Gotham By Midnight

***TRIGGER WARNING: this book will contain many themes: Graphic violence or gore Sexual assault or abuse Self-harm or suicide Mental illness or psychological trauma Dubious consent or non-consensual situations Depictions of unhealthy relationships or emotional manipulation Explicit sexual content Death or mortality themes Themes related to abuse of power or control this book is a dark fantasy so please read with caution*** Midnight Moonlight, a princess born in the underworld but was taken to the human realm for protection now goes by the name Lilian Chesterfield, has to learn that her best friend of 13 years is a vampire prince and that her reoccurring nightmares are memories sent from her childhood protector Ari; in turn forcing her to return to her birthplace after being killed and in order to survive she must learn to unlock her full potential of her gift and take back her rightful throne from the werewolf tyrant Chen who murdered her family. This dark fantasy however is no fairytale as Midnight must endure months of trauma and training to control and harness her magick as a fiery passion between her best friend goes sideways. Midnight Moonlight (Book 1 in the midnight flower series) Text copyright © jazola™ 2013 The moral right of the author has been asserted. All rights reserved. This sort is published subject to the condition that it shall not be reproduced or retransmitted in whole or in part, in any manner, without the written consent of the copyright holder, and any infringement of this is a violation of copyright law. A single copy of the materials available in this story may be made, solely for personal, non commercial use. Individuals must preserve any copyright or other notices contained in or associated with them. Users may not distribute said copies to others, whether or not in electronic form or in hard copy, without prior written consent of the materials. This here is a work of fiction crafted from my very brain. So I ask nicely to please not steal, copy, or use my story in any manner whatsoever. If you do, I will report you. Thank you and enjoy! Draft Started: November 18, 2013 Final book result End date: October 13,2023

***TRIGGER WARNING: this book will contain many themes: Graphic violence or gore Sexual assault or abuse Self-harm or suicide Mental illness or psychological trauma Dubious consent or non-consensual situations Depictions of unhealthy relationships or emotional manipulation Explicit sexual content Death or mortality themes Themes related to abuse of power or control this book is a dark fantasy so please read with caution*** Book 2 to TMFS: Midnight Moonlight I wanted to kiss her. The longer I'm around her the stronger my feelings get for her. I'm so lucky to have her in my life. The red lights of the sky cast upon her face and the waters glitter all around her as her laughter peals through the air; she innocently splashes water at me. I have no clue if she knows we've been engaged since birth but regardless, I want her to choose me out of love. Not because we are betrothed to each other. It started getting dark out and the red sky started turning a deep purple. I don't know what compelled me to ask her why Fang was mad at her for but I needed to know. The moment she told me that they were gonna be like her mommy and daddy I felt my blood boil. I feel bad that I lost my temper but I never want to be mad at her so the only thing I could think of was to hold her. She's my happy place. I can feel her pull back a bit and gulp but I still keep my eyes closed. If I open them...I might just kiss her.

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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.

Happy Ever After Midnight is what would happen if a fairy tale was written for and by the LGBTQ+ community. It tells the story of a fairy godmother whose latest assigned princess is proving more complicated than planned.

A girl who cannot hear, speak, or see endures constant bullying. Her life shifts when a mysterious, stranger rescues her, and together they set out on a perilous journey. Along the way, they face powerful foes, uncover dark secrets, and gain unexpected allies who shape their path. As the stranger’s empathy deepens into love, he begins to experience emotions for the first time. Will this journey change him, and can she break free from her curse and regain her senses? Their bond may hold the answers they seek. °^° if u like my novel don't fell shy to give gifts or powestone.

"Midnight's Embrace" follows Lysandra, a florist deeply connected to the moon, who meets the enigmatic Evander. Their magical bond sparks a moonlit romance, leading Lysandra on a journey beyond her mystical town, Luneville. Together, they explore love, magic, and self-discovery under the celestial dance of the night sky.

[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 (Serializing) 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!

Liang Wei , a struggling college student burdened by debt and family obligations, stumbles upon a pawnshop that only opens at midnight. The shop, hidden away in a forgotten alley, is owned by a mysterious man known as Mr. Shen, The items in this shop aren't your ordinary goods—each one holds strange, magical powers or dark histories, and every trade comes with an unpredictable cost. Liang Wei, desperate for money, takes a job as Mr. Shen’s assistant, but quickly discovers that the Midnight Pawnshop deals in more than just items—it trades in people's fates. Each customer who enters the shop exchanges something intangible, like time, memories, or talents, and often leaves altered, for better or worse. While learning the ropes, Liang Wei begins to notice a pattern in the customers: many are linked by fate, their lives intertwined in ways that seem too coincidental. Soon, Liang Wei uncovers that Mr. Shen himself has a hidden agenda—he’s collecting these trades for an unknown, larger purpose that may have cosmic consequences.

Y/N lived a quiet, predictable life—until one fateful night when she was taken from her world and thrust into the shadows. Her captor, Namjoon, is a commanding man with a dangerous allure and a past shrouded in secrets. Held captive in his lavish mansion, she quickly learns that his world is one of control, seduction, and power. But Namjoon isn’t the only one. Six other men, each as captivating as they are enigmatic, weave their way into Y/N’s life. Kazuya offers fleeting warmth, Hikaru tempts her with reckless games, Tsubasa awakens a raw passion, Riku tests her mind and heart, Takahiro's silent strength leaves her breathless, and Sora’s cryptic words keep her teetering on the edge of mystery and desire. As Y/N becomes entangled with each of them, she must navigate a labyrinth of forbidden lust, dark secrets, and overwhelming emotions. With every encounter, the line between captor and savior, desire and danger, blurs. In this twisted tale of passion and power, will Y/N find herself consumed by the shadows, or will she rise above them to uncover the truth hidden in the darkness?

In a small, mist-covered town, a young girl named Elara meets a charming yet intense boy named Rowan. Their connection is magnetic, immediate, and all-consuming. But as the relationship unfolds, Rowan’s affection starts showing a darker side—he’s possessive, overly protective, and prone to emotional outbursts that often leave Elara feeling both loved and afraid. As their relationship deepens, Rowan’s love for Elara becomes obsessive. He’s driven by a deep-rooted fear of abandonment and an overwhelming desire to control her every move. His intensity creates a psychological web around her, trapping her between love and fear.

Damien Rogers' felt his life was shattered the night that his mother was murdered by a demon. His father saved him that night, but the memory never left. Now a detective in Seattle, Damien hunts the supernatural, using the resources of the police department, determined to find answers. The more he uncovers, the closer he gets to the very creatures that tore his life apart. The line between hunter and hunted is razor thin—and the monsters are getting closer.

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?

Emma, a headstrong, ambitious young woman, is on the brink of losing her family’s struggling bakery, which has been her only connection to her late mother. Just when all hope seems lost, a mysterious stranger named Adrian Blackwood—known to the world as a ruthless billionaire with a hidden past—shows up with a strange proposition: he needs a wife by midnight to fulfill a condition in his father’s will or lose everything. The deal? Marry Adrian, and he’ll pay off her debts and invest in her bakery, with enough left over to make her dreams come true. But there’s a catch: they must convince his suspicious family and the prying media that it’s real. As Emma enters Adrian’s world of wealth and secrets, she discovers that his stoic facade hides more than he lets on, and his reasons for needing a wife might go deeper than she thought. With each staged public appearance, intimate encounter, and late-night conversation, they both find it harder to pretend. But with a powerful enemy determined to expose their contract, can they keep up the act long enough for their feelings to turn real?

In a quiet, superstition-riddled town where shadows seem to linger a little too long, Lisa is known as the “weird girl” with a fascination for the macabre. No one knows what to make of her quirky humor and dark curiosity, which is why, when she stumbles upon a centuries-old crypt and finds a mysterious body, Lisa does the unthinkable. Driven by a cocktail of boredom and obsession, she devises a plan to bring the corpse—Liam—back to life. And it works. But “life” is a loose term for what Liam experiences. With eerie, corpse-like qualities and an unsettling lack of memory, he becomes Lisa’s accidental undead companion—and possibly, her first love. Yet, trying to keep him hidden and “alive” in high school is no easy task. From teaching Liam how to fake a laugh and blend in with teenagers, to defending him from suspicious classmates and a nosy principal, Lisa quickly realizes that this new “relationship” comes with some killer complications. Things heat up when Jake, the school’s golden boy, starts vying for Lisa’s attention, stirring up jealousy in Liam and leaving Lisa torn between what’s “normal” and her strange, undeniable bond with her undead crush. As Liam’s past starts to surface in disturbing flashes, Lisa realizes that the mystery of his death is darker than either of them could’ve imagined—and their lives (or half-life) may depend on uncovering it. As they face suspicions, rivalry, and dangerous memories that threaten to consume Liam, Lisa must confront a terrifying truth: bringing Liam back from the dead was only the beginning. With love that defies life and death, awakened by love, bound by death, is a twisted, heart-pounding, and irresistibly funny tale of romance, rebellion, and redemption. Can Lisa and Liam survive the secrets of his past? Or will they find themselves torn apart by forces far darker than the grave?

“I’m sure I’ll run into Imperial Princess’s trouble again.” “All of a sudden, I’m trouble. You’re really daring, Lieutenant Colonel.” Kamaria is the picture of a gentle and elegant imperial princess. As a child not born by the first wife, she’s learnt to humbly stay out of Empress’s crosshairs and not outshine her siblings. Sorin is the stone-faced young lord who has established his fierce reputation as a ruthless soldier on the battlefield. Why bother about not inheriting his father’s title and fighting with his stepmother? But no coin has one side. Somehow a lethal ominous bloom and a wounded dire wolf find themselves crossing paths through various battles as the politics of their families, the empire and the seven kingdoms ruled by it entangle their lives. A/N Find me on Royal Road as well :D

What would you do if you were framed for crimes that you did not commit? And if I told you, you were framed by the very people you spent your life protecting? Would you feel anger? Hatred? Have a strong desire for revenge? This is the situation Luthor Dawn found himself in. Hunted by his own kind he now lives in a remote forest, alone with no purpose in life other then dying in peace. But soon he will have an encounter that sets him on a path he never could have imagined himself taking. Hello! Author here! I would like to thank all of you who decided to try this novel! This is my first work so please don't hold anything back when you rate the series!

In a world where shadows whisper and ancient mysteries linger, those seeking knowledge find themselves drawn into a web of secrets that could reshape everything they know. As they confront the unknown, the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur. Survival depends not just on strength, but on unraveling the dark truths hidden deep within. A journey of fear, discovery, and the unsettling allure of forgotten magic. This novel is a dark fantasy adventure, set in a mysterious world where characters navigate ancient ruins, engage in complex battles, and uncover hidden secrets about fallen gods, corrupted divine beings, and celestial powers. Themes of magic, sacrifice, and the consequences of supernatural forces weave throughout the narrative.

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.

Laila Saleem, a 22 year old medical student is blown away when the same man she saved just weeks ago asks for a marriage proposal! ...... "Here, sign this contract and for the next 365 days, you'd be my legal wife". He said in a stern yet sharp tone as he handed me the documents. I slowly collected the file from him and began looking through it. 'Did I really want to be his wife?' I asked myself once more before shaking the thought away. 'You know why you're doing this'. I said to myself before picking up the pen on the table. "I'm sure you know why I'm doing this". I said, my eyes still fixated on the file as I built up the courage to sign it. "And I'm sure you too know why I'm doing this". .......... Some may call it tragedy, some may call it romance and some may even call it mystery. But don't miss the intriguing tale of Laila's story.

Han Xue Qin lost her family in a car crash. She wonders in her midnight garden in daze. One day at 19, she meet a boy briefly in collage. Again in her adulthood, she met him again in her midnight garden. However he turns out to be the man that her cousin's groom. She retune to hide in her midnight garden but he seek her out to bring her out to the sunlight garden.

An Arranged marriage series; This is a heartwarming anthology of love, culture, and personal growth, exploring the unique journeys of various couples who navigate the complexities of arranged marriage. Set in contemporary India, each story follows a different couple as they transition from strangers bound by family expectations to partners sharing a lifetime of understanding, respect, and love. From the excitement of first meetings to the awkwardness of initial conversations, each couple faces unique challenges: balancing career ambitions, managing family pressures, and learning to compromise without losing their individuality. Whether it’s a young urban couple juggling career and cultural expectations, a second-chance romance for a divorced single parent, or a love blossoming in a long-distance arrangement, every story delves into the evolving dynamics of relationships in modern India. Through misunderstandings, vulnerabilities, and gradual emotional bonding, "Arranged Marriage Saga" celebrates the beauty of relationships that grow organically. It reveals how love and commitment can blossom in unexpected ways, ultimately showing that the strength of a bond lies not in how a relationship begins, but in how it’s nurtured. Each story offers a window into the power of family, tradition, and, most importantly, the courage to embrace love beyond first impressions.

"You have every right to scream. But no one is going to rescue you. So it's best you comply with me". Jack told her in a soothing voice. "I don't want this". She said with tears already straining down her cheeks. Jack wiped her tears with his palm. "You will cry now but very soon, you will be the one to thank me". He said as his eyes lustfully looked round her body. He made to unbutton the T-shirt she was wearing, he stared into her eyes in a manner that could send shivers through her spine. "I really want you Bella, and I…..". He stopped as he removed the belt which was on his trouser. "Stop!, just stop. What do you think you want to do". She said in a shaky voice. "What is in your mind".

Evan Grayson is a man searching for purpose, haunted by a fractured past and a longing for belonging. When he crosses paths with Lila Crane, a powerful figure in the world of HC Holdings, he finds himself drawn into her cold, calculating world—a world where loyalty is currency, and trust is a fragile, dangerous game. Under Lila’s control, Evan begins to discover a sense of identity, though it comes at a price. Lila is merciless, driven by her own hidden traumas and an insatiable need for control. But when shadows from her past re-emerge, threatening the empire she’s built, her focus shifts, leaving Evan adrift and desperate to reclaim her attention. Amidst this chaos, Sammy, Lila’s stoic and loyal driver, quietly watches over Evan, torn between his duty to Lila and a growing urge to protect Evan from the darkness that surrounds them. As power struggles, obsession, and hidden desires take root, all three are drawn into a web of secrets that could unravel everything they hold dear. Beneath the Midnight Sky is a tale of twisted loyalty, the hunger for power, and the lengths people will go to belong. In a world where love and control blur, each must confront their past and decide how far they’re willing to go—or be pulled deeper into the night.

Of all the ways to lose her virginity, Cindy Baker chose to have a one-night stand with a total stranger, one she knew nothing about except his first name - Kyle. Her mother’s ill-health, her unplanned pregnancy, and her new job which came suddenly, hit her all at once, plunging her into a sea of confusion. When Cindy and Kyle reunited, the steamy sensation that once swept them off their feet seemed far, upon realizing that Kyle had gotten married to a certain Stephanie, a good-for-nothing, whom his mother had forced on him. Who is Stephanie, really? What could be worse when Cindy found out that her boss, the one who had made life unbearable for her, was the mother to her one-nighter - Kyle? Read, as more secrets are unraveled!!!