Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventional moral law. But as he embarks on a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a suspicious police investigator, Raskolnikov is pursued by the growing voice of his conscience and finds the noose of his own guilt tightening around his neck. Only Sonya, a downtrodden sex worker, can offer the chance of redemption.

Unlock the secrets of human behavior with insights from Robert Greene's The Laws of Human Nature. This story explores each chapter in a simple, relatable way, offering practical advice to understand emotions, master relationships, and navigate life's challenges. From timeless strategies to modern applications, discover how to decode the complexities of human nature and grow into the best version of yourself. Perfect for those seeking wisdom, self-awareness, and inspiration for daily life.

It presents 48 principles or "laws" drawn from historical examples and literature that outline strategies for gaining and maintaining power in various situations. The laws cover aspects such as leadership, manipulation, strategy, and understanding human nature. Each law is illustrated with examples from history, politics, and business to demonstrate its application and effectiveness. The book is controversial and has been both praised for its insights into power dynamics and criticized for its Machiavellian approach to relationships and influence.

Original Wattpad Trilogy of 'Hidalgo brothers' that inspired the Netflix movies! Final movie out this February 23, 2024. Through My Window is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access the the Original Edition for free and the Books Edition upon purchase. Raquel Álvarez has only one goal - to become a psychologist. Well, that and to get Ares Hildago to notice her. Even though he lives next door, Raquel has never spoken to Ares. Yet, she can't help thinking there's more to him...and she can't help imagining what it'd feel like to kiss him. ***** For as long as Raquel can remember, she has been obsessed with Ares - known to everyone as the rich, hot, popular playboy. After a chance encounter reveals her crush is anything but unrequited, their steamy attraction grows into something much more. Raquel is all in with Ares. But Ares can't, or won't, commit, as his struggle with personal and family responsibilities leaves little room for falling in love. What burns bright burns fast, but for Ares and Raquel, can it last?

I do not own the book It Ends/Starts With Us, all credits go to Collen Hoover This is who I think who fits the characters very well

Shakespeare's Sonnets is the title of a collection of 154 sonnets by William Shakespeare, which covers themes such as the passage of time, love, beauty and mortality. The first 126 sonnets are addressed to a young man; the last 28 to a woman. The sonnets are almost all constructed from three quatrains, which are four-line stanzas, and a final couplet composed in iambic pentameter. This is also the meter used extensively in Shakespeare's plays. The rhyme scheme is abab cdcd efef gg. Sonnets using this scheme are known as Shakespearean sonnets. Often, the beginning of the third quatrain marks the volta ("turn"), or the line in which the mood of the poem shifts, and the poet expresses a revelation or epiphany.

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: This is 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐎𝐍𝐄 of my Shatter Me series, please read this book 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 reading the second one. If you do 𝐍𝐎𝐓 like fast-paced storylines or plots then this story is not for you. ❦ "Undress yourself and kneel in front of me." I said to him as I eyed him, not breaking eye contact. "I don't think this conversation is appropriate, Ms. Steele." He said as he looked at me wide eyed. "You're my boss and I am your assistant." Hunter said as his flustered cheeks continued to show their dominance as he spoke to me. "The longer you defy me Hunter, the longer your punishment will be." I said as I lifted his chin with my index finger watching as his lips parted before me. "Now do as I say and kneel." I said as I took ahold of his tie, loosening it for him, and removing his glasses from his face. ❦ prey • one that is helpless or unable to resist attack : victim predator • one who injures or exploits others for personal gain or profit ❦ Watch as a nymph: 𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐄, corrupts the innocence of 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐍: her newest assistant. Will he allow her to turn him into the perfect submissive for her? Or will he learn to love her and turn into the perfect dominant for her. Read more to find out. This story contains mature content, reader's discretion is advised. Top Rankings: #1 fastedpaced out of 1.41k stories #1 forbidden out of 1.5k stories #1 assistant out of 1.76k stories #1 maturelanguage out of 2.25k stories #4 sexy out of 77.3K stories ranking #5 badgirlgoodboy out of 1.5K stories #6 shyboy out of 1.3K stories #8 matureaudience out of 23.2k stories #11 adultlanguage out of 1.64k stories #13 adult-content out of 2.29k stories #16 lust out of 2.23k stories #18 sexscenes out of 1k stories #30 daddyissues out of 1.97k stories #35 adultfiction out of 2.12k stories

After having her heart broken by the boy she'd been in love with her whole life, Brimmy Somell decides to take a little...vacation. Little does she know, it turns out to be much more permanent than she had originally thought. After meeting tall, sexy, and mysterious Marcello Pietro, Brimmy finds herself having to make a life-changing decision and putting herself in a dangerous position she'd never imagined to be in. °•°●°•°●°•°●°•° "I love you." He says with no hesitation. It takes a moment for my hazy mind to catch up. I'm still in a daze, mesmerized by his perfections, and the deep dimple set in his cheek. I blink, "What?" "Don't make me say it again." He says, sounding frustrated, but I catch the hint of embarassment in his voice as he runs his hand through his hair and takes a step back. I grab a hold of the neckline to his shirt and yank him back within close proximity of me. "What if I want you to say it again?" I ask, studying his eyes. "Isn't it enough that I said it once?" He scowls, trying to pull back, but I restrain him from doing so. "Nope. Just say it one more time and I'll be satisfied." I state bravely, feeling a boost of confidence I didn't have earlier. He glances down, then looks back up into my eyes, allowing me to spot the vulnerability and uncertainty he feels. "I love you." He says, putting more strength in his voice than he looks to have. I grin, pulling him in for a kiss, but right before I do, I say the one phrase that will seal my fate, "I love you too, big, bad mafia boss." ••••• The story may be rough but the comment section makes up for it. ••••• Word count: 51,173 ••••• Written and published 2018-2019

"The Caregiver and the Mob Boss (pt.2)" ❦ Avelina has always cared for those who can't care for themselves. With a baby on the way, and a man who can't stand her, she has to still find a way to put herself first. Adrik cares for Avelina. Avelina cares for Adrik. Caring was never enough for either of them. With unexpected twists, unwanted family reunions, and secrets that keep Avelina and Adrik far apart; it's almost impossible for them to be together. The true test is whether or not their love will be enough to keep them together. ❦ Cover by @eroticcinderella