shadow fruit

As a self-made billionaire, he has built an empire through ventures encompassing real estate, technology, and self-help book publishing. Driven by an unconventional desire to empower thick, chubby women, he devises a contest through his self-help book publishing company. The contest aims to boost their self-esteem and confidence, guiding them to find attentive partners. Little do the participants know, the contest holds a hidden secret—it is designed to train them as BDSM dominatrixes for a potential TV show. Amidst the carefully orchestrated contest, a remarkable woman emerges as the main protagonist. She possesses a captivating blend of confidence and vulnerability, determined to overcome her insecurities. Unbeknownst to her, fate intervenes as she captures the billionaire's attention. As their paths intertwine, a forbidden love story unfolds. The billionaire finds himself irresistibly drawn to her, intrigued by her strength and resilience. In her, he discovers not only a potential submissive but also a soul capable of unearthing his closely guarded demons and secrets. Will she remain merely his dominatrix, or will she become the key to unlocking something more profound within him?Their journey is one of passion and self-discovery, as they navigate the intricate dynamics of power, vulnerability, and trust. Together, they delve into the depths of their desires, challenging societal norms and their own preconceived notions of love and intimacy. As their connection deepens, they confront their pasts, facing their darkest fears and insecurities. In the process, they find redemption, healing, and growth. The TV show project takes an unexpected turn, leading to a powerful and empowering outcome for all the contestants involved." It delves into the transformative power of human connection, proving that sometimes, the most unexpected relationships can save us from the shadows that haunt us.

Rebecca Allen thought Lilac Grove was a great place to start over, away from her abusive ex-husband. But people are going missing. There’re too many hunters ready to shoot anything that moves around for everyone’s comfort. Now, the drop-dead gorgeous owner of The Wolf’s Den Bar, Robert Northgate, is missing. Rebecca was one of the last people to see him. It’s not even lunch. On the way home from work, Becky finds an injured wolf on the road. The wolf is lucky, she’s the new town vet. Robert Northgate’s day isn’t going any better. He’s under pressure to keep the money flowing for his pack. Times are hard. Though the annoying hunters are at least spending some money like it’s water but there are too many shoot first types around for Robert’s comfort. As the Shadow Mists Pack Alpha. It gets worse when he’s attacked rogue wolves in his territory. They leave him for dead on a rural road. On the same day, he meets his very human mate. How can he explain the existence of werewolves to Rebecca? It’s Robert’s job to protect his people. But his mate is a lowly human and prejudices run deep with the elders. Can he find love with his mate without losing his pack’s confidence? Can he stop the disappearances and find the missing people? Will he be able to stop the rogue wolves from taking his territory before some hunter shoots first and someone dies? Original Cover Design by Central Covers

Blake: "You think stalkers just watch? That’s cute." His dark chuckle sends a shiver down your spine. "You’re in for a real surprise." Demitri: "When I speak, people obey. It’s that simple. Even you won’t say no to me." Lucas: "Killing isn’t the thrill—it’s the build-up, the precision, the art in it. How can’t you see that?" When a dark romance author ventures onto the dark web in search of real-life inspiration, she makes a daring request: to shadow a stalker, a serial killer, and the mafia’s Don for a week to better understand their worlds. What starts as research for her latest novel quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Blake, the obsessive stalker, Demitri, the commanding mafia Don, and Lucas, the twisted killer, each agree to let her into their lives—but none of them plan to let her go. Now, the author finds herself not just writing a dark romance, but living it, as all three men decide they want her for themselves. The question isn’t just how she’ll escape—but which one of them will claim her first.

Sophia. Meaning: wisdom. Sophia Syde, a young, nineteen-year-old who grew up in the shadow of her elder siblings now has to step into the world that provides her an experience out of her comfort zone. With initial hesitation and doubts, Sophia finds her new life fascinating to the point where she takes extreme measures to contain the position in the company. The company that is run by her older brother that is too sensitive about her wellbeing. Sophia has to take decisions, ones that shifts her life to an undiscovered territory of not only living but also personality. A personality she moulds herself into for adaptation in her newfound, chosen life. A life where she has to hurt someone, and trust other. Where she gets hurt by a foe but also adored by a lover. A life where family matters, but they're also the one to hurt her. Welcome to Sophia's happening life.

In a world torn apart by feuding werewolf and lycan packs, Willow finds herself trapped in an oppressive life under her father's abusive rule. Desperate for freedom and a chance at a normal life, she flees into the mysterious forest, where fate leads her to Jaden, a lycan with a troubled past. As their bond strengthens, Willow's trust is tested by rumors surrounding Jaden's supposed death as an infant. Determined to uncover the truth, Willow confronts Jaden, unearthing a story of hidden powers and a desperate escape. In a whirlwind of emotions and revelations, they find solace in each other's arms, vowing to face any challenge together. But as the episode unfolds, the tension between the werewolf and lycan packs escalates, highlighting the deep-rooted history of their feud and the seemingly endless conflict that threatens to tear them apart. With danger lurking in every shadow and no foreseeable resolution in sight, Willow and Jaden must navigate a treacherous path of trust, love, and sacrifice in their quest for a better life. Will their bond be strong enough to withstand the chaos that surrounds them? Find out in this gripping tale of forbidden love and the enduring hope for a brighter future.

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

"The world was unstable when hellhounds attacked and began annihilating humans. That instability was our undoing. Now the United States has a new government that may be more corrupt then the former one.We only won the first fight because Shadow Warriors came to our rescue. An alien race, hiding among us for centuries, they saved humanity and then humans betrayed them.Now the hellhounds are back and one woman holds the fate of the world on her shoulders.Her name is Marinah.King, leader of the Shadow Warriors, wants humans dead. He doesn’t care that the woman the Federation sent is doing something to his internal beast. Even though killing a woman is not something he wants, as leader, he may have no choice.Enter a world of hellhounds, monsters, and evil as two unlikely people discover that love may hold more answers than war. Genetically Modified is created by Holly S. Roberts, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."

Death was smiling in my face while I sank deeper into the darkness that surrounded me. The face that stared back at me was definitely not FAMILIAR. He had promised me heaven and earth with the promise of the position as his LUNA. I could almost feel my baby fighting for it's life too. I shut my eyes tightly with a heart full of regret and vengeance before uttering my last prayer to the moon goddess, "a chance to strike back". ******** Aria Jonas spends the best nights of her life, all full of pleasure and promises under the arms of the future Alpha of Blue Moon pack. He promises her the world as he claims her as his Luna in secret. Upon his inauguration as Alpha, Scott threw her away like trash as he picks his Luna. Pregnant and betrayed, she promises to reveal their affair only to pay the price with her life. Aria wakes up with a child in her arms ten years later and full of vengeance. She dicovers that she was saved by the Alpha of the most ruthless pack in the north, the Mysterious Alpha of Mystic Shadow pack. He trains and mold her into a perfect definition of herself and makes a comeback but in exchange for a contracted marriage and Scott's pack. Aria isn't the only one filled with hate for Blue moon pack as Alpha Tristan also shares a similar hatred. Aria gets locked in between her plan for vengeance and what her heart longed for. Would she continue in her quest for revenge or would she give love a chance again?

Alyssa suddenly becomes a rogue slave once her pack gets attacked by rogues and her mom is killed, she runs to another pack for refuge but she lands into the hands of the ruthless Alpha. Alpha Lance has always had the face of the man who killed his parents in his mind, he swore revenge on the man, and he finds out Alyssa is the daughter of the man who he swore revenge on, and she's his mate. Alpha Lance promises to make Alyssa suffer for her father's mistake, and Alyssa is hurt that her mate who she thought would love her is behaving this way with her. Alyssa becomes a slave in the shadow moon pack, and she tortured everyday by the Alpha. Will Alpha Lance change his mind? Will Alyssa forgive him? What will she do when she realizes she has a bigger enemy and hater than the Alpha?

Danger always lurks around the shadow of El Mezannotte land where a cold ruthless master, and a vampire duke named Morbius Draven rule. He was a fearsome vampire who lost his light when his wife died. But it started to change when a fated crash into his car. Natasha Grey was a cold 26-year-old werewolf doctor who had enormous self-control but got abducted and almost raped if she did not manage to escape from her captors' grasp. Yet, on her escapade, fate had another plan for her, and tangled up with her vampire mate whom she could never escape from. But now they've met, how will fate play on Natasha's new life in the castle after being captured by her own mate? Will Morbius open up and let Natasha be his wolf doctor to heal his cold ruthless heart even though a threatening greed lurks around Morbius's properties? All Rights Reserved©