the witching hour anne rice

Evelyn Valentia believes herself as nothing more than an average witch. Refusing the help of her late mother's coven, she navigates her magic on her own until the day she becomes the chosen protector of the fae. However, the dark fae that were cast out of the fae kingdom long ago did not stop amassing their own powers since then. Now, it is up to Evelyn to stop them before war breaks out. Clyde Dillington is a ruthless, cold royal vampire, but he cast the crown aside long ago. Unexpectedly, he finds his mate in a young witch. Clyde will do anything and everything he can for Evelyn but tell her that he is her mate. He has many enemies, and he worries for Evelyn's safety should her connection to him be made know. Will her secrets keep her loved ones safe? Will Clyde ever allow Evelyn to know the truth of the secrets he is caring? . . Slow burn romance with R18 content. . "Clyde smiled tightly, “well, you did ask for a story,” he replied. Evelyn laughed quietly. “Do you ever miss your home?” She asked. Clyde sighed and stared into her deep green eyes, “sometimes I miss being near the resting place of my father, but that is all it is to me now, a resting place. I have built a life here that I am proud of and I can only continue to improve upon it,” he replied truthfully. Evelyn admired the way that Clyde carried himself. He was never afraid to simply be what he truly felt and wanted to be. She could only hope that she would one day match his spirit. For now, she was too nervous about the weight of her responsibilities to worry about anything else. “You should get some rest,” Clyde said and moved to get off the bed. Evelyn reached her hand out and stared straight into his eyes, “I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me,” she said sincerely. “I know that this is probably the last thing you thought you would be doing, but I am glad that you have chosen to stay by my side. I promise you, I will get stronger from here on out.” Clyde smiled, his eyes full of sincerity, “you are already enough. Try not to worry so much about letting us down. We are here to catch you if you fall,” he replied. Evelyn smiled softly and released his hand from hers, the sparks of their bond still lingered under her skin. She wanted so desperately to be close to him, but she knew that she needed to become strong enough to stand next to him before she mentioned that she could feel their bond." . . . Follow on discord for updates and discussions https://discord.gg/Afk48f3B

These were all my dreams, visions, and experiences. It's a compilation of assorted short stories of mine. Please bear with me for all the grammatical errors. I won't edit it anymore. What's written is already written. Read at your own risks. Parental guidance is recommended.

Part 1 - Complete In a modern supernatural world, a 17-year-old Lexandria Langton, yearns to break free. A coven is meant to be family, but instead of celebrating her extraordinary abilities, why has her scared leader locked them away? Scared of judgement, she keeps this burden to herself from her close friends, but as the years pass and broken promises accumulate, her hope of complete freedom dwindles. Everything changes when she meets Leo, a new witch in the neighbourhood. They are drawn together by an undeniable connection of familiarity. With new determination and the help of Leo, can Lexi break free from the barriers of fear and forge a new path? Secrets kept her safe from fate, but history repeats itself. Part 2 - Complete As more memories from their previous lifetimes surface, Lexi and Leo must confront the haunting echoes of their history. Together, they delve into the mysteries of their shared past, seeking to unravel the reasons for the cycle of death they are trapped in. With each revelation, the threads of fate become entwined, leaving them to wonder if this lifetime will differ from the ones before. Stress and frustration mount. Will their love conquer the trials of reincarnation, or will they be forever trapped in a cycle of destiny? Join them on a thrilling adventure where magic, romance, and the heart's resilience collide as they endeavour to rewrite their love story. Will history repeat itself? Part 3 - Serialising Lexi’s lonely journey has just begun, and Leo cannot stop the dreams that plague him. Even in death, forces seek to keep them apart, threatening to extinguish the flame of their love once again. As Lexi face’s the horror of each death, she must confront the past once concealed by shadows. As Lexi faces the adversary alone, will she find the strength to break free from the shackles that bind them? Is no hope for this lifetime? Will they meet in another life? Join us in a world where magic and love combine. The finale has come.

Personal experiences - dreams, visions and the words of the Lord. An ETERNAL Spirit in a temporary body: Anne (on Earth) Michael (in Spirit) Michelle (as a lady) It's about me. The Lord called me, "MICHAEL!" The LORD declared, "They have no AUTHORITY, Michael! "I gave you the AUTHORITY!" Since 2020: The Voices of the LORD "You are my child. I am your FATHER!" "You are Michael." "You are our REPRESENTATIVE on EARTH. So behave well." "You are a SPIRIT in a temporary body." "You are not imagining things." "Know that everything is in control. In 2018: "Wake up, Michael! Wake-up!" (then seeing a Vision of an all-blue whole body armored warrior from top to bottom - bright sky blue armored warrior) The Voices (ANGELS) said: "She cannot remember us. She has no memory." "Is this the people you are protecting?" "You are already here for too long yet they still cannot recognize you. "What have you done to yourself?" "You chose to be a woman." "You are our PRINCESS." In 2022: The Lord said, "You are my high-ranking officer!" "Don't hide anymore, my Child." Father said. "I'll make your name known to the whole world." The Spirit realm = The Heavenly realm (Holy Spirits, not evil spirits) The Holy Angels= The Holy Spirits The SUPREME of all is GOD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER! Not a fiction. Speak no matter. Write no matter. You don't need to be fluent to be understood. There are no COINCIDENCES in the Universe. It's pre-planned by the Heaven. Born on September 8, 1983, in Philippines. Read at your own risk.

The story of ten magnificent beings. Merged and living in the same world. Despite their big differences and history. Samuel took the initiative to lead their team for a common purpose. And they are the first ever unity that came from both sides, either from evil or good. In this story, you will find how they will relate to and learn each other's culture. ᴅᴀᴛᴇ sᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ: 09/03/22

M.J. Ryder is an author and academic based in Lancaster (UK). He has a PhD in English Literature, and passion for all things science fiction and fantasy. His website is www.mjryder.net. Phae is a girl unlike any other. Her father is the most powerful mage in the realm, and her mother is a member of the Lintari – a small, secretive band of warriors bound to the earth as its sworn guardians. With such powerful blood inside her, growing up was never going to be easy. But when her powers bring about catastrophe and the death of her tutor, Phae finally decides she’s had enough. With her unstable magic threatening to bring about even more danger to those she loves, Phae flees her home on the Magical Isle to seek sanctuary on the mainland. Only there does she realise her problems have barely just begun…

It's been ten years now and I've programmed my brain to forget her little did I know that I was deceiving myself. Things changed when I saw her. She looked different. She wasn't the same little girl I had fallen in love with. She was now a grown woman. She was gorgeous. I needed her beneath me just for one night. I'd get her out of my system and move on. That was probably a lie. Months later. Here I am drowning my sorrow in alcohol on my last night as a single man. I was getting married to a woman I never truly loved. Tara gave me a shy smile as she approached the aisle with her father. Kelsey looked away and ignored me. I was about to slide the ring on Tara's finger and her father's voice stopped me. "Stop." I turned around and faced him. Tara grabbed his hand angrily. "Dad what are you doing?!"

It's been ten years now and I've programmed my brain to forget her little did I know that I was deceiving myself. Things changed when I saw her. She looked different. She wasn't the same little girl I had fallen in love with. She was now a grown woman. She was gorgeous. I needed her beneath me just for one night. I'd get her out of my system and move on. That was probably a lie. Months later. Here I am drowning my sorrow in alcohol on my last night as a single man. I was getting married to a woman I never truly loved. Tara gave me a shy smile as she approached the aisle with her father. Kelsey looked away and ignored me. I was about to slide the ring on Tara's finger and her father's voice stopped me. "Stop." I turned around and faced him. Tara grabbed his hand angrily. "Dad what are you doing?!"

USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Smith is an Oklahoma attorney by day, author by night who pens adventurous and edgy romance stories by the light of her smart phone flashlight app. She knew she was destined to be a romance writer when she attempted to re-write the entire Titanic movie just to save Jack from drowning. Connecting with readers by writing emotionally moving, realistic and sexy romances no matter what time period is her passion. She’s won multiple awards in several romance subgenres including: New England Reader’s Choice Awards, Greater Detroit BookSeller’s Best Awards, and a Semi-Finalist award for the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Award. She was a 2018 RITA ® Finalist in the Romance Writers of America Contest. To connect with Lauren, visit her at www.laurensmithbooks.com Royce Devereaux isn’t your average sexy professor. He has a lot of rules in his professional and personal life. He keeps both worlds separated. He has to. He’s somewhat of a public figure—and yes, he’s made enemies climbing to the top. Being a world-famous paleontology professor doesn’t mix well with his romantic life. He likes his sex rough, and a whole lot of naughty. Which means his students are 100% off limits. One problem. His new graduate student assistant, Kenzie. She looks at him like a kid looks at birthday cake, and he doesn’t like it. Except, he does. He likes it too much. She’s feisty and smart—which only makes him want to tie her up and master her body. And her buttoned-up librarian look—it makes him want to strip her naked…slowly. He has to find a way to ignore her. It’s only one semester. Right? But when an enemy decides to use Kenzie to force his hand, Royce has no choice but to keep her close. Very, very close. His two worlds have just collided. He just hopes he can let her go once the danger is over…

In the heart of Boyle Heights, an ordinary night turns deadly when two teenagers, Nate and Amanda, witness a brutal altercation that leaves Nate transformed into a vampire. Under the tutelage of Farian, an ancient and powerful vampire, Nate struggles to navigate his new existence while hiding his transformed nature from friends and family. Torn between his humanity and new powers, Nate's life spirals into chaos, threatening those around him again and again. Amidst this turmoil, Farian forms an unexpected bond with Melanie, one of Nate's friends, leading to a complicated love story that intertwines with their dark world. Nate develops a growing jealousy and thirst for Farian’s power which leads him to create a vampire army of his own. Elsewhere, Melanie learns of Farian’s secret and later uncovers secrets from his past. More tension builds up when she unearths a hidden weakness that can bring Farian to his knees. A race against time ensues as Farian and Melanie strive to ensure information about his weakness doesn’t fall in the wrong hands, and preserve their love, while Nate's actions risk exposing the vampire underworld. Set against a backdrop of teenage drama, romance, and supernatural intrigue, this book explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. With danger lurking and haunting the characters, they must confront their darkest fears, creating alliances and choosing sides where loyalties are tested and make impossible choices to survive.