At a small gallery opening, Olivia meets a quiet painter whose crimson portraits seem almost alive. When she later matches with him on a dating app, their connection feels effortless; that is, until she visits his studio and realizes there's something unsettling behind the beauty of his work and behind the way he looks at her.

The Carpathians are full of stories; some are told, and some are experienced. Julien thought he understood the old ways until he married Ana. Her family accepted him with open arms but forbade him one thing-to look at her after dark.

Kei Takahashi vanished without a trace, leaving his high school life - and his girlfriend, Nadia - behind. What no one knew: his disappearance was no accident, but a calculated step into the shadows of the Yakuza. Ten years later, he returns: older, changed, and carrying secrets too dangerous to reveal. Some pasts refuse to stay buried. Some promises can never be kept. And some truths are better left in the dark.

My sister's gone quiet, my job's a distant memory, and the barista who used to just make my coffee? Yeah, he's become a wild card. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, I find myself teetering between falling for the barista and the older son of my ex-boss. Somehow, I've stumbled into the dark territory of New York's most powerful crime outfit. As I tread through the tumultuous landscape of love and danger, a creeping sense of fear takes hold. Will I make it out in one piece, or will the threads of my unraveling life lead to a point of no return? I fucked my way into this mess, and I'll fuck my way out.

Within the throbbing heart of New York, I find myself entangled between Cain Maverick, the formidable gang leader, and Blaze Myers, my boss's pariah son. Their silent advances leave me questioning if I'm just a pawn in their game. Fueled by personal demons and a past that whispers doubt, I'm caught in a storm of emotions. Can I trust the desires stirring between us, or are Cain and Blaze playing a dangerous game with my heart? ------------ Cover made by @officialkhushi Banner made by @officialkhushi