The darkness in his eyes, the dangerous smell of alcohol in his breath, and his deathly grip keeping me bound to him made my heart pound in my chest and my body quiver beneath him. Shamefully, it wasn't anything that I wasn't used to, because...the things I let him do to me? When he was frustrated, annoyed, and angry at the world, I was here to be his pound of flesh. In return, he masked the void of my loneliness because for months, that was the transaction of our relationship. He'd pin me to the wall, bend me over the counter, pull my hair, slap me, choke me, and I enjoyed every second of it because in that moment, it finally felt good to be powerless. Irony is a funny thing. I enjoyed being in pain because it made me forget how much I was hurting. *** "I warned you, doll." His voice strikes a string of chills down the base of my spine, a reminder that all of the time in the world could pass, and he's still not letting go. This is where the good girl in me dies. "You're mine now," he whispers. *** My name is Mercy-Mercy Carter. I went to college. Got myself a useless Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree. His name is Marcel-Marcello Saldívar. However, at the time, I didn't know that he, the heir to the Saldívar Mafia empire, was the man that I had blindly offered myself to. As smart as I am, I was stupid all the times when it actually mattered. After all, he did warn me that he was dangerous. I just didn't think he could be much worse than my thug of a brother. I was vulnerable-naive. My name is Mercy, and I belong to him. My name is Mercy, and I am The Mafia's Mercy. ⚠️ Content Advisory: This is a DARK Romance novel, in every sense of the word. It DOES contains DARK themes that may be triggering. Reader discretion is STRONGLY advised.

Lorenzo I don't make mistakes. Not in business. Not in blood. But the day I kidnapped her sweet, sarcastic, fearless Celina I knew I'd crossed a line I couldn't uncross. I told myself it was strategy. Leverage. She was supposed to be temporary. Now she's everything. She doesn't flinch when I'm cruel. She doesn't cower when I'm violent. She challenges me. Softens me. Owns me. I'd kill for her. I have. And if anyone touches her, I'll burn the world down just to watch them scream. Celina They say monsters don't fall in love. But mine did. And I'm not afraid of what he is Because I see the man beneath the blood. He took me from one prison and gave me power. He turned me into something fierce. And now? I'll stand beside him. I'll fight for him. I'll burn with him. Because love like this doesn't come clean. It comes in fire.

When Gaia Akari joins Jujutsu High, she and Satoru Gojo forge a bond. Their love blossoms amidst battles with curses and tragedy, becoming a beacon of hope. [Unedited Version] Note: This story will somewhat follow the original storyline. All characters belong to Gege Akutami, while some elements of the plot are my own creation. (I found the image on Pinterest, so credit goes to the artist who created the artwork I used for the cover. If anyone knows who that is, please let me know so the artist can be tagged or mentioned.)

"If my wife is harmed... there's not a force in earth that can stop me from ending you." (Y/n) is the wife of Satoru Gojo and is naturally assumed to be his Achilles heel and it was true, there was nothing more precious to Satoru than his darling wife. But what many fail to realise is that a dragon is never weak.

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth over 65 million years ago, but in 1993, a man by the name of John Hammond with the help of geneticist introduced them to a new world. He brought in several people to the island of Isla Nublar in order to endorse the idea of a dinosaur theme park. A park where people could interact with living and breathing dinosaurs. Among those people were Dr. Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler. The park trial failed resulting in death and the shut down of Jurassic Park. In 2015, Simon Masrani and his company Masrani Global had shown their interpretation of John Hammond's dream with Jurassic World amusement park operating in full swing. However, the park went into full chaos when a hybrid called the Indominus Rex escaped and wreaked havoc all over until it was stopped by heroes Keira Grant and Owen Grady with the help of friends and trusty (somewhat) velociraptors. Jurassic World was in shambles and was turned into a sanctuary, redesigned to protect the dinosaurs. After hitting a few speed bumps, Isla Nublar became a safe haven. Theodore Alan Grady was born under the two legends who run the sanctuary. Growing up from birth in the presence of dinosaurs, seeing an Apatosaurus sun bathing is nothing to look twice at for the teenager. Living on an island where every animal there is considered a miracle, Theo is trying to find his own calling. But with such incredibly influential names in his family, how could he ever amount to that level of greatness? With the darkest hour approaching, will he rise to the occasion of being a hero ? Book 3 of the Clever Girl Series. Book 1: Clever Girl Book 2: Nine to Survival Job Book 3: Legacy

Isla Nublar, an island associated with haunting memories for many. Tainted with blood and death. Referred to as an "accident waiting to happen" numerous times. First, Jurassic Park and then Jurassic World. But that was in the past. The island has gone 115 days without an accident since the recent "InGen Invasion." The dinosaurs seem to be happier and coexisting peacefully with the island being ran by two very dedicated people who are closing the gap between dinosaur and human interaction. Keira Grant and Owen Grady return in this adventure as the young adults attempt to keep the island functioning as well as plan their upcoming wedding. With new interns ,returning friends, and managing the dinosaurs, the couple must learn to swim to avoiding drowning in their busy schedules. However, dark forces threaten the peaceful existence of the island as a powerful grudge looms over the unsuspecting. Book 3 : Legacy Book 2: Nine to Survival Job Book 1: Clever Girl

✨Wattys 2020 France Winner - Fanfiction Category✨ Translated in 2025 from French version. Legolas will have to make a choice. While everyone is focused solely on the quest for Sauron's evil ring, the fate of Fangorn, Middle earth's oldest and most powerful forest, now fallen-is being decided in the shadows. What happened to the Ents of Fangorn? Story inspired by the universe of The Lord of the Rings: before, during, and after. Some fan reviews: "This is one of the best stories I've seen on Wattpad! REALLY!" "One of my top favorites on LOTR ❤️" "Your writing style is beautiful and very captivating." "It's the best I've read so far." Written and first published in August 2019. Work legally and officially protected by copyright and prior authorship since 2018.

Dalia Valynn is an elf who yearns for adventure and defies tradition to become a warrior. Her yearning takes her on an unexpected journey, a quest to reclaim a dwarf kingdom. It is on this journey that she meets another elf, one who argues with her, challenges her, and makes her feel everything that she has never felt before. Along these journeys, she faces many challenges, fights many battles, and possibly falls in love. But will she let herself fall for him?

He was the ninth Viscount Bridgerton and also a former "capital R rake." She was the thirteenth surviving child of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She also happened to be a shelter princess. They seemed like an unlikely match... to most. Will she become his love match that he did not want at first? Or will she become the bane of his existence... and the object of all his desires? Disclaimer: I do not own any of the rights. All rights go to the author of the books and Netflix.

Sherlock Holmes rescues Irene Adler from the hands of terrorists, setting her free and securing a place for her in his heart. However, after the conclusion of A Scandal in Belgravia, the future of their relationship is shrouded in mystery. In the aftermath of The Final Problem, an old enemy returns, intent on sealing Sherlock's fate. Will the detective and the woman have the courage to trust one another and risk vulnerability as they join forces in more ways than one? Rated T for language, violence, and sexual themes. No copyright infringement intended. Sherlock is a trademark of the BBC and of Hartwood Films. ==================================================================================== Noteworthy Reviews: "Stunning!" - Wattpad user, @Mickey_Fable "This is one of the best stories I've read on this website. This is stunning. You've built a wonderfully turbulent, passionate, and emotionally investing romance without taking shortcuts or writing smut." - FanFiction.net user, @randomreader "Everything just slides so smoothly. You literally watch Sherlock develop into something new: a sentimental man. Now that is what I call good writing." - Guest user on Fanfiction.net "It's beautiful and so vivid; I can feel the characters' emotions. This is so suspenseful, I'm completely swept up." - Guest user on Fanfiction.net "Everyone is in character, there is a plot, and the romance feels genuine and characteristic of the pair. But [romance] isn't the entire story. There is more going on around them which feels real." - Guest user on Fanfiction.net "Completely riveting. The way you portray Irene Adler [is] amazing." - Wattpad User @SubaDev "Out of all the Adlock books I've read, THIS ONE is the very best." - Wattpad User @jeon_park131