After visiting the vibrant city of new Orleans after recieving numerous strange dreams and visions to find answers, Leila is soon attacked by a mysterious creature but is soon saved by a handsome stranger. But as a string of ritualistic murders soon begun shaking thr city to its very core they'll have to race against time to stop the mysterious killer all the while trying to learn more about Leila's true identity.
The sky was a deep, bloody red, as if the very heavens were bleeding. New Orleans lay in ruins, its once-vibrant streets now a desolate wasteland. Flames engulfed the crumbling buildings, casting a hellish glow over the devastation. A massive fissure tore through the ground, stretching from the Mississippi River to the distant horizon. The earth seemed to be splitting apart, revealing a chasm of smoldering darkness. The air reeked of brimstone and smoke, and the only sounds were the distant rumble of thunder and the crackle of flames.
The vision was one of utter destruction, a testament to the end of days. The city's iconic landmarks – the St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street – were nothing but smoldering rubble. The once-majestic oak trees were now charred skeletons, their branches like bony fingers reaching toward the crimson sky.
In the distance, a dark storm brewed, its leading edge a swirling vortex of ash and smoke. The winds howled, whipping the flames into a frenzy as the very fabric of reality seemed to unravel.
But amidst the destruction, a lone figure sat atop a ruined building, surveying the devastation with an air of quiet contemplation of the destruction all around. Shrouded in shadows, the figure's presence seemed almost otherworldly, as if they were a dark specter summoned by the chaos.
Their features were indistinct, shrouded by a hood that cast a dark, impenetrable shadow over their face. Yet, as the winds died down for a fleeting moment, the figure's gaze lifted, and their eyes gleamed like lanterns in the dark.
Black as coal, with golden flecks that seemed to burn like embers, their eyes appeared almost demonic.
And then, the figure slowly turned its head, their gaze sweeping across the ruins as if searching for something - or someone. Their eyes locked onto a point in the distance, and their expression twisted into a hint of a sinister smile.
The figure's eyes flashed with an inner fire as they turned to look...
Leila jolted awake, her scream echoing through the darkness. Her heart raced, and her sheets were drenched with sweat. She gasped for breath, her eyes scanning the familiar contours of her bedroom. But the image of the figure's black and golden eyes lingered, seared into her mind like a branding iron.
She threw off the covers and swung her legs over the side of the bed, her feet dangling in the air. The room spun around her, and she felt a wave of nausea wash over her. She buried her face in her hands, trying to shake off the vivid dream.
As she looked out her bedroom window, she murmured to herself, "It's just a dream...it's just a dream..."
Just then, her phone rang, shrill in the silence. She jumped, her heart racing, as she reached over to answer it.
"Hey, Leila, it's Sarah," her best friend's voice chimed in on the other end of the line calming her down. "I'm just calling to remind you that our flight to New Orleans is in a few hours. Are you ready?"
Leila's mind was still reeling from the dream, but she forced herself to focus. "Yeah, I'm almost packed," she lied, realizing she hadn't even started gathering her things yet.
"Great! I'll pick you up at 10 am then?" Sarah asked, sounding cheerful. Leila nodded, even though Sarah couldn't see her. "Sounds good. See you then."
As she hung up the phone, Leila felt a shiver run down her spine. New Orleans. The same city from her dreams. She pushed the thought aside, telling herself it was just a coincidence. But the memory of that dream still lingers in the back of her mind.
Two hours later, Leila zipped up her last suitcase. She was dressed in a white tank top with a jacket and cutup jeans, her long charcoal colored hair was braided into a single braid and placed over her left shoulder.
Her dark grey eyes were weary as she zipped up her traveling bag. Was she making a mistake? What if visiting the city that's been haunting her dreams? She clutched at her crescent moon pendant as she stared out her window.
She's been having these strange dreams for months now, and they've only intensified as she gets closer to her nineteenth birthday. She's tried talking to her mother about them, but she's never given her straight answers. She knew that there was something going on with her, and she knew she had to visit the city to find out why.
Her musings were soon cut short by her friend Sarah honking her car outside her window. " Come on Leila, we're going to be late, and we need to hurry to catch our flight." Looking away from the window she hurried to pick up her bag and suitcases. But as she was leaving she cast one last glance at her room, hoping that this wouldn't be the last time she'd get to see it.
Soon the pair were cruising down the highway on their way to the airport. And her best friend Sarah was driving. Sarah was a beautiful girl with deep blue eyes, with a head of long blonde hair, she was the most fashioniable of the pair, and you can see it in her attire. As she was wearing a beautiful blue dress with matching earrings.
" Did you really have to bring so many bags?" Leila asked, glancing back at the car seat filled with the bags. " But, of course, we're going to one of the wildest party towns, so a girl's gotta look her best" Sarah giggled, causing Leila to sigh fondly before shaking her head.
Soon the pair arrived at the airport and, after closing up Sarah's rental, grabbed their bags and suitcases and began making their way towards their boarding area. The airport was a hub of activities as they made their way through, with passengers coming and going and with the intercoms blaring out messages over their heads. Soon the girls made it to their waiting area.
And after another hour, they were searched before being allowed onto the plane. But as Leila looked out at the now cloudfilled sky after the plane took off she couldn't help but feel like this trip was about to change her life forever.
In a world ravaged by a viral outbreak decades ago. Katie's seemingly normal and sheltered life as the daughter of high ranking aristocrat all comes crashing down when the relentless undead destroys her home. After escaping, she's forced to join a group of raiders all the while hiding her true identity all the while fighting to learn and survive while resisting the forbidden attraction she feels for the groups leader follow her journey from a privileged rich and sheltered girl into a harnded survivor.
Beware of the dark forest and the fea for these powerful immortal beings view mortals as nothing but playthings for their own entertainment. But for Leila it wasn't that simple. After she's claimed by the ruler of the moon court. A being who's dark beauty and lethal power are only whispered about. But will being claimed by him mean her downfall or will it reveal secrets that could change everything.
When the Ardonian royal family is targeted by the terrorist organization, The Scarlet Hand Rising, CIA agent Lyana Rose is assigned to protect the notorious Ardonian Prince now living in exile in the united states.Thoren Rhys.As she struggles to keep him safe, she must also navigate her growing attraction to the prince, whose notorious reputation hides a complex and vulnerable soul. As they work together to uncover the truth behind the attack, they unravel a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the royal family and the kingdom. With danger closing in and their loyalties tested, Lyana and Thoren must confront their own demons and learn to trust each other.
Following the death of her father and fiance following the invasion of the kingdom of Irina. Lyanna will be claimed by King Keiran as his slave and a spoil of war. The last thing that Lyanna expects is the forbidden connection she would begin to feel for her captor. But soon Keiran will be forced to make a choice between saving the woman he loves or betraying all he has ever known.
Kaiden's life has never been easy, he lived as a son-in-law to the Wilson family where he was treated as nothing but a slave. He was shamed and ridiculed daily by everyone he meets, but after catching his wife cheating he decided to end it all. He decide it was finally time to embrace his true identity and show everyone who rediculed him his true self and to show everyone the god that had been living amongst them.
When billionaire mogul Alexander Steele hires an escort as a date for his sister's wedding, he knows he's taking a risk. But he won't be taking the escort's clothes off. He just wants a date--not a girlfriend. Not a relationship. No strings. No ties. No games. No sex. Kayla Milford became a high-end escort to help her critically ill mother. Alexander Steele is the client of her dreams--he's offering to pay her more money than she's ever made before. But Alexander is...difficult. He's gorgeous, cold and distant. But so very human. Determined to complete her assignment and collect the money, but when she ends up in his bed. she quickly learns that his true sexual activities will push both the boundaries of pleasure and pain.
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
When they were kids, Derek saved Norah's life. Years later, after Derek ended up in a vegetative state from a car crash, Norah married him without a second thought and even used her medical knowledge to heal him. For two years, Norah was devoted, seeking his affection and looking to settle her life-saving debt. But when Derek's first love returned, Norah, faced with divorce, didn't hesitate to sign. Despite being labeled as forsaken, few knew of her true talents. She was a race car driver, a famed designer, a genius hacker, and a renowned doctor. Regretting his decision, Derek begged for her forgiveness. Just then, a charming CEO intervened, embracing Norah and declaring, "Back off! She's my wife!" Taken aback, Norah blurted out, "What did you say?"
"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!
Marrying her best friend was a dream come true for Kelly, but everything truly has a limitation. Pierce is Kelly’s first love, but as his best friend, she knew well there was always another woman deep in his heart. Lexi Gilbert. The woman Pierce could never forget even if he had already been arranged to marry Kelly. *** Kelly finally realized their happy marriage of the last three years was just a beautiful dream when Pierce asked for a divorce just because Lexi returned. She could only be his best friend even if she was carrying his baby. *** Since their friendship had become a cage, Kelly chose to set him free, as well as the miserable herself. But why then, it was Pierce who became the one who refused to move on? To make matters worse, her devil stepbrother also domineeringly stepped in at the same time, asking her to be his. *** Her Prince Charming vs. Her Devil Stepbrother? How could Kelly save her heart in this battle of love and hate?