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Held Light, Held Close follows Celeste Bradbury, a quiet, disciplined young woman who arrives in New York to work with the world-famous band Luminous Riot. Raised in the hush of convent halls and foster homes, Celeste has learned to survive by moving gently, listening closely, and building her life out of small, steadfast rituals. But the music world is loud, chaotic, and unkind—especially under the sharp eye of Paul Logan, the band’s volatile lead singer who meets her composure with relentless mockery. As weeks turn into months, Celeste maintains her quiet routines, her faith, and her dignity despite the storm around her. She becomes a still point in the band’s restless orbit—an anchor none of them expected, and a mirror that reveals what each member is running from. Through rehearsals, touring, backstage politics, deadlines, and private battles the world never sees, Celeste’s presence begins to shape the group in ways that defy explanation. The House She Built is a story of chosen family, slow-burn transformation, unspoken tenderness, and the quiet power of a woman who refuses to break—even when the world demands it. It is about the sanctuary we build within ourselves, and the imperfect people we let inside.

Would you fall in love with someone whose face you've never seen? Why does she captivate him so completely, even though all he has glimpsed are her eyes, peering through the veil’s delicate fabric? What secrets lie beneath? What past does she hide? Every detail about this woman is wrapped in mystery—unspoken truths, carefully guarded omissions, and a silence that speaks louder than words. A veil. A past. Secrets. A love that defies the odds. Are you ready to unravel the mystery behind the veil?

After transferring to an isolated private Academy on his best friends request, Jason steps into a world he never expected to be in. Dealing with flirty teachers and students is a normal occurrence and one he's been good at forever because all his life he’s distanced himself from the illusion of love. Until he meets her. The Aloof Mystery Student. Never before has his resolve been tested in such a way and he finds himself disturbed by her presence and the strange familiar calmness she brings him. Are the strings of fate being mischievous? Could a teacher x student relationship be his downfall? For as long as Atlas could remember, her life's been a series of hurdles and vast walls she had to overcome. After the death of her Grandmother, she's thrown into a game orchestrated by her selfish father. She must fight not only the hatred of her brother, but the disapproving adults all around her. Meeting the annoying Jason Fairchild throws everything off the rails and she finally finds herself. Together, they stand a greater chance to overcome all internal and external wars they've been fighting. Will they be victorious or succumb to the harsh fates that have been written for them? Only Silence will tell...

PROLOGUE A kingdom filled with all kinds of supernatural beings. Vampires, Lycans, witches, dragons, and lots more. Confinement is a ritual that has been practiced for centuries. In this ritual, two people are bound to each other but to do this they have to die and be reborn, to be together forever in their next life. This has been going on for ages But what happens when a girl named Lara is been forced to do this with a man she doesn't love? She is the only one who has to die and be reborn. Will they be together or will the ritual fail, what reason does this guy have for doing this, and that too on her wedding day? Find out what happens to Lara and who is this man she was confined to. Follow us as we take you on this exciting journey.

Behind closed doors, where rules dissolve and hunger takes control, Forbidden pleasures delivers thirty scorching tales of passion that push every limit. From slow, teasing seduction to raw, sweat-drenched encounters, these stories explore the thrill of surrendering to what you shouldn’t want. A curious “straight” woman finds herself dangerously obsessed with her roommate’s body, her fingers, and the wet sounds she makes at night. A powerful man discovers the intoxicating thrill of losing control to the one woman who can bring him to his knees. Married couples experiment with risky new pleasures that leave them breathless and dripping. Strangers share heated nights that quickly turn into dangerous addictions. Old flames reunite for intense, no-holds-barred sessions that threaten to burn everything down. These stories move from slow, aching seduction to urgent, skin-on-skin collisions that leave bodies trembling and sheets soaked. Expect whispered filthy promises in the dark, hands exploring with desperate hunger, and climaxes that shake you to your core. From secret public risks to nights filled with teasing touches, power play, and overwhelming release, every tale pulls you deeper into a world where giving in feels impossibly good. Some moments build with delicious tension until you’re begging for release. Others crash forward with raw urgency, leaving hearts pounding and thighs slick. Each story captures that electric spark when curiosity turns into aching need, and one touch is never enough. Every story drips with raw need, forbidden touches, and the kind of pleasure that leaves you aching for more. If you crave stories that make your pulse race and your thighs squeeze together, Forbidden Pleasures is your new addiction. Thirty tales. Thirty different ways to surrender. Open this book… if you dare.

Imani, a girl who had been abused from a young age gets kidnapped one night in the outer states. All Imani ever wanted was to be afloat, to be non-existent but after she escapes from her captor the second time, being free becomes a luxury that she can not afford. Convicted of two murders, how was it possible to be non-existent? This story is based in the inner states, outer states and higher states. Let your imagination lead.