In the heart of Paris, Eloise lives a beautiful life, a life she's always dreamed of. She has a loving family, a best friend, and a degree in cyber security. Her goal is simple: to make her parents proud, to stand on her own feet, to travel the world with her best friend. But fate has other plans. A trip to Italy to celebrate her success will change everything. One encounter, one night and Eloise will cross paths with the Marchesi brothers. Her kindness, her innocence, her very heart will become the most dangerous temptation of their lives. Will her world stay the same or will it shatter completely? Eloise Marie Bennett is smart, soft-hearted, and kind. But in the shadows of Milan, her light is about to meet darkness she cannot imagine. ● ● ● Meet the architects of her new reality: the Marchesi brothers. Nathan and Aaron Marchesi are legends of fear. Mafia kings whose names alone send shivers through governments, gangs, and the underworld. Ruthless, sadistic, and merciless, they take what they want and no one dares to refuse them. Their power is absolute, their desire uncontrollable. And then comes Eloise. One girl. One spark. One forbidden obsession that awakens a darkness even they cannot resist. She is everything they should never touch and yet everything they crave. Her refusal ignites a fire they will stop at nothing to satisfy. Every rule, every limit, every line they've ever known......will be broken. They will stop at nothing to make her theirs. To cage her, to control her, to break her gentle spirit and remake it in their image. In their world, love is ownership. Care is control. And freedom is a concept they will burn to the ground to erase from her mind. Will Eloise survive the obsession of two men who fear nothing? Or will their dark, relentless desire consume her completely.....body, heart, and soul? Read Prologue for detail description.

In the village of Kharavali, nestled among the golden wheat fields of rural Punjab, every bad thing was common and fear was the only law that truly mattered. Here, the Gill family ruled as undisputed heads for three generations. They owned the lands, the wells, the transport routes, and the silence of every soul who lived within the crumbling stone walls. No dispute was settled, no problem solved, and no tradition enforced without their word. The village existed in a perpetual shadow of cruelty disguised as custom where power flowed through blood and gold, and softness had no place to survive. At the centre of it all stood the grand yet oppressive Gill haveli, a fortress that swallowed lives and spat out obedience. In Kharavali, the Gills did not govern. They owned. WARNING ⚠️ The story contains dark theme, read on your own, you've been warned already. #r*pe #mpreg #violence

Her life was mess! GETTING KIDNAPPED, ABUSED, RAPED, MANIPULATED... SHE LOST HER OLD SELF SOMEWHERE IN THOSE TWO MONTHS OF HER CAPTIVE.. When she was finally free.. her doomed fate still didn't left her.. her papa left her to fight alone in this cruel world.. while Ronit.. ' this all happened because of HIM! HE ruined me! I will ruin HIM!' Her journey to seek revenge started but where would it lead her too? could anyone save her from her own monsters? or she have to fight it all alone? was she aware of surprises waiting for her? ................ Read [ When Life Is Darker Than Black] before checking out this story to understand better. THIS STORY IS PART 2 OF WLIDTB. THIS STORY MAY INCLUDE MATURE THEMES, CURSING, BLOOD! ..............

𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐗 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐩 | "𝗜 𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨" she screamed right into his face, her voice laced with pure venom. Tears kept spilling from her eyes, but her grip on the gun never weakened. She had expected him to shout back. But all she found was his unwavering stare. "𝗦𝗼... 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹?" The words came out of him with a faint harshness, as though they were dragged from somewhere painfully deep. His jaw tightened slightly. But all he received in return was silence. And somehow, that silence was louder than any answer she could have given. His eyes searched her face-the trembling lips, the red, swollen eyes, the helpless fury trying desperately to hide heartbreak. Then his voice cut through the stillness again. "𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝗴... 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁?" The words struck her like a blow to the chest. Her breath stuttered, her composure collapsed. And that was all he needed. He moved. Slow. Deliberate. "𝗦𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁?"he said quietly, his voice low and cutting. "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀... 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲..."He paused for half a second, watching her break. "...𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀-" BANGGGG. The sound ripped through the room. He never got to finish his sentence. The bullet tore through his arm. His body jerked back. For a heartbeat, the world seemed to stand still. Then...his smirk widened. "𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻... 𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗳𝗲."

Eighteen-year-old Isolde has never known safety. Orphaned, broke, and trapped under her aunt's care, she spends her days serving lattes at a posh café-until a mysterious perfume arrives at her doorstep. Its sender? Unknown to her but let me tell you it's Dante Valencourt, a billionaire with mafia ties, a serpent's charm, and a sadistic obsession with owning what he desires. When Dante's "gifts" turn sinister-surveillance, threats, and a trail of bodies Isolde flees. But running from a man who controls cities is a death wish. Dante drags her into his glittering underworld, where pain and pleasure blur, and obsession wears the mask of love. Will Isolde survive his twisted devotion... or surrender to the darkness he promises? 🔥 For fans of Pepper Winters and J.T. Geissinger may love this and it's dark romance at its most addictive. No princes here... just a villain who'll ruin you. This anti-hero is very sadistic, possessive, obsessive and controlling freak....so please don't expect anything vanilla and lovey lovey content here. Tropes: ✔️ Morally Black Mafia Antihero ✔️ Kidnapped/Forced Proximity ✔️ "Touch Her and Die" Vibes ✔️ Twisted Possession vs. Fragile Innocence ✔️ All the dark, spicy, morally black tension Warning: This book is not a fairytale. Proceed if you dare. This book contains abusive content very dark and gore, and I don't support them.

Arnav Singh Suryavanshi is a name spoken with reverence. A legendary neurosurgeon. A calm, disciplined professor. The man who saves lives others have already given up on. To the world, he is brilliance wrapped in humility. To his students, he is untouchable perfection. But behind the sterile walls of hospitals and lecture halls, Arnav lives another life-one soaked in blood and silence. By night, he is the king of the underworld. A ghost no mafia has ever seen. A ruler whose orders cross continents and whose enemies disappear without a trace. A healer by day. A murderer by night. A devil hiding in a white coat. Vaani Thakur is everything he is not. Soft-spoken. Innocent. Kind. A 23-year-old medical student who believes every life matters and dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon-just like the professor she secretly despises. She thinks he is cold. Arrogant. Inhuman. She has no idea he watches her in silence. No idea her warmth has begun to crack something inside him that was never meant to feel. She doesn't fall for him. She doesn't choose him. She is claimed. As obsession replaces control and secrets bleed into the light, Vaani must confront a terrifying truth- The man she is drawn to can heal her... Or destroy everything she is. Because some loves protect. Some loves ruin. And his love? It consumes.

Dhruv Khanna, a man surrounded in darkness, feared by all who cross his path. Known as "The Beast" for his imposing physique and ruthless tactics, he reigns supreme over Asia's underworld as both a cunning CEO and a mafia king. His empire spans continents, built on calculated business deals and brutal force. Women fawn over him, captivated by his raw power and magnetism, but Dhruv remains aloof, his gaze never lingering on anyone. His focus is solely on expanding his dominion, crushing anyone who dares to stand in his way. Veda Ahuja, an innocent, naive and kind soul, has faced more challenges than most. After losing her parents, she's been forced to live with her uncaring aunt and uncle, who treat her poorly. Despite their cruelty, Veda remains strong, finding solace in her work as a school teacher. She's determined to build a better life for herself, and her kindness and patience with her students inspire them every day. Vikram malhotra, owner of a small textile industry, he is very kind, always help those who are in need. A perfect gentleman. --------------------------------- What happens when our so called beast - Dhruv khanna set his eyes on veda ahuja, he uses his twisted and manipulated ways to get veda Because dhruv is obsessed with veda He is insane for her and can set the whole world on fire. But will veda who is known for her kindness can accept dhruv?? And how is vikram malhotra, who is not as powerful as dhruv, involved between both them?? This story involves twists and turns which is going to blow your mind Note : it's not a triangle love story WILL BE REMOVED FROM WATTPAD ON 31 ST OF DECEMBER

She was silent , he was full of talking . she was always been ignored while he was always the talk of the town. she wants nothing but to end her life , he wants to enjoy his life fully. she was broken but In the end ,he chooses to heal her. She was Esha sharma ,the middle class girl . He was Ishaan Agarwal,The only son of rich family. they were totally opposite from, but they for also made for each other. Ishaan×Esha Tropes~ •Badboy romance •Broken girl •Police Romance •Stalker •Love marriage Note- This story contains Scenes of abuse,smut,crime,illegal activities.if you are not comfortable, don't read it.

"Who are you? And what are you doing in my bathroom?" She asked, stepping back until her back hit the cold wall. He smirked, his gaze roaming over her body, His hand moved to her waist, his touch possessive as he held her in a tight grip. "Who are you?" She asked, her hands reaching up to remove his mask, but he held her hands and shook his head. "Why are you stalking me?" She asked again, He grabbed her wrists and pinned them above her head, his grip tight and possessive. "You like it, don't you darling? You like the feeling of being pursued." He moved his face to her ear, his breath hot on her skin. "Don't deny it, sweetheart." ........... Advait Singhania, A global heartthrob - An Enigmatic Rockstar. On the surface, he is charming, powerful, and talented. But in the shadows, he is her silent predator. Saisha Mehra, a fiercely independent Indian fashion photographer, who does global photoshoots for famous celebrities. She is bold and unapologetically honest. ............ GENRE - Dark Romance {18+} {THEMES AND TROPES} • obsession • cat and dog dynamic • strong, bold female lead • Dominant male lead • Dark pasts and emotional scars Setting : London - India .............. Words count - 76,670 .............. Started on - May 24, 2025 Completed on - Jan 14, 2026 ............... Pictures - pinterest {credits to the rightful owners}

this is the second book of cage series.