Cherry is a single Filipina mother supporting her 23 year old daughter Jane while she finishes her studies. However, sparks fly when Jane discovers what exactly Cherry does to earn enough to allow them to live comfortably. But anger turns to curiosity and the lives of the two women change forever.
Lorraine Miller find a large black man waiting for her in her home. He threatens to kill her 2 youngest children if she does not to exactly what he says. He then tells her that the only thing she is allowed to say is "I think that is a great idea" to anyone who asks her a question or for her opinion. What follows next is a sick game between Lorraine and her 14 year old son as a nice, prim, proper and prude mom is pushed to her absolute limits in a desperate attempt to keep her family safe.
A story in the World of Cronos Universe
Queen Alera, a deadly elf queen whose cunning and military prowess is the best the continent has ever seen leads her army against an invading Orc Horde. She does not give her opponent their proper respect and is quickly outmatched.
A young man inherits a genie from his estranged, altruistic grandfather, expecting riches and power. But his twisted desires reshape their bond into one of dominance and submission, pushing the boundaries of morality and magic. As the genie struggles with loyalty and autonomy, her master revels in control, testing the limits of her obedience. Dark power games ensue in a tale of unchecked greed, raw temptation, and the haunting consequences of absolute power.