The Batman Files By Matthew Manning

Rejected. Shattered. Desired by two. Torn between fate and freedom. I was supposed to be his. From the moment I was born, the bond between us had been written in the stars. Alpha Prince Cedric—my fated mate, my destiny, the one who was meant to cherish and protect me. But under the glow of the full moon, surrounded by the expectant eyes of the entire kingdom, he looked at me with nothing but disgust. "I, Cedric Nightbane, reject you as my mate." The words felt like a blade to my soul, severing something deep inside me. My body trembled, my Omega instincts screamed for me to submit, to plead for his love. But I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t beg for someone who never wanted me. So I ran. I ran from the whispers, the shame, the pain tearing me apart from the inside. I ran until my legs gave out, until I had nothing left—only to stumble into the hands of Dante Nightbane, the Tyrant King of the Shadowfang Empire. Where Cedric’s touch had been cold, Dante’s was searing. Where Cedric’s rejection had left me empty, Dante’s possessive gaze made something deep inside me burn. And when he inhaled my scent, something dark and unbreakable snapped into place. “Your mate was a fool to let you go, little Omega. But I am not.” Now, I am trapped in the arms of a monster—a ruthless, merciless Alpha who refuses to let me escape. He is nothing like the mate I once longed for. He is sharper, crueller… and yet, when I am near him, my body betrays me, drawn to the fire that burns in his touch. But there are secrets hidden in my blood, whispers of a lost royal lineage and a power that could change the world. Power that two Alphas are willing to go to war over. The mate who threw me away now fights to take me back. The tyrant who claimed me would destroy the world to keep me. But I am done being a prize for men to fight over. If fate dares to decide my path, then I will carve my own. And when I do—not even the strongest Alpha alive will be able to contain me.

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire, entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero. Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

Batman: Cidade do Medo acompanha uma Gotham à beira do caos. Um serial killer com uma mente perversa e inteligência apurada vem espalhando o pânico ao usar uma misteriosa toxina que distorce a realidade e os piores medos das vítimas. Agora, ele está a um passo de liberar essa toxina por toda a cidade, ameaçando cada cidadão. Em sua busca incansável, Batman precisa decifrar pistas enigmáticas e mergulhar nos cantos mais sombrios de Gotham, onde cada rua esconde uma nova ameaça e os rostos familiares podem não ser o que parecem.

in a world filled with mana and mana corrupted monsters. a fallen knight, stripped of his duty and honor must ventures into the domain of a cursed being to regain what was rightfully his. but is it really that simple, is this just another battle he must face. or will this be just the beginning of a treacherous journey ?

"You're not a monster, Ashen," Serena whispered, "I see you: the man you were, the man you can still be." He turned his face away, painful uncertainty clouding his eyes, "You don't know what it is to feel the curse crawling under your skin. To feel the beast tearing at the edges of who you are." Serena stepped closer, her breathing steady even as his proximity made her heart race. "Then let me help you fight it," she whispered. "You don't have to face this alone." His eyes finally caught hers, haunted and conflicted. "I'm scared to lose myself. but I'm afraid I already have." "I'm not your savior, Ashen," Serena whispered, and her tone was rather even against the chaos whirling around them. "But I may be the only one who can prevent you from becoming the monster you fear." ...... Ashen is a man torn between worlds, born human yet cursed into a werewolf form, who with each full moon loses a little bit of his humanity as the beast inside grows a little stronger every passing day. A tale of Beauty and the Beast turned upside down, where the monster is cursed by his own darkness, and the Beauty may be the only one who can restore his humanity.

Kisah cinta antara seorang dokter dingin yang sudah bercerai dengan seorang pemuda gila yang memiliki gangguan mental. Si pemuda (yang lebih muda) sangat terobsesi dan bertingkah seperti binatang buas berbalut pakaian rapi, sementara sang dokter bersikap dingin dan kebapakan. Peringatan: Ini adalah drama percintaan tanpa otak, tanpa aturan, dan mungkin mengandung hal-hal yang tidak terduga dan klise. Jika kamu tidak menyukainya, itu hakmu. Cerita ini berlatar di kota modern fiksi, bukan di negara kita atau dalam masyarakat nyata. Mohon jangan terlalu serius, jangan menghubungkannya dengan kehidupan nyata, dan jangan mencoba mencari fakta yang akurat. Konten medis, kondisi penyakit, dan sistem perawatan kesehatan dalam cerita ini telah diperiksa oleh dokter profesional, dan hasilnya adalah: tidak ada keaslian atau dasar ilmiahnya. Semuanya hanya karangan belaka, jadi jangan dianggap serius. Penulis: Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat

"I told you not to touch me," Audrey said. "In front of people," He reminded her. Audrey could feel the smirk in his voice. ~~~ Audrey's seventeen years in the Grey Blood pack were like a caged animal. She lived each day dreading the next unexpected thing the Alpha could punish her for. Audrey tried hard to understand the mysterious dream she'd been having, but nothing made sense to her, she was lost. She wished to be freed from the Grey Blood pack, but she lost all hope of survival when she found herself locked and chained in the cold dark dungeon. She hated him, she cursed him as her blood drained from her. She was happy to die and go away from that monster-alpha. Audrey awoke in a magical world where she learned everything about herself, she cultivated herself to become the strongest wolf and witch alive. One item though, led her back to the last place she wanted to be. Alpha Aloha Lake ruled the Grey Blood pack, the largest and strongest pack in the States. He was known to be brutal, even the mafia feared him. Nothing or anyone bothered him, except one; the damned bitch Audrey. He hated her, and he would make her pay for her mother's sins. But he could not kill her...yet. Alpha Lake emotionlessly stared at Audrey's bleeding body that lay on the cold dungeon floor, he ordered his beta to dispose of her without a second thought. One year later the enemies met again. Will hatred be the only emotion they share? Could they resist the fatal attraction they felt for each other?

Sophia Reed, a sharp and fearless 24-year-old PR strategist, is used to cleaning up messy reputations. But when she’s hired to save billionaire Damien Steele’s image, she realizes this job might be her toughest yet. Damien is cold, guarded, and infuriatingly handsome—a combination that’s as dangerous as it is distracting. As Sophia digs deeper into his world, she discovers a man haunted by secrets, his icy exterior hiding a fire she can’t resist. The more she tries to keep things professional, the harder it gets to ignore the pull between them. But with the media circling and enemies waiting for their chance to strike, every step closer to Damien puts her heart—and her career—on the line.

The Duality follows Jack, a boy trapped in a deadly facility where experiments bring out a person’s darkest desires, known as the Reath. After losing his family, Jack’s mind fractures, splitting into 7 Reaths. Each one representing a different side of his personality. With a series of mind-bending twists, Jack’s Reaths battle for control. But as DAB’s deadly plans unfold, Jack must face the chaos within him. Will he conquer his darkness, or will his fractured mind destroy everything?

Laira, she was an normal highschooler, She had an male friend named Cash, they were really great friends. One day Laira, walking by the street of the shop after her classes ,spotted a familiar guy standing tall on the road in blue skies with wavy black hairs , Navy shirt and waving at her. Soon after months the impact of that guy on her was so much that she couldn't resist but to accept and confessed to him. But for some reason it wouldn't last long until it started affecting her health.

Astor was the first son of the HighFangs’ Alpha, a young man who was supposed to be the next leader of the pack if fate had not decided to laugh at him On the tragic day he was born, he brought a curse with him, that’s what everyone told him, and that’s why everyone hated him. Growing up he had never felt happiness. The abuse and loneliness made him hate his pack, his own people, but a promise to his mother kept him chained there, unable to be free. “My poor Astor, please help your brother become a good leader. My lovely child, forgive me” she had pleaded before she left him. He would always do as he was told, stay silent, and obey trying to not lose the last bit of family he had, the little purpose in his life until even his own family betrayed him. The brother he had tried so hard to support had thrown him away, leaving him in a place he did not know with a man that scared him, hovering over him like a deadly beast. “I must truly be cursed.” He had cried, wishing for his life to end. “You? Cursed? How can someone as beautiful as you be cursed?” the man told him and from that moment on his whole life changed.

The Midnight Ghost Files invites readers into a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead are perilously thin. In this chilling collection of ghost stories, each tale is a window into a haunted past, an unsolved mystery, or an entity lingering just beyond the edge of our reality. From abandoned houses that whisper in the dark to restless spirits seeking revenge, these stories will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s the stuff of nightmares. With every chapter, you’ll uncover forgotten secrets, unravel long-buried fears, and confront the ghosts that refuse to stay in the shadows. Some stories will chill you to your core; others will haunt you long after the last page. The Midnight Ghost Files is a journey into the unknown where each turn brings you face-to-face with a terror that cannot be explained, but must be experienced. Dare to open the files. The clock strikes midnight.

During the dawn of the Cold War, the 33rd President funded a special shadow operations in the hope of creating superhuman agents with special abilities, to combat the threats against North America's Eastern enemies. But these experiments on human Subjects, resulted in the creation of psychotic monsters, vicious and insane killers, that sparked the desire of this group to reproduce more of these monsters, as they research and observe these monsters in order to create and control them, as weapons and agents against their enemies. These project is called the NEMESIS Project, and this ended in psychological conditioning, manipulation, and traumatizing in order to understand and control future ALPHAs. In a secret experiment facility, Subjects are subjected to psychological traumas and horrors, while the killers/monsters are set loose upon these people to condition and train them to become agents against their enemies, and also uncover the secrets on creating future ALPHAs. Author-Note: This a horror story, that I based some from the Outlast Trails, only with a more Sci-fi and bio-horrors spin to it. With these files are explaining the starter of the NEMESIS Project, and backstory of the main characters of this story, to spread this tale and popularity, I hope that people like this and help in the creation and development of this novel.

Long-distance relationships never work for her since she is the clingy sort, spoilt, and enjoys her lover's undivided attention. Additionally, she tends to be flirtatious, although her intentions have never been honest. She has a way of intriguing people and then leaving them once they develop stronger feelings for her. Since she travels a lot for her job as an air hostess, most of her past relationships find it difficult to be apart from her. That all changed when she encountered someone who was just as formidable. The most ignorant woman on earth, yet the most passionate lover. She's determined to make things work this time. Regardless of the distance, that woman belongs to her.

Warning ⚠️ R-18 “You’re mine now.” “You must be mistaken, I don’t belong to anybody. “Well, I think you’re the one mistaken if you think I, Aleksei, will ever let you go, Kukla.” When Aleksei and Ivanka cross paths on a remote, sandy beach in Indonesia—each escaping their own troubles—they share a fleeting but unforgettable night. Years later, Ivanka is living with secrets—some she keeps from the world, and some that are kept from her. After a shocking kidnapping pulls her into the dark heart of the Mafia underworld, Aleksei storms back into her life, claiming her as his to protect. But finding out who Ivanka really is proves to be the least of their problems. As dangerous forces close in, and buried family legacies surface, Ivanka realizes she might hold the key to ending a century-long mafia war. Will she embrace the role she's destined for, or fight to return to the life of normalcy she once knew?

Eiji Takae is a 16 year old boy has full confidence he can protect the people he loves, fully takes the role of his father.

رواية "The Secret" – حين يصبح السرّ أعظم من الحقيقة نفسها! في عالم يتداخل فيه الواقع مع الألغاز، والأسرار مع الخداع، تجد "سلينيا" نفسها عالقة وسط شبكة من الأسرار التي قد تغيّر مصيرها إلى الأبد. ما بدأ كرحلة بحث عن الحقيقة يتحوّل سريعًا إلى لعبة خطيرة، حيث كل خطوة تخطوها تضعها في مواجهة ماضٍ مجهول، وأعداء لا يُرون، وحقيقة تهدد بقلب عالمها رأسًا على عقب. في كل صفحة، ستتلاعب الرواية بأعصابك، تزرع الشك في كل شخصية، وتجبرك على التساؤل: هل كل ما نراه حقًا هو الحقيقة؟ أم أن هناك دائمًا سرًا خلف الستار؟ استعد للانغماس في عالمٍ من الإثارة والغموض، حيث يكمن السرّ في التفاصيل، والمفاجآت لا تنتهي!

Riz is a fresh graduate who has been job hunting for a year. In terms of talent, he has no talent. Always a mediocre type of person. The only good point he has is that he is a hardworking person. After so many failed interviews, he starts to get dispirited. However, as he does not so easily give in to that feeling, he resolves to try his luck in the last interview he has. Indeed, it is his last interview. An accident occurs on his way there. When he opens his eyes, he is in the middle of the forest, tattered clothes with blood on it. "Th-this...", Riz was shocked as he found his body smaller than it should be. It didn't take him too much time to understand everything that happened. He becomes the youngest son of a count. Finding himself in the backward world, he who has no ambition previously is in a dilemma. At first, he just wants to live quietly and enjoy the richness and privilege as a noble. But then circumstances push him in a different direction. One event led to another, now he finds himself at the top of power.

A series of science fiction and fantasy stories

Lucifer chuckled, hiding his earlier annoyance in a heartbeat. "You've grown so much" he said. "I'm sorry I haven't come to see you sooner, it's very hard to leave a place you've been confined to for eternity, but I've made sure my demons watched over you, you've become quite the Phantom" Phantom. The ghost is here. "What did you call me?" Sal asked. "That's right I nearly forgot, you have no idea who you are, much less what you are, and so you consider yourself to be nothing more than what others tell you to be" said Lucifer. "But don't worry, I'm here to change that, I keep my promises Salome, well sometimes that is" ................ Sal was many things. A weirdo yes. A dealer absolutely. A warrior? Definitely not. But all that changes when the Council of Elders, a combination of gods, angels and demons, asks him to go on a hunt, to find and kill a necromancer whose plans might cause a rip in the fabric of reality. Sal agrees and though he is powerful he needs the help of five Shaded beings from the Other World to help him. Little does he know that this one task has the potential to birth many things. Love leads to loss, loss leads to pain and pain leads to regret. Will he be able to complete his task? Will he die before he gets his chance? What sacrifices would he have to make? And what did it truly mean to be a Phantom?

"You don't deserve to be auctioned" The Don finally said, making me stop the struggle. "Thank you" I said as I cleaned my watery eyes, happy that he finally listened to my subtle pleas. "Get her ready for the ritual!" The Don ordered the big man who was currently still holding me. **** "Once marked by the Don, you do not own your life anymore as you solely become his" ~ Author. ******* The minute he set his eyes on her, he knew he had to make her suffer for the sins of her sister and so he MARKED HER. Jadelyn was being used as a collateral for her father's unpaid debt, landing her in the hands of the most ruthless young don - Romano Callamore. All Romano knew was that she had to pay for the sins of her wicked sister -his ex secret lover and that he did. Just when their love was about to blossom after so many tribulations; Jadelyn's sister reappears back with a child who looked exactly like Romano Callamore. Confusion sets in as Jadelyn doesn't know how to feel considering the fact that she was pregnant and also in love with with her sister's First Love. Jadelyn was torn between letting her beloved manipulative sister have a happy life without her- Jadelyn in the picture, AND fighting for what she wants What do you think her decision will be? Family Loyalty or Love? Join me as we uncover unending secrets and unexpected plot twists. °•° # WARNING. This story contains mature and explicit content. ©This work is a product of authors imagination, ranging from the names, plot, events and whatnot. Thank you as you read!

Isabella Romano is a sweet, innocent 20-year-old who finds comfort in the pages of books and the quiet moments of her life. With long chestnut hair, bright eyes, and a heart full of kindness, she has always been a gentle soul in a world that seems to demand more from her. Despite her beauty and grace, Isabella is often overlooked in her own family, overshadowed by her cold father and her older sister, Giulia, whose jealousy of Isabella’s natural charm has turned her into a constant source of cruelty. Isabella's only solace comes from her best friend, Clara, who has been her rock through every trial, and from the love and warmth of her mother, Lucia. But her family's constant criticism and Giulia’s jealousy weigh heavily on her fragile spirit. Still, Isabella carries on, loving her sister despite everything, hoping one day she might understand. On a seemingly normal day, Isabella's life is turned upside down when Giulia, in a moment of jealousy, pushes her into the path of an oncoming car. Her Life changes completely when Dante, with his dangerous charm and shadowed past, becomes her protector....and her nightmare. In a world where danger lurks at every turn, Isabella must navigate the darkness that Dante brings with him, all while unraveling the mystery of the bond between them that grows stronger by the day. Will Isabella’s sweet innocence be enough to survive the ruthless world Dante inhabits, or will the chaos of his world consume her? The only certainty is that her life will never be the same again. "The Devil's Kitten" is a story of love, betrayal, and survival, set in a world where innocence is both a blessing and a curse.

Lena has always dreamed of opening her own cafe by the sea, and after years of hard work, she finally achieves her goal. Located in a quaint seaside town, Lena's cafe quickly becomes a beloved local hangout, and she takes pride in serving her customers delicious food and drinks with a smile. One day, a mysterious stranger named Alex walks into the cafe, and Lena is immediately drawn to his enigmatic charm. Despite his initial coldness, Lena finds herself becoming more and more intrigued by Alex, and the two begin to develop a tentative friendship. As Lena and Alex spend more time together, they start to open up to each other about their pasts and their dreams for the future. Lena begins to realize that there is more to Alex than meets the eye, and she is determined to uncover the secrets that he is hiding. Meanwhile, Lena's cafe faces a new challenge when a rival business opens up nearby. With her business in jeopardy, Lena must find a way to keep her customers coming back and prove that her cafe is the heart of the community. As Lena navigates the ups and downs of running her business and trying to unravel Alex's mysteries, she discovers that love can come in unexpected forms and that sometimes, the best things in life are the ones you least expect. With heartwarming romance, charming characters, and a cozy seaside setting, "The Cafe by the Sea" is a delightful light novel that will leave readers feeling warm and fuzzy inside.

A man gets a health scare so he tries to turn his life around

an alternate au for scp

a young boy was born possessed with dark energy from another universe and he tries to understand the dark energy

“Who is this man who is not afraid?” the cobra asked. “How is it he speaks our language with a man’s lips?” In long ago India, a toddler wanders off and is taken in by a family of wolves. Coached by a friendly bear, the “man-cub” has many adventures as he learns the ways of the jungle. But things begin to change when Mowgli becomes a young man. Now he feels a strange pull toward creatures of his own kind.

John Westwood awakens in a bizarre fantasy world, equipped with a mysterious system that enhances his abilities, yet he has no recollection of how he arrived. Amidst adventures and battles to protect those around him, John begins uncovering clues linking him to a forgotten past—and a terrifying truth hidden in the shadows. Could it be that he himself is the key to an impending war that will forever reshape this world?