"Emilia Grey's return to Raven's Peak revives memories of her grandmother's tales and the tragedy that drove her away. But the woods hold more than ghosts of the past. They hold the key to her survival and the truth about her family's cursed legacy."
The winding road to Raven's Peak twisted like a serpent, flanked by towering pines that whispered secrets to one another. Emilia Grey clutched the steering wheel of her old Subaru, the familiar landscape bringing a rush of nostalgia mixed with trepidation. A decade had passed since she last set foot in her hometown, and yet, the air felt the same-crisp, tinged with the scent of earth and evergreen.
As she pulled up to the cabin, a wave of memories washed over her. The cabin was a modest structure, weathered by time and elements, its wooden exterior shrouded in climbing ivy. It was here, in these woods, that she had spent countless summers, chasing fireflies and listening to her grandmother's stories about the old legends of Raven's Peak. Stories that had seemed like mere folklore to a child, but now gnawed at her mind with an unsettling resonance.
Stepping out of the car, Emilia felt the ground beneath her feet, the familiar crunch of gravel echoing in the stillness. She took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of damp earth and wildflowers, grounding herself. Her grandmother had passed away last winter, leaving Emilia this cabin and an inheritance of memories, but also something darker-an unfinished tale that needed unraveling.
As night descended, the moon rose high, bathing the forest in a silver glow. Emilia felt an inexplicable pull toward the woods as if the forest itself was calling her name. She shook off the feeling, attributing it to nostalgia, but a shiver ran down her spine. Ignoring it, she started to unpack, placing her belongings in the small living room-pictures, books, and her cherished collection of field notes from her biology studies.
Later, as she sat on the rickety porch with a steaming cup of chamomile tea, the tranquility of the night enveloped her. The sounds of the forest-crickets chirping, the rustle of leaves-created a symphony of nature that was both comforting and eerie. She glanced up at the moon, its brilliance illuminating the dark sky, and felt a strange connection to it, as if it was watching over her.
But as the hours passed, peace turned to restlessness. Emilia's thoughts drifted to the stories her grandmother used to tell-the legends of werewolves that roamed the woods, cursed souls who transformed under the full moon. Emilia had dismissed these tales as mere superstition, but now they lingered at the back of her mind like a haunting melody.
Suddenly, a rustling sound broke the stillness. Emilia's heart raced as she turned toward the source, squinting into the darkness. Her pulse quickened when she thought she saw a shadow dart between the trees. "Just a deer," she whispered to herself, though the unease gnawed at her. She finished her tea and retreated inside, locking the door with trembling hands.
That night, as she lay in bed, sleep eluded her. The shadows danced on the walls, and the wind howled outside, creating an atmosphere thick with anticipation. As she finally drifted into a restless slumber, she was greeted by vivid dreams-images of a wolf, eyes glowing in the moonlight, a haunting call echoing through the trees.
Devoted investigator Natalia Bassey breaks into an elite party to obtain proof against Lorenzo Moretti, the untouchable tycoon. She moves through the glitzy world of high society with determination and disguise, only to run across her estranged husband, billionaire Killian Caine, who has his own secrets. Natalia learns the truth about Killian's character and the perilous network of lies that envelops them when their worlds meet. Undercover operations, power conflicts, and surprising alliances all provide challenges for Natalia and Killian as they face their pasts and try to solve the mystery that unites them. Will the shadows of their secrets separate them or will their common goal bring them closer together?
She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
When Corynn mustered up the courage to tell Elliot about her pregnancy, she unexpectedly found him gallantly helping another woman from his car. Her heart sank as three years of effort to secure his love crumbled before her eyes, compelling her to leave him behind. Three years later, life had taken Corynn down a new path with someone else, while Elliot was left grappling with regret. Seizing a moment of vulnerability, he pleaded, "Corynn, let's get married." Shaking her head with a faint smile, Corynn gently replied, "Sorry, I'm already engaged."
"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!
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?