𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬. Caterina's father is the Don of the Sicilian Mafia, although Cat refuses to be a part of the dangerous lifestyle that comes with it all. After leaving her family and the Mafia behind her, Caterina begins her own life, living peacefully outside of the reach of the Mafia for four years. That changes suddenly as life throws Caterina into the middle of the chaos when the Russian Mafia chooses to strike her family's empire. Placing a bounty on the Sicilian Mafia heir. With her life now at risk, Caterina's father has sent one of his best men to keep her safe and hide her away from the enemy. But there's something off with the tall and dangerous man who has sworn to protect Caterina's life. Can she trust him? Or will the secrets he hides be her undoing? Mature Content Warning | 18+ Please read list of trigger warnings. (This story is complete and can be read as a standalone)

𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬. Nikolai is the Underboss of The Russian Bratva; Cunning, ruthless, and devilishly handsome. Genevieve is a dancer at one of New York's most exclusive strip clubs; Quiet, tempting, with the face of an angel. When Genevieve catches the attention of one of the most dangerous men in the crime world, she will find herself caught up in a whirlwind of temptation and betrayal. As Nikolai finds himself falling for Genevieve, he'll risk everything to be with her, despite the secrets she hides. But, in a world filled with sin, you'll come to find, 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭. Mature Content Warning | 18+

Elena Rossi is a woman on the run. The last of the Rossi bloodline; the last true heir to the Camorra Mafia- and a woman wanted dead or alive. At twenty years old, Lena has never known a day of peace. When Elena's mother finds herself in debt to a notorious drug dealer, Elena will do anything to protect her mother; including entering a deadly game hosted by one of New York's biggest crime bosses. The prize money being more than enough to pay off her mother's debts. Alexei Volkov is a man seeking more from life. Growing up as the son of the Russian Bratva leader, there has always been high expectations for him; no room for error. To everyone else, Alexei is just as cold and ruthless as his father, the picture of a perfect heir to such a brutal empire. With such high expectations, the weight of it all can feel suffocating. Needing an outlet, Alexei finds comfort within the fighting-ring. Taking on anyone who will step into the ring with him; placing illegal bets and winning most of them. When Alexei bets more money than he has to offer, he'll find himself in debt to a local gang. Desperate to come up with the money on his own, Alexei will enter a deadly event hosted by one of New York's biggest crime bosses. The prize money being more than enough to pay off his debts. Twenty contestants. One winner. Who will walk away with the prize of ten million in cash? And who will become a permanent part of Hellscape Manor? Mature content warning | 18+