Riddle About Shadows Novels & Stories

Once, they were the envy of the pack. Javier, the ruthless billionaire Alpha of Darkclaw, and Alice, his radiant Luna. But love turned to ashes the night he accused her of betrayal. Now, five years later, Alice has rebuilt her life in the human world, a gifted doctor known only by the name Javier once called her in private. But when a mysterious sickness spreads through Darkclaw and threatens to destroy everything, Javier is forced to seek help from the only woman he ever loved and lost. She’s colder now, stronger, with eyes that no longer tremble under his gaze. He can command empires, but not her forgiveness. And as secrets unravel — the twin he thought dead, the woman who ruined them, and the half-brother hiding in the shadows — Javier must risk everything to earn back the family he destroyed. A dark, sensual, and emotionally redemptive werewolf romance about love scarred by pride, healed by truth, and bound by fate.

"I want you.""I don't know if you're ready for that, Grace," he warned with a wicked smirk, his fingers moving painfully slow up my legs."I guess we can only know when we try it," I challenged.***During her best friend's wedding, Grace reunites with her childhood crush–and Sarah's father–David Anderson. Now grown up and more drawn to him than ever, Grace is torn between embracing the opportunity to finally have David and remaining faithful to her friendship with Sarah. They embark on a secretive and passionate affair, introducing Grace to feelings she never felt before. But complications arise when David's ex-wife returns, threatening to tell Sarah about their betrayal. Will they defy the odds and find happiness together, or will their love story remain hidden in the shadows forever?Secret Desires: Daddy's Temptation is created by Amelie Bergen, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Ariana Valenti never believed life would be kind to her. Born into a weak pack and treated as a burden, she grows up feeling unwanted and invisible. When the time finally comes for her to meet her mate, hope fills her heart, only for it to be cruelly destroyed. Rejected in front of her pack, Ariana is cast aside as if she means nothing. Broken and ashamed, she leaves everything behind and wanders alone, searching for a place where she can survive without being judged. Hungry, tired, and wounded by betrayal, Ariana crosses into unfamiliar territory, unaware that her life is about to change forever. This land belongs to Alpha Damian Volkova, a cold and powerful leader feared by many packs. Damian rules with strength and discipline, trusting no one easily. When Ariana appears in his territory, weak and guarded, he sees her as a problem he did not ask for. But something about her presence unsettles him in a way he cannot explain. As danger rises and enemies begin to move in the shadows, Damian is forced to protect the rejected omega who refuses to bow to anyone. Slowly, Ariana starts to discover that her rejection was not the end of her story but the beginning of something far greater. Hidden truths about her bloodline and strength begin to surface, shaking the balance of the packs. Caught between a painful past and an uncertain future, Ariana must decide whether she can trust another alpha with her heart again. In a world where rejection is a death sentence and power decides fate, finding a second chance at love may be the most dangerous journey of all.

“Are you reading my mind right now?” he asks me while coming closer. “No, I am not.” “I wish you were. So that you can know how you have consumed my mind, how much I think about you. How I want to hold you and care for you. This is what has been going through my mind from the first day I saw you at our border with a protruding belly.” *** Lyra thought marriage to the Alpha would be her salvation, a chance to escape her father’s suffocating control. But when she overhears a deadly plan—one that marks her and her unborn child as pawns in a sinister power play—she makes the only choice that can save her life. With nothing but a cloak to hide her secret and no one to trust, Lyra runs. In a world where loyalty is tested and alliances shift like shadows, Lyra finds refuge in a rival pack, only to uncover gifts she never knew she possessed. But as her powers grow, so do the dangers lurking in the dark. While Damian, her estranged husband, searches for answers about his missing wife and child, and the truth behind his parents’ deaths—an even greater threat looms over them all. Yet some secrets refuse to stay hidden.

For three years, I have lived as a prisoner of the Obsidian Fang Pack, trapped under the rule of my fated mate, Alpha Derrick Nightfang, a man who was destined to protect me but instead became part of my nightmare. When a mysterious warning suddenly urges me to run, I know something terrible is coming. But before I can escape, Derrick uncovers the secret I've spent years hiding, my connection to Moonshade Forest, a forbidden land shrouded in ancient magic, deadly dangers, and the powerful Shadowthorn Coven. Now, I'm forced to guide Derrick and his warriors into the heart of the forest in exchange for the freedom I've desperately longed for. But the deeper we venture into the shadows, the more secrets begin to unravel. Secrets about my father, Rowan Kingsley. Secrets about my past. And secrets powerful enough to change the fate of the entire Wild Expanse. What started as a journey through a dangerous forest soon becomes a fight for survival as hidden enemies emerge and dark truths come to light. And with every step closer to the truth, I can't help but wonder if the greatest threat is waiting within Moonshade Forest... or standing right beside me. When the secrets of the forest are finally revealed, will I finally gain my freedom, or discover that I was destined for something far more dangerous?

“You're my mate," Kyle whispered, his eyes flashing gold in the dim light. I stumbled backward. "That's impossible. We're about to be family." "I know. But the bond doesn't care about that." He's supposed to be her future stepbrother. In four weeks, their parents are moving in together, and Kyle will be family. Off-limits. Forbidden. The bond between them is instant. It's the kind of love that can't be ignored, can't be denied. When Kyle looks at her, Ella feels it in her bones, this is forever. This is fate. Except fate has never been crueler. How can they be together when being together means destroying their family? When every stolen glance across the dinner table is a secret they have to keep? When loving each other means breaking their parents' hearts? She has two mates. A Triad Bond. So rare, most wolves think it's just a myth. But it's real, and it's hers, and now Ella has an impossible choice to make. Kyle is her first bond, her strongest connection. Losing him could break them both. But loving him means hiding, lying, living in the shadows of their own family. Jason offers her something different. With him, there are no secrets. No forbidden touches. No family dinners where she has to pretend her heart doesn't belong to the boy sitting across from her. Jason can give her everything Kyle can't, a normal life, a real future, a love she doesn't have to hide. But choosing one mate means hurting the other. And the full moon is coming and time is running out. And Ella is about to learn that when you're bonded to two Alphas, love isn't about choosing the right person.

"A Game of Mirrors. A World of Nightmares." When a group of high school friends hears about “The Reflection Game,” a supposed urban legend said to reveal one’s true destiny, they can’t resist the temptation to try it. The rules seem innocent enough: light a candle, stand in front of a mirror, and chant a mysterious incantation. What starts as a fun dare quickly turns into a nightmare when the mirror fractures, pulling them into a dark and twisted version of their reality. In this sinister mirror world, nothing is as it seems. Their reflections are no longer harmless—they’ve come to life, embodying their worst fears, regrets, and buried secrets. The friends soon realize the reflections are not just malevolent; they are determined to replace them in the real world. As they navigate this dangerous realm, the lines between reality and illusion blur, testing their sanity and relationships. Trapped in an escalating fight for survival, the group must unravel the mirror’s dark origins and uncover the truth about its curse. But every step forward reveals another horrifying revelation, and escaping may require them to sacrifice more than they’re willing to give. Will they outsmart their reflections, or will they lose themselves in the shadows forever? The Reflection Game is a gripping supernatural thriller that delves into the fragility of trust, the weight of secrets, and the consequences of crossing boundaries best left untouched. Filled with spine-chilling twists, heart-pounding suspense, and a touch of psychological horror, this tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats, questioning what’s real and what lurks beyond the mirror. In this distorted reality, every crack in the mirror reveals dark truths about their deepest fears and buried secrets. As the friends struggle to survive, they must confront it.

Ariana Bellamy, a young human was never meant to lead a life of magic or mystery. But after a chance encounter with the powerful Alpha Liam Alaric, everything she thought she knew is shattered. Attacked by rogue wolves and saved by Liam, Ariana is thrust into the dangerous world of werewolves—only to discover she is tied to an ancient prophecy. As Ariana learns the truth about her family’s cursed bloodline, her powers awaken. She’s more than just Liam’s fated mate—she’s the key to breaking a deadly curse that has plagued his pack for generations. But with Liam’s treacherous stepbrother and a dark Alpha spirit manipulating events from the shadows, trust is a fragile thing. With betrayal at every corner and time running out, Ariana and Liam must unite their strengths to stop a war between wolves and humans. But the greatest battle lies within—will Ariana embrace her destiny, or will the curse destroy them both?

"I hate you!" Allison spat, her teeth grinding against each other loudly in anger. "You do?" Dante asked, grinning wolfishly. His gold eyes glinted in amusement. Darting his tongue, he licked his canines as he eyed her plump parted lips. "How about we find out how much?" And before she could blink, he smashed his lips against hers. **** When the Lycan King comes to visit Allison's pack, the last thing she expected was to find out he was her mate. Heck, the last thing she wanted was a mate. With the murder of her parents on her mind and running her pack as a Beta, Allison has no need and no taste for the Lycan King nor his terrible reputation as a womanizer. How long though can she resist his charms or the pull of the mate bond? And with her parents murderers lurking in the shadows, how far will she go for her revenge?

Amelia was nothing more than a rejected omega—discarded, humiliated, and used by the very man who was meant to cherish her. But the night she chose herself, everything changed. Because Amelia isn’t just a wolf. And every pack wants her. Every alpha would kill to own her. And the most dangerous of them all has already marked her. Duncan—the exiled alpha, the rogue lord, the man whispered about in fear—doesn’t believe in love, loyalty, or second chances. But fate has bound him to the one woman who could either heal his broken soul… or shatter it beyond repair. She doesn’t trust him. He doesn’t need her. But their bond burns too fiercely to ignore. With enemies closing in, betrayal lurking in the shadows, and war on the horizon, Amelia must decide— Will she become the weapon they all desire… or the queen who will bring them all to their knees?