Carpe Diem
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  • Reads 108
  • Votes 7
  • Parts 7
  • Time 1h 53m
Ongoing, First published Jul 03, 2020
Mature
Xinavane Atieno Okomo watches the news one day and wants answers. Her transition to a mundane life wasn't smooth, but it also didn't last long. An impossible situation finds her working for the Gentiles, a longtime running mafia family. 

Matteo Gentile, underboss of the mafia; reluctant soon-to-be Don, faces obstacles in his search for answers after a harrowing murder in his territory. Fighting to ensure the power of his mafia remains unchallenged, he recruits members for all kinds of duties. 

The mafia thrives as time goes on. But this doesn't cover up the internal power struggles within the family, nor do circumstances find Matteo close to finding the answers he needs. 

As Xinavane settles into her new life, she catches Matteo's eye - and others.

The mafia suffers after a catastrophic event. It's as if they're surrounded by enemies from all sides, and it's up to Matteo to ensure they pull through.

Xinavane's past resurfaces, bringing harsh truths to light; not everything is as it seems.

Often needing fresh respite from both their lives, they turn to each other.

What can they be during the calm before the storm, when the peace is as fragile as glass?
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8 parts Ongoing

Aurora was one of the most feared and deadly assassins to ever live. She was trained to kill without a second thought and to fight with perfection. Known as the Fatal Beauty for her charming lethality, Aurora seduces her victims and kills them. She is forced into a temporary alliance with her enemy, Lorenzo De Luca, as problems arise. Unfortunately, these problems seem to be connected to Aurora in every way possible, causing secrets to be revealed. What will happen when the facade, the image that everyone sees her to be, Aurora has built comes crashing down on top of her? Lorenzo was one of the, if not, the most merciless man to roam the world. Cold, heartless, and cruel. As the future don of the Italian mafia, he must live up to the expectations his family has for him. One tiny problem: the Russians. After creating many complications for the Italian mafia to become the strongest mafia, he's must to unite forces with the infamous Fatal Beauty. Little does he know that two people with the same mindset and power don't get along. Or do they? . . I could feel his breath against my skin as I resisted the urge to shudder. He pinned both my hands on the wall on either side of me, caging me in. He glowered down at me, not an ounce of sympathy or remorse in his eyes. "Why don't you ever fucking listen to me?" He demanded, almost shouting, in a furious tone. He grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him. "You're not my boss," I seethed, glaring right back at him. It didn't help that I couldn't move at all, either. He clenched his jaw. "It seems like we have a miscommunication," he said slowly. I swallowed. "I am your boss and You. Are. Mine." With that, he smashed his lips against mine.