With a steely resolve, she made her choice, the chain glowing brighter with each passing heartbeat-a beacon of hope in a world consumed by darkness .And so, with the weight of centuries upon her shoulders, Nisa took her first step into the unknown, her fate intertwined with that of her beloved Eithan, in a tale of revenge, mystery, and undying love.

In a universe where steam-powered ships sail the stars, a young mechanic named Jasper LaBrant joins the crew of the HMS Protea, hoping to find his place among the cosmos. There, he meets Thaddeus Beaufort, the vessel's blind chief engineer, whose brilliance is matched only by his biting wit and closely guarded heart. Thaddeus's brilliant mind is often overshadowed by his ethereal beauty—a beauty that seems to captivate and ensnare the heart of anyone who crosses his path, whether he wills it or not. As Jasper and Thaddeus navigate the complexities of their growing connection, an attack by the notorious pirate Captain Silas Vex tears them apart. With Thaddeus taken captive and the Protea crippled, Jasper must embark on a desperate rescue mission with the aid of an unlikely ally. On a distant, alien world, Thaddeus finds himself ensnared in a web of ritual and politics, facing an obsessive prince determined to possess him body and soul. To survive, he'll need to rely on his unparalleled intellect, his knowledge of forbidden xenobotany, and the very allure he's always seen as a curse. Above all else, Thaddeus must hold fast to his unshakable belief that Jasper will find him. Visceral and passionate, this steampunk space opera weaves a tale of love, survival, and the unbreakable bonds that draw us together in the face of impossible odds. Set in a richly imagined universe filled with alien wonders and dark delights, it's a story that explores the power and peril in being seen, desired, and ultimately claimed by those who would possess the brightest among the stars. THIS IS RATED 18 FOR A REASON. Trigger warnings: Violence Alcohol use Injury Emotional abuse Captivity/Imprisonment Implied Forced Marriage Molestation/Unwanted touching