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Two Runaways: knights of old in 1978 LA, racing through danger, love, and secrets too dark to escape. In 1978, the city streets were dangerous—and so was The Windpoem. Samson and Roger are patients at a glamorous health facility, hiding dark secrets. One daring escape throws them into the streets of Los Angeles, where every step is a gamble—and nothing is as safe as it seems. On the run, they stumble upon a woman who wasn’t supposed to be there, drugged and imperiled—a mystery that refuses to let them go. Living like knights of old, they chase thrills, complete daring errands, and ...

In the heart of Cairo, the past had chosen its bearer. The Was Scepter of Seth was never a weapon to wield, but a force to endure. Forged in the time of Pharaoh Menkheperre, many had tried to command it—but no mortal had ever truly understood its power. It carried the memories of empires, ancient curses, and the price of divine attention, as relentless and sharp as the sun burning over the Nile. As the echoes of gods stirred and mortal ambition sharpened, whispers rose from the desert—fragments of history clawing back into the present. Every step closer drew shadows nearer, every choice...

A deadly bioweapon has been unleashed in America. Two nations are behind it. No one saw it coming. The new war won’t start with bullets—it will start with breath. A microscopic pathogen kills with terrifying precision, spreading chaos faster than anyone can react. But as millions fall, one horrifying truth emerges: Russia and North Korea are immune. Former CIA operative Otis Thorne is pulled back into action. With his friend Noah, he must uncover a deadly alliance years in the making—an invisible war designed to cripple the West without firing a single shot. Time is running out. The ...

Hollyhocks is a quiet town with a deadly secret. Red hearts replace snowflakes, chocolate roses hide sharp teeth, and the citizens are being watched. When hesitation becomes a crime, indecision a death sentence, Brenda and Sally realize the legendary Anti-Santa isn’t just a story—he’s a reckoning. No one is safe. No act of love guarantees protection. And in a town where pauses are punished, the line between courage and catastrophe blurs. Brenda and Sally must act fast—or risk becoming part of the ledger themselves. Valentine’s Day will never feel innocent again.

The Wicked Queen has fallen… but her story is far from over. Cast into the shadowed realm of Colchis, Grimhilde awakens not as a queen, but as a harpy with midnight wings—and a spark of rebellion burning inside her. Under Queen Thalassa’s iron rule, harpies and humans alike are drained of life to fuel her power. When betrayal strikes and chains close around her, Grimhilde must choose: remain the monster the world fears… or rise as the savior it desperately needs. Her journey carries her from blood-soaked prisons to the icy kingdom of the Frost King, where even the god Hermes faces ...

In the untamed heart of Texas, a missing man and a ruthless thief will test her courage—and her heart. When Boston socialite Susan Walton learns her maid’s fiancé has disappeared in cattle country, she risks everything to find answers. Her search leads her deep into the rugged frontier, where lawlessness reigns and whispers of stolen herds and cold-blooded murder haunt the plains. Enter John Stanton—a brooding rancher with a shadowed past and a stubborn streak as wide as the Texas sky. Though their worlds couldn’t be farther apart, Susan and John are forced into an uneasy ...

She built a business on death. Until someone blew her cover. Sugar Cane is the deadliest assassin alive: silent, swift, and impossible to trace. But someone has uncovered her past. A photo, a secret she thought was buried—and a threat that could destroy everything. Now the hunter is the hunted. With enemies closing in and no one left to trust, Sugar must unravel a deadly conspiracy—or die trying. Enter Frank: dangerous, enigmatic, and maybe the only man who can keep her alive. But trusting him could be the biggest mistake of all. Packed with high-stakes action, shocking betrayals, and a...

A Minotaur, a snow lynx, and a cabin in the snow—sometimes the best Christmas magic is love in unexpected forms. A sweet and cozy holiday romance. When Sadie rents a secluded mountain cabin for a quiet Christmas getaway, she expects solitude, snow, and hot cocoa. What she doesn’t expect is to stumble into a world of magical mishaps, mischievous cryptids, and a very unusual Minotaur named Thalos. Between snowball battles with a snow lynx named Glinch and avoiding the persistent hunters, Sadie discovers something far warmer than the fire crackling in the cabin: love. But can she break the...

Seer Protagonist. Historical Event Interference. Prophecy, Supernatural Ally. In the gripping tale of Chasing Death, Adale, a gifted mentalist, stumbles upon a seemingly ordinary raven chick that harbors a dark secret—it's a demon with the power to communicate with the departed and foresee impending doom. As Adale grapples with this newfound revelation, the demon becomes an unexpected ally, guiding her through the realms of the afterlife and foretelling ominous events. When a chilling prediction reveals the tragic fate awaiting the Titanic's maiden voyage, Adale faces a moral dilemma. ...

Hollyridge has always had its secrets—but this winter, old legends come to life. Detective Clara Whitford thought she’d faced it all: killers, arsonists, and impossible crimes. But nothing could have prepared her for the supernatural horrors lurking beneath the town’s quaint streets. When children are manipulated, and ancient creatures awaken, Clara realizes someone is using the Burgass family bloodline to unleash the Winter Legends: the terrifying Gingerbread Man, the despair-feeding Well-Wraith, and the icy Snow Hag. With the help of thirteen-year-old Billy Burgass—an unwitting ...

The Abyss remembers. The Alpha is gone. But it isn't retreating — it's going home. After the destruction of the Indian Ocean communication array, Project Deep Watch believes humanity has bought itself time. Kate Morrison knows better. The Alpha wasn't defeated. It was summoned. And what summoned it has been waiting in the dark far longer than anyone imagined. Sonar detects impossible structures in the hadal zone — a city older than humanity, alive with dormant signals. Including the psychic echoes of everyone the Alpha has taken. Including Sarah. Kate has already lost people she ...

Some monsters are born of a curse… others are born of choice. In the village of Tinsel Lake, legends whisper of a beast with golden horns who prowls the surrounding forests. No one has seen him fully—until one frozen morning changes everything. Thalos, bound by a centuries-old curse set in motion by the love—and betrayal—of Selena, has lived a life of exile, trapped in a form neither fully man nor beast. He longs for connection, but the villagers’ fear is swift and unforgiving. As he navigates the delicate balance between human and monster, Thalos becomes an unseen protector, a ...

From humble beginnings to high society, one illegitimate daughter will learn that love—and courage—cannot be hidden. Alice Morton was born to a tenant of the Manchester estate—a secret daughter of the formidable Duke Ferdinand Manchester, hidden from the world and raised far from the glittering halls of London society. Her beginnings were humble, her life ordinary… until her true parentage was revealed. Determined to prepare her for the world she was always meant to enter, Duke Ian Manchester and Duchess Aislinn take Alice under their wing. They teach her the arts of etiquette, ...

2015 Moscow. The shadows of the old Soviet Union still linger, and secrets are currency more valuable than lives. Ex-CIA operative Otis Thorne is burned, hunted, and alone. When a former KGB general with knowledge of Russia’s hidden nuclear stashes comes to him for help, Otis must navigate a city alive with surveillance, deadly assassins, and impossible choices. One wrong step, and it’s over—not just for him, but for everyone depending on the information he carries. From the icy streets of Moscow to the frozen harbors of Helsinki, and across the Atlantic to North America, Otis races ...

Beyond the Sands of Chaos! The darkness they thought they'd buried is rising again... When a vampiric bat interrupts an ambassador's Christmas celebration, sibling archaeologists Lillian and Jack Stiller know their nightmare is far from over. The creature's origins lead them back to the tomb of Dina, the ancient Egyptian goddess they thought they'd defeated. As they brave the unforgiving desert and unravel the tomb's secrets, they're met with a sinister new threat: the Germans, driven by an insatiable hunger for dark magic. The Stillers, joined by Roy Sawyer, must save themselves before the...

Allies Gather, Enemies Strike — The Battle for Sea and Sky Begins. Darkness rises across the underwater realms, and Princess Sabrina faces threats like never before. Her cunning aunt Gilda has forged an unholy alliance with the notorious witch Yamauba, whose deadly voodoo magic and cruel schemes cast a shadow over both sea and sky. With her fairy godmother Eufemia’s guidance, Sabrina calls upon two powerful allies — Baba Yaga and Arigalla of the Northern Seas — to stand against these formidable foes. But when Eufemia herself is attacked, Sabrina must leave for the Seward Academy, a ...

A forbidden love. In a world where nobility is everything, one forbidden love dare not speak its name. But when Rose, the duke's daughter, returns from school, she's determined to follow her heart - no matter the cost. For Arthur, the servant boy who has secretly loved Rose for years, their social divide seems insurmountable. Yet, when a prestigious flower competition offers a hefty prize, Arthur sees a glimmer of hope. Could winning be his ticket to a life with Rose? But as they navigate the treacherous landscape of their forbidden love, a shocking secret from Arthur's past threatens to ...

Love can be a cruel fate. In the shadow of ancient Greece's grandeur palace, a secret love blossoms between Christos, a chiseled soldier, and the lonely queen. But their passion is doomed from the start. When King Minos discovers their affair, his rage unleashes a terrible fate. Desperate to eliminate the rival for his queen's heart, Minos turns to the dark sorceress Circe, who weaves her malignant magic. Christos is forever changed, trapped in the form of the Minotaur, a monstrous creature bound to the labyrinth. Can their love survive the beast within, or will it succumb to the darkness ...

Meet the Halloween Detectives! Some secrets shouldn’t be found… especially on Halloween night. Every Halloween, kids disappear into Greenhill Forest—and three best friends are ready to find out why. Max, Lucas, and Ethan call themselves the Halloween Detectives. But when they follow a trail of missing trick-or-treaters, they uncover a chilling legend: the Twisted Boys—ghostly kids who return every fifty years to claim new victims. Armed with courage, a mysterious key, and a map that shouldn’t exist, the Halloween Detectives race to solve the mystery before midnight. Because once ...

When a mirror remembers more than reflections. Antique shop owner Vinda Cromwell thought she’d found the perfect Victorian mirror at an estate sale. Beautiful. Profitable. Harmless. She was dead wrong. The ornate mirror once belonged to Madame Ashworth—a Victorian medium who used it to summon dark spirits during Halloween séances. Now, with six days until Halloween, the mirror awakens. An eyeless woman appears in its depths. Townspeople begin acting strangely. Possessed. Each night, more malevolent spirits slip through the cursed glass, taking control of Moonfall Ridge’s residents. ...