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My Mafia Madness
Dante Romano is a highly dangerously and incredibly powerful businessman who always gets what he wants in life… Money, power, women, you name it. As the face of his company and CEO to the multi-billion-dollar industry by day, Dante leads the local Mafia ring by night as an underworld crime boss known as ‘The Reaper’.
To Dante, life seems simple enough and business appears to be booming...
But all that changes when he accidentally crosses paths with the beautiful and fiery twenty-five-year-old personal assistant Alexa Myers during a chance encounter in a company elevator. Without even realising it, the vivacious young woman suddenly becomes his latest craving, and he will stop but nothing to make her his.
Unfortunately, Dante’s rivals have also learned of his latest craving and actively seek out the beautiful Alexa with ulterior motives in mind. When she learns that her life is now in danger Alexa turns to Dante seeking answers to her countless questions.
But will they be answers he can give? And will she want to hear them?
Will the lovers even have the chance to get to know one another in time before they are put in harm’s way?
And of course, will Alexa accept Dante when she eventually learns who and what he truly is? Or will she ultimately reject such a dangerous lifestyle and in turn, reject Dante?
*** WARNING - This story contains scenes of physical and mental abuse, drugs, coarse language, extreme violence, graphic sex scenes and forced sex - R18+ - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! ***
Ars Nova
Lotte feared her world would never accept her for who she was, a woman unable to love men. Now Lotte’s dead.
The underworld gods of ancient Mesopotamia stirred at her sudden arrival, connecting her past with the present of a different world. Kiur is a resident of this world and a victim of its own cruelties. His delusions haunt him. Unable to fully recover, he pushes away friends and family alike.
With Lotte at his side, they now have to face the dark abyss of their mind. Their fate is yet to be cast as their lives intertwine. The Gods of the Great Below make their moves.
Touch of Lightning (Lightning Touch Book 1) - Excerpt: First 4 Chapters
*** This is the first 4 chapters as a sample to see if you like the story and my writing style before committing to paying for it. ***
A dangerous job. A mining disaster. A declaration of love that may have come too late.
Her job in a space station requires nerves of steel and a cold heart, but Lennina is paralyzed with fear for the life of her work partner each time there’s an earthquake on the planet’s surface. Her jealous boyfriend accuses her of having an affair with him and turns to violence when she denies it.
Bruised and broken, she ends the relationship. Then when a quake traps miners underground, she discovers her work partner means more to her than life itself.
As a new telepathic ability manifests itself, can Lennina use it to save the man she loves?
TOUCH OF LIGHTNING is an exciting first book in the Lightning Touch Series that will transport sci-fi and paranormal fans to a distant space station, filled with suspense, danger, and romance. If you like reading stories about healthy relationships with a slow burn forbidden love and sassy witty banter, you’ll love this friends-to-lovers sci-fi adventure with a HEA.
© Susan McKenzie. All rights reserved.
Dares With The Devil
Dion Huxley, wealthy businessman and CEO of 2 successful companies had gotten the greatest revelation of his life, and it had been right under his nose the entire time. He had overlooked the only person who he would soon find could make him infuriatingly mad and arouse him at the same time just by being in the same room as him. The only thing standing in his way was his own arrogance.
Six years ago, Luciana Flores would leave her old crush, high school and friends in Maryland. To leave for a fresh start at Stanford University. Still torn at the fact that she lacked the confidence to approach the boy she’d fancied since elementary school. Though she knew her independent like personality and his possessive one would not compete. The goal was her, and his method demanded submission. When too stubborn wills clash...sparks fly.
Disclaimer: This is a work of FICTION in which the characters are created for the purpose of your enjoyment. I am not an experienced writer; this is not meant to be perfect. Anyways on with it, do ENJOY. Thanks Shezell Rigby
Escaping the Abyss Vol. 1
Chains and bottles of liquids are scattered across the dark room. If your hearing is sharp enough, you can hear screams echoing throughout the building.
“Will I always be alone and remain caged in this hell?”
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Dark clouds gather around the city, a mastermind in the shadows giving rise to turmoil and doubts. Blood and pain filling the streets. Mysteries arise that need to be solved.
Cal, a young investigator joins the Conciliators, an organization that fights against crimes with...unusual methods. While rising to the occasion of his new occupation, he gets assigned to team up with a man that has a quite unpleasant attitude.
“I won’t take responsibility for that, not again!”
Tormented by the past, Sigal pursues a path of solitude until he is forced to team up with Cal to solve crimes. Regardless of their clashing personas, the two have to overcome their conflicts to unravel the mysteries that lie ahead and uncover the truth.
“I won’t give up!”
Blood splatters on the ground, while laughter in the distance can be heard. As Cal wakes up, he finds himself in a warm embrace.
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Cover Art by Vindnyxx (can be found on Instagram)
State of Matter
Gabriel has been famous since the day he was born. As the youngest son of a top global superhero, the spotlight is blinding. Especially when a series of prolific murders strike their closest friends and allies. The problem? Gabriel's functionally invincible, and only all too willing to take advantage of it if it means putting a stop to the violence.
August Wright's possibly the most powerful Guardian of his generation: he just needs to graduate before anyone else figures that out. He wanted a quiet, responsible life as a mid-ranked hero. Too bad he's been assigned to keep an eye on his polar opposite and the one person most likely to discover his true power: Gabriel Masters.
Art (Cover/Thumbnails/End of Chapter Graphic) by Natjieo
Nonconforming
I never wanted to be the Luna or the Alpha’s boyfriend.
I never even wanted to be an omega...
Not that I’ve ever had the courage to say otherwise.
When I turn sixteen in one week, everyone fully expects me to mate with my long-term boyfriend, David, and start a family as soon as possible. But what if David isn’t my soulmate? Or... what if... I don’t want him to be, but he is anyways? Don’t I get a choice in any of this? Apparently not, since the one person I would choose is strictly off-limits and not a werewolf at all!
But just before my sixteenth birthday, my world is flipped upside down. My crush won’t talk to me, my parents insist I learn how to be a proper omega, and a turf war with the local witches’ coven is brewing. But, even if the Moon Goddess and Mother Earth are against me, I’m determined to do whatever it takes to find my own path to happiness.
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Token of Loyalty
*Book One of the Amor Fati Series*
Prince Calanthe Ámarent, once the child of a beloved queen regnant and now a disgraced prince, is forced to play a part in a devious scheme that puts his life in the hands of others.
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The small kingdom of Eglantine has fallen under the control of the Tarynians: the dreaded conquerors of Gharash. Each kingdom must produce a token of loyalty to give to the Tarynians as a sign of good faith and loyalty. Young Prince Calanthe is chosen by his aunt Queen Hyacinth to be the sacrifice that saves Eglantine from the worst of the Tarynian King's rage. However, nowhere in this plan does Calanthe see himself coming out alive. Hyacinth forces Calanthe to play along to distract the Mad Tarynian King Sindri from the brewing trouble in the East. Calanthe is taken away from his home and back to Taryn where he finds life is not as bleak as he thought. He begins to deconstruct the lies he had been told his entire life and learns to be confident in himself until devastation strikes. Calanthe must make a decision that he has never made before. He must choose between Eglantine or the Tarynians before it is too late, and all hope is lost in Gharash.
[ Content Warning: explicit sexual scenes, intense violence, mentions of abuse and trauma, and vulgar language ]
[ This story covers topics that may be triggering to certain audiences ]
The Evil God
Rook is the god of evil, darkness, and death. His existence is a curse, his very presence a poison. His love is toxic, and all who make the mistake of loving him meet unfortunate ends, typically by his own hand.
When someone begins targeting Rook by poisoning the main river of the god realm, Rook is annoyed, but not surprised. The list of people who hate him is long, and any one of them could have a grudge.
Unfortunately, the incident is large enough to catch the attention of the king of the realm. Idris, god of light and creation. Rook isn't particularly fond of Idris, for several reasons, and Idris doesn't hold any affection for him either.
So why, just why, has Idris, ruler of the gods, brought Rook, scum of the earth, to his own personal palace for "protection"?
*Note: this work contains mature themes and content, some of which may be triggering for some readers. Please heed the chapter warnings.