She came to Venice for an escape. He offered her a reason to stay. Joseline never thought she'd be reckless. But when a stranger with dark eyes and an even darker past sweeps into her life, she finds herself drawn into a world she never imagined. Roman is all charm and danger-a man whose presence commands attention, whose touch ignites desire, and whose secrets could shatter everything. She knows she should walk away. He never should have let her in. But in the city of romance, where passion and peril intertwine, neither of them can resist the pull. As Joseline explores Venice, Roman becomes her unexpected guide-showing her the beauty hidden within its winding canals and whispering streets. But beneath the city's elegance lies a shadowy underworld, and Roman's ties to it run deep. The man who has given her adventure is the same man who could destroy her. When danger closes in, Joseline must decide: will she trust Roman with her heart, or will she become another casualty of his world?

Let me go, I have to get back to school. I said feeling scared as he was touching my hair and smelling me. I'll see you soon baby girl, very soon he whispered in my ear, letting me go, I ran back to school on time for my second class. where were you. Raven asked I was looking for you after math class I went to a cafe, that all I told her and focused on the lesson.

By Kiki .L She met him before she even knew his name. It was supposed to be just another night-scrubbing tables, dodging sleazy comments, and surviving the greasy hellhole she worked at to pay for law school. But when she approached the table of seven silent men, cloaked in wealth and something far colder, she felt it-that shift in the air, like a predator had just gone still. "We're closing in 34 minutes," she snapped, exhausted and done pretending. One of them stared. He didn't speak. He didn't blink. Just watched her like he could tear her apart and piece her back together in ways she'd never recover from. Mikhail Volkov hadn't spoken since he was a child. He didn't need to. His silence was legendary. His cruelty, worse. He ruled from the shadows-Pakhan of the Volkov Bratva, a ghost draped in blood and billions, with an empire stretching from Moscow to New York and Boston bowing at his feet. No one dared cross him. No one walked away after seeing him for who he really was. But she did. She saw something she wasn't meant to. A gun. A body. And him-eyes dead, jaw clenched, waiting. She ran. He followed. And from that night on, her life was no longer her own. PG16 | Dark Romance | Bratva Mafia | Billionaire x Law Student | Obsession | Possession | Violence | Power | Mystery | South African Heroine | Psychological Tension | Silent Alpha | Trigger Warnings Apply First BOOK OF THE : HIS SERIES

After losing her parents at the age of twelve, Thandi spent years running-from orphan homes, street predators, and the crushing weight of poverty. Through it all, her big sister was her shield. Her hope. Her last thread of innocence in a world determined to strip it away. But when violence rips her sister from her life, Thandi's fragile world crumbles. Alone and helpless, she is sold into the hands of the De Luca family-the most feared mafia dynasty in the world. In the dark halls of power, cruelty, and desire, Thandi's stolen innocence echoes in every shadow. And survival may cost her the last pieces of the girl she used to be.

Carina Lehew is one of the most respected socialites in New York. She works as a fashion designer for her mother, her father owns one of the top multibillion dollar companies in the country, Lehew Enterprises, and everything is finally going good in her life... she thinks. When father fails to pull through on a lucrative business deal, Carina is kidnapped by one of the most notoriously wealthiest businessmen affiliated with the Italian Mafia, Matteo "The Butcher" Carson. Panic, worry, and fear consume Carina as she tries to find a way to escape the lifestyle that comes along with Matteo, but will it be too late when he gives her options she can't refuse? Will she see a different side of a man she believes to be a monster? Most importantly, will she fall for the ice blue eyes that haunt her every night? ****This story contains physical abuse and sexual content, but does NOT glorify it!!!! READ AT YOUR OWN DISPOSAL!****

He's the mafia prince who rules every room he enters. She's the scholarship student who doesn't even know his name. Luca Russo's ego is a weapon. As heir to a ruthless empire, he commands fear and worship with a glance. Women are ornaments. Men are pawns. The world exists to bend to his will. Until he meets Amara. Sweet, soft, and buried in a library book, she spills her things at his feet. When he helps her-a king condescending to a peasant-she offers only a polite, distracted smile before walking away. She doesn't recognize him. She isn't impressed....she's just polite. He didn't want polite. For the first time in his life, Luca is seen as a variable amongstothers. And it ignites a dark, possessive fire within him. He will have her. He will make her see him. He will consume the very innocence that makes her blind to his shadow. Now, the most dangerous man in the city is obsessed with the one woman who didn't look twice. And he'll tear apart her sunny, mundane world just to prove she's always been his. Welcome to an obsession where the greatest insult was her indifference... and the only prize will be her surrender. A/N : I'm trying to make a darker and more smutty version of "The girl who didn't look". This book is also extremely vulgar.

"𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒚 𝒊𝒕? 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝑰'𝒎 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒏, 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓." Summer & Devon have been best friends since their sophomore year of highschool. That is until one night they cross a line they'd never be able to come back from. Both not knowing what it really meant to be in a relationship can the two turn just for tonight into something meaningful? Or will the pressure be too much for them to bear? Started- 05/22/2021 Finished- 07/27/2021 highest ranking- #1 in randomthoughts #4 in collegestories #2 in collegeromance

Pendal is a beacon of light-a girl who always sees the good in everyone, her bubbly character capable of brightening the darkest days. Yet, her kind heart has endured its share of heartbreak, especially with a boyfriend too weak to defend her against his disapproving mother. She loved him anyway, clinging to the hope of a brighter future. Donald-a wealthy businessman who relocated to the States to oversee the launch of a new branch. Their worlds collide in a way neither of them could have foreseen, bound together by an incident shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding and a sudden marriage. Pendal, a stranger to him, somehow becomes a name on everyone's lips, a woman others claim is his lover. Their destinies are intertwined in ways that will reshape their lives forever. In the web of lies, deceit, and the echoes of an unexpected connection, they must decide: will they take control of their fate, or will they leave it to destiny to decide? He looked away and immediately brought his eyes back. "Oh, I wasn't avoiding that... I just don't know what best answer to give because look at me," he used a hand gesture. "Do you think I am physically strong enough to give the doctors a hard time? It is their fault if they can't understand what I want and what I don't want," he continued. "And I assume what you wanted is for them to not treat you anymore. Is that it? There is a 100% chance that you will walk again. You have to take that." "Marry me then!" "Excuse me, what???"

(BWWM) EDITING "That cannot happen again." Sunny spoke breaking the silence between us. We must have been sitting in my car for a solid five minutes without saying a word to each other. "Why?" I said I not bothering to look at her. I kept my eyes forward. "Because it's not appropriate." She was stern in the way she was speaking but I could catch the slight uncertainty in her tone. I decided to mess around with her until she finally breaks and confessed how she really feel. "Did you forget you kissed me back." I turned my neck to look at her. She bit her lip and looked down. "Yes, I know and I shouldn't have done that." "Why? Isn't that what you wanted to do." I smirked making sure to watch her every movement. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sunny Rose is a 21 year old college student. Her life has not been the same since she was blindsided and dumped by her ex boyfriend who she thought she was going to spend the rest of her life with. After going through a deep depression she no longer leaves the house unless it's for school or going to the mall. Sunny accepted her homebody lifestyle. Yet everything is flipped upside down when a certain star quarterback of the school has his eyes set on her. Logan Hill has always had it all. The money, the girls, the looks. He has gotten every girl he ever wanted. What stared out as an innocent conquest to get Sunny to sleep with him turned into something much bigger. With family drama he has to deal with and his developing romantic feelings for Sunny, Logan is now in unfamiliar territory and does not know the first thing to do when it comes to being in a relationship. *In need of major editing* lots of grammar mistakes 🤷🏿‍♀️ *Mature Audience only* Published 12/22/21 Finished 2/26/22 ❤️

He thought he knew who he was. He thought he knew his place. Then she walked in. Now, everything he was raised to believe is cracking, and he's the one breaking. (18+) ~Content Warning~ This story contains mature themes, including intimate scenes, strong language, and explores sensitive social issues. These elements are included to tell an honest story and do not reflect the author's personal views. Reader discretion is advised.