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The Secret of Colors

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When Tullio and Arturo Mastronardi, an Italian-American art collector and his descendant, stumble upon the same priceless trove of art, their stories are told simultaneously in two different timelines, their lives changed for the better and worst. As they delve into the world of 16th century Dutch painter Valentijn Van Guhnen's art collection and memoir, they uncover a web of love, secrets, and lies that threaten their newfound success and wealth. 

Set against the backdrop of Paris and Manhattan's vibrant art scene during the 18th and 19th century, this sweeping tale weaves together historical figures like Rembrandt Van Rijn, his wife Saskia, and Isabella Stewart Gardner, exploring the highs and lows of the art world.All Rights Reserved

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INSIDE HER by tritor568

Giovanni Caruso, a ruthless Italian criminal, had taken countless lives, his hands forever stained with blood. But his most audacious crime-the assassination of Cuba's president-sent shockwaves through the island, marking him as public enemy number one. Fleeing for his life, he found himself trapped in a land that would not let him escape, pursued by shadows at every turn. Yet even in this desperate moment, fate twisted in unexpected ways. Lucía López, a bartender in the heart of Cuba, appeared to be just another face in the crowd. But beneath the surface, she was a trained assassin, a killer with a singular mission: to track down the man who had slain her president. Neither she nor Giovanni knew the other's true identity, both hiding their secrets behind carefully constructed facades. He, desperate to escape from this hell; she, consumed by revenge. When their paths crossed, neither could have foreseen the dangerous pull between them. A forbidden attraction blossomed amidst the storm, love growing in the shadows of betrayal and bloodshed. But as their bond deepened, so did the peril surrounding them. Every step forward brought them closer to a fate they could not outrun-a love that might be their undoing. In a world where loyalty is fleeting and trust is a lie, Giovanni and Lucía find themselves in a game with no rules, no mercy. Their love is a gamble-a deadly dance of survival that could cost them everything. But with every choice they make, the stakes grow higher, and the darkness around them tightens its grip. Will they escape, or will the cruel hands of fate destroy them both? The twisted journey has only just begun.

Through Time She Came by Lady_Vikuistador_91

When Detective Anet Peters becomes the prime target of the biggest crime family, she's left with nowhere to run. Her underestimated genius-of-a-college-professor has discovered the best place to hide her is not "where" but "when"! Still in the prototype stages, Anet is sent through a portal to the past. Not knowing "when" it would send her, but that anywhere in the past had to be safer than the present. Anet walks into the glitz and glam of the Roaring Twenties! Joining in the fun with the bright young things, she suddenly finds herself closer to the secrets of the Maggio crime family than she'd ever been before. How deep is she willing to go? How personal is she willing to get? And how worth it is it if she can't get back to her time? ((Complete, but liable to change as sequels are being written)) ••cover art by yours truly, Lady Vikuistador••

The Key by noelysta

A 25-year-old girl trapped in a dark family with secrets lies and crimes finds herself in a rehabilitation center, because she was accused of craziness. However, Kai was a talented artist full of colors and thoughts until a mysteries death of her mother. An investigation among important detectives draws the attention towards her mother's case planning to enter her life to unravel the secrets and mysteries that her dad hid for so long. Freya, one of the detectives, will be taking the mission upon her shoulders and will be entering the center as Kai's roommate. This story is essentially a love story, but filled with a lot of drama, mysteries and actions.

From Dusk Till Dawn by deadpoetdreamer

Jospeh Capurso has always dreamt of a fresh start ever since immigrating from Italy to the United Stated when he was a young boy. It's difficult to start anew with a tragic past and hovering regrets. Nevertheless, Joseph continues to adapt the best he can to his different life in America. With his sketch pad and charcoal pencil, The Bronx is his biggest inspiration for becoming an Architecture. If it weren't for his unforgiving father breathing down his neck practically every second, he could move on with his life. But with family to protect and support,his dream of becoming a architecture remains faint. Louise Decker, a bright, inquisitive writer believes she's destined for more than working under the nose of her cold step father. She has big dreams of becoming a war correspondent and journalist just like her biggest role model Peggy Hull. It's hard to follow her dreams when society expects her to follow the stereotypical norms of a housewife. Louise yearns for more out of life rather than staying at home to raise children and watch over the house. Louise wants to share and explore the undiscovered stories in which the world holds so deeply. On the very day Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan, Jospeh and Louise's world collide forming an undeniable bond. Even though both come from different wealth classes. The two who are still so young and innocent are forced to open their eyes to a cruel reality of their devastating world. A world war is no place for two innocent people longing to follow their dreams. Things get even more complicated when they're both forced to go on an unpredictable journey to find hidden treasure to just keep the people they love alive. After all the two would go through thick and thin just to keep their loved ones safe. They'd stick up for each other From Dusk Till Dawn.

S A I N T by authorbelladonna

A world of his own... - In the world of rare art and rarer fortunes, Fleur Bellamy has never sought the spotlight. A young art history student with a quiet brilliance, she is content studying masterpieces, untouched by the affairs of high society. The whispers of old money and the weight of legacy have always belonged to others-until she crosses paths with Saint Valmont. A reclusive art collector and professor of impeccable taste, Saint is an enigma draped in wealth and restraint. The heir to an aristocratic French dynasty, his life is a carefully composed masterpiece-one that has no space for love. His devotion belongs to the past, to the memory of a wife lost to time. Yet, when he first sees Fleur, something fractures. She is not a woman meant for his world, but something about her lingers, unraveling the silence he has spent years perfecting. Saint resists. He watches. He waits. Until watching is no longer enough. A calculated invitation-a private lesson for his son-becomes the first move in a quiet game only he knows he is playing. Fleur, unaware of the design behind their meeting, steps into his home, into his curated world of hushed galleries and shadowed desires. The tension is unspoken, but it simmers, each encounter drawing her deeper into his orbit. Saint is cold, unreadable, yet his presence wraps around her like silk-delicate, inescapable. But he is not the only one who refuses to let her go. In a world where art is coveted, love is currency, and obsession is a language spoken behind gilded doors, Fleur must learn the price of being desired by men who never learned how to let go. Until... - Cloaked in her essence - 1st in French out of 8k stories in 3/10/2025

Man on the Inside by ljzephyr

Neil Bronte's a cop; his entire job is to find and arrest Artemy Volkov, professional criminal, counterfeiting and forgery expert, and son of one of the most dangerous crime families in the country. When he lucks into a meeting with Volkov, Bronte has to be cautious- he has to approach undercover, in order to protect himself and his two kids. Fortunately for Bronte, Artemy himself isn't likely to pose any danger. Unfortunately for Bronte, Art is a kind, beautiful genius, who makes Bronte's heart beat in a way his ex-wife never quite did. Bronte's a good liar. Is he a good enough liar to hide his profession, when Art seemingly knows everything else about him? Or is Bronte lying to himself when he says that's the only reason he's getting so close to Art? And what about Art's secrets? There are secrets he's keeping from his not-so-pacifist family, for one- but what is he hiding from Bronte?

The portrait of a lover by Korina_I

Athens, 1940: An unexpected encounter at a gallery. And a doctor marries a much younger woman, bringing her face to face with his critical family. Marmo is met with hatred by everyone except the charming painter and nephew of her husband, whom she meets at the gallery. What happens when, in her attempt to become part of the family, a portrait and a passionate love affair draw her both closer and farther away? What is love, and how does it differ from being in love ?

One Soul In Two Bodies [ONESHOT] by Mintiezzz

You suffer in a tragic love story, where, your athletic lover suffers an unfortunate accident. Think of it like this, you love to paint in favor of your enjoyment. What happens when someone takes all the color in the world? You simply cannot paint anymore. You cannot do what you love as you cannot find love in what you do anymore. Nevertheless, you decide to be there for them. Are you ready to challenge the red strings of fate?

The artist's Canvas of love by Kim_chi_A_S

In a world divided by class and tradition, two souls find each other against all odds. Ethan, a passionate artist, lives for the strokes of his pencil, drawing beauty from every moment. Elysia, an aristocratic woman bound by societal expectations, carries a quiet longing for freedom and love. Their paths intertwine when Ethan is commissioned to sketch Elysia's portrait. What begins as a professional endeavor blossoms into a connection that neither of them can deny. Through shared moments of vulnerability, art becomes their secret language, a bridge between their contrasting worlds. But their love story is not without trials. As society demands loyalty to its rigid norms, Ethan and Elysia must navigate heartbreak, loyalty, and the cost of staying true to themselves. The Artist's Canvas of Love is a timeless tale of forbidden romance, where love defies conventions and art becomes a sanctuary for two kindred spirits.

Canvas of Dreams: A Love Story Painted by Fate by WanderlustTales

In the heart of a bustling metropolis, two strangers' lives collide in a symphony of fate. Join Nikolas and Isabella as they embark on an extraordinary journey of love, art, and adventure. Their story, painted with dreams and composed by destiny, will take you on a whirlwind exploration of the world and the depths of the heart.

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INSIDE HER

Giovanni Caruso, a ruthless Italian criminal, had taken countless lives, his hands forever stained with blood. But his most audacious crime-the assassination of Cuba's president-sent shockwaves through the island, marking him as public enemy number one. Fleeing for his life, he found himself trapped in a land that would not let him escape, pursued by shadows at every turn. Yet even in this desperate moment, fate twisted in unexpected ways. Lucía López, a bartender in the heart of Cuba, appeared to be just another face in the crowd. But beneath the surface, she was a trained assassin, a killer with a singular mission: to track down the man who had slain her president. Neither she nor Giovanni knew the other's true identity, both hiding their secrets behind carefully constructed facades. He, desperate to escape from this hell; she, consumed by revenge. When their paths crossed, neither could have foreseen the dangerous pull between them. A forbidden attraction blossomed amidst the storm, love growing in the shadows of betrayal and bloodshed. But as their bond deepened, so did the peril surrounding them. Every step forward brought them closer to a fate they could not outrun-a love that might be their undoing. In a world where loyalty is fleeting and trust is a lie, Giovanni and Lucía find themselves in a game with no rules, no mercy. Their love is a gamble-a deadly dance of survival that could cost them everything. But with every choice they make, the stakes grow higher, and the darkness around them tightens its grip. Will they escape, or will the cruel hands of fate destroy them both? The twisted journey has only just begun.