❝You can escape the law and run from the people you sinned, but you cannot hide from us.❞ A corrupted world that's composed of nine countries with nine formidable mafias, and several other crime organizations, which caused taint to an innocent woman's life after being entangled in a murder scene, resulting in her being imprisoned in an alliance, and thrown to the world's den of darkness, where she was mauled to face the abyss with a promise. *** Burning empires. Powerful allies, build bridges for the quest of honor. Crossing paths with someone, all for a role to partake. SABELLE DELA VEGA, the senator's daughter, a law student-turned-lawyer who's stricken with vengeance as she navigates the blood-smeared world with her black pumps, & criminal case files. From bond to bound fate. Hence, capturing the attention of someone in the underworld crime network, And be forced to survive the dire straits that will happen with his entrance. Yet, for her to really meet VITTORIO FERRANTE, the ruthless heir & underboss of the Esperian Mafia. A paradoxical thought, unless destiny is playing a game for love, or is it for death? As all hues fall, Obsession will turn into madness. Compassion subsides as revenge ignites. Romance will be graced with blood. Proximity becomes longing. And a power struggle that will replace the order with chaos. But in the midst of the burnt ashes, A clattering piece may move, Daring a veiled chess piece to appear. A dice may tumble, cards drawn. To end the beginning. Or is this to turn the fate around? *** "Then why do your eyes believe in me, love?" My mouth opened in ajar for a moment, and I saw him spare a look at it as he awaited my response. "Don't play with me, or I will make you look for me in every living moment you have." I coquettishly declare a promise to him. "Careful. I'm capable of that." He fixed his gaze on me and curled his lips into a smile, eyes moving down when I outstared him. *** THE MAFIA REALM SERIES # 1

Rated-X: Read Author's Note For More Information Two gay villains had only one idea that their four enemies belonged in a town agency (POG) and anytime find out their secret, toxic fandom even when they are humans. For emergencies, their co-head agent, Breanna created a reverse-sex mixture in case of identity emergencies. Without knowing that it was the reverse-sex vile, they both got genderbent. On the other hand, Sawyer teamed with Decan to find out about their relationship and why it exists. Both villains are gender bent and humanized. This is no laughing matter... As soon as the two of them are now a couple of hot women living their lives not meant to be lived, they told, then despised confronting the main judge or the main character in the story, most importantly not to get caught but POG but open up the evidence of their hidden X-rated relationship, leaving not only Sawyer and Decan in suspense... but the town and their agency to have a very toxic rumor. Therefore the co-owners of the town have to stop their relationship and continue story life even if gore and R-rates get in the way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

If fate showed you a tragedy before it happened, would you try to stop it? *** Ava Wilson has a unique gift. She can see glimpses of the future: brief flashes of moments that haven't happened yet. Some are small, and some are terrifying. It had been months since she'd seen anything... until one vision hits her like lightning: a boy she doesn't know, standing on a rooftop and falling. At first, she tries to ignore it - but the vision keeps returning. And as fear tightens its grip, Ava must confront a haunting question: can she save someone from a future she cannot change? *** She can see what's coming... but can she stop it before it's too late? ♡ The Edge of Time ♡

Aria Lin is a painter with nothing left-no family, no fame, and no love. Betrayed by her best friend Delilah, who stole both her boyfriend and her place in the spotlight, Aria stumbles drunkenly down a deserted road, heartbroken and done with it all. Until a car hits her. Until he hits her. Lucien Vale-cold-blooded billionaire heir to the most powerful family in the country, a man with no scandals, no weaknesses, and no women. Ever. He takes her to the hospital. She has no ID. No phone. No memory-supposedly. But Aria is awake. And listening. With nothing left to lose, she makes a split-second decision: to become someone else entirely. Someone soft. Someone innocent. Someone from her favorite fantasy romance novel. The adopted, timid rabbit of a girl with trembling eyes and a voice that makes powerful men want to protect her. In the book, she was loved. Desired. Possessed by her stoic, emotionally repressed "brother." Aria plays the part.And Lucien believes it. But he isn't the only one watching. Lucien's powerful family-tired of his coldness, desperate for him to form a bond-sees through Aria's act. And instead of exposing her... they help her. Patch the lies. Cover the inconsistencies. Because if she can awaken something in Lucien, even under false pretenses, it might be the only chance to save him from a life of perfect emptiness. But pretending to be a fragile girl in love with her protector comes at a cost.Because Lucien doesn't just want to protect Aria.He wants to possess her. And when the truth starts to crack through the fantasy, Aria will have to decide: Is she still playing the role?Or has she become the girl Lucien can't live without?.

In the quiet riverside town of Willowbrook, North Carolina, life moves at its own gentle rhythm until two broken hearts collide. Asterine Rufino, a spirited young artist with a secret mission to leave a mark on the world, and Soren Lockhart, a boy haunted by guilt and despair, meet by chance under a fading sunset. As they navigate the small town streets, hidden trails, and lantern lit riversides, their worlds slowly intertwine. Together, they uncover moments of laughter, vulnerability, and fragile hope, discovering that even in the face of heartbreak and endings, life can shine in unexpected ways. Paper Lanterns is a tender, emotionally layered story of friendship, self discovery, and the courage it takes to truly live, reminding us that the smallest moments can leave the brightest marks on the heart.

Dani Rosewood was never the queen bee. Even after dropping thirty pound to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer, she never felt truly beautiful - definitely not desirable like Jess, her best friend who changes boyfriends every six months. But one thing Dani always knew: she'd get into the Academy and dance ballet until retirement. Then she tags along with Jess to an audition she wasn't supposed to attend - and something, or someone, starts to unravel her plans. His name is Austin Blackwell. A young, ambitious music producer with a cold heart and a dangerously perfect jawline. Austin has one goal: to build the next best thing in music industry: the next-gen girl group - and prove to his distant father - the owner of a massive entertainment empire - that he's worthy of the budget he demands. When he sees Dani dance, he's speechless. And he's not letting her go. But is the mission he took on too big for him? Can you succeed in the industry without losing yourself - or the people you care about? And is Dani - sensitive, perfectionist Dani - truly built for a world that exposes, critiques, and tests you at every turn? Between the lines: Is Austin's interest in Dani purely professional - or is something about to break the rules? A story about ambition, desire, and jealousy. About the painful price of fame. And about love and friendship blooming in the most unexpected places - changing you from the inside out. Content warning: Dani's journey includes emotional and physical struggles related to self and body-image. The story contains references to eating disorders and may be triggering for some readers.

They all look fine. But inside, they're falling apart. Emma drowns in silence. Liam wears a perfect smile he doesn't feel. Sophia's art is the only thing louder than her mind. And Aiden clings to music to quiet the noise in his head. In a school where pretending is survival, these four strangers are about to collide. What begins as shared pain becomes an unexpected friendship-and a reminder that even the darkest minds deserve light. A raw, emotional story about mental health, connection, and finding hope where you least expect it. Continue the journey in Book 2: Invisible Struggles.

# Book1 in: Al-Rashid series (Zayyan ×Aaliyah) she believes in love. he believes in possession. she dreams of a perfect, halal fairy tale romance. he owns the underworld --and now, he wants her. a devout, innocent muslim girl with dreams of a peaceful life is suddenly caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless mafia don who sees her once... and decides she'll never belong to anyone else. what happens when pure love and dark obsession collide? #1 in muslimmafia #1 in control #1 in turkishmafia #9 in businessman #4 in islamic lovestory

Viraaj, crowned prince of Pratapgarh, infamous all over India because of his cold and ruthless demeanor. Iravati, princess of Hridyavan, beautiful and kind. She has a great affection towards astrology. She has learned poetry, cooking and weaving like every other princess, but is she delicate and weak like other princesses too who needs men protection? She has hidden several secrets behind her smiles. How will Viraaj react when he will get to know real Iravati? Will they come together to expose every conspiracy going on in both kingdoms, behind their backs?