instinct by james patterson

[COMPLETED] It's a race against time. But the challenge gets even harder as there is a certain difficulty that they both have to overcome. With Bai Li facing his own inner demons, will their quest for truth spiral out of control? Will he get his honour back? Who is the enemy hiding in the shadows that Xin Lei and Bai Li would have to fight? Along this journey to find their answers, will it also spark the flames of love between them? *** Amidst the booming crack of ear-piercing gunshots, Xin Lei bumped into the ex-army officer, Major Bai Li, who recently got a dishonorable discharge. He was the only hope for her who could help her in digging the truth behind not only that syndicate chasing after her life but also to find about her father and brother who have mysteriously disappeared. Together, they set out to search for the truth, but it shapes into something much darker and sinister as they learn about the case Xin Lei's father was working on - to prove a father innocent of his little daughter's disappearance, plunging them into one of the dangerous worlds, hidden from everybody. --- Scene Excerpt --- My foot was stuck in the pit and I pushed Bai Li away from me who was trying to get me out. There was no time. The sounds of sirens were growing closer and closer. How can I let the police catch him? But my strength wasn't enough. I tugged his shirt. I begged him. 'Please go.' Bai Li grabbed my arms. "Don't push me away, Xin Lei. Soldiers never leave anyone behind. It's either we are caught together or we escape together." Before I knew it, his lips were on mine. "Whatever it is, sticking together is the only option I give you." #WSA2020. Theme - Sweets love. --- Discord - https://discord.gg/CbhNys444r Follow me on Insta - enthu_reader7 --- My other novels : 1. Because I simply love you 2. Because I cannot hurt you 3. The Mafia King's First Love **Novel cover is commissioned. Credit goes to Chainslock**

The story revolves around Stony Hill's resident genius, James Taylor as he enters his senior year of high school. He decided that he just wishes to finish his year without drama but that gets thrown out the window when he is assigned lab partners with his ex-girlfriend, Sophia Vanderbilt. One thing led to another and they kiss despite her having a boyfriend. Now his drama-free year is nothing more than a distant memory as secret affairs and past feelings make their way to the light of day.

"It was wild to think that maybe I could be normal, wild to think that maybe I had left this dangerous lifestyle," I murmured, taking a shot as I turned around only to find the gun pointed to my head. "You should know by now, love. No one ever escapes..." he said. I once believed that I was his and he was mine but now look at him, a fool with no conscience. Or maybe I had lost mine... "You better aim right and not miss because if you don't... I will kill you myself." I whispered, taking a seat and watching him with a teasing smile. I knew for a fact that I would never miss. A young woman on the rise, living a life that most can only dream of. Having no one but her colleagues from childhood. Dreams can only fathom reality until a taste of desire and love changes the rise. Having been betrayed, broken, rejected, and lost. Unico finds her purity stained with blood but no regret. In cuffs but no denial. Being sentenced, to tell the truth, therapy may be the only redemption. Unico Thora hopes to find a balance between the past and the present as she figures out the lead to her downfall.

In the dim half-light of the club, the air smelled of smoke, alcohol… and pheromones. Do-yun only wanted to carry out his mission while staying unnoticed. But instead, he found himself caught in the gaze of the man who rules the entire city. Yoon Seung-ho isn’t the kind to let go of anyone who once enters his sight. And now, what binds them is more than just a secret — it’s an instinct from which there is no escape.

"Humbra bleeds, ravaged by a relentless struggle for survival against the Leirions—powerful monsters, drunk on their bloodlust. Amidst this chaos, a young orphan, Leonard, haunted by a brutal past, discovers he is the catalyst for a grand future—a future darker than he could ever imagine. An orphan, with a brutal past and a thirst for revenge, he will need to overcome his traumas to stand a chance. Leonard's destiny intertwines with ancient secrets, unimaginable betrayals, and a world-shattering rage. The light of hope was extinguished long ago, giving way to darkness and the echoes of lament... But from this despair, a new hope arises: the Neumonds, wielders of powers that transcend life and death. Are they saviors... or harbingers of a final, devastating curse? Will Leonard be able to save everyone... or will his desire for vengeance end in a valiant death? Discover a world where... _____________________________________________________________ What to expect: An epic journey of revenge, secrets, self-discovery, and the struggle for power. A protagonist who evolves from a passive young man to a determined, overpowered warrior. The MC has a slow start for the sake of world-building. It will be better later. I PROMISE. Hang in there, and enjoy! What -NOT- to expect: Harem, NTR, Smut, Incest, or BL. Born as a Rambo. (Tagged > WeakToStrong)

!!COMPLETED!! Marv, a character with an insatiable death wish, goes on a mission to find Arioch, a badass vampire with a mysterious and uncaring past. Little does Marv know that her quest for self-destruction will lead to a series of unexpected twists and unsettling revelations, turning her world upside down. Trust me, things are about to get real interesting. *This might be a bit late but trigger warning, this book talks about dark themes and mental health.*

50 plus years after the events of the deathly hallows, Angus Potter a descendent of Harry Potter is an American now living in Fort Worth Texas. He has retired from his military service in the magical world and is living as a Rancher and magic weapons smith. That all comes to an end one fateful night he hears loud banging at the front door of house.

The story revolves around Stony Hill's resident genius, James Taylor as he enters his senior year of high school. He decided that he just wishes to finish his year without drama but that gets thrown out the window when he is assigned lab partners with his ex-girlfriend, Sophia Vortex. One thing led to another and they kiss despite her having a boyfriend. Now his drama-free year is nothing more than a distant memory as secret affairs and past feelings make their way to the light of day. Chapters will be updated weekly.

[WPC#328 entry] In the beginning, I was just a normal guy but with rare features. An albino with red eyes. However that was not the real reason for me to become their ‘Subject’. It’s like what they said, fate is the one at fault for bringing me in this situation. And because of fate itself, my life has changed forever. ‘A pure soul is like a clean, spotless cloth. But with just one drop it will stain the white fabric. The stain flowing slowly, hiding the pure beauty and bringing forth the opposite soul. A filthy, tainted soul that can't hold any good emotions for others. A corrupted soul full of sorrow and darkness.' [Visit my other novel: 'Protagonist's Chaperone']

James, who was once an average part-timer, had found himself involved in a shooting at work, which led to his death. After his death, he discovered that he had been reincarnated in another world with the same name; however, he was a part of the Belfork family, which had been one of the 8 great noble families that governed Zalon. What ventures and challenges will James face in his second life as the son of a great family?