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I never wanted an arranged marriage, especially not to a man I loathe. But then I met someone—a man I thought I could love, only to discover he’s a monster with a soul darker than the one I'm being forced to marry.

He'd given up on finding his soulmate, until he finds her. Married to someone else. Born with a restless spirit that guides him out west, Samuel wanders, searching but uncertain what for. He'd given up on finding his soulmate, until he finds her. Married to someone else. Trapped in a loveless marriage. The man she calls husband only touches her with his fists. Samantha can't see a way out.

Grace is a young girl born into poverty and lack, who is tasked with caring for her brother and sisters; until an unthinkable tragedy rips her family from her, and forces her into a life on the streets. She survives struggles, and loss of such magnitude it would destroy most, but she only grows stronger.

A small tale of Grace and her experiences being immortal. She reveals what it takes to survive and to merely exist. Some would say she's prideful, brutal yet she still remains...

I'm JoAnna Lynn. This is my small, simple tale of my dark life! My time of 'Love' and how everything can change in an instant!

Two epic short tales of love, lust, and cruel desires! Get lost in these amazing short stories about Vampire Ladies and their small journeys into immortality!

The Hotel Lamia chain is famous as a place to play and feed, and the Las Vegas location delivers on this delicious promise. Humans go to find cheap thrills on the edge of The Strip and vampires find no shortage of ways to satisfy their hunger. But for some, the bloodlust is overwhelming. Like Chaima, who exacted revenge on her attackers and was entombed in Morocco for eighty years. Now she's locked herself in the Hotel Lamia Las Vegas, battling her inner demons.

The quaint town of Willowbrook nestled in the heart of the countryside exudes a timeless charm and beauty. The main street is lined with charming boutiques, cafes, and local businesses that radiate warmth and familiarity. Vibrant flowers burst with colorful blooms in window boxes and hanging baskets, adding a touch of whimsy to the picturesque scenery. The townspeople always greet each other with friendly smiles and engage in neighborly conversations that create a strong sense of community.

In The Conspiracy Theory: A Thriller of Deception, Jake and Sarah are two investigators, who have devoted their lives to fighting against the forces of evil. When they stumble upon a conspiracy that threatens to upend society as we know it, they are plunged into a dangerous world of secrets and deception. As they delve deeper into the conspiracy, they encounter a secret society, double agents, and a web of lies that seems impossible to unravel. But they won't back down, even as their lives are threatened at every turn.

I never wanted this life. My dreams were simple—love, and maybe college. But now I'm bound to Bobby, the Mafia King of Chicago. He both terrifies and captivates me. So why does every touch from him send my heart pounding like a war drum?

Addie Marsh and her boss, Dr. Clara Starr, stumble upon an abandoned boat along the shore of Chesapeake Bay. Department of Natural Resources Officer Blue Wild reveals that the boat’s livewell is filled with blood. The grim discovery of a severed finger propels them into a mystery far darker than the waters that brought the boat ashore.

This is based on a true crime story: In the bleak dawn of the 1950s, a young, unmarried mother's life was irrevocably fractured. The abduction of her son – a savage violation – became a generational wound, a festering sore that poisoned her existence for decades. This vibrant, hopeful woman, barely out of adolescence, had poured her soul into nurturing her child, only to have that love cruelly, violently ripped away.

My ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) score is 6. According to numerous academic studies, that puts me at risk for over 23 negative health outcomes, including diabetes, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory and liver disease, cancer, and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide.

Etta James didn’t want much from life. Her only goal was to live free from the controlling hand of her family and their illegal activities. That was what brought her and her best friend across the country, from Boston to Tucson. But when her best friend is killed in a car accident, Etta James must re-evaluate her life and her goals, as well as the best way to survive. In such an uncertain time, the one thing Etta knew was that she wasn’t looking for love; and she certainly wasn’t looking for Cad Bara.

Trapped in the grip of Ioannis' prison, a group of women endured unspeakable horrors, their lives seemingly lost to despair. But when fate brings together an unlikely alliance of men determined to free their mates, hope rises. Each couple's story is one of love, survival, and the unbreakable bond that forms when two souls refuse to surrender—even when the odds seem insurmountable.

In the 1850s in Briarwood, Missouri, Maggie Hartwell built a life she’s proud of, running Hartwell Mercantile and becoming a pillar of her small community. When she marries local farmer Daniel Whitaker, it seems her life has finally reached the peace and happiness she’s always desired. However, Maggie’s world is soon disrupted by the return of the Townsend family, long-time adversaries with old grudges against the Hartwells. Tensions rise as Edward Townsend’s obsession with Maggie intensifies, and dangerous threats emerge.

“A Double Shot of Espresso” When fate brings Richard and Jackie back together after fifteen years, sparks fly—but so do old wounds.

Marie is heard to call herself 'The unluckiest woman in the World' as she relates tragic events in her life. Once happily married, with two pretty daughters, her world is turned upside down when Ian, her husband, leaves her for another woman. She meets Barry, and life is wonderful, for a while, then Barry walks out of her life.

What would you do if Fate gave you a second chance at life? Would you learn from your past mistakes and take it as a golden opportunity to correct all wrongs? Fate has given Ellie another chance. The question remains... would it be worthwhile?

In the midst of an investigation into a spree of child murders, Private Investigator, Hank Dolan takes on a missing person's case that tests his limits. Hired by a Descendant, a goddess that woke up in a mortal body along with all the other gods and goddesses two years before, Hank is thrust into the mysterious and grisly. Meanwhile, the 'hybrid', Sadie Fuller, strives to stay hidden, from both the authorities and evil Descendant Set who hunts for her in the city.