Tiffany Salazar has witnessed how her once-perfect family turned into a broken one. That’s why she did everything she could to make sure that her relationship with her boyfriend, Travis Jason Vernon, would not share the same fate as what happened to her parents. But as the years passed by, the realization hit her. In order to be with the man that she truly loves and maintain the stability of their relationship, she had to give up one thing that she ever wanted: Freedom. Wherein no one will have full control of her life. To the point that she doesn’t even know her true self anymore. That’s why, no matter how much she wants to protect the love that they have, in the end, she chooses to protect herself first. And it will only happen if she breaks up with Travis. So she did. As she finally goes on with her life, she notices that something is still missing. That the freedom she wants never gave her happiness and contentment. Much to her regret, it only became the reason for her to lose her first and true love. Determined to win Travis back, will she be able to correct the mistake she made and restart everything from that Christmas night? Or will she end up drowning herself in regrets and embracing her chosen freedom?

Alessia Dawn, her great vacation in Switzerland was a disaster when she met Liam Coltrane. In two weeks, they love, touch, and taste each other. One night, they're passionately burned hot and brightly lit. Liam Coltrane. He's not a billionaire of Coltrane Industries. Charming, handsome, sexy, and hot. He's incredibly perfect. But, he's a contract killer most dangerous, feared, and hunted. One Day Liam disappears without a trace, and a heartbroken Alessia returns home to London. Several months passed... Disaster begins. When strangers from the dark organization and secret government pursue Alessia. Locked up, held captive and almost tortured her viciously. They began to question Liam. Fighting over something called Venom and Ghost. Alessia's world is shattered when she finds out she has spent a hot night with the most dangerous hitman. He's the devil... His dark secret was revealed. And suddenly, Liam Coltrane came. He burst in, shot, and finished off everyone before Alessia's eyes. Puddles of blood, crevices of corpses and scratched brain contents. Liam Coltrane returns not just to save Alessia. But, another reason; is for love, commitment, typical life and her. Liam asked with an alluring covered blood smile as evil as the devil. "Hello, babe? Are you okay?" It's too late to be turned away for Alessia. ***

Welcome to my place the Fox Point—not everyone leaves this town alive. I remember the first time I ever saw Detective Inspector Noah George. We were seven, stupid, and he threw sand in my eye. I’m pretty sure that’s when I fell in love with him. Hey—I did say I was stupid. Summers in Fox Point, my grandfather’s seaside hometown, were all we had together. Then we turned eighteen, life happened, and he never spoke to me again. Until my grandfather’s death calls me back to the small town, only for his lawyer to tell me he’s left me my family’s dilapidated bed and breakfast that was home to many things—my first sleepover party, where my grandma taught me to cross-stitch, my first kiss with Noah… And apparently, my first dead body. My name is Lottie O’Neil, and I’m on the hook for the murder of a man I’ve barely met. And the one who’ll have to arrest me is the only man I’ve ever loved. Unless I find the real killer first.

Before the divorce, Gloria White was selfish, vicious, and unscrupulous in Jordy Collins' mind! After the divorce, the man, who claimed that only fools would fall in love with her, was broken. "Gloria, I love you. Will you remarry me?" " Gloria, I was wrong. Will you forgive me?" "Gloria, I'll make it up to you with the rest of my life. Let's remarry!" Gloria snapped, "Will you leave me alone? Stop pestering me like a fly!" Jordy groveled. "Gloria, call me a simp! You're my one and only!" Why would she, an elite lawyer, a world-renowned doctor, and a top hacker remarry him and be his pet? I said no, you wanker, get out of my face.

"I will go straight to the point. I'm suffering, but your stories does find a way to calm me down. I suffer every hour,and so,you have to write me stories every hour. The contract term is three months,if you fail to heal me by that time,I will.."he took a gulp down and looks away. "You would leave me no choice but to kill you."he dropped the bombshell. ★★ In the reading community,he is IntrovertBoy,in reality he is Gregory,with a dark pasts. He approached Beatrice with a deal. And,that was to write stories and read to him as that is his only cure. At first, Beatrice thought it was just that. An addiction. But,later,she realizes it was more than that as she was faced with different dangerous encounter with him. And, what? Under his threat,she cannot leave his house.

Everything came crashing and crawling down the moment his parents were engaged into a ghostly motor accident which caused their life and lead to their downfall. Stefan was left hopeless and homeless as he could barely cater for himself. But everything all changes when he came into encountered with Alexander Black who adopted him on seeing his condition. Alexander sees him as the perfect man for his granddaughter and decided to plans an arranged marriage between the two since it's the only way to prevent his granddaughter from marrying the 80'S, old business partners. But everyone hate and despised Stefan. People are always bullying and mocking him. They thought he was useless and since he's poor, they all look down on him but unknown to them, he's the richest man grandson who can make them beg for mercy and tortured their lives

Erica has always dreamed of breaking free from the world of secrecy and power that she was born into. In a society where men are kings and women are pawns, she longs for a life of her own choosing. But when she makes a fatal mistake, her dreams are shattered, and she finds herself trapped in a cage of her own making. Her enemy and tormentor is none other than her brother's best friend, a man who controls every aspect of her life. Despite his ability to wound her with his words and break her with his touch, he is also her solace in this kingdom of power and wealth. Erica knows that as long as she remains in his world, she must play by his rules. But as the war between them intensifies, she begins to wonder if there is a way out. Can she find the strength to break free from her cage and the man who holds the key to her heart? "The Ruthless Heir" is a gripping tale of power, love, and betrayal set in a world where nothing is as it seems. Will Erica find a way to escape the confines of her world, or will she be forever trapped in a life she never wanted?

Eighteen years ago, Ling Tian was saved by six immortals, while the whole family vanished overnight. Eighteen years later, Ling Tian returned after completing his training. He swore to avenge the annihilation of his family, vowing to send those responsible for the massacre of the Ling family down to hell, denying them any chance of reincarnation for eternity!

It's Christmas Eve: a time of wonder, magic, anticipation... and terror. A father who will go to any lengths to feed his hungry children. An unsuspecting woman who inherits a house with a deadly secret. A murderous widow who shares a train carriage with Jack the Ripper. Two burglars who bite off more than they can chew during a late-night raid. These and many more bedtime stories come hideously to life in Mark L'Estrange's nineteen tales of terror, each set on the most festive night of the year. Will anyone survive until Christmas morning? This book contains adult content and is not recommended for readers under the age of 18.

When Jack Taylor blew town at the end of The Guards his alcoholism was a distant memory and sober dreams of a new life in London were shining in his eyes. A year later, Jack's back in Galway with a new leather jacket on his back, a pack of smokes in his pocket, a few grams of coke in his waistband, and a pint of Guinness on his mind. So much for new beginnings. Before long, he's sunk into his old routine, lifting his head from the bar only every few days, appraising his surroundings for mere minutes, and then descending deep into the alcoholic, drug-induced fugue he prefers to the real world. But one day a gypsy walks into the bar during a moment of clarity and changes all that with a simple request. Jack knows the look in this man's eyes, a look of hopelessness mixed with resolve, topped off with a quietly simmering rage. He's seen it in the mirror. Recognizing a kindred soul, Jack agrees to help him, knowing but not admitting that getting involved is going to lead to more bad than good. Because in Jack Taylor's world bad and good are part and parcel of the same lost cause. Besides, no one ever accused Jack of having good sense. Praise for Ken Breun: 'Bruen confirms his rightful place among the finest noir stylists of his generation. This is a remarkable book from a singular talent.' – Publishers Weekly 'Bloodied and broken, Jack is still recognizable as Bruen’s boy, a wounded street poet who believes in the redemptive properties of language.' – The New York Times 'Jack Taylor is back in town, weighed down with wisecracks and cocaine … Somebody is murdering young male travellers and Taylor, with his reputation as an outsider, is the man they want to get to the root of things … Compulsive-rapid fire … entertaining.' – Sunday Tribune

FREE STORY WITH EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. This is *not* a Paid Story. Eighteen-year-old hockey prodigy Elliot Wexler has three goals for senior year. One: somehow graduate with a 3.5 GPA. Two: hide his bipolar disorder from his peers. And three: make it into the NHL with no scandals. Piece of cake. What he doesn't expect is to find Lucy, a homeless girl, hiding from the winter frost in his dad's shed. Elliot's busy, complicated life doesn't permit room for error, and falling in love with a girl from a totally different world sounds like the opposite of a good idea. But Elliot can't help but be drawn to Lucy and her elusive ways--even when she seems to vanish from his life non-stop, each time leaving him with a bigger hole in his heart. But Elliot is determined to break down Lucy's barriers. And when he does, he discovers that her life is more complicated--and dangerous--than he could have imagined. With drafting season approaching, and Elliot's fragile mental health deteriorating, he's forced to face a difficult question: Is first love supposed to hurt so much? *** PLEASE DO NOT ADD THIS STORY TO GOODREADS.

Struggling detective Jack Taylor is finally sober – off the booze, pills, powder, and nearly off cigarettes too.?The main reason he's been able to keep clean: his dealer's in jail. So when that dealer calls him to Dublin and asks for a favour in the soiled, sordid visiting room of Mountjoy Prison, Jack wants to tell him to take a flying leap. He soon discovers the dealer's sister is dead and the guards have called it "death by misadventure." The dealer is convinced that can't be true and begs Jack to see what he can find out. It's exactly what Jack does for a living, with varying levels of success. But even so, he's reluctant, maybe because of who's asking or maybe because of the bad feeling growing in his gut. Never one to give in to bad feelings or common sense, Jack agrees to the favour, though he doesn’t begin to fathom the shocking, deadly consequences he has set in motion. The Dramatist?is the lean and lethal fourth entry in Ken Bruen's award-winning Jack Taylor series. Praise for Ken Bruen: 'Quirky, quality fiction.' - Observer 'Outstanding … Ireland’s version of Scotland’s Ian Rankin.' – Publishers Weekly 'Ken Bruen is hard to resist, with his aching Irish heart, silvery tongue and bleak noir sensibility — all on display in The Dramatist.' -The New York Times 'Deserving of five stars is Ken Bruen’s The Dramatist … This is the fourth outing for the failed cop, and probably the best since The Guards.' - Time Out

How hard can it be to locate your sister? Well, in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, that might be easier said than done, especially if you're a zombie. * * * * * As humankind is driven close to extinction by a zombie apocalypse, Trinity searches for her sister, hoping to find her still alive among the scattered survivors. But even if Trinity manages to find her, how will Jess react when she discovers Trinity is now a zombie? Plagued by the bloodthirsty influences of the zombie virus, Trinity must fight against its attempts to steal her humanity. The virus is relentless and fully convinced that humans are the best prey around, but giving into that temptation would strip her of her mind and reduce her to just another member of the mindless horde. While searching for more hidden survivors, Trinity comes across a handful of stranded humans, one of whom sets an entirely new definition for the word crazy. Helping them to safety wasn't part of her plans, nor did she realize how often vehicles could break down. Rediscovering her sense of humor was the last thing she expected, but amid the insanity of a trip through a zombie-infested landscape, it might be her best defense in retaining her sanity. As Trinity soon discovers, road trips never go as planned, especially when traveling with a group of humans during a zombie apocalypse. If dish soap, rutabagas, and soup cans aren't an essential part of your zombie apocalypse kit, then you better grab them now! All books in this series are part of the Paid Stories program. Cover designed by Marie Tilmant

Meet Shah Brothers.... Muhammad Zulqarnain Shah, 27 years old, handsome, humble and one of the best actors known today. He is from those people whom has luck on their side. Whatever they do, they get successful. Ahmar Shah, little brother of...

Thorndike is just like any other quaint Cornish village.?Everyone knows everyone, and families have lived there for generations. The village inn boasts the finest food and warmest welcome, and visitors and locals alike agree that old Thad Beanie makes the most delicious meat pies they have ever tasted. Like most proud chefs, Thad refuses to divulge the secret to his family recipe. The secret, which stretches back hundreds of years, is not how you cook the meat, but where the meat comes from. This book contains graphic s*x and violence, and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.

Maxwell was a prince in Greenwood. He has been with many women but he has never taken love issues seriously. This was before he met Angel on a business trip and fell for her at first sight . They loved each other and decided to get married but his family was against their relationship since Angel was deaf and dump, they despised her on the basis that their future king can not have such a woman as their future queen. They faced a lot of challenges from friends and family but finally they got married .Everything was fine before Maxwell went for a business trip and left his wife at the palace, his family made things difficult for her and finally she disappeared. His life became a living hell following her absence. He later found her with two beautiful babies, his joy knew no bound. they got back together but his family was at it again and they ended having serious issues with Maxwell being forced to marry another woman . All in all the love they had for each other won

[WARNING: Mature Content/ r-18] "You've been such a bad girl, I don't even know what to do with you." He murmured. Hunter hit my behind again, which made me moan and move around on his lap because I was so excited. He put his hand on my cheek and casually traveled his thumbs down my leg. He began to move his fingers up the inside of my thigh even more prudently. I finally could no longer take it. It impact so much that my stomach was getting tighter and that I was getting hot and sweaty. I wanted more; I wanted him to be inside me. In the fog of my want, I suddenly saw a fact. I was getting turned on by a beast that just took me away from my family and friends. I had to put an end to this because it couldn't go on like this. Hunter is not the man I'm dating. "What you could do is separate me from my loved ones. Oh, right, you've already done that." I smirk. His hand rendered before it hit my center. Hunter looked up at me with his teeth clenched from below. He got down on his knees and put his arms around me. "That slamming tongue of yours can't be sealed up, does it?" He roared.

She was more known by her public name, Laverna Hansley. Her image as the mass’ angel model, who helps the poor, hid her real identity being the only child of a long-running top mafia group and being one of the underground world’s most notorious killers. As a master of disguise, only a few people know what she truly looks like and what her real name was. For this reason, Nicholas Constantine, the boss of the Magnus mafia group and the long-time rival of Laverna’s family, was having a hard time tracking her down for the sole purpose of ending her life for being involved with the murder of his younger sister. When Laverna lost her partner-in-crime childhood best friend, she was forced to find someone else who would replace him. Nicholas heard of this chance of a lifetime so he did not hesitate to put down his mask and show up as one of the men competing to become the rightful right-hand man of the mafia boss’ daughter. Deception, lies, betrayal, and the most dangerous of all, love, are the doubled-edged weapons that the two carry with them in their journey to fight for what they think is right and, of course, to determine who shall remain on top of the underground world.

Jairus Ezekiel, the swoon worthy mafia lord gets pulled to a bar by his pals. Eager for the ruthless business lord to get laid by the most desired bar beauty of the town. The one name, ginger haired mysterious lady, known for treating men in a peculiar way in bed. Agnes Regina could tackle any man within four walls of the bar, except Jairus Ezekiel. One night of insatiable passion gets her pregnant. But things become weirdly suspicious when she suddenly starts craving blood during her pregnancy. At the same time, the mafia lord is unable to forget her taste and touch. What would happen when one day he senses her familiar scent around him!? -*-*-*-*- [F-Rated: Fun, Flirt, Fluff and F**k]

After being cheated by her scumbag husband, Vanessa experienced a horrible night with stranger. Then she was forced to get married under her sister's name to save her family. Her second husband was rich and powerful Scott Yardley, who was trapped in the wheelchair by his broken legs. They made a deal to be a fake couple, but they were attracted to each other gradually. Until Vanessa's pregnancy changed everything. She got the baby on that night which was stamped indelibly on her memory. It was that stranger's baby.... None knew who he was. And an abortion might kill Vanessa. What would Vanessa do? Would she risk her life for the child of a stranger? or leave the husband she loved?