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In the dimly lit alleys of a bustling city, a secret society of supernatural spies lurked in the shadows, tasked with protecting the fragile balance between humans and the supernatural world. Among them was Aurora, a fierce and cunning werewolf with a keen intellect and unmatched stealth skills. Aurora had always been dedicated to her mission, but her resolve was tested when she crossed paths with Vincent, a charming vampire. Despite their opposing natures, they found themselves drawn to each other, their forbidden love sparking tension within the spy group. As Aurora grappled with her feelings for Vincent, she embarked on a dangerous mission to infiltrate a rival faction of werewolves. This infiltration leads to daring exploits led by the enigmatic pirate, Captain Sterling. Known for his thirst for treasure and secrets, Captain Sterling was rumored to possess ancient artifacts imbued with powerful magic. Caught between her duty and her heart, Aurora found herself entangled in a web of intrigue and betrayal as she delved deeper into Captain Sterling's world where she uncovered long-buried secrets about her own lineage and her true nature. Just as Aurora thinks she had everything figured out, fate intervened in the form of a ruggedly handsome pirate werewolf named Caleb. With his roguish charm and unwavering determination, Caleb swept Aurora off her feet, igniting a passion she had never known before... except with Vincent. How can she be so seriously drawn to two different males of different species? It's as if they are both her mates.. but is that even possible? Together, Aurora and Caleb - with the help of Vincent and his connections - embark on a thrilling adventure across the globe, hunting for hidden treasures and solving ancient mysteries. Aurora has to make a choice between duty and her two loves.

Blair has always been a foreigner. A lone wolf without a home, abandoned by her elder sister and left to survive on her own. Despite the gravity of her situation. She finds a place in the pack and falls in love with Alpha Jayce, becoming his Luna. But when Blair returns home with the amazing news of her pregnancy. She discovers the worst betrayal, her sister was in bed with Jayce. Heartbroken and despaired, Blair’s confrontation with them only leads to further humiliation. As Jayce heartlessly strips her of her title as Luna and installs her sister in her place, furthering the pain in Blair's heart. Pushed down the stairs by her sister in a cruel act of jealousy. Blair loses her unborn child. Broken in body and spirit, she is reduced to the status of a common maid and forced to live in agony. But in her blackest night, Blair’s wolf spirit Angel visits her. Offering strength and guidance. With Angel’s aid, Blair begins a journey of healing and self-revelation. d She's determined to rise above the evil that surrounds her. Through determination, courage, valiance, and the bond with her wolf. Blair will reclaim her rightful stead and exact justice on those who despitefully used her.

Aminda was born into a lineage steeped in magic and power, a family of witches whose legacy loomed like a shadow over her every choice. She was destined to ascend as the Witch Supreme, a title that clung to her like an unshakable mantle, binding her to a fate she could neither alter nor evade—even for Kian Wolfgang, the enigmatic man who ignited a fire in her heart yet stood forbidden by the very laws of her world. The intense magnetism between them crackled, but danger lurked in every stolen moment. To safeguard Kian, Aminda understood she needed to harness the full extent of her powers to become the most formidable witch ever known. In this quest for strength, they found solace in their clandestine rendezvous, savoring the brief moments of passion that blended their lives together amidst the chaos of their worlds. Each encounter was a fleeting reminder of what hung in the balance, a heady mixture of desire and determination that left her yearning for more. As the future Alpha King, Kian feels a profound emptiness without his fated Luna by his side. When he finally meets her, she embodies a tempest, fierce and captivating, yet shrouded in uncertainty; her gaze ignites desire, while her family looms like dark clouds, threatening his very existence. From the moment their eyes locked, Kian marked her as his own, an unbreakable bond forged in a fleeting instant. With unwavering determination, he sets out to confront the formidable forces that stand between them, ready to fight for the love that calls to him like a siren's song. Kian knows he will not rest until he conquers every barrier that keeps him from his Luna, for she is worth every challenge he must face.

"Darling, this ends when you are entirely mine once more. I have a thousand ways of chasing you down. Some of which you won't enjoy." Her sultry, alpha voice makes Abel's body to stiffen. "Fuck off!" Abel hisses in a firm voice. ******* Vanessa Sterling, the beautiful billionaire owner of starlight styles, a fashion brand known to all elite circles, dumps her beautiful husband, Abel Blackwood, for his brother, Cyrus, who is fast becoming a renowned designer. She cruelly tells Abel, "Face it, you're a nobody. Cyrus is a talented designer that can elevate my brand," before handing him divorce papers which he grudgingly signs in shame before disappearing. Three years later, Abel Blackwood resurfaces as the most sought after male model. With his breathtaking, chiseled features and muscular physique, he has become the muse of top designers. Every major fashion house is clamoring to book him for their runway shows. Vanessa is stunned when she sees her ex-husband's beautiful face plastered across billboards and magazine covers. He is no longer the unknown man she once discarded. Many excellent women are chasing after him, including her friends and business rivals. But there isn't a woman on earth that can rival Vannesa's wits or determination Abel Blackwood will become hers again . . . or else...

She's a product of cruel slavery. Until she met Kaylon Axon, the Alpha of the Dominant pack, and named her Balvina(Bal)Ran. Under the spell of their mate bond, they bonded and fell in love. But Kaylon’s pack was being captivated by a powerful witch—Amonette Dollen, sister of Alpha Kaylon’s late Luna. Bal then became the unwanted Luna. When Kaylon was away, Amonette vanished Bal and sold to the Canary Kingdom—the largest pack in the Cammarin continent. Balvina then became one of the pleasure slaves and was chosen as the offering to the old king. But when the king saw her, their blood pack recognized each other and she was claimed as the daughter of the king’s long-lost twin sister. In the same year, the dominant pack was conquered by the Canary. Alpha Kaylon bowed to the king with the determination of revenge and get his Luna back, thinking that the Canary clan captured Bal. After seven years of fighting, Bal became the sole crowned princess. The General who fought and won countless battles and was favored by the king—The man who bled and conquered his way up just to find his mate, became Bal's protector. The crowned princess and Kaylon the famous General, met again. Balvina immediately recognized Kaylon. But Kaylon failed under Amonette’s spell. But Balvina was no longer the same. Bal gave Amonette the punishment of death. Kaylon’s soul was freed together with his bond connection that was sealed for years. When the king of the Canary Kingdom died, Balvina was immediately crowned as the new queen and married Alpha Kaylon. Balvina successfully claimed her original identity and General Kaylon Axon, who was now the king of the Canary kingdom, established the Dominant pack again as allied to the Canary clan.

This is a story of Esmeralda Puccho, the daughter of Anthony and Griselda Puccho. Esmeralda grew up with her Aunty, Martha, after her homeland was destroyed by the war and her parents left with nothing to take care of her. On her twenty one birthday, Esmeralda was married off to a very strong and ruthless Mafia lord, Gustavo as a Collateral for a failed business between her Aunty and Gustavo. Her life came in a harrowing moment of self defense when she was faced with a life threatening situation at the hands of her abusive husband, Gustavo. Esmeralda was confronted with a new set of challenges, determined to provide for her triplet sons and establish her own Identify. Will Esmeralda be able to fulfill this amidst the stumbling blocks and challenges? The answer all in the chapters. Happy reading!

One woman and three men battle it out for their futures. The alpha takes in a woman who helped him years before, the reason? He wants her to marry one of his sons and heirs. Whoever she marries will become the next alpha. But the woman holds secrets that no one knows, and the power at her fingertips over rules the alphas and his sons. Will the alpha get what he wants? Will his sons ruin their chances with her? Or will the wolf king be her mate? Follow Khanna on this journey of self discovery and her fight for survival and love.

Naya has always been the pack's wolfless outcast—a deviant blamed for everything wrong, even seducing her sister's boyfriend. On a not so cheerful Christmas holiday, when her family's patience snaps, they conspire to cast her out. But Naya's fiery spirit catches the attention of Alpha Kieran, a powerful leader with an infuriating knack for seeing through her defenses. Amid the chaos, Naya's uncontrollable heat leads her to a passionate night with a mysterious man—only to later discover he's Kieran, the Alpha King feared for his ruthless reputation and revered as a billionaire tycoon in the human world. When Kieran discovers Naya is the mother of his children, his determination to claim his mate and family ignites an explosive battle of wills. As tension escalates, betrayal and misunderstandings force Naya to flee, culminating in a devastating car accident that nearly destroys everything. Yet Naya rises stronger than ever, carving a new life for herself among humans. But when a new man enters her life, Kieran's primal possessiveness awakens, and he refuses to let her go. Caught between two worlds and two men, Naya must navigate treacherous power plays, love, and her own transformation. Will Kieran's relentless pursuit shatter her independence, or will Naya's courage rewrite the destiny she was never supposed to have?

An alliance between the humans and werewolves of Yellow moon town had been established during the 100 year-old war against the intruding vampire settlement within the town. Winter Ash come home to meet and learn of this war in which she has to inevitably be a part of when she's led to join the werewolf community after a brief period of staying in the Ash mansion, alone. An encounter with the sorceress, Scarlett Pin — to who she had been betrothed at death as Vinci Gray who is her ancestor and former self — reveals her past life and who she truly is as a wolf in the socio-sexual hierarchy of the packs in fragmental hints. Prior to this encounter and her resolution to live within the packs, she'd witnessed, foiled and survived both a theft plot towards the valuable La Reina painting and an assassination attempt towards her. The said painting, happens to be one of the remaining works of the first Sigma and famous artist, Vinci Gray, on whose works a value boom had fallen on in the global art market. She laters move to the town in search of Scarlett, her mate who turns out to be a young male sorcerer in contrast to her expectation, after leading the werewolves to war with the vampires

In a mystical realm, Eryndor, a fearless and resourceful adventurer, embarks on a thrilling journey with his loyal horse and eagle companions. As they venture forth, he confronts diverse challenges, leveraging his wit, courage, and determination to succeed in the long run. Eryndor's unwavering commitment to protecting the natural environment drives him to thwart the destructive plans of evil forces. Along the way, he forms strategic alliances with other characters, harnessing his collective strength to devise survival plans. Through his escapades, Eryndor encounters unexpected allies, uncovers hidden truths about the land and its inhabitants, and grows as a hero. As he also tries to navigate the complexities of the world, he discovers his purpose, forging a path toward personal growth and environmental stewardship. This heartwarming and action-packed tale of friendship, environmentalism, and self-discovery follows Eryndor's transformative adventures in Nestle, Heart of Dense, and beyond.