When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.

Elle's the wedding photographer and Dean's the most eligible bachelor and best man at the season's biggest wedding. Can Elle deny her feelings and stay professional, or will she give into her heart's desire and nab him while she can? *** After losing her husband, Elle Grace, ran away to a country town, determined to live life shut away with her memories. But when the once-prominent photographer dives back into work, she invites exactly the type of man she could fall in love with. Dean Stewart, wants her, as a wedding photographer, that is. Though taking on Dean as a client is strictly business, Elle can't deny her attraction. The more she ignores him, the more charming he gets, relentlessly trying to steal what's left of her broken heart. When the professional and personal lines blur and heads turn in disbelief, Elle is forced to choose: go back to the lonely life she planned for herself or give love, and Dean, another chance? [Inspired by a true story.] *** [Content warning: This story contains loss, grief, and themes of bullying.] Cover designed by Cat Neasby.

Synopsis: Xu Ming knew that he should be dead but he suddenly found himself in a woman's body once he woke up. On top of that, it was a married woman. Fortunately for him, the relationship between them was not good so his new life was not that bad. A certain husband coldly said, "Don't interfere with my life." A certain wife indifferently answered, "Okay." Therefore, a certain wife thought that it would be easy to get a divorce. After some time has passed. A certain husband affectionately said, "Let's have more children." A certain wife said icily, "Stop interfering with my life." Xu Ming who used to be a gang leader refuses to be a certain man's wife while also giving birth to his children. A gender-bender love story mostly talking about the husband trying hard to bend his own wife. The picture is not mine but unfortunately, I do not know who own the picture as I found it from the Pinterest. I terribly apologize for not able to give the credit to the owner. There are going to be a lot of grammatical errors and MC is a man trapped in a woman's body so read at your own risk ^^.

Erika Lovet is used to being in the background, always in her sister's shadow. Since she was a child, her parents have always doted on Alice, have always wanted the best for her, while Erika, the other child, is always thought of second, but still expected to be like her sister. So, it's a surprise to everyone when the dashing Prince asks for Erika, and not her sister. Who knew that the only person to notice Erika first, just happens to be the one that every other girl in the land desires?

just a normal girl struggling with life that happens to be an otaku with a dream to be a successful CEO one day. She was just about to achieve her goals when Truck-sama appeared!!! Will our heroine do well in her next adventure or will something go wrong and bring more trouble?? Basically: it's your generic isekai story... With a twist.

Kayla Morrison, single mother of twins, knows the answers to three questions: It's been two years since she's shared someone's bed, fourteen months since her last date, and her most recent kiss was on New Year's Eve, so it doesn't even count. When she gets the chance to win a ticket to a country-rock concert, complete with a limo ride and a meet & greet after the show, she doesn't hesitate. But in order to get the ticket, she has to win a Battle of the Sexes trivia game on the radio. Will she be up to the challenge? [This is a long short story broken up into a few chapters.]

Rifton Girls' High School is the most elite all-girls school in the city. With a strict scholarship-only admission, a grand school campus and plentiful funding from its wealthy alumni, it is no doubt that the already-talented young ladies within its halls will develop further into future leaders. Unfortunately for some of them, one outcast concealed in the shadows will soon ruin their plans when she tears apart the facades of select students in the name of revenge. From the perspective of a troubled teenage mind, a story of merciless revenge unfolds - and all MASKED GIRLS will be exposed. ❝DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE PAWN.❞ © 2018 maskedst. All Rights Reserved. ACHIEVEMENTS | #2 in #thriller, zodiac awards honorable mention, the teen fiction awards 2018 finalist, added to 'bright young minds' reading list on @mystery.

Hearing his steps come closer his finger touches the tip of his knife "you'll find that your head will be on the tip of this knife" he smirks, his baritone voice fills the void between us as he cocks his head to the side awaiting my next move. "Good thing I'm not here to play baby" I say smirking, swirling my own knife as I fixate it to be levelled with his throat. • • • It only took one night for Victoria's life to crumble and arise what is known as the underworlds most wanted woman. In the mist of her assassinations she finds her way towards a sister she never knew she had. Unknowingly to her, William's fascination for Victoria creates a rivalry between her and her sister where a blood bath will commence. The Masquerade Ball, as of legal age, everyone in the town of Camden attends this exquisite ball to find a potential 'soul mate'. Come on it's the 21st century and Victoria Princeton instead finds the truth behind her 'innocent' family when getting kidnapped by the "ruthless" William Black. Upon his suspicion of her death, six years later she rises to take vengeance for the murder of her family and on her way unknowingly finds her way back to William. #2 Femmefatale *** All Rights Reserved. No part of this story text may be used for any purpose other than personal use. Therefore, reproduction, modification, storage in a retrieval system or retransmission, in any form of or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, for reasons other than personal use is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. No sharing or mirroring onto any application or online platform without permission. ------------- Sinful Acts written by Esra Bedir

[You can now purchase 100 Voicemails' paperback on Amazon!] After a car accident, seventeen year old Steve Carlton, goes into a coma. When he does wake up after a few months, he suffers from temporary memory loss. During this time, he starts to go through his messages and voicemails on his cellphone, trying to get a clue of who he used to be. Voicemails sent to him from a girl called Ari might have the answers to his questions. A story told through voicemails.

"Don't get too comfortable. We may be married, but I vow to make your life a living hell. In the end, either I will kill you or you will kill yourself." When Rose's brother decides to elope with the Alpha Prince's fiancee, everything goes haywire. The Prince is out for blood and will stop at nothing to get the blood he wants, but somehow he ends up married with his enemy instead. Rose is forcefully married off to Alpha Prince Hayes who has promised her a life full of misery and unhappiness. All she can do is pray that the Prince somehow forgets his vow. Because everyone knows that the Alpha Prince always keeps his promises. But what if her biggest enemy isn't the one who has vowed to make her life a living hell?