MIDNIGHT: Whispers from the Dark Sea
The sirens knew how to do only one thing. Kill. Usually, it was just those who travelled their seas, until the greedy ruler of Greake, captured their queen. The sirens ventured into the lands at midnight in search of their Queen, bringing chaos along with them.
So many lives were lost from the midnight invasion, as such the humans had a powerful witch, Adora, summon the Pombero to keep the sirens off their lands.
King Edwardo got greedy again. With his sword in hand, dripping the blood of their victims, and Adora by his side, he haunted the sirens who were retreating into their seas. The few who survived the slaughter were enslaved by the king and exploited for riches until they died a miserable death. Edwardo didn't stop there. His quest for wealth and power clouded his sense of reasoning.
Sick of the bloodshed, Adora performed a dark ritual that brought a temporary calm to both sides.
Adora didn't give much thought to the consequences, until she pushed the hideous child out of her womb.
Years later, the throne of the Golden seas remained empty, as none of the sirens were powerful enough to contain the darkness that enveloped the throne. Given that half of their powers were locked away in the other half of their hearts given away by the sea to human mates, whom they were bound to love for the rest of their lives for the sake of peace.
Princess Almira was not looking forward to finding love. All she needed was the other half of her heart to take over her mother's throne. Since the mates were immune to their manipulative melodies, Almira decided to go in search of him herself with only one plan.
Drive a dagger through his heart and retrieve her property.
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Chapter: Hurt“What happened?” Dante asked feebly. He'd woken up with a very terrible headache. Kitanna’s shoulders slumped in relief when he woke up.“Thank goodness, you're awake. Do you feel any pain? Remember anything?” Kitanna asked him. Dante tried to recollect the previous events but nothing came to mind.His heart sped up. Since he woke up blank, it only meant one thing… He looked at Kitanna, searching for any injuries because he was afraid to touch her. She seemed unharmed. He glanced around his surroundings and that was when he got the answer to his question. He had been in that demonic trance once again. Yet he wondered how Kitanna remained unharmed. Could it be that she wasn't with him earlier?“What's wrong? What are you thinking about?” Kitanna asked him.Dante bit his lip, contemplating on telling her the truth. How would she see him if he told her about the crazy things going on in his life? Would she even believe him? What if she accused him of doing everything on purpose just like
Last Updated: 2024-06-23
Chapter: Expose themThe next few weeks were hell for the people of Greake. More lives were lost and people trooped in their numbers to report to the king. Edwardo knew what he had done and how to avert it but he couldn't bear the thought of letting go of the very thing that made him the richest amongst kings. On the other hand, his wife gave him the silent treatment. Nothing he said or did to appease her worked. Adora avoided him like a plague and ignored him the few times they bumped into each other. His mere sight was appalling to her which was why she was more determined than ever to keep the news of her pregnancy for him. She needed to find somewhere safe to have her baby. Even if it meant leaving Greake. A month had gone by and Adera had everything in place to leave when Edwardo burst into her room with news. Surprise took over his features when he noticed her belongings were packed. “Are you leaving me?” He asked her. Adera was momentarily shocked by his entrance. She planned to leave without his k
Last Updated: 2024-06-23
Chapter: Adamant Greake was in absolute chaos. The people fled without aim, fought against each other, and killed themselves one after the other. The sirens walked past, unfazed by the unrest as they searched for their queen. Several times they called out to her but got no response in return. Each unanswered call made them more furious, stirring an uproar amongst the people. The killings continued until dawn when they retreated into the sea. At sunrise, the once beautiful evergreen city was covered in blood and bodies. The event shook everyone in the city. Mnt lost their sons, daughters, wives, husbands, name them. Everyone living in the region close to the sea felt the impact. Almost half of the east Greeke population was slaughtered. It wasn't a situation the King could overlook no matter how small the region was. So while the people were mourning their dead, there was a heated argument between the King and Queen in the palace."This is all your fault! Your greed has cost the lives of so many
Last Updated: 2023-10-10
Chapter: Midnight Adora felt a strange energy throughout the day. No matter where she was or what she was doing, she couldn't shake off the feeling that something disastrous was coming. She became more paranoid by the minute. It extended to snapping unnecessarily and crazy mood swings. It made the king worried for her. "Dora," he called fondly, a small smile touching his lips. Adora rubbed her trembling fingers together, struggling to control her labored breaths.Edwardo sat next to her, pulling her into a warm embrace."Do you want to talk? What's making you so paranoid and jumpy, my love?" he asked softly.Adora sucked in a breath. If only she had the answers to his question. "I… I don't know. I can't explain it…" her voice trembled. Her dainty fingers unconsciously gripped his shirt. Edwardo didn't let it bother him as he was more focused on calming his wife. "Talk to me, Dora, I'm listening," he said soothingly. "I don't know. I just feel this strange energy. I don't know what it is but it's
Last Updated: 2023-09-14
Chapter: AngerThe next time Adora saw the siren, it was a heart-wrenching sight. Her skin lost its glow and gave off a dusty white color. Her eyes were swollen with glaring eye bags. She was covered in bruises that Adora suspected were infected. She could barely walk on her own as her legs wobbled from exhaustion. “What have you done, Ed? Are you trying to kill her?” Adora asked the king furiously. Edwardo remained unfazed by her outburst.“In the past few days, she has cried to us about five baskets of pearls. Do you have any idea how much it is worth?” Edwardo went ahead to ask like she hadn’t said anything important. Words could not describe the rage that stirred within her.Ahead of her, the siren was held down, the whips hitting her like she were an animal. Even animals did not face such cruelty.“Enough! Let her be!” Adora ordered and the guards froze. Even the king was shocked. “Step away from her, are you deaf?” she snapped and the men quickly stepped back before throwing glances amongst t
Last Updated: 2023-08-29
Chapter: CapturedThe king was enraged on hearing the news. He summoned all the guards and ordered them to search every nook and cranny of the palace for the siren. The gates were shut so she couldn’t escape the palace and go into the city. The men also had their ears blocked with wax to prevent a repeat of earlier.Adora walked to her room, ignoring the chaos. She was internally grateful that the siren had been smart enough to seek escape. Pushing the doors shut, she took off her royal attire and went in for a long hot bath.After dozing for a short while in the shower, she got out and picked a sleeveless knee length gown. The plan was to nap all afternoon and listen to her husband’s complaints later. If they couldn’t find the siren that is. Just as she climbed into bed, she heard a muffled sneeze from underneath the bed. At first, she wanted to ignore it but then there was another sneeze and she got off the bed and got on her knees to check under the bed. Just as she suspected, the injured girl was
Last Updated: 2023-08-28
The Billionaire's Hired Darling
"Say you love me, Calantha," Favian demanded, those oceanic blue eyes piercing deep into hers.
"Uhmm... No, thanks. The deal was to get married for a year. Smile before those fucking cameras and pretend to be absolutely in love with, after which you pay me my fucking money. So Mr Drake, cash or transfer?" Her indifference and cold response caught him off guard.
A week ago, he could have sworn she was hopelessly in love with him. Or was it all a show?
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Calantha Donovan’s life takes a devastating turn when she’s fired from her dream job, leaving her drowning in debt and with no way to save her brother’s life. Desperate, she crosses paths with the mysterious and aloof billionaire, Favian Drake, who offers her a shocking proposition: A one-year contract marriage.
No strings attached, no love—just a business arrangement to save her from her spiraling fate. But when the lines between duty and desire blur, Calantha finds out about Favian's haunting past. Will the price of their passion be more than either of them can bear?
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Chapter: Chapter FiveHer words hung in the air, and Calantha froze, her eyes darting between Favian and the woman.Favian’s jaw tightened. “Get out, Marielle.”After Favian's command, the tension in the room thickened. Calantha, still in shock, hesitated for a moment, trying to process the woman's outburst. The last thing she expected was to see a scene like this. Her mind raced, trying to make sense of everything she just heard.The woman, her fury barely contained, shot Calantha another glare before turning her attention back to Favian. "I can't believe you." She said, her voice shaking with anger. "After everything that's happened, you're just going to move on like this?"Favian remained composed, his expression unreadable. "I suggest you leave, Marielle.” He says calmly. He clearly didn’t want to entertain whatever drama the woman had brought with her, especially now.Calantha, sensing the escalating tension, knew she needed to make her exit before things escalated further. But just as she wanted to
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
Chapter: Chapter Four“Liv?” Calantha choked out.“Come now, Calantha!” Liv yelled before the line went dead.Calantha dropped the phone, her mind racing.She felt as though the world had collapsed around her. After hearing the nurse’s shocking call, she rushed out of her apartment without a second thought, grabbing her trench coat and bag. Her heart pounded as she hailed a cab to the hospital, fearing the worst.When she arrived, the scent of antiseptics filled her nose, and her shaky hands clutched the counter at the reception desk. “My brother… Lawrence Donovan. Where is he? Is he… alive?”The nurse looked up from her desk. “He’s stable for now. He had a crisis earlier, but we revived him. He’s receiving oxygen in Ward 7B.”Relief washed over Calantha, and her knees buckled slightly. “Thank God… Can I see him?”“Yes, but first, I’d advise you to speak with Dr. Reynolds. He’s the one who attended to your brother during the crisis.” The nurse gestured toward a tall man in a white coat, scribbling notes on
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
Chapter: Chapter ThreeCalantha stared at the tall man, utterly frozen. Did he just… propose? Her mind raced. Surely, this had to be some bizarre prank. No one in their right mind would casually ask a stranger to marry them, right?Her lips parted to speak, but no words came out. Instead, her thoughts spiraled back to the day’s events once more— If it weren’t for this man, she might have been severely injured by those men, or worse, killed.But still, marriage? To a stranger? She hesitated, unsure whether to scream at him, thank him, or run away.“Why would you ask a stranger to marry you?” Calantha finally managed to ask.The man folded his arms, his sharp eyes narrowing slightly. His silence lingered for a moment, but in his mind, he was weighing how much to reveal.He needed a wife—a temporary one. His inheritance depended on it. Or rather his promise depended on it. After years of avoiding his family’s meddling, his father’s stupid decision had thrown him into a crazy situation. Now, he had to provide
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
Chapter: Chapter Two Calantha stood frozen, her mouth slightly ajar as she processed the boy’s words. “Look, I brought a beautiful auntie to play wife for you.” Echoed in her mind. Her wide eyes darted from the mischievous little boy to the tall, commanding man beside him.The man’s presence was magnetic—his broad shoulders were encased in a perfectly tailored navy-blue suit that exuded power and confidence. His dark, neatly combed hair gleamed under the evening light, and his chiseled jawline looked as though it had been sculpted by an artist. His sharp cheekbones framed a face that could have graced magazine covers, and his piercing gray eyes seemed to see right through her, making her heartbeat quicken against her will.For a moment, she forgot her ruined day, her debts, and even her rent problems. The world seemed to shrink to just her, the boy, and this impossibly handsome man whose deep voice pulled her out of her daze.“Forgive my nephew. He can be overly playful sometimes. He didn’t mean to steal;
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
Chapter: Chapter one“You don’t need to work here anymore. Pack your things and never return!” Calantha’s boss thundered, causing her to flinch.Her face showing signs of worry, she asked with a quiver in her voice. “But sir… what did I do wrong?”“You dare to ask, huh? Leave this instant or I’ll have security throw you out!” The middle-aged man raged, pointing towards the exit behind her.“Sir… Sir, please.” Her knees buckled, bringing her to the ground. She pressed her palms tightly together in a plea, tears beginning to well up in her eyes. “Sir, please, don’t fire me. I really need this job…”The boss, without giving a response to her, started pushing the buttons on the telephone on his desk.Realizing her boss wasn’t planning on changing his mind, she rose to her feet in despair and bowed. “I’ll leave. Thank you for letting me work here all this time.” She turned to depart from her boss’ office, wiping off a tear that had slid down her right cheek.While on the verge of heading towards the employee
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
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