The Black Cauldron Kiss

The Black Wind (Kuroi Kaze) In the war-torn Sengoku era, a 16-year-old boy named Kuroi sets out on a perilous journey to master the way of the sword. Driven by a deep yearning to rise above his humble beginnings, he traverses a world ravaged by conflict, where honor and survival are often at odds. Along the way, Kuroi encounters warriors, wanderers, and rogues, each shaping his path in unexpected ways. As he struggles to find his place in a chaotic world, Kuroi discovers that the road to greatness is not just paved with skill and strength but with choices that test the very core of his humanity.

Demi mengikuti turnamen renang tingkat kabupaten di California, sepuluh peserta tim putra terpilih di Kabupaten Sonoma (total setelah penyaringan terdapat 27 peserta tim putra dan 21 peserta tim putri) memutuskan untuk mengadakan latihan mandiri selama beberapa hari di sebuah vila di ujung kota Healdsburg dengan didampingi oleh satu asisten coach dan satu dokter. Daerah vila itu sepi dan dikelilingi hutan yang cukup luas. Mereka akan latihan di sana selama beberapa waktu, berlatih di sana secara mandiri, lalu pulang dan mengikuti latihan resmi bersama teman-teman mereka yang lain sebelum akhirnya berangkat untuk mengikuti turnamen nasional California. Mereka tidak tahu bahwa kejadian yang tragis akan terjadi secara beruntun selama mereka latihan secara mandiri di sana. Satu per satu dari mereka mati mengenaskan dengan cara yang berbeda-beda. Jadi, siapakah pelakunya?

Luna é uma doce jovem marcada pela dor. Amparada por um parente após a morte de seus pais, quando tudo dá errado a jovem tem sua liberdade roubada e se vê encurralada em um caminho sem volta. Quando Michael Preston, sexto Duque de Blanchard, retorna à cidade após longos anos, não imaginava que poderia se apaixonar instantaneamente pela jovem mais intrigante da região. A proximidade entre os dois desperta em ambos um sentimento arrebatador capaz de enfrentar qualquer obstáculo. Mas Luna guarda um segredo, algo doloroso que pode colocar em risco não apenas o amor de Michael, como também a sua própria felicidade. – Você fala sobre amor, mas não faz ideia de que duas pessoas podem unir-se por simples e puro desejo. Para muitas pessoas, é o suficiente, afinal nem todos encontram o amor. Não na sociedade em que vivemos. – Não acredito – ela afirmou, tentando afastar-se daquele homem. – Gostaria de saber, senhorita, como o desejo pode influenciar o julgamento de uma pessoa? Ela rezava para que ele não percebesse o quanto estava desestruturada. Ele penetrara sua barreira através de palavras e ela nem percebera. Não teve chances. – O senhor está sendo inconveniente. – Luna apertou os lábios. Não sabia como reagir àquela situação. Mais um pouco e estaria perdida, precisava sair logo daquele jogo de palavras o qual ela não sabia jogar. – Talvez devêssemos voltar para o baile, vossa graça – continuou, então ofereceu a mão a ele para que voltassem, mas sua fuga foi totalmente frustrada quando, ao aceitar sua mão, Michael acabara trazendo-a bruscamente para ele. – Sinto muito – ele respondeu. – Mas eu odeio bailes. – E, dizendo isso, Michael levou a mão à nuca dela, selando seus lábios com um beijo inesperado.

Crystal couldn't believe it. The Dragon Emperor, a man of perfect form, handsome looks, and great power, was lying on top of her! And they would share this very delicate and embarrassing position for three days!   Crystal Diante was a woman cursed with terrifying Fate and Destiny. She was fated in sorrow and destined in suffering. She was captured by powerful men who sought to challenge an Ancient Dragon. But the Dragon awakened was much more than a regular dragon. It was the Ancient Dragon Emperor, Adam, the Serpent of the Perfect Morning! He was like a god of the ancient era and revealed not a dragonic form, but that of a man. He was perfect. He was arrogant. He was handsome beyond the furthest dreams that Crystal could dream of. A battle raged as Adam fought Crystal's kidnappers which ended in Adam and Crystal being buried in a mountain. The young woman found herself protected and sheltered by Adam who bore the weight of the mountain. But he, could not leave for he was exhausted. The two shared a tight space. With only little room to move, Adam was forced to lay on top of her to carry the mountain, and Crystal was forced to lie under him. Their lips were always less than an inch apart from each other. When the proud Dragon Emperor spent hours with the girl, he began to use his powers to feed her by transferring energy through the mouth. Each kiss only drew Crystal deeper to the depths of love. For three days, the god and girl talked, kissed, and shared the most joyous moments that they could possible experience. Soon, the Dragon Emperor succumbed to his emotions and betrayed the purpose of his rebirth. He bestowed a Binding Kiss to Crystal. But such heaven could not continue. The gift bestows Crystal with great power, but Adam mysteriously vanishes. Will the magical binding kiss be enough for Crystal to overcome the shadows of treachery that lurk to slay her family? Will she reunite with the perfect stranger and find answers to the mysterious kiss? Will the Pray of the Dragon become the Partner? Dive into a tale of forbidden love, tragedy, betrayal, inherited destinies, and epic battles. Dive into a world of Wizardry and Will. A world of staves of magic and Swords of Power. Journey with Crystal as her life was forever changed when she was... Kissed by the Dragon Emperor.

Welcome to 'The Black Moon Saga,' where every samurai's destiny is but a breath away from legend or oblivion. This is a tale of courage, unbreakable bonds, and the Ryu that propels us to the skies. Follow Kazuki Kurotsuki, whose journey could either herald a new era or mark the end of an age beneath the dragon's banner.

Damian never knew that the woman he would save that night would turn out to be his fated mate. ‎ ‎He was a Werewolf, but she wasn't. ‎ ‎Little did he know that she was even part of the enemy they had been fighting for many years. When the revelation is finally out, Damian would have to make a decision. Whether to fight on the side of his pack or follow his heart. Damian, on his way home, hears a call for help from a distance. He appears at the scene where he finds Zelene being attacked by a man with a knife. The werewolf swiftly deals with the man, removing him from the scene even before Zelene can realize what he did. ‎Damian is intrigued by the strange woman. He helps her with her car and sees her off safely. There’s an instant attraction that’s almost masked by the circumstance of their meeting, but the two-part without knowing each other’s names. ‎Damian drives home. He tries to focus a little on work and his research into the artefact that had taken his attention for decades, but his mind keeps straying to Zelene. ‎Damian receives a call, which breaks him out of his thoughts. It is from his family’s head, Weiss, who just checks in to see how the search for the cauldron is going. He reminds Damien that they are at war, and the only way to ensure victory over the witches is to have that cauldron. Zelene is moving a few boxes into the house with the help of her 12-year-old son, Mikey. She reminiscences as they pack their things in, the environment and the neighbourhood reminding her of summers spent with her eccentric grandmother. Items around the house, from picture frames in the living room to the herb rack in the kitchen, remind Zelene of precious memories, especially of her grandmother’s brewing. Zelene doesn’t believe in witchcraft, but her grandmother had claimed to be a witch. Zelene found her mind straying to the man who had she had met as she struggled with her flat tyre. ‎Zelene drops her son off at school the next day and goes out for coffee with her old friend, Dalia, who she had played with as a child in the summers, and they catch up. Zelene tells her all about her divorce from Mickey's father. While they speak, Damien walks into the coffee shop. Zelene recognizes him and feels a pull between them, and Dalia introduces them to each other. Dalia tells Damien Zelene is a really good fashion designer in need of a job. And he promises to get to know her. ‎ They start getting to know each other when she visits his company for his fitting, though Zelene becomes suspicious of Damian's origins due to his vague answers to her questions. Damian can’t explain his attraction to this woman, but it seems to grow every time he sees her. ‎They cross paths in the street before her house, and Zelene discovers they live just beside each other. His house turns out to be the one just beside hers. Their attraction blossomsand it spins bebegino show. An accidental touch leaves them both wanting more. ‎ ‎Damian is shocked to see Zelene's call one late evening and he picks up almost immediately. She asks if she can reschedule the fitting for his new set of suits till the next week. Damian can tell almost immediately that something is wrong: she sounded like she’d been ying, and he tells her to hold on. He rushes out of his office and guns it to her house. ‎When he gets there, she meets him at the door, rwith y eyes. He doesn't even get a chance to ask her what's wrong because she pulls him to her and they kiss. They end up having sex. ‎Damian knows for certain afat she is his mate, and his feelings for her are deeper, but Damian decides to keep his true nature a secret. Zelene discovers a hidden journal in her grandmother's belongings as she clears up the attic, hinting at an ancient secret. She starts to wonder if her grandmother wais real witch after all. ‎She has a date with Damian later that evening, ecause he wants to 'do things the right way'. Zelene starts to get suspicious during the date because she notices that

I am being followed by a monster, putting everyone's lives in danger everywhere I go. A rogue in hiding. I don't want to be killed so I live every day on the run. When will this nightmare end?

Decades of moving around in search of the silver cauldron, the witch artifact that is rumored to hold the source of all witch power in the world, leaves Damian Moretti stuck in a web of indecision. In his latest move to one of the least known witch hotspots in the US, Seattle, he starts to imagine he would never find the cauldron and might never end the centuries-old war between the werewolves and witches. The casualties are rising, and the destiny of the werewolves rests on his ability to find that Cauldron. He spends most of his time working for Weiss, the Alpha leader, and chasing down leads. That is, until he moves into a house in a new neighborhood. Zelene Simmonds wants a fresh start, and Seattle is the one place she had good memories in. She moves into her grandmother’s old house, and settles in to make the most of her new life. Her life changes even more than she had expected. A romantic journey starts between them, and while she is suspicious of Damian’s origins, nothing can beat the pull between them. Or so it seems. Because Damian finds the silver cauldron is in the one place he least expected, and now he has to choose between victory in a centuries-old war, and happiness. Would he be willing to take away an important part of Zelene’s life and lose her in the process, or would he leave his old life behind?

Ordinary doctor Carolina Ambers thought her biggest worry was getting through a hectic work week. But a night of letting loose at a party turned her world upside down. Waking up in a stranger's bed was just the beginning, her parents revealed to her that she's not their real daughter, and she soon learns from her real parents that she's a werewolf princess destined for an arranged mating. Thrown into a dangerous supernatural world, Carolina is overwhelmed. But the biggest shock comes when the mysterious, powerful Lycan King appears, claiming Carolina as his fated mate. Their electric connection is undeniable, even as Carolina tries to resist. And when she discovers she's carrying the Lycan King's child, there's no going back. Trapped between her old life and her new destiny, Carolina must navigate deadly pack politics, uncover long-buried secrets, and come to terms with her own werewolf abilities. With the Lycan King by her side, for better or worse, Carolina's life will never be the same. Can she embrace her newfound power and claim her place as queen? Or will the dangers of the werewolf world tear her and her mate apart?

In the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, Jacob "Black Jack," a cunning and ambitious pirate captain, rises to power through a combination of ruthless strategy and dark necromantic abilities. As captain of The Abyss, Jacob sets out to establish a powerful pirate haven on the secluded island of Dead Man's Bay. Facing challenges from both the supernatural and the living, he must navigate treacherous alliances, fend off native tribes, and outmaneuver rival pirates while building his empire. With a growing crew and a deepening mastery of the dark arts, Black Jack's journey is one of power, control, and the pursuit of ultimate dominion over the Caribbean.

Black Knight di Kerajaan Tornesia adalah organisasi yang sangat rahasia, terdiri dari para ahli taktik, mata-mata, dan pejuang bayangan. Mereka bergerak tanpa suara, mempengaruhi politik, dan bahkan kadang-kadang mengubah jalannya peperangan tanpa pernah terdeteksi. Dikenal hanya oleh sedikit elit kerajaan, Black Knight diyakini memiliki kekuatan untuk menjatuhkan siapapun yang menganggu kedamaian negara. Jexxy sebagai pemimpin Black knight adalah orang yang sangat kompeten dalam melindungi kerajaan, bergerak tampa emosi, dan memberantas segala permasalahan di Tornesia

life core is everything for demons but what will happen when the demon’s king betrays his own people and give some life cores to human’s king

Betrayal, redemption, the complexity of love, and the blurred line between justice and vengeance.

[Mature - no rape] Willow Creek was supposed to be her refuge. It was supposed to be a quiet town where Isabella could rebuild her shattered life. After being humiliated, she was determined to remain hidden and start a new life. But when she meets Noah, a low-key, dangerously handsome man with haunted grey eyes, she is drawn into him instantly. What Isabella doesn’t know is that Noah is no ordinary man. A centuries-old vampire kind who has abandoned his throne after the loss of his beloved. Noah has spent years hiding in willow creek, and after meeting her, he vowed to keep his distance but her intoxicating presence awakens desires he thought was long buried. As their love grows stronger, ghosts of their pasts begins to awaken. In a town where vampires, witches, and fae collide, will their love be enough to defy all odds?

"Mr. Black" is a dark and thrilling journey through the shadowy side of SOKIS. With a crime at the David Shopping Center, a young group of friends, led by Jake Mitchell, becomes entangled in a dangerous situation. When they try to sneak into a school to steal exam papers, they unexpectedly run into a bloodthirsty man with a knife, setting off a chain of events that will change their lives forever. As they struggle to escape, the line between friend and foe becomes blurred, and the sinister figure known as Mr. Black threatens to destroy everything they’ve ever known.

Mula sa masakit na karanasan sa unang pag-ibig, tatlong taon ang lumipas nang mapagpasyahan ni Celestine na ituon na lang ang sarili sa kompanyang naman mula sa nagretiradong ama. Sa mga papeles at tanging sa trabaho na lamang niya ibinuhos ang buong atensyon upang makalimutan ang masalimuot na karanasan mula sa dating nobyo na nangloko at ginamit lang siya para sa pera niya. Hindi naging madali para sa kaniya ang lahat ngunit minabuti niyang huwag nang pagtuunan pa ng pansin ang paghanap ng lalaki na para sa kaniya o kung meron ba talaga. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya ang isang lalaki na bigla na lamang sumulpot sa kaniyang buhay. Hindi niya inaasahan na makakatagpo ng isang gwapo at matipunong nilalang na kahit ang ipis ay maaring mahumaling rito. Sa bawat araw na magkasama sila sa isla ay hindi mapigilang mas nahulog pa ang kaniyang loob sa lalaki. Paano na niya mapipigilan ang malalim na nararamdaman gayung alam naman niyang hindi rin magtatagal ay maghihiwalay rin sila ng landas dahil aalis rin siya sa lugar na iyon matapos magbakasyon? Kakayanin niya kayang mawalay sa piling nito o hahayaan na lamang ang kung anuman ang nararamdaman para sa binata?

Just some stories to refine my writing skills that are non-existent right now.

Alex is your average eighteen-year-old guy. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing games and in general, having fun, but he has a secret. Every night he is hunted down by a mysterious shadowy figure with a long silver rifle. Will he survive his encounters with this hunter? And what is the identity of the man wielding the long silver rifle?

In the era where humanity has fought through imperialism and has reached the chaotic periods of glory, is the tale of a sixteen-year old, overcoming the times of trouble and advancing himself, trying to reach the pinnacle of what he could in the lands of Light, overcoming difficulties and hurdles. ... Volume1: Twilight — Completed. Volume2: Bright Night — Completed. Volume3: Wanderer — Coming Soon!

April 27, 2190. Exactly 120 years ago, humanity fell into a catastrophe that nearly wiped out civilization from planet Earth. Thousands of mysterious portals appeared across the world, unleashing millions of creatures never before seen on Earth. From hordes of orcs flooding the streets of New York to dragons rampaging in Beijing, humanity was cornered and forced to live underground. For over a century, humans adapted in this condition and began harnessing energy from the portals for their use. Following our protagonist—Angga, a hunter and a healer who explores portals and slays monsters for a living. We will also witness humanity's struggle to reclaim their home—surface.

After the death of his fiancée, Noah struggles to move forward, haunted by grief and regret. When Emma, a woman with her own painful past, enters his life, she offers him a chance at healing. As their friendship deepens, Noah learns that moving on doesn’t mean forgetting the past, but finding a way to live with it. Together, they discover that love, music, and shared moments of understanding can guide them toward a future where the shadows of loss no longer define them. Kisses Under the Moonlight is a story of healing, hope, and the quiet beauty of second chances.

Aziel, forced to participate in a deep slumber every 5 days, not knowing the purpose. He believes his heart has been locked away to 'protect' it, though it might be the opposite. He hopes to find a savior with the 'key' to free his heart from its cage.

No woman can resist Damian Cross. Billionaire, seducer, and untouchable, his kisses are a weapon—and he wields them mercilessly. With a single touch, he can unravel even the most guarded hearts. But when he meets Ava Sinclair, everything changes. She’s the first woman to deny him, to look him in the eye and say no. And he’s never wanted anyone more. Ava isn’t like the others. She’s bold, unyielding—and hiding secrets that could destroy him. Sent to expose Damian’s darkest sins, she vows to resist his charm, even as every heated glance and stolen touch threatens to break her resolve. But Damian doesn’t give up. He plays to win. And this time, his prize is her. When one night of passion shatters every rule they swore to keep, Ava is left carrying more than just regret—she’s carrying Damian’s child. Now, trapped between desire and deception, Ava must face the man she betrayed, even as enemies close in and lies unravel. But Damian isn’t ready to let her go. Not when her body still remembers his touch. Not when their future—and their child—hangs in the balance. He’ll burn down his empire to protect her, but some betrayals cut too deep. In a world where secrets are deadly and passion is dangerous, can their love survive the fire—or will it consume them both?

Excerpt: "Just strip, will you.." Hearing her command, he smiled viciously. Stepping closer to her, he whispered, "Why don't you do the honors and satisfy yourself? This body and my whole existence are now all yours!" *Book 1: Kiss Me Not, My Prince* (Completed - Chapters 1 to 273) Brione Yu was a successful model/actor with philemaphobia (fear of kissing). She had everything one could ever dream of, but her world crumbled when she lost the most important person in her life. He was not only her best friend but also the man she loved with all her heart. While she spent her days missing him and longing for him, she had an unexpected encounter with a recluse Prince who resembled her best friend substantially. Though their characters were contradictory, he reminded her of the man she loved every time she set her eyes on him. Was fate playing some kind of cruel game with her? Or was she being played by the Prince? ********************************** Book 2: Kiss Me Not, My Princess (completed - Chapters 274 to 382) “You took all my firsts, so take responsibility for it.” Did she hear it right? This was the height of shamelessness! “Your firsts? What about me then? You took all my firsts away!” “And I’m willing to take responsibility, my Princess.” he firmly stated with a devilish smile on his face. Kimmy was a Princess who ran away from an arranged marriage her mother set up for her. Years passed, and she came home with a broken heart. On her return home, she met the man she was supposed to marry. The man who surprisingly could make Kimmy's body tremble with desire for him. But, what would happen if the first love she used to chase before showed up before her just as she was about to move on? Who would the Princess choose to spend the rest of her life with? =========== Other Books: The Crown's Entrapment (in writing) The Untamed: Game of Hearts (completed) The CEO Who Hates Me (completed) The General Who Hates Me (completed) The Doctor Who Loves Me (completed) The Law of Attraction (completed) contact me at: Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PNGkTUy twitter: @EUSTOMA_reyna instagram: eustoma_reyna Facebook Page: @eustoma.reyna **** PS: Commissioned Book Cover owned by the Author! Do not use it!

Life got in the way and I no longer care to even remotely write this story anymore. I would delete it if I could.

Dans un monde ou la magie est strictement contrôlée par les nobles lignées. on suit l'histoire de Kaï un apprenti mage qui mène un vie simple avec son maitre bienveillant mais un jour lorsque son maitre était partit faire les courses il allât dans le sous sol est pour la première fois il remarqua un boite assez grande dans le fond de la pièce il l'ouvris et il est tombé face à face avec un grimoire et une épée le grimoire s'intitule "L'Héritage Du Mage Noir"

The story revolves around "Carsa," a kingdom burdened by poverty and its worship of a sacred black stone called "Aspera." Believed to be a divine blessing, the stone has only brought suffering and sacrifice to the kingdom’s people, including Alfero, the protagonist. Alfero, raised in extreme poverty, loses his father, a guard protecting the stone, and his mother to starvation. His sister, Althea, also falls victim to the kingdom’s misplaced devotion to the stone. Alfero sees the stone not as a symbol of divinity but as a curse that has robbed him of everything. He plans to steal Aspera, enlisting the help of his sister Althea and his friend Ragna. They devise an intricate scheme to create an illusion of divine movement during a religious ceremony, leveraging the kingdom’s blind faith in the stone. The plan succeeds temporarily, but complications arise, leading to Althea’s capture and execution by a divine emissary, Rix. Her sacrifice enables Alfero and Ragna to escape with the stone. At the border, a conflict ensues between Alfero and Ragna over selling the stone. Alfero, consumed by grief and rage, kills Ragna, realizing the stone’s immense but meaningless weight as a symbol of sacrifice and suffering. Alone, he reflects on the devastating cost of his quest, ultimately confronting the futility of the stone’s so-called divine significance. The story ends with Alfero back in his home, holding the stone that has destroyed his life. In a symbolic act, he acknowledges its worthlessness, yet he remains shackled by the weight of its legacy. The stone, embodying a meaningless blessing, stands as a tragic reminder of a world that venerates emptiness at the cost of human life and dignity.