Artirsic

Syerin Cayde has spent her life in the shadows, a deadly assassin who knows how to survive in a world that shows no mercy. But everything changes when a cursed mark-the Bloodmark-burns itself into her skin during a mission gone wrong. It's a symbol of power, of destiny, and of death-a mark that hasn't been seen in centuries. A curse that if found by anyone would end with her deathThere have been legends, rumours, that the Bloodmark was the mark of the God of Bloodand if one bear the mark, they would have one of the god's power. However, it is also said that the power is enough to make one explode, die. Now hunted by forces she doesn't understand, Syerin is dragged to Ironspire, a fortress where the Ascension Trials unfolds. The prize? The crown of Velthar-and unimaginable power. The cost? Everything.Forced into a deadly competition alongside warriors, heirs, and monsters, Syerin must fight to keep her secret hidden. But as the mark begins to awaken, whispering of an ancient god imprisoned beneath Ironspire, Syerin realises the tournament is a game far more dangerous than anyone knows.And then there's the mtter of the Knox Brothers. Three brothers. The royals. The heirs to the throne. Drawn to them in a way, Syerin can't understand, will the trials end her? Or will love?Allies become enemies, love and betrayal blur into one, and the mark's power begins to consume her. To survive, Syerin must decide: Will she embrace the curse that could save Velthar-or destroy it?…

Artirsic

The same old people. Men in expensive suits. Rich. Money. Powerful.Zahra Cordero, burdened by a past she can't outrun. After a failed mission with her old organisation, Zahra gets ensnared by the enemy, her life wasting away in an orphanage that does unspeakable things. No one knows where they are. No one knows what happened to them. And then...she escapes. Leo Colton, a figure infamous for the bloodshed that trails in his wake. From a history of killers, mafia bosses, assassins, Leo is ruthless. Chasing revenge, he searches for a mercenary that can help him get what he wants. His brother dead. The Mistress - a merciless creature - dead. Unfortunately, Zahra chose to escape at the wrong time. She finds herself ensnared by Leo and coerced into signing a contract which means he now controls her. Determined to keep her true identity hidden, Zahra begins to weave a web of deception around the dangerous boss of Leviathan, the criminal empire Leo commands.As she navigates the underworld, Zahra must balance her manipulation with a growing, unexpected attraction to Leo. The lines between prey and predator blur, and emotions she can't afford to feel start to surface. How long can the two of them play this high-stake game before secrets are exposed? Sworn enemies, buried secrets, fatal warfare? Which one is going to tear them apart? It might just be love.…

Artirsic

Shattered. Broken. Emotionless. Sierra Dane was one of the most hated people. Hated for the way she looked, hated for how weak she was, hated for just being alive. But school break started and once she came back no one could recognise the girl she had once been.Thriving on anger and the desire for revenge, Sierra changed. Became a person that could bring everyone to their knees, just because she simply wanted to. But just as she thought the cruel world was over, she begins to piece back the broken fragments only to find that there is a whole new world out there waiting for her. Waiting for her to die.Her power leads her to Asyris a world full of lies and secrets, every decision nothing but a deadly gamble. Drawn to the one with black wings, she already knows she's knee deep in shit. Sierra realises she is no longer human but a deadly dark archangel and as she embraces her new identity, she is forced to stay in Asyris to save the world that's now become her home from a deadly enemy who will destroy everything.Is she the key or the lock in this fragmented game?I found the image for my cover online on pinterest. I'm not sure who the author is but credits to them and if I have to take it down, I will. :)…