When young orphan Lily discovers a mysterious key in her late grandmother's attic, she embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of her family's past. With the help of a new friend, she delves into the history of her grandmother's old mansion and the strange occurrences that have plagued it for years. But as she uncovers more about her family's past, she realizes that some secrets are better left buried.
Lily had always been fascinated by her grandmother's old mansion. As a child, she would spend hours exploring the sprawling estate, marveling at the ornate architecture and the vast gardens that surrounded the property.
But after her grandmother passed away, the mansion had been left empty and abandoned. Lily had been heartbroken at the thought of losing her grandmother's home, but she knew that she couldn't afford to keep it. So she had made the difficult decision to put it up for sale.
As she was going through her grandmother's belongings in the attic, Lily stumbled upon a small, rusted key hidden away in a dusty old box. She had never seen it before and was curious about what it might unlock.
Without thinking, Lily slipped the key into her pocket and headed back down to the main floor of the mansion. She spent the rest of the day exploring the various rooms, trying the key in every lock she could find. But it didn't fit any of them.
As the sun began to set, Lily realized that she had spent the entire day searching for a lock that didn't exist. She was about to give up when she remembered something her grandmother had told her years ago.
"There's a hidden room in this mansion," her grandmother had said. "It's where we used to keep all of our family's secrets."
Lily had always assumed her grandmother was joking, but now she wasn't so sure. Could the key unlock the door to the hidden room?
Determined to find out, Lily enlisted the help of her new friend Jack, a curious and adventurous boy who lived in the nearby town. Together, they scoured the mansion for any clues about the hidden room.
As they searched, Lily couldn't shake the feeling that someone or something was watching them. She kept hearing strange noises and feeling a cold breeze that seemed to come out of nowhere.
But she pushed those thoughts aside and continued on with her search. She was determined to uncover the secrets of her family's past, no matter what it took.
In the world of Arathia, magic is real and danger lurks around every corner. The land is divided into kingdoms, each with their own unique culture and rulers. But when a powerful dark force threatens to destroy everything, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to save their world. They will face impossible odds, treacherous enemies, and heartbreaking sacrifices as they journey across Arathia to stop the darkness from consuming everything they hold dear.
is a work of fiction in the mystery and horror genres. The story follows Margaret as she inherits an old mansion and uncovers a dark secret about her family's past. Along the way, she encounters haunting and supernatural occurrences that add to the mystery and suspense of the story. The novel explores themes of family secrets, the consequences of making deals with dark forces, and the dangers of uncovering hidden truths. Overall, it is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
When archaeologist Dr. Sarah Johnson receives a mysterious map that leads to the legendary lost city of Eldorado, she embarks on a journey deep into the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Accompanied by a team of experts and a local guide, Sarah soon discovers that the journey to Eldorado is far more treacherous than she ever imagined. As they trek through the dense jungle, Sarah and her team face countless obstacles, including deadly creatures, treacherous terrain, and rival treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to claim the city's riches for themselves. But as they draw closer to their goal, Sarah begins to suspect that there may be more to the legend of Eldorado than she ever realized. With danger lurking around every corner, Sarah must rely on her wits and her team's expertise to uncover the truth about Eldorado and unlock its secrets before it's too late
For two years, Ashton had poured his heart into his marriage, yet Emalee's heart remained cold. Despite his dedication, Emalee presented him with divorce papers. She bluntly stated she could not remain married to a man whose net worth was less than a million dollars. Ashton signed the papers, closing one chapter of his life and stepping into a new beginning. Then, Ashton revealed his secret identities: a music mogul, a medical expert, and a martial arts master—each persona impressive enough to stun the world. As Ashton’s true capabilities came to light, Emalee was overwhelmed with deep regret.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Mia's life is spiraling out of control. Abandoned by her mother, bullied mercilessly at school, and thrown into a household of four dangerously attractive stepbrothers, she's desperate to find her footing. "You look absolutely edible," Sean growled, his eyes devouring her. Mia felt a rush of heat between her thighs "Oh, you think so?" she purred, turning to face him. She reached out and traced her fingers along the ribbon that wrapped around his waist. "Well, I've been waiting for this all day. And I'm starving." Sean's smile grew into a predatory grin. "Then let us feast," he said, and in a flash, the ribbon fell away, exposing his rock-hard length. He stepped closer, and Mia felt the warmth of his breath on her face as he whispered, "You're going to take every inch of us tonight, aren't you?" With Rolex's teasing smirk and Sean's quiet, hot stares, Mia doesn't know where to turn-or who to trust. Every glance, every touch leaves her breathless, confused, and craving more than she should. Will Mia survive their games, or will she lose herself in a dangerous world of secrets, seduction, and forbidden desire? One house. Four brothers. Endless temptation.