After being forced to replace her sister as the bride of a mafia don, twenty-two-year-old Sofia must deal with the ruthlessness of the mafia world while battling her feelings for her new fiancé. Season 1 of Possession *** The daughter of a crime lord, Sofia just wants to be left alone to mourn the death of her first love. But when her older sister begs Sofia to take her place as the bride of the city's most powerful mafia don, Sofia must sacrifice herself to save her family. Gabriel De Luca was prepared for a businesslike marriage with a refined woman trained to be the perfect mafia queen, not the rebellious Sofia. Sinfully handsome and infuriatingly stubborn, Gabriel is far more alluring to Sofia than she's willing to admit and she's determined not to be seduced by him. Gabriel and Sofia clash over the details of their arrangement and the simmering tension between them. But as violence and betrayal erupt amongst the dons, a true partnership might be the only thing that can save them both... Content warning: This story contains depictions of violence and sexual assault that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

When two hearts beat for one, the choice is not just about love... but about sacrifice. But the question is... who will sacrifice?

In a world ruled by Alphas, where Omegas and Betas were meant to serve, Mikhail lived in the quiet safety of his mother's love. He was a rare kind of Omega-mute, delicate, and unseen by the brutal world beyond their small cottage. His mother shielded him from the harsh reality of their hierarchy, whispering soft words into his ear as he traced the shapes of her lips with his fingers. But peace was fragile. One cold evening, his father returned-a man Mikhail barely knew, reeking of alcohol and desperation. With a cruel glint in his eye, he grabbed Mikhail's wrist, pulling him away from his mother's trembling arms. "You're worth more than you know," his father muttered, shoving him into the arms of a hooded stranger. Mikhail didn't need words to understand. He had been sold. Colton was a name whispered in fear, a beast draped in human skin. An Alpha whose touch left scars on both body and soul. He ruled with cruelty, his presence alone enough to make even the strongest Omegas tremble. Mikhail had heard of him. Everyone had. When he was thrown at Colton's feet, he didn't fight. He didn't beg. He simply met the Alpha's piercing golden eyes with silent defiance. The room was silent. Colton tilted his head, intrigued. "A mute Omega," he mused, his voice like gravel. "How will you scream for me?" Mikhail swallowed hard, but he refused to break. The Alpha's lips curled into a smirk, but there was no amusement in his eyes. Only hunger. Only the promise of ruin. "Let's see how long that silence lasts."

Marriage is normally one's happily ever after in the movies, but for Aemie Ferrer-Roswell, it's just the start of a seemingly unending adventure. Can this sweet Barbie-loving airhead continue to survive the life of being wife to a Mafia boss? *** Many things changed after Aemie Ferrer became Ezekiel Roswell's wife. With the might of Yaji and Roswells combined, things should have become smooth sailing for Baby Ae and her Dong--or at least, that's what everyone thought. But with lies, secrets and betrayals constantly plaguing the two, no one knows who to trust. This time, the silly and ditzy Aemie must step up to protect everyone and everything she cherishes--including the man she loves. Will they win and overcome this battle again? Or is it the perfect time for them to accept that Mafia stories have no happy endings? DISCLAIMER: This story is in Taglish COVER DESIGNER: Rayne Mariano

(Academy Series #2) Being the son of the academy's chairwoman pushed Jax to hide his true identity. Introducing himself as a scholar, he was slowly creating a name of his own by ranking number one in class. Then there was Cali, the spoiled girl who desperately wanted to beat him.

𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖔𝖓𝖎𝖛𝖆𝖑𝖊 𝕯𝖚𝖔𝖑𝖔𝖌𝖞 𝐈 Faerie thought she was making the right choice when she married the man of her dreams-until that choice turned into a nightmare. Trapped in a loveless marriage, locked away in a basement, and ultimately left to die, her life ended in despair. But fate had other plans. When Faerie wakes up, she finds herself reincarnated in the very offline game she used to escape her grim reality. But this time, one wrong click changes everything. Instead of the heroine, she accidentally selects the avatar of Lady Arthemice-the infamous Villainess known for her cruel reputation. Determined not to be a victim again, Faerie resolves to embrace her new role as the Villainess. With her newfound power, she'll carve her own path in this treacherous world, using every challenge to build her reputation. But the question remains: can she truly survive-and thrive-in a world where one wrong move could mean her end? "I would make Arthemice into a true villainess, not the childish one from the game I once played. Because right now, I, Faerie, embrace the darkness. I wanted to be the Villainess." ╔═════════ ◈ ═════════╗ Welcome to "Goddesses and the Villainess," dear player! Your adventure begins now! ╚═════════ ◈ ═════════╝ - All rights reserved ©2024 by HatingYouIsGreat Date started: August 16, 2024 Date ended: December 24, 2024

Shakespeare's *Macbeth* was in my syllabus when I was in secondary school. But *Macbeth* was just an appetiser, for I went on to get the complete works of his. It was as I was reading his sonnets that I tried to mimic his 14-line poems-and the rest is history. I did not simply read Shakespeare; I encountered him. In my "mimicking" of his sonnets, I learnt that a word could be stretched from its primary meaning to other "shades" of meaning. Poetry to me is like a pilgrimage, a path of mystery, a ritual that can transport the poet from where he is to where the subject of his writing is, where he achieves a lived experience. I deliberately chose a rhyming scheme of **AABB CDCD EEFF GG**, with which I wish to import an African voice into the sacred art of sonnet writing. ✨ *OnukaoguOkechi83 is a winner of the Shortys 2025. ---

A young photographer's passion for capturing life becomes a doorway to the afterlife. After her untimely death, her camera, once filled with memories, becomes a keeper of justice.. Years later, the camera re-appeared, luring the unsuspecting girl into a web of dark secrets, twisted justice, and a series of strange and haunting deaths. As friends begin to fall one by one, the line between the living and the dead blurs, revealing that some moments were never meant to be captured. This chilling tale unravels the deadly consequences of a photograph that refuses to fade.

She once believed that love, family, and dreams could bloom like the most beautiful flowers-fragile yet full of life. She worked hard, held on to hope, and chased happiness, thinking she had all the time in the world. Until she didn't. One tragic moment changed everything. Promises were left unkept, words were left unsaid, and love was buried beneath the weight of regret. Now, as she stands before the past she can never rewrite, she holds a bouquet-not of joy, but of the sorrows she can never undo. Is it too late to make things right? Or are some regrets meant to stay forever?