JayMaximilian

One rules the world. The other owns her soul. Jasmine Thorne was born into a legacy of shadowed gold and cold equations, the brilliant heiress to a global empire that pulls the strings of history. But even a queen needs a protector, and Jasmine has Alexei Volkov. He is the Sovereign's shadow-a lethal, golden-eyed commander bred for war and bound to her by a blood-oath as ancient as their families. He is her most trusted weapon, her silent guardian, and the only man alive who dares to put his hands on her with the ferocity of a conqueror. As they navigate a landscape of collapsing markets, high-stakes espionage, and a rising new world order, the tension between them burns hotter than the fires of the cities they've conquered. From the pressurized cabins of stealth jets to the cold marble floors of high-tech vaults, their passion is a visceral, territorial storm. In this world of absolute power, Jasmine and Alexei don't just make love-they collide. Every touch is an assertion of dominance; every kiss is a desperate battle for survival. He will burn the world to keep her safe. She will break every law to keep him at her side. Experience a billionaire romance where the stakes are global, the secrets are lethal, and the intimacy is as raw, intense, and unyielding as the iron-willed man who claims his throne at the feet of his queen.

When Amara Nwosu, a broken Nigerian photographer, lands in the vibrant heart of Lumeria, all she wants is silence- a place to heal, a city to disappear in, and a project to keep her hands busy while her heart stays numb. But Lumeria has its own plans. The city hums with color and chaos, music and memory, and somewhere between the rain-soaked markets and golden riverbanks, she crosses paths with Kairo Mbeki - an architect with a past as heavy as hers and eyes that see far too much. Their worlds collide under the weight of coincidence, and something unspoken sparks between them: a pull neither of them wants to name, a connection that feels both familiar and forbidden. As Amara's camera begins to capture the soul of Lumeria, Kairo becomes the part of it she cannot frame - the one thing she can't walk away from. But love in Lumeria isn't simple. Between family expectations, personal scars, and the ghosts of everything they've lost, both must decide whether healing means holding on... or finally letting go. In a story of second chances, cultural beauty, and quiet resilience, Call Me by Your Name reminds us that sometimes, love doesn't ask for grand gestures - it just asks to be seen.

In a fractured world where emotion fuels magic and silence seals fate, Seren-Threadless and unclaimed-awakens a power long forgotten. When the Crimson Court attacks and the Maw begins to stir, she must navigate dominions ruled by wolves, witches, vampires, and Keepers, each bound by ancient threads of memory and grief. But Seren is no ordinary girl. She carries a crystal of bound silence, survives the Trial of the Moonbound, and becomes Driftbound-able to weave emotion itself. As war looms and Umbros, the sealed god of silence, begins to awaken, Seren must choose: destroy what remains of the world, or become the thread that binds it. Epic, lyrical, and haunting, Blood of the Hollow Moon is a tale of fractured magic, forgotten memory, and the courage to become more than fate intended.

She spent her life running from the empire that destroyed her family... only to fall into the arms of its two most dangerous heirs. For years, Elena Cruz has lived under a stolen name, hiding from the Sterling dynasty - a ruthless corporate empire built on power, lies, and blood. A forged scholarship to the elite Sterling Academy is her last chance to disappear for good. But the moment she arrives, she collides with Damian Sterling - cold, calculating, and impossibly magnetic - and his younger brother Adrian, reckless, charming, and just as dangerous. Both are drawn to her... and neither believes she's who she claims to be. When a mysterious letter exposes her as the missing heir to the Sterling fortune, Elena is thrust into a world of cutthroat boardroom politics, high-stakes seduction, and a corporate conspiracy that could destroy her. The brothers are rivals in business and in love - but they may be the only ones who can protect her from the shadows closing in. The clock is ticking toward the Founders' Gala, where one choice will crown her as the empire's savior... or its downfall.

I've spent my entire life running from nameless people who desire my powers. Marked for sacrifice from infancy, I have... Since the death of her parents, Rachel, born with uncontrolled abilities, has been pursued by a masked cult. Marked for a horrible fate, she runs from Pack to Pack. Betrayed by those she trusts, she runs to the Blue Solstice Pack, believing herself to be Ymir, her past torturer. There she encounters two strong twin Alphas, Luka and Mika Solstice, who not only assert her as their mate but also start a lethal love triangle involving seven mighty Alpha Kings. Rachel has to face her destiny among dreams of her sad past, a masked cult, and a sinister secret hiding under the surface. Will the harsh turns of fate kill her or will she live to fulfil the prophecy?

Once a upon time they were a happy family. One accident changed it all. Mum and dad gone. Sister missing, Will they ever find her and bring her back? Is she safer with them or without them? Maybe letting her go is the best thing? The enemies are watching and waiting for the right time to break this family once again, Can they win the battle once again without losing anyone again?

Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded. It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers. The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational. The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves. Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.

Laura has always wished she would become a tomb raider and which she did with the help of her best friend Ralph. But things got twisted when she learnt about her past life. Find out in this thrilling story of love, adventure, betrayal and death..

David's choices

Mated and marked with the Alpha of the shadow pack of the north, Lena finds herself stuck in a life that she never enjoyed love and respect from her mate, Abel. Coming to terms that she could no longer take the humiliation from and the entire pack, she made up her mind to leave the mortar the expense of her life. Being treated like royalty in her new home, her new mate was everything Abel was not. Romance got intense and Lena finds out she's pregnant, this also conjured her superpowers she never knew she had. *** The Shadow pack faces a Great War that they will need help and the only place Abel could go was where he had to face Lena, the woman he treated with hostility. Will Lena agree to help the man that was cruel to her? Will Lena save the pack who humiliated her? Will Abel agree to her terms to save his people? Will he let his pride get in the way? Read to enjoy this intriguing story of love, hate, mercy and forgiveness.

"Go to hell " he said with stern and harsh voice. "N....no no no" she said with folding the hand of his. "I love you so much. Please don't do this." "You're my worst mistake in my life that i marry you. Now, I'm in my full senses saying this. He said, putting his finger on his heart, "I divorce you." Abruptly, she kept the hand on his mouth. Please, don't say another word. "I.... will kill myself." He removed her hand and grabbed her hand, what did you say, say again. She said with tremble voice, "I..... I'm not want to repeat that sentence." "Ohhhh madam, stop this useless tantrum."

Beauties? Don't annoy me, please. I don’t have time to play with all of you. Money? I like it! But it really bothers me that I own so much money. Power! That is my favorite. However, my power is so enormous that I myself even feel scared! You call me Brother Jiang? That’s how people used to address me, but now they call me ‘Mr. Jiang'. People always say that the whole world will be shocked if I stamp my feet. Hmm, not really. I don't have much strength on my feet. And they also say that my words can bring sanguinary slaughters. It's just kidding. Actually, my life motto is peace. What's more, they say that I can do anything I want all over the world. Come on. They even don't know me at all. How could they have the chance to talk to me?! Now, I get the system as my guidance. The door of becoming a hero has opened. Since then, an ordinary security guard heads forward and never stops.

*The Broken Egg* is a gripping tale of fragility and resilience set in a small, sunlit village. When a mysterious, cracked egg appears on Clara's windowsill, it unravels a chain of events that shatters the town's quiet facade. As Clara digs deeper, she uncovers buried secrets tying the egg to an ancient prophecy-and a looming disaster. With time running out, she must piece together the truth before the fractures spread beyond repair. A haunting blend of mystery and metaphor, this novel explores the delicate balance between hope and despair.

We have been friends for ten years, does that make us best friend? I dated his cousin, jilted and dumped her, does that make me a betrayal ? Now, I want to date his sister and dumped her too. Does that make me wicked? I have two diaries One was filled with writings on how I made his cousin cried And I'm about the second with how I'm going to make his sister cry They said you dont do things without reasons. Maybe I have my reasons or not, that's a secret between me and my diary But my diary, why did the last page of my diary wanted to make a little change?

Zara, a twenty-year-old struggling to make ends meet with two demanding jobs in the city's underbelly, finds solace in a secret sketchbook filled with bold fashion designs. Despite her meager circumstances, her imagination runs wild with dreams of luxury and creativity. That is, until she meets Ethan Maxwell, a reclusive tech mogul with a mysterious past and a penchant for secrecy. Ethan, who has built an empire through sheer determination and grit, is drawn to Zara's raw talent and unyielding spirit, qualities that echo his own guarded past. As Zara navigates the cutthroat world of high society and corporate intrigue, she realizes that wealth and privilege come with hidden costs and dangers. Meanwhile, Ethan finds himself captivated by Zara's authenticity, a refreshing change from the superficiality that surrounds him. As they grow closer, their differences spark an undeniable attraction. However, a rival from Ethan's past emerges, threatening to destroy their fragile connection and expose secrets that could jeopardize everything. Can they build a future together, one that balances love, ambition, and trust, or will the shadows of their pasts tear them apart?