Raven Blaise never knew her destiny was darker than the legacy of a great name. As the last scion of the Blaise family, she steps into Arcanum University, a specialised university hidden between the real and magical worlds. There, her curiosity leads her to learn an ancient spell-a mystery from the past that no one dares touch. Together with her friends, Raven accidentally awakens an evil that has lain dormant for centuries, a dark creature that holds a grudge against Blaise's bloodline. Now, Raven and her friends must race against time, confronting forces of evil beyond their understanding. Can they stop the threat that seeks to erase Blaise's bloodline forever? Or will Raven drag everyone she cares about into eternal darkness? "When a legacy becomes a curse, the only choice is to fight or be destroyed. "
The sound of a woman's scream could be clearly heard as the church bells rang out to signal the start of the morning.
Soon a woman was seen being dragged away by two men, both of her legs had been broken so that she could not escape.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh."
The woman's voice of pain sounded heart-wrenching, breaking the silence of the morning.
The young woman was dragged by force then tied to a pole. Her screams were heard all the way to the end of the village, and curious people began to emerge one by one after hearing her screams.
"Everyone has decided." A man's voice shouted loudly cutting off the screams of the woman whose clothes had been torn here and there, "you have allied yourself with the devil."
"Let go of me!" The woman shouted, the look in her eyes not implying the slightest fear.
Ignoring the woman's words, the man dressed as a priest who had been ringing the bell came forward and shouted in her ear. "And, have given birth to their offspring! So I must say what the punishment is for you, Marie Blaise!"
"To hell with all of you! I will never do your bidding and don't give a damn about that bullshit of yours!" Marie Blaise shouted back in response.
Marie's bold reaction made the few people who were already on the field exchange glances with each other.
A man in a black robe and hat walked up to Marie and said, "Last chance for you, Marie Blaise. Confess your sins as the last witch here who has given birth to children descended from demons, and I will ease your pain by beheading you before you are burned!"
Marie flinched, her eyes staring hatefully at the people in front of her. Then with one swift movement she spat at the robed man.
Everyone who saw the scene whispered to each other -- shocked by the courage shown by Marie.
Not accepting Marie's treatment, the man in the black hat came forward and pulled Marie's hair until her head popped up.
Marie winced at the pain on her scalp. Without any pity, the man grabbed Marie's hair more forcefully so that several strands of her hair were pulled out by the roots.
With a haughty look, he said, "Remember, Blaise, you have a daughter. Think of her, because I will find and slaughter that little girl." With great pressure, the man continued his words, "will you please our king by confessing all your sins as a follower of the devil!"
"Shameless!" The shabbily dressed woman shouted back. "Disgusting!" Marie spat again at the man who was clearly older than Marie.
The man continued to hurt Marie who was not afraid to fight back even though her body, hands, and feet were bound tightly and strongly.
Meanwhile, in the forest, a young woman was seen running in fear. Her left hand was holding a girl who was approximately ten years old.
Several times her head turned back -- to see if anyone else was following them from behind.
The woman took the little girl running as fast as she could into the forest, and stopped at a spot not far from where Marie was.
"The time has come, they have come. The ones I told you about," said the young woman with a gasp.
"The bad guys?" asked the child questioningly.
"Yes, they are."
The little girl's face looked very calm. She even looked down for a moment as the young woman in front of her pinned something around her neck.
"Wear this necklace, so that God will take care of you. Never let go no matter what."
The little girl nodded and went off alone, leaving the young woman who had been with her.
He ran with the maximum speed he had until he finally made it out of the forest.
Her eyes caught a field filled with grass that was taller than her body.
She slowly made her way through the meadow until her beautiful bead caught a sight she should not have seen.
'They...,' she whispered under her breath.
Meanwhile, in the field where Marie was tied up with a bold look, Marie said that she would never say where her daughter was.
The man in the hat spoke again, "Don't ever say that I'm unfair." Then, with a code, he had two burly men drag Marie back.
Ignoring Marie's screams, the two men dragged her to a pole with a pile of firewood underneath.
They tied Marie's hands together and lit the pile of wood. Marie looked angrily at the burning wood.
"I will definitely find your daughter, Blaise, though it will be the last thing I do. I will follow you all the way to hell. I will wipe your filthy descendants off the face of this earth," said the man in black robes.
At the punishment post, with hatred, Marie scanned the black bead of the man in front of her, then said in a tone that was very firm and without the slightest fear even though the gurgling of the wood licked by the red rooster sounded louder and louder and was capable of breaking the courage of anyone who heard it.
"I curse you, Simon Oberon. As long as Blaise's blood still runs on this earth, your soul is cursed and will be forever damned." Marie let out a fiery curse, "You will live in hell, but not in death nor in this life. That's your curse, Simon!" Marie screamed at the top of her lungs, venting all the anger, hatred, and resentment inside her.
Marie's eyes, which were reddened and slightly glazed with anger and smoke, seemed to flash strangely, and many people who looked at them shuddered in horror.
Meanwhile, behind the weeds, a young girl continued to record in her memory all the events she saw while her necklace emitted a bluish light every time Marie uttered a curse for Simon.
The girl ran away at the sound of the last scream before the towering flames burned Marie alive.
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.
Sophia Drake braced herself for the worst when she was forced to move across the country in the middle of her junior year. Desperate to escape her shattered home as soon as she turns eighteen, her plans are disrupted by the enigmatic and captivating Ashford twins. Sophia can't fathom the intense attraction she feels for the twins and tries to avoid them at every turn. As she's thrust into an unfamiliar world, her past demons resurface, making her question her true identity. Will Sophia flee from her past's secrets, or will she embrace her destiny and take control of her future?
To outsiders, Aileen was the adopted daughter of the Jefferson family, dismissed and scorned by all. Yet, in the underground racing world, she thrived as the dark rose, savoring the thrill and speed of night races. But her life took a new turn when Derek returned home, leading to a passionate night that diverted Aileen from the Jefferson family's path. Derek, the ruthless heir to the Jefferson legacy, tactfully steered the family's ambitions. Despite his control, he found himself captivated by Aileen-his adopted sister, business partner, and an exceptional racer-drawn to her enigmatic allure.
Book 1 Amethyst prayed for her childhood best friend to be her mate. Everyone stares, they tease, they bully her for being an orphan but Mason was different. He protected her, he defended her. The Alpha's son loved her since they were pups. But you can't be kids forever. Everything turned sour when Mason began training to take over the Stone Heart Pack. He turned on her just like everyone else, Mason made her the target of his ruthless antics and when they turned of age - it got worse. Mason doesn't want an orphan for a mate. She has no power, no status and he wants someone with wealth to carry the Luna title. Amethyst isn't it. Everything crashes down, the humiliation and rejection too much to bare, turning Rogue was her only option. She couldn't submit any longer to the torture and living in the woods for a couple years before death seemed less painful. Until a man arrives. Claiming that Amethyst isn't an orphan. That she belongs to one of the five founding families. Amethyst thought that rejection was where her life ended. Wait till she finds out that it's only the beginning and neither her heart or life are safe. ******** Book 2 Maverick's past is a secret for a reason, there are rumors spread that he made deals with ancient witches to get the power every member longs for. But it's just a rumor....or is it? There is a reason why his mind and heart are always at war because if he claims Sage as his, hell would rip her from this earth. The best option is to stay away from her, to not have contact with her. What can he do when she shows up at his territory? Desperate to escape her grief. The problem is, Maverick made promises and with Sage in the picture - he can't keep them. There is a reason why Maverick is the Forbidden Alpha.. and Sage is about to find out what being a Fated Mate truly means. ******* Book 3 Jasmine Ravenstone gave up everything for a man who couldn't speak. Renouncing her Alpha title and fleeing with Kyson Zero, she has no idea of the past he carries or the Fated Mate curse she will endure. Being born from the first witch in existence, Kyson and Kier had to go through lifetimes to kill their father and never succeeded in their destiny. Now, the seal has been broken and they are down to their last life. If they don't kill their father then the supernatural world will cease to exist. Kyson didn't realize the ramifications of his actions. Stealing a Fated comes with consequences, a sirebond that ties Jasmine to him. He didn't expect a curse that will cause damnation. ******* Book 4 Kier Zero returns to his life as Alpha, after ultimately killing his first tormentor. But that was only his first demon, there is a second one that haunts him. Marked by Olivia Aspen, he wants as much distance away from her as possible. Until she arrives, with a mysterious power that everyone seems to want and a debt to a deadly vampire. She has no one to consult, stranded and lost in a world without a pack or home. Olivia chooses to repay her debt, but that comes with strings attached when the charming vampire has more to offer than she ever could have imagined.
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
This is a story about two damaged people who came together because of one's desire and the other's fear. Cassandra She was young, innocent, loving, and pretty with big eyes that showed her soul. She was stunningly beautiful but broken and alone, trapped in a world of monsters. Then he appeared. People say he is the worst monster of all, someone you pray never to meet. Will she escape him, or will he become her whole world? Dominic He was ruthless, aggressive, and merciless. Everyone feared him, and he was proud to be the king of his world. But he was also broken. Then she appeared. She was like a fragile doll, his doll. Will he take what he wants and move on, or will she become his life? "Let me go, please," she begged. He buried his face in her neck and tightened his grip around her arms. "Shhhh... breathe, love," he whispered. She cringed at his nickname for her, and he continued, "You are mine, and I am never letting you go. I will give you everything, my love, except your freedom from me."