swallowed star episode 1

18 year old Caitlin Paine finds herself uprooted from her nice suburb and forced to attend a dangerous New York City high school when her Mom moves again. The one ray of light in her new surroundings is Jonah, a new classmate who takes an instant liking to her. But before their romance can blossom, Caitlin suddenly finds herself changing. She is overcome by a superhuman strength, a sensitivity to light, a desire to feed--by feelings she does not understand. She seeks answers to what’s happening to her, and her cravings lead her to the wrong place at the wrong time. Her eyes are opened to a hidden world, right beneath her feet, thriving underground in New York City. She finds herself caught between two dangerous covens, right in the middle of a vampire war. It is at this moment that Caitlin meets Caleb, a mysterious and powerful vampire who rescues her from the dark forces. He needs her to help lead him to the legendary lost artifact. And she needs him for answers, and for protection. Together, they will need to answer one crucial question: who was her real father? But Caitlin finds herself caught between two men as something else arises between them: a forbidden love. A love between the races that will risk both of their lives, and will force them to decide whether to risk it all for each other… "TURNED is an ideal story for young readers. Morgan Rice did a good job spinning an interesting twist on what could have been a typical vampire tale. Refreshing and unique, TURNED has the classic elements found in many Young Adult paranormal stories. Book #1 of the Vampire Journals Series focuses around one girl…one extraordinary girl!...TURNED is easy to read but extremely fast-paced....Recommended for anyone who likes to read soft paranormal romances. Rated PG." --The Romance Reviews

A 28-year-old billionaire, Alexander Montgomery, spent two years without a woman after his divorce from his ex-wife four years ago. He dedicated those years to intensifying his business, swearing off the search for a life partner. However, the game changed at a matchmaking event with Isabella Heyes, where her green eyes sparked a sense of familiarity. Unsure if she was the missing piece, he used his connections and money to get to know her. What started as mere curiosity turned into a strong attraction. But as his ex-wife reappeared, attempting to shatter their budding connection, he couldn't face a truth that threatened their growing emotions. Will they emerge victorious in the challenging game of love, or will they reach a crucial moment where they must choose between holding firm or giving in to surrender? Billionaire's Game Series #1

Struggling with money, 24-year-old Beauty accepted the offer of her friend to support the operation of her mother. And that was to stop the wedding of a rich man named Euh Jin Austen by any means. Maayos na sana ang lahat kung hindi lang niya natagpuan ang sariling ikinakasal na pala rito. She didn’t see it coming, now her heart was in trouble… In this quest where she would bet her heart, could she really tame his rude heart?

In the shadowed alleys of Ravenwood, Celeste Osborne finds herself irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic and dangerously alluring Lucian Bathory. Hired as an au pair for the mysterious Bathory family, Celeste quickly discovers that Lucian is no ordinary man—he’s a centuries-old vampire with a thirst for blood and a hunger that goes far beyond the physical. As Celeste is pulled deeper into Lucian’s dark world, the boundaries between fear and desire begin to blur. Her days are filled with tension, but it’s in the secret hours of the night that their passions ignite. Lucian’s touch awakens something wild within her, something she never knew existed, but it comes at a price. His world is one of power, danger, and ancient rivalries, and loving him means embracing a darkness that could consume her whole. As their forbidden romance intensifies, Celeste must decide if she’s willing to surrender to the seductive pull of Lucian’s world, where every kiss could be her last and every touch could bind her to him for eternity. In this tale of love, lust, and immortality, Celeste will learn that some desires are worth risking everything—even her soul. "Crimson Shadows: Forbidden Thirst" is Book I of the Crimson Shadows series. It is a dark and passionate story where love and danger entwine, pushing the boundaries of what it means to surrender to desire.

Sixteen years back, my family said he is like my brother. Ten years back, my friends said he is my crush. Eight years back, I confessed my love for him. Six years back, he left me, breaking my heart into pieces. Now, we met again on the day when my marriage was announced with someone else. This re-encountered made me realize that I still love him because I can't help falling in love with him again & again & again. Welcome to the story of Pravi and Aarvik.A love story that accidentally happened without the character's Knowledge. A love story which is forbidden by the families because of 2 reasons:1) Age Gap2) Well, why don't you go through the story once to know about it. Book 1) "Can't Help Falling in Love"-Completed; Book 2) "I Belong to Him"-Completed; Book 3) "My Mysterious Lover"-On Hold

(COMPLETED)Alexis De Luca can't remember anything in her past. All she knows is that she lives in the streets alone, and nowhere to go when she was very young.Later in life, adopted by a married couple and took care of her. Although by the age of 21, her adopted parents became broke and weren't able to provide for her studies any longer.To cope with the financial losses, her adopted parents decided for Alexis to apply for the particular house they've seen hiring for a live-in house maid position, at least until she graduated.What would she do when strange things started happening, within the house she started living in?Would she be able to remember everything? Will she be safe?PS. Don't be afraid to criticize my work. I want to know your comments about my work for me to improve more. Thank you.Date Created: May 7, 2020

WARNING❗READ AT YOUR OWN RISK❗ R-18❗ Rex Montello is one of the most successful bachelor in his generation, a Professor at one of the best Universities in Manila and the heir of Montello Incorporated. He is a playboy and he doesn't believe in love so when his father asked him to marry Shennun Levi, he easily obliged. The night he is going to meet his fiancé, he first went to a bar and looked for a girl to satisfy his sexual needs. Doon niya nakilala ang babaeng si Eliyah Cruz. Nagpakasal siya kay Shennun kahit na ang laging laman ng kanyang isipan at panaginip ay ang babaeng huli niyang nakaniig, si Eliyah. Ang akala niya ay makakalimutan niya rin ito ngunit nagkakamali siya, lalo pa nang malaman niyang ang babaeng laman ng kanyang isipan ay isa sa kanyang mga estudyante. Pinigilan niya ang kanyang sariling matukso sa taglay na kagandahan ni Eliyah, ngunit naputol ang matindi niyang pagpipigil nang makaramdam siya ng selos. At that moment, Rex is so ready to sacrifice everything he has for Eliyah. Handa siyang kalabanin ang kanyang pamilya pati na rin si Shennun maipaglaban lamang ang kanyang minamahal. But what if he finds out that what they have is just part of Eliyah's plan to get even with Shennun, her half-sister? Paano kung malaman ni Rex na hindi naman pala siya mahal ni Eliyah? Will he still fight for Eliyah? Or will he push her out of their lives? After engaging into an Illicit Affair.

Labing-dalawang taong gulang si Dhanna Devino nang maulila siya sa ina. Hindi nito nakayanan nang iwanan sila ng kaniyang ama kaya naging malungkutin hanggang sa ang ina na niya mismo ang bumawi sa sariling buhay. Kaya ipinangako niya sa sarili na balang araw pagbabayarin ang mga taong sumira sa kanilang pamilya. Inakit niya ang asawa ng kapatid niya sa ama upang maipadama dito ang sakit at paghihirap na pinagdaanan niya. Ngunit hindi niya alam na ang mundong pinasok niya ay magdudulot pala sa kaniya ng mas matinding problema. Magagawa pa kaya niyang makawala sa sitwasyong siya mismo ang gumawa?

Since their childhood James Sullivan enjoyed making Kara intimidated. He relished her fear every time she saw him coming. Every time she stepped inside his house to play with his younger brother, he was there to hide her inside his room until he is the only one left on her mind when she finally leaves. But when James has a choice to make between Kara and his ego- he makes the wrong one, and with that Kara is left with a completely broken heart. So she leaves- never to return to him ever again. James had thought that after a small tantrum, she will return on her own to him, just like she always did. He had never even imagined of losing her in his whole life. The wait for day turned to three years and now when Kara is back, James, her 'former' love, has now become the CEO of two major holdings. In the midst of James' obsessive desire to win his childhood love back at all costs, and Kara's doting, deeply loving fiancee's intense desire, who will win her heart and who will lose? --- Old Title: Red Bully

Secretary of a Mafia (Vasileios #1) Agasher Dame Reyes was accused of her grandmother's murder so she fled to get away from her accusers. What happened to her after getting away from the thing she never did?