Nora Ashcroft looks harmless-pastel dresses, pediatric scrubs, and a sugar-sweet smile that disarms even the most jaded hearts. But beneath the soft layers, something else pulses. Something sharp. Cassian Moretti was born into blood. A quiet enforcer in a dynasty that rules the criminal world like an empire of ash. He's used to lies, violence, and masks-until he meets a woman who's harder to read than any rival he's ever faced. What starts as gratitude turns into obsession. But Nora isn't just a damsel in his dark fairytale. She's something else entirely. And Cassian, for all his power, might not be ready for what she's hiding. Content Warning: This story contains dark themes, including violence and references to child abuse, which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

I died. Came back. Now I'm living in a soap opera-and no, I don't get a script. Transmigrated as the older twin in a wildly rich, wildly dramatic family, I'm surrounded by love triangles, overprotective parents, and the kind of chaos that would give reality TV execs a stroke. My sister's perfect. I'm... not. And while she collects admirers, I collect emotional damage-and maybe one terrifyingly attractive, possibly robotic boyfriend who understands me a little too well. There are secret pasts. Public scandals. Too much glitter. This isn't a romance. It's survival. And I'm done playing the sidekick.

Abigail is a 16-year-old girl who has never known anything but pain. Raised by her mother and stepfather, she has been abused since she was 4 years old. But her life changes when she receives the news that the monsters who raised her have died and she will now live with her 7 siblings she never knew existed. Will she be willing to trust anyone again? Will she be able to let them in and help her heal? And most importantly, will the secrets that both sides hide destroy this small spark of hope? Note: This story may contain sensitive themes such as abuse, drug use, and eating and psychological disorders.

Four years ago, Valentina Coppola was erased from the life she used to know. Accused of pushing her twin sister down the stairs of their home, she was sent to a boarding school for ill mannered ladies in Stockholm. An academy shaped like a prison. Years after the fall, she is brought back to Italy so that amends can be made. Older. Sharper. And still helplessly hurt by what happened years ago, Valentina must learn to navigate life with the brothers that didn't believe her, a father who shipped her away, and a twin sister who hides behind a fabricated lie. This time, Valentina has secrets of her own.

Aaron Russo - Don of the Russo mafia. "To kill or be killed" He had many women in his life but the one thing he didn't do was love or relationships. He said it was a weakness, something people can exploit and hold against you, something he can't have being the head of the mafia. His main objectives are making money, killing traitors and over powering every other mob. That's until he laid eyes on her. Aaron Russo may not do love or relationships, but he knew she was going to be his. She was made for him. Florence Stan - First year uni student. Finally away from strict parents and boyfriend. Studying, making friends and partying is on her agenda for the next three years while she stays in accommodation. She wanted to see what she'd been missing over the years when her father wouldn't allow her to go out, that's untill she ends up at the wrong club at the wrong time. His club. Little did she know the "freedom" she thought she'd just gained would disappear once again. She would no longer be her father's property but his. •• "Well you didn't think I'd just sit here, accept your deal and fall at your knees begging for you to be with me forever, did you?" I smile at her causing her smile to drop. "Don't answer that, you proved you were a freak when you kidnapped me. Anyways, since I have lived with my father for 18 years, I know what men like you and him are like, there's no way for me to get out of this. So, for the next two years I will do everything to make you hate me, I will make you wish you never brought me into your life. By time It gets to the end you will be begging my father to take me back." I slowly get up and walk around the table till I'm right in front of her. Her breathing hitches as I sit on the desk with my hands on my knees, bent down inches away from her face "Princess, I don't beg, the only person who will be begging is you when you want me to fuck that sweet little pussy of yours. Don't make empty threats again

When two worlds collide, the most dangerous thing is falling in love. Lena's ordinary life takes a dark turn when she saves a stranger from an attack, unwittingly entangling herself in the violent world of Nikolai- a powerful and feared mafia leader. What begins as a reluctant connection fuelled by danger and necessity soon becomes something deeper as Lena is drawn to the man behind the power: intense, protective, and unyieldingly devoted to her. Nikolai knows he should stay away from Lena-she doesn't belong in his world, a place defined by control and chaos. But no matter how hard he tries to keep his distance, her strength and quiet defiance pull him closer. When a dangerous rival targets Lena to get to him, Nikolai is forced to confront his feelings, vowing to protect her at any cost-even if it means putting his empire on the line. Just a note- Bad boy good girl and hate to love type thing. There is some fighting/violence Please leave a comment whether you like the story or not, I really appreciate any feedback. Vote as well if you like it. Thanks for reading!

Annette Vasquez is broken and desperate to talk to Ryan, her ex-boyfriend, who broke up with her a month ago. When an intimidating man appears on her door dressed in all blacks, she runs for cover and sends Ryan a text for help. Vicente Di'Alberto is the Don of the Italian Mafia, cold, ruthless, and untouchable. A strange message pops up on his phone, which has him acting on impulse. Rescued by a sinfully handsome man, Ann feels safe around him until she finds out his real identity and also finds herself married accidentally to the most feared man in Italy/America. She wants out but Vicente is ready to use the accidental marriage to his advantage.

They called her cursed. A danger to the world. So they caged her, broke her, and turned her into something almost human. Forgotten. Powerless. Innocent. Until he came for her. Ravyn - a dark king feared by realms, born of blood and bound by shadows - didn't believe in softness. Until he saw her. Now, he can't stop. He watches her. Touches her. Guards her like she's a treasure only he can have. She breathes, and he's obsessed. She flinches, and he wants to destroy the world for ever hurting her. She belongs to him - even if she doesn't know it yet. But the truth buried in her bloodline runs deeper than she knows. And Ravyn? He'll burn kingdoms before he lets her slip through his fingers.

She served the friendly faces of the regular customers that day. She helped others that day. She was supposed to stay with her family on that day. But she never came home. Juliette is loved by everyone. A hard working girl juggling University and shifts at the popular cafe, she works to provide for her family and take care of her sick father. Seeing hundreds of faces on a daily basis is something Juliette is used to. Old faces, new faces, you never know who you're going to meet. "All it took was one glance, one smile, one gesture to realise she is the one I want". This story will include very mature content. ⚠️

Nothing prepares you for heartbreak that lands only hours before your wedding. One moment you are celebrating the last hours of single life, smiling at a future you trust. The next, you are staring at proof that the man you love has betrayed you. He says he is sorry. He pleads. Yet the picture of love you held so tightly fractures in an instant. Sports agent Fiorella Barella has more than one truth to uncover, and with her closest friends beside her, she is ready to pull at every thread until the whole story unravels.