Thandi's entire life has been built on a decade-long lie. The truth is a devastating blow: her parents are not buried-they were stolen, kidnapped by her own uncle, the ruthless Bongamusa Khumalo, whose hunger for power destroyed her family and shattered her childhood. Now, the quiet grief that defined Thandi is replaced by a fury that threatens to burn the world to ash. Her only ally is Luciano, the lover who promised salvation-but to find her family, they must ignite a war that will tear the criminal underworld apart. In a world where deceit, betrayal, and violence speak louder than words, Thandi stands on the edge. She must decide: let the last flicker of her innocence die to save those she loves-or cling to the purity that leaves her vulnerable, risking everything. Her innocence echoed Her innocence came with a price. Will this finally be the fall of it?

"Some ghosts don't haunt to scare you. They haunt to remind you what you lost." Thandi's innocence echoed in every memory she shared with her sister. She's accepted the truth - her sister is gone, and nothing can change that. But everything shatters the moment she sees her again. Alive. Smiling. Real. Now caught between the sister she loves and the man she's come to care for, Thandi must make an impossible choice - one that will teach her that even innocence comes with a price. In a world of power, secrets, and ruthless ambition, every choice has consequences. Loyalties will be tested, hearts will be broken, and betrayal lurks in the most unexpected places. Survival is only the beginning; when nothing is as it seems, even the purest hearts cast the darkest shadows.

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.

Autumn Rene Wright, at the age of Twenty-Five, hasn't come to terms with the shitty life she's been dealt. Hard times have turned her into a timid and scared soul. So, what was she thinking applying to D.T. Corporations to be the personal assistant of Dominic Amir Thomas? The most ruthless feared and quite they say handsome top business mogul in the country. As bills keep rising, so is the demand for money. Autumn has to survive while still trying to heal from her past demons. Will working for Dominic make or break her, or will the secrets from her past come back to haunt her?

Michael is a grudge holding Mafia leader, who rarely shares his emotions with anyone. Jenny is a neglected wife, who's only wish is to have the affection of her husband again. Will Jenny and Michael make it out over troubled water or will they perish and sink?

*MATURE CONTENT* Lizelle Howard, growing up she's always struggled with her weight. Thinking she has finally found the man that loves her for who she is, she's proven to be a fool. Will the Italian man that happens to be her husband's boss sweep her off her feet just like she's always dreamt, or would the obstacles their complicated relationship face defeat their strong attraction towards one another.

I lived next to a Mafia Boss. No no wait. Let me explain. He was my neighbor. My cute and charming neighbor with an equally charming accent. So how did one night of spontaneous sex suddenly turn into something more? started: nov 01 2018 ended: feb 03 2021

Prequel To Over Troubled Water

She despises everything he represents. And that is precisely where his obsession begins. ~ In a world where control and desire have always belonged to him, Leandro Enrique, the ruthless leader of the Enrique mafia and brother to the infamous Antonio Caruso, meets the one woman who refuses to submit. Kloe Maeve Bakari is independent, quick-witted, and firmly engaged. She has built her life on discipline and distance, yet finds herself pulled into Leandro's orbit despite every instinct urging her to stay away. What begins as a calculated game on his part soon turns dangerous. Determined to seduce her and tear apart the life she has chosen, Leandro sets his sights on ruining her relationship, convinced that desire will do what intimidation cannot. But Kloe is not blind to his intentions. She recognises the trap and, instead of retreating, decides to play his game right back. As fate pushes them together again, attraction collides with resentment, and manipulation becomes mutual, with each move bringing consequences neither of them fully anticipates. Will Kloe resist the appeal of a man who thrives on conquest, or will Leandro finally meet the one woman who refuses to be claimed? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2017/2018©

He is a beautiful monster. She is the light that should've never crossed his path. Donnica Smith is chasing her dreams. Beautiful, ambitious, brilliant, and dangerously naïve, her future is full of promise and untouched by darkness. Until one reckless decision changes everything. She never expects her graduation thesis to lead her into the deadly trap orchestrated by Antonio Caruso, an infamous and ruthless Italian mafioso with a soul as cold as his beautiful stare. A man feared across continents. A man whom she regrettably chooses to be her muse. "I'd love to visit Tuscany someday..." she whispers absentmindedly in the interrogation room. And somehow, in the end, he takes her there. What starts as academic research spirals into a nightmare of captivity, seduction, and a game of survival. Donnica holds the key to Caruso's freedom, and he to hers. But at what cost? Dangerously Unusual is a dark romance where love is a weapon, obsession is survival, and trust is the most dangerous game of all. All Rights Reserved. Started: 2016 Ended: 2017/2018 (EDITING COMPLETE)