the forbidden clive barker pdf

Winter is a rebellious 18-year-old werewolf who is destined to become the Luna Queen of the wolves. Her parents have arranged her marriage with another werewolf named Ryker, whom she has never met or knows anything about. Winter doesn't want to marry him; she feels she is too young to be married and wants the chance to find her true mate. Her two best friends, Elena the fairy and Lillie the witch, promise to help her escape her family. Elena was born without wings, something that has never happened in the fairy world, and Lillie struggles to control her powers. If she doesn't learn how to control them, they will be taken from her. Their friendship is forbidden by all their families. The story follows their friendship as they learn about their powers and try to protect each other from the dangers that lie ahead. Will Winter find her mate? Will Elena discover the secret behind why she doesn't have wings? Will Lillie ever gain control over her powers? And most importantly, will their forbidden friendship be able to withstand all the challenges it will face? Together with her friends, she defies expectations and embraces her destiny as not just a leader but as a fiercely independent woman who will shape her own fate.

Harry never expected to fall for Felix, the ruthless mafia boss who owns the city's hottest nightclubs. But as he gets to know Felix beyond his tough exterior, Harry discovers a complex and alluring individual. Will he find the courage to reveal his true feelings, or will societal expectations and family obligations silence his heart?

Luke Mason, an average teenager who just turned 18, who lived with her mother, Angela, in the suburbs of Cebu City. He acquired his scholarship to study in a prestigious school, the University of San Carlos. A school unaffordable for low-class families like him. The scholarship made it possible for Luke to study in that school for free. His father, Erik Mason, left them four years ago for matters that he did not yet understand. Before his leaving, his father promised Luke to give him a gift if he turned 18. Luke met Maria Cruz at school and fell in love in secret. Maria was mysteriously beautiful, rich, and popular. But Luke sensed something peculiar about Maria and in one incident, Luke found out that Maria is a witch. The secret stayed between them and they eventually became friends. Months after Luke's birthday, his father Erik, visits them back home. Erik explained to his ex-wife, Angela, the purpose of his visit, to give Luke the long-time promised gift. Erik handed him an attache case. In it was a Moonstone Pendant and a dagger, weapons in killing witches. Luke then knew that his father is a witch hunter that came from a long lineage of witch hunters, called the Keepers. The Founders of the Keepers held a tradition to pass down their legacy to their children when they reached 18 yrs of age. The events now twisted as Luke tried to weigh his options, to kill Maria and her family of witches or leave them be, imposing danger to society.

Skylar, an only child of Mr. And Mrs. Dikgang faces challenges as she grows up. She and her father share a toxic relationship but things become worse when she came out to her dad as a lesbian. Concerning her love life, she falls for a girl who's already taken and becomes the third wheel which later turns into a love triangle.

Intimacy fuels their strength. We are caught in a brutal conflict, and the Panja fighters depend on the presence of women in their beds to heighten their battle abilities. These alien warriors are legendary, both in combat and in matters of pleasure, making it effortless for them to find willing partners. Then there’s me. Unlike the others, I am not here to entertain these fierce soldiers. My duty is far less glamorous—I scrub their dishes, wash their clothes, and smooth out the tangled sheets left behind after their passionate encounters. My only goal is to stay out of trouble and not provoke the wrath of these powerful beings. But then, something unexpected happens. General Kaelen himself approaches me and gives a direct order—he wants me to lift my skirt. His reaction when I refuse? Pure disbelief. I have only ever seen him wear two expressions—either complete boredom or simmering fury. Yet now, he looks genuinely stunned. After all, there are plenty of women around, eager to catch his attention, women who would never dare refuse him. And yet, out of everyone, he chooses me—the plain-looking human servant, the one woman with the audacity to deny him.

Shannon has been in love with Clyde since she was fourteen but was able to hide it until the day he kissed her. Given that he is the man who ruined her sister's life, she knows that she needs to stay far away from him but can't. What happens when she has to chose between him and her family.

In a society where same sex relationships are frowned upon, two girls struggle to find love. The pressure placed on them to conform to societal expectations creates an environment that forces them out of their cocoons. This in turn raises reactions from everyone around them and they are very negative. The two have to fight for their love even though that could alter their whole futures. They even break up severally before finally overcoming it all and ending up together inspite of it all.

23 years old Lisa Downs accidentally gets pregnant with Daniel Winston after a one night stand. Not knowing how to reach the father of her unborn child, she still decided to keep the child after much consideration. Her life takes a drastic/ dramatic turn when she finds out the father of her child is her father's arch enemy.

Roselyn Carter whose life was so cheerful as a normal girl until one accident which changes her life completely. Meet Sebastian Orlando, a prince of Mandonia kingdom who came back to his home after 20 years only to be shocked by his father's words. Let's see what happens when they meet each other.

A werewolf and a vampire destined to be together for all of eternity? Hard to believe right? So hard even Isabelle and Jax find it crazy. Follow them on their journey of hardships and forbidden love. Will they truly ever find a way to be free and openly love one another?