"Some love stories don't begin with confessions. Some begin with silence, missed chances, and two people pretending they never cared." ------------ She was supposed to marry someone else... but destiny made her his wife instead. 🤍 A soft-hearted girl. A dangerously calm man. And a marriage neither of them expected. Avantika Rathore & Avyukt Vardan #SlowBurn #ArrangedMarriage #WattpadRomance

At just fourteen years old, **Ella Matcha** is a mischievous genius who loves two things more than anything else: pranking her brothers and testing the limits of technology. She never meant to steal **$300 million**. She was only trying to prank her oldest brother. One wrong account number later... She accidentally hacks the bank account of **Brian Baker**-the twenty-year-old leader of the world's most feared mafia organization, a man so powerful that governments hesitate to challenge him. Captured and brought before the infamous mafia boss, Ella expects the worst. Instead, she offers him a strawberry lollipop. What should have been a deadly interrogation turns into the most bizarre encounter of Brian's life, as the fearless little hacker cheerfully calls him **"Brother Brian"** and somehow succeeds in doing what no one else has ever managed- Making the world's most dangerous man speechless. Meanwhile, her fiercely protective brothers, **Kai** and **Taylor Matcha**, race toward the mafia headquarters, prepared to move heaven and earth for the little sister they cherish above all else. In a world ruled by power, secrets, and violence, one mischievous girl with an innocent smile is about to turn everyone's lives upside down. Sometimes... The greatest chaos doesn't come from enemies. It comes from family.

"THE DEVIL WANTS HER" - COMPLETE Nia Gracie Mercya Williams has spent her entire life living for others-a perfect daughter, a perfect sister, a perfect sacrifice. Burdened by guilt for a sin she didn't commit, suffocated by a family that treats her like a mistake, she's learned to disappear into the margins of her own life. Until the night she witnesses something she shouldn't. Saxon Dominique Russo is the devil incarnate-a mafia don who takes what he wants without apology. Cold. Ruthless. Untouchable. He's prepared to erase her as easily as he erases his enemies. But when Nia faces death with a calm acceptance and a prayer for his soul, something shatters in him. She doesn't fight. She doesn't beg. She forgives-even him. And Saxon becomes obsessed with the one thing he can't kill: her grace. What begins as pity becomes possession. Possession becomes obsession. And obsession becomes love-dark, dangerous, and absolutely consuming. But salvation comes at a cost. And Nia must choose: the safe, suffocating life she's always known, or the beautiful damnation of a man who would burn the world just to keep her. Some love stories are meant to be blessed. This one is meant to be forbidden. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual activity, which may be triggering for some readers. word count: 3000-4000 words

Genre: Mafia Romance, LGBTQ+ (WLW), Drama Themes: Fate vs choice, power imbalance, forbidden love, identity, betrayal, found family, obsession, survival An orphaned girl, newly expelled from the orphanage at eighteen, is hit by a car owned by a dying billionaire. Out of guilt-or fate-the old man saves her life and takes her into his mansion as a helper. As death approaches, he forces her into a marriage meant to secure his empire. She agrees... only to discover she is marrying a woman-cold, powerful, and far richer than the old man himself. What begins as a contract marriage becomes a slow-burn obsession neither of them dares to name. Then the past returns. Her biological parents-wealthy and ruthless-find her and demand she honor a marriage arranged at her birth. A jealous stepsister, obsessed with the man meant to marry her, decides the orphan girl should never have been found at all. Love becomes dangerous. And survival comes at a cost.

Asla thought she had escaped the worst of her past. She survived abuse, lies, and betrayal, but the scars she carries aren't easy to forget. Living in a world that tried to break her, she's determined to reclaim her life, rebuild her identity, and find a sense of peace. Two men enter her life, bound by blood but separated by ambition and obsession. One, Timothy, is cold, calculated, and relentless, a man who built his empire from nothing but intellect, drive, and patience. He doesn't flaunt his wealth or power; he effectively wields it quietly, strategically, and deadly. He is her husband, the one she vowed to trust, yet there are moments where his silence is heavier than words. The other, Ambrose, is dangerous in every sense, charming, cunning, and obsessed with control. His desires are poisonous, and the lengths he will go to get what he wants are terrifying. He represents the chaos of Asla's past, the dark seduction that nearly destroyed her, and the type of danger that leaves permanent marks on the soul. Caught between these two brothers, Asla must navigate desire, fear, and betrayal. She is no longer the girl who let others decide her fate. She has fought to survive and now fights to live fully, to reclaim her autonomy, and to protect herself from the men who would try to dominate her world again. This is a story of obsession and vengeance, love and rage, and a woman who refuses to be broken again. In a world where the line between protector and predator blurs, Asla is learning that true power comes not from fear or manipulation, but from choosing her own path, no matter who stands in her way. ⚠️ Content Warning: This story contains mature themes, including sexual assault, violence, and dark psychological content. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

On the night she was born, Aurora Thorn was discarded like a mistake. Because she was a girl. While her wealthy family celebrated the arrival of a long-awaited "son," Aurora was abandoned in the wilderness and left to die, her existence erased by a grandmother obsessed with preserving a family legacy. But fate had other plans. Rescued and raised by a brilliant yet reclusive heart surgeon, Aurora grew up far from wealth and privilege. Gifted with an extraordinary mind, she became a medical prodigy whose talent far exceeded her years. Surrounded by love, integrity, and hard work, she built a life of her own without ever knowing the truth about her birth. Until one day, everything changes. As Aurora rises through the world of medicine, hidden secrets begin to surface. A powerful family built on lies. A stolen identity. A fortune that was never meant for the boy who inherited it. And a truth buried for decades that could destroy an empire. But reclaiming what was taken from her is not Aurora's only battle. The world beyond her small mountain town is far darker than she imagined. Betrayal, jealousy, greed, and danger lurk behind smiling faces. As enemies emerge from every direction, Aurora must rely on her intelligence, resilience, and the lessons taught by the man she calls father. She was abandoned. She was forgotten. She was never supposed to survive. Now, the girl they threw away is coming back. And this time, she won't be ignored. --- **A story of revenge, hidden identity, family secrets, medical genius, and a heroine who refuses to break.** **For readers who love strong female leads, emotional family drama, and satisfying revenge with a touch of romance.**

Three months of unpaid rent. A routine eviction. That was supposed to be the extent of Officer Asher Gray's Tuesday morning. But when he forced his way into the dilapidated apartment, he didn't find a deadbeat tenant. He found a nightmare. Hidden behind a door was Aria-broken, bound, and trembling under the psychological ghost of a man who called himself "Matthew." For three years, she lived in a hell of Logan's making, a world where her body was currency and her voice was a liability. Now that Logan has vanished into the shadows, Aria is physically free, but her mind remains a prisoner. She is a ghost in a hospital gown, refusing to utter a single word to the doctors, the counselors, or the world that failed her. The only person she doesn't shrink away from is Asher. He's the one who cut the ropes; he's the one who stood between her and the darkness. When the Chief realizes that Asher is the only anchor keeping Aria from drifting away entirely, he makes an unorthodox-and dangerous-request: Asher needs to take her in. Asher Gray is a man of protocols and boundaries, and bringing a traumatized witness into his home breaks every one of them. He's annoyed, overwhelmed, and certain he's the wrong man for the job. But as the days turn into weeks, the silence in his house begins to change. Through the flicker of her hands and the tentative trust in her eyes, Aria starts to emerge from the wreckage. Asher intended to just keep her safe until the trial, but he soon realizes that the closer she gets to healing, the harder it becomes to imagine his life without her quiet presence. In the process of saving Aria, Asher might just find that he was the one who was truly lost. #1 lovestory

"Every step you take away from me only drives you closer to the brink of my madness. You belong to me, Winter. Any alternative reality or illusion you hope for- I will destroy them until your very existence is entwined with mine." -𝐈𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 Eighteen-year-old Winter has always been a quiet shadow, a shy spy avoiding the perils of the spotlight. But when she's tasked with stalking five powerful Heirs, her carefully crafted invisibility shatters. Her mission is clear: erase their scandals, track their every move, and never draw attention. Yet, when she crosses paths with Ivan Arcane-the ruthless heir to one of the world's most powerful empires-everything changes. At first, Ivan saw her as dull and dependent, an insignificant watcher in the crowd. A beautiful doll to be kept locked and safe somewhere- an innocence belonging nowhere near him or his world. But when she makes one fatal mistake, he uncovers the sharp, wild mind she's concealed beneath fragile masks of pink and purples. Now, Ivan is obsessed, determined to dismantle her defenses and claim her as his own. And In a world where power rules, Winter is no longer the Hunter in the game -she's Ivan's fixation, a prey to a predator and he'll stop at nothing to change the very narrative of the fairy tale so the villain gets the girl in the end. REVIEWS This book is so consuming. My heart is unsteady since i read this chapter. I read it trice and i am stil recovering -neilavni_love I am blown away. WTF just happend? -meladeeee I think i seriously need to go for a check up. Why does my heart race so fast reading every fucking chapter? -amara_sullivan IVAN FUCKING ARCANE I love you so much baby -googleydodley So hot for what? -kookieshopes •CHECK LIST OF TRIGGER WARNINGS INSIDE• •4 YEAR AGE GAP• •DUAL POV•

Some betrayals don't kill you immediately. They wait until you've lost everything." At twenty-four, Ava Sterling believed she had finally escaped a lifetime of rejection. Abandoned by her parents, mocked by her relatives, and treated like an unwanted burden by the very people who should have loved her, she spent years fighting for a place in the world. Then she met him. The man she trusted. The man she loved. The man who promised to stay. But promises are fragile things. On the night Ava discovers a secret powerful enough to destroy some of the most influential families in the country, she is betrayed by the people closest to her. Her reputation is ruined. Her future is stolen. And her life ends in a cold pool of blood while her enemies celebrate. Yet death is not the end. When Ava opens her eyes, she finds herself five years in the past. Back in the days when she was still weak. Back before the betrayals. Back before the lies. Back before the man she loved destroyed her. This time, she remembers everything. Every secret. Every enemy. Every smiling face hiding a knife. Determined to rewrite her fate, Ava begins a dangerous game of revenge. But changing the future comes with consequences. The people responsible for her death seem to be hiding even darker secrets than before. A mysterious man who never existed in her previous life keeps appearing whenever danger follows her. And somewhere in the shadows, someone already knows she has returned. As old enemies become new threats and forgotten truths begin to surface, Ava realizes her previous death was only the beginning of a much larger conspiracy. The question is no longer who killed her. The question is why. And when the truth finally comes out, entire families will fall. Because the woman they once cast aside has returned. This time, she won't die quietly.

Ana thought her life was perfect-picture-perfect, the kind every girl secretly wished for. A loving family. A stable job. Peace... safety... freedom. But perfection has a habit of cracking-especially when a demon is waiting in the shadows. Watching. Wanting. Claiming. Waiting for the moment he could take back what he believed was his... what he never stopped wanting. "Did you really think you could disappear?" His voice slithers through the dark, hungry, familiar. "You vanished. But my obsession? It didn't die. It grew-deeper, darker, hungrier." ANA (heart racing, stepping back): "You're insane. This isn't love-this is possession!" He smiles. Slow. Cold. Certain. "Call it whatever makes you sleep at night. But your soul? It's been sewn to mine long before your first breath." And suddenly the past-buried, burned, forgotten-begins to claw its way out. The truth is cruel. Unforgiving. Inevitable. She was never free. Just... living on borrowed time. Now she has a choice- Run from him. Fight him. Or fall into the arms of the very monster she's been hiding from. Because once Ana uncovers the truth- the lies, the blood, the twisted bond that burn him. Or love him. Or destroy them both. ⚠️ Smut Alert 📢 This story drips with obsession, dark romance, explicit scenes, sinful tension, and themes suited only for mature (18+) readers. If that's not your vibe, feel free to skip. If it is... welcome to the wicked side. 🔥💋