webnovel
avatar

Alpha Novels & Books - WebNovel

Popular Search

Novels967

Popular
  • altalt

    Chosen by Fate, Rejected by the Alpha

    Eighteen-year-old Trinity is unlike any other werewolf in her pack. For one, there were unusual circumstances surrounding her birth, for another, she is the only pack member to never shift into a wolf form. So now she doesn't quite belong anywhere. Not quite human and not quite wolf. She thought she would be able to live her life how she wanted when she had turned eighteen. Go to college, make some friends, have some fun. But what is she to do when the dangerously sexy Alpha literally falls right into her lap? "I am not human, and I am not a wolf. I don't belong anywhere..." "...we both know that no one is going to mate with me, and even if they did, they would just reject me anyway." What is the sexy, brooding Alpha going to do? The elders are making him hold these ridiculous parties to search for a mate. He doesn't want a mate, but he knows he needs a mate to finish the Alpha Circle. Without a mate, a Luna for the pack, his people would suffer. And what is he going to do when he stumbles across the girl that fate has chosen for him and he finds out she has no wolf? "This cannot be!" I roared. "There is no way that I can mate with a girl that does not even have a wolf. She will be too weak. She will be inferior. She will not be strong enough to be a Luna." "I simply could not accept her as my mate. Not fully. It wasn't safe for her. She would get herself killed. And she would bring my pack down with her." When these two meet, sparks will surely fly. But will it be from passion, or their constant fighting? Neither of them wanted a mate. Neither of them wants the mate that fate chose for them. And neither of them can make that mate bond go away. What are they going to do now that they're literally stuck with each other? ***Rating Warning*** Adult Language Violence Strong Sexual Content THIS BOOK IS UNDERDER AN EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT AND IT IS NOT TO BE POSTED OR PUBLISHED ANYWHERE ELSE. Follow me to find my other books or ask me question, thanks for reading!!! FOLLOW ME AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK https://discord.gg/8wrYgHqemB https://twitter.com/DCinMI https://www.facebook.com/deni.chance.71 https://www.instagram.com/dcinmi87/ ***COVER ART IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR AND WAS ILLUSTRATED BY VICTORIA DAYEN OF MSPUGLUVER'S ART***

    Deni_Chance · Fantasy
    4.8
  • altalt

    Rise of the Dark Alpha

    [COMPLETE - SILVER $8,000USD WINNER: Werewolf Competition 2022] Zev prowled towards her, all shining, brutal beauty, his chin low and those incredible, piercing eyes fixed on her. He didn’t stop until they were toe-to-toe and he blocked her view of every other male in the circle. His eyes dipped to her mouth as he leaned in, his whisper playing on her skin. “You. Are. Mine.” His deep voice twanged in her belly as the howls of the wolf pack rose from behind him to echo across the mountains of Thana, while the other Chimera protested his claim. Fighting the urge to stroke his broad, bare chest with her shaking hands, Sasha forced herself to tilt her head and raise an eyebrow. “So bold for a pup who just found his fangs.” The other males roared with laughter. Ignoring their taunts, Zev’s eyes sparked and he leaned even closer, the scruff on his jaw tickling her cheek as he smiled. “So bold for a human who already knows the pleasure of gasping my name.” She shivered when his teeth grazed her ear. ***** Just days after Sasha gave herself to her childhood love, he disappeared. Five years later, on a dark city street, Zev came back—with danger on his tail. Zev is Chimera: Half-human, half-wolf. Made in a secure research lab, his existence is a secret. But when the powerful men who created him try to kill the only woman who ever made his heart sing, Zev snaps their leash and steals her away to the brutal, hidden world of the Chimera clans. Torn between the magnetic draw of her first love and the painful betrayal of his disappearance, Sasha tries to keep Zev at arms-length. But when they reach this mysterious world, Zev discovers that in his absence the humans took control and stole almost all the females. The Chimera are dying—and Zev isn’t Alpha anymore. Now, Zev must fight his own people to win the right to mate his only love. Can he prove to her that his long-ago promise to protect her heart, as well as her body, was true? Or will the humans cross worlds to hunt the wolf and tear the lovers apart forever? [Mature content, no sexual assault] Cover Image by Aenaluck and used by permission with paid copyright. See more gorgeous art and support the artist at www.patreon.com/aenaluck

    AimeeLynn · Fantasy
    4.9
  • altalt

    Sold To An Alpha

    [8th place in Werewolf Competition, 2022] [CAUTION: RATED 18: NO RAPE] Is it believably possible to love a man who's been rejected by all women? Leia is sold in the name of marriage to the most controversial man in the nation in exchange for monetary favors; Mr. Adrik Avalanzo, the scarred one.  He is rumored to be a hideous and fearless beast covered in scars, both physically and emotionally. His appearance is enough to chase off women. Even though he is the wealthiest, whom many envy, they consider him a plague. Thrust into a loveless marriage, how would a pridefully stubborn, hot-headed girl like Leia deal with him? And how would he deal with her? Will he try to dominate her? Or woo her passionately?  Will Leia accept him despite his physical deformity? Will she get past her pride? Her short temper? Or even untie the knot she'd tied over her heart to accept him? Will their marriage turn out to be one that all the people of high society envy? Or could this marriage be the subsequent tragedy of the century? ______________ The cover is not mine and belongs to its rightful owner. the owner's credit Follow me on Instagram @angellily_draws i

    AngelLily · Fantasy
    4.8
  • altalt

    The Alpha's Bride

    Alpha Damon, the unmated Alpha of the largest pack in North America, is facing reality where Elders are pressuring him to marry a bride of their choice. A marriage of convenience. A marriage for power. Damon is aware that Elders want to use him in their schemes, and he is determined to show them that he is no one's pawn. No one can force him into marriage, not even the Moon Goddess. “I don’t need a woman in my life to obstruct me. A girlfriend is a nuisance, a wife would be a problem, and a mate would be a disaster.” Will he give in? Which one will he choose? Will he have a choice once he finds his mate? Join Damon on his journey during which he will broaden his horizons and change in the most unexpected ways when the right woman enters his life. --- Note: the main storyline ends with chapter 986. --- Connect with me. Discord: https://discord.gg/cFaejHB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedSonia.Novels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsonia_novels/ --- I own the cover. --- Give my other novels a try! - Amara - Reunion - The Supreme Alpha - Is this Destiny? - Accident Prone

    RedSonia · Fantasy
    4.8
  • altalt

    Rejected My Alpha Mate

    "Who are you?" I came awake with a jerk, disoriented and aching all over. A heavy male body lay beside me---we were both naked except for the sheet covering our bodies. I searched my memories of the night before, trying to figure out how I had gotten here while attempting to wrap the sheet around my body. I stopped when I realized I'd leave my bed partner totally nude. I remembered myself saying over and over, "I'm your mate!" I eased myself off the bed to look for clothes. I tried to be as quiet as I could so I didn't wake up the stranger. His scent was all over me, all over everything really. Rich and masculine, every time I breathed I felt as if I was being surrounded by the forest with hints of wood and a warm spice I couldn't name. I wanted to crawl back into bed beside him and never leave. My wolf, Rayne, grumbled in my head, "We shouldn't leave! He is our mate!"

    Caroline Above Story · Fantasy
    4.5
  • altalt

    ALPHA.

    Menerima perjodohan hanya untuk balas dendam. Itulah yang di lakukan Alpha Shaqille Elvern kepada istrinya Aranka Demetria Carden, wanita yang ia nikahi lima tahun yang lalu. Istri yang tidak pernah ia sentuh bahkan sangat ia benci. Bukan tanpa alasan Alpha Shaqille Elvern membenci Aranka Demetria, kebencian Alpha Shaqille bermula dari satu kejadian pembunuhan yang terjadi hingga menewaskan Aldrich Casey Elvern, Ayah Alpha Shaqille. Dan pelaku pembunuhan sadis tersebut tidak lain adalah Ayah dari Aranka Demetria, yaitu Acheron Flavio Carden. Semua berawal dari cinta masa lalu dan obsesi juga ambisi demi merebut sebuah harta kekayaan yang di milikin oleh keluarga Elvern. Hingga balas dendam pun terjadi. Di mana Acheron Flavio Carden membuat satu kesalahan karena membiarkan Alpha Shaqille tetap hidup dan akhirnya menjadi bencana bagi keluarganya. Bagaimana Aranka Demetria menghadapi sikap dingin dan kebencian dari suaminya Alpha Shaqille Elvern. Suami yang sangat di cintainya, bagaimana Aranka melewati masa-masa sulit untuk kembali merebut hati suaminya yang juga di cintai oleh wanita lain. Dan bagaimana reaksi Aranka Demetria saat mengetahui rahasia besar yang di sembunyikan oleh Ayahnya selama ini. Dan bagaimana Alpha Shaqille melewati hari-harinya yang di penuhi oleh kebencian, melawati mimpi buruk, dan kerinduan kepada orang-orang yang sangat di cintainya.

    Audrey_16 · Urban
    5.0
  • altalt

    Alpha

    Following the overthrow of Alban Soto, the City struggles to recover from its former oppressive rule. These efforts are challenges by a mysterious group known only by its Alpha sigil, who's acts of malice soon become deadly.

    The_Inkblotch · War
    Not enough ratings
  • altalt

    CEO'S ROGUE ALPHA

    "Who the hell is that?" I whispered more to myself than my assistant Zeeb Elijah who stood next to me at the Golden Shifter Pack Annual dinner. "No," Zeeb seethed Vehemently. "Don't even think about it, Lucian. That is the Rogue Alpha Conri Dolf. He was exiled from the pack and only shows himself during the annual dinner as demanded by the pack elders. It is said he killed his mate and went rogue. I am warning you, Lucian, that is one forbidden territory that you can venture into." ********************************** Billionaire CEO Lucian Freki is a name that generates all kinds of feelings amongst the Golden Shifter Pack of Alaska. Tall, handsome, wealthy bachelor, arrogant, and a bastard playboy who refused to settle down. Until his eyes land on Rogue Alpha Conri Dolf… Lucian is drawn in by Conri’s powerful demeanor and his deep ocean eyes. According to the pack, Conri was exiled after the death of his mate and he went rogue. He lives alone in the deep mountains of Alaska and rumor has it that he is volatile and kills anyone who dares approach him. Just one look made Lucian crave Conri. He begins a slow, wicked seduction to sate his desires and possess Conri. Lucian will stop at nothing to get Conri back in the golden pack, amidst the lurking enemies that want Conri dead and discover the secrets behind his exile.

    Anna_Baibe · LGBT+
    4.8
  • altalt

    Alpha, Alpha, Beta? I Transmigrated into an Omegaverse as a boy?!

    (MATURE CONTENT) I GOT HIT BY A TRUCK AND GOT INTO A STEAMY RELATIONSHIP WITH TWO FREAKING ALPHAS! I guess I was facing Karma. Who knew I'd be reincarnated into an alternate universe as a BOY?! And I became a BETA! why didn't I become an OMEGA? Afterall, I was more pretty than any male omega out there, probably because I was a girl in my last life. Well, living the life of a boy is so much easier. That way, I can do stuff I always snuck to do. Hehe. Ahem! Anyway, I got an apartment with two hot Alpha hunks, who I assumed to be dating but they weren't. They were something like friends with benefits. I somehow get involved in their 'relationship' and have to spend my day with at least one of them. It was exhausting but fulfilling. By the way, there seems to be something weird going on with my body. Do Betas become Omegas overnight? It might just be me being overly sensitive but just in case... If you wanna know more about what I'm talking about, read this new story. You'll like it.

    Byul_Byre · LGBT+
    4.9
  • altalt

    My Darling Alpha

    [Warning: Mature Content R18] Aubrey Young knows she’s average. She has average looks, average height, average personality, average intelligence and she likes it that way. The less attention on her the better. One day she catches the attention of a decidedly un-average “man.” Forget average, he is the hottest guy in the university, Rhyland Leslie Darling. Rhyland is uber rich, smart, and handsome. And he knows it. He also has a secret. He is a werewolf and an Alpha at that. An inveterate playboy, he has sworn never to settle down after seeing the destruction ‘love’ has brought to his family. That is until he meets Aubrey. Irresistibly drawn to her unique scent, Rhyland discovers that only Aubrey has the ability to calm him down during his HEAT. But it’s not only Rhyland who is attracted to Aubrey. It quickly becomes apparent that she has a scent that can enhance the abilities of ALL the werewolves and another powerful race… VAMPIRES. With this unwanted unique ability, Aubrey becomes sought after by the two constantly warring races. She soon realizes she has to stick with Rhyland, the only one strong enough to protect her. Along the way, Aubrey finds out that she was not as "average" as she once thought, that she is actually one of the remaining survivors of a SPECIAL RACE. Soon, Aubrey realizes that she herself must grow stronger in order to protect her loved ones and defeat a formidable enemy. Get ready for a fantasy love story that takes you on a roller coaster of emotions! ^u^ Disclaimer: I do not own the cover illustration. Credits go to the original artist. Send me a message! I'm in Discord as buttonswrites.

    ButtonsWrites · Fantasy
    4.8
  • altalt

    Alpha Academy BL

    MATURE CONTENT Henri is the only child of the Royal family of Reinhold and is the heir to the throne. He is born as an anomaly, a male Omega in a world where male and female statuses are rigid. Males are Alphas and Females are Omegas, there is no in-between. There were no preparations made for unheard-of cases like his so he was brought up like an Alpha. Henri was homeschooled for most of his early life as the Prince but now he is required to attend the most prestigious college in Reinhold. He doesn't act like an Omega but looks like one and when he is thrown into a school full of Alphas after being sheltered his whole life, college isn't just about academics anymore. DISCLAIMER: The cover is not mine, all credits to the owner. If you'd like me to take it down, just let me know.

    Aryna_Stan · LGBT+
    Not enough ratings
  • altalt

    Hunted By My Alpha

    The hunt is on... Cara, a shy and friendless librarian, doesn't know why the notorious player Rig Landon has suddenly started paying her attention. After escaping the iron grip of her alcoholic father, she's at university to learn, not to play, and she tells Rig so repeatedly. But Rig bet his packmates that he could seduce any human female they choose—and they chose Cara. Cara's total lack of game puts every one of Rig's seductive talents to the test. However, he's persistent, and the more time they spend together, the less Rig cares about the bet and the more he cares about Cara. Which poses a problem because Rig is carrying a big secret. A deadly secret. Turns out Rig isn't the only one hunting Cara... Will Rig's secrets end Cara's life before he can show her she's more to him than just prey?

    Aimee Lynn Lane · Urban
    5.0
  • altalt

    Alpha Reborn!

    Amidst the frosty grip of the Imperial Frost Clan, a young Prince named Evan was burdened with a life of ceaseless misfortune. The weight of his crown brought constant threats from those who coveted his position, and his health began to wither away at a tender age as he was consumed by a debilitating paranoia. As his very soul hung in the balance and his Fall From Grace seemed inevitable, fate intervened in a most peculiar manner. In a moment of unbridled clarity, Evan was granted a striking vision of his past life - one in which he was a nefarious villain who lost everything after a futile attempt to murder his nemesis. As the realization that he had been reincarnated into the game he once played dawned upon him, Evan swore to defy his destiny and forge a new path for himself. Yet, the road ahead is strewn with countless obstacles and a formidable cycle of fate that seems nigh impossible to overcome. Will Evan's sheer willpower and determination to break free from his predetermined fate be enough to propel him towards a brighter future? The answer awaits in the thrilling tale of Evan's quest to carve out his own destiny! ... Release rate= 2 chap/day

    Crimson_ink · Fantasy
    4.4
  • altalt

    The Alpha Contract Mate

    18+ [In all you do, never taunt an alpha]. There are hints of LGBT in volume one. [Volume One]: Alpha Dominic Crane is in potential trouble. He is about to be challenged by his half-brother who just recently took over their Uncle's pack a week after his death. And although Dom has a dangerous reputation himself, his brother doesn't care and will do anything to collect Dom's territory, even if it means war for both their packs. Afraid that he might be outmatched due to their late uncle's connections, Dom creates a drastic plan.  Natalie West is stuck. As a female werewolf and the daughter of an alpha, one would think she has it all. But she doesn't because she is weak. Or so they all think. The moment her father discovered she was Kage, he began to look for ways to get rid of her. And when she discovers her father has secured a loveless mating with an Alpha she hates with every fiber of her being, Natalie reaches her last straw. But then suddenly, an Alpha more ruthless than her fiance comes blazing into her life with a dangerous proposition that could potentially start a war, but also give her freedom. And Natalie is very tempted to go through with it.  What they both don't know is that things are not as cut-throat as they think. For fate, their wolves, and a very mysterious enemy have other plans for them.  _______________ Volume Two is DAVINA and FIONA'S story and it was supposed to begin dropping on the 11th of April 2023. Unfortunately, it will no longer be dropping on WEBNOVEL due to their actions against me. If you want to know why I won't be updating my books on this platform anymore, simply chat me up on Discord: Jenival_Enyia#5546 or read the second Auxiliary chapter. UPDATE RATE: No longer updating.

    Jenival_Enyia · Fantasy
    4.9
  • altalt

    The Alpha King

    SHES MINE, MINE TO HEAL, MINE TO LOVE *** I have problems but don't we all? The difference is, will mine lead to my destruction or resolution? Will it lead me to my soul mate or keep me forever lonely? Will I be able to overcome my misery or welcome it as company? *** Victoria Miguel has always been an outcast and she's never understood why. When her mate finally finds her she does not want anything to do with him as she fears he will take one look at her and reject her just like everyone else has but he doesn't, in fact he is possessive, demanding and controlling. Victoria fears the more time she spends with her mate the more she is likely to cave and give in. The fact that her life and his is threatened makes her staying away from him extremely difficult. What will happen? Will she give in? Will he heal her soul?

    chillnutella · Fantasy
    4.7
  • altalt

    UNTAMED: THE ALPHA

    TW: DARK ROMANCE FANTASY ================ He was Chaos, the shattering soul that was deemed to wreak havoc and the cause of thousands of deaths. Fear was a cloak that engulfed his existence. He didn’t want anything except to find every piece of his damn soul, until the little white wolf entered his life. He wanted her. Chaos didn’t care if he had to spill blood more than necessary, still he wanted her. “You will put yourself in a battle against them,” He said begrudgingly. “Give up the girl.” Yet, he stared into his eyes and he knew he wouldn’t be able to change his decision, as if it was already written on the stone. “The girl stays. Touch her and I will show them what Chaos is.”

    jikanyotomare · Fantasy
    4.6
  • altalt

    The Supreme Alpha

    Duke lost his family during the werewolf war and Seraphina became his light in the darkness. Duke is adamant about protecting Seraphina and reclaiming what was his by birth, even if he needs to risk his life by awakening the powerful beast that sleeps within him. Seraphina paid a heavy price in exchange to be with the love of her life. Others made that choice for her. She is determined to get stronger so that she can regain what's lost, and she swore to secure everything that's dear to her. Will she be able to fulfill that promise when the man she loves needs to risk his life if he wants to live? Join Seraphina and Duke as they uncover their pasts and build their future while fighting against the vicious creatures who see them as a threat. --- FL and ML are both strong, smart, and they would do anything for each other. Expect drama, mystery, and romance in a modern fantasy setting. If you are under age 18 or sensitive to adult content, I suggest you skip this novel. This is the second book in the series Amara, and you can read it independently. --- Book 1 in the Amara series, "Amara - Reunion", will give you a better understanding of the hardships Seraphina and Duke went through in order to be together. --- Connect with me and other fellow readers, and see additional photos. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedSonia.Novels Discord: https://discord.gg/cFaejHB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsonia_novels/ --- I own the cover. --- Give my other novels a try!

    RedSonia · Fantasy
    5.0
  • altalt

    Taking the Alpha King

    After being made Beta of the Ganymede pack, Cayden Hawks must learn to navigate his new responsibilities, a growing civil war, and his feelings for his best friend, Alpha King Maverick Richards. When Maverick’s Luna-to-be shows up, Cayden’s world takes a turn for the worst. This story is rated 18+ for explicit language and sexual content. Taking the Alpha King is created by Kunfetti, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

    kunfetti · Fantasy
    4.8
  • altalt

    Impregnated By The Female Alpha

    When Liam Snow the one and only male Omegarian-alpha to ever exist, pretends to be a full alpha, only to be able to work in the packhouse, because omegas are not allowed to work there. Anastasia Rain, the most powerful true-blood female alpha to ever exist, the head alpha of Midnight pack, despises omegas and their scents, and that’s the reason why omegas are not allowed to work in the packhouse. The Midnight Pack is a werewolf pack that’s been led by female alphas for the last three centuries and has become one of the largest and most powerful packs out there. ______ Lovers to Enemies to Lovers WomanxMan Dom female lead Dom/Sub(verse) male lead Omegaverse Mpreg (male-pregnancy) 150k-200k words

    AuthorWissal · Fantasy
    5.0
  • altalt

    Alpha Razor King

    Warning: Dark Romance! In the heart of Upper Ville lies a cursed werewolf pack, haunted by the Moon goddess herself. Isabella Ferris, a reckless and wolfless omega, yearns for an alpha mate who will bow to her every whim. But fate has other plans when she crosses paths with Razor King, the feared, cruel, and domineering alpha of the Bloody Skull pack, whom everyone bows to. Forced into marriage by a dark bargain, Isabella is thrown into the brutal world of werewolves and Mafia power struggles.

    Francesca_Anthony · Fantasy
    Not enough ratings
  • altalt

    The Forbidden Alpha

    Adea isn’t interested in dating or finding her Goddess-chosen mate. She’s determined to ignore the nightmares that plague her sleep, keep her job at Half Moon pack, and live a peaceful life. When her best friend, Mavy begs her to go with her to Desert Moon to find her mate, she can’t say no. What does Adea do when she’s the one to find her mate at the Crescent Moon Ball? Will she be able to figure out what her nightmares are trying to warn her about? When she pieces it all together can she change her fate?

    jpsina · Fantasy
    Not enough ratings
  • altalt

    Mated to A Rival Alpha

    [COMPLETE] [WARNING: MATURE CONTENT 21+ // Mercy Makes You Weak] “And when the sun goes down on your grave, let it be known, that it was all my doing.” ***** Tired of the shit-show put on by her apparent ‘mates’, Kim Rania, the most powerful, ruthless, and psychotic alpha of the Obren kingdom declares that she will not take a mate, a decision that no one questions, not even the mighty werewolf king. However, her announcement unlocks a pandora of betrayal, chaos, secrets, and unforgivable sins; which brews in her, a new tornado of anger, hate, and a great desire for retribution, a need she must fulfill. At the center of all that, is her ‘clueless’ true mate, the man she has grown to hate with everything she has and doesn't have; a man determined to cripple her rule with the unfortunate aid of her parents – Park Jihoon, alpha of her rival pack, Calindra. Rania knows she has a choice to make. To either forgive them and give in to her mate bond, or to burn them all and everything they hold dear. However her anger is too great and it drives her to seek the help of humanity’s greatest evil & immortal psycho, the lycan Kaia Seto, the soulless barbarian of barbarians, who is a little too willing to help her with her vengeance. Perhaps Kaia just has a good heart, right? But what if there is another reason Kaia is open to helping, will the psycho alpha agree to it, just for her vengeance?

    she_osprey · Fantasy
    5.0
  • altalt

    A Weekend With The Alpha

    He rose and moved towards me, my heart picking up its pace with every step he took. His hand stroked the side of my face, causing a tingle to rush through me and I shivered at his touch just like earlier. He leaned in and his breath fanned over my face, hot, weakening, and mind-numbing. "You should be running, Zera," he said with a voice so raw it made me shudder against him. "The most sensible thing to do is run from someone like me." "I don't want to run." I stubbornly stated, worn out with his long game. It wasn't helping anyone. He wanted me, I could see that, and I wanted him too. His nose rubbed against mine, and he moved his forehead against mine. "Oh darling, but you should. I won't be like those little boys you've been with. I won't stop when you want me to. I won't stop until I'm completely buried in your mind and soul. You will belong to me."

    Glory Tina · Urban
    Not enough ratings
  • altalt

    Alpha“s lust

    I used to be a normal werewolf living in the town, but the only mistake I made when I turned eighteen was attending the mating ritual. Who would"ve thought that I would end up bumping into the cruelest werewolf in history—Aiden Davis?! This guy was famous for his anger issues, and wouldn"t even think twice before directly killing off anyone with his fierce claws! But what was even more terrifying was that this kind of guy chose me as his mate! How could I bear to reject the proposal?! I was simply so terrified to the point of fainting! But why did this cruel monster suddenly become...sweet?

    NewEraCulture · Urban
    Not enough ratings