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She Is My Smile ✔

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His soul was dark. She was the light.
His talks were rude. She was sweet.
His smiles were evil. Her smiles were angelic.
He was careless. She was careful. 
He was the KING. She was an ANGEL.

The first meeting was weird. He was blown off by her guts.

How can an ordinary girl scold a MAFIA KING in front of this world?

For him life and death really didn't matter but one day one life meant everything to him, not his but HERS.

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"No no, please don't. I can't let you go", his voice cracked. She let out a silent sob.

"I'm sorry, I have to go", she whispered back, his world and hopes collapsed when the wind took her away. Will she be gone forever?

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IT'S A JOURNEY OF AN ORDINARY GIRL AND A MAFIA BOSS. A ROLLER COASTER RIDE.

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My Boss by ynaffitE

And there I stood, with my mouth wide open, my hands shaking, and my legs frozen. My boss looks up from his victim that is laying dead at his feet before wiping his bloodied hands on his shirt. As he saunters over to me, with a devilish hint in his eyes, all I could think about was how freaking pissed I was for my own body betraying my mind when it told me to run. I take a deep breath and close my eyes as he reaches his red stained hands towards my face, knowing this could be my last moment on Earth. Bracing myself for death to happen upon me, I clench my eyes shut tighter and curse myself for not being more brave. You might be wondering how I've ended up in this situation. Well, it all started 6 months ago, when I met the gorgeous stranger who now is holding my fate in his hands....

Anfal's Ibtihaj ✔ by gulle_jana

" I do!!" She said in shaky tone. It was still unbelievable for her that her dad made her deal with a Mafia king just for some pennys. She could see the smirk of her ownership in his eyes and a golden cage in which she will have to spend her rest of life. _______________ "Let's see how will you wear all these shameless clothes in my house!!" He said throwing glowing match stick on a pile of clothes in front of him. She was looking at him with wide eyes. "Hey..Stop!!!" She tried to stop him but he yanked her away making her fall on ground. "Remember that I am not your fucking Hassan who will bear all your these shitty tantrums!! This is my house and here follows the rules I, Ibtihaj Ibrahim Usmani makes!!!" He said clenching her jaw. ______________ She was an innocent soul. He kills mercilessly. She was an independent bird. He used to cage birds. He hates her dressing. She hates everything about him. Both were loathing each other's existence not knowing that Allah has bounded them the day they were born till the day of judgement. A story of a girl who never gave a damn about religion. Fashion was her life but there came a point in her life when she wanted to change but the thought disturbed her was that will Allah forgive her?? A story of a man who never thought about a single girl. His work, his gang, his people were all he cared about. They say love can change anyone and anything!! let's see how love changes shameless dressing of Anfal and beasty nature of Ibtihaj. Let's see how they become from "Anfal" and "Ibtihaj" to "Anfal's Ibtihaj". Will Anfal's quest of making Ibtihaj "Anfal's Ibtihaj" be completed?? An enthralling and heart quenching tail of a Mafia man and a normal girl. If you are depressed and thinks that you are worthless and you are big sinner that Allah will never love you ever and forgive you... then!! My beautiful and precious gem!! this story is for you!!❤ Alteast give it a try!! 😊 ~Thank you

Xavier's Trysta |18+|✔️ by CherieWinx

Mafia Dark Romance : ••••••••• she looked back and saw him coming towards her with red blood shoot eyes. She didn't even blink her eyes when he was standing in front of her with her small body pressed to his hard muscular one. A gasp escaped her mouth when he hold the back of her neck and pulled her impossibly closer to him. "Say no to this wedding." He whispered near her lips in a dangerous calm voice. Being scared out of her wits, she shooked her head negatively making his hold more tighter on her waist and nape and pulling her so close that she have to stand on her toe. "I will make your life living hell kitten." He whispered as his lips kept touching hers lightly. "I-I wo-won't." She whispered as tears perked in her eyes. He didnt said anything and kept looking intensily in her eyes. He knew that she isn't even breathing becoz of their proximity and he liked his effects on her. "Be ready then. Just remember you are the one who kept herself in this position. Now there is no going back." Saying this he kissed the corner of her mouth and left her nape. ••••••••••••••• She is cold. He is a burning fire. She is Innocent as dove. He is clever as a fox. She is an adopted. He is the heir. She is the beauty. He is the beast. She is scared of him. He is pissed of her. She loves everyone. He doesn't do love. She submits to everyone. He dominates everyone. Sparks will definitely arise when these two opposite soul will get tangle with each other. What will happen when the ruthless mafia meet an Innocent girl.

Mafia's Innocent Love (Ddlg) by deadlypoisonn

Not everyone in this world lives in a life of cruel world some people want a normal life. Some people live innocent life. So here is our female lead a literal Angel. But, Our male leads a well-known Mafia and owner of the biggest company. What happens when for the first time he sees her he wants she is a light in his dark life he needs her but can Catherine be able to accept such a cruel man? What happens when within the time the love turns into a possessive side? If he becomes too obsessed with her. So guys in this story I have not given a strong female lead but a completely pure-hearted and innocent one. so let's join their story. It contains violence and even mature content. Guys don't worry even if it is a completely dark romance story then too it has a happy ending. So hope you guys will like it 🥰🥰🥰. So let's go to the story. so guys please Vote, comment 🥰🥰🥰 Highest Ranking #4 Care #1 Mafiadaddy #2 Collegegirl

" CAGED " For him...18+ [ON HOLD] by hiddenwriter2024

She was a medical student, being a doctor was not her choice but "her need" ! "She was meant to save lives!" He was a cruel mafia name- "RA" in TB gang ({Top board} the mafia topped gang) Killing people was not his choice but "his duty"; because of his dangerous and screaming past ... "He was meant to kill people for his need!" ■But doesn't want to live! ♡The mistake she done by saving his life drown her to his "cage..." - now he was breathing because of her.... ●What will happen if she becomes his need! Will he kill the whole world? ■A small MISUNDERSTANDING leads to several cruel betrayal consequences..... ♡And he lost her.................................... _________________________________________ BIGGEST SPOILER: "It's been 2 years, she passed away from me....from my cage!" "Sir it's your meeting..." As I entered the meeting hall...a familiar face emerged in front of me.... The face I urged to see from 2 years... "Lumina!" I uttered "Sorry!" The girl said "Oh I forgot to introduce me.. I am Lana.... " LANA DISOUZA " Booooooom!💣💣 ●Is Lana the same girl "Lumina" ! ????? ☆To open these mysteries, read further..... ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

REBELS IN LOVE [On Hold] by Angelicali78

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For Family Or Love? by The100andtvdu

Kiara Morganstar is the daughter of a top mafia boss. A lifetime of desperately trying to get her father's approval, for nothing. One day her father told her she was to marry the mafia's king, Lupin Hernandez. Lupin Hernandez was known to be an ruthless asshole, and an abuser. He wasn't for her. ~~~~~ "Let's go. God you look annoying." Were the first and only words to came out of his mouth. I felt something spark in me. He was... An asshole. Cute, yes, but an asshole non the less. ~~~~~ There aren't many people who could speak about Lupin. He was the mafia boss. The king of all kings. He did whatever he wanted, whenever wanted, and no one could tell him otherwise. So imagine his surprise when his father told him he was to be engaged to a girl he had never met. ~~~~~ "Let's go. " I said. "God you look annoying." I wanted us to leave right away. We had no reason to stay. ~~~~~ What will happen when earth meets Pluto? Will their stars meet? Will they be each other savior that they both desperately need? Or will it end in bloodshed and pain?

INNOCENT HEART by biggest_loser

He wanted her by hook by crook it's doesn't matter him and guess what now she belong to him Let me go please ! no baby I can't she got tears in her eyes and see him like he saw his tear and let her go Now he wiped her tears and up her face in his hands . He said to her look at me , she is closed her eyes , she think he like her because everyone know about him , he is devil . And now he want him dead what why ???? she didn't know that his life is belong to her because if anything do with her then he goes burned the whole word ....... He is 29 the most handsome CEO of Italian multinational company and nobody know his connection of Mafia he is the leader ( king ) of the Italian and Russian Mafia he get always what he want now he wants her because her innocence captured his heart mind she is 24 and her profession is architecture . she is searching the job now she is frustrated... why God ? why are you doing these unfair things to me ... Now she working in college for the part-time so she can capable to pay off her rant and food .. WARRING +18 SEXTUAL RELATIONSHIP KILLING DRUG

She's His Mission by OhBonnieLass

COMPLETED ✔️ VIOLENCE MATURE SCENES SEXUAL CONTENT "What do you really want Katerina?" His hand reaches to my hair and I look away, his body heat effecting me way to much. "I want you to fuck off" I growl back to him and step away. Although I want to pull him further to me. "I rather think you want me to stay?" His hand again reaches my neck, my eyes connect to his and that moment I knew I couldn't pull away. --- Finding ways to not die is a hard task as it is. Katerina has been running from death her whole life, since she left her father 5 years ago. Katerina never asks for any help. She does her job herself, no need for any help. Why have help? That's too many witnesses. Not even from her scamming no good piece of shit of a father. One day at the Mafia ball it all goes right. Until it goes wrong, now Katerina finds herself in a situation, she doesn't wish to be in. Finally in the hands of someone who has their own plans for her. In her world of being the boss of her own kingdom, finds herself in a tie to finally accept the help from the dark man. Roman Fernandez His offer to her causes her to decide. His gorgeous green eyes doesn't help her decision or his confession. Her life is twisted and not one which is perfect at the least but her past haunt her like a bad smell, while trying to keep up with her new life. Although what happens when her past comes to bite where it hurts most? Will she be lone wolf in the mafia world. Or accept the help from others? - fave comments- "I really love this book and I can't wait for the next chapter!" By juicymama7699 "Omgg I really love this book, also more people need to read this it's literally amazingg!" By Rozesx0 "I loved this book, this is one of the few interesting stories that are not cliche. Honestly keep up the good work and I hope to read more stories with unique story lines from you again" By Katherinealeks23

Mad Love by halul-O2O

She is an innocent and beautiful girl. She has such nature that every person love her and every man would want her. Everything in her life was going on in a smooth flow, like she had imagined to live. She has loving family, sincere friends who are always there for her in good and bad times. But one day, everything in her life changed. He saw her and now he madly wanted her, no matter what's the price he wants to get her. But she was scared of him. Though his life was a mess full of terrible scenes and action. Due to such past he wanted to achieve everything with power only. Such past had made him cold hearted. He worked for it and now he is the leader of a mafia group. He always got whatever he wished of . And now he wanted her; no matter what he will not leave her because he is addicted to her. Will he able to achieve her LOVE? Will she able to tell him about her dark secret which she has been hiding from everyone?

𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐬, 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐀 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 by MiniTiara9

"He Sat Fire To The World Around Himself but He Never Let a Flame Touch Her..." Unknown. He always protects what he loves, and she never noticed him protecting her. She never felt what he felt but she was still there through thick and thin, being unknown about the feelings. They say she was just a regular member of the mafia; but was she? They call him the most brutal and the most heartless for a reason, but the way he became soft around her; will she ever know? "Nobody will ever see her the way he sees her. No one will ever look at him the way she does. Even the moon smiles when they are together. It's all about love, darling. It's way better than drugs." 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜!! 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥. 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦. *Might upset the readers here*

His Fixation by Miss_Scribbles111

Mr Kamran, who was entering the study, paused for a moment. All the things that should have been on the desk were scattered all over the floor. Not only monitors, but also books, file folders, fountain pens, coffee cups... The space where the table and sofa were placed was also not intact. Even the rain was pouring in through the completely smashed windows. It was messy like a bomb hit it. In the middle of it was Kavian. Buried deep in his desk chair, he stared blankly out of his window. An empty bottle of whiskey rolled across the desk, as if to show his sense of loss. "What?" Kamran flinched at the deep voice. It was Kavian who always spoke politely to him. But now, it seemed that he didn't care about such things. He felt confused by the unfamiliar appearance he had never seen before. At least now, he has calmed down a bit after receiving a call from Sahar a while ago. "I was wondering if you got another call from your wife." Mr Kamran carefully looked at him. "But I'm glad your wife called. Please take a rest for today. You were surprised, right? Would your wife have called you if she was worried about you? In my opinion..." "What happened." He looked. When he could not understand, he suddenly spoke in a ferocious voice. "How is it going." "Yes. I've heard that they've gone everywhere where she can go. But now, it's too late and the heavy rain is causing delays.." At that moment, a crystal glass flew toward Mr Kamran's face. He looked back, avoiding it by a hair's breadth. At the same time, the door of the cabinet was smashed by a crystal glass. There was a heavy silence in the study again. "Go to an IT expert and ask them to try hacking her cell phone account and card usage history." His eyes, biting in his mouth in search of cigarettes, were still alive. "Give a blank check to whoever comes with results first. That'll speed things up." "I understand." Mr Kamran hurriedly left the study. Obsession at first sight🔞

Jena Ke Waja Tum Ho by ammangeet

"Please rahabji leave me ,I'll obey u as long as I live ,please please i beg u don't kill me"a fragile girl was terabely crying and hanging in air by her neck, the man holding her by her neck had no emotion in his eyes,he's just looking at the poor girls struggle to escape "sorry sweetheart ,this is the only choice left,and I'm gona miss u so much ,good bey love" saying this he left her neck from his hold "aaahhhh"the girl fell of the cleft close to death r may b away from these monsters torture . who r they? Y that man kill that girl?what relation do they share? Rahab singhania,a monstrous being ,evil ,ruthless, arrogant short tempered awa handsome as devil.the one and only supreme commander of Asia continent. The Mafia's dangerous boss Meeti ,an ordinary girl of 18,innocent sweet and golden hearted girl.an orphan,love to sing and a selfless sacrificing natured .

POSSESSION OF A MAFIA KING (18+) by Missdemonprince

A normal girl with a beautiful heart who never know what love is caught the eyes of a cruel mafia king... His single glance can make the world tremble but her single word can make him stop... He is a monster and she is his master... She became the light of his dark lonely life... She became his weakness without his own acknowledgement... No matter what, even if the world aparts nobody can apart her from him... Is this love or obsession ??? He don't know but he want her at any cost... To be with him, To love him... Can she be able to cope up with his cruel broken heart and make it normal again with her love or will she lose herself in the process ??? Can she be able to turn the monster into human who will be able to feel the other's pain ??? What made him like this ??? Who is the reason behind this abyss ??? So many puzzles yet to be tackled... So many questions which are meant to be answered... To know the answers we have to get into the story... Their story where she became the... POSSESSION OF THE MAFIA KING

Her Capture,His Desire by alluringdiva

"Please don't hurt me" I begged. "Oh I'm not going to hurt you... not as long as you behave yourself" he said, leaning his face closer to mine. I could feel his hot breath on my face and I could smell his cologne, it was a scent of musk and something darker... "But if you try anything..." he says, his voice taking a dangerous edge. "If you try to run or scream or otherwise cause any trouble... well then, I might change my mind". My heart rate quickened and I just nodded my head. "Good girl, you're making this easier for both of us". Suddenly, he grips my chin tightly, his body now fully pressed against mine, I could feel his hardness against my body and I let out an involuntary gasp. "Shh, you don't want to wake mommy and daddy do you?" I nodded my head, unable to form words . "Good girl, just do as I say and every thing will be fine..." ♥ A girl is separated from the only person who cared for her when she is sold to the Mafia. The person she's given to happens to be a cruel yet powerful Mafia King. As time goes by he can't help but feel possessive of her and starts caring for her in his own way. However the dangerous world they inhabit is anything but forgiving. Together they must navigate the dangerous world of the mafia and find a way to balance their relationship amidst a web of violence and deception. Will they be able to find a way to stay together or will the dangerous world they inhabit tear them apart and leave their story unfinished?. Find out in this thrilling story of danger, desire and redemption which will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very last chapter...

Bound By Fire Of Revenge (18+) ( On Hold ) by authorpinkrose

What will happen with a girl of 18 years old an orphan when she meets a ruthless mafia king of 25 years old...... At first sight of that girl he started hating her and decided to torment her..but what is the fault of that innocent girl?? What will he do with her so she breaks down in pieces... "What are you doing with me" she said shuttering... Because she is locked with the headboard of the bed. He devilish smirk at her that scared her more and said .."I am making you my new whore". "No pl...s don't do th..is I a..m sorry for slapping you that d..ay I don't kn..ow who yo..u are ...pls leave me l...et me go" She said shuttering while breathing heavily and crying.. "You think I will leave you" He said and the next moment he tore her dress and hovered above her and started kissing her (not a loving kiss) a hatred full. So what will happen next .... follow me to know the whole story.... This story is only for mature people..... Will she be able to forgive him ????

She Was Made For Him✔ by gulle_jana

Stood Third place winner in romance category of STARLIGHT AWARDS! Previously known as "Making her mine" "Get ready . You have only 20 mins". He ordered with dominance in his voice. " for what?" she asked in a low voice . "for nikkah.." "whose nikkah?" "your nikkah" he said casually. "my nikkah? what are you saying I can't marry I am already engaged with someone I love and besides who the are you to decide my wedding?" she roared with anger clenching his collar in her tiny hands. Tears were rolling on her cheeks. "Don't make it difficult sweetheart. I don't want to hurt you but you are getting out of control.Behave yourself and I m sending beautician here. She will make you ready ." he said trying to not sound angry but he was . "whom I m getting married to?" she asked in a low whisper. "Does it matter?" she looked at him shocked. "well if you want to know than listen you are getting married to me .." "YOU ARE A RUTHLESS MONSTER WHO HAVE NO MERCY I HATE YOU I LOATHE YOU ". He turned and went out of the room closing the door with a heavy sigh. she broke down into tears and sat on ground covering herself with her hands. ________ This is a story of a mafia leader who fell in love with a girl at first sight and compelled to make her his at any cost. what will the girl do when he will marry her forcefully? what will happen when her all decisions of hating him and making his life a living hell went in vain and by passings days and nights with him under same roof she started to have feelings for him? A story of love ,hate , friendship with happy ending..

Deadly Encounter by user03070418

Damian, the king of the biggest clan of the country, if not the continent! His plans of being free and away from the shit were ruined and he was thrown in that world, forced to rule it. Ruthless when it's needed and clever as no one around him, but not quite keen on to be the head of the mafia. Evelyn is the pure soul, with the past so horrible that is still hunting her dreams and the future, which promises her even more danger. Their meeting was something none of them expected and it changed everything forever. *** "Damian!" She screamed and hit him on the chest. "Are you serious? Are you really saying that?" Her already damped eyes poured the hot tears. "I'm serious!" He hissed. "Let me go!" She wiggled in his arms and he loosened his grip. "Are you out of your mind?" She screamed. "No, it's you who is out of the mind, for thinking you could fool me." He said and gulped seeing how the rain soaked her completely and that silk dress clinged to her bare body. "You were in the house while everyone was fighting outside. You sneaked in my office! Tell me what information have you sent!" He spat. "I... I have done nothing... Just locked the door." She trembled, afraid of everything and everyone now. "Is that so? Okay." He laughed. "When I'm done with you, you will sing everything." He hissed and grabbed her again. "Damian! Let me go! You are scaring me!" She was now hysterical. "That's good." He growled and opened the car door, which Evelyn didn't notice how got in there. "What are you doing." She screamed but he didn't pay any attention to her pleas and shoved her in the backseat, locking the car again. *** Mature content. ©All rights reserved.

Mio Re (#3) by reetilicious

(BOOK 3 OF MAFIA LOVE SERIES) COMPLETED READ MIA REGINA AND ESCORT ME BABY BEFORE YOU READ THIS. This book CANNOT be read as a standalone. * The real story and rule begins now. Once you're in the mafia, death is the only way out. * "Make me hate you so that I don't fall for you again." "You can't fall in love again if you never fell out of it, my love." * My King. Mio Re. * In attempts to protect my only family, I pushed the love of my life away. It killed me, but I knew it killed him more. Now that I see him again, all the love and pain is rushing back and I can't stop it. He's not the man I once loved. I barely recognize this lifeless body that is somehow living. I broke him. I killed him. And I regret it. * A lot happens in four years. People change, circumstances change, feelings change, lovers change, but one thing remains the same. First love and pain. Secrets are kept hidden from the people they shouldn't be and new ones cave in, but when the thin veil is lifted from them, all hell is bound to break loose, especially in the mafia world where hell resides on earth. * Arie and Leo meet once again when they least expect to. The fire that once burned within, ignites back up with more fuel to add to it. The cravings, lust, and love is more powerful than it has ever been, but they're bound by relations and family to even look at one another. Two weeks is all they have to get through and then they don't have to see each other ever again. Hate is what they want to feel, but how can you hate someone you desperately love? She gets pulled back into the mafia world that she desperately wanted to escape, but the darkness and the man at the middle of it all are very alluring. Once you're in it, things are bounds to happen, relations are bound to break, people are bound to be killed, and family is bound to be saved or torn apart completely. MATURE CONTENT SUCH AS SEXUAL SCENES, FILTHY LANGUAGE, TRIGGERING MOMENTS, AND VIOLENCE.

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My Boss

And there I stood, with my mouth wide open, my hands shaking, and my legs frozen. My boss looks up from his victim that is laying dead at his feet before wiping his bloodied hands on his shirt. As he saunters over to me, with a devilish hint in his eyes, all I could think about was how freaking pissed I was for my own body betraying my mind when it told me to run. I take a deep breath and close my eyes as he reaches his red stained hands towards my face, knowing this could be my last moment on Earth. Bracing myself for death to happen upon me, I clench my eyes shut tighter and curse myself for not being more brave. You might be wondering how I've ended up in this situation. Well, it all started 6 months ago, when I met the gorgeous stranger who now is holding my fate in his hands....