BUYING A CROWN

In the midst of a peaceful slumber, a student of Bahelm Institute is startled by an unexpected visitor - a magnificent dragon accompanied by her rider. As he wakes up, the memory of the dream lingers in his mind, leaving him with an insatiable curiosity to seek out the mysterious duo. Driven by his desire to uncover the truth, the student embarks on a perilous quest to find the dragon and her rider, braving unknown dangers and facing unexpected challenges along the way. Will he be able to unravel the secrets of his dream and discover the truth behind the dragon's visit?

Majid, a talented artist, never believed in love at first sight until he met Maria. Maria was everything he had ever wanted in a woman - beautiful, charming, and witty. Soon enough, they began a passionate relationship that seemed to be headed towards forever. However, things took a turn for the worse when Maria discovered that Majid was cheating on her. This shattered her trust and brought back traumas from a past relationship. Despite her heartache, Maria decided to leave Majid for good. But her heart continued to long for him, even as she tried to move on with her life. That was until she met Jamie Lawson, a charismatic man who she fell in love with. He was charming, successful, and everything she thought she wanted. However, Jamie had a secret that he had hidden from Maria and the world. He was a notorious kingpin, feared by many in the criminal underworld. When Maria discovered his true identity, she was thrown into a world of danger and intrigue. Will Maria stay with Jamie, knowing who he really is? Or will her lingering feelings for Majid pull her back towards him? Only time will tell in this gripping tale of love, loss, and second chances.

In the small town of Bloom Bottom, Willy Goodbooks lives a simple life with his wife, Mary, and daughter Raihana. Raihana, a powerful witch with multi-colored eyes, is ostracized by her peers and forced to hide her true powers. After her parents' passing, Raihana returns to her family home and lives a solitary life, practicing her craft secretly. But when people start disappearing from the town, the blame falls on Raihana, rumored to be a witch and in league with a pack of wolves. Detective Raymond Silverstein, an expert in paranormal cases, is sent to investigate the matter. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Raihana is not the culprit but a victim of circumstances beyond her control. Raihana's powers are tied to the moon's cycles, and she transforms into a powerful wolf during the full moon. The disappearances result from her uncontrollable transformations, and Raymond realizes that he must work with Raihana to find a way to control her powers. Together, they uncover a plot by a rival coven to frame Raihana for the disappearances and take over the town. The coven has been working with a rogue pack of wolves, and they plan to unleash chaos on the town during the next full moon. Raihana and Raymond must work together to stop the coven and rogue pack before it's too late. With her powers and Raymond's investigative skills, they can expose the true culprits and save the town. In the end, Raihana gained acceptance from the town, and her powers were no longer hidden. She and Raymond continue to work together to protect the town from supernatural threats, and Raihana learns to control her powers and transform into a wolf at will.

With the future of his people in Kalenje's hands, and he must find a way to break the curse and end Ara's cycle of destruction. As the centuries pass, Kalenje travels the world, seeking answers and allies. He encounters other beings, both human and supernatural, who aid him in his quest. Along the way, he learns more about himself and his powers as the beast of Miko, and struggles with the weight of his immortality and the responsibility it brings. But as Kalenje gets closer to finding a solution to end Ara's curse, he realizes that the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. The fate of not just his people, but the entire world, rests on his shoulders. With time running out, Kalenje must make a final stand against Ara and her forces, and risk everything he has ever known for a chance at ending the cycle of destruction. In this epic tale of love, loss, and sacrifice, Kalenje's journey will captivate readers and leave them on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Will he succeed in breaking the curse and saving his people, or will he be doomed to an eternity of fighting a never-ending battle? Only time will tell in "The Beast of Miko."

Arnold Shaw, a man tired of his mundane life, marries billionaire Queenie Dale on the day they meet. However, their relationship takes a complicated turn when Queenie introduces Arnold to her lover and roommate, Christine. Queenie begins to develop feelings for Arnold, and the three find themselves in a love triangle. Meanwhile, Arnold learns that he was swapped at birth and that his wife is the true heir to her family's fortune. However, an investigation reveals that Queenie knew about the switch and married Arnold to keep the true heir in the dark. Despite these scandals, Queenie and Arnold try to save their company from being taken over by Christine and her brother.

Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”

The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."

Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?

"Lucien, let's get a divorce," I said in a peremptory tone that was long overdue, the most decisive farewell to this absurd marriage. We had been married for exactly three years-three years that, for me, were filled with nothing but endless loneliness and torment. For three years, the husband who should have stood by my side through every storm, Lucien Sullivan, had completely disappeared from my life as if he had never existed. He vanished without a trace, leaving me alone to endure this empty, desolate marriage. Today, I finally received his message: "I'm back. Come pick me up at the airport." When I read his words, my heart leapt with joy, and I raced to the airport, thinking that he finally understood my love and was coming back to me. But his cruelty was far worse than I could have ever imagined-he was accompanied by a pregnant woman, and that woman was Carla, my closest and most trusted friend. In that moment, all of my previous excitement, all my hope, and all of our shared laughter and tears turned into the sharpest of daggers, stabbing into my heart and leaving me gasping for air. Now, all I want is to escape from this place that has left me so broken-to lick my wounds in solitude. Even if these wounds will remain with me for the rest of my life, I refuse to have anything to do with him ever again. He should know that it was his own hand that trampled our love underfoot, that his coldness and betrayal created this irreparable situation. But when he heard those words, he desperately clung to this broken, crumbling marriage, unwilling to let it end-almost as though doing so could rewind time and return everything to how it used to be. "Aurora, come back. I regret everything!" Regret? Those simple words stirred no emotion in me-only endless sadness and fury. My heart let out a frantic, desperate scream: It's too late for any of this!

Accused of murder, Sylvia Todd's mother was deemed a traitor by the entire pack, condeming Sylvia to live the rest of her life alone in humiliation as a lowly slave. All she wanted to do was to prove her mother's innocence somehow, but fate never seemed to be on the side of the traitor's daughter. Still, Sylvia never lost hope. As the future lycan king of all werewolves, Rufus Duncan possessed great power and status, but he had an inexplicable reputation for being cruel, bloodthirsty, and ruthless. Unbeknownst to everyone, he had been cursed long ago to transform into a killer monster on every full moon. Even though fate did not always look upon the two, it brought Sylvia and Rufus together as each other's destined mates. Will justice be served for Sylvia's mother? What about Rufus' secret? Can Sylvia and Rufus defy all societal norms and stay together? Will these two unlucky souls have their happy ending?

For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.