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The Winters of Change by macabreewritter
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Single P.O.V. Olivia Winters is abused by her boyfriend of four years until she finds out a secret he has been hiding all this time. After informing law enforcement and nothing being done she decides to take matters into her own hands. Do you dare to join her on her story?
Blood Ties and Broken Chains by macabreewritter
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Multiple P.O.V. "Blood Ties and Broken Chains" is a gritty, suspenseful crime novel that delves into the dark underbelly of a powerful mafia family on the brink of collapse. Set in the bustling streets of Chicago, the story follows the Marino crime family as they face threats from both outside and within. As the aging don, Salvatore "The Ghost" Marino, struggles to maintain his grip on power, his estranged daughter Lucia, now an FBI agent, returns to her roots, determined to bring down the empire that destroyed her childhood. Meanwhile, ambitious underboss Alice West plots her ascension to the throne, manipulating loyalties and igniting a deadly power struggle. The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, betrayal, and the cycle of violence that binds generations. As alliances shift and long-buried secrets come to light, characters are forced to confront the true cost of their choices and the chains that bind them to their criminal legacy. With its intricate plot, morally complex characters, and pulse-pounding action, "Blood Ties and Broken Chains" offers a fresh take on the mafia genre, examining the psychological toll of life in organized crime and the blurred lines between justice and revenge.
The Demon's Protégé by macabreewritter
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3rd person P.O.V. As Vivian Blackwood delves deeper into witchcraft and pagan practices, she inadvertently summons Azrael, a cunning male demon. Initially wary, Vivian eventually forms an uneasy alliance with Azrael, who offers to guide her in the dark arts in exchange for her mortal energy. Under Azrael's tutelage, Vivian's powers grow exponentially. She learns to manipulate people's minds, foresee the future, and even bend reality to her will. Her art career takes off as she uses her newfound abilities to create mesmerizing, otherworldly pieces that captivate the art world. Vivian's rise to power extends beyond the art scene. She becomes a formidable businesswoman, political influencer, and secret adviser to world leaders. All the while, she maintains the façade of a normal, successful woman to the outside world. However, as Vivian's power and influence grow, so does her dependence on Azrael and the dark arts. She struggles with the moral implications of her actions and the increasing demands of her demon companion. The story climaxes with Vivian facing a critical choice: continue down the path of power and risk losing her humanity, or turn away from the dark arts and face the consequences of her past actions.
A Heart Caught In Crime by macabreewritter
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Dual P.O.V. Natasha Miller had lived her entire life in the small town of Tallulah Falls, Georgia. She had big dreams of making it in the big city, so right after graduating college, she packed her bags and moved to New York City. The bright lights and bustling streets were a huge culture shock for the small-town girl. After struggling to make ends meet with her job as a waitress, Natasha decided to go out one night and let loose. She ended up at a trendy bar in Little Italy called The Vino Rosso. As she sipped her glass of red wine at the bar, a handsome, well-dressed man sat down next to her. His name was Christian Lovius. Over the next few months, Natasha and Christian's relationship intensified. He showed her a lavish lifestyle she had never experienced before - fancy restaurants, penthouse apartments, and expensive gifts. She was falling hard, despite the little voice in her head warning her that he might be too good to be true. Eventually, she learned about his family ties to the mob. She confronted him about it, and he confessed the truth, begging her to understand and not leave him. Against her better judgment, Natasha's heart won out, and she stood by his side. After a climactic conflict, Christian was forced to leave the mob behind to be with Natasha. The two decided to start fresh somewhere far away, using Christian's secret fortune to live a peaceful life together - the Georgia peach and the former mafia prince.
The Cold and the Awaiting... by BriannaMadison2
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The sinister presence of a unknown entity, is stalking a new tenant of a large old apartment complex as she left her family that has grown apart from one another.