The Great Below
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  • Parts 59
  • Time 7h 41m
madeupofwires
Complete, First published Jan 28, 2019
Mature
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Octavia has been held captive in her boyfriend's apartment for six months.

Victor is an amateur boxer - one of many reasons he is difficult to escape - whose talent for fighting is rivaled only by his delusions of their future together. 

Alex is a contract killer of underwhelming skill who was bullied into the family business. He's dispatched on the night of Victor's last fight to escort them to their new home beneath a warehouse in Chicago's south suburbs. 

Octavia pursues her freedom relentlessly despite an onslaught of obstacles that include auditioning for an unwanted job, the advances of her boss and the constant menacing presence of Victor. 

Then comes the only thing that could makes things worse: Alex falling in love with her.
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Captivated

15 parts Ongoing Mature

Stella, an orphaned teenager, finds herself at a crossroads as she ages out of the shelter system with no place to call home. Forced to survive on the unforgiving streets, Stella's quick wit and nimble fingers make her a skilled thief, navigating the city's dark underbelly by pickpocketing unsuspecting targets. One fateful day, Stella is hitchhiking when a captivating man stops to offer her a ride. Despite his initial kindness, the man warns Stella about accepting rides from strangers, hinting at a dangerous world that lurks. Stopping at a remote gas station for a drink, the man accidentally leaves behind his wallet in the car. Curiosity gets the better of Stella as she opens it, only to discover a huge amount of money and a sketchy ID that gives a chilling name. Sensing danger, Stella seizes the opportunity and flees with the wallet, unaware of the man's true identity as a notorious crime lord. Now on the run from law enforcement and a powerful criminal organization, Stella must navigate treacherous streets, becoming both her key to survival and her greatest liability. Stealing from a mob boss was only the beginning of her nightmare, as she soon found herself in the hands of an unmerciful demon...

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