Novel-novel oleh Yusuf I. Jnr

‎I didn’t stop walking until I reached the private dressing room at the far end of the studio. ‎My fingers were still trembling when I dropped into the chair.‎‎The air-conditioning hummed softly overhead, but it did nothing to cool the heat crawling under my skin.‎‎ I could still feel his gaze. I could still feel the way his eyes had stayed on me during the shoot. ‎Like I was something he couldn’t stop studying. Like I was still something he wanted.‎‎The thought made my stomach twist violently.‎‎“No,” I muttered under my breath, heaving a sharp exhale. “I’m not doing this again.” I shook my head, staring myself in the mirror to affirm.‎‎The door opened, the footsteps of the two people that came in behind me was distinct. I didn’t need to turn to know who they were.‎‎Madame Marissa walked in first, followed by Jade. Madame Marissa crossed the room, only stopping beside me.‎‎“You seem off today,” she said immediately, planting a palm on my shoulder and hunching over. "Is

‎...‎‎Nicholas' POV ‎‎...‎‎I tightened my grip around the camera case as I stood off-set, watching the chaos of preparation unfold. ‎‎The sting of Madison snubbing me just a moment ago still lingered, the short stares and glances from the people around reminding me of the humiliation. ‎‎I wasn’t supposed to be here like this.‎‎I could buy half the damn building if I wanted to. And yet, here I am, suffering all of this embarrassment just to see her again.‎‎I had been looking for Madison for the past five years. So no, seeing Madison again wasn’t just a coincidence. It was the result of my obsession towards what belongs to me that she'd decided to take away from me.‎‎The moment I heard her name a year and a half ago, whispered in passing, attached to some rising model in New York, I knew it had to be her. No one else carried that name like that.‎‎And fortunately enough, I managed to confirm it really was her from the fashion magazines and contests she'd been featured i

‎It was past noon when we arrived at the studio complex. Madam Marissa, who had just gotten off of yet another call, stepped out of the car first.‎‎She scanned around with a small frown on her slightly wrinkled face before turning to signal that we were clear to step out as well. ‎‎Following my dearest agent's instruction, I stepped out, thanking Jade, my personal assistant, for holding the door out for me. ‎‎" Is that her?"‎‎" Oh my God, she's gorgeous." ‎‎" She looks even better in person!"‎‎A couple of awestruck stares and whispers rose from around, but I didn't pay them mind. The small crowd that lingered around, some with cameras flashing in their hands, were of course the paparazzi that couldn't be avoided. I was used to these kinds of reaction by now anyway being who I am, so I wasn't bothered. ‎‎I pulled off my shades, squinting at the glass-steel building before me. The grand entrance was manned by bodyguards, making the place obviously VIP only. ‎‎ " Not bad.

Slam!Returning back into the cabin, Darren held Kyley in his arms, carrying her like a princess.The latter just clung unto him with her face buried in his chest, seemingly lost in thought.Tap! Tap! Tap!.He silently carried Kyley up the stairs, ignoring the living room that seemed disheveled as though a war had broken out there. He had a solemn expression worn on his face.Getting to the top of the stairs, Darren continued towards the room.Once he got in the room, Darren slowly walked towards the bed and gently laid Kyley down on it. The latter turned on the bed, facing her back to Darren. She wrappedher bloodied hands around herself as she curled in bed. Her gaze seemingly lost in a distant thought.Darren didn't say anything and just say by the bed, his back faced to Kyley as well. He stared at a distant spot in thought with a sour expression on his face.Silence loomed over in the dark room as emotions grew intense in the heavy quietness. " Kyley?" It wasn't until after a lo

" Are you okay?" Darren moved back from the embrace, quickly checking Kyley's body for injuries or wounds of any kind as he asked. What she did just now was very risky and he still feared that Jason might have hurt her someway. After all, Kyley was just an omega. She's weak.Kyley still staring in a lost daze at Jason's dead body moved her gaze to meet Darren. " I killed him..." she muttered in a low tone. Darren hearing this froze and looked at Kyley warmly. He reached a palm to cup her face. " You did the right thing Kyley. Besides, you saved me." Darren said to her in a tone full of gratitude. He reached to cup her face warmly.Feeling his warm touch, Kyley couldn't help but raise her gaze to look at him. Her pale blue iris reflected his well outlined face under the moonlight. Her eyes watered and she broke into tears as she jumped into his embrace.' My love...' Darren sighed pitifully in his heart and hugged Kyley tight.The latter cried hard in his embrace for the longest whi

Darren had ran through the woods in pursuit of the scent and tracks left by the person who had left the cellphone with instructions to trace them. It was as though he were playing hide and seek as he rushed about the woods, running in trail of all sorts of things like hair, piece of clothing and marks on the trees. With the piece of underwear in his hands, Darren could tell that it was a lady. " Follow the trails I left behind in the woods towards the Moonblood pack if you wish to find Kyley. Hurry!" Running around the wilderness towards south, Darren couldn't help but be reminded of the content of the message that he'd found on the screen of the cellphone that he'd found on the countertop. Considering this involved the Moonblood pack, Darren knew that he might very well be walking into a trap set up by Jason. However, he still persisted. If they had taken Kyley captive, he needed to find her and save her regardless. He didn't care about this being a trap set up for him. So l

' Trouble! Big trouble!' she thought to herself, panicking as she fell into thought as to how to get out of this mess. She could very well try to run away at the moment, but what about Kyley? " Why?" Jason stopped on his step forward and asked with a creased gaze. He spread a palm and shook his head dramatically as though he'd given Paige everything in the world only to for her to betray him. Paige couldn't help but shudder at Jason's words, her eyes darted about as she became horrified. If she doesn't do something soon, she would have to spend the rest of her days in that basement with Kyley as Jason's torture pigs. Nonetheless, she knew she had no way of fighting Jason. She could only try to stall for time at the moment. Paige looked around in search for something to protect herself with as she slowly took cautious steps back, hoping that there was enough distance to escape. " You're sick, Jason. You need help..." She shifted into her human form and said, shaking her head se

Just as Jason left, Terry and Igor who had only been attacking the weak members of the Nightclaw pack, massacring every one of them, instantly ran towards Alphonse who pushed himself off of the car and was looking to retreat while still alive.The only thing that had saved him just now was the fact that Kyley had escaped Jason's captive.And If it wasn't for Jason being obsessed with her, he would have been dead by now.Besides, he believed that Jason wanted him alive for some reason.Alphonse wondered just how Kyley ended up in Jason's captive when she had that lycan around to protect her. Did Jason defeat a lycan?Alphonse wasn't too sure, however, it didn't seem unlikely since he had been able to capture Kyley who was under the protection of that lycan. It only made sense to think that the lycan was defeated.If so, then what was he even thinking!?Now wasn't he tune to even ponder all of that. He was wounded and needed to retreat while he still can.However, just as Alphonse was

When he got to Yoldes' palm, Jake was surprised to find the usually filled local pub empty with only José standing by the bar. He had been here severally in the past few days after all, and it had never been like this. Hence, Jake couldn't help but furrow his brows in confusion at this, wondering just what the heck was going on. He quickened his step to approach the bar counter with the thought that perhaps, the werewolves of the Nightclaw pack were aware of the Hunters association's looming assault and had fled the city as a result of this. " Hah! I tried my best to stop him, Jake. But there wasn't anything I could do about it" Jake shook his thoughts off of what he was thinking for a second and frowned when he heard José sigh and say as he sat by the counter. Seeing Jake walk in, José grew tense, unsure of how to break the news to Jason. Not that Jake didn't understand José, nor did he not know that the old man was speaking about Erik. However, he still didn't understand ju

‎The drive to school was considerably quieter than usual.‎‎At least on Liam's side.‎‎Kyle noticed it almost immediately.‎‎The boy sat in the passenger seat staring out the window, occasionally shifting in his seat and then pretending he hadn't. Every few minutes, he'd let out a sigh for absolutely no reason before falling silent again.‎‎Kyle smirked.‎‎Liam was trying very hard to act normal. Unfortunately, Kyle had been a teenage boy once. He knew exactly what this looked like.‎‎"Nervous?"‎‎Liam nearly jumped, "What?"‎‎Kyle kept his eyes on the road,"You're nervous."‎‎"I'm not nervous."‎‎"Sure."‎‎"I'm not!"‎‎Kyle studied him briefly, then nodded solemnly."Of course, you're not. You're just silent for no reason."‎‎Silence.‎‎Liam didn't respond like he always would. ‎‎"You kissed a girl, Liam. You didn't start a war." Kyle said in the end.‎‎The boy slumped lower into his seat, sighing in defeat,"I know. But it just feels weird to face her after all that."

‎Morning sunlight spilled through the curtains in long golden streaks, painting Selene's bedroom in warm hues. For the first time in what felt like forever, she woke without anxiety squeezing her chest.‎‎The events of the past weeks felt distant now. Not gone, but quieter.‎‎Beside her, Kyle was still asleep.‎‎Selene turned slightly, studying his face. Even relaxed, there was something strong about him. The stubborn set of his jaw. The faint scar near his eyebrow. The way he seemed larger than the bed itself.‎‎A smile tugged at her lips.‎‎Carefully, she leaned over and pressed a soft kiss against his forehead.‎‎Kyle's eyelids fluttered, "This," he muttered sleepily, "is always a nice thing to wake up to."‎‎Selene laughed.‎‎Kyle opened one eye, "Morning, sweetie." he greeted.‎‎Selene rolled her eyes, but the smile remained, "Morning".‎‎Kyle stretched experimentally,"Hah! Now that was a night." ‎‎ Selene smiled, remembering the wildness of the night, "I know, right?

‎Hidden behind the bushes near the lakeside, Selene and Kyle watched the entire exchange between Liam and Ivy unfold beneath the silver glow of the moon.‎‎The sight before them was simply too surreal.‎‎Liam and Ivy stood by the water's edge, their reflections stretching across the moonlit lake as they stumbled through confessions neither of them seemed fully prepared to make.‎‎Kyle wore an increasingly amused smile throughout the whole thing.‎‎Every now and then he would glance toward Selene.‎‎Selene, meanwhile, looked as though she wished the earth would open and swallow her whole.‎‎The second-hand embarrassment was almost unbearable. Especially because it involved her son. Nevertheless, she was no less proud.‎‎When Ivy finally declared that they should leave before their parents started looking for them and the pair disappeared back toward the festival grounds, silence settled over once more.‎‎For several seconds neither Kyle nor Selene spoke.‎‎A second later, Kyle

‎The walk to the lake was quieter than the festival.‎‎The further Kyle and Selene moved away from the crowds, the softer the sounds of celebration became. Music faded into the distance. Laughter became faint. Even the occasional howl from pack members celebrating beneath the moon seemed muted by the surrounding trees.‎‎Soon, only the gentle rustling of leaves and the chirping of insects accompanied them.‎‎The lake lay beyond a small grove, its waters calm and still beneath the night sky. Moonlight spilled across its surface like liquid silver, transforming the dark water into a shimmering mirror. Above, the full silvery moon hung impossibly large, casting an ethereal glow over everything it touched.‎‎Selene stopped. For a moment, she simply stared.‎‎"It really is beautiful." she said shortly after.‎‎Kyle looked at her rather than the lake, "I know."‎‎Selene noticed and just rolled her eyes immediately, "You know that's not what I meant."‎‎Kyle chuckled. She had missed

‎By sunset, the entire park had transformed into something straight out of a dream.‎‎Colorful ribbons fluttered from wooden posts, lanterns hung from tree branches, and long strings of decorative lights stretched across pathways despite the sun still being high in the sky. Music drifted through the air from various corners of the festival grounds while the smell of grilled meat, pastries, roasted nuts, and sweet syrup-coated treats mingled together in an irresistible blend. Everywhere Selene looked, people were smiling.‎‎Children raced through the crowd with painted faces. Teenagers clustered together around game stalls. Families occupied picnic blankets beneath the trees. Couples wandered hand in hand, already treating the festival as if the moon itself had arrived hours ahead of schedule.‎‎Standing in the middle of it all, Selene found herself momentarily lost. The last time she had attended a Full blue Moon-watching Festival, life had been so different.‎‎She had been younge

‎By the time Liam got home, the sun had already begun its slow descent toward the horizon, bathing the town in warm golden light. The streets outside glowed softly beneath the evening sky, and there was a strange excitement in the air that hadn't been there earlier in the week. ‎ ‎He barely had time to step through the front door before he heard movement upstairs. ‎ ‎"Mom?" ‎ ‎"I'm up here!" ‎ ‎Selene's voice floated down from the second floor. ‎ ‎Liam dropped his backpack near the entrance and headed up. When he reached the hallway, he found his mother standing in front of her bedroom mirror. ‎ ‎She was getting dressed. ‎ ‎Not in her usual work clothes nor in her stay-at-home clothes either. ‎ ‎She actually looked like she was preparing to go somewhere. ‎ ‎The realization made Liam pause. ‎ ‎Selene had changed into a simple but beautiful outfit that suited her perfectly. ‎ ‎A tight dark dress that reached her knees and a coat. Nothing too ex

As the car approached the grand entrance of the mansion, Val noticed the impressive wrought-iron gates slowly opening, welcoming them inside in a warm usher. A long, tree-lined driveway stretches out vastly, leading to the magnificent mansion nestled amidst beautifully manicured gardens. The sight of the sprawling estate, with its classy modern architecture and pristine surroundings left Val in awe. The driver rode slowly and rode them closer, allowing Val to catch glimpses of the luxurious features like the grand entrance of the mansion with its ornate columns as well as the elegant fountain in the courtyard. It was truly a breathtaking sight to behold." Marvelous " Val mouthed, having only seen places like this online or in movies." Heh Heh," Bob chuckled at Val's innocence. He was amused at her praise for his place." You can take your time to look around later but first we must talk," Bob said as he stepped out of the car and went around to open the door for Val." How kind and

Bob was baffled as to why she would leave all of a sudden. Could it be that she realized he knew her secret and was too embarrassed to face him?" Did you tell her anything after I left Doctor Brown?" Bob asked still frowning, he didn't like the sound of this at all." Not much. She'd asked of you first when she came to, and I told her you left. And yeah, I gave her the credit card you asked me to hand her" The doctor recounted briefly with a confused face, he still didn't understand why that has anything to do with the problem at hand.Bob's eyes widened as he realized the problem from the doctor's story. " Which way did you see her go?" Bob asked alarmingly looking at every personnel present. " I- I saw her go down the road that way just now" The receptionist who was receiving most of the blame pointed." Okay!" Bob nodded and hurried out of the hospital, about to go in search of Val.After Doctor Brown had informed him of what he said to Val, Bob could tell what had happened. Val

Three days had passed since Val had woken up in the hospital, and Val was still lying on the bed in her light green hospital gown. It was just past 11 in the morning, close to noon, and she was staring at the ceiling with a pensive look on her face as her thoughts clouded her mind.Despite having been in the hospital for a few days, Val had not been able to sleep well. The pain and trauma she had experienced were still fresh in her mind, and she couldn't seem to shake them off.She couldn't stop thinking about Bob's sudden disappearance. Even though she didn't expect anything from him, she wished he had stayed to listen to her. Val had asked the doctor when she would be discharged and was told it would be today. She impatiently checked the clock again, eager to leave the hospital. Her body, which had previously been weak, had now regained enough strength to move around freely.Her thoughts roamed to the other matter that she hadn't been able to get off of her mind recently after havin

In an intimate collision with Luca... While being humped by him to ecstasy in moans, grunts, and screams of passion, Courtney was able to plunge deep into her darkest whim and acted on her most destructive intent.Fortunately, Luca lived alone so it made things easier for her.Courtney could still vividly remember how the pleasured look on his face had turned awry and horrific when she stabbed a knife at his neck amid the intercourse. His blood gushed and tainted her view, but Courtney hadn't minded. Her heart first trembled and shook in fear but it had become cold and indifferent afterward, though her hands that still stabbed the knife at his neck shook in fear. In a fit of rage, Courtney had pushed him aside and stabbed him severally even long after his eyes had lost the life in them. She did so until she was satisfied, and then broke into a fit of crazed laughter.In nothing but panties and bra that were shifted to the side and revealing her most intimate parts while sitting on L

Courtney could envision her younger self, slightly pale and with unhealthy skin in tattered dress and scars all over her body. She used to be a street crackhead with no home or someone she could call family. She'd lost her parents to a terrible accident when she was only 14, and she had nowhere else to go as her relatives were unknown to her. The orphanage wasn't a place for her to stay so she left for the streets ending up a victim of Madam J. She became her personal play toy, and the Madam who ran a cartel and pimped out young girls, would use her anyway she liked. It was days of hell and nights of pain and torture for Courtney. She could still remember being tied down on a table, with marks of whip lashes all over her body as the cops came in to free her. The relief in her heart when she saw the Madam being arrested and taken away resurfaced in her mind.Not until that faithful day when the police raided the clubhouse and arrested Madam J. Finally being free, Courtney became a

Mark laid atop Maggie on the bed with a pallid expression worn on his face. He heaved and hoed incessantly as though he'd just climbed a mountain. Of course, what he climbed was more than a mountain. Both Mark and Maggie breathed haggardly and heavily after having rolled in the hay. They had both just indulged in a very intimate relation that could only be described as passionate yet full of pent up frustration and lust. Maggie, who was half naked in only her cum-stained undies shifted and hanging in places other than that which they were supposed to be covering, had her head kicked back and her eyes rolled back in ecstasy. She spasmed in place at intervals as her body squirmed in collision with Mark's rigid and firm figure uncontrollably.Even after the passionate session they'd both just had, Maggie's body was still full of lust and wished that it never ended. However, Maggie had reached her limit. The pleasure was too much to bare for her and her whole body had become sore and nu