*Rated M for Mature* Their meeting happened by accident. It wasn't supposed to happen... But it did. A spark was lit the second their eyes met. A spark no one could've put out. A spark no one dared to put out. To her it was a dangerous spark. One that could potentially have consequences. One that could change everything she knew about life. To him it was a more dangerous spark. One that could have disastrous consequences. One that could potentially be lethal. But then again...... If it doesn't burn then what's the point of playing with fire? *********** "Being with me.....it could kill you. I could be the reason you die." "I could say the same to you. Being with me....it could kill you and everyone you love." "What do we do then? What do you want to do?" "I want to kiss you.....and not stop." The next two words were like a whisper in the wind. "Me too."

ivy just turned 21 the week before she was kidnapped. placed in a prison for testing 'special' peoples ability's. bestowed with the responsibility of embodying the element of earth, she is poked a prodded for scientific research in a secret government lab, dead to her old life and family. everything probably wouldn't be so bad if she wasn't also locked in the same box with her weakness element, fire. Hosted by a moody, secretive, sexually frustrated jerk with a mysterious past, Malek, makes her life harder than it has to be. ••• •Contains Mature Content• 🔞🗣⚠️ •Contains Themes of Drug Use• •contains themes possibly triggering to some• From the author of "Rosemary's School for Extraordinary Teens" & "The devils Son" + "The Devils Son; Afterlife"

[thewattys2025 SHORTLIST] "You're nothing. Just a sad, pathetic girl hiding behind your books. Maybe if you weren't so weak, you wouldn't be such an easy target."-Ethan "I don't care what you think of me, Ethan. I never have."-Mira

She was invisible by choice. He was power incarnate. Their collision was inevitable-and ruinous. Lenora Williams has spent her life living in the quiet margins. Soft-spoken and self-contained, she finds solace in solitude, her small apartment a sanctuary from a world that once betrayed her. Haunted by a past she never speaks of, Lenora clings to routine like a lifeline-until the day she's offered a coveted position at the city's most powerful and enigmatic corporation. Ruthless, brilliant, and dangerously magnetic-Luca Maroni is the CEO of a billion-dollar empire, Luca controls everything he touches. He doesn't believe in love. He believes in ownership. Discipline. Obedience. But from the moment he meets Lenora-his new, quiet secretary with downcast eyes and secrets in her soul-his iron-clad world begins to crack. She's everything he isn't. Everything he doesn't understand. And everything he suddenly must possess. To Luca, Lenora is more than temptation-she's purity in a world of corruption. An obsession he can't shake. And as desire twists into obsession, his need to protect her begins to blur with his need to own her. But Lenora has demons of her own. And some shadows refuse to stay buried. As passion ignites and boundaries shatter, Lenora and Luca find themselves entangled in a dangerous dance of power, secrets, and surrender. But when the past returns with a vengeance and the darkness threatens to consume them both... Will love be their salvation-or their destruction?

Florence Grace receives the job offer of a life time, only to learn that things are not all they seem to be. By the time she realizes that her boss is more than just a Russian Billionaire, it's to late to turn back. As Kazimir Zaostrovsky comes to enjoy his time with his new Assistant, plans must be changed and deals severed.

Daniella Harris, a gifted prodigy who graduated high school at just sixteen, rose to prominence as a successful surgeon. On the night of her graduation, she joined what was supposed to be a celebratory farewell party with friends she trusted. But the night took a dark turn-she was drugged and awoke to find herself robbed of her innocence by a stranger. The events that followed tested the very core of her mental resilience, reshaped her decisions, and forged the determination that would ultimately define her. Despite the trauma, Daniella chose to take ownership of her life. She persevered-and she triumphed. Matteo Giordano, now the feared and respected in the Italian Mafia, had his own fateful encounter years ago. At seventeen, he was grabbed a drink meant for someone else and lost his free will. He woke the next morning with a beautiful girl beside him-her face etched with pain, regret, and a haunting purity. Though she fled without a word, the impression she left endured. Matteo noticed what others might have missed: the telltale stain that marked her first time. Though he searched for her, she had vanished -leaving only a memory that tormented him. Now, years later, their paths cross once more-not by intention, but perhaps... by fate.

(In the process of re-editing this story) *Book One in the Treacherous Series* Maeve I lead a fairly boring life. I don't party, I don't go clubs, and I definitely don't go out on blind dates set up by a coworker I barely tolerate. I show up to the date thinking I am meeting some prince charming type, but in his stead is a mysterious man with cloudy gray eyes and devilish good looks. Caine I am the feared leader of the Russian Bravta. For years, I have plotted revenge against the person responsible for stealing the single most important person away from me. I will stop at nothing to ensure I get what I want, even if the cost requires me to hold an innocent woman captive.(18+) Trigger Warnings: This book is a dark romance with lots of trigger warnings such as: -sexual content -use of weapons (guns, knives, etc) -killing -kidnapping -abuse This story is not for everyone, please be aware before continuing. Please note that I used Google Translate for the Russian to English translations. There is a chance that they may not be accurate.

[The Mr Series #1] ❝oh, you silly girl. didn't they ever tell you?... rich boys don't have hearts.❞ Don't speak to them. Don't go near them. Don't breathe within 3 feet of them. The prestigious Attwood Academy was home only to the richest and most regal teenagers not only in Britain, but in the entire world. However, there is a particular group that separate themselves from the rest; only the most admired, most sought after group, and they don't want 'commoners' to pollute their air. The Elites. They could end you without even touching you. That's why Jolie stayed away... sort of. ___ COMPLETED p.s. this is the first draft and so I will be thoroughly editing it (eventually) (BOOK #1.5 IN THE MR SERIES IS ON MY PROFILE)

Story is published on Amazon (kindle and paperback) Smashwords, and more! When Antonio Russo's wife was dying of breast cancer, he went to an agency looking to hire a live in nanny for their twin girls. After many interviews and the children not caring for any of the women he had been being interviewing, he was beginning to lose hope. Antonio happened to stop in a restaurant with the kids one day after hearing bad news about his wife, their waitress named Sadie Hart could sense something was wrong, she spoke with Antonio and his girls and was very sincere towards them after he told her what was going on. She took a liking to his children, and the children really liked her. Antonio liked how she interacted with his kids and gave her an offer she couldn't refuse, giving her his number and asking her to think about becoming their nanny. Antonio's wife Harlow, passed away after a year of battling cancer. He became lost, not himself and didn't think he could live his life without her. He starting avoiding his kids, leaving the kids with the nanny and either not coming home at night or coming home late after everyone was asleep. Sadie had enough of Antonio not spending time with his kids, and wanted to confront him, letting him know that his kids were hurting too, and that he needed to be there for them as well. After confronting him, and having her talk with him, Antonio surprised her with a passionate kiss. After spending a lot of time with the nanny, his feelings for her grew stronger. With her being on a date with Ethan made him think about things. Later that night sparks flew between them and ended up having a full night of heated passion. After that night they knew things would never be the same. Do they fall in love or end things after their one pure night of passion? Little did they know, someone had already chosen their future. Did her plan work? Credit for cover made by https://selfpubbookcovers.com/FrozenStar

"He is a scary man, Ivy! You should keep your distance from him." "His sons are equally as cruel as him.." "This whole family is actually heartless." Growing up, Ivy's ears are filled with warnings to stay away from this particular Santiago family. The leader of the family, Mr. Lucifer Santiago is a rumoured cruel mafia leader who doesn't think once before staining his hands with someone's blood. Then comes his three sons- Valentino, Denver and Alessio. Arrogant, cruel and manipulative. 16 year old, an normal looking orphan Ivy is told to keep her distance from these dangerous people and she tries to follow everyone's advice but none of her plans seems to be working as the family suddenly starts to show a different interest in her. Now it has become extremely hard to keep distance from them. Especially when Mr. Lucifer Santiago himself call her 'his little star'.