the hope chest

[Completed] Days after Hope saved her village from a terrifying monster, she is ripped from her forest home by the vicious Lord Drake. Her special ability to tame animals makes her the perfect candidate to resolve his problem. The essence of the most powerful and cruel dragon resides inside him. But Hope is not lost! Before long, Hope finds herself intrigued by Drake. She doesn't know who is more ruthless, the man or the dragon. Will she be able to tame the Fire Dragon? Or will taming the man prove to be even harder? Drake is an exiled prince and a monster with a beast inside of him. Finding someone wild and bold who can wreak havoc in his life was something he never thought possible. Will he be able to cope with his new feelings? Buckle up for a violent roller coaster of romance, humor, wild animals, and wilder humans. WPC#173 - Bronze Tier Winner ----- Excerpt He sat up from his throne and walked down the steps towards Hope. At her threat, Drake grabbed her neck and pushed her onto the wall with the full intensity of his power. His face was so close that she could feel his hot breath on her cheeks. Lime crumbled beneath Drake's sharp nails as Hope heard his husky and threatening voice. "I will see this beast and how it fares in the arena. If you can't survive, then so be it, but I would prefer you alive so I can tame you." Drake's eyes were glowing, and the murderous feeling stirring toward her was weighing heavy on Hope's chest, leaving her breathless. Or was his hand on her neck? She glared into his eyes defiantly. "The real question is who will be tamed and who will be the tamer." ----- Warning! Mature content. Discord: https://discord.gg/EfgNv8ru2z My website: https://helenbold.com New Book: Bloody Full Moon Credit for the cover goes to its rightful owner.

Hi! I am Scarlet. A girl searching for a new beginning after losing two people that I love. Moving to another place and running away from my past that haunted me was the only solution I could think of to survive. However, fate had another plan arranged for me. My life turned more complicated when I met them, Daniel and Nathan. I was not supposed to fall for him, but I did. There was no turning my back on love. Daniel and Nathan were total opposites. Although they were both successful in their own rights, they still possessed different characteristics that made them attractive in their own way. Daniel was the ideal man to love because of his similarity to my brother, Harry. Smart, down to earth, and with a gentle heart. While Nathan was the man to avoid, I could not entrust my heart to him despite the strong attraction we shared. A rich, manipulative and arrogant womanizer. Which one should I choose? Would entering a relationship help me move on from my past? Would our love be stronger than the obstacles in our path? Should I dare hope that I would have a happy ever after? Please give Scarlet a chance. Let her tell you her story. Add her to your reading list. Enjoy. But, what if… something in her past was the key to her future. -------------- "I told you before, I'm now with Daniel," I uttered with conviction, trying to convince him. "I told you that you're making a mistake of stringing Daniel along," he insisted. “It is clear that Daniel is falling for you, but I know you don’t feel the same. He is a good man, and what you’re doing with Daniel would only end badly." "Nathan, let me go," I said angrily, not wanting to be near him. "I don't know what you’re talking about, and you had no business with my affair with Daniel," I emphasized irritably. He released my left hand and gripped my jaw instead, forcing my head up. I tried to push him with my free hand but to no avail. "I'm talking about this." He lowered his head and claimed my lips in a punishing kiss. My mind was fighting not to respond with the onslaught of his mouth, but my body wanted the opposite. He pressed his body even closer than I ever thought possible, molding every inch of my body with his. I felt myself opening up to him, and he took advantage of this and plunged his tongue with mine. I became super aware of every contact of our skin. He adjusted his hands at the back of my nape and the other at my lower back, giving him more control of my body as his kisses became more demanding. My hands started having a mind of their own and began their exploration. I could feel the solid muscles in his arms and shoulders. My hand ended up in the back of his neck, clinging to him for support, as his hands started exploring my back. He slowly broke the kiss, both of us panting, trying to catch our breaths. I never felt like this before, this intense need to be kissed, to be touch. It exhilarated and frightened me at the same time. Why did I react like this to this man? I barely knew him, and I was not even sure if I like him. "I want you and you want me too.” He stated confidently taking my lips again for a rough kiss, and I welcomed it with a hunger I could not deny. I placed my hands on the back of his neck and pulled him closer. "The way you kissed and responded to my touch tells me how much you wanted this too." Finally, he released me and moved a step back. "That just proven my point. How can you go out with Daniel and just made out with me with such passion? Did you respond to his kiss the way you did to mine?" -------------- Thanks for supporting my book by adding it to your library, voting, gifts, to my top fans, and giving your feedback. A million thanks to you. It continues to inspire me to do my best to provide you with a worthwhile story for your valuable time. Credit to the owner of the beautiful book cover.

Escaping from the living hell, Ken meets various people who add different colors to his life. He who thinks he is just any other normal human being, but does not know about hidden mysteries about himself. In this modern world that is full of underlying mysteries. He is trying to enjoy his new gain freedom, find someone to love, make new friends, whom he can depend on, but his past is catching up to him. Betrayal, Schemes, and the Hope that shatters again and again, How will he continue to prevail? Losing someone dear to him and trying to live, will he be able to live through all this?

Infected by a mysterious evil and abandoned by his village, Lem is at death's doorstep when the Goddess takes pity on him and bestows a life simulator! He may die once, twice, three times, but if he simulates a thousand lifetimes, can’t he find a way to live? First entry in the 'Goddess' Shared Universe. Second entry: Ultimate Farmer's Paradise (not a sequel, stories will have overlapping characters at the end) Advance Chapters at: patreon.com/StarvingWriter Discord: https://discord.gg/MXKEBqr6

Qin Qing played a game and suddenly traveled to the world of Greek mythology and became Apollo, the God of light. At this time, he discovered that the treasure chest system in the game had also traveled over. Looking at the densely packed light spots on the map plate, he couldn’t help but fall into deep thought. Um, Athena, don’t get me wrong, I’m just here to get a treasure chest. I didn’t break into your bedroom on purpose. Zeus, please move your butt. My god-level treasure chest is under your throne. Here, why is the super god treasure chest in Tartarus?

"There is a problem of world If someone is good So why he is good"

Lyra moves away from her home for a change. A place where the memories doesn't hunt her , or a place that finally gives her hope. She is excited for her college but what happens when she meets her childhood crush after six years apart and falls in love with him this time.

"Survival: hop in the darkness" by Sir Faraz sets the stage for an intriguing tale with its mysterious and atmospheric beginning. The author successfully creates a sense of isolation and secrecy surrounding the protagonist, Jim, as he navigates through an enigmatic army research center. The sudden accident adds an element of suspense, leaving readers eager to find out what happens next. The narrative is well-paced, and the descriptive language helps immerse the audience into the story's setting. Overall, lays a solid foundation for an exciting survival adventure. Readers will likely be excited to delve into the subsequent parts to see how Jim copes with the aftermath of the accident and what secrets the army research center holds.

Misaki Himura harus memilih hidup abadi atau mati secepatnya? Dia terlahir kembali setelah diselamatkan oleh ketiga vampir saudara kembar, Mintaka, Almilan dan Alnitak. Setengah manusia dan setengah vampir, hidup Misaki sangat tidak menyenangkan. Menjadi dosen terkenal, pengusaha sukses dan misterius, Misaki selalu merasa kesepian dan ingin mati. Veeneta Shu, ditakdirkan untuk menjadi buruan vampir di seluruh dunia, dia ingin hidup, Veeneta tidak ingin mati. Misaki dan Veeneta akhirnya bertemu. Misaki yang ingin mati dan Veeneta yang ingin hidup, akhirnya mereka saling jatuh cinta. “Apa kau ingin mati bersamaku?” ucap Misaki. “Apa kau ingin hidup selamanya bersamaku?” tanya Veeneta. Harapan dan impian … selalu ada takdir di antaranya. …. Vee – Aku Ingin Hidup! Misaki – Aku Ingin Mati! Ikuti kisah keduanya, apa yang akan terjadi saat keduanya saling bertemu. Apakah keinginan mereka bisa terkabulkan atau justru sebaliknya? Hope …. Hidup dan mati, siapa yang akan menentukannya? . . . . . . . Plis berikan dukungan pada novel ini dengan review, komentar, dan batu kuasanya. Tanpa kalian novel ini tidak ada apa-apanya. Selamat membaca dan terima kasih. ----------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer : Bijaklah membaca dan memberikan komentar, naskah ini asli milik ratna fa, segala macam plagiat dan dengan sengaja mencoba mencopy atau menyalinnya akan dikenakan sanksi hukum pidana sesuai aturan pemerintah yang berlaku di Indonesia. Terima kasih. My Instagram @_ratnafa BACA NOVELKU LAINNYA : DOKTER TAMPAN JATUH CINTA (TAMAT) KETIKA DIA SELINGKUH (TAMAR) THE SECRET OF TARON (ON GOING) THE LOVE MAZE (ON GOING)

If you want to read the latest full-length novels, please follow the link: https://www.patreon.com/ggbond518/collections The world has fallen into a huge disaster. The environment has deteriorated, monsters are running amok, and resources are scarce. Human survival is facing an unprecedented crisis. And the protagonist has a special ability in such a desperate situation and can light up the technology tree. Starting as an unappreciated little person, he uses his ability to unlock one key technology after another. The protagonist first uses technology to improve the living conditions of people around him in the shelter. He creates a highly efficient energy collection device, solving the problem of insufficient energy and making the shelter no longer threatened by darkness and cold. After that, he develops powerful weapons to fight the raging monsters and enhances human defense capabilities. As the technology tree is continuously lit up, the protagonist also invents equipment that can purify the environment and gradually improve the polluted land and water sources, giving humans more living space. In this process, the protagonist not only has to face external challenges brought by disasters but also deal with complex internal human conflicts of interests and suspicions. But he always persists. Taking technology as the light of hope, he leads humans to strive to rebuild their homes in the disaster era and move forward towards the goal of restoring world order and prosperity, becoming the hope star of humans in the dark period.