Imposter

“Goodbye, my pack. Goodbye, Alpha. You were the worst mistake I will never make again.” Alpha Xael of X-pack once had it all. A loving Luna, the pack’s own world-renowned miracle doctor and the glue that kept everything going. Until he and the pack forgot her worth. Until they betrayed her in the worst way possible. It is only when horror and doom befall upon them that they realise that only she can save them. Facing extinction, the pack will desperately call for the Alpha to bring back the Luna, but he is not even worthy to be in her presence. Faced with the realization that she was always out of his league and now no longer in his reach, what else is left to do? Can betrayed love be revived or is this the end of the mighty X-pack?

** Candice in the morning and the noise of the night ** The first rays of early morning sunlight filtered through the curtains into the room, in stark contrast to the darkness of the wee hours. Candice started her weekend morning as usual, using the aroma of black tea as a starting point for the day. Little did she know, however, that just a few hours earlier, a lively and strange adventure had quietly taken place in a corner of the college. The night belongs to the adventurous teenage girl. ** Hummus College's "Seven Wonders" **, an urban legend with a touch of magic, has always attracted a group of unafraid mystery seekers. That's exactly what happened to Weena and her companions. In their opinion, the "Midnight Cry of the Soul" rumor is just the exaggeration of some boring upperclassman. But who would have thought that the accidentally broken diamond would be the key to some kind of magic? Emily, the limp girl, may be the only one who sees the truth. The window seemed to be just a curtain moving in the wind, but the moonlit laboratory was beginning to brew something different. The increasing shadows, the creeping chill in the quiet atmosphere, the invisible fear enveloped her heart. Finally, the closed door, isolated her from the gaze of those uninvited visitors, also cut off the unknown truth. --- ** College by day, calm and dark ** Candice relaxed in the sun and left with herbs after a brief interaction with her roommate, oblivious to the night's commotion. The lab rumors have been proven to be unfounded, or... A new story just beginning? Hummus College legends aren't just nonsense; they often harbor some kind of ancient and unsolved secret. And when a group of unknowing students break some kind of silence, maybe the truth will finally emerge - but at a price they can't afford.

He moved back and looks at her. They shared a smile and kissed again. He moves his lips in unfamiliar patterns that she tried to mimic with her own. His kiss was soft but urgent.    “Aaron,” she mumbled breathlessly against his lips. He groans and pins her against the wall as he lays kisses against her neck, her hands weaving through his hair.    He kisses her, long, deep, and wanting… and she responds by arching into him more.    This was a new feeling she never knew her body capable of having. It felt good and she wouldn’t trade it for the world. She wanted more of it…   •••••   Alice was the only child of the Scuris pack's Alpha. Her father forces her to marry the Alpha of Umbris pack, Dominic. Alpha Dominic is one of the most powerful werewolves in the entire packs around. He’s bossy and dominant but soft and submissive to his Luna. Alice was furious, she did not want to be a vulnerable Luna. She wanted to lead the pack, go hunting, and battle their arch-enemy, humans, and another nemesis pack. She was just a werewolf girl with big dreams and hopes.   Aaron used to be a human but was bitten by an Alpha and turned into a werewolf. He met Alice in the wood and the two fell in love without knowing each other’s true identity. Later, he entered the werewolf world which he never knew. But for Alice and also for himself, he had to fight!   Will Alice be the ruler of her pack?    How does Aaron show his strength in the werewolf world?   This lovely story will give you the answer.

He was robbed of everything—his name, his home, his future. Now he wants it all back. When Timothy’s father died, the family empire should have been his. Instead, Madison Wellman, the mistress in the shadows, emerged with forged papers, ruthless ambition, and the muscle to throw Timothy and his mother into the streets. Penniless and broken, he watched grief consume his mother until he lost her too. That day, Timothy vowed he would return. That day, he vowed Madison would pay. Fifteen years later, Timothy is no longer the boy who was cast out—he is a man of power, wealth, and deadly charm. And his revenge begins with Madison’s most vulnerable weakness— her son, Ethan. Handsome, closeted, and trapped by his mother’s control, Ethan is everything Timothy needs to destroy her from the inside. But Ethan is also something Timothy never expected, someone who awakens feelings he thought long buried. Now Timothy stands at the brink of victory with Madison’s kingdom crumbling, her deceit unraveling, and retribution stands within his grasp. But to take it, he may be compelled to sacrifice the one thing his own heart craves most Will he choose revenge… or succumb to the forbidden attraction that threatens to destroy them both.

The conflict between the vampires and werewolves had been a long time coming. The legacy established by ancestors manifested in their great-grandchildren. The war could have been stopped before if it weren’t for Queen Althea’s persistence. What she did, the younger ones suffered with. A decision must now be made. Choose the one whom they have trusted with faith, or lose the one who has always been there.

More calm, but when you face it, all the lines go down your throat. She looked at Warren nervously, as if she feared losing him in the blink of an eye. "I won't let you down, Clavia." Warren said softly, with a rare tenderness. She gave the potion a few gentle shakes, and the liquid reflected a pale blue halo in the bottle, as if life itself were pulsating in the bottle. Kravia took a deep breath and nodded slightly. "It's all our efforts, no matter what... It's going to work." Warren smiled and brought the top of the bottle to his lips. "Then let me test your masterpiece." Clavia held her breath and watched Warren slowly drink the potion. The thick liquid shimmered slightly in the light, and Warren's Adam's apple appeared particularly clear as it moved up and down as he swallowed. A few seconds of silence seemed to stretch into eternity. All that remained in the air was the ticking of the brass clock and the racing heart of Kravia. Suddenly, Warren closed his eyes and shivered slightly. Kravia almost rushed forward, but was stopped by a hand. "... "Heat," Warren whispers, "like a flame has gone through the body." Clavia stared nervously at her face and noticed a healthy flush creeping into Warren's pale cheeks. The light of the wound began to dim, and even the originally smooth skin could be seen faintly. "It worked! Kravia cried out in surprise. Warren opened his eyes, and there was a flash of gratitude and wonder in his deep pupils. "Your potion... More powerful than I thought. I can feel my body coming back, even stronger than before." Clavia wept with joy, her hands clasped uncontrollably against her chest. "Is it true? God, this is really... Palikti will be happy for us." Warren nodded gently, but then frowned slightly. "But there is one thing I must warn you of, Clavia." 'What? "The moment I drank the potion, I felt something... Something else. It's like a consciousness, or... Some kind of call. Have you ever considered what presence such a powerful potion might attract?" Clavia was stunned. The success of the drug went to her head, causing her to ignore the most basic risk assessment. "I'll look into it." She replied solemnly, "If there is a danger, I will be ready." Warren nodded, a weary look on his face. "Anyway, thank you, Clavia. I wouldn't have made it this far without you." With a warm smile, Clavia stepped forward and took Warren's hand. "Don't thank me, we just did what had to be done. Stay alive and show the world that we can do it." The two men smiled at each other, as if in this moment, all the hard work and sacrifice had paid off. The sunlight from the window filtered through the glass, reflecting their renewed hope.

Detective Marcus Kane hired an undercover psychologist by the name, Eva DeLuca to get into the head of Adrian Romano, who is the head of the entire Romano family crime and is a notorious hoodlum. In fact as Eva tries to penetrate deeper into Adrian’s persona she realizes that his criminal enterprise is as artificial as the dreams he holds dear and which he barely comprehends. This distinction drawn between Eva’s her duty and her feelings compels her to choose between exposing Adrian or becoming his worst enemy .

After fleeing her home country for killing her mentor in self-defense, opera singer Zerah has spent the last five years living in shadows. With multiple reconstructive surgeries, dyed hair, and a rotating list of fake names, she has become a master of hiding. Now settled in the heart of Las Vegas, Zerah sings by night and studies cybersecurity by day—tracking and eliminating threats before they can ever get close. She trusts no one, revisits no place, and avoids every digital footprint that could lead back to her past. But everything changes when a mysterious Darien walks into her life with a tempting offer she can’t ignore. As Zerah is pulled into his chaotic world, the walls she had spent years building start to crack. But, someone still wants her dead. And this time, they might be closer than she thinks. Can Zerah escape the past forever, or will trusting the wrong man destroy the life she has fought to protect?

Hi. My name is Sofia Powell. I got dropped into a book I hated, and was given the role of the weakest girl in it. Elise Smith is the girl I’m replacing. She was betrayed by everyone around her, and treated like dirt. Even her own family saw her as worthless and never enough. But that is about to change, because I’m NOT Elise. I’m Sofia, and weakness doesn’t run in my blood. My survival is non negotiable. So I’m rewriting the rules: I’ll take what was stolen, burn their lies, and get the hell out of this cursed book. My plan is pretty simple, right? But two men stand between me and freedom. Alessio Vitale, the Mafia demon, whose presence makes my body forget how to behave, and Caleb Black, the billionaire CEO who makes me forget my worries. One wants to hunt me down and own me. The other wants to save me. And both will stop at nothing to get what they want.

An anthology of short stories. All of the tales have Thai characters or are set in Thailand. In story one, the protagonist is a skilled rock 'n roll drummer; she follows in her father's footsteps. But he is dead, and she wants revenge. Set in Phuket. A collection of 39 short stories. And one not so short. "Handsome Man" is a long short or even a novella. Either way, the "Handsome Man" is not a person. Some dark, some darkly humorous. And some blacker than dark! We all love tea; it grows in north Thailand and is unique, but why? A young lady is sent to find out how. She should have stayed in Bangkok. How about the guy who was left a fortune in a will? It didn’t work out well for him. Or the couple who move to a new home in an antique house. But something lives in the locked cellar. Read and discover why so many people love Thailand - or not!