Bella Lemonade Stand

A story set in a fantasy, medieval world, with a the supernatural, natural, hope you all enjoy and please write some reviews! Credits to J_Void (names were originally in his campaign, players decided to use them in this one)

In the beautiful town of Neverland, there lived a fair maiden whose name was Arba. She had the most unusual eyes, her eyes were the brightest purple. Sadly, her eyes were never seen by nobody save her family of nine brothers and her parents. She never ventured far from home, into town. All her life she has been hidden by her family and the fact that their house is on a hill far from town helps, a lot. She is a sweet girl and is loved entirely by her family, which is why they hid her to protect her from those who would try to harm her for being different. And so she remained a well-kept family secret, until she came across a certain stranger that is…

Yu Yuan is reincarnated before the Fengshen period and becomes a disciple under the Jin Ling Holy Mother of Jie Sect, and the senior brother of Wen Zhong. Seeing the great calamity approaching, a group of Jie Sect disciples are still immersed in the halo of being from a 'Sage's Great Sect,' recklessly risking their lives. Yu Yuan looks at the Fengshen List in his hand with a sigh: 'Can't stay in this lousy Jie Sect any longer...' Zhun Ti: 'The Jie Sect is indeed rotten, unworthy of a person of small friend's caliber. I wonder if you would like to come to my West?' Yu Yuan slapped him across the face, 'Jie Sect can only be scolded by me! Try saying another word!' ... This book is also known as 'My Senior Brother is Getting More Absurd,' 'This Sanction is Awesome,' 'I Want to Go Kunlun to Seek My Uncle,' 'What to Do When the Disciple Keeps Thinking of Running Away,' 'Yes, Without Yu Yuan, the Jie Sect Just Can't Make It'...

``` —Ven a mi habitación esta noche para hablar de trabajo —dijo la CEO. —¿Estás intentando matarme? Hablar de trabajo todos los benditos días durante un mes, ¿no puedes darme un respiro? —preguntó Long Fei. ```

How could a one-night stand turn into something more? Meet Li Ruolan, an ordinary girl who works multiple jobs just to provide for herself. Her parents both died in a car crash resulting in her being an orphan. She's a 3rd-year college student who's doing well in her school. But what will happen if one day, someone came and ruin her life? Or, makes her life better?

"May I have a dance with you?” Startled, she turned to find a tall, handsome stranger standing before her. His sharp jawline was slightly visible beneath his black domino mask he wore, which added to his allure and the depth in his eyes, which sparkled with amusement and intrigue. With a gallant bow, he offered his hand. Her heart fluttered as the flickering chandelier reflecting off the polished surface of the ballroom. She hesitated for a moment then placed her gloved hand in his, feeling the warmth radiating from his grasp, as he led her onto the dance floor. “Who might you be?” she asked, a playful smile curling her lips. ****** Mirabelle Worthington, a young woman stifled by societal expectations, finds herself entangled in a whirlwind of intrigue when she encounters a mysterious stranger at a lavish masquerade ball. Their passionate encounter ignites a forbidden desire within her, a spark that threatens to consume her as she prepares for an arranged marriage to the esteemed Maximilian Powell. Meanwhile, Maximilian, haunted by the memory of a captivating woman he met at the same ball, finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of deception. He becomes embroiled in a family conspiracy, facing threats to his family's fortune and the pressure of a loveless marriage. As he investigates a series of sabotage attempts, he uncovers a web of secrets that extends far beyond the confines of his own family. The plot weaves together the stories of several intriguing characters: Lady Sophia, a cunning socialite driven by a thirst for revenge; Dylan, a cunning inquiry officer pursuing a mysterious woman; and Julian, Maximilian's brother, who becomes entangled in a dangerous kidnapping scheme. As secrets are revealed and alliances shift, Mirabelle discovers a hidden pregnancy, a secret that threatens to shatter her carefully constructed life. Torn between duty, desire, and the weight of her own secrets, she must navigate the treacherous waters of high society while searching for her own truth.

Synopsis: Bella and Jay’s lives are turned upside down when Bella’s close friend, Tia, dies under mysterious circumstances. What initially appears to be a tragic suicide soon unravels into a dangerous game of deception and obsession. After discovering Tia’s diary, Bella and Jay realize that her death may have been a murder — and someone close to them knows the truth. As unsettling messages start appearing on Bella’s phone, it becomes clear that the person behind Tia’s death is not only watching them but also playing a twisted game. Joined by their friends Chan, Alex, and Ash, Bella and Jay try to piece together the truth. The mysterious caller seems to know intimate details about their lives, and the danger escalates when the person insists that Tia’s death is somehow linked to Bella. When the killer finally makes contact, Jay arranges a face-to-face meeting, determined to protect Bella and uncover the truth. But the confrontation turns violent as the masked figure reveals a disturbing connection to Bella — claiming to have loved her even before Jay entered her life. As the killer’s obsession turns deadly, Bella and Jay must fight to protect each other and uncover the dark truth behind Tia’s death before it’s too late.

This slice-of-life romance is about a girl named Yui Himitsu who tends to find people at their most vulnerable and notices the small details in life, along with a boy named Amari Isao who isn't all that great with people, making him lose interest in those around him. His unchanging facial expressions and tall stature deter others, which doesn't help his case much.  After a chance encounter involving a Blue Raspberry Lemonade Soda, the two find themselves always somehow near each other. The only problem is that Amari Isao doesn't know who left him that drink, so he doesn't recognize Yui Himitsu when they cross paths.  Will Isao figure it out? And when he does, what will come of their relationship? *This story is available on Booksie, RoyalRoad, along with WebNovel under the my Username/Pen name DenverSammy* ***Note: The story is based in Japan during modern times. Many details are influenced by Japanese holidays and the academic calendar. Smaller details are more Western, with a mixture of American and Japanese common sense. This involves names, Surname first and Given name second. For further information I advise Google.*** This is a fictional story.

In the year 2084, a deadly virus wipes out 99% of the male population, plunging the world into chaos. Governments fall, mega-corporations rise, and society is reshaped under the control of powerful women. Desperate to avoid extinction, humanity enforces strict reproduction laws, treating the few surviving men like precious resources. Rei Kuroya, a 22-year-old who had been cryogenically frozen due to a terminal illness before the virus outbreak, wakes up five years later only to discover that he is now one of the last surviving men on Earth. Thrust into a society that sees him as both a savior and a prize, Rei quickly becomes the target of rival factions. From ruthless corporate leaders to underground rebels, everyone wants to control him.

Aprendiendo a Vivir narra la historia de Bella Serrano Bracamontes, una joven que crece en un entorno marcado por la violencia, el abandono y la pobreza. Nacida el 05 de julio de 1995, Bella es la hija menor de una familia disfuncional. Su madre, Ana Lucía, la desprecia y marca una clara diferencia entre ella y sus hermanos mayores, mientras que su padre, Hermedes, está atrapado en un círculo vicioso de adicción a las drogas, lo que le impide ser un verdadero apoyo para sus hijos. A lo largo de su infancia y adolescencia, Bella se enfrenta a la soledad y el desprecio, buscando consuelo en su muñeca vieja y el sueño de algún día mejorar su vida. A pesar de las dificultades, su resiliencia se refleja en su deseo de cambiar su destino, aprendiendo a vivir en un mundo que parece haberle dado la espalda. A través de una serie de eventos trágicos y reveladores, Bella enfrenta la cruel realidad de su hogar, incluyendo el abuso y la indiferencia de su padre, quien incluso la echa de su casa sin escuchar su versión de los hechos. Sin embargo, Bella no pierde la esperanza. Con la ayuda de su amigo de la infancia, Luis, la joven comienza a visualizar un futuro diferente, uno en el que pueda alcanzar sus sueños y encontrar su lugar en el mundo, lejos de las sombras de su pasado. Aprendiendo a Vivir es una emotiva historia de lucha, superación y la búsqueda de identidad en medio de circunstancias adversas, donde la bondad, la nobleza y la esperanza se convierten en las fuerzas que impulsan a Bella a continuar adelante, a pesar de todo lo que le ha tocado vivir.

A man in his thirties was standing in front of she-devil's grave, under everyone's watchful eyes, he dropped the flower to her coffin, his tone was full of ridicule. "Congrats on your death." Next year he came, "I won. You lost to me and I will live well. Just rot in there." Next year he came again, "I have a pretty girlfriend and I will marry next year. My life is good. Nothing to worry about." Next year he came once more, "I will stop visiting and forget you! My life is better without you! See, I live well!" But he came again the next year and the years after that. People said he was hunted by his so-called arch-enemy. That even after death, the devil did not even let him go. He stood in front of her grave. His once handsome face had turned old and wrinkly. "Bei Sangyun, I cursed you. You are not allowed to rest in peace. You must be suffering there like me, right? You devil..." He might be the last one standing. But his life was the same as the dead's- lifeless and empty. He did not live well, he never once marry and his heart was never at peace. And it was all the fault of one person. ***** Bei Sangyun was a big bully in high school. The target of her bullying was the skinny boy in her grade, Fei Chuan. They were classmates once in kindergarten and met again in high school. But one day, just a year left before graduation, the big bully suddenly changed. One day, Fei Chuan hesitantly opened his locker. The other night, the big bully said that she left something in his locker. He did not really want to open it. He was afraid a poisonous snake would come out of his locker. However, his report card was there. With gritted teeth, the young boy opened it. However, what appeared was not a hideous thing as he expected, but a bright pink letter with a little heart sticker as a seal. It turned out, the surprise was scarier than a snake. Was this a new form of torture? Since then, Bei Sangyun relentlessly chased the young Fei Chuan until the two got married. ****** This is a story of rebirth. The two arch-enemies who could not live under the same sky had become sweet lovers.

Thirteen young women. One Prince and Dragon rider. In the kingdom of Aurelia, the path to the throne is paved with ambition, beauty, and sacrifice. A special selection is held to choose the next dragon queen from among the finest daughters of the founding magical nobilities. Thirteen girls, one from each of the foundational families, are chosen to vie for the crown and become the next dragon queen—and the hand of the enigmatic Crown Prince Cassian, the best dragon rider in the seven kingdoms and rider of the ancient, powerful black dragon Taheer. Among them is Lira, the thirteenth girl, a quiet but captivating young woman who seems to have come from nowhere. Unbeknownst to the court, Lira is no noble; she has no powers. She is an impostor. She did not come from a founding family. Driven by revenge, she has infiltrated the selection to destroy the monarchy that unjustly executed her father, a former advisor accused of treason. Lira expects to despise the prince, to see him as a reflection of the corrupt crown. Instead, she immediately bonds with his dragon Taheer and finds Cassian to be kind, intelligent, and burdened by the weight of a kingdom's expectations. He, in turn, is drawn to her fiery spirit and quiet resolve, a stark contrast to the polished perfection of the other contenders. But a new Dragon Queen must be chosen and Lira might not stand a chance. Will Lira's thirst for vengeance destroy them all?

Ayla is twenty -two when her boyfriend breaks up with her. Feeling distraught, she has a one-night stand with a stranger. That stranger turns out to be the CEO of the new company that she is going to work for. What will happen when the two strangers reunite again?

Jenson tiba-tiba disuruh kembali ke Jakarta oleh Jaz, saudara kembarnya, untuk menggantikannya menikahi Christabella, gadis yang Jenson cintai sejak masih sekolah menengah pertama. Tapi Bella sebenarnya menikahi Jenson karena terpaksa, ibunya menjualnya pada pewaris Alex Group tersebut, padahal Bella sudah memiliki kekasih, Gavin Thompson. Jenson yang begitu terobsesi pada Bella akhirnya memilih menyingkirkan Gavin dengan cara jahatnya yang disempurnakan oleh Jaz saudara kembarnya, dengan niat ingin mendapatkan hati Bella seutuhnya. Usaha Jenson sia-sia dan dia sangat marah. Begitu Jaz saudara kembarnya mengalami kecelakaan dan koma, Jenson meminta bantuan Liora, kekasih Jaz, untuk membantunya. Akankah Jenson bisa membuat Bella cemburu dan mendapatkan hatinya?

~•No Escape•~ "Are you running away from me, my sweet girl" spoke a voice in the hallway that made her stop in her tracks. The hallway had turned dark with only the wall lamps that burned brightly casting the shadow of the man on the floor as he slowly emerged from the other end. "What are you doing here, your majesty," She said and bowed immediately as she saw him approach her with slow but steady steps. "You haven't answered me, sweet" The man said with a sweet smile that made her wary and he heard the way her heart skipped a beat. He stood before her and used his index finger to raise her chin. He tilted his head as he gazed into her green eyes that looked back at him with fear. He took a step forward closing the distance between them and his eyes narrowed when she took a step back, but that didn't stop him from cornering her. "Did you think you can escape from me?" He continued to question and she didn't miss the mockery behind his words. "I…I" she felt her words tied to her tongue because of the man's daunting aura. She felt him trace her forehead with his finger down to her jaw. He continued moving his hand down to her neck and to the top of her swell and her thudding heart hitched when his hand continued to stay there. "Did you think you can escape from me?" He bent towards her as he spoke. His breath fell on her neck which sent a jolt that traveled down her body. "I told you, you're tied to me and me to you" _______________________ Perdita Kartar was a winsome yet strange young lady. She had an appealing beauty with her green eyes that invoked and impelled anyone who gazed into them. She had fooled her villagers so she could live and protect herself and her remaining family from the night creatures and also humans. But what was bizarre of all, was that Perdita had a secret she shared with no one. She had lived in the village since she was little, and over the years, she had been discreet with each move she made. Unfortunately, things didn't go as she planned. Despite her cautious decorum and fight to stay out of sight, a pair of glacial red eyes falls on her, which followed and refused to leave her out of sight.

ONE NIGHT STAND: CEOs Secret Triplets is about a young and intriguing woman, Phelicity Adams. She grew up knowing little about her family, and even that little turned out to be untrue. Phelicity is forced to leave the home she’d always had and go out into the world. She’d always known that her time in that family was very limited. They didn’t want her there as a result of her origins. She was the outcast of their family, the one who didn’t belong. Phelicity took only the clothes on her back and left the house. They were only holding her back anyway. Even though her stepmother had made her drop out of school, Phelicity had known the importance of education and she’d continued with her studies without their knowledge. Phelicity, because of this, had become an outstanding figure everyone was curious about. She was only eighteen, yet she’d already achieved so much. Phelicity goes to the city that would completely change her life She becomes Jessy Williams. There she still ensured to always keep her mask on, however, she can’t hide for long because someone has noticed her. After a sudden one-night stand, Jessy’s life takes a tornado-heavy traffic and that's how she met her doom, Edward Gray. what will happen after this??? To my supporters @percephony @Mochaisawesome @Nazneen_Nahoor @Diane_Ash @Anor70 @Rosemary_Ogedegbr @E1967 @Godja_Alina Thank you for the support lots of love ❤️ to everyone, my heart is filled with warmth Faith0830 @Ilanavaldez23 @Daoist5YuU3y @Anor70 @Rhia_Maranan Thank you for the support I appreciate your votes and those who have added my book thank you all ISABELLA333, thank you for the Gold ticket.

"Passion Twist : Tales of Lost Sisters" is a heart- wrenching epic that chronicles the lives of four sisters torn apart by war and circumstance. In the ravaged kingdom of Marinia, the once- peaceful land is destroyed,and the royal family is brutally murdered. The four sisters - Selena,Isolde, Adrielle, and Seraphina are separated and forced into lives of servitude, slavery and deception. As they navigate their new realities, each sisters faces unimaginable hardships. Selena is trapped in a life of sexual exploitation, Isolde toils as a child laborer and Adrielle escapes her mistress only to find herself on the brink of death. Seraphina, the youngest, is trained by a cunning and dangerous Lord to seduce the prince of Drakmara, but she finds herself entangled in a complete web of passion and loyalty. The prince, initially confident and imposing,harbors a deep - seated conflict. He's torn between his ambition to rule Drakmara and the manipulation of his uncle, who has conditioned him to doubt his own instincts. As the sisters'paths converge, they must confront their tormentors,their own demons and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. With their fates hanging in the balance, the sisters must decide where their loyalty lies: with their kingdom, their family or their own hearts. Will they find a way to reunite, overcome their past,and forge a new future? Or will the passions that drive them tear them apart forever?

It all started when I was visited by a mysterious being who bore ethereal features as if he were drawn straight out from a fantasy or fairytale in the middle of the night. As injured as he was, he still lay so beautifully on my bedroom floor with long white hair cascading around him. He was also dressed in a way I couldn't comprehend. Even the moon could tell how beautiful he was because she kissed him with her light that escaped through the curtains that hung over my bedroom windows. All I can say is my life changed after that fateful visit. I was pulled into a world I never knew existed and entangled in forces beyond my control How will our worlds collide? Will the unknown forces take over and wipe out the entire universe? Join me on my adventure to the world beyond and unleashed powers

On the night of his engagement, billionaire heir Ashton Kingsley makes the biggest mistake of his life—or so he thinks. A reckless one-night stand with a masked stranger turns into an obsession, haunting his every thought. The way she moved, the way she commanded his body… she was unlike any woman he had ever met. And then, by morning, she was gone. But the real shock comes when Ashton finally meets his fiancée—Isabella Devereaux, the woman he was forced to marry for business. A woman he had never seen before. Except… he had. Those piercing green eyes. That subtle smirk. That air of mystery. His fiancée was the woman he had spent the night with. Now, trapped in a marriage neither of them wanted, Ashton is determined to unravel her secrets. Why did she seduce him that night? Was it revenge, a test, or something deeper? Isabella plays the perfect fiancée in public, but behind closed doors, she is his greatest temptation and his worst nightmare. He was supposed to be the one in control. Instead, he’s the one falling, wanting, needing. And Isabella? She’s hiding something—something that could ruin them both. One night changed everything. Now, there’s no turning back.

She was the villainess, condemned and despised. But he saw her truth: a victim of circumstance, a soul yearning for justice. When she is brutally killed, a storm of rage and grief consumes him. "I will stand by the villainess's side till my death," he swears. Those words become a prophecy when he's pulled into the novel's world. Armed with nothing but his unwavering determination, he must navigate a treacherous landscape of magic and betrayal. His mission: to defy fate, to rewrite her destiny, and to unleash the vengeance she was denied.

A night of being drunk had gotten her entangled with the most desired bachelor. The handsome sexy Chris Evans. Ivy had only planned to have fun but After that night, she had become his. Chris Evans had come knocking on her door, claiming she belongs to him. She couldn't believe she had been drawn into the world of the elite in the country. Chris was born with a silver spoon but at 27, he had upgraded to a shiny golden spoon. He was a big name in the world of the rich. The world of the highest and richest. On that list, he was number one. No one comes close to him. Chris had lost his control for the first time in his life and that was because of a drunk girl in a red gown. That had never happened which means, she belonged to him and no one else. He had to have her at all costs and that meant, taking her... What would happen when she jumps into a relationship faster than she had planned and the attraction keeps getting stronger? How would they control the urge?

Caged. Like cattle. Trapped behind these walls, waiting to die. That’s what we are. That’s what they made us. The Titans took everything from me—my home, my family, my freedom. And I swear, I’ll make them pay. The day Wall Maria fell, I saw hell. I watched my mother get eaten alive while I ran like a coward. That day, I made a promise: I will kill every last Titan. I’ll tear them apart with my own hands if I have to. ________ They said it couldn’t be done. They were wrong. This is Attack on Titan (Novelization)—in words, in raw emotion, in all its brutal glory. Read it. Feel it. Survive it. #Apocalyptic #HumanityVsTitans #Extinction #WeakToStrong #OverpoweredMC #Revenge #Survival #Betrayal #War #DarkFantasy #Tragedy #Hopelessness #Sacrifice #Freedom #Dystopian #Military #Bloodshed #Monsters #TwistsAndReveals #BrutalBattles #PsychologicalStruggle #TheTruthOfTheWorld

Noah was betrothed to Werewolf Prince Kincade at birth. Her Marriage Contract came with a virginity clause. She knew that a day would come when she would accept her fate and marry this nightmare of man that terrified her, what she didn't except was to meet Kincade for the first time, fall for Kincade...hop on the Kincade Express - tum tum! all in a space of an hour. Except now, the man that was standing in front of her claiming to be the real Kincade, looked nothing like the man, who spent a better part of last night in between her legs. she had been tricked! and worse! she was pregnant for a man she had neither the means or way of contacting. Follow Noah as she navigate the mess she calls her life, while hiding from the world that she was carrying the wrong Alpha's child. p.s cover is not mine. **** "Where's Kincade? Let's get this shit over with, okay?" I said, scanning the hall way for my contracted husband to be. My mother almost fainted but my father bit back a smile. Occasionally, he was the father every little girl pray for. "We will get to that as soon as we get a little thing out of the way" Lady Bridgette said and looked around like she misplaced something of little value. "I suppose any number of these vacant rooms would suffice for the inspection" "What inspection?" I asked no one in particular. The dowager duchess pointed at the room behind us and announced "This would do. Come" she commanded like we were dogs. She said and walked past me and pushed the door open. I was ushered inside the room and when Eva Belle tried to enter, the door was shut in her face. "The mother can stay but I doubt the father is needed, Yolanda" Bridgette spoke over us like we were servants not royalties. Sure, Avalon was the smallest country in the world but an old fart like her had no right to disrespect us. "Hey! Lady! What's going on?" I asked as my father per her request started walking towards the door. "Just do what she says, baby" My father whispered and walked out. I was still confused. "What's going on?!" "Hop on the bed, take off your undies and spread your legs, Nicolette" Lady Bridgette commanded. I almost laughed out loud. "Lady, are you high on fumes?" I asked her and laughed, turning around to laugh at the joke with my mother but she wasn't laughing. "Mom?" "Just do what they say. It would only take a minute, Noah" "A minute to..." "Doctor Stephen is here on behalf of Essex to check...to see...if you are still...intact" my mother murmured. I stood froze. There was nothing remotely funny about this. "They want to check to see if I was a virgin? For real? Is this a joke?" "Just do it" Mother said. "Dad!" I yelled on top of my voice. He couldn't have gone far. "Hop on the bed willingly or you would be restrained" Bridgette threatened.

Chloe was the second daughter of the Bishop family, she was the girl who had it all breathtaking looks, a foster father who loved her as much as his own biological daughter, and a fiance who was handsome and rich. But nothing was perfect in this world. It turned out she also had a foster mother and sister who could ruin everything she had. The night before the engagement party, her foster mother drugged her and plotted to send her to hooligans. Fortunately, Chloe went to the wrong room and spent a night with a stranger. It turned out that man was the CEO of America's top multinational group, who was only 29 but on the Forbes List. After having a one-night stand with her, he proposed, "Marry me, I will help you to take revenge."

Betrayed by her boyfriend and half-sister, Chloe drowns her sorrows at a bar—only to wake up next to a dangerously handsome stranger. No names. No strings. Just a one-night mistake… or so she thought. The next day, she walks into her company and comes face-to-face with her new boss—the same man from that night. She avoids him, pretending it never happened. But fate isn’t done with her yet. That evening, her father sets her up on a blind date… and he is the one waiting for her. With a smirk, he leans in and whispers: “Woman, you’re mine—yesterday, today, and forever.”

Whisper of the souls is a poignant collection of poems that delves deep into the complexities of human emotion and the quiet moments that shape our lives. Through vivid imagery and lyrical verse, Bella17 explores themes of love, longing, loss, and personal transformation. The poems reflect a journey of self-discovery, where the heart’s vulnerabilities are laid bare, and the beauty in both sorrow and joy is celebrated. Each poem invites readers to pause, reflect, and connect with their own inner landscapes, offering solace and understanding in a world that often feels overwhelming. With a delicate balance of tenderness and strength, Whisper of the souls reveals the quiet power of words to heal and inspire.

"As the world darkens, Elliotte wields the legendary Exilibur on a perilous quest to reclaim the Rings of Light. Facing magical beasts, rival warriors, and the sinister Morvanious, he must confront not only his enemies but also his deepest fears. The final stand for the light has begun—will it be enough?"

The shadows lurked, its whispers a fearful caress to the heart. A word of it begot omen and doom is the person who sees it. The world was evolving, creatures emerging and some going instinct, but one rule remained among the humans, "BEWARE OF THE NIGHT CREATURES." Ophelia, tossed and turned by the cruel wind and unfortunate side of the world found herself embracing the very shadows that were feared by many. The shadow which always haunted her. Not only was she haunted, but she was also the reason the shadow lurked. Its darkness deftly intertwined with the course of her life, bringing to light secrets locked away in the abyss. Secrets which led her to the arms of the one whose statements remained of evil. Rumors of her prevailed, each one more abhorrent than the other. While most of the rumors were false, there were specks of truth in them. However, in the dance of darkness, its drums beaten by the shadows, everything and every danger she faced culminated on the day she was bitten by the very creature humans termed evil and vile. She was his pawn, his amusement to be poked, his first bite. Her blood the first to ink his fangs, had unbeknownst to him formed a forbidden and sacred bond that could not be severed unless she died. Gone from his play toy to the number one on his kill list, Ophelia found herself confronting dangers that she, no matter how hard she tried, could never win against. When the game of chase and death slowly evolves into an unspoken spark-like trail of shadows weaving in the hearts of the predator and the prey, Ophelia is conflicted about the path to follow. The path to toss the dangers aside and embrace the whispers of her heart— or, the path to heed the warnings of her heart and run further from her predator. Unfortunately, in the dance of the cruel hand of fate, whichever way she took, he was always there like a shadow ready to entrap her. SHE WAS HIS FIRST BITE AND HE WAS HER SHADOW.