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It has been 30 years since the Fated Plague has decimated werewolf packs all over the world and fated mates is a thing of fairy tales. For Diamond "Daya" and her 4 sisters, they lost everything- their parents, their pack, and their birthright. Years later, Daya returns to her original territory to claim back what is rightfully hers. What she wasn't expecting was to meet her fated mate- the first time anyone has had a fated mate in over 20 years- Alpha Darius. Will Daya stick to her plan, fulfill her lifelong mission, and reject a mate she never wanted? Find out in Fearing Fate!

This story revolves around an imaginary world of a few kingdoms. Namely, Red Kingdom, Golden Haven, White Winters Land, The Great Myrtle Mountains, and Silver Heights. An ongoing war between Golden Haven and the barbaric beings threaten the balance of the supernatural world ~~~ Present Eve, a human is forcefully taken from her family to serve the Royal Pure Bloods. When Eve is taken, she is assigned to be a servant to the Dark Prince. Trapped cleaning the gloomy room most of the time, she finds comfort in the white roses placed in a small vase. The Dark Prince never wanted a personal servant but one look at the red head with bluish-green eyes forces him to give it a chance. His admiration slowly turns into obsession as he has never known what it feels like to fall for anyone. He begins to give into his possessive side and alienates Eve from her friends and family who are also taken during her time in the castle. Consumed by loneliness, Eve grows closer to the white roses. Soon after she learns more about herself and the truth behind those white blossoms of hers. Eve faces many challenges and hardships in the castle as a servant but she does not realize that there is much more to her than meets the eye. Eve has a much bigger destiny. So does the people around her. Follow them as they uncover the truth about themselves as the enemy becomes stronger on the other side of the world.

“Hm. Sounds like this little mouse wants to play. I can’t promise you more than tonight, Emerald, but let’s not deny we both want this,” his silky voice overwhelms me as he gently strokes my hair behind my shoulders. I do want this. I want him. Hell, even my wolf is jumping around in the back of my mind in excitement. What do I have to lose? After tonight, this would mean nothing to him. And I can say I did something for myself for once. This doesn’t have to be anything but one night. “What do you want, Sir?” I ask him softly. With no warning, he crashes his lips into mine. -------------- Emerald Patience Stone is the second eldest of the five Stone Sisters. Known for her strengths as a strategist, Emmy excels in thinking one step ahead of her opponents. As smart and strategic as she is, she couldn't foresee being used and turned down by men. Accepting her fate as always being second-choice, Emmy makes a plan to go out on her own and pursue her own dreams, rather than sacrificing her wants for her family, again. That plan is ruined when Emmy is, once again, asked to help her family forge an alliance with another pack, to help defend against a shared enemy. Alpha Vincenzo is the distant, but caring, Alpha of the Forza Pack. With a dark past, he has accepted that he is destined for a life alone- filling his evenings with meaningless one-night stands. After all, he is cursed, and won't risk hurting anyone else. Will Emmy and Vincenzo be able to defeat the enemy lurking in the shadows? Will they open themselves to the possibility of love once more? Book 2 of The Stone Sister Series: Book 1: Fearing Fate

Clara Hughs is an orphan who was working in a bar as a waitress where rich men come to pick up girls. She encountered a strange handsome man at the club one night, Ragnor Usiku, who rescued her from trouble with her employer. Everything changed, as Clara Hughs found herself drawn to this man. Will Clara love him the same when she discovers who he is? Will their love bring them peace or will it create obstacles for them? To know more read "Will You Still Love Me The Same"

Asha, an orphan at a young age, is now on the brink of helplessness and despair. Would she let despair to chase her for the rest of her life? No, thus, she faces the man who wants her dead and dares to stand as a woman in the world of male chefs. She creates her own dishes and makes his father's recipes alive again. Her adventures lead to clues of her father's real killer and get entangles with love at the same time. Somehow, when she is face to face with the murderer, will she forgive or not? The Recipe of Love will show her the right decision to make.

«Find out what happens on full moon nights in October in the dark town of Hammond» Seventeen-year-old Levana Jones moves to the town of Hammond with her older sister Sara, without thinking about the darkness that ensured the place. There is a strange song that children sing around every corner that drives her crazy: «1,2,3 don't go out after sunset 1,2,3 or the wolf is going to eat you» Logan Miller is the typical arrogant and intimidating boy of all the town along with his group of friends who seem inseparable. When Levana and Miller meet there is an inexplicable connection between them, which is where Miller realizes that they are mattes. But there is a problem, Miller's pack had already chosen Levana for the October full moon ritual: a ritual where the purity of a virgin is needed. Miller will have to decide whether to follow his heart or remain that respectable Alpha that he has been all along.

"Show me what you are." Tamara gave a shocked sound when Fenrir sank a hand into her hair. His opposite arm snagged her around the waist. He pulled her right against him without any space. He was solid muscle and that made her heart pound. Now she wasn't sure she should have asked. ______ What would you do if the one you loved wasn't even human? If you had to teach them what kindness, love or trust was? Tamara is about to learn that more than just mortal humans exists. As impossible as it seems she might just be the only thing stopping the immortal Fenrir from destroying everything she holds dear. Sometimes just loving one can save so much more than you know.

I slid under his arms, seeking a safe place to catch my breath. I noticed a playful smile on his lips, but I chose to ignore it. "Will the transformation hurt?" I lowered my gaze and whispered. "First, your bones start to break, sending you to the ground," his eyes were closed. "Then, thick fur will grow all over your body. The limb stretching, I think that's the most thrilling part of the pain." The Alpha teased with a flicker of his tongue before continuing. "Next comes the shortening of the snout and the development of sharp claws and fangs." "Will I become irrational?" I covered my mouth, trying to control the knot that had formed in my throat. "How do you control it?" Laughing, he had already reached me and pulled me close, digging his claws not too deeply into my hip, causing a painful moan. "It takes strength, training, and having the goddess on your side, human..." He withdrew his claws, leaving only a long scratch, and returned to my chin, scratching it and collecting a drop of blood. He licked it and smiled. "Don't worry, I'll be here throughout your trial..." "To make sure I die?" With tears in my eyes, I took a few more steps towards his dangerous game, realizing that his breathing was slightly heavier. "You remind me a lot of her," he murmured, pressing his forehead against mine. "To ensure your transformation doesn't get out of control and to witness the deity's choice." With more pressure on my forehead, he forced me to take a few steps back in pain.

Menjadi Baby Sitter cowok cute 18 tahun kelakuan 8 tahun? Seru!! Itulah takdir yang mendadak menghampiri hidup Titi setelah bibinya meninggal dan ia terjerat hutang besar. Untuk melunasi hutang tersebut, Titi terpaksa menjadi baby sitter anak keluarga konglomerat tempat bibinya berhutang. Siapa yang menyangka anak asuhnya adalah cowok remaja yang mengalami keterbelakangan mental? Ya Tuhan, dia begitu tampan dan sempurna penampilannya! Siapa yang menyangka jika hidupnya begitu malang? Lahir sebagai putra bungsu keluarga konglomerat terpandang, bagi keluarganya Choco merupakan aib yang harus disembunyikan rapat-rapat Dia hidup kesepian tanpa kasih sayang keluarganya. Hingga muncullah si baby sitter yang tingkahnya absurd namun tulus menyayanginya.. Meski dia mengalami retardasi mental, Choco tetaplah manusia yang bisa jatuh cinta. Salahkah bila dia mencintai baby sitternya sendiri? Lalu bagaimana jika saingan cintanya adalah kakak kandungnya sendiri, si sulung yang sempurna, Xander Edisson? Ikuti aja kisah cinta segitiga ini...yang pasti sweet, romantis, lucu tapi mengharukan

Erica has fallen in love with a man na akala niyang magbibigay sa kanya ng pagmamahal na matagal na niyang pinangarap at inasam. Kay Troy Sandoval. A mysterious guy na biglang dumating sa kanyang buhay at ginulo ito. Sa simula pinakitaan siya ni Troy ng mabuti. Niligawan siya nito, hindi nagtagal ay sinagot niya ito. Mabilis na nahulog ang loob niya sa lalaki kaya naman nagpakasal sila agad. Ngunit ilang buwan pa lamang ang lumipas ay nag iba ang trato nito sa kanya. Naging bastos ito at mapangahas sa kanya. Dahil ang totoong motibo ni Troy ay ipaghiganti ang kapatid na nasa ospital pa rin hanggang ngayon at hindi parin nagigising sa coma. Sobrang mahal ni Troy si Rix. Si Erica ang sinisisi nila sa trahedyang nangyari sa kanyang kapatid. Matagal ng manliligaw ni Erica si Rix at palagi din itong basted sa kanya kahit anong pagtataboy niya rito ay ayaw siyang tantanan ng binata. Ayaw sana niyang paasahin si Rix kasi wala talaga siyang feelings para dito at kaibigan lang ang turing nito sa kanya. Ngunit isang araw bigla na lang itong tumawag kay Erica at nagbabantang magpapakamatay ito kapag hindi siya nagpakita sa dito. Pumayag si Erica sa gusto nito kasi alam niya ang kayang gawin ni Rix. Sa kasamaan hindi nakarating si Erica sa lugar kung saan dapat sila magkikita ni Rix dahil sa isang insidenting nangyari. Isang insidente na magpapabago sa takbo ng kanilang mga buhay. Insidenting naging dahilan kung bakit dumaranas siya ngayon ng impyernong buhay sa piling ni Troy. Tama bang inilihim ni Erica kay Troy ang insidenting yun? Paano kung sinabi niya kaagad sa kanila? Dadanasin pa kaya niya ang pagpapahirap na pinaparanas ni Troy sa kanya? O mas mamahalin siya ng tuluyan ni Troy kapag nalaman nito ang totoo?