Venom Extraction

“You’ve been assigned to a mission. Recon only. No extraction. Good luck, Unit 404.” In a galaxy fractured by war and ruled by bureaucrats, Unit 404 is a disaster squad of outcasts — a brawler, a hacker, and a tactician who don’t follow rules... or survive by them. Sent to investigate Planet C-17, a long-lost colony shrouded in blackout reports and forbidden protocols, the trio quickly realize this isn’t recon — it’s an execution. Armed with nothing but their mechas and sheer audacity, they crash-land on a planet crawling with ancient Kaiju, toxic storms, and secrets buried by their own command. Worse still? Their fuel only covers a one-way trip. Hunted by monsters and betrayed by the system that sent them, Unit 404 must uncover the truth of C-17 — and find a way off-world before the planet swallows them whole. > In space, silence isn’t the scariest thing... it's what breaks it

Two sisters enter the world of a book they read after purchasing it at a yard sale from a peculiar old lady. Little do they know that everything they read was real. And it was never a book, but a portal. A gateway hidden in plain sight which led to another world. A world of magic, demons and curses. A world they once lived in. Waking up in the bodies of people from a forgotten time, haunted by strange dreams of death and a voice which informs them that they must defeat a Demon Lord if they wish to survive. But there is no mention of returning home. What could these ladies possibly do? Will they take action and fight? Or will they succumb to these most unusual set of circumstances? One thing is certain, this is no dream and they're not waking up anytime soon. THE COVER IS NOT MINE.

... “You told me you didn’t love her,” Ravyn whispered, her voice shaking. “And now she’s carrying your child?” The Alpha stared at her, cold. Unbothered. “She’s my betrothed. It was bound to happen.” The words felt like a knife straight through her ribs. She had slept with him last night. Let him touch her. Let him hold her like she was the only woman he’d ever want. And now another woman carried his child? Stupid. She’d been so stupid. ... “You can’t forcefully mate with me,” Ravyn said, smiling without warmth. “Unless you’re ready to drop dead.” The Beta’s warm green-golden eyes burned, his claws flexing. “I will make you mine,” he growled. “If not today—then soon. And when I do…” He stepped forward, watching the way her legs pressed tightly together. “I’ll tear through your mind until there’s no one left in it but me.” Ravyn swallowed. But she didn’t flinch. Let him try. She’d rip him apart before she let him win. ... “You’re the reason my mother was taken,” Ravyn said, voice like venom. “I did it to save mine,” he snapped. Her fingers curled into fists. “I should rip you to pieces.” “Then do it,” he whispered. “Because I’d do it all over again.” ... Three different men. Three different roles. An Alpha, a Beta, and a Rogue. And then there was her—a witch who hated werewolves with every bone in her body. So what do you mean she was fated to three of them? She came to the Court to find answers about her missing mother. She stayed to kill the monsters responsible. But the real betrayal? She fell into the arms of the very men she swore to destroy. She should’ve never danced at the castle. Should’ve never worn that mask. Should’ve never let herself feel. Because now, she was trapped. Bound by fate that states: > If she tries to break the mate bond—she dies. If they force her to accept it—they die. And still, they want her.

#Cheats #Special Space #Slow Builup #Low-Key In the 118th year of the Cataclysm, Shen Xingyan, who had been at the bottom of society for a long time, changed his job to become the most common farmer, and awakened the talent of "summoning skeletons". He thought he could barely become a combat professional with his talent, but the attributes of the summoned skeletons were all 1, and he could not rely on them to kill the enemy, so he just went to farm. But Fate has other Plans. The mutation of the farmer's professional skills, coupled with the skeleton farming, allowed Shen Xingyan to go further and further on the road to breaking records! Talent stones, rare skills, special items, extraction vouchers... His strength has become more and more terrifying...

Face à une mort certaine, Kyle n'a d'autre choix que de tenter le tout pour le tout. On l'avait prévenu qu'il pourrait périr à l'Académie Arcane, mais il serra les dents et prit le risque... et à cause de sa décision, il dévoila de nombreux secrets sur ce monde mystérieux, découvrit de nombreuses pratiques mystiques, effleura des reliques interdites qui changeraient sa vie et se fit des ennemis parmi les existences puissantes. Heureusement, il n'a pas transmigré seul. Le Système d'Extraction Divine était avec lui alors qu'il empruntait son Sentier Arcanique choisi... *** 14-17 chapitres par semaine. Les premiers chapitres sont actuellement en cours de révision pour améliorer leur qualité. Veuillez être patient avec moi.

In a dystopian future where humans are bred and raised as livestock for the extraction of magical energy (“mana”), the story unfolds at Human Ranch Branch 131—a facility run by a small staff but hiding a much darker reality within its walls. The protagonist, Suheon, is both caretaker and master, overseeing the “training” and “taming” of female livestock to maximize their obedience and pleasure-based mana yield. The story culminates in the complete submission of Seohee, marking the final step in her transformation from a proud human to a willing and eager pet. The three women, now fully tamed, find a strange sense of belonging and even joy in their shared fate, their lives revolving around the routines of the ranch and the whims of their master. Fantasy | Harem | SMUT | R18 | Romance | Slaves |

Ye Yuwei, a natural-born adorable girl. Driven by her dream of becoming an idol, she joins the 'Galaxy Girl Group,' only to discover that her teammates are far from pure-hearted white lotus flowers, innocent little rabbits, or simple-minded beings with no cunning intentions. Most of her teammates are scheming and cold-blooded, with a beautiful exterior masking their venomous hearts—they're masters of manipulation and experts in internal disputes. Under fierce competition, Ye Yuwei is ultimately framed by her teammates and ends up shelved by the company. She thought her idol career had come to an end. But unexpectedly, the company decided to repurpose her under the principle of making use of 'waste' by sending her to participate in a talent show. Amid widespread criticism, she rises to fame as a top national idol and experiences her first romance in life—the hot-blooded and passionate love of Long Zitao, the president of Dragon Entertainment. You think this marks the beginning of a perfect life? No, following her rise to fame, she not only has to endure exploitation by the company and deal with bizarre fans but also face challenges from various major figures, unspoken rules, and her ulterior-motive-filled former teammates…

In the residence of the Duke of Zhenguo, the legitimate young miss, known for her icy demeanor, had transformed overnight. She, who usually regarded no one, woke up to confront anyone she saw with a few harsh words, using her frail body to intimidate so much that no one dared to touch her. Afterwards, this legitimate young miss began taking on retainers, nurturing powerful officials, engaging in commerce, and recruiting troops… Every act so shocking and audacious, it defied the norms and provoked fear in all who spoke of her! Yan Wanqing was seen as an enchantress and a disaster by the people, a thorn in the flesh and a nail in the eye that the ministers wanted desperately removed, an entity everyone shunned as if she were a venomous snake. Only the Crown Prince Mingyue, descending from the divine altar, in the dark, godless alleys, grasped her neck and repeatedly asked her, "Will you marry me or not?"

[Earthlings! You have been summoned to participate in the Universe's Armageddon...] The voice thundered in billions of minds simultaneously, making Arthur drop his last piece of bread on the dirty slum floor. [Beta Testing Phase: Initiated] [10 Million Chosen Participants] [You have been selected!] "What the F***?" Arthur clutched his head, the system messages burning behind his eyes. This wasn't some phone notification or TV broadcast - this was inside his skull. [Talent Awakening in Progress...] [System...Error!] [SSS Talent Detected: Primordial Summoner] By the time the game had merged with reality, Arthur already had dozens of legendary summons to aid him against the incoming chaos. [You have summoned the SSS-Level "Primordial Dragon"!] [You have extracted the SSS-Level Skill "Berserk"!]

[ Fusion Successful ] [ Water Toad + Sky Dragonfly + Nightmare Moth + Bluefang Hyena= Nightmare Hydra ] ---- Yuki Igarashi, once a terminally ill boy confined to a hospital bed, dies with a silent wish for strength and freedom. That wish is mysteriously granted when he reincarnates into a fantastical new world. Not as a human, but as a newborn Frost Dragon. With his memories intact and curiosity alive, he is soon greeted by a mysterious system called the Dragon God System, which mistakenly binds itself to him, claiming he is not its original host. Still, it is now eternally bound to him. Despite his infant form and weak body, Yuki discovers he can extract bloodlines and skills from other creatures using the Dragon God Codex, and fuse them within a mysterious space called the Fusion Lab. Even more shocking, a glitch in the system allows him to repeatedly Fuse bloodlines without depleting them, opening the door to limitless growth.

She left him for being broke, and he died of grief, only to awaken in a fantasy world as the wealthy heir of a Viscount. Ding! [Debt Collector System has been successfully bound.] Better yet, he awakened an uncanny Debt Collector System. [Congratulations! You gained: Minor Mana Sensitivity (Passive), +1 Intelligence.] With it, he could strip someone of their stats, talents, skills—or even lifespan. [Congratulations! You gained: +1 Intelligence, Alchemy Talent – Mediocre.] The condition? Lend them something they never intended to repay, and the system will extract the loan in its own way. [Congratulations! You gained: +3 Agility, D-Rank Skill: Golden Flick.] Only... why the heck was he getting D-rank skills when this world's power system was completely different? Was it because of that monster from the dungeon? Wait—he can extract loans from monsters, too? [Congratulations! You gained: SSS-Rank Skill from Sin Series: Overwhelming Lust (Prototype)] Hey, hey, hey—isn't this escalating a little too quickly? Follow Lucien Goldveil, who once had nothing but now has filthy wealth. With an unusual system in hand, he might become something far more terrifying. Only... is it really that easy? Let’s find out! --- Tags: Extraction, Plunder, Gods, Elf, Game System, Dungeon, Monsters, Beast Taming, Beast Master, SSS-Rank Talent/Skills, Pet, Beast Taming, Kingdom Building Elements, Royalty, 18+, Smut

Content Warning: Mature themes, blood violence, obsessive behavior, trauma, and emotional manipulation. Reader discretion is advised. Nyra Seraph was just trying to survive—until survival turned into a hunt. A rain-soaked night. A complete stranger in a bar. A taste of blood that should have destroyed her. But didn't. She is now being followed. Desired. Feared. One man's obsession could either save her life or lead her to a dangerous situation. Love does not always appear to be safe. It occasionally appears to be fire. And occasionally, it makes you drunk.

Thrown into the chaotic "god Verse," Ryan Stone awakens a power beyond imagining: the SSS-Tier "Ultimate Infinite Extraction System." While others struggle with mundane abilities, Ryan can deconstruct anything, from monster corpses to ancient artifacts, even the fading signatures of defeated foes, assimilating their essence to achieve limitless growth. From a desperate survivor in a starting outpost, Ryan’s unique talent propels him to unimaginable heights. He outwits cunning rivals, crushes powerful challengers in Sector-wide scrambles, and seizes control of a god Weaver, becoming a Sector Lord. But as he unravels the secrets of the lost Precursors and the cataclysmic Reality Schism that shattered their universe, his system evolves, granting him the power not just to extract, but to impose his will on reality itself.

Follow the story of Tianlian Liu Shu, a tree who didn't know anything at first and struggles to survive and extend her roots through the cosmos. The World she lives in is filled with fantastic sights and strange new cultures, and there is something everybody in this World has: A system. Moreover, even while she is a tree, she has people who will fawn over her...? "Tiantian, does the Sun feel good on your leaves today?" "Liu Liu, I've found this delicious compost made of natural extract~." "Tian'er, does the wind feel good on your branches?" Tianlian Liu Shu, a female tree, didn't really know what to do with these fawning women. patreon.com/Mortrexo Uploading also on Scribblehub. Uploading also on Wattpad. Uploading also on Archive Of Our Own. Uploading also on Royal Road. Discord: discord.gg/RsEAYd6Xak Novel Cover: patreon.com/posts/ascension-of-97475506

MATURE CONTENT. DARK FANTASY ROMANCE. An omega. A traitor. And the last of her kind. They say fate doesn’t make mistakes. But what if it looks like your fated mates want to kill you? Karina has spent her life at the bottom of the Silver Claw Pack––an omega surrounded by power, cruelty, and bullying she’s never been able to escape. When the rare bond snaps into place, revealing that her fated mates are none other than the ruthless Alpha triplets, her life goes from unbearable to dangerous. Killian is cruel, Ronan is cold, and Lucien hides a blade behind every charming smile. They don’t want her, and they make sure she knows it. To make matters worse, Selene, the daughter of the former Beta and a venomous beauty with a chokehold on the pack’s favor, has her sights set on the triplets and a deep hatred for Karina. Her torment is relentless and deadly. But Karina is not as weak as she seems. She’s hiding something. A truth buried so deep, even she doesn’t fully understand it. As enemies close in from within the pack and beyond its borders, Karina will have to survive the mates who reject her, the rival who wants her gone, and a darkness stirring inside her that refuses to stay silent. Because fate may not make mistakes… But sometimes, it offers second chances.

Thorns of the Bastard is a dark, mature medieval fantasy steeped in cruelty, lust, and vengeance. It follows Cairon Blackthorn, the bastard son of a crumbling noble house, raised as a servant and tormented by his father’s venomous young wife, Lady Isolde. Humiliated, beaten, and treated as little more than filth, Cairon endures a life of degradation within the cold walls of Blackstone Keep. But beneath his silence festers a hunger for power, for revenge, and for the twisted justice only fire and blood can bring.

"I was created to rule the stars. Instead, I was sealed away and forgotten. Now, it is time for those who sealed me to fear me once more.” __ Born of futuristic technology, as well as a part of a god’s powers, Nova was the ultimate life form made by the richest couple in the universe to take over their empire. But due to seeds of betrayal, he was not only sealed away before he could awaken his potential, but everything that was his was also stolen by those thieves. Hundred years later, Nova wakes up when his mother ship gets raided and his pot is extracted to be sold. He awakens with a vengeance, and a mission to reclaim everything that was promised to him. This is his story of conquest, revenge and to tell the world that he is back. And this time, he won’t let anyone else take anything away from him. A hundred years might have passed, but his vengeance still burns bright. __ r18 is mainly gore...and MC's tendencies. You have been warned. Harem and Romance will be slow since the MC has other priorities in life.. No Yuri, no NTR. But there will be a lot of catfighting between female characters for MC's attention.

Even as an orphan, Ash had it all. Top of his academy. Admired by men and women. Sponsors lined up to claim him. Until his affinity test revealed him to be A null. Affinity-less. Magicless. He was thrown out like garbage. Exiled like a plague-bearer. Abandoned in a mutant-infested wasteland, Ash was meant to die quietly. Forgotten, like a torn scrap of paper. Instead, he found something. A sickness that loved him. A god that claimed him. A forest that remade him. He walked out of the wasteland with a new faith. And now, he’s here to heal the world. One infection at a time. ============================= TLDR : 1. Surviving sickness/poison/venom/curse = awaken power. 2. Poison A + Venom B = New disease! = New power! 3. MC is a cult leader!? He can 'bless' his followers with diseases!? 4. Wasteland is not ordinary wasteland!? It's actually Earth's *** !? Gain more power related to bio*** !!?!

Faced with a certain death, Kyle has no other choice but to gamble. He was warned that he could perish in the Arcane Academy, but he gritted his teeth and took the risk... and because of his decision, he unveiled many secrets about this mysterious world, discovered many mystical practices, touched upon forbidden relics that would change his life, and gained the enmity of powerful existences. Thankfully, he didn't transmigrate alone. The Divine Extraction System was with him as he treaded his chosen Arcane Path… *** 14-17 chapters per week. Early chapters are now being edited for quality purposes. Please bear with me.

"Spoiled. Useless. A Disgrace to Demons." That’s what they all said about Princess Xiao Rui—the only daughter of the mighty Demon King, infamous across the Nine Hells for her divine beauty, venomous sass, and zero cultivation talent. But when the Demon King vanishes without a trace, Rui is thrown into the Trial of the Infernal Heir—an ancient rite meant to choose the next ruler of the Underworld. Stripped of her luxuries and tossed into chaos, Rui must survive nine soul-shattering trials, each more hellish than the last. The catch? Everyone underestimated her, but no one can resist Rui's chaotic allure. Whether they start off trying to kill her, capture her, or lecture her, they all end up doing the same thing—falling head over heels for her. Expect: - Reverse harem chaos with dangerous, devoted love interests - Cultivation growth powered by emotional strength and chaos - A bratty demon princess discovering her true powers - Heart-pounding battles, forbidden kisses, and emotional mic drops - Plenty of comedy, ridiculous situations, and one hot mess of a heroine you’ll love to root for *There will be some (very spicy) smut, but I will put warnings in the chapter before. Completely optional

“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!? I will never accept that—I will never let you return to him! Even if I have to burn myself to ashes, even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul—I will never let you escape me!” This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already! At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings. Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him. The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary. Synopsis: Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead? Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead? Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly? The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac. The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother. Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~

Elias had never been lucky — not once, not ever. Abandoned at birth, raised in suffering, and tormented by a life that never gave him a break, Elias trudged through existence like a ghost wearing human skin. By the age of thirty-two, even his heart gave out, quietly and without drama — just like everything else in his life. It simply… stopped. But death wasn’t the end. Instead, Elias found himself face-to-face with a stunning goddess — the Keeper of Fate. And for the first time, someone finally told him the truth: his entire life had been a mistake. A cosmic error. His Karma, meant for another, had been switched at birth, condemning him to a life of endless misfortune. To make amends, Fate offered him a second chance — a new life, with the luck he had been denied. With a single pull from the divine card deck, Elias drew the Legendary Extraction Talent — an ability that allows him to absorb powers, skills, and even laws of the world itself. From a broken man to a rising force, Elias will forge a new path. He will extract the power of heaven and earth. He will defy fate and ascend to the apex. And this time… luck is finally on his side.

Thrown into a reality where the sky trembles, monsters tower like gods, and the ruins of Earth cradle a new world of impossible beauty and unrelenting danger—Ethan awakens in World No.34, reborn with nothing but a cleaver-axe hybrid and a system that barely explains itself. What was once Earth has been reclaimed by chaos: castles ride the backs of skyborne dragon skeletons, colossal beasts clash like moving mountains, and abyssal pits whisper truths better left buried. Here, death was only the beginning. Ethan isn’t alone. His closest friends, Sid—a calculating Threadmancer with venom-laced strings—and Dianna—a ferocious Berserked Valkyrie wielding a broadsword evolved from the condemned souls of Hell—arrive one by one, each shaped by different trials in a sterile white room ruled by the mysterious system, SGPT100. Together, they are called Travelers—souls plucked from death and flung into an endlessly evolving world filled with ancient remnants, broken gods, and a war that never really ended. But something is watching. Something beyond the system. Something that wants them here. And as Ethan carves his path through the unknown, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: This world doesn't need heroes. It needs survivors.

[Ding! You have extracted the Dragon Empress’s unborn child. Do you wish to claim it as a pet?] [Ding! You have extracted all the impurities from the Starlight Sword. Its rank has been upgraded from Epic to Legendary!] [Ding! You have extracted the skill: Lightning Judgment Lv100.] [Ding! You have extracted the unique Class Blood warlock!] … After dying at the hands of the God of Destruction, Gabriel found himself in the body of an insignificant character in the game Realm of Ascendancy, before its launch and convergence with reality. Witnessing the world being obliterated before his eyes, along with his friends and family, Gabriel swore to make a difference in this timeline. Armed with the God-tier Extraction Talent, follow him as he uses his knowledge of the game’s future to manipulate both NPCs and players, turning them into powerful lackeys who will lay down their lives for him without hesitation. And all he needed to do was fulfill the unique condition set by the mysterious goddess who granted him a second chance. “The skills of those you kill? Yours.” “Their strength, their talent, their souls? Yours.” “Their loot? Yours.” “Their class? Yours!” “The resources of the universe? Yours!” “Their experience points? Yours!” “You will devour the power of the strong and rise beyond the heavens.” “Kill, KILL, KILL, KILL! Kill everything that blocks your path—monsters, humans, gods, whatever! Slaughter them and extract!!”

He called her "rabbit"—soft, weak. Until she bit back. Elle Carter catches her boyfriend cheating — and his reason? “You remind me of my aunt. I pity you. We can still be friends.” She kicked him between the legs and stormed off with a venomous, “F*ck off, bastard.” Humiliated but not broken, her best friend drags her to a luxury salon, muttering, “He said you look like an aunt? Then we’ll make you look like a f*cking goddess.” And she does. Black hair. Golden eyes. Heels sharp enough to stab a man’s ego. They throw a breakup party at the club. One drink turns into five… And Elle ends up in bed with a dangerously hot stranger whose hands know exactly how to undo her. The next morning? She walks into the office to find out that her one-night stand is her new boss — Damien Wolfe. Cold. Commanding. Sinfully attractive. As if the universe wasn’t cruel enough… He’s also her ex-boyfriend’s older brother. He calls her Rabbit. Soft. Small. Breakable. But Elle’s not here to be broken. She’s here to rise. And the lion? He’s not ready for the rabbit that bites back.

"You had your time, gods. Now kneel... or die." In a world where power comes in the form of blessings from the divine, those touched by the gods ascend, and those abandoned rot. Born among the Forsaken, his people were cursed and chained to the lowest plane of existence. The gods turned their backs. The world forgot them. But he did not forget. And one fateful day, he found the blood of a fallen god. And he drank it. [THE CURSE OF THE FORSAKEN HAS BEEN PURGED!] [New Skill Unlocked: Extraction] Now with the ability to extract the blessings of others and make it his own, every enemy he defeats makes him stronger. He will climb the planes one by one, free his people from their curse and tear the gods down from their thrones above. They called him cursed. They called him heretic. Now they will call him the Allfather.

Reincarnated into an eroge brimming with cunning and seductive women, Shia quickly learns this world is no paradise. His childhood friend? A manipulative beauty with a penchant for control. The maid? A silver-haired, venomous tsundere. Even the elegant motherly figures hide sharp fangs behind their kind smiles. Fortunately, Shia knows this world’s secret: a unique system that only he can use. From making alliances with snake-like in-laws to hosting wild parties in the elf kingdom, Shia takes charge as the self-proclaimed administrator of chaos. But taming bad women isn’t easy, and Shia’s life quickly turns into a whirlwind of power plays, unexpected friendships, and wild nights. 240 Advance Chapters on my Patreon: patreon.com/UltimateHaremfan

An Epic Tale of Gods, Creation, and Betrayal In a realm beyond time, where stars are born from breath and worlds are shaped by will, Bhravum, the God of Gods, reigns supreme. With unmatched knowledge won by sacrificing half his soul, he forged the Five Realms—heavenly Zephyra, the angelic skies of Elysera, the battleground of Valekar, mortal Earth, and the dark abyss of Nerakhul. At his side stands Freyuma, a cosmic being of warmth and magic, mother of nature, and the lifeblood of all existence. Together, they maintain divine order with the help of loyal guardians: Suya, the Sun God; Sandhy, the light of life; Chayum, the Moon’s keeper; Saynuma, the warrior-minister; and Alraz, protector of the heavens. But beneath even the deepest realm, in a place lost to time and light, something ancient begins to stir. Vuyamin—once a god, now a monstrous serpent of void and venom—was cast out for daring to steal the divine throne. Imprisoned beneath creation, his hatred has only grown. Now, whispers of his return reach the stars. As the balance of the universe begins to crack, an ancient prophecy resurfaces. The gods must prepare for a war not just of power, but of destiny—because the greatest threat to creation… was once part of it.

"Beyond the rift lies something watching." "They fought monsters. Now they face something worse—intelligence." This is an extract from the main story.

They say the whispers began the night she escaped. Voices in mirrors. Shadows that bled. Dreams that bit. Some say the forest cursed her. Some say she cursed the forest. But only she knew the truth. She hadn't escaped. Not really. The real horror wasn't behind her. It was inside her. _____ The night air was thick with silence, broken only by the ragged sound of her breath. Elara's feet barely touched the cracked pavement as she ran, the chill of fear curling deep inside her chest. Behind her, shadows twisted and writhed and alive, watching, waiting. He had once whispered promises of eternal devotion, his voice like velvet and venom intertwined. She had believed him, foolishly, when he said he was hers and hers alone. But love, she'd learned, can bleed into something far darker. Now, his eyes burned like embers in the darkness, hunting her with a hunger that no human heart could withstand. The demon she once embraced had become the nightmare she couldn't escape. --- Every street, every whisper of wind, carried his presence.