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Genre: Dark Romance | Psychological Thriller | Enemies-to-Lovers 18+ Sienna Graves never wanted to work for a man like Damian Wolfe. But desperate times lead to desperate choices, and now she's standing in his world-under his rules, his scrutiny, and his control. She expects cruelty, arrogance, maybe even attraction. What she doesn't expect is the way he watches her, like a puzzle he's dying to solve. Damian isn't just powerful. He's **obsessive**, and Sienna's defiance makes her his newest fixation. He's used to bending people until they break, but Sienna is different. She resists. She pushes back. And that makes him want to push **harder**. What starts as a test of wills spirals into something darker, something **neither of them can stop**. Because the more Sienna fights, the more she realizes-Damian isn't just trying to break her. He's trying to make her **need him**. And the worst part? It's working. Themes & Emotional Depth: - **Resistance vs. Surrender** - How far can you fight before you start to crave the thing you fear? - **The Illusion of Choice** - Damian never forces her. He simply **makes her want to choose him**. - **Twisted Intimacy** - He doesn't just invade her space-he invades her **mind**. And nothing is more dangerous than a man who knows how to break you gently.

This book is for those who love slow-burn, chaotic, "how can they be that stupid," "about bloody time," wrench-your-heart-but-make-you-feel-so-good romances. Because what's life without a bit of drama, right? Throw in epic chaos, a princess on the run, and some evil bad guys (because every story needs a villain), and you've got a book that will keep you knee-deep in drama. If you've come here looking for your traditional synopsis, read on, my lovely readers. And if what you really crave is a mix of whump, smut, and rom-com with a side of catastrophe, then look no further-I've got you covered. __________________________________________________________________________ Proper Synopsis When a devastating attack reduces her home to ruins, Princess Sera's only option is to flee. Seeking refuge on Earth, she meets Matthew, the cocky, confident leader of the Allegiant Academy. Little does she know that the man she's starting to fall for is the same person who wields immense power-the one she dubbed 'Ace' and has been her bitter enemy since childhood. But hey, that's not exactly first-date material, is it? Nobody kicks it off with, "Oh, by the way, I have an alter ego who's a fiend-fighting, blood-killer type that hunts savages for sport." Right? As Sera tries to keep her princess status and crystal warrior identity under wraps, she throws herself into becoming someone else. After growing up in war, happiness doesn't just return-it sneaks up on you, like plants pushing through cracked concrete. But when her past comes knocking, threatening to undo everything she's painstakingly rebuilt, she'll quickly learn that truth has impeccable timing-and her destiny has the absolute worst habit of showing up when she least expects it. But seriously, what did she expect? When it comes to life, destiny, and fate, it's never really in our hands, is it? _______________________________________________________________________________

After ten years of rebellion, pillage, and death, the civil war between humans and fae finally ended. Peace and prosperity came with the birth of the mortal country, Ellesmere. The humans were free from their fae masters. Two decades later, Morana Stavenger has made a reputation in the overpopulated city of Molwreeth. She is the only female halfling in the city, perhaps the entire country. With her snow-white hair and amber eyes, her fae blood strikes fear into all who see her. That fear is what makes her career as a thief and mercenary so easy. After being orphaned at only thirteen, Morana had no other choice but to turn to crime to survive. With the aid of her caregiver and employer, The Madame Wyvern, Lydia Stavenger, her life is now comfortable and full of coin. Until the night a mysterious man burns her life as she knows it to ash. Follow Morana through a world filled with monsters, magic, and secrecy as she's forced into a new identity in order to repay a debt to the arrogant and cruel, Jovah Windsinger. Amid her journey, she uncovers darker secrets than she could ever imagine-secrets that will make her question everything. Will Morana survive long enough to escape back to her homeland, or will the evil lurking in the shadows devour her?

READERS' FAVORITE FIVE STAR AWARD WINNER - As the daughter of a strong English baron, Isabel is compelled by peace negotiations to become the child-bride of the enemy, the powerful, handsome and fierce Scottish Laird of the Chattan clan, Alysandir. Her youth and his distaste for a marriage alliance with his enemy render her strenuous efforts to win the approval of her husband almost futile. Even though she failed him in a hopelessly complex situation, why would he allow his former fiancé to get away at an attempt to kill her? When her dying father calls her home to England, she is forced to be braver than her years as her exiled, murderous half-brother, Gilbert, attempts to wrest control of Bamborough Castle, their family home, from her father, who was determined to never allow Gilbert the inheritance. Could Alysandir, her wizened warrior husband soften her battle-hardened heart, protect her from her treacherous half-brother and win back her love? Growing up amid the border wars taught Isabel to be strong, cautious and adaptable. Fighting in those wars made Alysandir inflexible, distrustful but patient and brave. Could he secure his lands and keep his new bride safe from those who wished to harm her, or even protect her from herself? After breaking her, could he gather her back to himself and teach her to trust him before her half-brother and brother-in-law kill her over a piece of borderland?

She was ordered to kill. He was ordered to protect. Are their souls destined to intertwine? In a world where magic is forbidden, two of the deadliest people are about to collide. Talia Nightshade is a ruthless assassin with a singular mission: kill the last heir of the Crescent Moon Dynasty, whose bloodline holds the key to unimaginable power. Darius Graves, the enigmatic Guardian, who is sworn to protect the realm from all threats-even those that come cloaked in beauty and darkness. As their paths cross in a deadly game of cat and mouse, the lines between duty and desire begin to blur. Talia is prepared to kill without hesitation, and the only thing standing in her way is Darius. But Darius is unlike any challenge she's had to face before-dangerous, cunning, and maddeningly irresistible. Bound by their conflicting missions and haunted by the secrets of their pasts, they find themselves drawn into a web of bloodshed and betrayal where trust is a luxury neither can afford. With every clash of their swords, their connection deepens, leaving Talia questioning her resolve and Darius doubting his loyalty. But in a world where betrayal is a deadly currency and magic is a force too powerful to be tamed, their growing attraction could be their undoing. With forces conspiring against them and the fate of the realm hanging in the balance, Talia and Darius must make an impossible choice: remain loyal to their missions or surrender to the desire that could destroy them both. In the end, they will discover that sometimes the most dangerous enemy is the one who holds your heart. "Blood and Betrayal" is a gripping tale of passion, power, and the thin line between love and hate. Will they sacrifice everything for the sake of their destinies , or will love prove to be the ultimate betrayal?

After the great calamity, Aerilon became split off from the rest of the magical world of Andreal. As a young woman. Elizabeth Luna Cater was a famous water sorceress. Charged with guarding the hidden archway within the Dryad forest. Well known for her compassion and healing abilities, she tended to the injured visitors and magical creatures dwelling within the forest and beyond it. While guarding the archway, the ravens of the underworld warn Elizabeth of her death at the claws of dragons. While assisting Shane at the dragon sanctuary, Shane gave Elizabeth the chore of feeding the young and untamed dragons within the pit. Which leads to the dragons fighting over food and Elizabeth falling into the pit to her death. However, death is the only a gateway to a new beginning. Elizabeth is offered a second chance at life by The Morrigan. (The Celtic goddess of death and rebirth.) She is deemed worthy during reincarnation and becomes a reaper charged with collecting the souls of the dead and is chosen as the goddess's champion. To prevent a looming war. Between the magical resistance, who wish to erase magical creatures from the world. The goddess suspects a traitor among her reapers and sends Luna to investigate, however she is shortly falsely accused of the death of another reaper and is banished by her master. In order to clear her name, Elizabeth (Now known as Luna.), Escapes. Deaths realm and Raewyn into the word of Aerilon. Racheal Dagon is twenty-seven-year-old mercenary for hire, she is hunting those responsible for the scars over her body, covered by her dragon scale armour, she has escaped from years of slavery, horning her skills and desire for revenge. She is searching for the one who started the fire and destroyed her family. Knowing his ales as Red scar. Luna must gather her companions new and old, in order to reveal the true traitor and stop them from gaining the artefacts of power and her world ending in a war, which could change everything.

Elara strikes a dangerous bargain with a charming Trickster to save her brother, only to find herself trapped in a deadly series of games that could cost her everything-including losing herself forever. **** Elara Arden has spent her life protecting the ones she loves. But when her mother succumbs to a mysterious illness-a curse no healer can touch-Elara's world begins to unravel. Desperation drives her younger brother, Casian, to make a dangerous bargain with the Tricksters: ancient mortals who control the threads of fate. In exchange for their mother's life, Casian offers his soul. Desperate to save him from the consequences of his choices, Elara strikes her own deadly bargain with the charming but dangerous Jarek-a Trickster who thrives on manipulation and deceit. The deal is simple: Elara must survive a series of twisted games, each designed to test her will, her courage, and her very identity. Each game unlocks a piece of Casian's fading soul and brings her closer to saving him-but at the cost of something irreplaceable. The rules are clear: win, and she saves him. Lose, and she risks losing herself. In a realm where nothing is as it seems, Elara must outwit the Tricksters and fight for her brother's soul-but with every game, she risks losing more than she bargained for. Can Elara hold onto herself long enough to save Casian, or will the games consume her first?

DISCLAIMER: THIS BOOK CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR BOOK TWO OF THE PANDORA SERIES. ADDITIONALLY, SOME EXPLAINATIONS ARE NONCANON. CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND DEPICTIONS OF CHARACTER DEATH, AS WELL AS SWEARING READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. ----------------- Kairos had always loved Emelithil; the way she chose her words like a spider weaving its web, the way she'd always been so stubborn and competitive-- but never enough to come off us ignorant or naive. Even though they had always fought for something different, he never could have imagined just how far they would drift apart. There was no way he could ever be prepared for what he was about to do to her though. What he did was unthinkable, impossible even. He spent every day by her side after he saved her life, tending to her injuries during her coma, while dealing with the guilt of it all being his, and only his fault. Desperately, he tries to find forgiveness and reconnect with his best friend and crush, but her betrayal burns Fire Red. ----------------- Written for CRW Introduction to Short Story Writing at Flagler College in September 2022, Final revision in December 2022 ----------------- Status: Completed © _elixxir

[𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬: 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐮𝐬.] Queen Aiko Cennín awakes to the sight of her kingdom destroyed by the power of the Ember Core. The price of freedom was steep, but she can find no fault in paying it. That is, until the shadows start to stir and trouble finds her once more. When Felix--her friend and former assassin--is taken, Aiko is faced with a difficult choice: to let him go or to risk her life to save his. The farther she wanders from the safety of Niveus, the deeper she wades into the truth of the phoenix god and its Ember Core. All actions have consequences, and the primordial gods are not so forgiving to those that disrupt their order for selfish humanity. With the destruction of the Ember Core, the world between worlds is crumbling, and the Core Reapers are desperate to mend it--no matter what it costs the human realm. Held captive for meddling with the Core, Felix finds himself at the mercy of the Reapers to pay for Aiko's mistakes. With time and the gods against her, Aiko races to rescue him before it's too late. However, she won't have to do it alone. Magic abounds where Cores are born, and Niveus is not the only kingdom with a god-given gift. She joins forces with another Bright Soul: a young girl on a similar quest to find her missing sister. Together, they may be able to mend the world between worlds and save the ones they care for most. But the price of freedom is always a little more than one is willing to pay. ~𝐒𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 ~Completed!

One girl. Two cats. A world full of adventure. Abbernathy Tells is a twelve year old girl who prefers the companionship of her two cats and a dying tree over others her age. When a horrible tragedy strikes on her thirteenth birthday, robbing her of everything she holds dear, Abby is thrust into a world of walking, talking cat creatures on the brink of war. Accompanied by her two cats and a failing wizardess, Abby will embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries behind the magical kingdom of Aelurus, while trying to cope with loss, loneliness, and the butterflies that come from a certain boy's touch. This is Abbernathy and the Cat Kingdom. *Welcome. Please be sure to leash your dog(s).* ☆ (2/11/2019) First Draft Completed ☆ Amazing GIF Banner by @winterinheaven ☆ ☆ Chapter Breaks by @avadel ☆