Derek Hale

Shoved into the backseat of his father's car right after graduation, Riley Hale ended up marching toward a company building with a bagged lunch and a pen. Still in his toga, the fresh graduate never thought he’d land in the office of the continent’s top lizard, err, dragon, as his aide. And that would’ve driven any person wishing for a corporate career to tears. After all, who wouldn’t want to serve the fastest ticket up the corporate ladder: Kael Dravaryn, the infamously elegant, unhinged, and extremely overpowered Dragon Lord of the continent? Well, that would be Riley. The same Riley who didn’t expect to spend his days dodging fireballs, dressing his boss in robes more complicated than dark magic, and serving as a literal target during morning sparring. Now trapped in a job he never truly agreed to, the hardworking aide decided to hold out until it was time for his glorious resignation. But leaving a dragon’s clutches could never be easy, especially one with elemental mastery and a finger worth a private army. Yet, as Riley, who longs to quit, attempts to navigate ancient politics, wyvern threats, and other accidents (many of which are definitely not his fault), he might just hallucinate himself into seeing something beneath his boss’s arrogance and molten glares. Maybe he’d actually care if Riley got turned to ash.

Derek McCoy era um homem que passou a vida inteira enfrentando adversidades e injustiças. Depois de ser forçado a se contentar com sobreviver em vez de viver, ele finalmente encontrou seu lugar no mundo, até que tudo foi tirado dele uma última vez. Após perder sua vida para vingar seu irmão assassinado, ele reencarna até encontrar um mundo digno de se viver, um mundo cheio de magia e monstros. Acompanhe-o em sua jornada, de irmão enlutado a soldado alienígena. De bebê a Mago Supremo. ------------------------------------------- Tags: Transmigração, Protagonista Masculino, Fantasia Ocidental Cronograma: 12 capítulos/semana (a menos que eu esteja doente ou aconteça algo) Comprimento do Capítulo: 1200 - 1400 palavras Aviso: O protagonista não é um herói nem um anti-herói. Ele é uma pessoa quebrada, cínica e misantropa em busca apenas de seu próprio benefício. Se você procura um protagonista bondoso e tolerante que vai por aí salvando pessoas em perigo, este não é o seu tipo de história. O mesmo vale se você deseja um protagonista imutável e sem desenvolvimento de personagem.

Derek McCoy was a man who spent his entire life facing adversity and injustice. After being forced to settle with surviving rather than living, he had finally found his place in the world, until everything was taken from him one last time. After losing his life to avenge his murdered brother, he reincarnates until he finds a world worth living in, a world filled with magic and monsters. Follow him along his journey, from grieving brother to alien soldier. From infant to Supreme Magus. ------------------------------------------- Tags: Transmigration, Male MC, Western Fantasy Schedule: 12 chapters/week (unless I'm ill or stuff happens) Chapter Lenght: 1200 - 1400 words Warning: The MC is not a hero nor an anti-hero. He is a broken, cynic and misanthropic person looking only for his own gain. If you are looking for a forgiving, nice, MC that goes around saving people in distress, this is not your cup of tea. Same if you want an unchanging MC with no character development. ------------------------------------------- Discord Server: https://discord.gg/suprememagus ---------------------------------------- Cover of Tiamat form Lith Verhen by josh groban aka manohar aka Animustw. My new Pfp was made by Josh (same as above). Visit the official discord for his official portraits of the characters.

Zoe Bell était la fille adoptive de la famille Bell. La nuit où elle a été chassée, son fiancé avait déjà le bras autour de son nouvel amour, faisant les gros titres dans les nouvelles du divertissement. Ensuite, Zoe s'est retrouvée prise dans un scandale après l'autre, tout cela parce qu'elle a été vue avec l'homme le plus puissant de Capital City. Tout le monde se moquait, convaincu qu'elle n'était rien de plus qu'un simple amusement passager pour M. Hale. Mais peu savaient que, dès le premier instant où il l'a vue, M. Hale n'avait qu'une seule pensée - Il allait s'emparer de l'amour avec audace !

Ayla Caddel thought she’d secured her happily ever after when she married Silas Locke, Maple County’s most sought-after entrepreneur. Ten years later? She’s basically the unpaid maid, live-in chef, emotional and physical punching bag… and apparently, the designated doormat for the Locke family. Her friends on the anonymous group chat she’s in: “He cheated on you again?” Ayla: “It’s just… in a man’s nature.” Her uterus: “Girl, I’m literally infertile now.” She sacrifices a six-figure job to stroke Silas’s ego, scrubs toilets with love, and still chips in for groceries — all while her husband is busy playing house with Elena Simmons, his pregnant mistress. One night, Silas brings Elena home like a guest star on a reality show, along with a major business partner and serves her divorce papers like they’re takeout menus. Heartbroken and still too in love to sign the divorce papers, she runs to the rooftop to scream into the night. But before she can figure out whether she’s crying or laughing, she overhears Elena on the phone with another lover and confronts her. Elena’s response? A smile. And a shove. The pavement rushes up to meet her. Her last thoughts? “Maybe I wasn’t the crazy one after all.” Then… darkness. But the next time she opens her eyes, she wakes up, not in a hospital, not in a morgue — but in her bedroom. Seven years before her death. This time? She knows better and carves out a plan not to let death take her again; Step one: Divorce that ‘perfect’ husband. Step two: Never look back. Step three: Absolutely, under no circumstances, fall for any man ever again— Wait. Who’s clinging to her hips like a love-struck octopus? Ezra Hale, Silas’ oh-so-dignified business partner, has entered the chat. Turns out, Ezra was never interested in Silas’s business. He only stuck around because of her. And the day Ayla died, he crashed his car into a truck and followed her into death with a broken heart. Now? He’s back. Seven years earlier. With one goal in mind: “This time, I’m not letting you marry that idiot.” Miles Penner: “Sir, the shareholders are watching.” Ezra: “Let them. I’m busy hugging my future wife.” And just like that, Ayla’s carefully crafted revenge plan hits a tiny bump in the road… Named Ezra Hale.

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. --The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website. --Artificial Intelligence / AI clarification: Since I started to write and publish The Mech Touch on 2018, I have never used AI tools to write my webnovel. All of my chapters are written and proofread directly by me for many years. The only automated tool that I have used is the basic spellchecker that comes standard with the Google Docs application. I have not changed my approach towards writing chapters for The Mech Touch even as technology has advanced and introduced new tools. I will continue to maintain my current approach for this webnovel until it has come to an end.

Derek Floyd, an orphan whose life was defined by hardship and loss, found an unexpected end when a tragic accident claimed his family's lives. Subsequently, consumed by grief, he committed suicide. But death was not the end for Derek. In a cosmic mix-up, as he crossed the threshold between worlds, judged for his sins, he inadvertently inherited the power over lust – a force of unimaginable potency. Lust, the deepest, darkest desire, sits in the heart of every being. Now a fugitive across countless realities, Derek must confront his newfound power and the overwhelming responsibility that comes with it. Haunted by his past and pursued by forces beyond his comprehension, he must face his fears and choose whether to embrace the power thrust upon him or become a catalyst for the universe's ultimate corruption. The fate of all creation hinges on the choices of a boy who never wanted to be anything more than an ordinary brother. Not even the ineffable gods and goddesses, with all their supple endowments, are free from lust. They, too, seek Derek, driven by an insatiable need to satisfy their deepest desires, making him the most coveted and hunted being in all of existence.

(WARNING: MATURE CONTENT) Hezekiah a powerful trybrid (vampire, werewolf, demon)a cold hearted, cunning, dangerous alpha who waited patiently for 200 years to take his revenge on Derek his uncle, the king. Hezekiah's boring, lonely life became lively the moment Adele entered his life.She brought light and joy into his dark,sad life. Adele and Robin were sent to live in Hezekiah's mansion has his witch but of course fate has another plans for both of them. Turns out Hezekiah's life wasn't the only one with mysteries. Will Adele and Hezekiah still be together after knowing their true identity?

Shantel Hale has spent her life trying to live above the dark shadows her mother’s reputation cast over her. She has seen powerful men fall at Jessica Hale’s feet— the infamous seductress popularly termed the modern day ‘Jezebel’ only to be left ruined afterwards. But unlike her sisters, who embraced their mother’s legacy to build fortunes and secure influential husbands, Shantel, the seventh and youngest daughter of Jessica Hale, had carved her own path in secret, gathering several awesome identities for herself. One of them was the elusive Elsa—an influential force in the corporate world, sought after by the most powerful executives. Invincible CEOs vie for her counsel, but she has consistently refused to step into the limelight while offering her services. Meanwhile, in a desperate bid to salvage his company that was crumbling after a scandal, Richard Domango turns to Elsa, convinced that she is the only one who can save him. Seeing that Richard had played right into her hands, Shantel will stop at nothing to demand for her pound of flesh from Richard for humiliating her in the past. But neither is ready for the sparks that begins to fly between them, especially Richard after finding out that his saviour, whom he fell helplessly for at first sight, is none other than Shantel Hale— ‘the seventh daughter of Jezebel’ and the very woman he’d felt nothing but blatant disdain for all his life. Will they allow their past to chart a vengeful path for them, or give in to the all consuming attraction growing between them in leaps and bounds by the day?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

Viola Hale was never meant to be a muse - just another muted accessory in Mercella Orlando's perfectly curated world of fashion, manipulation, and subtle brutality. But when sabotage, bloodied heels, and crushed dreams collide under the pastel lighting of "Punto di Vista", Viola must decide what kind of artist she's willing to become. A story about power, cruelty, talent, and the cost of originality - stitched together with glitter, venom, and blood.

Penelope Marks was a young, teenage girl living under the wrath of her step-mother, Mary. Bound by chores and work, she had no social life. The only things to keep her going were her books, art and fantasies. Being close to her eighteenth birthday, she had one goal: finish high school and get out of that house. With no Prince Charming to rescue her, she had no choice but to work hard to save herself. That was, until Derek Filmore came into the picture. A boy born to wealth and heir to his family's estate, one day Derek took notice of Penelope. Having no clue that he was lurking in the shadows, watching her, Penelope continued to work towards her goal of getting out of that house. Then, on that one fateful day, it happened... Suddenly finding herself free from Mary, Penelope now comes face to face with the real world. As she works through overcoming her traumas, she finds that life is not as easy as she thought it would be on the other side. Now, she is broken and scared with no idea on how to move on. With Derek by her side, she knows she is brave enough to face the challenge. Theres just one problem: Derek is also overburdoned with taking over the family's company and can't give Penelope all the attention she needs. Did Penelope find her Prince Charming after all? Or did her fantasy of finding her happily ever after have more flaws than she realized?

Hale, born and raised as a common villager in a small village, is blessed with an ability that’s requirements are a bit unusual? Now journeying through unknown land after a devastation passes through his village, he uses this system to grow stronger and find the person or thing that brought him tradegy.

Who would have thought that your life could change just because you give a bad rating to a game? Kalandra just wanted to vent his frustration because of the disappointing ending of the game he played. He left scathing reviews and ratings, then intended to forget everything. However, fate says otherwise. When he opened his eyes, he was already in the body of Lucian Hale, aka Navien, the antagonist who died at the end of the main story game he played earlier. The Problem? He doesn't know any of the intricacies of this character other than the fact that Navien is the antagonist of the game. Now he has to survive in the game he plays and find a way to avoid a terrible ending by trying to avoid the main story, especially the protagonist! Cover credit:

“Let go of me! Why now?” I snapped at them as they closed their distance on me while I moved backward towards the stairs. “What happened to all of you hating me?” I sneered, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to fall from my eyes. “I can't be a mate to monsters! You all despised me, made my life worthless the whole time, and you suddenly want me to accept being your mate?” I stared unbelievably at them as their eyes glinted with fury as they approached further. “Well, we still hate you but think of this as a favor,” Ryder taunted, his lips curling into a dirty smirk and I glared at him. “Favor?” I gaped at him, taking cautious steps backward. “At least, your wish has been answered,” Derek snorted, cocking his head while Sage stared coldly at me. “That's why we have decided on making you our mistress. Highly to think we would accept a murderer as our mate.” Mael added, his words sent shivers running down my spine. “You all are sick! Insane!!” I chuckled bitterly, to think they'd always put Lena first before me. They wanted me as their mistress. “Thalia! Be care—” before I could process what Sage was about to say as he reached out to me. I lost my balance and tripped. *** Eleven years ago, I was framed for killing my precious younger sister whom everyone loved, and they thought I should have been the one to die instead of her. Being the daughter of the Beta, I was stripped of my title and demoted to an omega and became a servant in the pack's house. I was despised by everyone, especially the quadruplets, the Alpha's sons. Alpha Sage, Alpha Ryder, Alpha Mael, and Alpha Derek— the ruthless and most feared, respectable Alphas who never took a break from tormenting me and making my life worthless. Ten years later, my younger sister who was thought to be dead, reappeared at the pack's doorstep, looking alive and well, and even more beautiful and elegant. She was welcomed happily by all the pack members and was desired by the quadruplet. I thought everything would go back to how it was but I was neglected and remained the omega no one wanted until my life took a shocking turn when I clocked eighteen. Fate had me mated to the Alpha's sons, not just one but all four of them but what's even more shocking was when they agreed to make me their mistress. I'd rather eat dirt! Cause, I won't be bending so easily.

He watched her for years. He stole her. He claimed her. Now he wants to break her… until she calls it love. Aurora Hale has always been quiet—an invisible girl in a loud world. But when a mysterious box appears on her bed containing her missing underwear and a red silk ribbon, she realizes someone has been watching her. Someone who knows where she lives. What she fears. And exactly when to take her. When Aurora wakes up, she’s no longer in her dorm room. She’s locked inside a cold, elegant mansion… and he’s waiting. Damien Wolfe — rich, brilliant, dangerous, and obsessed. He doesn’t want her love. He wants her obedience. He says she’s his. He says she’ll carry his child. And he says that no matter how much she fights, no matter how much she shivers when he touches her… She’ll never escape. Because love, to him, means owning her. Completely. ⚠️ Content Warning: This story contains scenes of stalking, non-consensual intimacy, psychological manipulation, forced pregnancy, and emotional trauma. It is a work of dark fiction intended for mature audiences (18+). Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Wyatt hale's life took a turn for the worse after he was blamed for the death of his Foster parents. After the loss of his best friend something awoke in him, some thing sinister. Giving him powers and abilities beyond normal human's comprehension. Now he sets out to defy the heavens, for making his life one misfortune after the other. Little did he know, the harsh truth was yet to come.......

Fanny’s life is picture-perfect—she has the best job in the city, a cozy apartment, and no desire to complicate things with romance. But when she returns home for her grandmother’s 70th birthday, she’s blindsided to learn that her family’s estate has been sold to Jacob Hale, a reclusive billionaire known for his cold, exacting ways. Jacob is everything she’s sworn to avoid; aloof, impossibly wealthy, and rumored to have left a trail of broken hearts. But when an unexpected inheritance clause forces Fanny to spend the summer in close quarters with him, her neatly arranged life begins to unravel. As sparks ignite and old wounds resurface, Fanny must decide if she’s willing to risk her independence—and her heart—for a man who doesn’t believe in love. Because sometimes, fate doesn’t just play its hand, it reshuffles the entire deck.

In a city where justice is a myth and shadows whisper louder than truth, former cop Matthew Hale walks the tightrope between redemption and ruin. Haunted by his partner's death and driven by a buried conspiracy, Hale is dragged into a secret war waged in the alleys, boardrooms, and digital backdoors of New York City. When a crime syndicate's façade begins to splinter, a rogue AI project resurfaces—threatening to erase not just lives but identities. With enemies closing in and allies who might be traitors, Hale must trust a haunted tech prodigy, a conflicted double agent, and a detective who still believes in justice. As the game escalates, the line between man and machine begins to blur. What began as a personal mission becomes a final stand for truth, memory, and the soul of the city. But in New York, the ghosts never stay buried for long… and some were never truly human to begin with.

In a world where bonds between alphas and omegas are sacred, Eren Hale, a quiet, orphaned omega, never believed he'd be chosen. But on his twentieth birthday, a glowing mark appears on his skin—he has been paired with an alpha. His fated mate is Caelan Drayen, the reclusive alpha of a remote border pack, feared and respected alike. Caelan never wanted an omega. His past is filled with scars and losses, and he's sworn never to love again. But fate cannot be defied. Each time they part, the bond burns. The fever rises. Their bodies ache for connection… and perhaps, their hearts do too. A slow-burning love story of healing, instinct, and the undeniable pull of soulmates.

"Ariel's wedding day turns into a nightmare when she discovers her adopted mother's dead body and is framed for the crime. But that's only the beginning. Betrayed by her best friend and mate, Ariel loses everything, including her unborn child. Consumed by a thirst for revenge, she makes a pact with Alpha Derek, the ruthless prince of the Shadow Pack. As she navigates the treacherous world of werewolf politics, Ariel must confront the darkness within herself and the prophecy that threatens to destroy her. Will she claim her true powers and exact revenge, or will she become the Alpha King's next victim?"

After losing her sister, Elena Moore is left hollow—adrift in a world that no longer feels familiar. Desperate for space to breathe, she leaves behind the noise of the city and moves to a small coastal town where the ocean is wide, the streets are quiet, and no one knows her name. Nathan Hale has lived in that same town for years, quietly tucked away in a weathered house on the cliff’s edge. Once a renowned author, he’s now a recluse—his pen abandoned, his world closed off after a heartbreak he never speaks of. When Elena and Nathan cross paths, it’s not instant or electric. It’s slow—deliberate. A glance, a pause, a word. Their connection grows not from sparks but from shared silences, aching memories, and the quiet recognition of someone who understands what it means to lose everything. As seasons shift and their walls begin to crumble, both must choose: retreat to the comfort of solitude, or take the risk of loving again—imperfect, fragile, and real. Beneath the Blue is a tender, deeply felt story about grief, healing, and the unexpected love that finds you when you stop looking and start feeling again.

As an orphan, Jared Hale had no one to rely on except himself. His poor status made him the center of mockery in his circle of classmates in his Academy days. He worked in a small store to sustain himself as he attended the Academy. Even though he struggles to survive on his own, he studies hard and maintains his grades without failing, and he's able to graduate without fail. But life is not as easy as it sounds. He still struggles even after years. But just when he was about to give up, a blessing struck down on him as the System recognized him as a host. Now Jared has a generous Money-Maker System. He is out to splurge on his wealth as he pleases and gets revenge on the people from his past.

In the cold halls of Hale Dominion—where scent is currency and power is classified—Alpha Riven Hale reigns untouchable. Sharp, composed, and bred for dominance, he has everything under control... until Ezren Vale arrives. An unregistered Omega with no lineage, no bond history, and no scent trail to trace. He’s beautiful, distant, and completely wrong. Because when Ezren walks in, Riven’s perfect world begins to unravel. Beneath the surface, Hale’s scent monitors begin to spike. The data says danger. The past whispers warnings. And somewhere deep in the archives, a long-buried trauma stirs—a forgotten bond, a dead Omega, and a truth someone paid to erase. But Ezren isn’t just a threat. He’s the trigger. And once he kisses Riven, it’s already too late. Now tangled in a game of dominance, memory, and control, Riven must decide what’s more dangerous: the truth they buried, or the Omega who’s slowly becoming impossible to resist.

The cathedral was a stunning sight, adorned with exquisite floral decorations that did nothing but added to it's grandeur. "We are here today," The priest began, his tone rich and commanding. "To witness the union of Manuel and Yvette in holy matrimony". "Before we proceed, if there is anyone here who knows of any lawful impediment to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace" . . . . . . "I object!". " On what grounds do you object, young man?". This marriage cannot proceed as it would be unlawful. A married woman cannot marry again not when I , her husband is still hale and healthy". Yvette Jasmin, a rising and well-known actress was over the moon about her upcoming wedding. She flew to Paris for her bachelorette party with her friends, however while drunk she haphazardly married an unknown guy who turns out to be her Brother-in-law, the man who had secretly harbored feelings for her for decades. But now entangled, he couldn't help it. Crashing her wedding was another thing, possessively claiming her was another. Whosoever wanted to get to her would have to pass through this wife slave husband.

En un mundo donde el alma define el poder y la voluntad lo transforma todo, jóvenes con habilidades extraordinarias se entrenan para convertirse en héroes. Entre ellos está Naoya Sato, heredero de un linaje temido y fragmentado, con la capacidad de copiar los poderes ajenos... aunque jamás al completo. Su obsesión por superarlo todo lo lleva a un camino de poder, rabia y autodescubrimiento. Junto a él, emerge Lyra Hale, una prodigio de la telequinesis cuya energía vital es tan pura como peligrosa. Su pasado, marcado por sacrificios silenciosos y tutores manipuladores, comenzará a resquebrajarse cuando la verdad sobre su origen comience a salir a la luz. Mientras ambos se enfrentan a su propio destino, una amenaza inmemorial despierta: Chrollo, un hombre antiguo que ha absorbido miles de almas durante siglos, en busca del cuerpo perfecto que le permita escapar del ciclo de la muerte. Su aparición pondrá en jaque a héroes, villanos y clanes por igual... y el mundo pronto entenderá que algunos poderes no pueden detenerse con fuerza, sino con voluntad. Con la Agencia del Número Uno al frente, dirigida por el excéntrico pero imponente Kaito Sato, y la sombra de una guerra inminente entre hermanos, clanes y muertos vivientes, cada batalla no solo es una lucha por sobrevivir... sino una guerra por el alma misma del mundo.

"And a little rabbit walks into the wolf's den foolishly- not aware the wolf will tear her apart viciously." --- Violet Blackwood grew up with a perfect life. Her father was the Alpha of the Blue Rise pack, the pack members loved her, and she had a mate who was devoted to her. However, when she finds herself pregnant after an unfortunate premeditated scheme, the beautiful web of lies and deception comes crashing down, revealing the ugliness within. Violet leaves the pack with vows to return for revenge and take back what was hers. Sylas Hale was a mysterious and powerful rogue. No pack dared to cross paths with him, steering clear of him. After losing his beloved mate to a tragedy, he turned to become someone indifferent to life. However, that one night had their paths entangled, and the connection between them went deeper than ordinary.

She walked away from the world of privilege. He rules it from the shadows. Their collision was inevitable. Savannah Hale, a fiery investigative journalist with a haunted past, never expected her search for the truth to lead her straight into the arms of billionaire CEO Julian Thorne—a man with secrets as dangerous as his charm. As desire simmers and danger rises, Savannah must decide: can she trust the man who could ruin her… or save her? Lies. Power. Temptation. Some vows are broken. Others are shattered.

Every student has a blessing, a unique power that shapes how they live, train, and survive. At Northridge Low-Risk Academy, most students are here for structure, safety, and a quiet path toward control. Ivy Hale isn't exactly average. Her blessing, Mirror Pain, can reflect any attack used against her. It’s powerful, defensive, and draining in ways most people don’t understand. But Ivy keeps her head down, sticks to routine, and lets others take the spotlight. That routine is broken when a high-risk blessing school shuts down. A few students from the now-defunct program are reassigned to Northridge. Most arrive with noise, loud personalities, strange habits, lingering tension. But one doesn’t. He slips past attendance lists, skips class, avoids conversation, and drifts just far enough to not be noticed. Ivy wouldn’t have seen him either if not for a pair of stray cats and a quiet moment outside school grounds. It starts there, with a cat, a conversation, and the smallest shift in Ivy’s life. But small shifts don’t stay small for long. Not in a world where danger never really disappears. It just changes schools. (Set in the same universe as Death Inc., but fully standalone. No prior reading required.)

I never asked for this life. I was in love with someone else—someone I believed I’d grow old with. But my father had other plans. He begged me to marry a man I didn’t know, Dexter Cooper, just to keep a promise he made years ago with his rich friend. When I refused, he said he would end his life. I didn’t want that on my conscience. So I agreed. Dexter didn’t want me either. He already had a girlfriend and made it clear that I wasn’t good enough for him. From the first day of our marriage, he hated me. He humiliated me, pushed me aside, and had affairs right in front of me. I had no voice, no one to believe me—not even my father. But then came Derek—Dexter’s younger brother. He noticed me, paid attention to what I said, and took good care of me. I finally felt like I was important. We got closer, and I started to really like him. A single secret moment between us turned things around completely. When the truth emerged about the betrayal and lies, I faced a choice: fight for respect or leave to guard my heart. This is my story of pain, love, and betrayal. I didn’t choose this war, but I won’t be a victim in it.