Silent Battles Novels & Stories

There are monsters in this world. And they used to be us. Now it's time to euthanize to survive in a hospice where Emily, a woman haunted by her past, only wants to do her job and be the best mother possible. Post-infection Chicago. Christmas. Inside The Hospice, Emily and her fellow nurses do their rounds. Here, men and women live out their final days in comfort, segregated from society, and are then humanely terminated before fate turns them into marrow-craving monsters known as ‘Smilers.’ Outside these imposing walls, rabid protesters swarm with signs, caught up in the heat of their hatred. Emily, a woman haunted by her past, only wants to do her job and be the best mother possible. But in a world where mortality means nothing, where guns are drawn in fear and nobody seems safe anymore – at what cost will this pursuit come? And through it all, the soon to be dead remain silent, ever smiling. Such is their curse. It won't be long before that snow-speckled ground will be salted by blood. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

On my thirtieth birthday, Gideon Salton told me to meet him at city hall. He made sure I wore a wedding dress and brought my papers, hyping it up as a huge birthday surprise. But when I showed up, all dressed up, he turned to his trashy crew and laughed. "No way—she actually did it. Dress, docs, the whole thing. Pay up, fifty bucks each." Then he looked at me. "Come on, Madison. You didn't seriously fall for that?" I didn't answer. He smirked. "If you're that thirsty to get hitched, go inside and grab some rando to register with." His friends cracked up. They called me Gideon's loyal simp, his forever backup plan. Said I'd never end up with anyone else. But when I came out with my husband and a legit marriage certificate, Gideon just froze—pale, silent, wrecked.

A mute girl. A ruthless man. A captivity that turns into obsession. Luna Vitiello was never supposed to matter to Killian Alatorre. She was meant to be a mistake he could contain, a silent body dragged into a war that had nothing to do with her. But Killian does not contain people. He claims them. He watches from the dark. He closes every door. He makes the cage feel smaller every time she tries to breathe. The more Luna resists, the more ruthless he becomes. The more she runs, the more determined he is to bring her back. Punishment, possession, obsession — the lines blur fast when the man holding the keys refuses to let go. Luna has survived terror before. She has survived silence because silence was safer than sound. But survival inside Killian’s obsession is a different kind of hell. Because this prison does not end at the locked door. It ends when he decides she is no longer his to hunt.

For the mission, for his ego, for his love, for it all, he had to get her. Renee was smart, gentle, beautiful, cool, loved by everyone. Working at the club one night, as usual, she bumped into the hot dude. The most famous guy on campus. All she wanted to do was to serve him one drink, but he wanted something more. Daily, she began to see him. He began to chase her. He wanted her. Just her. Renee on the other hand, had a lot to think about. The survival of her little family was borne on her. But, wouldn't she still have to fall in love someday? The moment she decided to give him a chance, they all came. The ones who loved each of them. The guy who liked her, the ladies who liked him. What could this be? A love triangle? Against all odds, they tried to be together. But, in this journey, would they be able to be with each other? Would they be able to fight the battles in their love life? Even if they were able to go through this, what would happen to their love story when the past haunts? When something unexpected strikes in the end?Read to know more! *Not fully edited* *Will be on daily updates*~ Thanks for reading!❤️

Aria Mooncrest was destined to become Luna of the Blackthorn Pack—until the night of her ceremony, when her fated mate, Alpha Rion Blackthorn, publicly rejected her. Humiliated and heartbroken, she is replaced by her own step-sister, Bethanie, who craves power and will stop at nothing to claim the title of Luna. Wounded and cast aside, Aria flees the pack and is rescued by Kael Duskbane, a mysterious rogue Alpha. Under his protection, Aria begins to heal and discovers the truth about herself: she is the Legendary White Wolf, the Moon’s chosen daughter, foretold in prophecy to unite the packs and defeat the Shadow Alpha, a dark force threatening to enslave them all. As Aria trains to embrace her destiny, her gentle heart transforms into the strength of a true leader. While Rion struggles with regret and Bethanie’s lies unravel, Aria rises above betrayal and claims her rightful place—not as a rejected Luna, but as an Alpha Queen. In a world of deceit, battles, and forbidden bonds, Aria must decide between the past that broke her and the future that calls to her. With Kael by her side and the power of the Moon in her soul, she will prove that rejection is not the end—sometimes, it is only the beginning. ✨ A story of heartbreak, resilience, and love that conquers even the darkest night.

"Let me clarify this so there's no more confusion. I reject Ava as my mate and accept Isabella as my Luna, now and forever.", Aiden said. With those devastating words, my heart shattered into a million pieces. Aiden, my childhood friend, the one who had always been there for me, had just revealed that our connection was nothing more than a challenge. The hidden affection I held for him was meaningless in the face of his choice. Determined to leave my past behind, I fled the pack. Six years later, I found myself a mother of triplets, but my world was once again shaken when my children were snatched from me. I had no choice but to return to the pack I'd left behind, no longer the innocent girl I once was. Fueled by a burning desire for retribution, I had a new ally by my side, Logan, who I soon discovered had been there with me all along. But as I fought what I thought were the right battles, I couldn't help but wonder, was I missing the real battle? The one that could save not only my children but also my own heart?

Dean is a werewolf consumed by vengeance, tirelessly hunting his mother’s killer through the dangerous territories of rival packs. His single-minded quest brings him to the brink of obsession, threatening to overshadow his duties as a pack leader. Meanwhile, Vivian, the devoted daughter of a sick Alpha, juggles her responsibilities within her own pack, fighting against internal strife and external threats. When their worlds collide, Dean and Vivian find their lives intertwined by fate and necessity. As Dean's relentless chase is leading him to discover shocking truths and hidden plans, Vivian faces the problem of protecting her pack’s future amidst growing instability. Together, Vivian and Dean must navigate the treacherous landscape of werewolf politics, where old grievances and new alliances can mean the difference between life and death. In the depth of battles and betrayals, Dean and Vivian discover a shocking connection that could change everything. As they join forces and strength to confront and challenge their shared enemies, they must also confront their own pasts and the choices that have defined them. Wolves Amongst Shadows is an intriguing tale of revenge, mystery, betrayal, and love in a world where trust is fragile and brittle while power is fiercely contested.

Mature Content! Trigger warnings, violence and smut “I'll make you crave the darkness and beg for my salvation," he growls, his voice laced with both danger and desire. My eyes blazing with defiance, meets his gaze head-on. “I won't be owned by anyone, especially not a dangerous man like you.” my voice waver, barely a whisper. In the gritty underbelly of the city, where power, danger and secrets collide, an unlikely connection blooms amidst darkness and despair. Romeo Valentino, a dominant force in the mafia world, battles his inner demon, his alter ego seeking control. When he lays eyes on the enigmatic Julia, a fire ignites within him, compelling him to possess her, body and soul. Julia, a woman shrouded in mystery, harbors her own scars, her path intertwined with Romeo’s in unexpected ways. Drawn to his power and dominance, she fights the magnetic pull between them, even as her heart begs for his touch. As their paths entwine, passion blazes between them, fanning the flames of a love that could destroy them both. Will they find solace and salvation in each other's arms, or will their dark secrets tear them apart?

He’s her arrogant boss. She’s his biggest headache. Neither expected to become family... or to fall this hard. Stella Blake is on a mission—climb the corporate ladder, crush her goals, and definitely not fall for the insufferable CEO standing in her way. Rhysand King is cold, controlling, and the kind of man who doesn’t take “no” for an answer—especially not from the fiery new exec shaking up his boardroom. But when a high-stakes merger throws them into close quarters—and an even bigger bombshell reveals their parents are about to say “I do”—their sizzling power struggle turns dangerously intimate. She can’t stand him. He doesn’t trust her. Too bad forbidden has never felt so right. Office tension turns into stolen kisses. Family dinners turn into secret glances. And just when they think it couldn’t get more complicated—secrets unravel, and hearts are put on the line. Enemies. Step-siblings. Lovers? In this scandalously addictive grumpy boss, enemies-to-lovers romance, get ready for boardroom battles, slow-burn heat, and a forbidden love story that breaks all the rules. One bed. Zero boundaries. And absolutely no chance of coming out unscathed.

Sora Robbins has spent years trapped in a painful marriage where her husband Melvin publicly shames her generous curves while privately using her body. When Melvin is presumed dead in a tragic accident, Sora’s guarded heart begins to open to two very different men who offer her something she has never known: genuine emotional care mixed with intense desire. Her dominant billionaire boss Jack Blackwood provides passionate protection and sees her strength, while her best friend’s gentle yet intense crippled brother George Harrison offers tender understanding and quiet devotion. As Sora starts healing and discovering her own power, Melvin returns alive but changed after two years of recovery under the obsessive care of Cassie Brown. What begins as individual connections erupts into a ruthless war among four dangerous men who will lie, betray, and kill to claim Sora completely. With family inheritance battles, corporate enemies, and dark secrets threatening everything, Sora must navigate jealousy, obsession, and her growing feelings while transforming from a broken, insecure woman into the confident, worshipped queen at the center of a dark reverse harem.