When Harmony fakes her own kidnapping with the help of Elio Moretti - the Mad King of the mafia - the line between duty and desire begins to blur, threatening to turn their dangerous bargain into a love that could cost them everything. *** Harmony Lewis has spent her life in the shadow of her father, a crime boss who secretly controls the world's finances. When her mother vanishes under suspicious circumstances, Harmony is desperate for answers. Enter Elio Moretti - the Mad King, feared leader of one of the most powerful criminal empires. To get what they both want, they make a daring move: fake her kidnapping. For Elio, it's leverage to force her father's hand. For Harmony, it's the only way to dig into the secrets surrounding her mother's fate. But the longer the lie lasts, the more blurred the line between duty and desire becomes. Every stolen glance, every dangerous touch, pulls them deeper into a passion that could burn everything down. Can they keep control of the game-or will falling for each other be the most dangerous risk of all?

He's a monstrous sea serpent-and she's pregnant with his heir. When Liliana's boat crashes in a storm, a sexy stranger named Naithan saves her from the waters and helps her recover at his island home. As the days pass, Liliana can't fight her carnal desire for the strong and mysterious Naithan. But just as their relationship starts to bloom, Liliana uncovers a terrifying secret: Naithan is not a rugged island local...he's a dangerous monster, a sea serpent shifter. And he's their crown prince. Worse, she discovers that she's pregnant with his child; the future heir to the sea serpent crown. Will a human woman be able to survive a sea serpent pregnancy? And can she ever forgive Naithan for his lies, for the sake of their child? WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, sexual harassment, violence, attempted murder, lopsided power dynamics, pregnancy, depictions of near-drowning, and mentions of illness that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

I love pink. He loves red. I crave strawberry milk. He craves... an HEIR?! I am just a normal college student. I like coding (badly), cute ribbons, and justice. My biggest problem was supposed to be passing Theology class. But I don't know how I ended up with a heavy diamond ring on my finger. One moment I was trying to hack a bad guy's phone, and the next, I was signing a contract with the Devil himself. Now, I live in his fortress. He treats me like a princess, but he looks at the world like he wants to burn it down. And the worst part? He keeps talking about his "Legacy." He wants a baby. RIGHT. NOW. Excuse me, Sir? I have midterms next week! Does the baby come before or after my exam?! Is it Stockholm Syndrome if the villain is your husband? Asking for a friend.

Mia Graham. I've always thought of the world to be a good place. The people in it as well. This man is definitely intimidating and a bit scary but I see how sweet and caring he is. He shows me a lot but he hides even more. He thinks he's the dark and he's determined to show me that he's not worth my time. But he doesn't understand he's all I'll ever want. He doesn't get that I love every dark piece of him. I want everything. But I don't know if he'll let me have it all. Ryder Carson. The world is a terrible place. The people might be worse. That's all I've ever known. But this woman is a masterpiece. An angel. This world is unworthy of her light. These people get to bask in it when all they deserve is to be scalded. This life is terrible. But she's making it a whole lot better. She's making it seem worth it. I just don't deserve her. I'm drowning in the dark and I will not drag her down with me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Strong language, 6 year age-gap, alcoholism, violence, mature-content, mental health, etc. Read warning list. Thanks for reading!

Anneliese is an empathetic, goofy, outgoing young woman who has struggled finding a place to discover herself. Often looking for new ways to meet friends, she wouldn't pass the opportunity to chat someone up. Even a stranger at the diner she works at to pass time and support herself. A dedicated man takes to the nativity of Anneliese. He's direct and prefers to keep to himself. Even an isolated man by choice can't withstand Anneliese's pull. Gravitating towards her, he manages to bring her a sense of comfort to the new beginnings in life. Not all beginnings are as true as they let off. ~ ❀ ~ I can't help but stare at her. Her face, lips, and smile, and her nose. Even her long, curled lashes. "Let's do a butterfly kiss!" She exclaims, pulling my face close suddenly. Kiss? My heart hammers in my chest, my breath hitching. Her small hands hold my face close to hers. It's not very forceful, I could pull away if I wanted to, but I let her have control. Her hands are warm and soft against my jaw. Getting closer, her eyes lashes flutter and I find myself holding my breath. She brushes her lashes to mine, her breath fanning against my lips. Subconsciously, I lean forward, wanting my lips to be on hers. June flutter her lashes, grazing her lashes to mine. Out of nowhere she bursts out in a fit of laughter. I flinch back. Butterfly kiss. That was not a fucking kiss. ~ ❀ ~ #1 cliche 2025 #1 sweatheart 2025 #1 opposites 2026 *Warning* Mature themes will be covered (language, actions, etc).

Elizabeth wants to lay low and avoid drama now that she's back after taking a semester off from college. However, that proves impossible once she meets a mysterious underground racer who ends up as her lab partner. *** Elizabeth thought she'd moved on from the heartbreak and betrayals of her past. Her chronic pain condition has worsened, but she's determined to make it work now that she's heading back to college. Her life changes one night when a surprise appearance at an underground race pulls her right back into the fire. Speed is the only thing that can help her forget her pain, and she'll do anything to taste it again - even blackmail her lab partner to get what she wants. Lucas is one of the best street racers on the circuit. When he's not busy winning races, he's fixing cars in his favourite safe place. His experience with women has always been simple - never serious. He doesn't do relationships, and he definitely doesn't need any distractions with the upcoming race championship and his complicated home life. But Elizabeth is stubborn, reckless and impossible to ignore. What starts off as a reluctant agreement soon sparks into something neither of them can outrun. Racing is all about control, but every second the two spend together has them heading for the most dangerous crash of all.

Julius Santo was a name that had every human's skin crawling. Most people know of him due to the lethal Mafia he leads, his silver eyes that have watched countless souls fade away, or the sinister scar that crosses his brow. But for Hazel Alexis, Julius Santo was a man of kindness. Someone who was willing to listen to her vent, converse with her, or simply be in her company. Julius was a saviour to Hazel. A hero who guarded, supported, and kept her safe. Hazel Alexis is an innocent, quite oblivious, nineteen-year-old woman. She works as a nurse in a small health clinic, aiming to earn enough money to leave her toxic household, and also spends her weekdays studying at her local college. As her new friendship with Julius evolves, she can't help but fight the overwhelming feelings that develop between them. Obtaining a crush on your best friend could never end well, could it? Every day, the simple things he does drive her deeper into the obsessional crush she has with him. But the hidden truth that remains between the two was the undeniable reality of how their end could possibly be. The mixture of his secret, her obliviousness, and the ultimate reality of it all was bound to cause chaos. What happens when Hazel discovers Julius Santo's true identity? ••• Best Ranks #4 Friendstolovers - March 2022 #1 GrumpyxSunshine - May 2022 #8 Chicklit - May 2022

A sweet girl who sees the good in everyone. A grumpy guy who just wants everyone to fuck off. A chocolate milk accident that's brings them together. Secrets. Lies. A dark past. What could possibly go wrong? Or right? Maybe a love story. Or something so much more. ♡︎ "His blinding white teeth again then "I like when you say my name," I cock my head "Enzo?" He hums "Hm?" "I like it when you touch me. It gives me butterflies" I say, drawing a butterfly on his chest with the tip of my finger. He's quiet for a moment then "Oh yeah?" I smile "Oh yeah" ♡︎♥︎♡︎♥︎♡︎ #1 in GrumpyxSunshine #1 in brooding #1 in strawberries #2 in bubbly #1 in Althea Started: October 8th, 2021 Finished: July 4th 2022

'You will marry me, because no one else will have you.' After five years, Tara's boyfriend didn't just walk out-he tried to take her self-worth with him. Broken and seeking a fresh start, Tara moves into a new apartment, desperate to prove him wrong. But she didn't count on the Moreau brothers. Dorian, the dark, gothic artist who paints like he's exorcising demons, and Adrian, the steady presence with eyes that see too much. In their world of art, obsession, and heat, Tara finds that the safest place to heal might be the most dangerous place to fall. WARNING: This story is intended for adult audiences (18+) only. It contains explicit sexual content, high-heat scenarios, and mature themes including power dynamics, polyamory (Why Choose), and strong language. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

WRECKED The Wreckage Duet #1 💔 Logan Walker is a walking red flag. The guy who throws the first punch. A fuckup. The beautiful disaster everyone watches self-destruct. 🔥 Sage Miller didn't just watch. She cleaned up after. Every drunk night. Every bruised knuckle. Every time he stumbled home wrecked, she was there. Seventeen and stupid enough to think she could save a man five years older who didn't want saving. Her brother's best friend. Completely off-limits. 💋 Then one night, he stopped seeing his best friend's little sister. Took her first time. Her trust. Her whole damn heart. By morning? Gone. 😭 She ran. Never looked back. He never knew what she left carrying. 👶 Four years later, her brother's accident drags her home. The minute she steps into Silver Ridge, the secret's out. Hard to hide when your daughter has Logan Walker's eyes. 🖤 He says he's changed. He still looks at her like she's unfinished business. Second chance • Secret baby • Brother's best friend • Forbidden age gap ⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ ⚠️ 18+ content | Legal age of consent always observed | Reader discretion advised 🖤 This story contains mature and sensitive content. Please proceed with care. 🔥 Explicit sexual content 🚗 Past drunk driving / car accident 💔 Childhood trauma & parental neglect 🥃 Substance use (alcohol and drugs) 🗣️ Strong language ⏳ Age-gap romance (6 years) 🤰 Secret pregnancy 🔞 Reader discretion advised.