Detective Nancy Drew is no stranger to the darkest corners of New Orleans, but when a series of brutal murders shakes the city, she finds herself chasing a killer unlike any she's ever encountered. The victims are drained of blood, their bodies marked by strange wounds that defy explanation. As Nancy dives deeper into the investigation, she's led to a mysterious man named Lucien-an enigmatic figure who claims to know the truth behind the killings. Lucien reveals a terrifying secret: the killer is not human. A rogue vampire is on the loose, preying on the city's unsuspecting inhabitants. Faced with a world she never believed in, Nancy must join forces with Lucien, a vampire bound by his own code of honor, to hunt down the creature before more lives are lost. But as she delves into the hidden world of the undead, Nancy discovers that the line between predator and protector is dangerously thin. With her heart-and her life-on the line, she must confront the ultimate question: Can she trust Lucien, or is she falling into the arms of the very monster she's sworn to stop? In a city where blood runs thick and secrets run deep, Nancy Drew must unravel the mystery before the darkness consumes her.
The night air in New Orleans was thick with humidity, clinging to every surface like a second skin. The winding streets of the French Quarter, usually alive with the sound of jazz and chatter, were now unsettlingly quiet. For weeks, whispers of strange occurrences had gripped the city-people vanishing without a trace, only to be found days later, drained of life, as though the very blood had been ripped from their veins.
Detective Nancy Drew had been chasing this string of disappearances for the past month. Each case was more brutal than the last, and despite her experience, she felt no closer to understanding what kind of killer she was dealing with. The press had dubbed him "The Night Stalker," but Nancy had her doubts. This was no ordinary murderer.
As she walked down the narrow alley leading to her car, she felt the weight of the city's secrets pressing down on her. New Orleans had always been a place where the veil between the living and the dead was thin, but recently, that veil seemed to be tearing apart. She had been called many things in her career-obsessed, driven, relentless-but she had never let fear dictate her actions. Tonight was no different.
Reaching her car, she paused as her phone buzzed. An anonymous text.
"If you want answers, come to 313 Rue Noir. Midnight."
Her breath caught. She didn't recognize the number, but the message was clear. It was a lead, and she wasn't about to ignore it. Checking her watch, it was 11:45 PM. She had just enough time to make it to the address, which sounded vaguely familiar.
As she pulled away from the curb, her mind raced with possibilities. Who had sent the message? And why now? It could easily be a trap, but her instincts told her it was something more. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched, that the darkness surrounding the city was closing in on her.
At exactly midnight, Nancy found herself standing in front of 313 Rue Noir. It was a crumbling old building tucked away in a part of the city most people had long forgotten. The windows were dark, and the only sign of life was the faint hum of music coming from within. Taking a deep breath, she pushed open the heavy door.
Inside, the atmosphere was thick with smoke and dim light. The bar was half-empty, filled with people who seemed more interested in blending into the shadows than being noticed. Her eyes scanned the room, and that's when she saw him.
He sat at the far end of the bar, leaning back casually, but there was an undeniable intensity about him. His dark eyes met hers, and for a moment, time seemed to freeze. There was something about him-something that sent a chill down her spine, but also something that made her pulse quicken in a way she didn't understand.
As if drawn by some invisible force, Nancy moved toward him. When she was close enough, he smiled-a slow, knowing smile that made her feel like she was standing on the edge of a cliff.
"Detective," he said in a smooth, velvety voice. "I've been expecting you."
In a seemingly idyllic coastal town, a young woman's perfect life begins to unravel when she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious stranger. As their lives intertwine, she discovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. Can she trust her own instincts or will she be consumed by the allure of this enigmatic man? A heart-pounding thriller that explores the lengths people will go to protect the ones they love.
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.