When Emilia Grey receives an invitation to stay at Blackwood Manor, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that have haunted the family for generations. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Emilia must confront her own dark past and the evil forces that threaten to destroy her. Will she be able to uncover the truth behind Blackwood Manor's sinister reputation, or will she become its latest victim?"
Emilia Grey had always been drawn to the mysterious and the unknown. As a child, she would spend hours exploring the woods behind her family's old Victorian home, searching for hidden treasures and secrets. As she grew older, her fascination with the mysterious only deepened, leading her to study the paranormal and the supernatural.
So when Emilia received an invitation to stay at Blackwood Manor, she couldn't resist. The manor had a notorious reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the country, and Emilia was determined to uncover its secrets.
The invitation came from the manor's owner, the enigmatic and reclusive Mr. Blackwood. Emilia had heard rumors that Mr. Blackwood was a collector of rare and occult artifacts, and she wondered what had prompted him to invite her to stay at the manor.
As she arrived at the manor, Emilia was struck by its imposing grandeur. The building loomed above her, its turrets and spires reaching towards the sky like skeletal fingers. Emilia felt a shiver run down her spine as she stepped out of her car and onto the winding driveway.
The manor's front door creaked open as Emilia approached, revealing a stern-faced butler who introduced himself as Jenkins.
"Welcome, Miss Grey," Jenkins said, his voice dripping with formality. "Mr. Blackwood awaits you in the library."
Emilia followed Jenkins through the winding corridors of the manor, taking in the faded portraits and dusty tapestries that adorned the walls. She couldn't help but feel that she was being watched, and she caught herself glancing over her shoulder more than once.
As they reached the library, Emilia saw Mr. Blackwood sitting behind a massive oak desk, surrounded by towering shelves of leather-bound books. He looked up as Emilia entered, and she was struck by the piercing intensity of his gaze.
"Ah, Miss Grey," Mr. Blackwood said, his voice low and gravelly. "I'm so glad you could join me. I have a proposition for you, one that I think you'll find most intriguing."
Emilia's curiosity was piqued, and she sat down in the chair opposite Mr. Blackwood, eager to hear what he had to say.
"I've been searching for someone with your particular... skills," Mr. Blackwood began. "You see, Miss Grey, Blackwood Manor has a bit of a problem. A problem that I believe you can help me solve."
Emilia leaned forward, her heart racing with anticipation.
"What kind of problem, Mr. Blackwood?" she asked.
Mr. Blackwood's gaze seemed to bore into Emilia's soul, and she felt a shiver run down her spine.
"A problem of ghosts, Miss Grey," he said. "Blackwood Manor is haunted by malevolent spirits, and I need someone to help me uncover the source of their power."
Emilia's eyes widened as she processed Mr. Blackwood's words. She had always been fascinated by the paranormal, and the prospect of investigating a genuinely haunted location was too exciting to resist.
"I'm in, Mr. Blackwood," Emilia said, trying to sound calm. "When do we start?"
Mr. Blackwood's face creased into a thin smile, and he nodded in approval.
"We start now, Miss Grey," he said. "Jenkins, please show Miss Grey to her room. We have a long night ahead of us."
As Emilia followed Jenkins out of the library, she couldn't help but feel that she was stepping into a world of darkness and terror. But she was ready. She was ready to face whatever secrets Blackwood Manor held, and to uncover the truth behind its sinister reputation.
Deep in the forgotten town of Blackmere, a place where the sun refuses to rise, a cursed mansion stands as a relic of the past-Hollow Manor. Legend speaks of the Whisperer, a presence that grants power in exchange for something far worse than a soul. When Victor Graves, a disgraced scholar obsessed with the occult, inherits Hollow Manor, he sees it as his last chance for greatness. Desperate to unlock its secrets, he delves into forbidden rituals, unraveling the mansion's terrifying truth. But as the Whisperer tightens its grip, reality fractures, and Victor must decide: control the horror, or become it. But in the Hollow, nothing is ever truly yours.
When Emily Mayfield inherits the vast Blackwood Estate from a distant relative, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead her on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. As she navigates the complexities of her family's past and the mysterious forces that shape the small town of Willow Creek, Emily must confront her own demons and make a choice between her old life and the new one that awaits her. Will she uncover the truth behind the Blackwood Estate, or will the secrets of Willow Creek remain forever buried?
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
Lyric had spent her life being hated. Bullied for her scarred face and hated by everyone-including her own mate-she was always told she was ugly. Her mate only kept her around to gain territory, and the moment he got what he wanted, he rejected her, leaving her broken and alone. Then, she met him. The first man to call her beautiful. The first man to show her what it felt like to be loved. It was only one night, but it changed everything. For Lyric, he was a saint, a savior. For him, she was the only woman that had ever made him cum in bed-a problem he had been battling for years. Lyric thought her life would finally be different, but like everyone else in her life, he lied. And when she found out who he really was, she realized he wasn't just dangerous-he was the kind of man you don't escape from. Lyric wanted to run. She wanted freedom. But she desired to navigate her way and take back her respect, to rise above the ashes. Eventually, she was forced into a dark world she didn't wish to get involved with.
He told her to call him Daddy. Not because he earned it, but because he fucking owned her. The moment she signed that contract, she stopped being a woman with dignity and became his filthy little plaything. His holes to use. His mess to ruin. He didn't just fuck her, he rewired her. Stripped her clean of boundaries and filled her with sin. Every punishment made her scream. Every game dragged her deeper into his twisted world. And the way he praised her... Good girl. She should've run the first time he said it. But Daddy doesn't let his toys leave. He breaks them until they beg to stay. ** Mia's life changed the night she let a stranger ruin her. One night. She never expected to see him again. Until she walked into her new job... and her boss turned around. Ace.Her one-night sin in a thousand-dollar suit. Only this time, he wasn't asking her to be his assistant. She was to be his wife.
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?