faded shadow

Lilian Jackson has the worst luck, between balancing multiple jobs, playing the role of both parents for her siblings, managing her alcoholic father and paying back her student loans, 24 hours is just not enough for her. As if that's not enough life throws her a curveball in the form of a life threatening heart disease. "I must be paying my debts from my past life for all this to be happening to me" There is Byron Bladell, heir to a multi-million chain of restaurants and CEO in his own right. He is tall, rich, handsome and seems to have it all with a loving family and a beautiful girlfriend. The world sees him as the most eligible bachelor in town but he is chasing a shadow from his past. Their lives intertwine as pictures of their chanced meeting sweeps the internet suggesting an intimate relationship. "It's just a rumor" Lilian attempts to convince everyone. "Why don't you just marry me" Bryon suggests. In what seems like the answer to both their problems, Lillian and Byron enter a contract marriage. The initial indifference towards each other fade as they stay under a roof and play the part of a loving couple to outside world. The lines between acting and reality start to blur as their emotions come to play. Without the pressure of providing for her family, Lilian regains her fierce and cheerful attitude which mirrors someone from Byron’s past. It's just a fake relationship but what was happening to her heart. "Is this a symptom of my heart disease or is my heart racing for him?" It is the journey of two hurting souls finally finding healing from their past and inner peace, after all it all started with a racing heart.

Matured Content Here!! To bring back his beloved dead wife to life, Demon has to kill and bring the souls of 16 different Princesses to Hades. He accidentally met Elena who happens to be his Dark Shadow Mate and also discovered she was the last Princess he ought to kill, Demon couldn't bring himself to do it. He started protecting her from others that wants Elena for the powers she didn't even know she possesses. At the long run Demon found out his wife wasn't dead but alive. She and Hades needed Elena powers to bring out the Ancient locked Dark Powers. A battle for who is the strongest began.

In a world of werewolves and pack rivalries, Jasmine Wilson, Alpha of the Blue Crescent pack, has resigned herself to a life of loneliness after losing her mate in a rogue attack. But fate intervenes when the goddess grants her a second chance at love, only to pair her with Lucas Oswald, the fearsome and ruthless Alpha of the Crimson Shadow pack. Lucas is everything Jasmine never wanted in a mate; his reputation for being incapable of love precedes him. Determined to maintain control over her pack, Jasmine resists his advances and refuses to surrender her authority. The stage is set for a battle of wills as Lucas demands her submission and loyalty. As they navigate their turbulent relationship, a looming threat from their past emerges, leaving people missing and a mystery to unravel. Forced to work together, Jasmine and Lucas must set aside their differences and join forces to confront the enemy that threatens their existence. Caught between her duty as an Alpha and the possibility of a second chance at love, Jasmine finds herself faced with an impossible choice. Will she sacrifice her pack and the life she has built for herself, or will she risk everything for a shot at happiness with Lucas? In this gripping tale of power, love, and redemption, Jasmine and Lucas must find a way to unite their packs and solve the mystery before it tears them apart. The stakes are high, and the future of their packs hangs in the balance as they embark on a thrilling journey that will test their limits and challenge everything they once knew. Book 2 of the mated series. It can be read as a stand alone, but it is advisable you read the first part of the series, "The Alpha Luna" to better understand back story.

A civil war is on the verge of erupting in the western part of Africa, Nigeria. Two boys are lost in the shadow of the war and must make their way out of the dark shadows. No matter what it takes.

Because I made Sam Whitaker's "perfect girl" take a cold shower, he threw me inside a freezer and locked the door. "Nancy caught a cold, so now I'm going to make you suffer with her!" I desperately clawed at the freezer door, screaming for help, but all I could see was Nancy Bullocks' lips moving. "Sam cares too much about me, so there's nothing I can do to plead on your behalf. I'm afraid you'll just have to endure this one." She set the temperature to the lowest possible setting, and the last sliver of my vision faded as the dust cover slipped into place. When Sam returned from his honeymoon, he finally showed some mercy and said he would let me out. "I'll let it slide this time, but let's see if you dare target Nancy again." 'I won't dare to target her again because I have already become a massive block of ice. One touch and I will shatter into a thousand pieces,' I said to myself.

What will you do if you suddenly find out that you are betrothed with the king of the alpha gang when you are just a mere human? And it was prophesied long ago when you were not even born.... The two rival alpha kings of two different clans are prophesied to be the mate of the mere human, Ruth who will bear a child with one of them. The child - half human, half wolf will be the king of kings of all era. The two alpha kings - Alexander and Thomas - both want to behold and possess the power whom no one ever had. But was that truly a prophecy for which they were ready to sacrifice everything? Or just merely an old saying? And what about Ruth and Adam who are madly in love with one another in the mortal human world? " Leave me alone! " Ruth screamed with rage and fury. " Why have you taken me here? " Her big beautiful eyes shone with fear when she saw the dark silhouette behind her came to light infront of her. " You...." Looking at the dark shadow, she froze at her spot. " Yes,me. And here you are, my would be bride who will bear my child in her womb. " Crazy laughter broke out the whole castle. " No! Let go of me! Adam! " Ruth screamed when she saw the dark shadow coming directly towards her slow by slow. She tried to get up but could not as she was tied up with the pillar. " Adam! " Her voice went meek as she was fainting gradually, looking at the shadow coming close to her little by little....

<Demons and deals with the devil> When small town girl Jessica Ryan escapes her capture she thinks she can move on with her life. Years later when the creep escapes prison she thinks she can end it all. Instead she finds herself face to face with a shadow figure that has come to collect on a deal. Will she make it out alive?

17-year old Star Sullivan was no stranger to loss, having recently endured the heartbreaking passing of her parents. Struggled to come to terms with her grief, she found herself uprooted from her familiar surroundings and thrust into a new town under the care of her godparents. The weight of her sorrow hung heavy on her shoulders casting a shadow over her once bright spirit. Star navigates the unfamiliar street and faces of her new home, a glimmer of intrigue caught her eye - a student with eyes as silver as moonlight, a captivating mystery etched in every glance. Drawn to this enigmatic figure, she found herself unable to resist the pull of curiosity that tugged at her heart. His mysterious past whispered secrets that beckoned to be unraveled, a puzzle waiting to be pieced together. With each passing day, Star found herself entangled in a web of intrigue and emotion, her heart torn between the allure of the unknown and the safety of familiarity. As the threads of secrets began to unravel, revealing truths that shook the foundation of her newfound life, Star stood at a crossroads, her heart torn asunder. Would she choose to stand by her new friends and family, embracing the complexities of their intertwined destinies, or would she heed the call of uncertainty, fleeing to the safety of the hills, away from the tumultuous storm that threatened to consume her? Only time held the answers to the questions that plagued her restless mind. The clock ticked away, each passing moment a reminder of the choices that lay ahead, the paths diverging into the unknown. In the quiet of the night, as the stars whispered tales of destiny and fate, Star found herself standing on the precipice of a decision that would shape the course of her future.

Jane Buenaverde grew up living nang isang kayod isang tuka. She was the bread winner of the family. Bukod sa mahina na ang kaniyang ina ay wala rin siyang kinalakihang ama. Sa murang edad ay nagawa niyang magtrabaho para lang makaraos sa araw-araw. Life is hard and poor but she was contented, happy, and always motivated with her boyfriend, Dave. Ngunit nagising nalang siya isang araw at nakatira na siya kasama ang bossy, strikto, at isa sa pinakamayamang tao na si Gian Muentes. Jane don't want to live with him but Gian's family promised to give all of her family wants. Her family will be living happy at hindi na kailangang mamroblema sa pang araw-araw na gastusin kaya kahit labag sa loob ay pumayag siya. But all she never know, sa kabila ng sustentong ibibigay sa kaniyang pamilya ay araw-araw niya namang dusa sa puder ni Gian. Sasaktan, paparusahan, araw-araw na pagdudusa at sakit sa buong katawan. Reason for her to think, paano kaya kung may ama siya. Paano kaya kung kahit papaano may pera sila. She will surely not suffer from this kind of pain. But little she know that the suffering she was experiencing was all because of her real and rich father. Matatanggap o mapapatawad niya kaya ang ama? Will Gian accept her as his wife, o lalo lang siyang magdudusa?

Fernanda, a resilient girl who got turned into a slave, suffered the tragic loss of her parents, escapes the clutches of her Slavemaster, Alpha Draxler, Alpha of the Midnight Shadow pack and finds solace with Sergio, the Alpha of the Black Moon Pack. Together, they seek justice against the Midnight Shadow Pack, who betrayed Sergio's pack and orchestrated Fernanda's captivity. As they delve deeper into their mission, they uncover shocking secrets, including the revelation that Fernanda possesses a rare and coveted ability granted by the moon goddess. With their love and bond growing stronger, Sergio and Fernanda share an intimate encounter, awakening Fernanda's dormant wolf and unlocking her extraordinary powers. However, their newfound happiness is short-lived as Alpha Draxler becomes obsessed with capturing Fernanda and claiming her abilities for himself. Now aware of the danger they face, Sergio and Fernanda, aided by their loyal allies, embark on a treacherous journey to protect Fernanda and harness her powers. In a climactic showdown, they engage in a fierce battle against the Midnight Shadow Pack, with alliances shifting and sacrifices made. Will their love and newfound abilities be enough to overcome Alpha Draxler and his cohorts, or will the unmastered ability lead to their ultimate downfall?