Deception is Her Weapon. Vengeance is Her Cause. No mercy. "You thought you could deceive us. But in this game, baby, the rules were written by those who thrive in shadows." After her father is killed in a brutal cartel war in Mexico, undercover agent Kim Dami has only one goal left: revenge. She leaves her old assignment behind to infiltrate the very group responsible for his death, the Ghostface Killers, a notoriously violent group known as Seventeen. Surviving means faking absolute loyalty to a group of merciless men who execute people for the slightest mistake. Dami is walking a deadly tightrope, balancing her duty to the law with a burning need for blood, knowing that one wrong move will make her their next target. 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: Dark romance Love triangle Enemies to lovers Reverse harem Undercover agent / Secret identity Mafia / Cartel romance Revenge romance Forced proximity High stakes / Life or death Morally grey characters Betrayal and deception ⚠️ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝!

[ENG] Two lives that should never touch. Two worlds that should never collide. Yet one fateful night, they do. Together they forge a bond built from shared vulnerability, quiet strength and forbidden tenderness a connection powerful enough to threaten both their worlds. But love has a price. Redemption has a cost. And Seungcheol will pay it all if it means she gets to live. --- (CSC SHORT AU!

Eunseo never expected her life to turn into a battlefield. Trapped under the control of her ruthless father, she is forced to rely on three men - Seungcheol, Wonwoo, and Mingyu - her supposed bodyguards, each with their own reasons for protecting her. But as danger closes in, so do their emotions, tangling them in a web of love, jealousy, and loyalty. With enemies lurking in the shadows and their unconventional love defying all norms, Eunseo must make a choice: fight for her freedom or lose everything. Can love truly survive when the world is against them?

Mingyu, the charismatic member of Seventeen, and Hwa-young, a talented rising actress, lead lives filled with applause and admiration. Despite their success, both yearn for something more meaningful. When fate intertwines their worlds, they embark on a slow-burning journey of friendship and unexpected emotions. As they navigate the highs and lows of their demanding careers, they must decide if they can step out from behind the spotlight and allow a deeper connection to flourish. Behind the Spotlight is a heart-warming tale of two stars finding their way to each other amidst the chaos of fame.

[Bachelor Series #2] If there was one word to define Soliel Isla Hwang it would be irresistible but not everyone saw her that way. When her fiancé betrayed her and the woman he cheated with laughed at her body, calling her names that clung like bruises, something inside Soliel broke. Not just her heart. Her pride, too. That same night, she stumbled into a bar with anger burning through her tears, chasing numbness in every glass she emptied. And that's when she met him, Mingyu Javier Cortes Kim. Smooth, shameless, dangerously charming. The kind of man who didn't ask before stealing a kiss... right there, in front of everyone. What started as a reckless blur of liquor and heat ended with her waking up beside him. Sober, mortified, and painfully aware of what she'd done. So she ran. Because facing him meant facing herself-and the chaos she tried to forget. But fate, it seemed, wasn't done playing games. Wherever she went, Mingyu found her disarming smile and all, as if he'd been waiting for her to stop running. Now, Soliel has to choose: trust again, and risk another heartbreak... or keep her walls high, even if it means never learning what real love could feel like. ©ciaonatachai Mature Content | Rated 18+

[ENG] She was trained to be the heiress. But not your typical heiress who lives in luxury. A heiress that is train to handle illegal business with no mercy. He was trained to be a world popstar under the group of Seventeen. Giving all his talents and looks, he did secure his spot in the bustling entertainment industry. But it seems fate wanted to collide two different worlds. The impossible thing can be possible for them. With new found desire, Annie and Mingyu seems inseparable. (KMJ FF!)

"Okay, maybe I fell for the little things you did, but this..." she gestures between them, "just can't happen." "Why not?" Cheol asks. "Give me one good reason why this can't happen." "Cheol..." Huiyeon begins to walk away. He grabs her hand, pulling her back to him. "I have a son. You know that-" "And I will love him too." [ Most events, background stories, some characters, and history are purely fictional! Some things won't line up with real life timelines! So if some things don't add up, please don't be angry, they're just written that way to allow the story to flow and unfold :) ]

[ENG] Marriage is a life long commitment to a couple. "For better or for worst, in richer or poorer and in sicknes and health, 'till death do us apart." But what if the marriage is only for convenience? She doesn't want a life long commitment with a stanger. But for her father last wish, she'll fulfill it without knowing what will happen after. (Mafia AU Choi Seungcheol) (Mafia Series#2) P.s: a lot of typos and grammar errors ahead. Editing will be done once the book is sorted.

|Book 1| Isabella Bennet's life has always been a pursuit of truth-uncovering the hidden, exposing the dark corners of the world where secrets fester. As a crime journalist, she's chased stories that have led her into danger, but none so personal as the story of Choi Seungcheol. The man known only as the Reaper, a figure wrapped in mystery and bloodshed, is at the heart of her latest investigation. Seungcheol, a ruthless mafia leader with a heart forged in betrayal and revenge, his identity masked by the shadows of his brutal past. To Isabella, he's a puzzle-a dangerous one she can't resist solving. She knows he's the key to unraveling a legacy of pain, but every step she takes closer to him only drags her deeper into a world she isn't prepared for. In a city where power, deceit, and revenge rule, Isabella must navigate the line between truth and danger, unaware that the man she's chasing has already set his sights on her. He isn't just after vengeance-he wants to make her his final piece in a game she never agreed to play. As their worlds collide, Isabella will learn that in the pursuit of the Reaper, nothing, not even her own heart, is safe.

|Book 2| Four months have passed since Isabella's world was torn apart. She left behind a marriage that began as punishment but became something far more complicated. She walked away from the man who had become both her downfall and her salvation. Seeking stability, she finds herself back in Joshua's world, convincing herself that this is where she belongs-that this is what she wanted all along. But the past has a way of catching up, and some truths refuse to stay buried. Seungcheol never stopped watching over her. He never stopped waiting. And when fate brings Isabella back into his arms, this time, he won't let her go so easily. But what awaits them is far more dangerous than before-secrets unraveling, lies shattering, and a past Isabella never even knew she had. As the truth about Joshua and her own identity comes to light, Isabella finds herself caught in a storm of betrayal, love, and reckoning. But there's one thing she knows for certain-no matter what darkness they face, Seungcheol will be right there beside her. Because some love stories don't end in shadows. They begin there. . . . . . . . **This is the sequel to Chasing Shadows. If you haven't read the first book, I recommend starting there for the full story!**