What if demon kings had a heart, somewhere deep within? What if they were obsessive, possessive, and yearnful? Once upon a time, there existed such an entity, and he was not one to share what he deemed his...
My name is Penelope, and upon my death, I awoke in the Otherworld. I was processed as normal. Introduced to my new life. Told that I'd slowly forget my earthly memories… until I saw his painting. Kallúm, the demon king that we owe allegiance to.His eyes followed me.
It was easy to ignore, assuming it was a facet of this world. Until I’m led to a deeply subterranean statue of him, where every newcomer makes an obligatory offering of fruit. His carved figure was surrounded by small, sweet, colorful signs of devotion--markings of every soul that had pledged allegiance before me, whether by reverence or by force. I placed mine at his feet, and his stone lids opened.
I can feel that he saw me.
Apparently, my soul has been here before, and he was hungry to catch me then. Now I’ve returned, except as far as I know, I’m just Penelope.
Come to me, tempest…
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Book 1 of the Villainous Retellings Anthology, because why does the hero always get the happy ending?
Book 1 Incarnate Charlotte Mallory October 5, 2026
Book 2 Feral Cassandra Aston October 9, 2026
Book 3 Darkling Isabella Khalidi October 12, 2026
Book 4 Timeless Amber Bunch October 16, 2026
Book 5 Delirium Dawn Darling October 19, 2026
FULL STANDALONE, guaranteed HEA.
Please visit www.charlottemallory.com for trigger warnings... it does contain spice, graphic language, graphic depictions of battle, and being captured.
Genre: Paranormal Romance