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Richard Franklin has left his Midwestern roots behind to live on the coast of Maine with his family. But in the autumn of the year 2000, he must return to his Illinois birthplace on a sorrowful journey. His wife Michelle has been killed in New England by a hit-and-run driver who is never found, so back home he comes with her cremated remains, to fulfill a final wish and on her birthday scatter her ashes in the park along the river in Blackwater Valley—simply Blackwater Val to locals—the small town where they both grew up and fell in love. With him he brings his six-year-old daughter Katie who still grieves for her lost mother: Katie, who can sometimes guess who’s going to be on the phone before it rings. Who can stop all the clocks in the house, and break up clouds in the sky with her mind, and heal sicknesses, and who sometimes sees things that aren’t there...people who are no longer alive. All gifts she inherited from her mother. Only something isn’t quite right in the Val. Sinkholes are opening up, revealing the plague pits the sleepy hamlet was built over in the 1830s, when malaria and cholera outbreaks ran riot. Mysterious bird and fish die-offs begin to occur, and Katie can see ghosts of the dead gathering all around. But what she can’t see is the charred, centuries-old malevolence which has been waiting for her, and wants her for its very own. Or the pale Sallow Man who haunts the town’s nighttime streets...or the river witch—another Blackwater Val, of sorts—each of whom will be drawn one by one into the nightmarish bloodletting about to take place. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

⚠️ Adult content ⚠️ *SMUT IS INCLUDED IN MOST OF THE CHAPTERS SO READ IT IF YOU ARE İNTERESTED* My bud quivered with delight as his tongue delicately caressed its sweet spot, sending waves of pleasure coursing through my entire being. Despite my frequent pleas, he persisted, refusing to cease his actions. Raising his head, his gaze locked with mine as he uttered in a low, husky tone, "Cathy, you are driving me insane." Alexander's voice carried a primal growl, revealing the intensity of his desire. *:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.*:.🔅..o○*...° A young 20 year old girl , burdened by the oppressive treatment of her wealthy father, finds herself stripped of her self-worth. Unable to voice her true emotions, she yearns for a touch of compassion and affection. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is wedded to the very person she fears, who may just become her savior. *:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.。*:.🔅..o○*...° In the realm of opulence and power, there exists a formidable figure, a 26-year-old billionaire mafia known for his merciless demeanor and heartless nature. His influence knows no bounds, and his strength is unrivaled. However, fate has a peculiar way of playing its hand, for this indomitable force finds himself utterly helpless in the presence of his twelve-year-old love. *:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.🔅o○*:.。..。.。*:.🔅..o○*...° Unknowingly , Alexendar becomes the unsuspecting victim of a transformation from fear to a sweet romance. Catherine's lifelong dream of experiencing true love intertwines with Alexander's desire to make her his own.

Gautham bend down to bury his head on Sindhu's shoulders and said, " Will you say 'Yes' already!" What surprised Sindhu was the tinch of desperation in his voice. How did Gautham end up feeling so much for her in a matter of a month??? Even Gautham did not know how desperate he was to make her his. Just now when he saw Sindhu make such adorable face, he felt something break inside him at the thought that she will be showing such faces to someone else if she ended up marrying someone else. "Its driving me crazy you know. The things that you are making me feel.", Gautham said with a slightly annoyed voice. Sindhu did not say anything. She just tightened her hold around him and stayed in his embrace. After a while, Gautham finally let her go. He took one last look at her face, quickly said his bye and left. He feared if he stayed any longer, he would start begging her. There is no backstabbing ex or a greedy relative or a dark haunting past. This is a pleasant light love story of two people facing arranged marriage. A slightly messed up wild woman and a very normal clumsy man.

Ashanti Dunbar is an undercover and professional bridge killer who dedicated her life to killing Roman Dominos, the Leader of the Mafia world. Her Vengeful quest started after he orchestrated the murder of her parents, and it led to her being the bridge between the Mafia World and the Human World. Her Hatred for him grew stronger when she realized the extent of the damage that was done to her. Except Life has its path. Will Ashanti be granted the revenge she craved? Or will she learn to forgive and forget? Or will her heart choose its path? Roman Domino is a man of few words, he exudes power and people fear him. His only plan is to have revenge for the death of his mother and his sister. He plans to burn the world to get to the man who took what he loved away from him. When he meets Ashanti, will she be an obstacle for him? Or Will the Mafia Leader be capable of handling her, given their past? A/N: Hi. This is my first story Published, and I'm extremely nervous and scared, so please be kind with your words. I'll highly appreciate it. Thank You! PS: This journey is rough, kindly be patient with me…!

“I want this body”. “Its yours” ************************************************ After the death of his wife in a ghastly accident, Having no options left after forced retirement, Lance, a father of two opts to take loan but as time ran out he could not pay back. Vanessa, his eldest child opts become a stripper in a lavish club just to make ends meet and pay off her fathers debt to the ruthless Billionaire. Just a glance at the slender and blonde beauty dancing on the pole and Andre already knew he had to claim her as his. He makes background information about her and finds out she is the daughter of Lance which fuels his desire to have her. With the time having elapsed, the Billionaire comes for his payment. Having seen how helpless they are, Andre decides to strike a deal with Lance. He tells Vanessa to sell herself off to him and he clears of all the debts. Do you think love would ever grow between them?

The things we want are so very rarely the things we need. Clifton Heights, a modest Adirondack town, offers many unique attractions. Arcane Delights sells both paperbacks and hard-to-find limited editions. The Skylark Diner serves the best home-cooked meals around, with friendly service and a smile. Every August, Mr. Jingo’s County Fair visits, to the delight of children and adults. In essence, Clifton Heights is the quintessential small American town. Everyone knows everyone else, and everyone is treated like family. It is quiet, simple, and peaceful. But shadows linger here. Flitting in dark corners, from the corner of the eye. If you walk down Main Street after dark, the slight scrape of shoes on asphalt whispers you're not alone, but when you look over your shoulder, no one is there. The moon shines high and bright in the night sky, but instead of throwing light, it only seems to make the shadows lengthen. Children disappear. Teens run away. Hunters get lost in the woods with frightening regularity. Husbands go mad, and wives vanish in the dead of night. And still, when the sun rises in the morning, you are greeted by townspeople with warm waves and friendly smiles, and the shivers pass as everything seems fresh and new... Until night falls once more. Handy's Pawn and Thrift sits several blocks down from Arcane Delights. Like any thrift store, its wares range from the mundane to the bizarre. By daylight, it seems just another slice of small town Americana. But in its window hangs a sign which reads: We Have Things You Need. And when a lonely traveling salesman comes looking for something he desperately wants, after normal visiting hours, after night has fallen, he will face a harsh truth among the shelves of Handy’s Pawn and Thrift: the things we want are rarely the things we need. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

In the bustling streets of New York City, Kathrine is determined to make a name for herself and build a successful life. However, her dreams come crashing down when she gets fired from her job for constantly being late. Feeling defeated, she seeks solace in the company of her loyal friend, Dylan. As they venture out into the vibrant nightlife of the city, fate takes an unexpected turn. Kathrine and Dylan find themselves at the renowned Medusa Lounge, a place known for its mysterious allure. Little does she know that this encounter will change her life forever. Inside the lounge, Kathrine catches the eye of Andrew, the enigmatic owner and the secret Mafia boss of New York. Drawn to her resilience and determination, Andrew offers Kathrine a chance at redemption. He sees potential in her and offers her a job at the lounge, a position that could open doors to a world she never imagined. Caught between the allure of a dangerous lifestyle and the desire to make a living, Kathrine finds herself torn. As she delves deeper into the dark underbelly of New York's criminal underworld, she must navigate treacherous waters, balancing her loyalty to Andrew and her own moral compass. In this thrilling tale of ambition, love, and danger, Kathrine must decide how far she is willing to go to survive in a city that never sleeps. Will she succumb to the seductive power of the Medusa Lounge and its enigmatic owner, or will she find a way to rise above the shadows and forge her own path?

A story about brotherhood and friendship, even wars, schemes, and tactics. All set in the late antiquity of Pars, in the fictional capital of Clapestris. On a rainy fateful day, two separate legends are born and brought together as siblings. Being known as a freeloader, all that Darina wanted to have is a secured place in the palace. As a prince, Thariem has a responsibility to secure his way to the throne. Surrounded by royal jealousies and war-like times, Darina and Thariem are competing against each other. In the midst of their competition, a tragic event agitate. Bound to perform their heroics, they are set together to resolve the tragedy while thriving to find themselves and win their desires. With all the prowess and sacrifices they can allot, they have to redeem their kingdom from its downfall, while there is still time.

Everyone had heard of the Underworld and its dealings in illegal acts, black-money, bloodsheds, drugs, sex, violence and guns. Where all the wrongful deeds can be farmed as the dealing of the underworld aka The Mafia World. However, what if someone saw the misfortune and destruction it brought? And decided Enough is Enough!! Three friends, one pact, one love, one betrayed- two move on. What would be the outcome of the generations to come? A new ruler was born, and the Devil Incarnate was his other name. Born to claim the Mafia World and to start a new era of ruling the underworld. He was just like how a mafia king should be, heartless void of feeling any emotion and the BEAST whom no-one could tamed. She grew up in an orphanage. After the tragic Car accident led by the Red Mafias whereupon she lost her parents she had no-one to lean on growing up. She learned the life lessons the hard way. Yet in all this midst of life challenging path she grew stronger with light and gentleness inside her. She was the definition of Happiness. She was Stacey to the world but to the ones who have known her she was an ANGEL. Yet the only thing that despised her was the Mafia's, she hated violence and blood and the fear that they scattered around. She was the tamer to his beastly Heart. Polar opposite, one full of life one full of anger, can they survive the test of Love? Will two different worlds learn to adopt and love each other?? Read to find out how Austin and Stacey's life changed as they are tangled into each other's life!!

Faced with a new life, new school, new family, Eva has a lot on her plate. And as if those aren’t enough already, her new foster sister has decided to make her the enemy. Its a crappy day when Eva runs into the most good-looking guy she has ever seen in the mall restroom, but little does she know she’s going to be seeing a lot more of this stranger. Axel is the most handsome, reckless and infuriating male Eva has ever met. No one gets on her nerves like he does and yet no one makes her feel as safe as he does. She knows he’s trouble, but she can’t seem to stay away. What happens when Eva realises that she’s falling for Ivacy High’s notorious playboy—one who could possibly be keeping a huge secret from her that would changer her life?