Twisted By Laurie Halse Anderson Paperback

Reborn into a perilous and unforgiving world, a young teen who was reicarnated navigates its trials with a unique approach. Unlike other reincarnators who tirelessly strive for dominance or survival, he chooses to embrace the chaos with a sense of humor and a thirst for adventure, using wit and charm to ease the burdens of his new life. In the game world of Daedalus Eternus-a land rife with magic, intrigue, and danger-he sets his sights on achieving both greatness and personal fulfillment. Along the way, he inadvertently attracts a diverse group of admirers, forming unexpected bonds and a harem that was never part of his original plan. With an unconventional outlook, he balances growing power with the pursuit of joy, carving his own unpredictable path in a world teeming with challenges.

Elijah Velmont, a disowned vampire from a powerful family, lives on the fringes of a prestigious academy for witches. When he saves a girl by turning her into a vampire, he binds her to him. Now, with his new mate in danger, Elijah must navigate a dangerous world to keep her safe and help her grow strong enough to survive. As he faces the consequences of his actions and his father's looming control, Elijah must decide if he can escape his past and protect those he loves.

As she awakens in a world of Twilight’s Chronicle she once knew from a novel, Luna is shocked to find herself reincarnated as the villainess, instead of being the heroine of the story. By relying solely upon her memories of the story, she is determined to change her fate and escape the tragic ending that’s awaiting her. But things don’t unfold as expected. As the young woman navigates her new life, she must hide her true identity while mastering sword and magic. With enemies lurking in every shadow and a growing threat to the magical world she lives in now, Luna faces an impossible choice: will she become the villain everyone expects, or will she forge a new path as a twisted heroine and defy destiny itself?

"In a reality forced on him twisted by fate, redemption comes at a deadly cost." Alexis watched, powerless, his friend killed by the devil's claws. Above them, the sky shattered, revealing a monstrous, titanic eye and the world plunged into darkness. Alexis awoke in a pitch-black cave, his past just scattered fragments of pain and half-remembered faces. Worse yet, a monstrous creature snacking on him, gnawing at his flesh as he struggled to remember who he was. Now, haunted by fractured memories of a distant past and family which came back every time he battled to death, Alexis stumbles back into a grim reality drenched in blood, death, and monsters, all for a way back. What to expect: [+] Slow-burn dark progression fantasy, with an awesome diverse power system. [+] Strong MC that slowly finds his way to absolute power. [+] MC is male. There are no romance plots planned for the first few books and ofc no harem. [+] Most Important of all he has a kitten overlord later in the story.

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

[MATURE CONTENT] Abigail Snow accidentally caught her fiancé being intimate with her sister. She learned that her fiancé had only used her to advance his business and had never truly loved her. Heartbroken, Abigail called off the engagement and left everything behind to start a new life with nothing. At her lowest point, she met Sawyer, a hidden tycoon who helped her rebuild her life and seek justice against those who made her suffer. As Abigail begins to fall in love with Sawyer, his childhood sweetheart reappears, causing doubt and confusion for her. *** Excerpt: Whoever this man was, he was her savior. If he hadn’t held her hand and pulled her, she might have become dead meat and gone straight to the afterlife. "Thank you so much, good sir," Abigail said softly as she finally looked up to see him. Abigail was stunned. "But I'm not planning to commit suicide. I tripped over my own feet,” she continued, avoiding eye contact. She stared at his chest—her line of sight only reaching his sturdy chest. “It sounds better to hear that, Miss. Because I don’t want to go to the police station to become a witness, or they might wrongly accuse me as a suspect,” he said with a sarcastic tone that caused Abigail to stifle a laugh. "Sir, I’m so grateful you helped me. You are my savior. I owe you my life—" Abigail paused, taken aback by her own words. How could she make such a deep vow to this man!? This man might take advantage of her if he was a bad person. Right? "Alright, young lady, you’re supposed to release your tight embrace on me. You’re safe now." Abigail was utterly shocked to hear his words. She only realized she was still in his arms, her hands tightly wrapped around his waist, and her entire body pressed against him. They were so close—close enough to hear his loud heartbeat. She quickly took a few steps back. _____ Author Novel: 1. DAMN! I FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM (Completed) 2. The Bride Of Immortal Crown Prince (Completed) 3. Rebirth: Dancing In My Destiny (Completed) 4. The Billionaire's Genius Wife (Completed) 5. Rebirth As The Vampire Lord's Wife (Completed) 6. My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back (Completed) 7. Betrayed by Fiance, Embraced by Hidden Tycoon (Serializing) _____ How to contact me: >> Instagram account: authorpurplelight >> FB Page: Author_Purplelight >> Join my Discord Server: https://bit.ly/purplelightserver _____ Notes: The book cover belongs to the author. Please don't reuse it!

In the year 2033 it began. Gods, monsters, devils, angels, every higher creature from every mythology began to bless those they found worthy and share their powers. Eventually with the emergence of the gates, we realized they were preparing us. The so called chosen heroes who enter gates are known as the Blessed and in it’s become the most sought after career in the world. They are the most famous and well known people in the entire world and some are even the leaders of their own nations. They are immensely powerful, beautiful, and charming beings. After five whole years, we still have no idea what the higher’s criteria are for blessing a human. Despite the seemingly loose criteria, only 1 percent of the population actually end up as blessed and gain the privilege of entering gates and defending our world. With all of the excitement around the Blessed, we seem to have forgotten the most important question. Why are they doing this for us and what will they require in return? —— Discord link is : https://discord.gg/yXuqHaS6dc ———————— Additional tags : - yuri (MCs sister and best friend.) Milf (MC is a milf hunter so most of the women in the harem will be cougars. Character development is a bit slower compared to my other novels because Malachi is meant to feel like a real person. If you start reading this with the expectation that Mal is going to be some cool bastard with no emotions who treats everyone around him like they’re disposable, then boy o boy are you in for the shock of your fucking life.

Aleksasha was born to be the perfect noblewoman—until her world was shattered by scandal and ruin. Cast aside as the cursed survivor of a crumbling house, she is swiftly married off to the brooding Duke Matias Volkov, who leaves for war shortly after their vows. But when he returns, 10 years later, he comes bearing more than just scars—he brings home a stunning and enigmatic woman, Selene, a prize from his battles. As Aleksasha’s hard-won position as the lady of the estate is threatened, she must confront the deepening betrayal. Torn between reclaiming her rightful place and the dangerous allure of a new rival, Aleksasha battles her darkest fears. Will she fight to reignite the passion that once bound her to Matias, or will their hearts be consumed by the flames of jealousy, misunderstandings, and unspoken desires? In a world where loyalty is fleeting and love is a battlefield, can they repair their fractured bond, or will they be torn apart forever by the ghosts of the past?

READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! Every chapter of this book is a doorway to a new nightmare. From cursed forests to haunted mansions, and from eerie myths to true-life terrors, this collection of horror stories will take you to places you wish you never found. The question is, can you make it through to the last page?" NOTE: This book is a collection of real life horror stories and urban legends. It will be graphic to some readers, so........ READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

Amelia Reed and Ethan Blake never imagined their lives would intertwine in a marriage neither wanted. While Amelia dreams of freedom and a life of her own design, Ethan’s heart beats for Claire Bennett, his childhood love. Bound by duty to their families, they forge a fragile façade of happiness, hiding the cracks beneath. But their charade begins to crumble when jealousy, betrayal, and an obsessed admirer unravel the delicate balance of their lives. Ethan’s lingering love for Claire pulls him in one direction, while Amelia’s yearning for independence draws her in another. And as secrets come to light, an unrelenting admirer sets events in motion that could shatter their world forever. In a tangled web of love, sacrifice, and impossible choices, Amelia and Ethan must decide: will they fight for their own paths, or will they remain prisoners of a destiny written by others? Dive into a story of passion, heartbreak, and the relentless pursuit of freedom in Twisted Vows, Hidden Desires.

Destiny Ganzon is the epitome of a perfect heiress. She is beautiful, intelligent, and doted by her father, Alejandro, the Real Estate Magnate of the country, until one day, her mother died, and everything changed when his father remarried. Excerpt: A loud smack! "How dare you ruin my reputation, Destiny?" Alejandro asked after he slapped his daughter. That was the first time he used force on his only hier. "Dad, you have to believe me, it wasn't true, you raised me well. Do you think I will do something like that?" She asked back, caressing her beautiful face. "No, this time I had enough of your lies; your stepmother was right; you are only a nuisance and only bring shame to our family!" He angrily responded. "I had warned you. I will disinherit you. You will not receive even a single cent from me, and you must leave this house right now, or else I will ask the guards to drag you out!" He added before he turned his heels and walked away from his study with the loud slamming of the door. One scandal led to another, and what she couldn't accept was her first love and childhood sweetheart, Red Galvez, was part of their betrayal. Destiny's world crumbled, and she couldn't believe her stepmother and stepsister finally succeeded in planning her downfall. With a broken heart and no choice, Destiny left their mansion and lived an ordinary life with her nanny, the only person who never left her side. She pretended to forget her old life and started living and embracing the mundane world. Still, she promised herself that she would do everything to make her enemies, including Red, pay the price of their betrayal. But it was more complicated than she thought since her father was brainwashed with his wife and stepdaughter, and they made her life a living hell. Years later, Destiny met Red again, and he was still the same hot and gorgeous. On top of that, her ex became one of the highest-paid attorneys in the country. All unwanted memories came rushing back to her. Destiny hated him with all her heart, but Red promised to help her win back what was rightfully hers. Can Destiny forgive Red and trust the hottest attorney to claim back her inheritance without breaking her heart?

In the streets of Miami, a chance encounter between Ellis Arroyo a charming and naive bartender and Alexander ' Alex' Del Montiez the cold, ruthless and possessive Prince of the Mafia family sets off a chain reaction of passion, destruction and obsession. After a passionate one night stand ignites a fielry bond but Alex's life and possessive nature soon consume Ellis, drawing him into a world of violence, loyalty, family dynamics and making him revisit a ghost from his past, as Ellis gets entangled in Alex's web ,he finds himself torn between his love for Alex and the suffocating grip of Alex's control. meanwhile, William " Willy" Del Montiez Alex's older brother harbors a secret love for Ellis which further complicates the already treacherous family dynamics. Willy's morals is tested as he has to choose between his feelings for Ellis or his loyalty to his family. Rodrigo Gonzalez the cunning leader of a dangerous drug cartel driven by his long time feelings for Ellis and his hatred for Alex, Rodrigo is fixated on destroying Alex and claim Ellis for himself. As Ellis finds himself at the center of a love quadruple,he must confront the darkness sorrounding him. Will he succumb to Alex possessiveness, risk everything for Williams love or fall prey to Rodrigo sinister desire? Find out in this thrilling story " DESIRED BY MANY: OWNED BY HIM" This story is a work of fiction.

Loved by Logan Maverick, who is seven years younger than her, Grace finds it hard to accept his love—especially since she has been married before, while Logan is a rising model in the spotlight. However, as time passes and Logan’s persistence grows, her heart softens, and she begins to see him as her last hope. Insecurity constantly plagues her, particularly since Logan is a famous model with many fans and always pursued by paparazzi. She tries to distance herself multiple times, but Logan holds her back, even making their relationship public, leaving her with no way to escape. Yet, this only brings her waves of criticism from Logan’s fan, who mock her for her age and social status. On top of that, she must deal with Logan's childish, emotional, mischievous, and selfish behavior, making the relationship feel toxic. Will she be able to endure? Or will Logan keep holding on to her? Will his reckless behavior drive Grace away in the end?

A poignant tale of love, loss, and the enduring connections that bind souls across time. - (Based on Himmapan Forest (Thai))

Tiffany is a strong determined girl with a painful past and a skill of getting caught up in dushbags. While Cain her long lost sweetheart and best friend of her past, created that tread seven years prier. Now he’s back to whisk her away on a Romanic business trip in the hopes of winning back the spark he threw away. But is Tiffany still that shy damsel he once knew; the one he wanted to protect, or has she become so much more than he could have ever imagined. Maybe she might even save him. See what happens while they do Business by day. Then let the sparks fly during their Romance by flight.

Fate knows that timid people won't amuse her, so she serves them plain death as a conclusion. But brave-hearted heroes like the sixteen year old Kanito Aramishi are often met by her appraisals. Returning home one night from his high school's farewell party, Kanito finds himself struck in an array of supernatural events. He is stabbed in the chest by a mysterious man, a red magical circle was drawn on the ground which now nourished by his blood is activated and will serve as a gateway for demons to infiltrate Earth. He sees a blue portal in the sky from where a man comes down to save him. In a desperate attempt, the man takes Kanito to a totally different world. Kanito never thought the night he will bid farewell to his school will also be the night when he will have to bid farewell to his own world. The cruelty of this new world and beyond slowly starts to manifest itself in many different devastating forms Being caught in the middle of this mayhem, Kanito finds his morals dwindling. Will he be able to maintain his principles or will he give in to fate? Those will answered as the march of time continues, revealing Kanito's and eventually the World's true purpose.

Where's our son?" Draco demanded, pushing Pearl against the wall. His hair stood on end as his claws dug into her neck. She managed a faint smile, her eyes reflecting the pain they caused her. "You shouldn't hide our son from usl" Edgar shamelessly said, running his hands on her thighs. He looked at her and their eyes locked perfectly. "His not your son!... I had sex with different men '' She said and Edgar burst into laughter. "Really? I guess we really did teach you well" He used his claws to tear out her dress. Draco shoved her, causing her to fall onto the bed. She attempted to get up, but their weight was too much for her. "You should be punished," Draco said, removing his belt. She gasped out when Edgar fingers went to her Vagina. She saw the hunger in their eyes, they were so damn horny and sexy, she knew this night was going to be long and painful. *** Betrayed and shattered, Pearl became a pawn in the hands of her stepbrothers, even though they were aware she was their destined mate. After a night with her twin stepbrothers, she woke up in their room, disoriented and unclothed, unable to remember how she got there or what truly occurred. Feeling rejected and humiliated after she fled from them, only to discover that she was pregnant just a few weeks pregnant.

“I'd give you my soul, if that's what you want.” Eleven. Silver locks. Amethyst eyes. Shiny skin. Blood sweeter than wine. Most sought after 'good' in the Kingdom. She was everything a man would need, and also everything a man would kill to have. Whoever touched Eleven's hair would be granted good things. Whoever plucked her eyes out would get gems richer than the kingdom's currency. Whoever scrapped her skin would be getting a warm coat. Whoever tasted her blood would be granted immortality. She was a Goddess. Goddess of Life. * “I'd burn the fucking world for you, if that's what you want.” Zeiss. A rare man. Has the power of invisibility. The power to turn anything into flames. The power to end a person's life with just thoughts. The power of all wicked things a person wouldn't wish to have. The same world he promised to give her, the same world he would burn to the ground, if she wished for it. He was a God. The God of Death. When Zeiss meets the sought after Goddess of Life. He is reminded everything about his mother. Her silver locks and her eyes that shone brighter than gems and diamonds. Eleven, a woman who spoke to him like no other. A woman who made him believe he had a soul in him after he had thought he had none left. A woman who could bring him life and also be his damnation. The first and only woman he was loved by and ever loved.

Kai was a graduating college student who was ready to face the hardships of the world. One time he binged-read a novel instead of reviewing for his exams though, he suddenly found himself in a strange fantasy world. Isolated mansion, unknown beasts and... A rude mage? Kai's new life is hard to understand, but he's trying his best!

In "Shadow deprived of life (broken trust , a twisted smile)", police officers investigate a mysterious death of a well-known lawyer, uncovering secrets and lies that test their own trust and dark pasts, leading to a sinister plot that eventually risks their lives. Can they trust each other enough to expose the truth?

In the tides of struggle and power, who can reach the ultimate? In a world of factions and species, who can attain power? In a land whose past is obscured by the naivety of the present, who can uncover the hidden? Karl lives in a world of species and evolution, his path thrust upon him without his consent. Cannons, rifles, shard armor, legions, knight cities, and hive cities. Injections, grace, blood, evil, and ruinous gods... The world has forgotten a soul. A soul whose coming is unpredictable but sure like the mist. Karl has awoken, and what path will he leave behind? Would it be the same?... Like before? This is the story of the "Son of the fallen empire" or is it the living error? Or perhaps...The reaper!

Paisley the heroine, looked at me with her eyes filled of tears. "Why did you marry him, when you don't even love him?" After betraying me she still has the mind to question me. I had made it clear to her that I no longer regarded her as my sister. "I love his body. I love his wealth. I love his influence. I love his power. So what in the hell, are you talking about?" "Such wicked things...you're so evil!" I smiled and came closer to her, staring dangerously into her eyes. "Being evil is the whole point of being the villainess" ____ This is the story of a villainess who has been betrayed by the heroine. The story of her revenge, and how she stole the male lead!

"You're sitting on my chair, idiot!" I growled at him, I know I was stupidly brave with no backup. "Sweetheart, your place is here" He said in a seductive tone, patting his thigh. "You..." I gritted. He slowly stepped into the moonlight, instantly recognizing him "God of Death" I muttered faintly. "Don't compare him to me. I don't take souls when their time is done but enjoy the souls that are offered to me to satiate my pleasure" He snarled "And now you can't escape from me" My breath hitched. "Who the hell are you?" I demanded He pulled me towards him, crushing my body with his. Lazily with an impend butterfly kisses down my throat, and I struggled in his tight embrace. "I'm the hell himself, baby. I'm The Devil you seek, My Queen" With that he crashed his lips onto mine. ~*~*~*~*~*~ Will it be a twisted fate or a fated twist for them? ~*~*~*~*~*~ "I'm no HERO, You shouldn't have treated as ONE" RUDRA VEER PRATAP RATHORE - 'Tainting this world red was never my intention but an obligation for finding her'. CEO of the Rathore.Inc, King of Jodhpur, and God himself sculpted the 'Devil Of the Sins'. One decision flipped his destiny, Everything shattered beyond his grasp. Yet he will still choice that path to have her. His beast of Darkness turned into the Demon of Hell, together searching for their Master, their Queen. She was meant to Kill Him but one spark was all required... "I'm the Devil, My Queen" ~*~*~*~*~ "Princess is my Title, Monster is my Nature and I'm your Fucking Nightmare" LILITH ISHA ROMANIO - 'They say I'm a psychopath but I preferably say that I'm creative' Sussex of Spain, Queen of the Underworld, and Angels crafted her bit by bit from the pits of hell to eradicate the Devil created by God. At one point wiping out the forced Sin of Lust was her main priority, In the next second she, herself was attracted to the God of Lust. Like the Icing on the cake, He was God himself, 'God of Death' that she was tantalized. "This is my Hell bitch and I Make the Rules" ~*~*~*~*~

A dark retelling of the classic rag to riches trope, Kyle Jacobs, grew up from an orphanage to foster care system all his life, on his 18 birthday he was kicked off the foster care system, Kyle struggled on the streets until he meets the Miller's, who employed him as their gardener, Kyle began to work there at 18, the Miller family were terrible people who maltreated Kyle and treat him like a slave. After an incident happened where Kyle got into a accident while on an errand for the Adam Miller, he encounters his biological family. Kyle was happy to finally find people to call family, but its not as it seems with his biological family as Kyle to encounter strange occurrence, a learns a deep dark secret about his biological and the real reason his parents died.

Have you ever wondered what will happen if Amara agreed to marry her stepsister’s ex-fiancé? Basil Augustus Hawthrone, the heir of the Hawthrone Agritech. He exhales an air of control and preciseness. His cold appearance makes him seem aloof, as if emotions are useless distraction. With a sharp intellect and a calculating mind, he always measure every decision strictly. The only person that gets to see his weakness is Tatiana, his ex-fiancée for five years, who turned out to be his niece. In order for them to stop the forbidden love they had for each other, he was arranged to marry the stepsister of his ex-fiancée. Seraphine Amara Montgomery, the illegitimate daughter of Silas Montgomery, the founder of MT Enterprises. She is a perfect example of a woman free from all flaws, but beneath her lies a restless soul. She moves through life carelessly, lost in desires and pleasures, unconcerned with the consequences of her actions that is run by a sense of entitlement, coming from a life of privilege, where everything she wants has always been within reach, except for the affection that she longs from her family. Seraphine's polished exterior hides the space left by emotional neglect and isolation, making her reckless in her chase for affection and validation. When both the family of Basil and Tatiana, his ex-fiancée, found out that they are related by blood, the family decided to broke them apart and set up Basil to marry Amara instead, the stepsister of Tatiana who recently got involved in an illegal drug trade managed by one of her friends, Alistair. The father of Tatiana and Amara thought that this idea will bring tranquility in their household, but little does he know that he created another problem that will make the situation of his daughters worst?