Clara Hartfield - A gifted artist with a haunted past, Clara struggles to move beyond the tragic fire that claimed her parents' lives. Her art is her refuge, but her fear of intimacy and unresolved trauma keep her from fully embracing love and her potential. As she navigates her path to healing, Clara must confront her deepest fears and rediscover the strength within her to reclaim her future. Ethan Calloway - A determined journalist with a sharp eye for uncovering hidden truths, Ethan arrives in Willow Creek to investigate a mysterious art collection. Drawn to Clara's talent and vulnerability, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of secrets and emotions. As he grapples with his own identity and his evolving feelings for Clara, Ethan must decide what truly matters in the face of ambition and love. A poignant and captivating tale of love, loss, and healing. Will Clara find the strength to heal and embrace her future, or will the shadows of the past forever shape her destiny? ************************************************************************************************** Will be updated every Friday.

"In a world overtaken by the mafia, there can only be one king." ---------------- Alister Mancini. His name alone was enough to make anyone's blood run cold. Infamous for his heartless and cruel ways, he was considered the most dangerous man alive. But even a mafia leader couldn't deny his attraction when he saw his maid sound asleep on his bed. --------- *This story contains mature themes such as sexual content ,abuse, and strong language. If you are sensitive to these topics, this book is not for you.* While this book does contain smut, it is not smut based.

Sofia is a 17 years old high school student under the guardianship of her step-father. Several weeks after her mother's death Sofia discovers the horrible truth. It wasn't an accident, it was a murder. And she's living under the same roof with her mother's killer. Without any backup plan or money, Sofia escapes to Italy and slowly starts to unveil the mystery of her mother's past. She hopes she can find her biological family before Paul finds her. But will she succeed? Content warning: suicide attempt, self-harm.

Athena Rossi; a drug addict, a mafia queen, a lost family member, an abused girl, a shy girl, ... There are a thousand names to describe her but one thing is for sure, she's fucked up in the head. I'm that girl and here is my story.....

"Sh..." he murmured, stroking her hair. She nuzzled her face into his hand, eyes closing in bliss from the simple contact. "You've been a very bad girl, haven't you?" She nodded immediately. His hands stilled, and her eyes popped open. "Yes, sir. I'm sorry, sir," she whispered. A tear slid out of her eye. "Oh sweetheart." He moved forward, wrapping her in his arms. He dropped his face to the top of her head. "We're going to make this right-we're going to make it all better." (This is a bdsm story with real characters and a real plot. Feel free to squirm at hot and heavy scenes, but at its core, this is a story of redemption. Of real people coming together in love and community. *Warning* There are themes of abuse here as well as sexual situations. I will say that the main relationship is not abusive. This story does not glorify abusive relationships or sexualize them. The bdsm elements are entirely SSC (safe, sane, and consensual) RACK, PRICK, etc.)

Cassie never expected a random online chat to turn into the most thrilling part of her life. But Eliot is different-witty, fun, and the perfect escape from the stress of classes, auditions, and everything else that makes college exhausting. Their rules are simple: no real names, no personal details, and just late-night messages that leave her breathless. But as their conversations deepen, Cassie can't shake the feeling that Eliot isn't just some anonymous guy on the internet. And when he finally pushes the boundaries of their game, offering her a new way to connect, Cassie starts wondering if she's falling for a stranger, or if Eliot is someone she's known all along.

Kinsley Wright didn't come from money, but her friendship with Mafia princess, Adriana Romano, flung her into a lavish world that was luxurious and intimidating all wrapped into one. When she gains the attention of wealthy mafia bad boys, Dane Moretti and Tyson Santoro, her world is knocked off it's axis and seems to stop turning all together. As her feelings grow for both deliciously dangerous men, Kinsley feels forced to choose between them, but what if she doesn't have to? What if they are ready and willing to share her...to make her theirs?