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Swiping right, while looking for a one night stand, I met the perfect man. Tristan Evans, a handsome, rich, and charming club owner who also happens to be an absolute god in the bedroom. Intrigued by his lifestyle, and blinded by his charm, I waste no time accepting his proposition. In exchange for a few favors, he'll train me to be the perfect submissive.

Years after dire wolves disrupted a busy summer season in Yellowstone National Park and a short-faced bear hunted the residents in Pine Creek, a new, highly adaptable predator emerged from the thick forests on the outskirts of a small Wyoming town.

Something awful and illuminating happens when a marriage ends. All illusions fade away. Light spills into the darkest corners of the union, forcing you to face the cracks. The moments bereft of love. The nights without affection. The days spent learning to be quiet and still, expecting nothing because that's all you've ever been given.

Despite her cruel and humble beginnings, Helena, a headstrong and determined young woman, made a life-changing decision to turn her life around. Her loving and much-loved mother now gone forever, retracing steps to a place her mother described as paradise was at the forefront of Helena’s plan. Escaping the clutches of her controlling father and brothers, she began her journey.

Mandy Cramer has lived her entire life in a small lakeside town that is divided in two distinct groups: the working class, who live downtown, and the wealthy members of the ultra-exclusive Hawthorne Bluff Club. Details of the clubs one-hundred year history are scant, as the members are notoriously tight-lipped and the gates remain closed to outsiders. When Mandy accepts a position as a nanny for the club president's children, she discovers more secrets than she ever bargained for.

Step into the shadows with One Very Short Story, a weekly fix of wicked, noir-soaked tales. Each episode drips with desire and deception, spinning tight plots that deliver a sharp, unforeseen twist—just like your favorite smoky noir film. Dive in for intrigue and satisfaction that’ll leave you craving more. All stories, music, and podcast art produced by J.L. Stroud, Jr. with a little AI assistance. For more info visit www.jlstroudjr.com.

Troy Smith was a young man of seventeen trying to navigate his way through the mafia family he was born into. After several years of struggles with marriage and family and enemies, his story comes full circle.

In the stunning sequel to The Hawk Enigma, Voodoo and his team of special operators are thrust back into the heart of a global conflict. The stakes have never been higher as China’s Belt and Road Initiative pushes into Central Asia, exposing dark ambitions and a secret lab advancing AI warfare. Set against the vast steppes of Kazakhstan, this story unfolds in the shadow of the former Soviet Union. Tensions rise as Voodoo’s team embarks on a covert mission. New team members add to the friction as more troubles from Voodoo’s past return to the present.

Mystery, intrigue, and secrets. Katie Jones just wanted to start her life after college, but one rainy day changed everything, forever... Moving to a sleepy village in Cornwall was meant to be a nice new start for Katie. That was until a rainy day changed everything in a single moment, making her life change in ways she could never have anticipated. Now, with secrets about the world around her being revealed, strange men appearing from the shadows telling her mystical things, and a whole new world of possibilities opening up — how will Katie cope with all the new information?

Heather Matthews, pregnant and in handcuffs, had an uncertain future ahead of her. Quinn Harstead, newly married and enjoying literary success, found out that someone very close to her held the answers to a mystery from decades before.

Abigail makes her choice and marries the love of her life, leaving heartbreak behind and consequences that she must face in the future. Basking in the glow of her newfound life, a life so different from her time spent in the orphanage, it is unrecognizable to her as she tries to adjust to situations she has never encountered before.

Adilyne Grace was just an average woman who had dreams of one day becoming an Editor at the most exclusive media outlet in the entire state of New Hampshire. One day a mysterious quill lands at her feet. Intrigued by the enchanting object, Adilyne takes it home and starts writing with it.

Pid's Aunt Betti has been mysteriously committed to the Porirua Lunatic Hospital; it's up to Investigative Journalist Benton Bright and their Finnish friend Marcus to determine why. The Dark That Dwells Beneath Te Aro is a cosmic horror set in 1920s Wellington, New Zealand.

For centuries, Sister Winter’s life has been dictated by a Grimoire—the book her Sister Autumn just destroyed. Despite the necessity of its destruction to end a vile shadow organization and the sisters’ 300 years of separation, Wendolyn is left adrift without its guidance.

LJ Mazzilli and Mike Olt bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the show, having both played at the highest level of professional baseball. With their unique perspectives and in-depth understanding of the game, LJ and Mike provide listeners with a fresh and exciting look at the sport of baseball and how their MINDSET, MOTIVATION and DETERMINATION translates to their newest endeavors in Real Estate. In each episode, The LineUp will cover a wide range of topics, from the current state of the MLB to the mental and physical aspects of playing the game of life.

Sie will ihm keine zweite Chance geben, doch ihr Herz lässt ihr keine Wahl. Maddie Goldbloom kann es nicht glauben, als ihr Ex-Freund Chase Black, der ihr Herz in tausend Stücke gebrochen hat, plötzlich wieder vor ihrer Tür steht. Nach sechs Monaten Funkstille bittet er sie nun, vor seinem todkranken Vater seine Verlobte zu spielen. Am liebsten würde Maddie ihm die Tür direkt vor der Nase zuschlagen, aber Chase ist nicht nur verflucht attraktiv und verboten reich, sondern auch indirekt ihr Boss. Ihr bleibt keine andere Wahl, als sich auf einen Deal mit dem Teufel einzulassen.

Madison is trying her best to escape a life of poverty. Young, innocent, and guarded. She’s finally getting ahead when she witnesses a murder outside the dance studio and finds herself in deep with a dark and dangerous criminal. Archer is smitten by Madison from the moment they meet. The protocol says to leave no witness behind but he can’t imagine hurting her. Against his best judgment he lets her go, but he can’t seem to get her out of his head. Like a stalker he follows her, making certain she doesn’t spill about what she’s seen.

Now joined in power with Elio, we hatch a plan to show to the world that the Capri name will rule over Italy. The decision stirs panic and causes a ripple effect throughout the country. Friendships and loyalties are tested. Truths are revealed as we prepare to fight any who oppose us. With a careful eye on our enemies, we are circled by others with false intent. Secrets and weaknesses are revealed and lies are taken to the grave.

Jack is courageous when the lights are on, but when they go out...not so much.

The first time I kissed Christopher Johnson, I knew he would be my biggest mistake. It was supposed to be a simple business arrangement, a few months of playing a role that came far too easily to the both of us, but it wasn't long before it became more. Love. Devotion. Heartbreak in its truest form. Some people say life is for the living, but I say life is for the prepared. To avoid unfortunate complications like having your heart broken by a man past experiences taught you, you never should have trusted in the first place.