Found 4617 AFTER THE SHADOWS: A Thin Escape Stories

In a city owned by the Four Families, Constable Paix Hanger has advanced as high as he can. A hard-working twenty-year veteran relegated to walking a beat in the worst neighborhood of the worst precinct of the city, he resents the crime family which rules his quadrant, chafing at the restrictions placed on him by his superiors "for his own good". A boy who's a reminder of the son he might never have disappears and those who look for him begin dying. When the incompetent and corrupt detectives as...

At a company banquet, Ophelia got heavily drunk and, in her intoxicated state, mistakenly ended up in the room of the company's boss, where they had a one-night stand! Upon waking up, Ophelia chose to escape, unaware that she had already caught the attention of her boss, Finnegan! Finnegan promptly places her to work by his side as a secretary, leaving Ophelia flustered. Had she been found out? Would the boss realize it was her that night? Wait a minute! She seemed to be pregnant? What should sh...

This is a completely different world, as aliens, we are divided into two parts, ET1 and ET2.
We can switch between humanoid or alien forms at will.
We have claws that can be used as our weapons to protect us when we resist other species.
I was accidentally kidnapped and I had to find a way to escape and reunite with my people.
When I discovered that his obsession with me was growing, it led to increasingly dangerous and unpredictable behaviour. How should I react?
My body react...

Most girls dream of marrying a billionaire.
Me? I’d rather make fun of one. Especially if the billionaire in question is Alexander Grant, the mega-hot entrepreneur who seems to top every magazine’s “Rich Eligible Bachelors” list these days.
To me, he’ll always be Alex, my childhood best friend. The guy who joined me on all sorts of wild teenage misadventures. The only person in our small town who understood me.
It’s been four years since I’ve seen Alex. But suddenly he’s back in our tow...

Jessica Brooks thought her biggest problem was surviving another soul-crushing day at Morrison & Associates law firm. Then she discovered she could control shadows—and that her new boss, Michael Stone, wasn't entirely human.
When supernatural creatures start hunting Jessica for powers she never knew she had, Michael becomes her unlikely protector. But he's harboring deadly secrets of his own, and the law firm they work for is at the center of a supernatural conspiracy that's been decades in the ...

Detective Sarah Kane thought she'd seen every kind of evil until a killer leaves her a bone-chilling message: "Thirteen innocents must die for one guilty soul." As bodies pile up around the city, Sarah races against time to solve the deadliest case of her career. Meanwhile, her best friend Maya works as a bodyguard protecting fierce feminist activist Dr. Elena Cross, whose speaking tour is causing riots and threats. When Sarah discovers the killer's next target, she sees these two dangerous situ...

A student at Woodlock in 1899, desperate to escape the academy's tyranny, performs a forbidden ritual in the bell tower — and vanishes.
In 2025, Deena discovers a hidden staircase sealed behind the library wall.
When she climbs it during a storm, she hears voices — her own... and the girl's from 1899.

My husband has only sexual desire for me, without any love. He doesn't even want to have a child with me.
Not only that, but he also flirts with other women outside. He has deeply hurt my heart.
I want to escape from him; I want to be a strong and independent woman. However, he has no intention of letting me go...
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My husband is a celebrity who doesn’t care about my feelings. Behind closed doors, he flirts with other women, and I not only have to endure this humiliation but also help him with his public relations crises.
One day, I finally had enough. I needed to escape this heartless man!
After I left, he transformed into someone else, pursuing me relentlessly, trying to win me back. He even knelt before me, his face full of sincerity, begging, “Darling, please don’t leave me!”

Amelia, the unattractive and overweight woman, was dumped and became the laughingstock of the city.
Her ex-fiancé sneered, “Seeing your round face and elephant legs makes me sick! Don’t come after me again!”
With a smirk, she retorted, “Fool,” before walking away, she determined to reclaim her life.
In the wake of her transformation, Amelia emerged as a breathtaking beauty, shedding not just weight but the shackles of her past.
When her ex-fiancé returned, flowers in hand, his voice dripped ...

In the dead of night, a brutal murder shatters the peace of a quiet neighborhood. A sharp-witted female detective and a seasoned male homicide detective are thrust together to solve the case. As they dive into a series of chilling mysteries, each more twisted than the last, their professional partnership evolves.
Through late-night stakeouts and heart-pounding chases, their bond deepens, and mutual respect turns into a burgeoning romance. But with a cunning killer always one step ahead, they mu...

Marisol Torres had known hardship her entire life, but nothing could prepare her for the night her entire family was massacred. A ruthless gang stormed into their tiny home, slaughtering her parents and siblings while she lay helpless in a pool of blood. Left for dead but miraculously surviving, she emerged from the ashes with nothing but a scarred body and a heart consumed by vengeance.
Desperation led her into the hands of Rafael Montoya, a powerful and enigmatic mafia lord with a reputati...

When Catherine finally found the courage to escape from her abusive boyfriend, she didn't know how painful the price of freedom would be.
Billionaire businessman and politician Nathan appeared in her life at the exact time she needed saving.
Just when Catherine was beginning to put her past behind her and longing for a happy ending, she and Nathan’s past came calling, a past that threatened to destroy them and their loved ones.
Will they fight it through or allow it to consume them?

My family drugged me and forced me to serve a powerful figure. After a one-night stand with him, I found out I was pregnant with his child.
My family then locked me up and abused me, forcing me to give birth to the child. It broke my heart; their cruelty showed they never truly considered me family.
I decided to fight back. I would escape, sever ties with them, and take control of my own destiny!

Dark Romance in Blackthorne Hollow
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Title: Whispers in the Shadows
Genre: Dark Romance
Synopsis:
In the desolate town of Blackthorne Hollow, secrets are buried deep, entwined with lust, betrayal, and forbidden love. Clara, a brilliant but introverted college student, returns to her hometown after her mother’s sudden death, haunted by memories and an overwhelming sense of loss. As she unravels truths about her family and her mother’s hidden past, she encounters Adrian, a charismatic yet enigma...

Zerena has had one rule all her life, never find her mate. The life she leads is dangerous and not her own. Held captive by a scientist, forced to do his bidding alongside 4 others with the same fate. Zerena has always known that if she found her mate it would cause her more trouble than anything else.
As a shadow weaver, she knows nothing but darkness and cruel fates. She's used to danger, but how will she handle love?
[Multiple mates story, lots of steamy scenes.]
"I have to go." The scie...

In a world where light and darkness wage an eternal war, Lyra, a young shadow mage, discovers she possesses the rare ability to communicate with shadow dragons - ancient, feared creatures believed to be extinct. When she encounters Nyx, the last of the shadow dragon kings, their souls inexplicably intertwine. Together, they must navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, forbidden magic, and their own growing feelings for each other.
As Lyra and Nyx uncover a sinister plot threate...

Dravina has spent seven years trapped in a gilded cage. As the Luna of the Firestone Pack, she endures a life of cruelty and control under her possessive mate, Alpha Cassian. Desperate for freedom, she makes a daring escape into the wilderness armed with nothing but a small bag and the unbreakable will to survive.
But freedom has its price.
When Dravina is captured by another powerful pack, she expects punishment or worse, to be returned to Cassian. Instead, she finds herself face-to-face with a...

"You don’t even know what you’ve stepped into, Elena."
Alexander Moretti- a name Elena Rossi never wanted to hear anymore- is arrogant and cold. The billionaire who embarrased her in front of an entire gallery. But when he offers her the opportunity of a lifetime—a commission that could change her dwindling career—she has to make a choice. She’ll accept his money, complete the job, and forget he ever existed or that they even crossed paths.
But forgetting Alexander Moretti is quite impossible....

"After being brutally rejected by an alpha and enduring the worst day of her life, Savannah is on the run, desperately trying to escape the inevitable. Her heat is coming, and with it, the crushing vulnerability of an omega without a mate.
To protect her sister, she flees, searching for a safe place to endure this agonizing time away from any pack.
But fate has other plans. Her journey leads her into forbidden territory, where the land is ruled by Fenrir, a powerful and ruthless alpha.
Fenri...

At a blood-thirsty castle in Dover, England, the chief vampire Lazarus has taken a woman from her home and holds her captive. He needs the blood from her to keep him young and powerful.
Drusilla is loved by her husband and her daughter, Ambrosia, but when Lazarus turns her into a vampire, she has no idea that she had a past life.
As time passes, after her mother's disappearance Ambrosia meets Nikolas, a young man. They fall in love, but it is finally revealed that Nikolas is Lazarus's son and...

The Shadows of Ardania follows Ariella, a young mage living in a world where magic shapes society, power, and destiny. As an apprentice in the prestigious House of Knowledge, Ariella has always felt that her abilities were different—stronger, but more dangerous than others'. When she accidentally uncovers a long-forgotten prophecy, her entire life changes. Ariella learns that she is the last of the Veilborn, a rare and powerful bloodline tasked with guarding the magical barrier between the world...

Seraphina Blackwood has always lived between two worlds—one ordinary, the other supernatural. Raised by her enigmatic grandmother in a remote town, she never imagined the truth about who she really was. After her grandmother's sudden death, Seraphina’s world unravels. She’s not just any girl—she’s a Lobizona, a rare female werewolf, born from the forbidden union of a human and a werewolf. Now, with dangerous enemies hunting her, she’s forced to flee the only home she’s ever known.
In search of ...

In everyone's eyes, Bertha and Derek had the wrong marriage. Bertha was married for three years and thought she would melt Derek's icy heart, but she was wrong. Derek's heart only goes out to Laura, his ex-girlfriend. Derek treats Bertha poorly. One day, she saw her husband having an affair with Laura. Unable to continue anymore, she decided to divorce Derek. She will not waste her youth on a heartless man, someone who has trampled on her heart many times. After the divorce, Bertha returned to h...

In everyone's eyes, Bertha and Derek had the wrong marriage. Married for three years, Bertha thought she would melt Derek's icy heart but she was wrong. Derek's heart only goes out to Laura - his ex-girlfriend. Derek treats Bertha poorly. One day, she saw her husband having an affair with Laura. Unable to continue anymore, she decided to divorce Derek. She will not waste her youth on a heartless man, someone who has trampled on her heart many times. After the divorce, Bertha returned to her pare...

In everyone's eyes, Bertha and Derek had the wrong marriage. Bertha was married for three years and thought she would melt Derek's icy heart, but she was wrong. Derek's heart only goes out to Laura - his ex-girlfriend. Derek treats Bertha poorly. One day, she saw her husband having an affair with Laura. Unable to continue anymore, she decided to divorce Derek. She will not waste her youth on a heartless man, someone who has trampled on her heart many times. After the divorce, Bertha returned to ...

From first crush to wedding vows, George Capulet and I had been inseparable. But in our seventh year of marriage, he began an affair with his secretary.
On my birthday, he took her on vacation. On our anniversary, he brought her to our home and made love to her in our bed...
Heartbroken, I tricked him into signing divorce papers.
George remained unconcerned, convinced I would never leave him.
His deceptions continued until the day the divorce was finalized. I threw the papers in his face:...

I kicked the door open they both jump out of their skin I grab the bitch by the hair and put her up against the wall. I then growl out “mine.”
“What the fuck are you doing, get the fuck out of my room.”
The rage that is overcoming my body feels amazing as the little she wolf tries to defend herself. My father trained my brother and as kids to defend ourselves. She has know chance of defeating me when she realizes it she runs over to him.
“Ivan are you just going to let her do that to me.”
“...

Two souls that find each other night, one human the other vampire. After a fateful night, Tessa becomes aware of the things that lurk at night. Not all is what it seems in Falls Hollow.

The tiny hamlet of Crescent Falls is thick with mystery, shrouding its inhabitants in a cloud of longing and secrets. In this enigmatic setting, two souls are entangled in a web of passion, power, and evil. The thrilling alpha romance "Shadows of Obsession" explores their amazing journey.
The story's protagonist is Savannah Calder, a strong-willed, independent woman with a murky past. Her life is unexpectedly changed by Zachary Westwood, the mysterious and powerful alpha of the Crescent Moon Pac...

Another fight with my boyfriend made me agree to my best friend's crazy idea to party at a nightclub. But then, she spiked my drink and I ended up in the arms of a terrifyingly handsome stranger, Michelangelo.
We spent the night together underneath his sheets, as he took me through wild realms of pleasure. But the next morning, he was gone.
And then I caught my boyfriend with my best friend so my life utterly shattered from that day.
Weeks later, I realized that I was pregnant, and I also ...

Sofia's life is a constant shuffle, hopping from town to town, always looking over her shoulder. Haunted by a dangerous past and the looming threat of her family, she finally lands in the gritty underbelly of Durango, Colorado. With an empty apartment and a burning determination to survive, Sofia enrolls in a new school and starts the hunt for a job in order to stay in town for as long as she can.
But Durango brings its own set of challenges. The first being Vincent Walker: the school's intoxi...

I'd been working odd jobs to support myself since I was 12. My parents didn't care about me at all, considering me a burden and kicking me out.
Then Chris showed up like a knight in shining armor. I thought it was love at first sight. I was so desperate for love that I blindly followed him.
We dated for a month, and I fell head over heels for him. Little did I know that agreeing to marry him would be the first of countless mistakes...
Ivy just wanted to find a place to reco...

SYNOPSIS:I thought meeting my mate would be the start of my happily ever after. For a moment, it was. Jacob Jude, the powerful heir of the Golden Claw Pack, ignited a fire in me that I’d never known. Then, in one cruel twist, he shattered my world.
With my sight newly restored, I opened my eyes to betrayal—false accusations, heartbreak, and the lifeless body of my twin sister. Losing them both on the same day nearly destroyed me. But someone pulled me back from the edge.
Four years later, I’m ...

I felt warm soft lips on my neck. My body felt like it was igniting.
“Your skin is so soft.” A voice said against my neck.
It was a familiar smooth voice that felt like it was filled with a richness. I felt a soft bite into my neck, and I moaned. Large hands slid down my sides. My knee went up and those large hands slid up my thighs, gently, caressing me.
The hands came up and moved between us to grab at my breasts.
The mouth that was occupying my neck moved down kissing my throat. My hand...

A Venusian floating city might need to be sacrificed to hide secrets.
The Conspiracy believes they have an excellent plan to take down Erik and Jia without anyone figuring it out. But what will they unleash to accomplish it?
The military makes an offer, but it comes with a very significant risk. How far are Erik, Jia, and Emma willing to go? Will they accept a massive technology upgrade?
Erik and Jia want the truth, but will the cost of tens of thousands of civilians caught in the middle be ...

Amanda Waters is no stranger to hardship. As a college student burdened by crushing financial troubles, her life takes a dark turn when she lands a job at Reynolds Enterprises. What seems like a chance at stability quickly spirals into something far more sinister.
Aaron Reynolds is not your average CEO. Beneath his polished exterior lies a storm of arrogance, cruelty, and an unrelenting need for control. He hides his true self behind a sharp smile, but the darkness within him threatens to consu...

Queen of Shadows is a dark, suspenseful, and romantic tale of power, betrayal, and redemption set in the dangerous world of the mafia. Sophia Moretti, the first female boss of the powerful Moretti empire, is as feared for her ruthless leadership as she is admired for her brilliance as a cybersecurity expert. After her father and brothers were assassinated, Sophia rose to power, shattering the patriarchal mould and establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with.
Sophia's ironclad empire com...

In Shadows of Desire, Seraphina Blake’s professional life at Urban Vision magazine takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious new investor, Lucian Castell, enters the scene. Charismatic, powerful, and dangerously intense, Lucian is everything she both desires and fears. What starts as a professional connection soon spirals into a battle of control, where Lucian’s obsession with Seraphina grows deeper by the day.
As secrets from Lucian’s past surface, including his ties to a dangerous mafia empi...

When investigative journalist Elena Martinez gets too close to a dangerous story, she's taken by a mysterious stranger who claims he's saving her life. Held in a remote mountain cabin by Dante, a man with dangerous eyes and gentle hands—Elena fights against her growing attraction to her captor.
But Elena harbors a secret that could destroy them both: she's not just a journalist. She's an undercover federal agent, and Dante is her target. As external threats close in and the line between duty and...

When Aria Cross finds her dead father's gambling debts, she thinks bankruptcy is her worst nightmare. She's wrong. Four dangerously handsome mafia heirs arrive at her door, saying she's payment for a blood debt that goes back generations. Stolen from her ordinary life, Aria becomes the obsession of the Romano brothers, the Petrov heir, and the mystery Nakamura prince.
Each man offers her something different: Marco's fierce protection, Dmitri's wild desire, Kai's gentle strength, and Luca's dark ...

'I wish I understood any of this Chris…' I innocently stated, and that was all the push that he needed.
He rummaged through the room, throwing things everywhere. He only stopped when he opened the drawer and read through a letter that he found there. Then he turned back towards the door.
'Chris, stop, please!', I cried. 'What does this have to do with my mother?'
Without turning around, he said gravely 'By sunrise, I don't want to see you here again. Pack up your things and leave, go anywhe...

After being betrayed by my boyfriend, I went to a bar to drown my sorrows. Under the influence of alcohol, I ended up in bed with a handsome stranger.
The next morning, I hastily got dressed and fled, only to be shocked when I arrived at the office to discover that the man I had slept with the night before was the new CEO...
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“Every choice I make is for the good of our people, even if it means pushing you away. You deserve more than I can give.”
Noblewoman Arianna is trying to find her way after the recent conflict. When she meets Sevianne, a widow struggling to care for her child after losing her husband, Arianna promises to help her create a better future. But as Arianna reaches out to others, she finds herself facing her own emotional battles.
Her partner, Clair, returns from a journey burdened with secrets and th...

"You were never truly mine."
Those cruel words from my Alpha Rocco shattered everything I believed about love and loyalty. I never imagined the man who marked me had been orchestrating my family's destruction from the very beginning—or that I'd find him cheating on me.
The betrayal didn't just break my heart—it triggered a deadly condition that's slowly killing me. Now, with my father in a coma and my own life hanging by a thread, I'm racing against time to uncover the truth about Lyra Blackwo...

“You're ridiculous…” I muttered, watching him chuckle with amusement.
“Perhaps, but your body gives way to my touch so easily.”
There was no denying the way he made me feel, but at the same time, if I wasn’t careful, he would eventually break my heart.
Raquel of the Crimson Blade has been waiting for this opportunity her entire life: to be a member of the infamous King's Guard. Unfortunately for Raquel, the good King Tiberius was taken by the Yellow Blight last fall, leaving his ...

David, an ordinary man leading a monotonous life in a 9-to-5 job, found solace in the escapism of webnovels. His mundane existence took an unexpected turn when, engrossed in a new title, 'Martial War: An Epic Saga,' he succumbed to a sudden brain aneurysm.
To his bewilderment, David awoke in the very world he had been reading about, reincarnated into the unfolding narrative. The catch? He had only read the prologue, leaving his knowledge of the future blank. His second chance at life took a dar...

My foster mother abused me, and my stepsister was a despicable bitch who often bullied and framed me. This place was no longer a home to me; it had become a cage, a living hell!
At this moment, my biological parents found me and rescued me from hell. I had originally thought they were very poor, but the reality left me utterly astonished!
My biological parents turned out to be billionaires, and they doted on me immensely. I became a princess with a fortune worth billions. Not only that, but I al...

"I want a divorce, she is back and there is no need to continue this contract marriage anymore." He said, my body stiffened like life has drained from it.
"I don't love you and never will." I thought my love was enough for the both of us? I thought he loved me but I was wrong.
"Sign the paper and get the hell out of my life for good."
Yvonne Beckett is the only child of a business tycoon and Mafia Don, Vincent Beckett and the sole heiress of Beckett Enterpris...