Naomi Monet was a normal American girl living in residential New York. Her life was average; she had a boyfriend, family, dog, was attending university- when it suddenly wasn't. She was plucked from the streets and forced into a completely different life, being trafficked by a multi-million dollar company. And her captor? A morally grey man who goes by the name Brandon, tasked to keep her healthy, happy, and trapped. Will she continue to fight against his control over her? Or succumb to a mental decay which seems to slowly be convincing her that he 'cares for and protects' her? ________________________________________________ "So you're my handler, but are you also the one who kidnapped me?" He drew his gaze away from mine, back to his computer screen and nodded. "Yes." My heart sank. I was hopeful that maybe he wasn't the one who committed the act, but was only assigned to me after the fact. That way I could hold on to the hope that he's not an entire monster. Now I can see that he is, all the way down to the core. I swallowed my fear as I recalled the sensations that came over me when his hand wrapped around my mouth. A moment I'll never ever forget. "U-uhm why, why me?" I stuttered as I feared he'd snap at me for all my questions, but instead he closed his laptop and sat back in his chair. "Because you're pretty."

He has twelve victims, and his skin was itching to make it his perfect thirteen. Roman Price meets a mysterious girl in a diner and can't shake the feeling he gets when he's around her. Can he keep his impulses at bay, or will she end up as just another name on his list? Word Count: 53,640

After years of spousal abuse, Julie Gibbons had given up hoping her husband would change his ways and resigned herself to her fate. Could the appearance of a stranger change everything for her?

Jane, a quiet and gentle baker, lives a peaceful life until everything shatters the night she and her best friend Nadia vanish without a trace. Awakening in a stranger's luxurious but suffocating bedroom, Jane finds herself in the grasp of Lucas - a dangerously obsessive man who claims to love her and is willing to do anything to keep her. As Jane is forced to navigate captivity under Lucas' possessive gaze, she begins to walk a tightrope between survival and resistance. Every meal, every word, every touch becomes a calculated move. When Lucas reveals he's also taken Nadia (Jane's sister), and refuses to say where she is, Jane's world fractures further. Isolation, manipulation, and trauma wear down her resolve, yet somewhere beneath the fear, she plots - silently, patiently. But nothing is black and white. Emotions tangle. Control blurs with care. And Jane begins to question whether her reactions are survival... or something more twisted. "Rules and Roses" is a haunting exploration of control, captivity, and psychological manipulation - where love and fear become inseparably entwined, and escape is more than just a physical act... it's a fight for the soul.

Vivien never thought her favorite mafia novel would become her prison-until she woke up inside it, trapped as the villainess fiancée who was supposed to die. She wasn't the heroine. She was the cruel woman who tormented Alina, the girl sold to Dante Moretti. A woman hated by everyone... and killed by the man she was promised to. But Vivien remembers every page. Every betrayal. Every heartbeat before her death. Determined to rewrite her fate, she avoids Dante and Alina, hoping to stay invisible. Only Dante doesn't look away. His icy gaze follows her like a predator's hunt. The cold, ruthless mafia king becomes dangerously obsessed-with Vivien She was never meant to be loved. Now she's his only desire. And in his world, obsession never lets go. At this point she wasn't running from the plot But his obsession.. ⚠️I claim this book is mine. If u didn't liked the storyline then please don't read. Don't be rude. Thank you⚠️

Keith Chambers gets everything he wants, without question. So when he longs for a friend, it comes as no surprise to him that he gets just that - only in the form of a human pet. Meredith is struggling to survive. Her Master beats her, the maids humiliate her, and she has no one she can trust. She used to think she had Keith, but even he grew bored of her. Toys can get passed down. And maybe she'll find an owner that loves her. #15 in Horror Prequel to The Skeleton Boy; You do not have to read The Skeleton Boy to understand and enjoy.

** Jamie lowered himself so that his face met mine. "Are you stupid?" he spat, cocking his head to the side. "Jamie!" I cried between gasps. "You're hurting me." Pulling my head forward a few inches, he then slammed it back against the wall. My ears began to make a sharp ringing sound, forcing me to close my eyes just to try and silence the pain. ** Isobel Tully accepts her abusive relationship as something that's meant to be, a karmic consequence of her past. She believes wholeheartedly that she deserves nothing better than her life with Jamie... But then she meets local musician Will. Kind, funny, insanely attractive Will... and he just so happens to find out her secret. As her existence at home becomes more and more unbearable, Isobel must decide if she's willing to risk her life for the opportunity to have the one she's always wanted, but will she get tangled up in a web of lies before she gets the chance? Content Warning: There are some very descriptive scenes of physical, emotional and sexual abuse/ violence. There are also descriptions of rape which could be upsetting. This story is not fully edited or spellchecked as of yet so please let me know if you find any errors or contradictions in the comments.

Trixie-now Madeline Williams-has escaped Jasper, but freedom comes at a deadly cost. The FBI offers her a new life, with love, family, and the promise of normalcy-but her past refuses to stay buried. As old demons resurface and danger closes in, she must face the haunting question: has she truly escaped, or is this new life just an illusion for a woman already haunted by loss? Note: Bounded in Silence: Book Two is a direct continuation of Book One and is not a standalone story. Readers should start with the first book to fully understand Trixie's journey. Trigger WARNING ⚠️ This book contains graphic depictions of murder, death, and extreme violence. It includes sexual assault, non-consensual acts, emotional and psychological abuse, and other disturbing situations that may be triggering to some readers. Themes of trauma, manipulation, power imbalances, and loss are present throughout the story. Reader discretion is strongly advised, and this book is intended for mature audiences who are prepared for dark, intense, and emotionally challenging content.

Cadence De Luna thought she had everything she wanted, until it all collapsed under the weight of unbearable loss. Bound to a husband who drifts further away each time she reaches for him, she drowns in silence, aching for something that will make her feel alive again. That's when Harley Roerig moves in next door, dangerously attractive, and all sharp edges and lethal charm. He's hell-bent on unraveling her, even as he guards a devastating secret that could destroy her for good. What begins as lust quickly spirals into something deeper when he slips past her defenses, forcing Cadence to confront the wreckage of her marriage. The grass is always greener on the other side, and Cadence can't ignore how much better it might be between the sheets of her neighbor's bed. Schedule: Mondays & Fridays

The heatwave of 1955 didn't just bring cracked roads and heavy air to Maple Hill, it brought Kitty O'Callaghan. Instead of the quiet start she hoped for with her mother, Kitty finds herself trapped under the roof of her stepbrother Johnny - a brooding mechanic who sees in her every trace of the woman he resents. What begins as aggression soon turns to desire. Johnny soon wants more than her fear. He wants her softness, her trust, her heart. And nothing will stand in his way. Not her tears. Not her defiance. Not even her hate. ~ He lowered himself to the edge of the bed, the quilt dipping beneath the weight of his knee. His hand lifted, brushing the stray curl aside, fingertips grazing the smooth line of her cheek. Then he leaned in, his breath warm at her ear. "Kitten..." His voice slipped through the quiet. "Wake up." At first she only stirred, a small sound catching in her throat as her brow drew tight. "C'mon now. Look at me." His hand lingered near her face. Fingertips brushing her cheek once more in a slow movement. Her lashes fluttered once, twice. Then her eyes opened, heavy with sleep. For a second she only stared, unseeing, then the blur sharpened landing seeing his face so close to hers. Her whole body jolted, shoulders driving into the pillow as if to put distance where there was none. Her legs kicked under the blanket, the sheets twisting around her ankles. Her mouth opened, dragging in a sharp, startled breath as a scream began to claw its way up from her chest. But it never made it out, he was ready. His hand clamped down hard over her mouth. Her eyes filled with instant panic. She froze. Then fought.