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Mariko Blackthorne

Alpha Blackthorn's Obsession

{WARNING: MATURE CONTENT} Cold air brushed my face. Where am I? I couldn't tell, as everything was dark. Am I dead? Is this death? Everything submerged in darkness, where I couldn’t see anything or know where I was—not to mention having no idea if I still had a body. “She’s still alive…” I heard an indistinct voice, sounding so detached, bringing forth a terrible headache. Wait a minute. I’m still alive? Then I heard heavy footsteps moving closer to where I was, step after step. As cold as I lay, as broken as I was, I felt my skin crawling with fear, even with my eyes still tightly shut; the aura was overwhelming. The footsteps eventually stopped right before me. My brain and my body were sending me danger signals. This feeling was different from anything I’d ever felt. After a while of silence, I slowly parted my eyes to catch a glimpse of the figure standing before me, but I could see nothing except a blurry pair of emerald green eyes. And just like that, the footsteps retreated. Were they leaving? I asked inwardly as my eyes fluttered closed again, submitting myself to the darkness. But before I could go any further, I heard the deepest, coldest voice I’d ever encountered in my life. “Take her. She’s coming with me.” --- **Excerpt** “Why are you here?” He didn't respond this time. Instead, a familiar—oh, so familiar—chill crawled up my skin, settling on my heart, numbing it altogether. He'd been behind me all along. I remembered this feeling, and I remembered more when I felt him stop by my side. His large palm touched my jaw, bringing my face to look at him—at his emerald green eyes. “It’s you, isn’t it? You saved me from the cliff. I should be dead, forgotten. Why did you bring me back to this heart-wrenching place?” His fingers slipped through my silvery locks, and his gentle, hot breath fanned against my neck, leaving a tingling trail. “Because it’s not time for your death, Kaila, my sweet lady.” His lips paused by the tip of my ear. “And… I recognized fire when I saw one. Although I’m not often drawn to every fire, yours roared differently.” “You know nothing,” I whispered. He chuckled softly. “Yes. I didn't, but your eyes betray a deep, much deeper hunger, Kaila… Is it revenge? Or something more?” “What if I want to burn them all?” “Then allow me to be your fire.” --- Kaila Wynter endured being a slave for her mate, James Wellesley, for years in the pack, thinking he loved her. But when he returned, he not only paid her no mind and rejected her, he took everything, including her legs, and turned a blind eye while the whole pack chanted to kill her for something she knew nothing about. However, everything changed the night he came—the rumored king of hell. Rumors whispered that his touch brought destruction. But what if he didn’t destroy her, but claimed her, even as broken and damaged as she was? They thought they had tossed her to her death; little did they know it would be their fall and her rise.
Christine_Hannah · 1.8K Views

Lunar Bounds

In a world governed by ancient traditions and ruthless power, Alina Grey has always been the outcast of her pack. Rejected for her perceived weakness and haunted by the painful memories of her father’s death, she is shunned by her people and forced to live in the shadows of the strong. Her pack’s Alpha, Lukas Blackthorn, the one she thought would be her mate, crushes her hopes when he chooses another, Celine, as his partner. Heartbroken and abandoned, Alina’s future looks bleak. However, when her estranged Aunt Maeve, a legendary warrior exiled years ago, returns to the pack, Alina is offered a chance at redemption. Maeve begins training Alina, pushing her to the edge of her limits, both physically and emotionally. Through their brutal sessions, Alina discovers that she possesses far more strength than anyone had ever realized. She starts to unlock hidden powers connected to her family’s legacy, something her late father, Gregor Grey, had once tried to teach her. As Alina grows stronger, she faces new challenges. Not only does she have to battle the internal scars left by her rejection, but she also becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle. Ronan, a mysterious stranger from a rival pack, enters her life, complicating her emotions and threatening to upend everything she thought she knew about loyalty, love, and destiny. At the same time, Lukas begins to notice the changes in Alina, sparking tensions within the pack and igniting old feelings that never truly died. With secrets about her past beginning to surface and her powers intensifying, Alina is thrust into a dangerous game of survival. As enemies close in from all sides, and her pack teeters on the edge of war, she must decide where her true loyalties lie and whether to embrace the destiny that her father had always seen in her. But in a world where trust is fragile and betrayal lurks around every corner, Alina quickly learns that becoming strong is only half the battle. Surviving in a world that seeks to break her might require more than just strength—it might demand a bond forged in blood, betrayal, and the unbreakable power of the moon. Lunar Bonds is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, self-discovery, and the fight for acceptance in a world where only the strong survive.
samuelimaobong13 · 2.3K Views

The Power Of Us (when love triumphs)

In a world where strength reigns supreme, **Zane Stormwood**, an 18-year-old with unrivaled supernatural powers, is the embodiment of fear and control at the Blackthorn Academy. His icy demeanor and piercing gaze send shivers through students and teachers alike, earning him a reputation as untouchable. Zane thrives in isolation, mastering his powers and ruling the academy with an iron fist, never letting anyone get close enough to challenge him—or understand him. **Lily Rivers**, a 16-year-old human with no supernatural abilities, is invisible in a place where power defines your worth. Mocked and disregarded by her family and classmates, Lily may be powerless, but she has a fierce will and an unyielding sense of justice. When she stands up to Zane in front of the entire school, their worlds collide in a way neither expected. Zane is drawn to her defiance; Lily becomes the one person who doesn’t fear him, but instead challenges him in ways that unsettle his carefully controlled world. As their clashes escalate, so does the undeniable chemistry between them, leading to a tension-filled connection neither can ignore. ~~~ In the darkened hallways of Blackthorn Academy, the air between Zane and Lily was thick with unspoken words and charged tension. They stood facing each other, the moonlight casting shadows on Zane’s chiseled features. His cold blue eyes narrowed as he stepped closer, towering over her. “You really think you can just defy me, human?” Zane's voice was a low growl, dangerously calm. Lily’s heart raced, but she refused to back down. “I don’t care who you are, Zane. Power doesn’t give you the right to treat people like they’re beneath you.” Zane’s lips curved into a smirk, one that didn’t reach his eyes. “You’re not afraid of me, are you?” “Maybe I should be,” she whispered, her voice shaky but steady enough. “But I’m not.” Something flickered in Zane’s gaze—surprise, curiosity, maybe even admiration. For the first time in a long while, someone wasn’t running from him. Someone was standing up to him, and that intrigued him more than he cared to admit. Lily took a step closer, their proximity igniting an electric current between them. “You may be powerful, but that doesn’t make you invincible.” For a moment, Zane hesitated, the wall around his heart cracking just a little. And for the first time, he didn’t have a response. ---
Funmilayo_Ashake · 2.9K Views

Garden Of Poison

[Volume 1: Dante Blackthorn] When Anastasia and her sister Marianne are captured and shipped across the seas by pirates, they become commodities to be sold in a distant land. Marianne is taken as a courtesan, while Anastasia barely escapes a terrible fate by pretending to be mute. She is forced into the lowest ring of servants at the royal palace, where she endures a life of servitude and creates beautiful artwork to mask her pain. Despite years passing, Anastasia has never forgotten her sister's promise to return to their family together. However, with her movement restricted and the guards vigilant, escape seems impossible. When Anastasia comes into contact with the Forsaken Prince, her life spirals out of control and she triggers a Crux of incredible proportions. Now battling her own inner demons while navigating the treacherous politics of the royal court, Anastasia must confront the truth about her sister's fate and make a choice that could alter the course of an entire kingdom. [Volume 2: Emily Blackthorn] Princess Emily's life takes a turbulent turn when she is rejected, leaving her heartbroken and her soul at the brink of corruption. In a desperate bid to save herself, she journeys to the West. Enter the Storm Prince, a charismatic archdemon with striking blue eyes, with a saint-like smile. Emily had hoped she'd seen the last of him, but fate has other plans. As if her soul dying isn’t enough, someone wants to steal it! Caught between the suitors and the haunting nightmares that have plagued her since childhood, Emily begins to see Raylen in a new light. The blue-eyed demon may not be the monster she once thought.
ash_knight17 · 3.9M Views

Slay to be slayed

In a world where demons and humans walk a fragile balance, the skilled demon slayer, Adrian Blackthorn, becomes ensnared in a curse that grants him eternal life. Cursed by the malevolent demon lord, Malakar, Adrian finds himself unable to die, no matter how gruesome the wounds he sustains in battle. Haunted by centuries of endless existence and the loss of loved ones, Adrian becomes a solitary figure, seeking answers to break the curse that binds him. His journey leads him to forgotten tombs, shadowed forests, and hidden realms, where he battles not only demons but also the dark corners of his own mind. As Adrian's legend grows, he encounters Lila, a clever thief with secrets of her own. Drawn to each other by circumstance, they form an unlikely alliance, united by their shared desire to defy fate. Together, they unravel cryptic prophecies and face treacherous trials, all while evading the relentless pursuit of Malakar's demonic minions. Amidst battles that test their physical and emotional limits, Adrian and Lila's connection deepens, blooming into a romance that defies the odds. Yet, as they inch closer to their goal, they realize the price of breaking the curse might be higher than they ever imagined. Sacrifices must be made, alliances forged, and trust questioned, as they confront the truth behind their immortality and the choices that shape their destinies. "Slay to Slayed" is an epic tale of adventure, love, and self-discovery, as Adrian and Lila navigate a world where the line between life and death blurs, and the ultimate battle for freedom unfolds against the backdrop of a world shrouded in darkness.
DaoistaKAnxM · 961 Views
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