They said that Saint James’s Asylum for Women was abandoned. They were wrong

The abandoned sanctuary across the forest is the perfect place for my psychology research. Once the playground for a horrific crime scene, it will be the key to my future.

It has to be.

Because I need a good grade, need to find a well-paid job. Need to be freed from those who control my life.

And tonights the night.

But as soon as I set foot between those gothic walls, I feel something sinister. And theyre not just gruesome memories that make the others run and hide.

No, someone is out there, and they are creating a whole new playground.

One thing is for sure…the asylum is not abandoned.

And those who are inside, have been waiting…for me.

Welcome to Saint-Laurent Boarding College for boys.

Where the secret brotherhood of the Alpha Fraternarii seep through the ancient walls.

Are you hungry, brother?

Silver, gold, bronze and copper.

One invitation.

Two hours, wrapped in silver, bronze, gold and copper.

Three competitors in the dark.

Four brothers hunting you down.

Five seconds before youll alter your life.

How far would you go to become part of the elite?

I know you.

I know you from class. You're isolated. Frustrated.

Yeah, I know you.

Trapped with your wings pinned, like a sullen, surly butterfly.

Tonight, in the moonlit woods, you will falter. While you search for the torched lights that should lead you to freedom, your fear will keep you from finding it. But I will set you free, if you let me have my way.

I'll obscure your senses, hunt you down, let you stumble and dip into my web, and devour you like the pretty papillon who should be mine.

My chosen one.

Welcome to the Wicked Chase, a game for brothers and participants.

After all, wouldn't you want a chance for more wealth?

The rules are easy—you only need to last for two hours in the woods of Monterrey Castle.

We. Are. Privileged.

I provoke you.

I invade your thoughts, imagination and solitude.

My timid librarian.

By now you must have noticed how no one else speaks to you. I've silenced them, and they have left you for me alone. Tonight, in the moonlit woods, you will try to escape. You will flee, terrified of my reach, of my horse, of the power I carry.

The first two times I let you go. Not this time. This time you're all mine to hunt. All mine to claim.

Ill chase you down, hurt you with my weapon, and soothe your wounds. I'll make you mine.

There's no escape anymore. You are my chosen one.

Welcome to the Wicked Chase, a game for brothers and participants.

After all, wouldn't you want a chance for more wealth?

The rules are easy—you only need to last for two hours in the woods of Monterrey Castle.

We. Are. Privileged.

Long summer nights, the rustle of leaves and flowers in full bloom.

It's the perfect time of the year to live life the fullest, plan for tomorrow and forget about yesterday. But what happens when the shadows come out to play?

After all…you won't see it coming until it hits you in the Shadows in Bloom.

Jessie Walker, Becca Steele, Chani Lynn Feener, Harleigh Beck, Marie Ann, Julie Anne Addicott and Lola Malone have come together to bring you deliciously exhilarating late summer inspired novella-length darkish romance stories featuring new and/or familiar characters.

I mark you.

I mark your skin, soul and your life.

My captive.

When you entered my world, completely unprepared, I snatched you up and had you caged before your mother realised what happened. Not that she can do anything to change your destiny. After all, it's her debt you're paid off by being mine.

But family obligations must be respected, even if it means letting you go. But I will fight to get you back.

I love a good fight.

Tonight, in the deserted castle, we're holding a party. You are our honoured guest–my brothers have been waiting for you.

They are hungry, and want to play. As for me? I want you back.

Ill woo your mind, carve your delicate skin, and mark your flesh, until you're mine again.