Alternative Universe

Attention: This is the second volume. For the first part, please search for Doctor of Darkness 1 - Cold as Ice. Johann von Sternberg is out of the picture and now Dragan and his men have finally found the last hiding places. Everyone in the castle can breathe a sigh of relief and I can finally get back to my real work - my patients, both the human and the magical ones. And I might finally have some time to enjoy my relationship with Dragan. But that was all just bold wishful thinking on my part. Because werewolves are disappearing in America and Canada. I don't mean just a few, but entire packs have been wiped off the face of the earth. The High Council of Vampires asks Dragan and his brother to investigate. To everyone's surprise, they want me to help. After all the events in the battle against Johann and his ghouls, my secret was passed on to the powerful in this world. Including my most important secret. Dragan is by my side and I don't doubt for a moment that he won't protect me. But will he stand by our love when he has to choose between his world and me? Since Vlad also decides that he doesn't just want to be a spectator, I end up standing between so many stools. Between the love of my life, between the High Councillors of the magical world and finally - between Johann's creator and his desire to cleanse this world and only let those who are worth it from his point of view live...

In one life, Valerie, Luna of the Eclipse pack had died for a man who didn't love her, for a sister who betrayed her. She had spent her life in misery with a family who didn't care for her and a man that wished her dead. But no more. After her untimely death, she woke up to find herself years in the past. This time, she knows what she has to do; renounce her Luna position and start afresh as a rogue. It was the best solution for her and her unborn child. Yet what happens when they reunite and the man who hated her with a passion suddenly looks at her differently? When another Alpha vies for her attention, who will she choose?

Katya has always been an outsider, shunned for having no wolf and unable to live up to the reputations of her Beta father and infamous warrior mother. Just before her 18th birthday, her family is stripped of their titles and shunned from the pack. They have only two options: go rogue or seek refuge in a Black Creek Pack. Katya suddenly finds herself caught up in a web of lies her parents told. Now, not only does she need to prove herself to her new Alpha, but she must keep him from discovering her secret. However, Katya finds keeping her secret harder than she thought when the Alpha shows a keen interest in her. She is forced to move into the packhouse. With nowhere to hide, she is forced to take extreme measures to keep him from discovering she has no wolf. But darkness looms, and secrets come to light, more than she ever imagined. Now Katya doesn’t know whom to trust or whom to turn to when everything she thought she knew was just another lie of a bigger secret kept. Just when she believes she has all the puzzle pieces, she learns the Alpha is keeping his own secret. She is his mate. There is just one issue: Katya has no wolf, so what will happen if he figures that out? Will he keep her or shun her as her last Alpha did?

Running for a mate has never been so deadly. In the Springcrest Pack, every year brings an event that unleashes primal desires, unchecked obsessions, and a complex web of power dynamics. It's known as The Mating Run, a dangerous game where the rules are a bit uncertain. Alina takes a daring step to avoid the High Council Elders' judgment in selecting her mate. Desperate to escape their meddling, she signs up for The Mating Run. Will this lead her to freedom or plunge her into the perilous embrace of desire and danger?

Eloise believed she would find happiness in the arms of Alpha Alexis-the Alpha who saved and helped her pack in exchange for her hand in marriage. She chose to go with Alexis, thinking he would offer the happiness she desired. But she was gravely mistaken when he locked her away in the pack house and treated her as nothing more than his plaything. No one knew the truth about what was happening between Eloise and Alexis. To everyone else, they appeared to be a blissful pair of chosen mates. That's why the pack was shocked when news broke of Alpha Alexis's murder-and the accused were three men who had been involved in scandals with Eloise. There was Emrys Moore, the immortal who deeply admired Eloise for the novels she had written. Cassiel Lewis, the strongest gamma of the Stormsong pack and Eloise's childhood friend. And Dristan Wright, the young Alpha honored throughout Gazina as a prodigy. Did the three really kill Eloise's Alpha? And if so, what motive could they have had for the murder?

A brooding werewolf Ferguson, cursed by a dark past, finds himself irresistibly drawn to a fierce and mysterious woman with a dangerous secret. Her aura was one he has never seen and her kind was rare to find. As they navigate a treacherous web of deception and desire, lust, vengeance and betrayal, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, and their burning passion threatens to consume them both. Their haunting past and the powerful witch wasn’t going to give up yet. She wasn’t ready to let them be until Ferguson’s last blood is drawn. She had her ultimate weapon and this weapon was his greatest weakness. How well will this two lovers resist the urge of temptation and face the serious issues at hand?

Driven by his unique dream, Woody Walker embarked on a remarkable journey to fulfill his desire for a family unlike any other—a family of 100 wives or more. His quest for a one-of-a-kind union led him through the diverse tapestry of relationships, each thread woven with the essence of love and companionship. As Woody delved deeper into the pursuit of his dream, he discovered that his journey wasn't merely about accumulating wives but creating a harmonious and extraordinary family. His interactions with each potential partner were grounded in respect, understanding, and the recognition of the individuality they brought to the tapestry of his life. Woody's approach to relationships went beyond societal norms, challenging conventions and fostering a sense of unity among his diverse companions. Each wife brought a unique perspective, skills, and qualities that complemented the others, creating a vibrant mosaic of personalities within the family he envisioned. Throughout his journey, Woody faced societal judgments and misconceptions, but he remained resolute in his pursuit of a love-filled and unconventional family. His commitment to understanding and cherishing each wife as an individual, rather than merely a number, became the cornerstone of his extraordinary dream. As Woody continued to build his family, the bonds he forged transcended the traditional boundaries of marriage. Love, communication, and mutual respect became the pillars that sustained the unique dynamics of his relationships. Together, they navigated the complexities of a life where unity and diversity coexisted in harmony. Woody's story became a testament to the power of love's transformative nature, showcasing that unconventional dreams could blossom into extraordinary realities. As he embraced the challenges and joys of his chosen path, Woody Walker proved that the pursuit of a unique dream could lead to a family bound by an unbreakable thread of love, understanding, and a shared commitment to creating a life that defied expectations.

They had a deal. Give him a child and he would let her people go. Giving him a child was easy. Twin boys with eyes as bright and beautiful as the blue skies and curly brown hair just like his, but Alpha Ezra was quick to remind her of the long-lasting feud between the witches and wolves. Heartlessly, he ordered her execution along with the entire coven. As she burned in the fires with her people, she swore to make his entire pack go up in flames on her return. Ten years later, reborn of fire and blood, Melucia is back to not only reclaim her children but set his entire pack ablaze just as she promised. There is only one slight problem: Ezra is no longer the man he once was, and her children can’t seem to live without him. Now she must choose between revenge and happiness.

The story starts with Anne, daughter of Don Ricardo, confronting her father about his decision to crown her younger brother, Miguel, as underboss instead of her. He dismisses her, citing her gender as the reason. Frustrated and angry, Anne visits her fiancé, Luigi, for comfort but finds him with another woman, Ava, who he introduces as his fiancée. Ava reveals she is pregnant and the daughter of a powerful don, making her a more suitable partner for Luigi. Anne is heartbroken and betrayed, and a confrontation ensues, resulting in her being thrown out by Ava's guards. Anne is left alone, crying and heartbroken, feeling betrayed by Luigi and her father's constant dismissal. Still reeling from her heartbreak, she visits a club to drown her sorrows. In the VIP section, she catches the eye of a mysterious and handsome man, and they exchange flirtatious glances. Anne is drawn to him despite his cold demeanor and decides to take a chance. They dance and flirt, and he invites her to leave with him. They end up in a luxurious hotel room, where he takes control, and they eventually have s*x with the werewolves Anne, who is always the one in control, submitting to his dominance. The next day, Anne wakes up still in bed with the handsome stranger, only to discover that she must leave quickly to attend to a family matter. Her brother, Miguel, had been captured by Don Giovanni's men after operating in their territory without permission. Don Giovanni is the biggest Don in the country, second to none, and Anne's father's rival and nemesis. Anne and her father try to negotiate Miguel's release. However, things take a shocking turn when Don Giovanni arrives, and Anne realizes he is the same man she spent the night with. The story takes a dramatic turn as Anne processes this unexpected revelation. Don Giovanni's true intentions are yet to be revealed and Anne is hellbent on figuring it out.

In the tapestry of life, woven with threads of joy and sorrow, love and hatred, who can claim to have experienced it all? Who dares to mock my foolishness? With a sword in hand, I shall unsheath it when needed! When bereft of a sword, I shall wield a zither! Allow me to present a melody of unsheathing, slicing through tears—at the rugged crossroads of the journey! In a world void of magic and martial aura, set against the backdrop of the grand Hua Dynasty, a realm that balances both martial prowess and spiritual cultivation emerges. A ten-year-old boy, abandoned and left to roam the streets, resorts to thievery for survival. From a young age, he bears the ominous title of the "Heaven's Perdition Lone Star," courtesy of the enigmatic diviner Guiguyuan in the martial fraternity. It is foretold that everyone around him will suffer because of him. Consequently, shunned and discarded by disdainful relatives, he tails a young woman intending to steal. However, his plans are thwarted, leading to an encounter with a celestial sister who brings him back to her sect. Thus, his journey into martial arts begins. Unstoppable in a generation dominated by strength, he ascends to become the senior disciple at the age of eighteen. Yet, his celestial destiny remains unchanged, and he continues to be a lone star.