riley thorn

Pepper writes stories that span the gamut from humorous to heartfelt, however the common theme is crossing boundaries. Pepper's unique stories often tackle taboo topics such as mental illness and homelessness. Readers will find themselves questioning their own sense of right and wrong, attraction and desire. In addition to writing, the author is also an artist, an introverted recluse, a self proclaimed empath and a foodie. Pepper Pace can be contacted at: pepperpace.author@yahoo.com When all you know is what you were taught by parents and friends that are ignorant to the world, you grow up to be a man like Riley Pranger, a passive racist and chauvinistic. But Riley is going to get a fast re-education when a single black mother rents his home for the summer and he has no choice but to recognize the actions of the people around him. Stella Burton is a no nonsense, 6-foot tall curvaceous black woman who has no problem with hurting a man’s ego. She is opinionated, specifically about a country where she has been single handedly raising her multi-racial son to be a well-rounded black man. What happens when white privilege is suddenly challenged? When races clash and you mess with the wrong black woman? This novella contains twists and turns and sexiness as well as appearances from Lt. Christopher Jameson, Ashleigh and their children from the novel Beast, Bodie and Shaundea Matthews from A Wrong Turn Towards Love and True from True’s love. Warning: This story includes sexual situations, graphic and strong racist and homophobic language. This story discusses American politics and race relations in a fictional setting.

This story is about a fictional character in a fictional place, who struggles to make it to the top. With betrayal, murder and drugs wrapped up in an adventure.

A Love Story Entwined with Misunderstandings in a World of Chaos and Survival! What starts as an exciting trip to Paris quickly turns into a nightmare when Heesoo’s plane crash-lands, leaving her stranded in a zombie-infested parallel world. In this brutal realm, where outsiders like her are treated as slaves and violence reigns supreme, survival seems impossible—especially in a place where she can neither understand nor speak the language. Captured by ruthless men intent on enslaving her, Heesoo faces the horrifying prospect of being left to die at the hands of zombies. Just when all hope seems lost, a man with piercing emerald-green eyes miraculously saves her—a beacon of strength amidst the chaos. “Get lost, unless you’re looking for trouble.” Her savior, Calix Clovis, a holy knight and relentless zombie hunter, is the epitome of strength in this cruel world. With no other options, Heesoo clings to him as her only lifeline. Yet, as their journey unfolds, the language barrier between them breeds endless misunderstandings, while an unspoken tension of desire simmers beneath the surface, threatening to ignite. Heesoo finds herself falling for Calix, drawn to the man who saved her. Calix, too, feels a growing attraction to her, but as a holy knight, he views such desires as sinful temptations and fights to suppress his feelings. ‘What am I supposed to do with this woman?’ Helpless and unable to survive without him, Heesoo becomes his burden—one he knows he should abandon. Logic demands he leave her behind and continue his fight alone. Yet no matter how hard he tries, Calix cannot bring himself to let her go. “When we reach the city, we’ll never see each other again. Got it?” Calix tells himself she’s nothing more than a thorn—insignificant yet irritating. But the longer they travel together, the deeper she embeds herself in his soul, sharp and impossible to remove. Her presence unsettles him, forcing him to question everything he once believed, leaving him to wonder: would removing this thorn cause more pain than keeping it? Will Calix pull the thorn free and walk away? Or will he surrender to the feelings that pierce him deeper with every step they take together? #Romance #Sexual #Misunderstanding #Fantasy #Zombie #Obsessive Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by MaCherie All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 마셰리, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

After suffering years from abusive marriage, Anne finally died in a car accident. After her death, God gave her three wishes and reincarnated her. Born into a completely different world where demons and wizards exists, as the sole daughter of Daughter of Duke Alfred, she found herself immersed in love and wealth. But, Alas! She got cheated by her fiance. Depressed and angry Anne, finally used two of her wishes. Will she be able to find happiness this time? Cover picture Ctto

Katarina Do is the only survivor of the brutal murder of her entire family. Although she tried, it seemed impossible that she would ever find out about the people who were behind the killing. Until she met Riley Martins again, whom she was head over heels for years back, and announced that he was the reason why she is still alive. There is one thing she could never bring herself to believe, though: Riley said that he was not from her world but from the future.

Sabi ng iba, life is like a rose daw, full of thorns. Kaya ba ganoon ang peg ng buhay ni Rose Sagrado, isang simpleng dalaga na nagkamaling makadaupang-palad si Thorn Contreras—ang living “tinik” ng buhay niya? Unang pagkikita pa lang nila ng aroganteng binata ay nagdeklara na sila ng World War sa isa’t isa. Kahit ano ang pilit nilang pag-iwas ay laging nagtatagpo ang mga landas nila. Pero parang nagpa-power trip ang tadhana sa kanila dahil isang araw ay bigla na lang tumibok ang puso nila para sa isa’t isa. Kaso, kung kailan naman nagsisimula na silang kilalanin ang isa’t isa at amining nagkakagustuhan na ay saka pa nila nalaman ang masalimuot na nakaraan ng kanilang lolo at lola. Isang nakaraang sisira sa papausbong nilang pag-iibigan. Bigla tuloy naisip ni Rose na sana nga, “life is full of thorns” na lang. Para hindi man maging sila ni Thorn, may iba pa siyang makilalang “tinik” sa buhay niya. Kaso, ang lakas talagang mang-bad trip ng tadhana. Dahil iisang thorn lang pala ang kayang kilalanin ng puso niya… “I don’t know anything about love but I am willing to discover the meaning of love with you. Kung anoman ang maaaring kahinatnan ng gagawin natin ay handa ko iyong tanggapin, makasama lang kita.” All Rights Reserved to Precious Pages Corp.

Stone Daye has planned the perfect book club gathering for the last three weeks. But when that the day arrives, he faces a morning snowstorm as he runs a few last-minute errands around town before his book club meets.<br><br>While out shopping, Stone bumps into Cameron Phillips, an old friend and former lover who now works as an administrator at a local college. The two have a heated and romantic history, and seeing Cameron again brings it all back for Stone.<br><br>That evening, Cameron makes an unexpected appearance at Stone's book club. Old feelings are stirred up again, but are the fiery embers of their previous relationship strong enough to ignite a new romance together?

Ira Korzchent, grew up to be loved by all in the kingdom of Iskandria with only knowledge of embroidery, manners, and how to keep up with conversation in today's societies. She of all people never though of picking up a sword. The kingdom of Iskandria brutally lost everything to the kingdom of Zephyria, the only thing holding onto the memory of Iskandria is the people who were from that kingdom. The language, culture, everything now lies into the people who have survived that brutal massacre, including Ira. Ira, now resides in the kingdom of Zephyria, but she is suddenly given the opportunity to become a maid in the palace, undercover. A plan occurred in her mind. Kill the Royal Family, and bring justice to Iskandria. But, hear goals are stopped by an unexpected love interest, Crown Prince Kaius, the man apart of the family who destroyed Iskandria.

The war for freedom is far from over. But this time, the enemy isn’t just the government—it’s the ghosts of the past. After escaping Arkadia-7, Myst is left with nothing but fragmented memories and a name that no longer feels like her own. The government may have lost their prized experiment, Blue Rose, but the damage has already been done. Struggling to recover from the mind control that nearly erased her humanity, Myst finds herself caught between the Clan’s growing resistance and the haunting truth of who—or what—she was created to be. But she isn’t the only one changed by the war. As the Clan prepares to strike back against the government’s growing influence, an unsettling presence begins to rise from the shadows. A weapon perfected through pain. The government has never been one to waste a valuable experiment. And some projects never truly end.

The esteemed Shen Yan has been reborn, but with confused memories. She finds herself as a widely disliked female celebrity in a popular novel, where everyone blindly follows the protagonist's questionable beliefs. Even the original Shen Yan ends up in prison for the protagonist, sacrificing her life for the so-called love story. Shen Yan: ......I'm certain this is a case of foolish love-brain without a doubt. It is well known in the capital's social circle that Shen Yan lost her prestigious family status over a man. Shen Yan: ......I've never seen such a foolish person. --- To secure her own livelihood, Shen Yan snatches the protagonist's popularity on a live variety show, topping the trending search list. Protagonist: ??? Haters relentlessly attack Shen Yan's education. Shen Yan turns around and slaps them with her academician certificate from a research institute. Haters: ...... The haters persist, targeting Shen Yan's family background. Once Shen Yan's family history is exposed, she dominates the hot search list! The protagonist couple flaunts their love, but Shen Yan, with her expressionless husband in tow, takes a stroll and effortlessly captures the top spot again. Protagonist couple: ?!! --- The public is waiting for Shen Yan to be abandoned by the powerful figures of the capital. Shen Yan contemplates her husband, who begs for hugs every night—the same husband rumored to be emotionless. The rumors say Mr. Qi has neglected his young wife for 30 days. In a discreet corner, Mr. Qi complains that the busy Shen Yan has neglected him for 30 days, and only cuddles can heal him. Later on, everyone is stunned by Mr. Qi's extravagant displays of marital love, leaving them burnt on the outside yet tender inside. --- PS: Not a novel transmigration, not a system story. [1V1, light-hearted, a doting romance, power couple] Soul terminal illness female lead VS expressionless misunderstood male lead