Pawn Stories

She was pawned by her boyfriend to the most deadly person.

PKA: Snapping Point Romano De Rossi was never meant to notice her. Wandering into a world where women don't last long is Xenia Beaumont. The New York Outfit, during an inauguration steeped in dark politics and blood-bound secrets, is no place for a spineless bystander. She's not just an outsider. She's uninvited. Unarmed. And unaware that her very presence is a death sentence. This sentence comes knocking in form of Don Morelli ordering her painful execution, but Romano does the unthinkable when he lowers his weapon. The enforcer who built his name on loyalty and ruthlessness suddenly and secretly defies his Don for a woman he doesn't and shouldn't care to know. He tells himself it's the right thing to do. It isn't. Right doesn't exist in their world. And Romano is reminded of that when Xenia resurfaces weeks later, no longer as the terrified girl he once spared, but as a sharp-edged infiltrator working for the Knights, a rival Family. She isn't innocent anymore. She's dangerous. She's a walking threat to his life. The man who swore to forget her is now tasked with breaking her. It becomes a war of the mind, one that strips away more than secrets each time he peels back another layer of her identity. There's no armor underneath, just survival. No motivation, just compliance. And he needs to know why. So, he stops at nothing to uncover the truth of her role as his would-be executioner and knows she has to remain dead to the world, even though she's very much alive and in love with him. But some secrets only stay buried if you're willing to kill for them. And Romano De Rossi will do far more than kill to protect the one woman who could destroy not just his place in the Outfit, but his heart.

In a world of power and secrets, they learnt family isn't just blood. Bangchan has faced betrayal and survived-until love found him. Y/N has shed fear, revealing the strength within. Together, they're no longer pawns... they are the game. They are each others world.

Trapped in a gruesome time loop, reliving her death eight times, she uncovers a sinister game. But each death unlocks a piece of the puzzle, revealing a truth far more terrifying than she imagined. Will she break free, or become another pawn?

"𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴?" "𝘗𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠." ⤷ A psychopathic killer is on the loose, leaving calculated chaos in their wake. Patterns emerge where none should exist, and every action feels like part of a game no one fully understands. Tension builds with each passing moment, and the line between hunter and prey grows increasingly blurred. With each move, the city feels smaller, every choice heavier, and every decision more dangerous than the last. No one is safe, and even those who think they're in control may soon discover they're already in checkmate. A Sanhwa oneshot. ranks; #6 chess 24/2/26

A Romantic-Thriller | Suitable for: 16+ This story begins where another ends-with a death. Love doesn't bloom here in innocence; it ignites in the ashes of loss. Virat Singh Bedi, Ritu Singhania, and Heer Singhania are caught in a web of fate so twisted, it refuses to be unraveled. Virat and Ritu were in love, on the brink of becoming one-until tragedy struck. On the night of their engagement, Ritu is ruthlessly murdered. Her killer remains a ghost, but Virat-fierce in love, relentless in revenge-sets his soul ablaze to uncover the truth. In his hunt for vengeance, Virat storms into Heer's life-Ritu's sister-and she becomes collateral in a war she never chose. Their marriage is forced, stitched together by grief and secrets. Yet somehow, love finds a way to creep in. But fate is a cruel mistress-it never lets lovers rest. Not all players are visible. Some puppeteers remain in the shadows, twisting the game moment by moment. In this world of shifting loyalties and deadly truths, the price of love is blood-and survival is never promised. So step into this murderous season of love-where hearts collide, secrets kill, and only the dead stay loyal. Because, in this house full of secrets, everyone is an actor. But only one man is writing the script. And he doesn't believe in happy endings.

In the heart of Naples, where beauty masks bloodshed and every whisper carries a secret, Valentina DeLuca reigns as the Rose of Napoli-graceful, cunning, and bound by a legacy she never chose. Raised within the iron walls of the DeLuca empire, she has learned to navigate a world where loyalty is currency, and love is a weapon. But when a message arrives from a family long thought buried-the powerful and dangerous Morettis-her world begins to unravel. Alex Moretti, the ghost of a forgotten war and a name steeped in blood, has returned. And with him, a promise made before she was born: an arranged marriage meant to unite two empires now threatened by old vendettas and buried truths. Caught between duty and desire, vengeance and vulnerability, Valentina refuses to be a pawn in anyone's game-not her father's, not her enemies', and certainly not Alex's. As sparks fly and power shifts, the stage is set for a dangerous seduction, where every glance is a gamble and every touch could mean betrayal. Velvet & Vengeance is a seductive tale of power, passion, and rebellion. In a city ruled by tradition and treachery, one woman will risk everything to seize control of her fate-even if it means turning a marriage of convenience into a revolution written in fire.

Trapped in the Black Void after his betrayal, Harry Potter meets Eve, the mother of exile. She grants him the Staff of Crucifixion-a weapon capable of bridging the gaps between realities. Before he can face the God of Blight, he must prove his worth in the first of 10,000 worlds. The path is paved with ancient bloodlines, hidden fragments, and the hearts of men who would die to see him sit upon his throne. Harry's main title has become Master of Death.

❝ a dystopian novel where the world revolves around chess and people's status in life are defined by their elo ratings. ❞ ── ･ ✦ ♕ ✦ ･ ── Caissa, a struggling low-rated player, met a self-proclaimed detective who saved her from getting executed in exchange for a cooperation to take down a Grandmaster who operates an illegal human chess game underground.

एक आम मोहरे की सिर्फ एक चाल और पूरा खेल समाप्त...!! ???? A/N- I don't own the characters but, I own this story, so don't try to copy the concept, scenes and dialogues. Cover credit: @anuseenaxhearts

What if your destiny wasn't your own? Lucas is about to find out. Plagued by unsettling visions and a past that feels carefully erased, he's drawn into the orbit of an ancient, forbidden text: The Book of Thoth. But this isn't just about magic; it's about control. Whispers of a shadowy cult and an unseen hand pulling every string begin to surface, hinting at a terrifying truth: Lucas isn't just discovering a legacy; he's being guided towards it. Every step he takes, every secret he uncovers, feels preordained. Is he a pawn in a game older than time, or can he break free from the unseen puppet master before his own identity becomes just another illusion? An epic game of cat and mouse unfolds from the big city to the churning waters of the Duat and beyond. Hold on tight, and enjoy the ride. Prepare for a chilling descent into a world where nothing is as it seems.

"They called her a pawn. She will make herself a queen." Banished since birth, Tres of Draherne grew up in exile, hidden away in a cottage with her Aunt. When the crown finally summons her home, she dares to hope her parents have changed-that at last she is wanted. But their embrace is a mask. Their smiles, a lie. Tres has not been reclaimed as a daughter-she has been sold as a bride. Her groom is King Vityior of Hargesia, a man feared across kingdoms as the Blood Butcher. They say his power can shatter armies with a gesture. They say his brides never survive the week. To Draherne, she is salvation. To her parents, she is a pawn. To herself, she is already condemned. Yet in the shadows of dread, Tres finds something unexpected in her monstrous husband: not cruelty, but scars as deep as her own. And as war looms on every horizon, the girl once forgotten must choose-bow to the fate that would see her broken, or claim her power, her heart, and perhaps even her throne.

You follow Elara through her struggles staying with the Alpha to pay off a debt for her brother, it was as if being Alpha's pawn she had no control over her life most of the time....

A Fleeting Game is a high-stakes tale of politics, power, and perilous love, where every move comes with a price. Binte Zimal, the elegant and ambitious daughter of the nation's President, is trapped in the shadow of her parents' political empire. To the world, she is a symbol of sophistication and influence. Behind closed doors, however, she is little more than a pawn used to seal alliances, silence enemies, and protect her father's ruthless legacy. Yousha, heir to one of the most feared mafia syndicates, has grown up in blood, betrayal, and iron-fisted loyalty. His path collides with Zimal's when her father demands that the mafia bow to his authority a command Yousha refuses. What begins as a political conflict quickly becomes personal, as Yousha and Zimal find themselves entangled in a dangerous dance of deceit. Bound by ambition yet divided by loyalty, they use each other as weapons: Zimal seeking freedom from her father's chains, Yousha seeking vengeance against a corrupt power. Their alliance is built on lies, seduction, and manipulation but in a fleeting game where love blurs into betrayal, neither is safe from the other's next move. When loyalty clashes with desire, and family honor collides with forbidden passion, the question remains: are they playing the game or has the game already consumed them? Dark, intoxicating, and suspenseful, "A Fleeting Game" is a story of two souls caught between politics and the underworld, where survival demands sacrifice and trust can be the most dangerous gamble of all.

WELCOME TO THE START OF A NEW SERIES Y'ALL!!!!!!!! HOPE YA ENJOY

For all the girlies who fell for the wrong man at the right time... and still believed in love. When a stubborn, hopelessly romantic journalist crosses paths with the man she once lovedand now has to marry for the sake of a scandal- sparks fly, secrets unravel, and old wounds start to heal. She's the kind who believes every story deserves to be told. He's the kind who hides his behind haunting melodies. Between academic rivalry, fake vows, and a past neither can outrun, they're forced into a slow-burn dance between enemies and lovers. But in a world of half-truths and heartbreak, second chances don't come easy... unless you're willing to risk it all.

A pawn, who was sat down on a chess board, demanded with orders with the others to win the war, and thus a war was won, it would all reset to zero. A non ending loop, checkmate after checkmate, thousands of wins to the pawns side, but same goes towards the other. There were times both kingdoms would remain at peace for specific periods of time, only for one piece to make a move, causing conflict once again. A loop of pain, suffering and insanity. This pawn wished for it to stop, making a forbidden move.

[On Hiatus] Guided by her past, Inaya Aziz Khan is determined to reveal the truth behind her father's murder. Her search for justice leads her to Pawns-the elusive spy organization she believes is responsible. The man at the top, Louise Benjamine, the enigmatic CEO of Pawns, recognizes her potential. Instead of eliminating the threat she poses, he chooses a different game-turning her into a spy. What starts as a battle of wits soon turns into something far more dangerous. With slow-burning tension and electrifying encounters, Inaya and Louise find themselves straying from their original missions. Lines blur. Loyalties shift. Will Inaya expose the truth, or will she become a pawn in his game? And when the dust settles, will either of them truly win?

Sophia is forced into an arranged marriage with Damian, the heir to a powerful mafia empire. Their union, designed to strengthen family alliances, is marked by constant tension as her spirited nature clashes with his cold, possessive demeanor. Despite their differences, their lives become deeply intertwined when Sophia inadvertently becomes a target for Damian's dangerous enemies. Amid betrayals, hidden truths, and looming threats, their reluctant partnership slowly develops into a bond neither expected. Together, they confront the enemies within and outside their world, uncovering shocking secrets and learning to trust each other. In the end, their love grows into a powerful alliance, proving that even in the darkest of worlds, light can find its way.

‼️⚠️WARNING⚠️‼️ Contains harsh language, violence, and dark themes. Any resemblance to real persons is purely coincidental. This story is purely fictional❗❗ Arthur Asvaradipa - a boy abandoned, raised on a foundation of lies, and forced to believe he was unwanted by the outside world. Under the iron grip of his adoptive mother, he was nothing more than a pawn in a cruel, calculated game he never even knew he was playing. But lies can't stay buried forever. As the truth slowly clawed its way to the surface, it shattered the chains that had kept him blind for so long. Yet in a world steeped in manipulation and betrayal, Arthur no longer owned his fate - only a bleak, inevitable darkness awaited him. (sorry for the bad grammar🙏)