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Guns and Glances by Ben · Loreum

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Guns and Glances

Ben

@liqourseasonoog

Dark Romance Thriller

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Jimmy and The Ghost of Alister
When psychometric prodigy James Kingston (Jimmy) arrives at Transylvania’s sinister Ashen Academy, he uncovers a horrific secret: a secret order siphoning the psychic energy of gifted students. Teaming up with the brave groundskeeper’s daughter, Clara, Jimmy must decipher ancient clues, battle dark parasitic forces beneath Carpathian crypts, and untangle a century-old conspiracy, all while falling deeply in love amidst the gothic shadows.

Raised as a weapon by a ruthless organization, Baron lives for duty until he meets a captivating woman who awakens his dormant heart. But their passionate romance shatters when he discovers she is a government spy sent to infiltrate his order. As loyalties fracture and deadly secrets emerge, they face the ultimate dilemma: betray everything they've sworn to protect, or destroy each other for the mission.

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The Narcissist And The Dark Empath

Billionaire Damon Pine rules the dark from his cliffside fortress, breaking women with ruthless precision until he meets Genevieve. A dark empath with terrifying intuition, she turns his psychological games back on him. The more he tries to force her hatred, the deeper he drowns in his own obsession. A toxic tale of dark romance, chaos, passion, and lethal hidden truths.

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The girl they didn't believe in.

Born into an Igbo family where her father sees educating a girl child as a waste of resources, a young girl must fight for her dreams against rejection, discrimination, and family expectations. With little support, she struggles to build a better future. Can she prove her worth to a father who never believed in her, or will his rejection destroy her dreams?

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