In a world where appearances matter more than truth, Elara lives behind the mask of a perfect noblewoman, bound to a man she never loved. Her days are marked by hollow conversations and nights by cold silences-until Adrien, a mysterious war-scarred man with a quiet fire in his soul, arrives to oversee her husband's estate. Their connection is instant, electric, and utterly forbidden. As they navigate stolen glances, whispered conversations, and secret letters, their emotional intimacy deepens into passion. But danger lurks everywhere-Adrien is watched, and Elara is controlled. Their affair soon unravels secrets buried in blood and betrayal, leading to moments of intense passion and heartbreaking choices. Through thrilling escapes, betrayals within the walls of their own home, and the constant threat of discovery, Elara and Adrien cling to one another, knowing that each embrace could be their last. As heartbreak tears them apart and destiny plays its cruel hand, they're forced to choose: sacrifice their love for survival... or burn everything to the ground for one chance at freedom. In the end, love triumphs through the ashes, but not without scars. The story ends with a powerful emotional climax-a rebirth of their love after loss, courage, and ultimate redemption.

**COMPLETED** "TELL ME WHY YOU SPECIFICALLY CHOSE MY LIFE TO RUIN?" Her heart was beating out of her chest. She thought she might just die right there from a heart attack, if Luca doesn't kill her first. All of a sudden, he smirked, "because from all the options of girls that were given to me, you stood out as the kind that I would enjoy to torture until I don't need to anymore." He let her go. "And, besides, I won't let you die this easily. I want to fill your life with unpleasantness before I decide if I want to take that pathetic life yours or not." That answer shattered Celeste's world into pieces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Calestina Caro is an average girl. She's quiet and keeps to herself. Her hobbies are reading books, watching tv shows and listening to music. She even gets good grades at school. There's only one problem with her life though... She's the daughter of a powerful Mafia Boss. She doesn't have a single mean bone in her body. Unlike, the man made of nightmares. Luca Battaglia is a rich, arrogant and possessive playboy with little to no mercy to show towards people. He's also the leader of one of the most dangerous Mafia groups to ever exist. A literal nightmare in his work field. What makes his gang so dangerous? Him. Because he's the most feared and violent man known in the underworld. But her parents come bearing news, news that changes her life forever and that forever has something to do with Luca. **ALSO I WROTE THIS WHEN I WAS WAY TO GODDAMN YOUNG SO EXCUSE THE CHEESY LANGUAGE, WHEN YOU STUMBLE ACROSS THEM. IM SORRY.**

[COMPLETED|EXTREMELY UNEDITED|WITH BAD SENTENCES & BRUTAL DESCRIPTIONS.** YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.] Have you ever heard of girls who were blind to love? Well, Arlette is physically blind. She had nothing short of a simple life. A good family and a good home... In a world of kings, villages, and monsters, people simply can't live happily ever after though. Things get even more complicated after her village gets destroyed. With the shelter filled up, she and her family are forced to live with the King. Don't be fooled by the knights and towering high walls, running away from a Beast isn't as easy as it seems. Fantasy #16 #1 under #curse #1 under #beauty