When Reid Meets A Girl After His Torture

When the world begins to unravel under the weight of a dying prophecy, Commander Seralyn Virellia, heir to the Elven Dominion, is forced into a dangerous alliance with the last person she’d ever trust Kaela Morwyn, a half-demon witch wanted for war crimes and shadowcraft. Their meeting is supposed to end in blood. But magic has other plans. Hunted by kingdoms, bound by an ancient sigil, and haunted by their shared pasts, Seralyn and Kaela must journey through cursed lands, battle otherworldly beasts, and confront their darkest fears. As blades clash and sparks fly, hate begins to burn into something far more dangerous… desire. But in a world crumbling under the Hollowing, can love between an elf and a witch save what’s left? Or is their union the final step toward total destruction?

Subtitle: Where Love Broke Through Winter. Back Cover - Synopsis: Layla Clementine fled a marriage that turned her into a shadow. Stripped of her life, her art, and her voice, all she sought was to rebuild herself in silence. But winter wasn't over yet. One night, at the edge of a forest and under the blood of twilight, she crossed paths with a tall, bloodstained duke. A man of ice and storms, shaped by cruelty and silence. He never sought redemption. And she no longer believed in miracles. And yet, fate had a story in store for them, written in thorns, ink, and scars, then the dawn's rising that would bind their love together. As the past strikes again, and two men-one sweet as a disguised poison, the other cruel and obsessed in wanting to posses her-threatening to tear her new world away... Layla must decide: ¿How far is it worth loving a beast waiting for a heart that seeks to blossom, when you are learning to become human again and move beyond your past?

People are born with magical wings that show them their path in the flying kingdom of Aetheria. Sam, who is seventeen years old, has always kept a terrible secret: their wings sparkle with rainbow colors, which hasn't happened in a thousand years. Alex, the best young knight in the country, finds out Sam's secret while on a dangerous rescue mission. This turns their lives upside down. Alex has golden wings that claim they will one day be king or queen, but their love for Sam goes against everything they've been taught. Plus, Riley, Sam's best friend and a strong young witch with silver wings, has loved Sam behind his back for years. An old evil comes back to life and threatens to destroy their floating land. The three friends have to work together to save everyone. They learn that love comes in many forms and that being different might be what saves them all. Will the kingdom end because of their forbidden feelings, or will rainbow wings finally bring Aetheria the magic she needs to stay alive?

They say money can't buy happiness. But for her, it bought everything-except the life she lost. All her life, Andi Navarro believed one thing: Money solves everything. Maybe that's what growing up poor does to a person-when every meal is uncertain, when every dream feels too expensive, and when love is the only thing you have left. But then one night, everything crumbles. A tragic car crash takes her parents. And just when she thought things couldn't get worse, an old man shows up at their funeral claiming to be her grandfather-the same man her mother never spoke of. Turns out, her mother was an heir to a billion-dollar empire-before she ran away with a poor mechanic and chose love over legacy. Now, Andi is left with two younger siblings, a luxurious mansion, and millions of dollars wired to her bank account overnight. At seventeen, she's no longer just a poor girl trying to survive. She's an heiress, a sister, and the new face of a bloodline she barely knows. And with great wealth comes whispers, power plays, and vultures in designer clothes. But Andi Navarro isn't here to be eaten alive. She's here to win. Because in her world, money can buy loyalty. Money can buy silence. And most of all, money can buy her a new beginning. Even if it costs her everything.

Labelled as a good person but has a wicked heart --- Astra believed that following the norm is the right path. Despite having a lot of evil thoughts, she never did any of them. Hence, when she died, she believed Heaven is her destination. As for being wicked? Let the heavens purify her heart. To her surprise, she did not enter Heaven. She was not in hell either! Given the chance to start over again with responsibilities stuck to her as soon as she arrived, Astra felt like doing good meant nothing. Might as well be the bad guy!

One day, invaders called Zeytians descended onto earth killing two-thirds of humanity and brought about a corruption that overtook the land. Saved by a Goddess; Eden, Humans were granted power beyond comprehension, ‘Spirit Essence’. Mankind wants to use their newfound power and what’s left of humanity to reclaim Earth but our protagonist Kei and his younger brother Lok both hybrids between Zeytian and Human wants to find the invaders in hopes of having a life free from the hatred of humans.

Why are you resisting will you rather risk your life than take my hands he yelled frustration clearly written on him face, oh please stop acting like you care she replied struggling to get up on her own, seeing that she's a lost cause he swept her off her feet carried her in his hands straight to the car, ignoring her continuous yelling.

After losing both of her parents in a tragic car accident, Karla Smith, a determined young Australian woman, leaves everything behind and moves to New York City, the place where her late mother was born and raised. Armed with ambition and heartbreak, Karla sets out to rebuild her life and pursue her dreams of working in digital marketing. Landing an internship at one of the biggest and most prestigious marketing firms in NYC, Karla finds herself in a world of power suits, ruthless deadlines, and billion-dollar campaigns. At the helm of it all is Dominic Vale, a strikingly handsome, wildly successful CEO who seems to have the world at his feet. Admired, envied, and borderline worshipped, Dominic is used to getting what he wants... except for Karla. To Karla, Dominic is just another arrogant boss, until sparks begin to fly. But with her focus set on survival, juggling long work hours, university tuition and rent, she has no time for distractions, especially not from a man like him. Tension rises and lines blur between ambition and attraction. Karla must decide what she's willing to risk for her dreams and for a love she never saw coming.

When reality and fantasy merge, the line between them fades. The ordinary world changes as myths and dreams come to life, making the impossible feel real, And where dangers are threating human kind existence.

im SO sorry for writing this guys, I hope solace embraces you after the cacophony of anguished wails you will utter. Heavily reliant on dark humor, this story is not to be taken seriously.

Story About a boy and a girl and there by chance meeting that changes everything.

A teen named Zach suddenly awakened into a higher plane where magic and danger of different kinds are abundant, as a curious kid and a good observer he navigates through the intricate world he stumbled upon to learn and understand how fantasy tells us more about our reality.

Tyler thought he had everything: good grades, a loving girlfriend, and a picture-perfect life. But everything shatters when an anonymous text warns him that his girlfriend, Alexis, is cheating. Dismissing it as a prank at first, Tyler’s world is turned upside down when he catches her in the arms of Logan Carter—the arrogant, untouchable captain of the football team. Heartbroken and humiliated, Tyler finds himself tangled in an unexpected game of cat and mouse with a mysterious texter. But things take a surprising turn when Tyler discovers that Logan was the mysterious texter all along. Fueled by anger, confusion, and a strange attraction he can’t explain, Tyler demands answers—only to receive an unexpected confession and a kiss that changes everything.

Noor Fatima, a soft-spoken and devout Muslim girl from the heart of Lahore, lives a quiet life filled with books, prayer, and dreams untouched by the world's cruelty. Her life is guided by faith, simplicity, and the warmth of a close-knit family that has sheltered her from danger and darkness. But everything changes when her path crosses with Leonardo De Luca—a ruthless Italian Mafia boss whose hands are stained with blood and sins too heavy to confess. Cold, feared, and merciless, Leonardo lives in a world where loyalty is bought, and love is weakness. He never believed in God, let alone redemption. Yet, when fate brings Noor into his world, he is disarmed by her innocence, her unwavering morals, and the purity in her gaze that sees past his violence. What begins as curiosity becomes obsession. What starts as protection becomes love—dangerous, forbidden, all-consuming love. As Noor is pulled deeper into the shadows of his empire, she must fight to hold onto her identity and her faith. And Leonardo? He must choose between the empire he built from blood and the light he never thought he deserved. But shadows never fade without a fight—and love, in their world, comes with a price.

The book uncovers the love of a princess of India and a trained assassin of Washington. K is assigned to kill the princess on the line of crown on her tour for the Washington palace. now, to get closer to her he is assigned himself as her bodyguard. Will k able to kill his Target or it would be a turning point for him?

Lin Yun, 36 years old, a widower, a mid-level manager in a private enterprise, is a single father, who has recently felt that he is encountering a mid-life crisis. Professionally, he faced adversity; domestically, he was in a cold war with his 14-year-old daughter; physically, he suffered from periarthritis and spoke daily of his agony. In the past few days, he had also uncovered a secret — his daughter was being a "Magic" girl. With the body of a young maiden, she battled extraordinary monsters and protected the city from attacks — this is the common perception of a "Magic" girl. But he was very aware that being a "Magic" girl came with life-threatening dangers. Should he stop her, or respect his daughter’s choice and find other ways to protect her? Gazing at the Heart Flower in his wardrobe, now covered in dust, Lin Yun, the former "Magic" girl who retired 19 years ago, was facing the third major decision of his life.

After a near death experience, Beatrice is given a choice between dying and returning to life but with a catch. She chooses to live but has to live her life repenting for all her soul's sins by helping people discover their fated lover's. She takes on the job as a matchmaker, giving people advice through the new power she gained that is being able to tell who is more compatible with who. One day, she comes across a man who she happens to be very compatible with. However, not so long afterwards, another man appears to be compatible with her and soon she finds herself facing off between three men interested in being her lover. Which one of them will she choose to be her true fated lover?

In a fractured world where ancient power and political bloodlines rule, Liora an orphaned warrior with a mysterious past has spent her life hiding from the prophecy that marks her as both a savior and a weapon. But everything changes the night she crosses paths with Selene, a cunning heir to the High Order, veiled in secrets and magic of her own. Bound by a destiny neither asked for, their connection sparks more than rebellion it ignites desire. As kingdoms collide, forbidden truths unravel, and war brews between the old gods and the rising chaos, Liora and Selene must decide: will they destroy each other, or remake the world together? Power, betrayal, and slow-burning passion clash in this sapphic tale of fate and firewhere love might be the most dangerous magic of all.

What happens when Royal blood and normal blood collide? What will she do when she fields out the Alpha King is her mate? Athena was the pack’s punching bag. The slave; as she was called by many of her pack mates. Her birthday was coming up and normally she wouldn’t care, but this war 17th birthday. The day that she becomes of age and finds her mate. And hopefully, the day that she can say goodbye to her awful life. But what happens when she finds out that her mate is none other than the main source of her pain? Will she forgive them all and become Luna? Or will the beating continue? Ares was named Alpha King after his after’s death 10 years ago. And because he’s king, he has to go check on the packs around his territory twice a years to make sure everything is running smoothly. He was about to go check on a pack, but a rogue problem made him late to go see the girl that desperately needed his help. But when he returns to his castle, his Beta brings news of new female human that his wolf has taken a sudden interest in. No one seems to know who she is or where she even came from. Can they uncover this mystery?

Claire had only one goal: to save her ailing adoptive mother, even if it meant agreeing to a dangerous deal. Forced into a contract marriage with Leon Yu—a cold and unyielding CEO—her mission was clear: make him fall in love, betray him, and walk away with his company’s secrets.But plans have a way of unravelingAs she got to know him, she realised that Leon wasn’t the heartless man she expected, and as her duty blurred into desire, she fell for him—hard. Yet when the weight of her deception became too much, and it was time to leave she left him with nothing but a letter and a shattered heart.Three years later, their paths cross again. Leon, now fueled by vengeance, drags Claire back into his life. But he doesn’t know the whole truth. Hidden in her past is a secret—a child born of their union.As love battles with betrayal and duty collides with desire, can they rebuild what was broken, or will the deceit that binds them destroy them forever?A tale of passion, redemption, and the thin line between love and lies. FYI; This is going to be a slow burn romance, so enjoy

just a short love story. Even if you count it as one.

Stuck between the pull of duty and selfishness, a man stands at the edge of the world. But he does not stand alone. At his side stands the Light Born from Dread, a Princess forsaken by Royalty, the Monster given Rationality, Grit, and and unbreakable desire to flip the world on it's head. In a world of horror and black, can this orphan rise above the challenges he will face? In a world of joy and tears, can he break the cycle carved in stone? Only time will tell, and even then she is an unreliable mistress.

He trod beneath a sky where seldom the sun glinted in on a day when it was bright, while walking in the shadow that memory cast but not the light itself: Reymond Steiner. He was 10 years old when his brother was eaten by something with no name, no form, no pity. He had been called mad by everyone, saying there was never such a creature and condemned by his own blood. Locked in a "fix-it" facility designed for that which is beyond comprehension. His parents could barely margin their grief and shame; they soon disappeared into death, leaving Reymond really alone. But, within these cold walls, he did not break; instead, he transformed into another kind of being. Silent, Patient, and Sharpened. As they opened the gates, a woman in black stood waiting for him, her face concealed, her voice soft as wind on a grave. She does not bring solace. She offers purpose. And there is an affiliation: an order hidden in plain sight. They hunt what the world denies. They track the Unknown. Reymond joins them, motivated by vengeance and a voice whispering in his ear: "It still watches you." In a world drenched in shadow, Reymond would rise through blood and bone, through secrets and screams, until he stood before the thing that stole his past—and threatened to end his future. The Unknown is real. And it

IT only took one splash of rainwater and one perfectly delivered insult for Becky Blaze to crash into Dante Marcono’s life. He’s dangerous, quiet, and absurdly rich. A cold-hearted heir with a smirk that could make kingdoms fall. She’s the storm. He’s the calm. Until she grabs his collar and makes the world tilt. Becky is loud, proud, and never backs down. Dante doesn’t do messy. But when her fire meets his ice, their world becomes anything but predictable. One argument turns to obsession. One glare becomes a challenge. One moment in the rain becomes the start of everything. She was never meant to be his. But he’s already calling her mine