Virgil Tibbs In The Heat Of The Night

"The Long Night shrouds the world; the dawn is slow to come. Evil descends upon the land, leaving naught but ruin in its wake. He walks through the endless night, dances upon the edge of blades, swaying between the heavens and the abyss. Igniting the fire of starlight souls, Since the night is eternal—then I shall become its Monarch."

The Night Between Us is a science fiction romance novel about two people from different worlds who are united by destiny.When Za, a bizarre extraterrestrial warrior, crash-lands in the back yard of Kira, an ordinary human teenager, their worlds intersect in unexpected manners. Za is powerful, obstinate, and single minded,particularly in regard to claiming Kira as her mate. But there is one major problem: they can't communicate with each other. Kira finds himself trying to understand the strange, beautiful alien who is living in his home. He learns that Za is running from something or someone. The more involved he becomes in her world, the more he understands that she isn't the only secret lurking in the darkness. His own past, rooted in old experiments, starts to emerge, and he learns that he is not as human as he believed. As Za and Kira grow closer, they struggle with their differences, avoid space perils, and unravel the mystery of Kira's past. Yet with enemies converging and time ticking away, will their love be enough to bring them together across the galaxy?

An Imperial Scholar by day. An assassin by night. The World of Cultivation has changed. Elemental Mancers. Flux Mancers. Spirit Mancers. Soul Mancers. Raining down fire and splitting oceans. Destroying mountains with a single stomp and calming skies with a glance. Controlling the tides of Karma, while wielding the souls of others like a puppeteer tugging on the Lines of Fate. The most mysterious of them all were Spirit Mancers, a truth that Theron was more than intimately familiar with. Due to one's Tribulation, his life was turned upside down. His family, his rage, his somber sadness becoming nothing more than Bad Karma's fuel for a madman. He was once a gentle young man, a non-combative Water Mancer who wanted nothing more than to read his novels to the sound of the rain and one day become an Imperial Scholar. But now... Everything had changed. He donned a cloak in the silent night as the clouds above gathered. Pulling its hood over his chilling blue eyes, he stalked off into the darkness. The first droplets fell. He would become the nightmare of his enemies, the blade hidden in the shadows of Heaven's tears. The River of the Night.

Fui caçada desde o momento em que nasci, por ser considerada uma aberração. Mas fui acolhida e protegida por aqueles que conheciam a verdade sobre minha natureza. Cresci aprendendo a me passar por uma entre eles, enquanto buscava poder. Para mim, o poder não era apenas um meio, mas a chave para um futuro em que eu pudesse finalmente ser eu mesma, sem medo ou restrições. Séculos depois, a verdade finalmente se revelou, desvendando as razões por trás da perseguição implacável e os eventos que marcaram meu nascimento. Uma verdade sombria e cruel me foi roubada, assim como a vida daqueles que ousaram defender o que era meu por direito. E agora, não me esconderei mais. Ressurgirei das cinzas do meu passado para reivindicar o que é meu e derramarei fúria sobre aqueles que me causaram tanto sofrimento.

In the heart of a quiet town, a centuries-old curse stirs from the shadows. Long ago, on Valentine’s Day, Mary’s life ended in betrayal and blood. Now, her spirit lingers in a monstrous vessel—a cursed cat that brings death to any who dare speak her name. When teenage orphan Tasha Monroe adopts a stray cat at her boarding school, she unknowingly invites an ancient evil into her life. As students begin to vanish and chilling whispers of Mary’s curse resurface, fear grips the school’s ivy-covered halls. No one is safe from the creature that lurks in the night—a monster that kills without warning and vanishes without a trace. But the horror doesn’t end with bloodshed. It plays with its prey—taunting, lurking, and feeding on their terror. As Tasha becomes entangled in the legend, she realizes the curse is more personal than she could have imagined. With the town descending into chaos and the shadows tightening around her, Tasha must uncover the truth behind Mary’s wrath. But the question remains—can the monster be stopped, or is death inevitable once the name Mary is spoken? In Black Valentine, love and betrayal intertwine with vengeance and blood. And once the curse is awakened, the only gift Valentine’s Day brings… is death.

When Amira Akanji returns to her ancestral village of Ereke, she expects peace and palm trees—not the face of a stranger who claims to know her from another life. He's a gifted painter. He's impossibly familiar. And he's painted her face in a portrait dated years before she was born. As the mysterious Ìrètí Ìlú festival approaches, Amira is drawn into a web of ancestral secrets, timeless love, and a haunting curse that has followed generations of women in her bloodline. One night in paradise will change everything. But will it lead to love… or to ruin? ---

The Soulless Messengers, a despised and persecuted people, wander the continent collecting gold coins from the emperor to escape a curse that has been passed down through generations. Among them is Azadine, who was born under the worst of curses. With no magical talents, he becomes the lowest-ranked messenger, traveling the continent and fulfilling the requests of petitioners in exchange for gold. As a powerful mage appears to unlock the clan’s curse, a vast conspiracy hidden by his twin sister Arael’s rebellion slowly comes to light. How will Azadine face the impending doom that awaits him?

An ordinary high school girl, Anran, has her life changed forever by her grandmother's bizarre wishes. She steps into a mysterious town full of vampires and enters the Sacred Court Academy. On her first day, her classmate at the same table turns out to be His Royal Highness, the heir to a noble duke. But before she can get used to her new surroundings, fangs in the shadows can't wait to reach out to her. Attacks come out of nowhere and danger looms, but that's only the beginning of the nightmare. Since then, a succession of mysterious and fascinating vampire dudes have burst into her world, each with an unknown secret behind them, dragging her into a whirlwind of deep, unsettling mystery. When an ancient witch doctor's bloodline awakens within her, Anran realise that her own life is tied up in a shocking conspiracy. In the dangerous and seductive world of vampires, she searches for the truth while struggling with the complex emotions of the vampires. With love and hate, blood and tears intertwined, what will be the end of this interracial love and thrilling adventure?

Once, they reigned supreme over the Lunaris Kingdom: Nyara Goddess of Night, Kail God of Night, and their daughter, Iyla, the Child of Night. But two centuries ago, the cruel hand of humanity struck them down, shattering their celestial reign. Betrayal led to their demise, their divine essence scattered across Earth. Now, reborn and unaware, they live mortal lives, their memories lost to the ages. Nyara, a 24-year-old woman on Earth, bears a striking birthmark that mimics the night sky across her back and arms. This causes her to feel alienated from her family and the world, she always covers it up. A nagging sense of incompleteness haunts her, a void where a past life should be. Kail, now 25, carries a strange birthmark from his chest down his arm, a faint echo of his godly past. He walks a lonely path, disconnected from those around him, feeling a profound sense of loss, as if something vital has been stolen from him. In a secluded forest, a 5-year-old girl named Iyla was discovered as a baby in forest, abandoned and marked with radiant patterns from her shoulders to her arms. She resides in an orphanage, forever overlooked for adoption due to her unusual markings.

A man gets reincarnated or transmigrated into a world full of steampunking, gods, and weird misconseptions. He fights the cruel world in order to find his lost memories and restore or destroy this body's life. Gifted three cards he must beat the odds that were never in his favor. -Read to find out more

This book is about a 15 year old boy who is trying to survive in a world where people have gone corrupted and kill to survive

A College student's soul transmigrated into a renowned Princess of 400 BCE who had a very mysterious and tragic ending. To survive from her obvious doom, she decided to have a lowkey and peaceful life away from royal struggle but she ended up falling in love with the nemesis of that Era, the notorious, ‘Dark Prince’ who was going to be the destroyer and damnation of the whole continent of that century. But, she didn’t know- She was the main reason for his damnation- For her, a lonely Prince turned into a ferocious monster, burning down the numerous kingdoms into ashes. ------ [Extract from the Story] In the solitude of an eerie night, I met that stranger again. He was standing tall and straight like a towering spruce, his profile dark against the moonlight as his long and slender fingers were wrapped firmly around the hilt of his unsheathed sword. His deep voice growled furiously while pulling out the sharp and shining blade from the bandit’s heart, “Aren’t you daring enough to lay your dirty fingers on my woman?” Drops of blood tainted the velvety carpet of the grass and the body of the bandit fell on the ground, numb and lifeless. I was awestruck by the smooth strikes of his sword and it was impossible to steady my erratic pulse. Suddenly, his cold and burning gaze fell on me. Though I never met him before, he still felt the closest person; an inexplicable sense of deja vu washed over me, creating an absurd familiarity that messed up all logic. Approaching me, he cupped my chin tenderly in his warm hand as his thumb gently wiped a drop of blood from my cold cheek, making my body shiver alarmingly. My heart was hammering in my ears and his compelling eyes riveted me to the spot. However, noticing his deep wound, I mumbled in a breathy and concerned tone, “Your injury looks deadly. You need immediate treatment.” A deep chuckle greeted me as he pulled me closer to him, wrapping his strong arms around my waist, "Don't bother about that, My love. Did I make you wait for long?" 'My love!! Is he supposed to be my damn lover?' __________ ‘Death is not a worry of mine Even if I must swallow poison I must have you, …’ ~ Lucian Mavis.

Luna, a young woman, is forced by her family to marry Xander, the CEO of the influential BD Group, as a gesture of gratitude for his family's support after her grandfather's heroic sacrifice. Initially, Luna is reluctant to give up her dreams and autonomy, fearing a loveless marriage. As Luna and Xander navigate their arranged marriage, they begin to see beyond their initial impressions. Xander, once a distant and obedient grandson, reveals a complex and caring side, while Luna's determination and spirit captivate him. Coming from different backgrounds and mindsets, Xander begins to realize Luna's arrogant behaviour towards him and begins to consider her a challenge for himself. As they spend more time together, their mutual respect and understanding blossom into a deep and passionate love. Xander begins to question his family's traditions and his own motivations, while Luna finds the courage to pursue her dreams and assert her independence. However, their love is threatened by the weight of family expectations, societal pressures, and the secrets of their past. Will Luna and Xander find a way to be together, or will their love be sacrificed for the sake of duty and tradition? The story explores themes of love, family, duty, and identity, set against the backdrop of wealth and power. It's a tale of two people finding each other in the most unexpected way and fighting for their love against all odds..

Asher Reed awakens in the jungle, his memories shrouded in mystery. He stumbles upon a lone restaurant, marked by a weathered "Midnight Kitchen" plaque. The restaurant, hidden deep within the jungle, seems to exist outside of time and reality. As Asher becomes entangled with the restaurant's ghostly clients, Emiko and Akira, he unravels the dark secrets surrounding the Midnight Kitchen. The twins, bound to the restaurant, seem to hold the key to Asher's past and the mysterious forces driving him. Will Asher uncover the truth behind the Midnight Kitchen, or will he succumb to its eerie allure?

Whispers in the Night" is a thrilling romance novel that follows Ava as she uncovers the dark secrets of Raven's Peak, a mysterious town shrouded in mystery and danger, where love and loyalty are tested in the face of ancient supernatural forces.

I never wanted an alpha. Not until I was handcuffed to him. I was pushed against the wall and mated. I had always thought that we had evolved beyond our basic instincts. I was an astrochemist and my dream was to study the meteors bombarding our planet and instead of ignoring me. HE CLAIMED ME.

Aiden was born a werewolf, but his past is shrouded in mystery—one that haunts him in dreams of blood and betrayal. When he crosses paths with a mysterious vampire girl, flashes of a forgotten life begin to surface. In his visions, she dies in his arms, his hands stained with her blood. The more he uncovers, the more he realizes that their fates have always been intertwined… and cursed. As ancient enemies close in, Aiden is marked by the Blood Moon—a sign of an ominous prophecy. Torn between vengeance and the undeniable pull toward the girl who warns him to stay away, he fights a battle not just for survival but for love. But fate is cruel. In the end, Aiden falls, sacrificing himself to protect the ones he loves. With his dying breath, he passes on his powers to her and their unborn child. She rises from grief, no longer just a girl, but a force to be feared—a powerful vampire who will shake the world. And their son? A werewolf destined to carry on his father’s legacy. Under the blood moon’s gaze, love and destiny clash. But in the end… will fate ever be kind to them?

One hundred thousand years ago, a foreign land invaded, leaving thousands of miles of land barren and all living things devastated!The great emperor Lu Xuan, in order to protect the people of the world, went into the abyss of heaven alone, used his body as a medium, and suppressed the entrance to the foreign land!But he didn't expect that a hundred thousand years later, he would suddenly receive a call from his descendants! 　　"Ancestor, are you still alive?" 　　"If you don't come back, the Lu family will... die out!" 　　... 　　On this day, the Heaven Burial Sword, which had been sealed for a hundred thousand years, was reborn, the sky wept blood, and thousands of swords wailed!"This emperor is just old, not dead!" 　　"A bunch of ungrateful people, how can they be worthy of this emperor's protection!"

*Excerpt* "Argh..." Ellie forced herself to stop moving, and she pushed the man dragging her away by her arm with all the strenght she could muster. "Aren't you listening to me? He's only a child. Please." she pleaded. The man was as solid as a concrete wall, and although he barely moved a step away despite the force she used in pushing him, her actions seemed to have made him stop dragging her. Or maybe not. Because the next second, she heard the sound of the sole of a shoe hit the ground, then another, and another... Turning around in apprehension, she realized the painter had finally turned from his painting and was walking toward her. Her bones froze instantly. His face... She had no words to describe how beautiful he was, even though his skin was almost white. His dark brown hair fell over his forehead, almost covering his dangerously cold dark grey eyes. His steps were slow and majestic, making him look like a top ranked demon walking out of hell with just one agenda — to end her miserable life. He reeked of bloodlust, and the aura around him radiated death and destruction. The hairs on her skin stood up in reaction to the threat approaching her, and knowing she couldn't outrun him, she fell on her knees. "P-please, I-im s-sorry for disturbing you a-and pushing him. My brother is only a child. He's sick and I'm the only one he has. If you must imprison me, then I beg you to at least take him to an orphanage." Ellie pleaded, stuttering for the first time in her life, her eyes fixed on the floor. A moment later, she felt a cold finger touch her chin, pushing her head. When that was done, he took off her mask, exposing her face. Ellie's heart was beating wildly by this time. There was no trace of warmth, neither did any emotion register on his face upon seeing her complete facial features. It was just plain, cold, blankness. "You are in no position to make demands." His lips finally moved, and the words that came out of his mouth crushed Ellie's heart. "It's not a demand. Just a request. I don't want him to die." She persisted. "What makes you think I would grant such a request?" "Because it's the right thing to do." Ellie gave the obvious answer, but his face twisted like she just spit poison at him. "Do I look like someone who gives a fuck about doing the right thing?" "No!" Ellie answered truthfully. "I'm sorry. I made a mistake. Saving my brother is not the right thing. It is the wrong thing. In fact, I can assure you it is the wrongest thing to do." She made a quick U-turn, and the painter's brows flew up in surprise for just a second, before his next order jumped out of his mouth. "Take her away." *** Life dealt Ellie Sander a cruel blow when her parents suddenly died in a car crash, leaving her to cater for her five year old anaemic brother, whose ability to walk was affected by the same crash. With no money, no stable job, and no help coming from anywhere, she was forced to take advantage of the insecurity in their town to fend for herself and her brother. Being a waitress in the day and a fake Vampire at night, she raised enough money and all went well until one night when she met with the real vampire, and her freedom was taken away.

In the fog-drenched city of Blackwick, where ancient ruins lie buried beneath cobbled streets, Jack Leyne has spent years trying to forget the past. His father, a bookseller obsessed with forbidden knowledge, vanished without a trace when Jack was a boy, leaving behind nothing but cryptic notes. For years, Jack buried the memories. Until the night a letter appears in his father’s handwriting. Drawn into a world of secret societies, eldritch horrors, and a power system unlike anything he imagined, Jack must undergo The Dreams, where reality bends, past sins resurface, and the price of failure is more than death. But as he pieces together his father’s fate, he begins to realize: Some doors should never be opened. And some truths should stay buried in the Echoes.

In the heart of medieval times, Atika, a tribal slave girl adorned with intricate tattoos marking her heritage, finds herself on the auction block once again. Known for her fierce spirit and unyielding defiance, she has been sold and returned by numerous masters, none able to tame the wildness within her. Atika's life changes when Virgil, a handsome and tall pureblood vampire, attends the auction. Cold, sadistic, and narcissistic, Virgil's reputation precedes him. Yet, he is immediately captivated by Atika's beauty and fiery spirit. Her feral nature reminds him of a wild kitten, earning her the nickname "kitten" from him. Intrigued and seeing potential in her that others have missed, Virgil places a high bid, securing Atika as his new possession. He brings her to his grand estate, a place of opulence and dark secrets. There, he plans to mold her into a perfect servant, but he is also drawn to the possibility of something more—an unusual bond that neither can yet define. Excerpt: The moonlight filtered through the high, arched windows of Lord Virgil’s estate, casting an ethereal glow over the polished marble floors. The imposing figure of Virgil, a tall and handsome pureblood vampire with raven hair and piercing red eyes, stood in the center of the grand hall. His gaze was fixed on Atika, the human slave girl who knelt before him, her tribal attire and tattoos a stark contrast to the opulence around her. Atika's spirit was unbroken despite her circumstances. She was feisty, with a sharp tongue and a sweetness that could disarm even the coldest of hearts. But Virgil was not easily swayed. His narcissistic and sadistic nature made him a master of control, and he relished the challenge she presented. “Kneel, kitten,” Virgil commanded, his voice smooth and unwavering. Atika hesitated for a moment, her eyes flashing with rebellion, but she complied, sinking to her knees before him. She hated the nickname he had given her, but there was a strange intimacy in the way he said it, a possessiveness that sent shivers down her spine. Virgil stepped closer, his tall frame towering over her. He reached out, lifting her chin with a single finger, forcing her to meet his gaze. “Such a feral kitten,” he murmured, a hint of amusement in his voice. “You remind me of a wild creature, untamed and full of fire.” Atika’s breath hitched, but she refused to look away. “I am not a pet,” she said defiantly. “I am a warrior.” Virgil chuckled, the sound low and dangerous. “You are whatever I say you are,” he replied, his thumb brushing over her lips. “And right now, you are mine.” His eyes flickered to the brand on her shoulder, the mark that declared her a slave. His expression darkened, the amusement vanishing as quickly as it had appeared. “Who branded you with this mark?” he demanded, his voice cold and sharp. Atika’s heart pounded, fear and anger warring within her. She knew that revealing the name would bring death, but Virgil's patience was not infinite. She remained silent, her defiance a silent challenge. Virgil’s eyes narrowed, his grip tightening on her chin. “Answer me, kitten,” he growled, his voice a dangerous whisper. “Who dared to mark you as their property?” Tears welled in Atika’s eyes, but she refused to let them fall. She took a deep breath, her voice trembling as she finally spoke. “His name is Varek,” she said her voice barely a whisper. “He is the one who branded me.” Virgil’s expression grew darker, a deadly calm settling over him. He released her, turning away with a dangerous grace. “Varek,” he repeated, the name like poison on his lips. “He will pay for this.”

Young training monk Alex used to wander through the peaceful temple and village， his heart calm and serene. But then， a beautiful girl suddenly entered his life， stirring feelings within him. Just as their emotions began to grow， an unexpected alien hunting game put their lives in danger. Crisis after crisis， they discovered their true purposes. Upon their first meeting， Alex said，“My master told me I must not be attached to worldly desires…” FULL book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Night-Hunting-Games-Pubang/dp/B0DD4HRRG9