Joy's life has become a beautiful, terrifying trap. She is no longer just a spectator in Adrik's world; she is the heartbeat of it. But as the shadows of the empire grow longer, she realizes that being his "soul" means being the only one who can truly destroy him or be destroyed by him. Join Joy on her journey to freedom, surviving life with Adrik who sees her as his most prized obsession. Expect a story of high-stakes betrayal, the slow burn of a woman finding her power, and a lot of smut as Adrik's obsession translates into a raw, carnal hunger that leaves no part of Joy untouched.

'Please,' I begged, tears streaming down my face. Adrik's gaze never wavered. 'Kiss me,' he repeated. My lips trembled, my heart heavy with fear." Tears streamed down my face as I stared at Adrik, his expression unyielding. "'Please,' I begged, my voice trembling. Adrik's gaze never wavered. "'Kiss me, and I'll feed your mother,' he said, his voice devoid of emotion. ************************************************* My dreams had always been clear: excel academically, attend Yale, land a fulfilling job, find love, and build a happy family. I longed for a peaceful life, filled with joy and stability. But then, a monster burst into my world, shattering my aspirations and claiming me as his own. His presence cast a dark shadow over every aspect of my existence, transforming my once hopeful dreams into a never-ending nightmare. His grip was unyielding, and I found myself trapped in a living hell, where my dreams seemed forever lost. The life I once envisioned was now a distant memory, replaced by a reality that was both terrifying and suffocating. #1 -forced relationship 31/10/2024 #1 -manipulation 17/11/2024

Christina sat in the front row, her heart tearing apart as she watched the man she loved - the man who promised her forever - stand at the altar with another woman. Every word of the vows, every whisper of congratulations, sliced through her like glass. But what no one in that church knew was that this wasn't love - it was strategy. Augustus had built empires from power, controlled markets with a single glance, and now he wanted to control the only thing that ever made him weak - her. To the world, he was a ruthless businessman marrying the perfect bride his family chose. To Christina, he was the man who came home every night - loving her, touching her, worshiping her like a sin he refused to confess. This is not a story of villains and victims 🥀 It's the story of two souls bound by obsession, redemption, and a love too dangerous to let go.🫀 ------------------------ Augustus Brund is a powerful businessman who rules the world. He creates his kingdom laid by his rules. He gets what he wants without Being questioned. No one can stop him. Christina Lobo is a young girl who is deeply in love with Augustus. A girl loved by everyone around her. Without being realized, her world is getting isolated, caged. Will she be able to take everything given to her. Read more to unravel this dark romance _________________________________________ RANKINGS- #1 in popular (30/03/26) #1 in mustread (29/03/26) #1 in Hiddenwife (15/03/26) #1 in Loneliness (16/03/26) #1 in manipulation (10/04/26) #1 in emotionalrollercoaster (20/03/26) #1 in adultfiction (10/04/26) #2 in Newromance (16/03/26) #4 in girlfriend (05/04/26) #6 in adultthemes (29/03/26) #8 in pregnancy (31/03/26) #10 in cheating (04/04/26)

"I'm not a man of many words... солнышко," he said softly, the Russian endearment curling off his tongue like smoke-sweet, but choking. "Come closer." She hesitated, her body trembling, tears spilling soundlessly down her cheeks. He watched her, the way fear made her small, fragile-beautiful in a broken way. She rose, slow as a confession, and walked to him because something in his smile promised shelter and tasted like a lie. He leaned in, close enough to feel his breath, and I saw the patient cruelty behind his eyes. "Now," he murmured, his voice turning colder, heavier, "tell me... what did you do to make me want to cut your leg?" The room went still, except for her quiet gasps. He tilted his head, studying her face as if searching for the moment she would break. ............................................................... Linda finally gets her big break - a visa sponsorship job at the Lincoln Foundation. She's placed with the Adams family, a kind couple who welcome her with open arms and treat her like the daughter they never had. Their home is beautiful, their hearts warm, and for the first time, Linda feels a sense of belonging. But everything changes the night of a business party hosted by Mr. Adams. There, she meets Arseny - and from that moment, her dream life slowly turns into a haunting nightmare.

He wasn't just my best friend. He was my architect. Ela Miller is "clumsy." She's the girl who loses her keys, fails her bio-labs, and relies on her genius best friend, Liam Vance, to keep her world upright. When their parents leave them alone for a month during a record-breaking storm, Liam offers to teach her the "lessons" she's missed out on-how to kiss, how to touch, how to know a man. But as the rain pours, the "puppy-eyed" boy-next-door starts to slip. Every touch is too practiced. Every "accidental" encounter feels like a trap. And the security cameras in the house? They aren't for her protection. They're for his viewing. Ela thinks she's the teacher. She has no idea she's the prey. By the time the sun comes out, Liam doesn't just want her heart. He wants her name, her future, and every breath she takes. He's been planning this for twenty-one years. And he's tired of playing nice. He didn't become obsessed because he didn't understand love-he became obsessed because he thought he understood it too well. Growing up, he saw a kind of love that felt safe, constant, and complete, and somewhere along the way, he started believing that this was the only way life could feel whole. So when he met her, he didn't just see a person-he saw the possibility of recreating that same world. And slowly, without even realizing it, his love turned into something heavier... something that needed to hold on too tightly, just to feel secure. She wasn't unaware-she was just never taught to trust herself. Growing up, every decision was made for her, every mistake corrected, every thought quietly replaced by someone else's "better" way. So when he stepped in to guide her, it didn't feel like control... it felt familiar. He didn't take her independence away-she had never really learned to hold onto it in the first place. And when care starts to look like control, it becomes almost impossible to tell the difference.

She's lived as an Empress, Doctor, Noble lady, Assassin, Slave and even a Dancer. She had so many identities, so many faces and life times that she didn't even remember what her first life was about, nor could she remember her name. Yet now, having given all that she could, fighting through the night until her last breath surrounded by enemies on all sides. Even with her vision starting to blur, there was no hints of fear in her eyes. 'Please just let me die.' Praying to the Gods above, she only hoped that when she closed her eyes, this time, they would never open again. But it did. "FUCK!" She cursed at the Gods above! Reborn into the body of an orphaned daughter? No problem, what she had was wealth and honorary title that her father had left behind! Married into an infamous Generals' manor? Fine! As long as he doesn't disturb her, he is just another big money tree for her to take shelter under! This time she was determined to lead a lazy and peaceful life, taking a break from "living". But why does it seems that God had other plans for her. Things weren't as simple as they turned out to be.

Some vows were never meant to be kept. She promised her mother she would survive for five years. He was never part of the plan. Trapped in a gilded cage of luxury and hidden pain, Isabella lives only to honor a desperate vow made to her dying mother. Lucian, a man as cold and unyielding as she is, views their marriage as nothing more than a business transaction. But when he discovers the devastating truth behind her icy façade-and the promise that keeps her alive-his world begins to crumble. Terrified of losing her, he makes his stance clear: "OVER MY DEAD BODY WILL I LET YOU FULFILL THAT PROMISE." As the countdown to her fifth year begins, two frozen hearts must face their darkest demons. Can a love born of pain survive when time itself is running out? A dark romance about trauma, survival, and a love that defies all odds.

Xia Yao's self-awareness awakened and she found out she was only a vicious female character with reduced wisdom created by an author. The heroine of the novel was the gentle, kind, and considerate fake daughter who had been adopted after Xia Yao's disappearance. After being lost for a decade, the true daughter returned to her biological family but unlike what she had dreamed of, the parents weren't home and the brother favored the fake daughter, ignoring Xia Yao. In the novel, everybody liked the fake daughter and three young men fell in love with her, while the true daughter was eaten by jealousy and driven to insanity. And in order to harm the fake daughter, she had stumbled and fallen to her death. But now~ Xia Yao: IQ is finally online, goodbye dog protagonists, I just want to learn! One day, she took her sister to viciously surround the heroine in the restrooms. After leaking the news, the three men of the fake daughter rushed to the scene. They kicked the door open and... "Everything is wrong! Are you worthy of your parents or the teacher's careful lectures?" They saw the girl sitting on the sink, her palm smashing on the mirror and a severe expression on her face. Around her, mathematical formulas were written all over the glass. The fake daughter's eyes were full of tears: "Woooo~ I'm sorry, I am not worthy...." Male Lead 1: "Xia Yao, it's so late, let's go home. Male Lead 2: "Xia Yao, you didn't even call me for the private tutoring session!" This is the simple story of a cool schoolgirl who discovered learning was kind of awesome~ You can find the original translations at Qilin Translations. !!FOR OFFLINE PURPOSES ONLY. STORY AND TRANSLATION ARE NOT MINE. ALL CREDITS GOES TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNNER/S!!

Hoping for no distractions during her senior year of college, Ryan finds herself in a whirlwind romance following a one-night stand with the last person she expected: the star wide receiver of the football team. ***** Ryan Collins only has two goals: to get into medical school and avoid football players, thanks to her ex-boyfriend and their nasty breakup. But after a one-night stand, she's torn between a notorious wide receiver and the dream she's starting to question more each day. With the NFL draft quickly approaching, Carsen Blake has a lot more to worry about than just football. Managing an alcoholic mother, a stubborn coach, and his grief after his father's passing, Carsen has to convince the one girl he's liked for years that he's worth more than a one-night stand while also proving to himself that he is more than everyone's expectations. Book One of the UNC Series Content warning: This story contains an instance of mild self-harm, themes of addiction and mentions of emotional partner abuse