+18 Igor patted his thigh-slow, deliberate. "Come here," he said, voice thick with amusement. "Sit on my lap. You look tense." Etta stood her ground, she didn't want him to win. His smirk deepened "You want to see what happens when I ask again?" **** When Etta agrees to a spontaneous trip to Russia with her best friend, she expects snow, sightseeing, and maybe a little adventure-not to be hunted down by a brooding, relentless police officer with icy dark grey eyes and a claim that burns. Igor doesn't ask. He takes. And from the moment he sees her... she's his. WARNING: This story contains dark themes, obsession, NASTY sexual scenes, Reader discretion is advised.

Lucinda has always been a meek, submissive young woman, and she's in for a loop when she is thrusted into the pack Alpha's home. She hadn't anticipated being considered let alone selected as his bride, yet her fate ensures that she's mated to one of the meanest, cruelest Alphas known to their species. He's unhappy with her, but left without much choice, as his time to expand his bloodline is running out - and at this point anyone will do. Lucy is the only eligible woman who doesn't cower or argue when he tells her what to do. But perhaps the reserved, foreign woman has much more to her than he initially thought. Braxton may be in for far more than he anticipated when he took Lucinda's hand in marriage. Please leave comments! I read every one and they help my writing improve! This story features mature themes, including some graphic sexual content, which will be indicated with a ~, for future reference! TRIGGER WARNINGS: (parts of the text will be marked to indicate sensitive material): This story features mentions of trauma, grief, PTSD, different forms of abuse, mass murder, etc. If this bothers you or may be too overwhelming, this may not be the book for you. Thank you! Please enjoy! ☺️💜

***** Experiment 5475 has lived a life measured in pain. For fifteen years, the cold confines of a clandestine lab have been her only world, her body a canvas for brutal experiments that left her with unimaginable supernatural abilities. Known only by a number, she learned to conceal her torment behind a façade of defiance, even as her vision blurred and blood fell. Unlike the others, she survived, clinging to a desperate hope for escape as the outside world remained a terrifying, beautiful unknown. But when a devastating event pushes her to the brink, she finally makes her break for freedom. Just miles away, Nathan Thompson diligently navigates the predictable currents of his own life. An ambitious accountant, he's spent six years meticulously building a stable career and a quiet existence, believing a promotion will finally bring him the fulfillment he craves. He lives comfortably within his well-ordered world, far from chaos and danger. That is, until a sudden, jarring car crash thrusts a mysterious woman with piercing pink eyes into his path, shattering his ordinary routine and dragging him into a reality far wilder than any he could have imagined.

"I think we should stick to a professional relationship, clearly this friendship isn't doing us good." "I don't think I can do that." We were in a crowded room but his soft words never failed to reach me. "Why not?" His hands clenched at his side almost like he wanted to touch me but he held himself back clenching his jaw, his eyes never leaving mine. "Because not once did I ever see you as a friend Ellanore." "You said all you wanted was my time- what about that does not insinuate a friendship?" I questioned him. "If I clarify what I meant then it will all be over." His Adams Apple bobbed as he swallowed. "Not talking to you for 4 days was torturous as is, I don't think I can do forever." There it was, that tickle in my chest. That uncomfortable and suffocating feeling that honestly scares me more than it should. I lower my gaze because one more second of me staring into those eyes might lead me to make even more mistakes than I already have. "I'm sorry for putting you through that, Alecsandr." "If you're sorry-" He took another step closer, almost scaring my feet to retreat to safer grounds. "Then stop avoiding me Ella." ------------------------------------------------------------ Ellanore Presley has her sights set on making Partner at Dane's & Partners and claiming her rightful place at her family's table. But when her client, the enigmatic and irresistibly charming Alecsandar Balenski, keeps inventing reasons to be in her presence, she finds herself in a battle of will, torn between professional ethics and the captivating pull of his intense gazes. Published: July 31 2025 Completed: November 10 2025.

𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔-𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅. I chose him. I was forced to. But I never expected Mateo Marcelli to be battling his demons. Known as the most ruthless consigliere, he seals every deal-whether his enemies agree or not. The world fears him. The underground bows to him. And now, I'm bound to him. His presence is demanding-dangerous, all-consuming. I should run, I should fear him before he consumes me too. But something about his glare when his eyes look at me, it sets me ablaze. Twisting fear into desire. My heart whispers a truth my mind refuses to accept: Mateo Marcelli will never hurt me. Even when he offers me an escape... 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆.

Synopsis: Her parents raised her to save lives. He was born to take them. At twenty-three, Dr. Evangeline James has her dream job and a haunted heart. One of Manhattan's youngest pediatric surgeons, she spends her days stitching up children and her nights keeping her demons in check. Raised under her parents' strict Southern roof-with gospel in her ears and shame stitched into her spine-Evangeline ran to New York for more than ambition. She came for air. For control. For secrets. She never expected to find him-a man bleeding to death behind a dumpster in the freezing cold, clutching a gun like it was a lifeline. One look into those brutal, obsidian eyes and Evangeline knew: this man was not a victim. He was a threat. And somehow, she still brought him home. He said his name was Lorenzo DeLuca. She knew it belonged to a monster. Not just a mafia prince-but the heir to the DeLuca empire. A man carved from violence and baptized in blood. A man who's used to getting what he wants-and now he wants her. Lorenzo is sin in human form. dark silk, loaded guns, and soft-spoken commands. He makes promises that sound like threats and touches her like she's already his. He says he'll protect her from his world-but his world is made of bodies, betrayal, and war. And Evangeline? She's no saint. What begins as a mercy spirals into a dangerous obsession. He's possessive. Unforgiving. Addicted. And the deeper Evangeline falls into Lorenzo's shadows, the more she questions everything-her morals, her loyalties, even her own pleasure. Because nothing about this is holy. Nothing about him is safe. But God, she craves him anyway. And she might not survive what loving him will cost.

She came to Venice for an escape. He offered her a reason to stay. Joseline never thought she'd be reckless. But when a stranger with dark eyes and an even darker past sweeps into her life, she finds herself drawn into a world she never imagined. Roman is all charm and danger-a man whose presence commands attention, whose touch ignites desire, and whose secrets could shatter everything. She knows she should walk away. He never should have let her in. But in the city of romance, where passion and peril intertwine, neither of them can resist the pull. As Joseline explores Venice, Roman becomes her unexpected guide-showing her the beauty hidden within its winding canals and whispering streets. But beneath the city's elegance lies a shadowy underworld, and Roman's ties to it run deep. The man who has given her adventure is the same man who could destroy her. When danger closes in, Joseline must decide: will she trust Roman with her heart, or will she become another casualty of his world?

What happens when the mafia don who made your life a living hell inevitable falls for you? You play the part of his girlfriend, gain his trust, and ruin his life. ***** Josita Cade lives a perfectly normal life teaching at a primary school, hanging out with friends and spending time with her beloved boyfriend and family. But that all changes when she runs into the head of the notorious Verdonni family. Now on the palm of Idris Verdonni's hand, Josi has to do everything he tells her to do, and he never fails to derive entertainment watching her squirm in misery. That is, until he falls for her. Now aware of this fact, Josi is determined to use it against him. She wants nothing more but to see the man who ruined her life suffer. She wants to see Idris Night Verdonni in ruins. But most of all, she wants her freedom back. And Josi will do just about anything to have that happen. Even if it means staining her hands red. "Someone save me from the virus that is Idris Verdonni." WARNING: Violence, blood, torture [Word Count: 150,000 - 200,000]

After losing her parents at the age of twelve, Thandi spent years running-from orphan homes, street predators, and the crushing weight of poverty. Through it all, her big sister was her shield. Her hope. Her last thread of innocence in a world determined to strip it away. But when violence rips her sister from her life, Thandi's fragile world crumbles. Alone and helpless, she is sold into the hands of the De Luca family-the most feared mafia dynasty in the world. In the dark halls of power, cruelty, and desire, Thandi's stolen innocence echoes in every shadow. And survival may cost her the last pieces of the girl she used to be.