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Andre Ackley, born to the noble lineage of Lord Ackley and Lady Olivia, had earned a notorious reputation as one of the most notorious rakes in London. His dubious charm was often deployed to seduce married women, leaving broken hearts and shattered vows in his wake. He seemed impervious to the tendrils of love, evading its grasp with ease. However, fate took a dark turn when one of his amorous escapades went awry, leading to his ignominious exposure. The scandal that erupted forced him to relinquish his place in London's high society, his name tainted by accusations of jewelry theft and ...

An action-packed thriller for fans of Clancy, Thor, and Flynn, Great for readers of political conspiracies and CIA counterterrorism missions. In the gripping second installment of the Otis Thorne thriller series, the world is thrust into chaos as a malevolent alliance between Russia and North Korea unleashes a deadly biological weapon upon the United States. The insidious plan triggers a devastating global pandemic, pushing Otis Thorne and his trusted ally, Noah, into a perilous race against time. As they unravel the sinister plot, they find out who is behind the deadly biological attack ...

In a fairytale realm, a grand ball is in full swing, and Prince Charming finds himself twirling in a dance with a stunning lady. Yet, as the clock strikes midnight, the lady hurriedly departs, prompting the prince to chase after her in pursuit of the fleeting moment. The next morning, a blood-stained slipper is discovered on the steps, bearing witness to a night gone awry. The prince wakes up wondering what has happened. He’s the only one unaffected by the curse, as the whole castle with its employees, visitors, animals, and even the household machines and cars are in deep slumber. The ...

Destined love. Forced proximity. Betrayal in the family. In the heart of a bygone era, where honor and estates defined one's worth, Lord Ackley stands at the precipice of ruin. His grand estate, a symbol of his lineage, teeters on the edge of the financial abyss, shackled by debts that threaten to consume his family's legacy. In a haze of desperation and inebriation, Lord Ackley makes an unthinkable pact with the formidable Duke Manchester. In exchange for his daughter's hand, the Duke extends a lifeline to the ailing Ackley legacy, casting a faint glimmer of hope against the encroaching ...

Archaeological adventure meets vengeful spirit in 1940 Cairo. Siblings Lillian and Jack Stiller, alongside adventurer Roy Sawyer, uncover ancient secrets while dodging supernatural forces. Hunted by a risen Dina seeking revenge, they race across Cairo to Berlin, battling Nazis and ancient curses to prevent catastrophe. A gripping tale of survival and intrigue unfolds, where every move could alter history's course. In this intricately plotted, fast-paced thriller, the author takes you on a roller-coaster ride through Egypt to Berlin during wartime. This book is great for fans of James ...

In the shadow of Queen Pasiphae's demise, an eerie curse looms over the land, cast by the enigmatic sorceress, Circe. "By darkness one way, by light another. This shall be the norm until your true love's heir ends your suffering," the incantation whispers, sending shivers through the hearts of those who dare to recall it. But within the labyrinthine depths of this enchantment lies a dark secret, known only to the beast, Minotaur, the once-feared creature with the head of a bull and the heart of a man. Haunted by a forbidden love he dared not confess, the Minotaur is burdened by a revelation...

A fast-paced, paranormal archeological adventure novel. In 1940 Cairo, sibling archaeologists Lillian and Jack Stiller, with adventurer Roy Sawyer, face ancient secrets and supernatural forces. After thwarting the risen spirit Dina, their journey takes a perilous turn at an ambassador's Christmas celebration. A vampiric bat interrupts, leading them back to Dina's tomb in the Egyptian desert. They find the Germans also seek occult power from the tomb. Lillian senses a darker force at play beyond archaeology. As the tomb reveals its secrets, they must navigate ancient curses and German ...

Matteo, an aerospace engineer, returns home after working on a recovered spacecraft, expecting a sense of accomplishment. However, an unsettling feeling gnaws at him, and he can't shake the sense that something is amiss. Despite a reassuring doctor's report declaring his health normal, Matteo's unease persists. As he succumbs to exhaustion and drifts into sleep, Matteo awakens to a reality beyond comprehension. No longer in his own body, he finds himself inhabiting the unfamiliar form of another being. Bewildered and disoriented, he discovers the shocking truth: his body has been hijacked ...

Aliens attack! The aliens arrive with their mothership and hide behind the moon. They are shapeshifters and disguise themselves as iguanas when their team land on Earth. Their targets are schools and children because they believe they can shapeshift into human children and find out more about humans and their lives. When one of the alien shapeshifters loses her tail, she has no choice but to join forces with a human child, one of the aliens bonded with him and lets him know that she was an alien shapeshifter. Thus, the destinies of the boy and the alien become inextricably linked. Find out ...

Here’s what Picca knows: Being a cupid is hard work.She does not want it. Love matches, and finding the perfect forever companion No, that's not an ideal job for Picca. However, she has no choice. and thus, the apprentice cupid gets her first case. But she's chosen for this one impossible case. The previous cupid had failed in his job, and now it's Picca's turn to try to make Erwin Grumpwell fall in love. However, if Picca does not succeed, she will always be a demigod, and never have a chance to be a cupid. WIll she succeed? Find out!

#tragedy #truelove #lovestory #forbidden love A forbidden love with a soldier and a queen. Explore the tale of an illicit romance between a valiant soldier and a regal queen, a love concealed in shadows. The king's wrath ignites upon discovering their clandestine affair, compelling him to take drastic measures. To sever the bond between his queen and her paramour, he turns to the renowned sorceress, Circe, beseeching her to weave a malevolent enchantment. The Minotaur, an enigmatic creature, bore the visage of an ox fused with the muscular body of a man. Yet, he stood alone in his kind, his...

Lesbian Instalove, lesbian romance story: It started with one look, and Desdemona fell in love. Desdemona's world changes when a monster arrives through a portal and lands in her front yard. Lyra is nothing like humans. She has pink wings and sharp teeth. Join Desdemona and Lyra as they fight their growing attraction in this glorious, slow-burn romantic short story.

A High-Stake Conspiracy with Historical Roots. A Sci-Fi Political Thriller. Moral Dilemmas. Infiltration of Trusted Institutions. International Espionage. Blackmail and Personal Stakes. Race Against Time. In 'Fathers and Sons,' a riveting thriller unfolds as a clandestine organization threatens to plunge the United States into chaos by undermining both its political stability and the integrity of President Andrew Burr. Otis Thorne, a former CIA operative, becomes President Burr's last hope as he unearths a sinister infiltration of the White House, leaving trust in short supply. With the ...

A mysterious creature. High seas chase and adventure. Clash of the supernatural and mundane. In a storm-tossed North Atlantic, Captain Evan Silva and his crew discover a bizarre creature ensnared in their fishing net. With tentacles like an octopus and fingers resembling those of a human, the creature, dubbed Noodles, becomes the captain’s companion aboard their trawler. But their astonishment turns to dread when they encounter the legendary ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman, its cannons aimed squarely at them. As they desperately evade the phantom vessel's relentless pursuit, Captain Silva...

Prophecy. Epic Quest. Time Travel. In a world on the brink of annihilation, the TCU team must race against time to prevent an apocalyptic catastrophe. As a menacing meteorite hurtles towards Earth, threatening to unleash untold devastation, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Aided by powerful witches, Jaxon Axis and the other TCU team members delve into the mystery of what could have changed the present time and the future of the planet, desperate to uncover the secrets that hold the key to salvation. However, with the clock ticking relentlessly towards doomsday, each passing moment...

Stranded Travelers. Mysterious Small Town. Supernatural elements. In the quaint yet eerie seaside town of Maine lies a secret tucked away from the world—a village veiled in mystery and inhabited by silent whispers of the past. When a couple's road trip takes an unexpected turn, their car leaving them stranded amidst the desolate beauty of this coastal enclave, they find themselves at the mercy of its enigmatic residents. Drawn into the village's web of secrets and shadows, they soon discover that there's more to this place than meets the eye. As the nights grow longer and the whispers ...

Finders Keepers: Book 2 of The Ashburn Series Victoria and Mark Ashburn: the investigators of all paranormal events! Prepare for an extraordinary adventure that will whisk you away to a world where the sands of time reveal their secrets. In the aftermath of a violent storm, two curious kids stumble upon an extraordinary discovery on a windswept beach. But what they unearth is far more than they bargained for. As the waves crash and secrets unfold, a mysterious skeleton emerges from the sand, taking an unexpected breath of life. Unbeknownst to them, they've unwittingly triggered a centuries-...

On Death's Door - "The Ashburn Series" Book 1 An Ancient Prophecy Unveiled An ancient prediction looms over our world. When Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn align in a cosmic dance, the undead army of King Ursa will rise, spreading chaos and death. Their sole mission: to annihilate all descendants of King Ursa. No one can stand in their way... Victoria & Mark Ashburn: Only they hold the key to unraveling this celestial riddle. Victoria Ashburn stumbles upon cryptic clues in a historical diary, gifted by her colleague. Mark Ashburn, a steadfast patriot working for the president, knows that ...

Found Family. Magical Realism. Epic Fantasy. Rags to Riches. On her 18th birthday, orphaned Sabrina learns the shocking truth about her past – she's the heiress to a sprawling fairy kingdom, born of a fairy and a fae union. Guided by her godmother, a powerful fairy witch, Sabrina discovers a hidden undersea kingdom ruled by her grandfather. Yet, her fairy tale takes a dark turn as her desperate grandfather plans to auction her off to the highest bidder to fund the war-ravaged kingdom's fight against the faes, revealing the harsh reality of her newfound destiny. Previously published as My ...

In a remote village nestled beside a solemn church, a dark and enduring curse has cast a shadow over generations. The curse's origin lies in the heartbreaking tale of Eerin Kelly, a once-joyful resident whose life took a tragic turn. Abandoned and forsaken in her time of need, she and her innocent children suffered and died. Eerin's anguish, left unheeded by the townsfolk who should have offered compassion, festered into an all-consuming bitterness. With a heavy heart and a tormented soul, she invoked a curse upon the church and the entire community that had turned a blind eye to her pleas ...