best southern gothic fiction

Eve Thompson found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. "Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister," she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. "You have to get Mr. Charlie to marry you, everything we have depends on it!" said she. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Anthony Charlie's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by the memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Eve Thompson on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now-abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Anthony Charlie!

The sequel of OBSESSION TURNS INTO SWEET LOVE.... Xander Luca Romano,25 year old arrogant ,Mysterious,handsome.he was one of the eligible bachelor of Los Angeles.In his age 20 he took the title of CEO..due to some past incidents the sweet boy turned into rude which caused pure hatred towards love in his heart. Shizu Crystal,a 15 year old school girl.She was an orphan and a bubbly girl.From childhood she dreamt of her prince charming who saved her in her age 10.Unfortunately she forgot her past except his Dracula uniform for Halloween party. What will happen when she finds out the identity of her saviour after seeing him saving a puppy from road and becomes obsessed with him.Then starts chasing him everywhere.Will he feel the same for this little girl?? Will he ever give space in his heart for this little girl??? Xavier Luca Romano,25 year old..cool,calm, smoking handsome Neurologist.In his childhood he was sweet like his mom.But because of a girl he became a heartless doctor.He hated girls except his mommy and little sister. Faith Alistano,23 year old..single.half Indian half English..A Gynocologist.Sweet Calm Cute girl.Her dream was becoming a doctor like her mother.Her little heart was craving for one guy who didn't even take a glance to her. What will happen when this guy will become her life partner by family..A arrange marriage make her the obsession of a cold and rude doctor. Angel romano..The little princess of Romano..Sweet but dangerous like his dad..Pure and bubbly stubborn girl. Spano David M'culum, the professor of the most popular international university.Girls wanted to admit there to see his devilish handsome face.Calm yet Arrogant person. What will happen when this both student and teacher came closer by hate and ignorance.. #THE LOVE BETWEEN THREE COUPLES#SIX DISTINCT CHARACTERS#DANGEROUS OBSESSION WARNING: #Mature content #obsession #cruel scene..read at your own Risk..This is based on my own imagination...please don't copy.

"A place of superstitions. A place of curses. A girl who was forced to sacrifice her life for the welfare of the village, and became a widow against her will. Widowed? Or Married? Ella Rosemane was satisfied with what little she and her family had. But one incongruous incident shatters everything she had and kills the spirit in her. Stuck between being widowed and married, Ella found the curse around her was embraced by a stranger who was anything but a stranger to her."

A place of superstitions A place of curses A girl who was forced to sacrifice her life for the welfare of the village and was widowed against her will. Widowed? Or Married? Ella Rosemane was satisfied with what little she and her family had. But one incongruous incident shatters everything she had and kills the spirit in her. Stuck between being a widow and married, Ella finds the curse around her is embraced by a stranger who is anything but a stranger to her. "My Corpse Husband" is a gothic love story with heartfelt love and a lovely romance. Publisher：i&i Publisher

In a world where magic thrives and mythical beasts lurk in the shadows, Tohgi Akura is born into the unforgiving southern district of Vandekar—a lawless land ruled by bandits and plagued by poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, Tohgi harbours an audacious dream: to achieve recognition not for himself but for the overlooked and downtrodden people of his homeland. To realize this dream, he must become a Knight, a title synonymous with honour, power, and nobility. Tohgi’s raw talent rivals the elite, but his lack of noble heritage leaves him scorned by the privileged. Yet, his unwavering determination and resilience catch the attention of influential figures who see potential in the unrefined boy. With their guidance, Tohgi rises through the ranks, challenging a society built to keep people like him in the dirt. However, ambition has its price. As Tohgi carves his path toward greatness, his defiance of the status quo ignites conflicts that spiral into devastating wars. In his quest to protect those he loves and uphold his ideals, Tohgi must grapple with the weight of his choices and the sacrifices demanded by his legacy. The Journey of Tohgi Akura: 1. The Knight’s Path. 2. A Knight’s Dilemma. 3. Terrorist’s Mirror. 4. The Dark Truth. 5. National War. 6. Rise of the South. 7. The World Engulfed. Tohgi’s brilliance and strength make him a natural leader, but his journey is defined by contradiction. His moral ambiguity, reliance on intellect, and tendency to isolate himself complicate his path. Beneath his unyielding exterior lies a man burdened by the pain of his people and the weight of his choices. As he battles societal rejection and his inner demons, Tohgi’s story asks: Will he be remembered as a hero… a tyrant… or… just another man? Tohgi’s Odyssey is a tale of ambition, loyalty, and the unrelenting cost of dreams—a story of a boy’s rise from the shadows of poverty to the heights of power, and the tumultuous legacy he leaves behind. Do not hesitate to comment your thoughts at any point in the story, it would bring me great joy to be able to interact with readers of my work. I hope to see you on the other side. PS: Bold text indicates the use of magic, parenthesis () indicates thought. Thank you! Enjoy! :)

Shen Yugui found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. 'Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister,' she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. 'You have to get Mr. Fei to marry you, everything we have depends on it!' she said. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Fei Nancheng's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Shen Yugui on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Fei Nancheng!

In the year 3050, humanity is still recovering from a devastating war that took place 1000 years ago. The war was fought between various alien races and resulted in the destruction of Earth. To protect humanity, a group of warriors known as the Annihilators was formed. These warriors, known for their exceptional strength and powers, have been keeping the peace in the galaxy for the past 200 years. Our story follows the journey of a young man who is about to embark on the path of becoming an Annihilator, facing the challenges of the grueling selection process and the dangers of the Southern Legion, the elite squad within the Annihilators tasked with dangerous and life-threatening missions. Will he rise to the challenge and become one of the elite warriors?

Cold War, hot spies, y'all. Vincent and Kolya are back -- in the Deep South. They must protect a brilliant chemist and his family while the man completes the new formula he's promised to sell to T.H.R.U.S.T.<br><br>The assignment should have been a piece of pecan pie, but F.I.S.T. has its eye on the formula, and the local rednecks take exception to a bunch of Damn Yankees moving into their territory. Can the two spies keep the family safe? Will the doctor's two precocious children sabotage the whole assignment?<br><br>And what about Vincent and Kolya's new relationship? This is their first assignment since they made the decision to move in together. Can they cope with the strain of the job ... and the humidity? Or will their new romance be put on the back burner along with the grits and collard greens?

You never realize what someone is dealing with until you break down their walls. That's what these 4 people had to do, they had to break down each other's walls and see all the ugly there is. Kate is married to very dark man. Mac is suppose to bring her husband down but finds himself wanting to save Kate in the process but does Kate need to save him too? Ryan is riddled with guilt and blackmailed to betray, but will he give up love and family just to keep his secrets? #violence #erotic #trauma #epiclove

First installment the in Southern Nights Series. Kathryn came off of the break up with Alex unsure of who she is anymore. Time has passed, Alex goes on a down hill spiral after losing her. Enter Nathan Hail. Her ex boyfriends best friend. He is the perfect guy always calm and collected but deep down he's constantly fighting a war within himself. Nathan sees Kathryn as the ultimate prize over his best friend and Kathryn was filling an empty void. This twisted romance will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. Will love conquer all? Can Alex win her back? Search Book Two Solace already in progress