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Being raised in the sheltered Northern Zone of the City of Eternity, twins Alexander and Valentyna dream of escaping the confines of their carefully controlled lives. Their father, ever protective, forbids them from venturing far, only allowing them brief, supervised visits to other zones. But the quiet streets and familiar shops of their neighbourhood feel suffocating, and the twins long to explore more of the city's forbidden places.When they stumble upon their father's hidden stash of neutraliser-a rare substance that masks the scent of human blood-they seize their chance. With the neutraliser in hand, Alexander and Valentyna decide to sneak into the Eastern Zone, the vampire-ruled district, to visit their old family home, now sealed off and lost to the supernatural lands. But the neutraliser doesn't work as well as they expected, and soon their scent draws the attention of deadly predators.Chased through the Ruby District by creatures hungry for their blood, the twins are forced to confront the dangers of a world they barely understand. As they fight to survive, they uncover dark secrets about their family's past and the true power dynamics of the city. Their bond is tested as they navigate treacherous alliances and the volatile underworld of the vampires, where the line between friend and foe is razor-thin.In Blood & Bond, the finale of the City of Eternity series, Alexander and Valentyna must rely on their love for each other to make it out alive. But in a city where revolution is brewing and ancient prophecies unfold, survival comes at a cost. Blood binds-and blood betrays-and the twins will discover just how far they're willing to go to protect each other.…

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[Watty's 2022 Shortlist!]In the City of Eternity, Nika's life is one of decadence and indulgence-especially in the Eastern Zone's Ruby District, where alcohol flows freely, desires are fulfilled, and the immortal roam without fear. For years, Nika has thrived in this world, avoiding the city's brewing unrest. But when hunger grips the supernatural factions due to failing vending machines, a revolution sparks, threatening to tear the city apart.The City of Eternity is divided into zones-vampires rule the East, werewolves claim the West, while humans are confined to the Northern and Southern districts. At its centre, a corrupt government maintains fragile control, but their hold is slipping as the city edges toward chaos. Nika wants no part in the rebellion. He has seen it all before-he fought in the first revolution that destroyed Barewood and shaped the city into what it is today. But this time, he cannot escape his fate.Bound by an ancient prophecy known only to a select few, Nika's role in the coming storm is crucial. Despite his desire to remain in the shadows, Nika is drawn into the heart of the conflict, where old alliances crumble and dangerous enemies emerge. As tensions between vampires, werewolves, and humans rise, Nika must decide: will he embrace his dark destiny and fight for the survival of the city he calls home?…

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Viviana has always lived dangerously, spending her nights in the Ruby District of the City of Eternity, mingling with vampires and indulging in the wild nightlife of the Eastern Zone. But when her best friend, Thana, mysteriously disappears during one of their midnight outings, Viviana's carefree existence takes a dark turn. Desperate to find Thana, she ventures deep into the vampire territory, seeking answers from shadowy figures who offer only cryptic warnings and empty promises.As forces from every side try to stop Viviana from uncovering the truth, she must confront dangerous enemies, unravel the mystery of Thana's disappearance and understand her role in a dark prophecy. Trapped between two worlds - one of ruthless vampires and another of rebellious humans - Viviana finds herself entangled in a conflict far larger than she could have imagined. In Blood & Lust, the second book in the City of Eternity series, Viviana's quest to rescue her friend will lead her into a web of betrayal and revolution-where no bond is unbreakable, and even loyalty can be deadly.…

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Arsenio has spent years trying to find peace in the City of Eternity. Turned into a werewolf during the first revolution that destroyed Barewood, he fought for survival in a world forever changed. But through the chaos, he found love in Dhana, a fellow werewolf who gave him a reason to live. Together, they built a life in the Western Zone-until food shortages ignited desperation and violence.When the flesh deliveries to the Western Zone stop, the werewolf community begins to fracture. Starving and frenzied, some go rogue, transforming into uncontrollable beasts. Among them is Dhana, who joins a group of rebels rampaging against Central, the city's ruling zone. Arsenio's world is shattered when he hears that Dhana has been arrested. Left with only the memory of his wife and the belief that she would have wanted him to endure, Arsenio clings to life, though his heart feels empty.But when a mysterious witch approaches him, claiming she needs his help to prevent a new revolution, Arsenio is reluctant-until she tells him that Dhana would have fought for this cause. Though haunted by his grief, Arsenio agrees to aid the figure, not for the revolution but to uncover the truth about Dhana's fate. With each step into this volatile city, he grows more entangled in a conflict that could destroy everything he once fought to protect.In Blood & Bone, the third book in the City of Eternity series, Arsenio's journey through loss and love will test his will to survive. As the city teeters on the edge of another revolution, he must face the ghosts of his past and the possibility that the only way to save his wife is to embrace the violence he once swore to leave behind.…

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Sebastian has always lived by the rules. As an official in the Central Zone of the City of Eternity, he processes vampires and werewolves who break the law, sending them to their deaths with reluctant efficiency. It's a job he despises but one that keeps order in the city. However, when food supplies fail to reach the supernatural zones, chaos begins to creep toward Central, threatening the fragile peace.Human leaders Aubrey and Alaric suspect revolutionists are to blame for the shortages and send Sebastian to investigate. Forced to leave the safety of Central, Sebastian is thrust into a deadly world he barely understands. Infiltrating the revolutionaries, he's given a chilling task: assassinate a powerful vampire in the Ruby District of the Eastern Zone. With the city on the verge of collapse, he must choose between his loyalty to his human leaders and the growing chaos threatening to consume everyone.Yet, his mission is complicated by a personal struggle-Sebastian's own family, his mother and brother, were turned into vampires during the first revolution that destroyed Barewood. His desire to protect them conflicts with his duty to uphold Central's rules. As tensions rise and the revolution deepens, Sebastian must navigate a path through treachery and violence, all while keeping his loved ones safe.In Blood & Honour, the fourth book in the City of Eternity series, Sebastian faces impossible choices as the city teeters on the brink of another uprising. Bound by his obligations to Central yet torn by his family's supernatural ties, he must decide whether to uphold the law or defy it-and whether duty is worth the price of blood.…

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Miss Angelina is endlessly tormented by her past. Her actions in life have led her down a path of destruction and brutality that she is unable to turn back from. Using the help of those in her favour and living in her home, she captures, enthrals and murders unsuspecting men. This has been her way for years, untainted and completely unsuspected.However, when her parallel Florence, an innocent young woman, begins her own journey of destruction, Miss Angelina's world begins to unravel. Not only does she begin to lose her way, but the control she yields gradually slips from her grasp.Does she have the willpower to continue her reign of destruction or will the people around her finally become her demise?…

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Miss Angelina is endlessly tormented by her past; causing both emotional pain and turmoil. Her actions in life have led her down a path of destruction and brutality that she isn't sure she can turn back from.Using the help of those her favour and living in her home, she captures, enthrals and murders unsuspecting men. This has been her way for years, untainted and completely unsuspected.However, when her parallel Florence, an innocent young woman, begins her own journey of destruction, Miss Angelina's world begins to unravel. Not only does she begin to lose her way, but the control she yields gradually slips from her grasp.Can she have the willpower to continue her own reign of destruction? Or will the people around her finally become her demise?…

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Sometimes there are worlds we shouldn't venture into, despite how closely the ties run with us, because sometimes there is more danger in knowing than in the unknown. SATe is an organisation that operates outside of the Government, hunting and surveilling Alien activity on the planet, and protecting the human life that continues to go on in spite of it. Bastian was settled into a life he didn't quite feel comfortable in, when suddenly SATe appears in front of him with the answers of his forgotten childhood; but that comes at a price - an unknown world that threatens his, and the entire planets existence. Is it possible to stay away from such a world; can Bastian abandon his curiousity and his sense of duty to the people that have saved him previously? Forgetting the past is only the beginning.…

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On the 18th of October, a boy, dying, as a last resort writes letters to twelve people, who represent the zodiac signs. Each character has a life situation they are going through that Wren decides to give advice about.http://8tracks.com/zassyzay/letters-to-the-zodiac-story-mixGraphic by @irwinthegod…

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In 1948, California, A gang leaders' mistress, and employee wants to get out of the business she's been placed in. Watching murder and rape has corrupted and manipulated her mind, warping what is good and just. Finding herself sought out by rival gangs, she uses what she knows to her advantage to flaw all groups grasping at her arms. Finding a relationship in the leader of a notorious gang, known for trying to take out all gangs in California leads her to sneak around, and put her neck out for men that she didn't realise she cared for. With a gun to her head, and a forceful relationship keeping a noose around her neck; can she get out of it all?…

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This day had been planned for years and when it finally did happen, it left a burn imprinted on the minds of the souls that had been touched by their love, and it was merciless. If the two people you loved most in the world disappeared from your life, and you were left alone in your own little perfect world would you be able to cope? Knowing that those two were burning alive for eternity and you couldn't stop it? cover by @sheldon_…

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If you were given a gun, and had a person kneeling in front of you ready to take the bullet, would you shoot? If you could knowingly give up a life and have no consequence, would you do it?Alexander hadn't terminated.Evanna wasn't lost forever.…