Three years ago, Victoria King-Barton Hall's reigning queen and heir to a global empire-vanished without a trace after a biting exposé on the notorious gossip blog, Applause. Now, on the haunting anniversary of her disappearance, the blog has resurfaced, more audacious, cruel, and deadly than ever. When JJ, a scholarship student, receives a chilling message from Applause, she's pulled into a treacherous game full of blackmail, betrayal, and hidden secrets. Teaming up with Victoria's former inner circle-which includes an exiled princess wrestling with her own demons, a guilt-ridden heir haunted by the past, and a reckless playboy living on the edge-JJ must dig deep to uncover the truth behind Victoria's dramatic disappearance. But shadows lurk in the corners, and someone is watching their every move, determined to keep the secrets buried. Because the truth they seek isn't just dangerous; it could be deadly. Content Warning & Genre Notice Please be advised: This story explores themes that may be sensitive or triggering for some readers. While romantic elements and relationships are present, this work is fundamentally a mystery/thriller and should not be mistaken for a traditional romance. Content includes (but is not limited to): Explicit sexual content Strong language Depictions of physical, mental, and emotional abuse Bullying Shaming based on sexuality, socioeconomic status, and religion This list may be updated as the story progresses. Readers are encouraged to exercise discretion and prioritize their well-being.

In which Harry Styles is a criminal law professor at Harvard Law School, and Maude Sterling is his student.

Roman Verlice, manipulated from childhood to blend into corners without so much as a sound and to accept the love that was deemed normal, left her cold and quiet, conformed to the way of life that was forced upon her. But now she's left alone and unaccompanied in police custody, unaware of the missing child status to her name. Four brothers and a broken family. They'd stayed together through it all with only one thing missing.. if only they'd known the repercussions of getting that one thing back. ******** #1 brothersbestfriend #1 drugaddiction #1 abusivecontent #1 lost #1 drugdealer #1 stolen #1 tattoos #1 sick #2 depression #2 found #2 trauma #2 broken #3 mafiaprincess #3 dangerous #4 brother Please note that this story contains violence, abuse, mature content, sexual assault, mature language, and rape. This story heavily focuses on the mc's battle with addiction throughout the whole plot so please keep that in mind.

"Wh-why did you stop the elevator?",I asked. He turned on his feet to face me again. "You were saying?" He asked completely ignoring my question. He took another step forward and I stepped back again and I bumped my back on the wall as I felt the cold mirror on my skin. "That you like him." He said. "I-I don- -", I stammered looking down as Christian brought his hand close to my face tugging a stray strand behind my ear. I tilted my face up to meet his blue orbs. He stepped more closer to me as our chests touched. I gulped down contemplating our short proximity. He then slid his fingers down my bare arm raising goosebumps on my skin. He leaned closer to me. "Does he have this effect on you?", He whispered as his cool minty breath fanned my cheek. My heart was throbbing against my chest so hard as if it'd come out uniting with his. There was a small smile playing on his lips making me feel that he was enjoying what was happening to me. With a quick movement he slipped his arm around my waist tugging me more into him. I dropped the files and my handbag and placed my hands on his big muscular chest. His face was mere centimetres away from mine. "Christian...", I whispered looking at his lips. "Tell me." He whispered in his deep velvety voice as he brought his other hand to my face, caressing my bottom lip with his thumb. I looked back into his ocean blue eyes to see him gaze at my lips with his dark, lustful eyes. He flipped a lock of hair away from my shoulder exposing it. He came closer and closer to me. _________________________ Reign Adams is a beautiful and bold woman who happens to be the CEO of Adams Hotels. A charming man enters in her life as her bodyguard and her life flips upside down. Promises are made to be broken.