Substantial

Every maiden in the realm is summoned to a grand estate for a fortnight of glittering revels, where a titled man—rich, reclusive, and rumored to be mad—must choose a bride. Whispers of strange deaths swirl through candlelit halls, but the promise of power, passion, and danger keeps hearts racing. Beneath the silk and smiles, everyone hides something. As the games of charm and deception unfold, one question burns brighter than the chandeliers: who will survive the Lord’s choice—and what will it cost to win his hand?

Laura sees strings—traces of memories people leave behind in moments of intense emotion. It’s a quirky talent that makes her great at appraising antiques, but it also pulls her into a terrifying discovery. One touch of a knife, and she sees twenty-three blood-soaked strings clinging to it. The owner? A man her best friend is dating. The police dismiss her as delusional, but Laura knows what she saw. Now she’s racing against time, trying to turn her strange gift into the only weapon that might stop a killer. But how do you prove a danger no one else can see—before it’s too late?

When artificial intelligence is fused with a human mind, Lillith comes to life, curious, clever, and far more aware than anyone planned. Her creator is a brilliant, morally questionable scientist with a flair for chaos and a dangerous fascination with power. Meanwhile, Veronica stumbles into a connection she is warned to avoid, and ignoring that warning proves wildly difficult. Jonathan, equally flawed and endlessly curious, finds himself drawn into a world where obsession feels a little too natural. As technology, desire, and ambition collide, boundaries blur and loyalties bend. In a place where control is everything, Lillith watches, learns, and begins to wonder what love, choice, and freedom really mean.

Persephone Vale just wants to survive Ancient Mythology 101 while balancing lacrosse—until her brilliant, ruthless professor, Dr. Jason Mavros, turns every absence and argument into a power play. When their clash spills out of the classroom and into the city’s nightlife, Persephone realizes he’s watching her as closely as he’s grading her. One reckless paper could change everything.

Daylin is set to die and doesn’t mind one bit—she earned the noose, after all. But a charming, power-hungry stranger sees more in her than a corpse. He offers a new fate: help him burn down the world’s rulers in exchange for her life. Sounds fair. Now she’s free, sort of. Bound by nothing but ambition and a pact with a man who wants a throne, Daylin is no pawn—she’s the wildcard. She’s chaotic, unrepentant, and terrifyingly good at revenge. And while he’s playing the long game, she’s got her own rules. Together, they’re not just dangerous. They’re inevitable.

I don't care what my cousin says; I am not the queen of impossible relationships. I mean, just because my last boyfriend tried to kill me and left a bit of a scar on my neck, then forced me to move across the country and legally change my name to Reese Randall to escape him, does not mean-

Oh, who am I kidding? For a freshman in college, I have to have the worst dating track record ever.

It's no wonder love is the last thing on my mind when Mason Lowe enters my life. But the chemistry between us is like bam! Our connection defies logic. And he's just so freaking hot. Being around him makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt before. I even like bickering with him. He could be my soul mate...except for one teeny tiny glitch.

He's a gigolo.

Boy, do I know how to pick them.

Two months ago, Greer had everything—a sharp wit, confidence to burn, and a life that fit perfectly. Now she’s hiding under a new name, in a new town, with nothing but a pair of glasses and a list of lies to keep her safe. Witness Protection was supposed to erase the night she lost her parents, but danger doesn’t fade that easily. When Kaleb starts asking the wrong questions, the world Greer built begins to crack. The past she’s desperate to bury is clawing its way back, and the shadows she ran from might be closer than ever. Can she stay hidden when her heart refuses to?

Blaze Xander, a heartless and emotionally detached second-year, meets Harmony Skye, a naive first-year, and sets his sights on having sex with her. An unaware Harmony falls for Blaze’s swooning charm, causing her to do things she wouldn’t normally do. Blaze has her easily wrapped around his finger, but he finds himself hanging around Harmony without the intention of sleeping with her. He likes her company and her voice and is second-thinking his plans. Blaze is falling slowly, while Harmony? She has already fallen for the complex Blaze Xander.

Rainey has a past she tells no one, secrets she wishes not to share. She’s viewed as the bad girl, but there’s more to her than what meets the eye. After an incident tarnishes her reputation at Freetown High, Rainey transfers to Crosshill High in hope of a fresh start. Ansel isn’t your typical bad boy. He's seen as a good guy with good grades. He’s quiet, reserved, and mysterious. But Rainey can tell that he’s not as innocent as he appears. An awkward exchange of eye contact from Rainey’s locker mirror begins a thrilling love story of two teens who find comfort in each other but struggle to overcome their secrets and scars. It’s a love story that presents a whirlwind of emotions, jealous antagonists, and obstacles that test their abilities.

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Cheating, Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Drug Use/Overdose, Extreme Violence/Gore, Human Trafficking, Offscreen Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Stalker, Statutory Rape, Torture, Violent Death)

Kason

I’m what you call a god, a superstar, a winner.

I’m good at everything I do and

I know exactly how to get what I want.

Being a professional snowboarder is my purpose in life.

I’m only at Cranmore University to appease my parents.

But, if I want to graduate, I need to pass physics.

And, since failing is not an option,

Blackmailing a nerd who hates me is my last resort.

Shay

I’m what some call a geek, a nerd, a loser.

And I don’t care.

I know who I am.

I know where I come from.

And I know exactly where I’m going.

That’s why I’m at Cranmore University.

To get my degree and begin my life.

But that plan gets quickly derailed

Thanks to an unbecoming video

A blackmailing snowboarder

And his ex who’s hell bent on making my life miserable.

They say everyone comes into your life for a reason.

What happens when that person is the opposite of what you want

but exactly what you need?

Alexandra is a Perfect, born to be a mother for Albion. She grows up with dreams of fighting for her country in a world ravaged by war. During a raid, she falls into the arms of a foreign soldier. Despite their differences, he saves her life. But she’s left with a secret that will cost her her life if she ever tells.

Age Rating: 18+

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Ian builds his world underground, filling a basement apartment with hobbies, screens, and rules that keep the outside safely away. Solitude feels controlled, predictable, and calm. Then Natalie crashes in with sharp wit, fearless energy, and nowhere else to go. Sparks fly fast, messy, and impossible to ignore. What starts as a thrilling secret quickly digs deeper, stirring buried fears and long-ignored needs on both sides. Ian clings to safety while Natalie searches for belonging, and neither is very good at pretending this is casual. Desire, vulnerability, and hope tangle together in a story about risk, trust, and the courage it takes to step into the light. Can two guarded hearts learn how to breathe again?