Bonds Damn Dry

Trapped in a sentient City that twists reality and feeds on fear, Lara and her group of survivors must unravel its dark secrets before it consumes them. Haunted by a mysterious photograph that links her to the City’s origins, Lara races to uncover the truth alongside Elias, a protector hiding his monstrous nature. As shadow creatures close in and betrayals threaten their fragile unity, the survivors face a chilling prophecy that will lead them to Dunewalk—a fabled stronghold where the City’s fate, and their own, will be decided in blood.

Charlotte Dawson, 27, filed a divorce against her cheating and abusive husband after enduring the failing marriage for five years. “You think you can just walk away? After I marked you? You’re mine forever, Charlotte!” exclaimed Julian. “You are just my fake mate, Julian.” She had to run away from her lunatic ex-husband, and the only way to do that was to get marked by an Alpha. It never crossed in Charlotte’s mind that she would come to an Alpha who rejected her—Damon Sullivan, 38, who happened to be her ex-husband’s billionaire uncle. “You want me to renew our bond? That’s not an issue.” Damon warned her, “But once I mark you, I’ll never let you run away.” But why would Charlotte run away when the alpha spoiled her to death? Helping her get her fame again? Check. Giving her limitless money?! Check. Slapping her ex-husband? Check Satisfying her in bed? Triple check!!! —— This is a fated/rejected mates urban fantasy novel.

An international high school teenager named Shouichi Desterling often idled away his time, letting his thoughts run rampant with a wild imagination. However, those intrusive thoughts were well-contained within his mind. Following the recent passing of his father, Shouichi was transferred back to his hometown, Kurohashi, to live with his long-separated mother — the only family he had left. Kurohashi is a secluded small town, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Despite its seemingly ordinary appearance and a minuscule population of just 5,000, the village harbours an oddity: the only way in or out is via a gloomy steel bridge. Not long after his arrival, Shouichi quickly bonded with his classmates, experiencing the semblance of a normal high school life and even finding love. Yet, amid this ordinary existence, he began seeing and feeling inexplicable “things.” Were these strange occurrences mere tricks of his mind, or was there something truly sinister lurking in the shadows? As events unfolded, Shouichi found himself increasingly unable to suppress his mounting insanity and the dark urges creeping into his thoughts. Each day, the air around him grew denser and heavier, as though the very atmosphere bore the weight of an unseen menace. ------------------------------------------------------- Visit the Link below for the Cast Card with a short description/ the Character Drawings/ Chapter Complimentary Images: https://linktr.ee/joeing25 Currently contained: Shouichi, Ayane, Shinji, Emi, Momo, Misaki ------------------------------------------------------- ~ Thank you for reading! ~

we follow a boy called Kai as he lives life in a city where everybody is allowed to enter but not everybody can leave

In the 27th century, humanity achieves the impossible—light-speed travel. As the stars open their arms to explorers, they reveal a universe teeming with breathtaking wonders and alien lifeforms. Among these are the Celestials, extraordinary creatures of immense power, each attuned to unique cosmic energies. These beings possess the ability to forge symbiotic bonds with humans, granting unparalleled strength, adaptability, and even the power to manipulate the very fabric of the universe. Young pilot Kael Varyn dreams of joining the elite Starlight Vanguard, a group of bonded warriors, called aetherkin, tasked with protecting humanity's colonies and unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. When Kael discovers an injured Celestial during a routine mission, he forms an unprecedented connection with the creature, a bond unlike any seen before. But this bond draws the attention of a shadowy faction, people who seek to exploit Celestials for their own dark ambitions. As Kael and his newfound partner grow stronger, they uncover a startling truth, humanity’s expansion into the stars has awakened ancient forces, and the fate of both humans and celestials hangs in the balance. With time running out, Kael must navigate an interstellar conflict, protect his bond, and prove that unity between species is the key to survival in a universe teetering on the brink of war.

★DARK ROMANCE★ ^WARNING 18+^ In a world dominated by organized crime and ruthless power struggles, a tangled web of trauma, revenge, and forbidden passion unfolds. Katya Volkov, the stunning but vulnerable daughter of the Russian Mafia's feared right-hand man, has endured a childhood of unrelenting brutality and neglect. Growing up, Katya was repeatedly tormented by her father's resentment, leaving her emotionally shattered and unloved. However, Katya's life was about to take a much darker turn. Romeo Salvatore, a name that was both feared and respected, emerged from the shadows. His traumatic past has left an indelible mark on his soul, rendering him cold and detached. Seeking retribution, Romeo launches a daring invasion of the Volkov's heavily guarded estate. He captures both Katya and her abusive father, subjecting them to merciless torture. Convinced of Katya's complicity in her father's heinous crimes, Romeo executes her father and condemns Katya to a life of hellish slavery. Yet, as time passes, the boundaries between captor and captive begin to blur. Katya and Romeo find themselves inexorably drawn into a forbidden bond, igniting a fiery passion that threatens to consume them both. Torn between his thirst for revenge and his burgeoning desire for Katya, Romeo is forced to confront the darkness within himself, would he be consumed by lust, passion and possibly love or would he stay loyal with his beliefs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~This story is an enemies to lover type so don't expect all fluff and rainbows. ~There's going to be smut, a whole lot. ~Weak to strong female ~ML is ruthless, don't expect him to be a saint. ~ And lastly, this story is not for the weak hearted~

In a world ruled by the Tamer’s Codex, where powerful beast tamers rise to glory and weaklings are cast aside, Ryn Altair is marked as a failure. Unable to bond with any formidable creature during his Tamer Guild evaluations, he’s ridiculed and exiled from his village after summoning a weak, ornamental Spirit Fox. But when the bond between Ryn and his fox awakens the long-forgotten Ascension Protocol, everything changes. This secret system allows tamer and beast to evolve together, but at a dangerous cost: their lives are now linked, and one’s death means the end for both. As Ryn ventures into the treacherous Wildlands, he discovers a world full of corrupted beasts, forgotten ruins, and rival factions vying for control of the Codex. With his Spirit Fox by his side, Ryn must defy tradition, uncover the truth behind the Codex, and forge a new path of evolution that could reshape the balance of power. The journey will test his resolve, his bond, and his very humanity. For in a world where beasts evolve, so too must the tamer. If you like it please support me by adding it to your library. It helps a lot

Died a Hero, Reborn as a Demon... The strongest Hero in the world killed the Demon King, the most powerful demon ever to appear on Earth. He achieved something which no other hero could ever do. But alas, the Hero never expected his own girlfriend, his own friends, and the organization he trusted to suddenly turn against him and try to kill him. It was the cruelest blow he was ever dealt in his life. He still didn’t give up and tried to stand his ground, but they had come prepared, and he was caught unawares in their trap. He fought to his death only to find himself transmigrated into a demon’s body! But who would have thought that he would be the husband of the Demon Queen! However, life as the royal consort was not easy at all. So read to find out how he is going to overcome those trying to step on him and finally get his revenge. ===== Discord Link https://discord.gg/HjWkd4nB3z =====

“I, Alpha Michael Goldline of the Night Fang pack, reject you, Ariana Davids, as my mate.” He said, and my lips parted. I couldn’t say a word. I simply stared into his eyes, watching him, looking into his cold green eyes. Everything faded into the background. All the sounds, faces… everything. All I could see was him, as his words replayed in my head. I, Alpha Michael Goldline… Michael rejected me. In front of everyone. … NightFang pack, reject you… This was our chance. What was he doing? … Ariana Davids as my mate. *** "Rejected by her pack and the boy she loved." Anna thought she'd never find her place in the world. But when a chance encounter with the ruthless Lycan King Luke sparks a passionate romance, she must confront the secrets of her past and the danger of their forbidden love. Amidst war and ancient curses, Anna is torn: will she embrace their destiny together or will their love be torn apart by the very forces that brought them together?

[A blood Oath is calling forth and making a pact with the divine. You have invoked this oath, and now, the body shall pay the price] In her foolishness and desire to have her revenge, Concubine Anabella, the fifth wife of King Julius III, ends up making the forbidden pact. In exchange for her life and the lives of 1000 other people, she begged the demon kind to help make her crippled son the next emperor. She wanted to call an angel to help her, but she ended up calling the First Demon Lord instead and died before she could pay the full price. Now stuck in the body of the crippled illegitimate ninth prince, the First Demon Lord had one goal – to regain his power and make this crippled body the next emperor of this continent. And in his goal, nothing shall remain forbidden. There are no boundaries, and human greed is his bridge. He, who the god once damned, shall rise again to regain control of the human race and take his place at the top of the human race once more. The dawn of the Damned race should come soon.

In a world where the supernatural beings like Vampires, Witches and wolves have revealed their existence, survival is a daily battle for weak. Feyre has always been nothing—a wolfless deviant cast aside by her pack and family. She has spent her life as a shadow—unseen and unwanted. But then her fated mate, Rowan, the cold and powerful heir to the empire, rejects her without hesitation, breaking the last thread of hope she clung to. Just when she thought it can't get any worse, a cruel prank forces her into the brutal royal security training, where Feyre finds herself under the piercing gaze of the man who rejected her. Her life spirals even further out of control when she unintentionally uncovers the secrets lurking behind the scenes. Now, while battling with the torment of a forsaken bond, Feyre must confront the truth about her fate and make a choice that could either forge her or shatter her completely.

Born to be human, Trained to be an Assassin! Fated to be a god! Growing up to become an assassin whose name speaks dread in the hearts of men, cunning, twisted, and smart - that's Rey Castle. A teenager who would dare challenge a nation just for fun. Serving under the man who raised him as an assassin, Rey's goal is to eliminate the five people responsible for the Baylor Slaughter Incident, an incident that made him an orphan and destroyed his true clan. This goal has burned in his heart since he discovered the truth. Standing at the top of the food chain in a world filled with magic and dreadful powers, entities ready to destroy even the world to obtain the power to transcend mortality. Yet, Rey's hunger for greater power becomes unbearable. The infamous Deathmaker shall experience the true meaning of creation itself. Once mortal, he shall transcend into a state where even constellations aren't equal to him! Becoming one with the Endless!

Numira is a realm teeming with bonds that transcend the ordinary—bonds with monsters, fierce and beautiful, that forge an unbreakable connection between humanoid and beast. These bonds are not just about power; they hint at a deeper, more intimate connection, where trust and desire intertwine. Adventures await Lyra, drawing her toward encounters that will challenge her courage, ignite her spirit, and reveal the true depth of the bonds she forms. ~~~~ DISCLAIMER: Futa main character Futa x Male, Futa x Futa,

Raised within the confines of four walls, Valencia Valencary knew nothing of the world beyond her books and the watchful gaze of her nanny. Sheltered, naive, and unbearably curious, she longed for freedom—an escape from the suffocating solitude that defined her life. On her eighteenth birthday, she makes a bold decision: to secretly enroll in the Istituto di Venefica, an elite academy for the wealthy and powerful, where ambition is a currency and sin is a way of life. But the prestigious school hides a darker truth. It is ruled by the De Luca quintuplets, heirs to the most feared mafia family in the world. The devilishly handsome brothers, born with devilish trait abilities and an insatiable thirst for chaos, hold the world in the palm of their hands. Ruthless, enigmatic, and dangerously charming, they are both guardians and predators in the school’s deadly hierarchy. Valencia’s arrival sets off a chain of events no one could predict. For she is not merely a girl seeking freedom—she is the last heir of the Valencary bloodline, a name whispered in myths of the underworld and feared by even the boldest criminals. With her arrival, secrets buried for centuries begin to unravel. Resurrections, betrayals, forbidden love, and a prophecy that threatens to reshape the world as they know it—Valencia’s destiny is bound to the quintuplets in ways none of them can escape. When the innocent daughter of legends and the youngest, most volatile De Luca brother collide, the line between salvation and destruction blurs. In a world where myths come alive, and the dead refuse to stay buried, Valencia must navigate treacherous alliances, unravel her family’s legacy, and confront the darkness within her own soul. Welcome to the Istituto di Venefica, where the serpent whispers, and love is the most dangerous game of all.

After his tragic death, Li Shen regresses to a younger version of himself, back before he had risen to fame as a martial arts prodigy. This time, however, he discovers that he has been granted a mysterious “Cheat System” which can grant him unique skills, abilities, or buffs by forming meaningful bonds with female martial artists who harbor secret techniques. Through forging deep connections, mutual respect, and shared lust and passion, he can unlock ancient and powerful abilities to shape his path of becoming absolute conqueror.

Two souls from different worlds met in a weird twist of fate. An antisocial male mechanic walks the path of solitude while aiming to become the top designer of giant robots of mass destruction, Doppels. However, the jealousy of his surroundings caused an unfortunate "accident," leading him to the brink of death. An evil female cultivator sets out on a path of revenge after getting betrayed by the whole world. However, she was given a chance to redo her life once again from the moment she started her journey. Both souls wandered around a pure white space and met a mysterious system before entering their bodies... But the wrong one?! Female cultivator in the mechanic's body: "Where did my cultivation go?!" Male mechanic in the cultivator's body: "Where did these melons come from?!" Follow the unfortunate love (?) story of the two, who were literally worlds apart, as it unfolds!

What happens when modernization meets cultivation? It’s more than just a cultivator picking up a gun. Imagine storage rings and beast contracts being transformed into modern devices, letting anyone capture and tame monsters. What if alchemy evolved to mass-produce pills? Now, add vampires and other mythical races into the mix, and the possibilities are endless. In this fun story, we follow two main characters: Alex is a wealthy second-generation kid from the modern world, an "awakener" who spends his days as a big spender in online games and reading novels on his phone. In the novel community, he’s famous for throwing money around, known as a loyal, rich reader. His ordinary life gets turned upside down when he’s thrown into a new world filled with cultivation and magic. MinYue is a brilliant cultivator, a graceful beauty with incredible talent, and the shining hope of her family to reach new heights. Her disciplined, focused life is the complete opposite of Alex’s carefree lifestyle, but destiny has other plans for them. Through a twist of fate, their lives intertwine when a mysterious system binds them together, assigning them the mission to revive the vampire race. Even with their totally different backgrounds, Alex and MinYue must find a way to work together, blending their unique skills and views on the world. Join them on their journey as they become the strongest duo, rising to claim their throne as Vampire Progenitors in a world where modernization and cultivation collide!

Kigu was in an intriguing crisis in the direction of desperation. Resilience is all he had inorder to escape from despair. The world was chaotic and confusing.It had no place for the innocent , everybody was treated like a criminal. The country of Ecade though rich and famous with plenty of job opportunities. It was also the most dangerous place to be. With the walking around of dangerous organized gangs that was in a battle with the government. Kigu belonged to a race called the Veilkins which had been living in hiding for years but then they re-established their bonds with the outside world as they called it. Kigu faced the massacre of most of the people from his village which were then turned into hostages and slaves working with a minimum pay. Their home was turned into a hell and they all wished they had never bonded with the people from the outside. Not only did he escape the massacre, he also escaped the death door after being saved by a mysterious person. He encountered a deity which offered him magical abilities in exchange for some of his senses. Kigu wanted to use that new found power inorder to rescue his hometown and punish those who had enslaved them. The road had several struggles including, battling his own weaknesses to keep on going. His impulsiveness kept getting in his way and the distance between him and his quest's succeed kept getting longer and longer. He had to fight his own weaknesses first inorder to save the others. Veilwalkers : Bonds Across Realms is a urban fantasy story that has a huge world filled with a lot of experiences. It is set in Ecade a country with whole lot of people of different kinds. The greed , the dreamers , the cynical and those who just want power. The story show " actions vs consequences" " hope " " resilience" and " desire and possession " Dive deep into the story to discover with a massive world where there is a lot to chose from.

*Destiny’s Keeper: The Art of Beast Bonding* is a tale of courage, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond between man and beast. It’s a journey into the heart of destiny, where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the brink of ruin. In a world where tamers forge sacred bonds with powerful beasts to protect their lands, 17-year-old Kieran has always longed to follow in his father’s legendary footsteps. But when his father mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind whispers of betrayal and danger, Kieran is thrust into a destiny far greater than he imagined. During his Rite of Bonding, Kieran forms an unprecedented bond with Nyx, a shadowfang beast of extraordinary power—and fearsome reputation. Their connection defies tradition, marking Kieran as a Keeper, a rare kind of tamer destined to wield immense influence over both beast and fate. As Kieran and Nyx navigate the challenges of their bond, they uncover ancient secrets tied to the cursed Riftlands, a realm where chaos reigns and beasts of unimaginable strength dwell. Haunted by visions of his father and driven by a growing sense of purpose, Kieran embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about his father’s disappearance, the Keeper’s forgotten legacy, and the dark forces threatening their world. But destiny is a double-edged sword. As Kieran’s bond with Nyx deepens, so does the danger surrounding them. With the balance of power shifting and enemies closing in, Kieran must decide: will he rise as the Keeper his world desperately needs—or fall, consumed by the very forces he seeks to master?

After living a mundane life for seventy years, an ordinary man named Ethan dies. Only to awaken as Caelan Aetherisin,in a world beyond his wildest imagination. Reborn as a member of a prestigious vampire royal family, he finds himself entangled in the complex power dynamics of the vampire aristocracy. With five ancient vampire houses ruling the night, tensions brew beneath the surface—old rivalries, political machinations, and deep secrets threaten to tear them apart. Yet, as they face a looming, sinister force that threatens to annihilate their kind, alliances must be formed, and the balance of power will shift in unexpected ways. As the main character navigates his newfound immortality, he must master his powers, understand his role in this dangerous world, and deal with his growing harem—each member more mysterious and powerful than the last. But with desire comes darkness, and he will soon uncover disturbing truths about his family and the world of vampires. Warning: This story contains explicit adult themes, including violence, gore, and disturbing content (incest, and more). Reader discretion is advised.

After getting hit by a bus, Edward gets sent to another world, forced to complete a mission to save it, which he successfully accomplishes. But just as he's about to enjoy his well-deserved hero life, a cosmic screw-up by the goddess sends him back to Earth. On the very same day, while saving his sister, Edward gets hit by a bus again, ending up back in front of the goddess. Now, in accepting a new reincarnation, he brings the goddess along to a new world, aiming for a peaceful life. However, he discovers that his fate is tied to saving a useless webnovel protagonist, complicating his aspirations for peace. "Well, killing all the villains is the easiest way to do that."

This is Cadence Monteclaro story. Warning this story was not suitable for kids. Cadence Monteclaro is the most womanizer you'll ever meet. His cousins and brothers uses to brand him as the f**k boy because of his womanizer ways. In Cadence, he only loved two women and that is his Mother and Sister. and He doesn't know the word Karma. Everyone thinks that he and his cousin was just a mere business they thought it wrong.. Behind the happy-go-lucky was a dangerous man who has hiding. and this was their family secret. They are part of an organization, along with Chaos but no one knew who they were.. They were called the most fearsome people but they were like an invisible No one knows their identities nor there were traces of who they are Would this Damned womanizer meet his match or would he be lonely and just going to play around?. This is Cadence Monteclaro story. Warning this story was not suitable for kids. Cadence Monteclaro is the most womanizer you\'ll ever meet. His cousins and brothers uses to brand him as the f**k boy because of his womanizer ways. In Cadence, he only loved two women and that is his Mother and Sister. and He doesn't know the word Karma. Everyone thinks that he and his cousin was just a mere business they thought it wrong.. Behind the happy-go-lucky was a dangerous man who has hiding. and this was their family secret. They are part of an organization, along with Chaos but no one knew who they were.. They were called the most fearsome people but they were like an invisible No one knows their identities nor there were traces of who they are Would this Damned womanizer meet his match or would he be lonely and just going to play around?.

"I can't be your meal..." Jacquelyn pleaded, trying to reason with the man who was supposedly her husband. His grin widened, curling into a mischievous smile, revealing his razor-sharp fangs. "And why is that?" he asked. Jacquelyn knew she had to use her brain with this one. "I am your wife... you can't eat me," she said, hoping to appeal to whatever humanity was left in him. "Makes it even better," was his cold response. Jacquelyn's legs trembled; she couldn't think of any culture or tradition where it was acceptable for a husband to eat his own wife. "And...." "And?" He prompted, with an encouraging sweet smile. "And I'm wet..." -------- Long, long ago, when Creatures of the Night ruled supreme and stood at the top of the food chain, a princess, Jacquelyn Avignon lived in the isolated part of the palace. Away from humans and even her own family. Cursed, they said. Queen killer, they called her. Bad omen, they crowned her. Until she was sent to be the bride of the Vampire King. A vampire king who enjoys his own peace and twisted sense of humor. Living life as the supreme sovereign, finds a princess who knows nothing about his supremacy at his doorstep, claiming to be his little wife. What happens when a cursed princess, afraid of blood, desperate to be with her family and to be loved back, crashes into the peaceful world of a vampire king? Her first target, turn her husband into a vegetarian. What about when Jacquelyn realizes that the world around her is more than just sunshine and good sleep but that hell is empty and the devils are here... in human form? She has to watch her back! For fans of; Forbidden love, dark fantasy, ancient curses and prophecy, strong willed and resilient female leads, grey men, dark humor, betrayals, marked mates, and star-crossed love, this book is for you. Other works by the same author: 1. Kitanna (Completed) 2. A Royal Mismatch: The Trouble With Prince Charming (Spin-off of Kitanna, Completed) 3. The Hitman's Sunshine (Completed)

Yggdrasil Battlefront se dá en un mundo de fantasía medianamente moderno, donde los conflictos politicos, la desigualdad social y la criminalidad son un pan de cada día. en esta historia seguimos a "Brave", un joven que busca encontrar su proposito en la vida con opciones limitadas, pero pronto su vida cambia, cuando de la nada es secuestrado por un grupo de terroristas cuyo propósito es la experimentacion ilegal, donde despues de escapar descubre que ahora el ya no es como antes, es distinto, con habilidades sobrehumanas y inmortalidad decide adoptar un nuevo nombre y intenta empezar una nueva vida, pero el pasado no muere... y el tampoco

Rudra is the main character in the life of the Rudra he has lot of things money power good family everything one faithful day he is gone to a orphanage with his parents where his parents find 9 girls that takes their attention away and they decided to adopt them and in future all of those 9 girl will be becoming there son's wife's but in a car accident he lost his parents and his wife's but as he grow older slowly he becomes the head of the house holding the empire and the power in his hand and finally slowly the story will unfold will he able to find his lost wife's