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Guide into Temptation [ManxBoy] by GrimJulius
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Dominic's life is a carefully constructed facade, concealing a dark obsession that consumes him. When his wife's 18-year-old brother Adam is cast out by his parents, Dominic eagerly welcomes this beautiful boy into their home. Dominic's fixation on Adam grows relentless, and he will stop at nothing to make Adam his. Through calculated manipulation and seductive allure, Dominic weaves a web that tightens with each passing day. As he guides Adam deeper into temptation, the lines between love and control blur dangerously. Will Dominic's obsessive love prevail, or will the truth shatter his world? 'Guide into Temptation' is a psychological thriller that explores desire, manipulation, and the perilous descent into obsession. Word Count: 73,612 Words ⚠️Warning⚠️: This story contains spoilers for 'Dive into Temptation' which is Adams POV of this whole book. If you want to experience the story from the victims POV first, go over there and read Adams book. If you want to read their story from the manipulators POV, this is the place to be. THIS IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER. Be warned.
Dive into Temptation [ManxBoy] by GrimJulius
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"Do I mean nothing to you?!" He spat out the words, his voice laced with fury. "What are you talking about?" I strained against his iron grip, my cheeks flushing with the exertion to escape him. He remained seated atop me, swiftly snatching the joint from my grasp. After taking a drag, he blew the smoke in my face before leaning down to kiss me again, his hands firmly on my wrists. My resistance began to weaken, the pleasure of his lips on mine dissolving my determination. Sensing my surrender, his grip eased as I reciprocated the kiss. He leaned into me, his lips hungry and hands ready, as if expecting my defiance to resurface at any moment. Eventually, he pulled back, his hands still clasping my wrists. I lay there, my heart racing with a mix of irritation and bewilderment. What was he doing?? ~*~ Upon graduating high school, 18-year-old Adam's life is turned upside down when he's cast out by his parents, only to find refuge with his sister and her husband. But refuge turns to turmoil as he's ensnared in a forbidden affair with the handsome older man. With every stolen moment, Adam's anxiety mounts, caught between desire and the guilt of betraying his sister. As Adam struggles to sever the toxic ties, Dominic's manipulation tightens, threatening to unravel Adam's world. Can Adam break free from the suffocating grip of secrecy and desire, or will he remain ensnared in a web of lies? 'Dive into Temptation' is a riveting coming of age story with love, betrayal, and the pursuit of liberation. Word Count: 207,939 Words Adam is 18 Dominic is 29 or mid 30s idk ⚠️Trigger Warning ⚠️ This story tackles the difficulties of toxic relationships and the challenges of leaving such situations. It will contain sensitive content, including sexual assault, physical abuse, gaslighting, and adult grooming. Please proceed with caution. This is a psychological thriller with romance and explicit sexual scenes.
Bed Buddies by nighttaker
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Featured by @lgbtq // ~ OLD BOOK ~ Ian Lutyens. 20 years old. A stoic, reserved, architecture student with a shattered family. He thinks love is but a waste of emotions. Noah Hart. 23 years old. A soft hearted, loving, elementary school teacher with no family. He desires the deep affection that stays forever. The two opposites meet over a popular chat site on the internet. Fed up with the lives they both were leading and craving a release, they decide to meet up and satisfy each other's needs in bed. But will their relationship remain limited to what they wanted- being bed buddies? (Completed in September 2017) // Cover by the amazing @Karran
The CEO's Kryptonite ⚣ ✓ by wambuimuiruriii
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"Have you tried turning it off and back on again?" •• Christian Ivonov, CEO of Ivonov enterprises, had always been the best at fucking things up. Whether it be relationships, or company connections, nothing was too far out of his reach to ruin. Alexander Hamilton had always been the best at fixing things. Computers, to be exact. He wasn't sure how Christian got the impression that Alex could fix him too. •• A story in which a what should be anger management patient meets a functioning alcoholic, and they somehow manage to save each other. Book One of The CEO's Trilogy *This book is unedited