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The Ritual (L.O.R.D.S Book 1)
$25.00
The Ritual
by Shantel Tessier
Power demands devotion.
Obedience is the price of protection.
The Ritual is a brutal, intoxicating dark college romance where secret societies rule, loyalty is enforced through fear, and love is tangled with control. Drawn into a world governed by ancient traditions and ruthless men, she learns quickly that survival means submission—or becoming something far more dangerous.
This story blurs the line between protection and possession, desire and domination. Masks are worn, rules are absolute, and once chosen, there is no walking away unchanged.
✨ Expect:
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Dark secret society & ritualized power dynamics
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Obsession, control, and psychological tension
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Morally gray antiheroes
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High heat with dangerous undertones
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A relentless, addictive atmosphere
Perfect for readers who crave extreme dark romance with no safety rails, The Ritual is not a gentle love story—it’s a descent into devotion, dominance, and the shadows people choose.
🖤 Content warnings strongly advised before reading.