Arabella has lived in shadows her whole life-controlled, silenced, and bruised by the man who once swore he would love her forever. Freedom has always been just a fantasy, a whispered dream of a life without pain, without chains. When she finally breaks free, she doesn't escape into safety. She falls straight into the arms of Enzo-the king of the underworld. Cold. Calculated. Ruthless. His power is absolute, his control unyielding, his desire terrifyingly magnetic. Where her past was darkness behind locked doors, he is darkness in velvet-possessive, patient, and lethal. He offers her protection, passion, and a dangerous kind of love... but every choice comes with a cost. In a world of blood, betrayal, and secrets, Arabella must confront the ultimate question: Is she trading one cage for another, or has she finally found a man worth risking everything for-even the world itself? A gripping, addictive romance about survival, trust, and the kind of love that doesn't ask permission-it takes. TW: Dark themes

After a failed marriage with the Underboss of one of the most powerful crime families, Julia Nicolette Maniscalco fakes her death and is looking forward to living her new drama-free life miles away. That proves to be quite difficult when she meets Matías Russo, the Underboss of a rival crime family. With rapidly changing circumstances, Julia is put in direct contact with the very drama and danger she set out to avoid. Will she make it out alive or fall through thin ice? [Started: May 12, 2021] [Ended: October 26, 2021] ⚠︎︎ Thin Ice is published exclusively on Wattpad. If you are reading this story on any other platform, you are at high risk of a malware attack. Please read the original, safe, and free publication directly on Wattpad's website. ⚠︎︎ ꧁|Awards|꧂ First Place- Best Cover: The Lion Awards Second Place - Romance: The Lion Awards Second Place- Romance: RED CARPET AWARDS 2021 and 2022 Second Place -Best Prologue: Flawsome Awards Third Place- Romance: Indigo Awards Third Place- Romance: Punk Rock Awards Third Place- Romance: 2nd Edition Lavender Awards

Yandere!Kraken/Merman X Reader 一；" I saw her sitting there; With a breeze in her hair. And something deep inside Told me she was mine. " 一 PLEASE DO NOT REPOST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NARRATE AND/OR PARODY MY STORY, ASK PERMISSION AND GET EXPLICIT CONSENT FROM ME AND ONLY ME. Art sources: https://www.deviantart.com/herodees/art/Merune-warrior-190371788 LoranDeSore

Edited. "Be the third lady of Braylon's household" ............................. He strode purposefully towards me, a smirk playing on his lips like the mischievous gremlin he was. As I instinctively took a step back, my confidence melted away. Pressed against the door, I made a move to turn the handle, but he intercepted, gently gripping my hand and guiding me to face him. Trapped between his muscular figure and the door, I felt a flush of embarrassment creep up my cheeks. Does he have any concept of personal space? "Do you have anything to say, melanin?" His smirk widened, almost mocking. "Actually, it's Jasmine," I blurted out, feeling my face grow even warmer under his intense gaze. Does he even know my name? "Stop calling me that!" I retorted, deciding to play along. With a smirk of my own, I added, "You might as well address me as the third lady." He chuckled without humor, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. "You catch on quickly. Perhaps a week without my presence left you feeling lonely and eager to remind me of your significance." Rolling my eyes at his self-assurance, I couldn't deny that my face had turned into a crimson shade. Leaning closer to my petite frame, his breath grazed my earlobe, causing me to shiver at the minty scent that engulfed me. What on earth was happening? "There are still plenty of things I could show you," his voice husky, sending a wave of weakness through my legs. What is he implying? What is wrong with this man? .............................................. A debt to pay takes Jasmine O'Connell to the Braylons' household, forcefully where she meets Roman Braylon, the third son of the Braylons. EDITED Started- August 26th Ended- ?

He kept his hand on my neck and inched closer to me. I turned my head slightly and he took the opportunity to nuzzle his nose in my neck. Taking in a deep breath, his hand slid from my throat and wrapped around my waist. What? I was confused and scared. "You always smell so good." He said, the vibration from his mouth tickled my neck. Suddenly the bell rang. "I-I need to get to class" I whispered and placed my hands on his shoulders and lightly pushed him back. His eyes immediately hardened as he roughly grabbed my neck and slammed me back into the wall. This time his body pressed on mine. "You'll leave when I say you can." He said as his other hand snaked into my hair and gripped it softly. "Did you really think just because our parents are getting married that things would change for you?" Joella Stevens is a straight A student and junior in high school. She's very sweet and soft spoken. Her mother has been dating for a while but she has never brought anyone home to meet her. That is until one man pops the big question. Joella finds herself struggling to stay calm when she learns that her mom's new fiancé is the father to her longtime bully, Haden Cooper. Haden Cooper is a Senior and captain of the football team. He's very handsome and charming but there is a dark/controlling side to him and a hidden family history Joella has yet to learn of. Joella tries to avoid him, but she can't seem to get out of his grasp. Things only start to get more intense once Joella and her mother move in with Haden and his father. WARNING: Some of the content in this story can be a trigger for some. Highest Rankings: #1 Abduction #1 Controlling #3 Bwwm #4 Stepbrother #7 Alphamale #8 WMBW

A battered and bruised woman finds herself running through the woods from her abusive boyfriend. Lost and disorientated, she stumbles upon a huge mansion in the middle of the woods. Bleeding from her head about to lose consciousness, she runs towards the house and bangs on the door. "Please please please! Someone help me!!" Sharalyn yelled. "Grrrr Grrrr" A growling sound from behind startles Sharalyn. She turns around and comes face to face with the biggest dog in the world. Standing at 5ft tall, this dog was taller than her on all 4 legs. ........................ "Please stop, I can't - I can't handle it" I moan out. His strong arms hold me up. His strong chest to my back, his sweet grunts in my ear. He places his hand around my throat and tilts my head back. He looks me in the eyes, without blinking and the deepest voice ever he says "Take it."

Kang Dak-Ho was a killer. He knew that. That's why he didn't do such trivial things as love. Then he saw Milan, and wondered what his name would look like carved into her skin. Milan. Well she's just trying to keep her shit together, find stable income, and not fall apart. All that was toppled by Kang Dak-Ho, the murdering CEO of a job she started at. From a sadistic killer to an average person, they might be a match made in hell. UNEDITED IF YOU SEE ANY MISTAKES MESSAGE ME

Stephanie, a determined and ambitious young woman, aspires to prove her worth among the best minds in the field of solving homicides. But when she finds herself assigned to the infamous, brilliant, and rude Theodore Trancy, Stephanie's anticipation is tainted by apprehension. Trancy's genius as a homicide detective is matched only by his acerbic personality, leaving Stephanie in a whirlwind of emotions. Little did Stephanie know that Theodore was hiding something that set him apart from ordinary humans. As they delved deeper into their investigations, subtle hints began to emerge, suggesting that Theodore's exceptional deductive skills might not be entirely human in origin. His uncanny ability to read people and solve cases with supernatural precision raised questions Stephanie couldn't ignore. Meanwhile, their fiery dynamic led to a night together they could not ignore, and so thus began their fake relationship. Fiery nights of passion with no shame and calming Theodore's mother in the hopes of marriage. As they continued to work side by side, Stephanie found herself drawn not only to Theodore's brilliance but also to the enigmatic aura that surrounded him. There was something magnetic about him that she couldn't resist, even as she tried to uncover the truth behind his peculiar talents. With each case they tackled, Stephanie became more convinced that Theodore's secrets ran deep. She struggled to balance her loyalty to the BAU and her growing feelings for her intriguing partner. The boundary between their pretend romance and genuine emotions blurred, leaving them both unsure of where the act ended and their true connection began. In the midst of heart-pounding investigations and electrifying encounters, Stephanie and Theodore's guarded hearts began to thaw. The more time they spent together, the harder it became to deny the undeniable chemistry that simmered beneath their surface animosity.

🔞🔞🔞🔞❗❗❗ Dark Romance everything hurts, my whole body hurts but still Antonio won't let me be"please Antonio I'm tired please wait for tomorrow" I tried to reason with him even though i know it won't work. "give me one reason not to take what's mine" he asked kissing my neck,"because i hate you asshole" i wanted to yell but I know better. because my whole body hurts and nipple hurts like hell it's almost bleeding i beg,he immediately stopped touching me and I let out a breath of relief,but with Antonio you never know. "not a good enough reason but i can help with the pain princess" my heart dropped....... this is a story almost base on a real life story but with a twist. please read to find out.