the darkest hour book

Her eyes widened when his tool sprang free from constraint. He glanced down and winced, understanding her surprise. He was harder than he'd ever been in his life. His tool strained upward, so long and thick. **************** "What on earth were you doing there tonight Sandra? Do you have any clue what Craig could have done to you? Let me tell you. He would have had you bent over while he did unpleasant things to your body. It would have been all about his own pleasure and satisfaction. What were you thinking?" "I know exactly what I was doing, you will never understand".... His eyes widened in confusion..... **************** Sandra had loved her late husband with all her heart, and after 5 years of mourning and resignation, she has decided to move on with her life. She has a deep desire and an ache in her which she felt her late husband couldn't give her, no matter how much he loved her and could give her everything as a multi billionaire. Now that he's gone, she begins her search for the one thing her beloved late husband couldn't give her. What she doesn't know is that someone she had considered as a good friend of her husband for many years has a strong feeling for her, and had been waiting patiently for an opportunity to prove it to her. Little did he know that she has a deep desire, a huge void in her, which her late husband was not able to satisfy or fill. Having been in love with her for a long time now, he was determined to go the extra length, to ensure that he will be the only man to fill that void and grant those desires in her. But what if there's a competitor?

Merasa selalu di permainkan takdir membuat gadis itu menjadi sosok yang tidak tersentuh. Hati dan jiwanya sudah menjadi batu. Kehilangan orang yang dicintai dengan cara yang curang, membuatnya sadar jika hidup mewah yang di rasakannya selama ini hanyalah semu. Jika bagi orang lain keluarga adalah jalan mereka untuk pulang, maka baginya keluarga adalah jalan menuju kematian. Seorang lelaki yang seharusnya menjadi lelaki pertama yang merangkul dan memberinya rasa aman, namun sosok itu pula yang membuatnya kehilangan kemampuan bicara karena rasa sakit dan trauma yang mendalam. Menghakimi semua orang yang membuatnya menjadi seperti sekarang adalah tujuan hidupnya. Mimpi buruk akan segera datang bagi mereka yang telah membuat hidupnya hancur. Dia bersumpah akan membuat mereka semua memohon kematian padanya. "Kau yang menjadikan ku monster jadi jangan bersikap seolah-olah kau adalah korban" katanya sambil berseringai dingin. Pria itu shock mendengar perkataan gadis dihadapannya ini, ternyata akulah yang telah mengubahmu menjadi seperti ini, pikirnya. ********* "Aku adalah dewa kematian, akan kuturuti semua keinginanmu, dan kau hanya perlu melakukan satu hal untukku" ucap pria itu dengan tersenyum licik Sambil tertawa dingin gadis itu berucap "Ha ha ha... Jika kau adalah dewa kematian, maka aku adalah kematian itu sendiri. Jika kau tidak ingin mati ditanganku, maka enyahlah kau membuatku muak."

Dalam rentang kecelakaan terjadi, saat Noah dan teman-temannya menjalani misi. Mencari teka-teki, munculnya keanehan. Tak terduga, Noah yang bodoh dan payah. Tiba-tiba mendapatkan sebuah kekuatan besar, kekuatan besar itu tidak bisa dikendalikan dan malah menyakiti orang-orang terdekat Noah. Kekuatan besar itu terus merayu Noah, untuk jatuh ke dalam jurang dendam. Noah tidak menginginkannya. Yang hanya Noah inginkan, menyelamatkan gadis dicintainya dan sahabatnya yang sudah jatuh ke dalam jurang balas dendam. Tapi, jauh di dalam hati tergelapnya, Noah menginginkan balas dendam atas kematian orang tuanya. Orang yang sudah membunuh ayah dan ibunya, orang yang sudah menyulut dendam sahabat dan gadis di cintainya. Sampai kapan balas dendam ini akan berakhir? Apa ada kepuasan dari Noah, Ryan dan Clarissa yang memenuhi tujuan balas dendam mereka? Atau hanya menimbulkan luka dan kebencian baru?

"You were never the best pretender. Instead, you are my best friend. My dearest friend. The trust I build-up, and the memories we shared, it all shattered. You broke everything. If killing you would condemn me to hell, I just have to take a seat beside you. I will never forget your betrayal while your body is dying." Set off in the year of 2018, in the capital of Manila, the group of 7 friends, together with the office worker's brother, a popular actress, and a painter, were mystically followed by a person wearing a black hoodie. Everyone has a secret to keep, but when someone tries to peek into the gloom, you will never know how dark they are. _____________________________________________ I originally entitled this story "Diyes" which means "Ten" in Latin words. It also released this story in the year 2018 as an unofficial/ school project film on the university premises of Pamantasan ng Cabuyao. Together with the author herself — that's me — the story's arranged with Razil Jane Mamplata and Chris Joshua Gonio as the main scriptwriters for the film. However, the book was written by me myself with many additional scenes that are not shown in the school film. SPECIAL THANK YOU CREDIT FOR ALL THE CREW WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SCHOOL FILM ON THE YEAR 2018. YOU ARE PART OF MY WRITING CAREER JOURNEY AS IT TAKES FLIGHT. ------------ BETRAYER SERIES: BOOK #1: Ten Darkest Secrets (ONGOING) BOOK #2: Eight Strongest Lies (soon) BOOK #3: Four Bravest Keepers (soon) ------------- DISCLAIMER: The characters portrayed in this drama are fictitious. Organizations, names, places, and situations are based on imagination. Book cover made by: Author and Digital Artist Sendaline_16

For centuries, the Thanes have ruled the shadows — a bloodline of supernatural assassins whose name inspires both fear and awe. Wealth, power, and secrecy have kept them untouchable… until a ghost from their darkest past returns and the hunters become the hunted. Emily has spent her life in a world starved of warmth, never knowing why the supernatural seems to stalk her steps. When fate throws her into the path of Morgan Thane, her own dangerous, long-suppressed powers awaken. Now hunted by forces she doesn’t understand, Emily must navigate a deadly alliance with a born killer— and survive a treacherous game where the truth could destroy them both. For event announcements and interaction with other people who love the book, check out. Discord: https://discord.gg/5DMjy5xr. Enjoy, feedback, comments, and constructive criticism are welcome.

Being unwanted was nothing new for Dylan. Going through life on your own in a pack is harder than being a part of it. When Dylan starts to learn more about where she came from and how she ended up in the blood mist pack, she will learn who and what she really is. But just because you know who you are, doesn\'t mean you will like what you may become.

In a world shattered by mysterious void gates and deadly beasts, 60% of the population now wields extraordinary powers. The rest? Forgotten. Powerless. Blank. Kael is one of them — a nobody orphaned by the war, conscripted into a military academy where the strong rise and the weak are broken. But when a routine mission goes wrong, Kael stumbles into a hidden cave… and into the hands of a dying man who changes everything. Marked by a mysterious tattoo and haunted by a voice only he can hear, Kael inherits the Nether Code — a shadow-born power that lets him mimic the abilities of those around him. As his body evolves and the system awakens, Kael begins his climb from the bottom… and the world will never see him coming.

He was never meant to love. She was never meant to survive. When Lyra is found half-dead at the edge of Alpha Kairo's territory, everything changes. She's marked cursed, they say with a flame older than the moon goddess herself. The pack wants her gone. But Kairo? He can't look away. Haunted by forgotten memories, Lyra doesn’t know what she is only that her powers are growing… and watching her from within. Kairo is possessive, dangerous, and fiercely loyal. But as their bond deepens, so does the darkness chasing her. Visions. Betrayals. A throne made of fire. And a future soaked in blood. In a world where love could burn you alive, she must choose: Power or love. Alpha or flame. Him… or everything else. A gripping dark romance filled with enemies, wolves, betrayal, power, and obsession. For fans of possessive love, strong female leads, and slow-burn tension.

Every village has its secrets. In Elara’s town, it stands in the square—an ancient faceless statue that no one dares to touch, no one dares to question. It has stood unmoving for centuries. Until tonight. When the clock strikes midnight, Elara discovers a terrifying truth: the statue has turned, its stone gaze fixed on her, and the world itself falls silent. In this frozen moment—the Silent Hour—shadows awaken and walk freely, unseen by anyone but her. As whispers spread and neighbors vanish without a trace, Elara realizes her bloodline is tied to the statue’s curse. To save the village, she must uncover its forgotten history, confront creatures that thrive in silence, and decide whether to sacrifice herself to seal the darkness away… or unleash it forever. Perfect for fans of dark fantasy, gothic mysteries, and atmospheric horror, The Silent Hour weaves a chilling tale of ancient curses, eerie midnights, and a heroine who must choose between survival and sacrifice.

Fu Shinian, an extra character in the original book, awakens to find that her whole family are the vicious villains in the story. Her father, unable to establish relations with the Marquis Changping's residence, is demoted and exiled by the male lead. Her mother is beaten to death on the road to exile, and Aunt Cheng is humiliated to death protecting her chastity. Her elder brother opposes the male lead to win over the female lead and dies saving her. Her elder sister makes life difficult for the female lead, and after their father is exiled, she is divorced by the male lead and sent to a pleasure house. To protect her family and change their tragic fate, isn’t it fair for her to absorb all the male and female leads' fortunes? * [Ding! Male and female leads' fortune -1000, Fu Mansion's fortune +1000] Mr. Fu: "I attended the morning court session, why did His Majesty promote me again!" Madam Fu: "I went to the temple to offer incense, and the master said I was surrounded by a powerful purple aura!" Aunt Cheng: "How did the Cheng Family suddenly become the imperial merchants!" Elder Brother: "It seems like I suddenly have gained intelligence, I know all the exam questions!" Elder Sister: "How come right after I broke off the engagement, Little General Gu came to propose?" * The Marquis Changping can only live to 25, in two years the title will belong to the male lead? She frantically absorbs the fortunes of the male and female leads to boost the Marquis Changping's fortune! During the plague lockdown, Fu Shinian brings medicine and travels long distances into the city to safeguard his health. He understands the girl's intentions, but he only has two years left to live, how can he drag her down. However, why does his heart ache so much watching her with someone else? Finally, the Marquis Changping forces Fu Shinian into the corner of the study, lowering his head to seek her lips: "Niannian, I was wrong."