Demonic Tales and Adventures Series by Shea Balik

From the ashes of personal tragedy, Kian Williams had navigated the stormy seas of life, tossed from one foster home to the next without a say in his destiny. College became his sanctuary, a haven where he could finally map out his future, at least academically. But real freedom still eluded him, keeping him tethered to the choices made by friends rather than himself. It wasn't until his senior year that the signs aligned, and Kian realized the importance of steering his own course... moreFrom the ashes of personal tragedy, Kian Williams had navigated the stormy seas of life, tossed from one foster home to the next without a say in his destiny. College became his sanctuary, a haven where he could finally map out his future, at least academically. But real freedom still eluded him, keeping him tethered to the choices made by friends rather than himself. It wasn't until his senior year that the signs aligned, and Kian realized the importance of steering his own course.Alec Walker, a man harboring a secret that could eclipse the sun, one he could never share, not even with Kian - the man he suspected was his soulmate. Shielding Kian from the invisible dangers of Alec’s world became his sole mission. But to do that, he had to hide Kian from those close to him. The irony was, as much as he longed for distance, Alec found himself constantly drawn to Kian.With their worlds set for an inevitable and dramatic collision, will Alec's protectiveness be enough to keep Kian safe? Will Kian be able to accept Alec, not only for his dishonesty, but also for his true identity? Alec was prepared to move heaven and earth to call Kian his own, but only if Kian could forgive him. Was their love story predestined for a heartbreak, or would it survive against all odds?PLEASE This is an ongoing series that centers around 1 fated couple. There is light cliffhanger at the end of book 1. less

A Game of Destiny.From the tender age he'd helplessly witnessed his mother's brutal murder, young Kian had lost all faith in destiny. But now, meandering along the rugged trails of the Appalachian Mountains towards an unearthly realm - the dominion of malevolent demons, he found himself reevaluating. The trials of his past, as staggering as they'd been, were about to seem inconsequential compared to the extraordinary journey he was on the brink of... moreA Game of Destiny.From the tender age he'd helplessly witnessed his mother's brutal murder, young Kian had lost all faith in destiny. But now, meandering along the rugged trails of the Appalachian Mountains towards an unearthly realm - the dominion of malevolent demons, he found himself reevaluating. The trials of his past, as staggering as they'd been, were about to seem inconsequential compared to the extraordinary journey he was on the brink of.His guardian and celestial mate, Alec, grappled with a deep-seated desire to protect Kian from the terrifying reality of his own kind. Yet, when the all-powerful Council gave a stark ultimatum — assimilate into their realm or face certain death, Alec was left powerless. He admired Kian's resilience, his refusal to bow to intimidation. But his undying love for Kian had him wishing that, for once, his mate would retreat, evading undue danger.Would the unveiling of hidden truths plunge Kian into greater peril or alter the course of their entwined fate forever? less

As Alec felt the cold steel of a knife puncture his hand, his mind erupted into chaos. His soul screamed in protest, yearning to turn back the hands of time and prevent the unthinkable. His mate, Kian, had thrown himself into the jaws of danger, offering himself sacrificially for demons. The question that echoed the loudest in his Would Kian even survive the ordeal?When Kian felt Alec's warm blood mix with his own, a searing inferno ignited within his veins. The pain was beyond comprehension... moreAs Alec felt the cold steel of a knife puncture his hand, his mind erupted into chaos. His soul screamed in protest, yearning to turn back the hands of time and prevent the unthinkable. His mate, Kian, had thrown himself into the jaws of danger, offering himself sacrificially for demons. The question that echoed the loudest in his Would Kian even survive the ordeal?When Kian felt Alec's warm blood mix with his own, a searing inferno ignited within his veins. The pain was beyond comprehension. He found himself teetering on the razor's edge between sanity and delirium, questioning whether he could bear it or if it would claim his life.The shockwaves of Kian's sacrifice resonated among both humans and demons. None had envisioned a scenario where Kian would risk everything for demonkind. Yet, as he did, even those who were skeptical of a human’s place amongst them found themselves applauding his audacity.The looming uncertainty of what this meant for demons was cast aside for now. As worry devoured Alec—having lost control over his supernatural abilities with his mate on the brink—the only thing that mattered was Kian's survival. less