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The Ballads

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Reads 294
Votes 46
Parts 12
Time 1h 25m

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After serving four and a half years in prison for a crime she was wrongfully convicted of, Lovana Black finally escaped prison during a mass breakout. After laying low until her record is cleared, Lovana flees to Florena, the "City of Indulgence" where she is reunited with her two closest friends who on a mission to to rid the city of corruption and to take back what is owed to them. With the lingering question of how she was sent to prison in the first place, Lovana agrees to join her friends' campaign.  Determined and ambitious, the trio embarks on a dangerous journey through the criminal underworld in a gritty, lavish city to get their desired motives, one question is always that is on Lovana's mind: "Will this all be worth it?"

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Self-Seeker by jaydahnaomi

A victim. That's what she used to be. The person on the receiving end of the hand. Consequently, time was her asset. A world of opportunity had been presented just within reach. And suddenly - she became the oppressor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Following the story of Genesis Casanova, a mysterious, young woman who - previously presumed dead - has re-emerged from the shadows and implanted herself into her sister Jazmine's life. It seems that wherever Genesis goes, blood and tears are sure to follow. One thing is for sure, this masked beauty never misses her target - and her sights are set on revenge. Be sure to vote and comment on your favourite chapters! Started in 2016, completed in March 2019 (at 17 years old).

The Thieves Of Our Time by therapeuticdisaster

[a story of crime and the grief that caused it] Alice is rich, and her father has made sure of that. After a horrible fight with him, though, she drives away to her safe spot - an abandoned building on the questionable side of town. There, Alice nearly loses her life until she can strike a deal with her almost-murderer. It started with nothing personal. Little did she know it'd turn into something with such a scandal. With new players in the game and more than herself at stake, she must choose the right thing to do; Either way, blood will be spilled - She just has to choose who's. [Not edited]

Roots by xFakingaSmilex

While falling in love with a drug kingpin, Tikera must prove she can survive in his dangerous world - and convince him their relationship is worth fighting for. ***** After dropping out of university and setting her sights on traveling to Europe, twenty-three-year-old Tikera Copeland is desperate for a job. So when she innocently applies for a gardening position and immediately gets hired, she's shocked to discover that her "real" job will be tending to a bunker full of thriving, (definitely) illegal weed plants. Intrigued by this world she knows nothing about, Tikera agrees to stay, but her growing feelings for "The Boss" -- the mysterious drug kingpin who owns and grows the plants -- quickly complicate things. He's falling for her too (and she knows it, even if he won't admit it), but breaking through his icy exterior won't be easy. And with thieves, vengeful hitmen, and rival kingpins threatening them at every turn, will they even survive long enough to find their happily ever after? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Last Olive Bistro ✓ by Ruby_George

Chloe Rae Lovric (24) makes ends meet as a waitress at the Last Olive Bistro in Manhattan. She's under the pressure of petty customers, a might-be demonic manager, and the constant nagging of each month's portion of rent. Her roommates make life a little easier. Rory is an aspiring dancer with a heart of gold, and Morgan loathes her work as a Legal Assistant for a sketchy personal injury attorney. The trio get by in their crammed, two bedroom loft apartment with a leaking ceiling. One night, when asked to work overtime as usual, Chloe ends up waiting on Jacob Lewitt. He's a handsome older man, well-dressed, and has striking dark features. A top-shelf bourbon served neat is the only thing he orders. His mystery allures her, although she's not looking for a relationship, she can't help but be drawn to him. Her curiosity grows as Jacob returns a couple nights later, then soon after he's there every night-corner table, bourbon neat, perfectly tailored suit but no tie. She waits on him to take every chance at a conversation and to find out who he is, and what he wants. As they get to know each other, Jacob's mystery unfolds right into her hands. They both learn how their lives entwined by fate and that they were meant to teach each other lessons in life, love, and revenge. *COMPLETED [ Word count ~ 50,000-60,000 ] *Submitted to 2021 Watty Awards

She is Art Part 2 by jennastomphson

Resurrected from the ashes, she emerges under a new identity, driven by an insatiable desire for retribution against those who had once dismantled everything she held dear. As she embarks on her quest for vengeance, an unexpected twist of fate intertwines her journey with a burgeoning affection for another individual. However, the question lingers: does the pursuit of love amidst her vendetta bear fruitful consequences? Will her newfound companion comprehend and stand by her side in this perilous endeavor? The answers lie within the following pages, inviting you to unravel the intricacies of her choices and witness the evolving dynamics that shape her world. TW: Murder, Crime, Death, Violence

Garden of Roses ✔️ by itopolnik

Eighteen years ago, Zara LaRosa and Dante Salvatori used to play together as often as their parents allowed them to. One night, everyone in the LaRosa family home was killed, except little Zara who managed to escape with the head of her father's security. She was taken to a safe house near Venice, an underground complex where she spent the last 18 years preparing for the moment when she will get revenge for her family's death and destroy the Salvatori family who were the culprits of the tragedy. But Bonifacio Salvatori, the man who ordered her parent's execution is now dead, and his son Dante has become Don and taken over the mafia. Zara resurfaces and starts operating from the shadows, killing Bonifacio's people who were involved in her home invasion and who are now loyal to Dante, earning a nickname Regina del Sangue (Queen of Blood) in the process. Her true identity is unknown to everyone except for her team from the underground and she intends to keep it that way. Will Zara be able to destroy Dante while hiding her identity from him and before he manages to kill her for taking out his people?

Mafia by TheWereVamp

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The Veiled Syndicate Book 1: Shattered Loyalties by Chickfaceass

In the gritty underworld where alliances are fragile and betrayal is a currency, our fierce female protagonist, finds herself entangled in a power struggle that threatens to bring her past crashing into her present. Shattered Loyalties kicks off with a battle between rival groups, escalating tensions over control of the city's lucrative drug trade, and the haunting failure of a mission that cost her dearly. When ghosts from her past-the men she once trusted and loved-resurface, old wounds are reopened, and buried emotions ignite into something far more dangerous. As she navigates this treacherous world, trying to keep her secrets hidden, the lines between love, lust, and survival blur. As old flames rekindle and loyalties are tested, she faces a choice that could either save her or destroy everything she's fought for.

Goosebumps by Iwantcuddlesplease

He craves emotions, feelings, but he doesn't show it. She used to crave emotions, feelings, but now she doesn't. If it means to love him and get the information she needs, then what's stoping her? Everyone has secrets, but what will happen' when they find out each others? The tragedy is all right there...in the very beginning when he smiles at her. When she instantly forgets. Forgets how dangerous he is. #1 - thief 18.01.2021 #3 - Luxury 17.05.2021 #6 - genius 24.06.2020 #3 - heist 05.09.2020 #2 - mob 20.03.2021 #4 - billionaire 26.10.2020 #3 - assassin 27.11.2020 #2 - robbery 19.12.2020

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Self-Seeker

A victim. That's what she used to be. The person on the receiving end of the hand. Consequently, time was her asset. A world of opportunity had been presented just within reach. And suddenly - she became the oppressor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Following the story of Genesis Casanova, a mysterious, young woman who - previously presumed dead - has re-emerged from the shadows and implanted herself into her sister Jazmine's life. It seems that wherever Genesis goes, blood and tears are sure to follow. One thing is for sure, this masked beauty never misses her target - and her sights are set on revenge. Be sure to vote and comment on your favourite chapters! Started in 2016, completed in March 2019 (at 17 years old).