Shadows of Power
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In a world where loyalty and betrayal intertwine at every turn, five souls are caught in the vortex of an implacable destiny. Sicily, the land of burning sun and hidden secrets, becomes the setting of a dark story, where love, power and revenge collide mercilessly.
These five protagonists are caught up in power games and intrigues that will take them down unexpected paths, where every decision can change everything. In the world of shadows, nothing is what it seems, and their lives are in the hands of relentless fate.
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The Queen (Paused)
She was the light of the Russo family-until she vanished. Kidnapped at the age of three, Athena Russo, the only daughter born into generations of mafia kings, was thought to be lost forever. Her six brothers-powerful, feared, and broken by grief-closed ranks, ruling the Italian underworld with an iron fist while shielding themselves from the pain of her absence. But Athena didn't die. She was reborn. Now seventeen, she's a cold-hearted CEO, a deadly assassin, and second and third in command of two rival mafia families. Her name is feared across continents-her face, unknown. Even her brothers don't realize the sister they've sworn to protect from darkness is the very shadow ruling it. The only one who knows the truth is Aiden Volkov, the ruthless Ukrainian Don with a past as tragic as hers. Cold to the world, but not to her, he's the storm to her fire-her equal in every way. As secrets unravel and blood ties are tested, one truth remains: The world fears the Russo brothers... but it hasn't met the sister they lost.
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬
" 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲." 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢 is one of the most feared assassins in the underworld, They call her the 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 and she's known for being the most powerful women in the underworld. She's been through a lifetime of 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 throughout her years. From her parents having a divorce at the age of 13 to being kidnapped at 14 and losing her mother in the most brutal way possible at 15, She went through it all but now she's one of the most high classed celebrity in the world. She was raised with the 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬. Her mothers part of the family. Grand party's and lavish gifts she had it all. It took one phone call for her life to flip upside down, Her father who happens to be the Italian mafia leader wanted to take her back in again. What happens when she has to move back into the house she was forced to leave 6 years ago? What happens when she has to adjust living two different life's? 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐛.Complete
The Executioner
For the world, she's already dead. Sold away at a young age, erased by a lie so perfect no one questions it. Tortured and forged into a weapon-silent, deadly, unstoppable. Now, she moves like a ghost through a world that doesn't want her to exist. But someone is watching. A shadow slipping through cracks she didn't know were there. Invisible, relentless. He knew her before the darkness claimed her. Before she became what she is now. He left once-when she was still a broken girl who dared to dream. But now he's back. Waiting. Watching. Wanting. She hates him. She doesn't understand him. But he's been waiting for this moment-to find her, to claim her, to burn down everything that made her this way. But she's not that lost girl anymore. And she's not sure she wants to be found.Complete
IN THE NAME OF LOVE
Ava and Leo had their fates matched not by God, but by a mere human-. Ava loved everything about being married to a Falcone; she couldn't imagine a better chance at life than this. However, Leo hated every second of it. Not everyone welcomed the turn of events, especially accepting a thief as a new bride. Will Ava be able to hide her identity? It's not only Ava who is assuming a new role in the family, but Alex too. He must raise the sole heir of the family, which becomes even more challenging as it's not his own family nor his own bride. Secrets will unveil, causing Ava, Alex, and Leo's lives to spiral out of control. Heartbreak, loyalty at stake, brotherhood at risk, and love hanging by threads- In the name of love, is everything really fair? "So dark so deep the secrets that you keep ,the deeper you dig the darker it gets."Complete
Healed By Love
They say opposites attract but what happens when you are not opposites? Being born in the violent world of the American mafia, Audelia Rose Hernandez has held a gun before even properly understanding the dangerous world she was surrounded by. Training ever since she could remember, she is now one of the best assassins in the mafia and is feared by many. She is a killing machine, killing without any mercy and luring her enemies in her deadly trap. Lorenzo Xaen D'Angelo, the heir and leader to the Italian mafia, the biggest enemy of the American mafia. Often referred to as cold, ruthless and even a monster, he is no different from Audelia. He kills without any remorse. His hand are scarred with murders, his soul tainted with the blood of his victims and the screams of his victims sound like a sweet melody to him. Amidst all the similarities, they both have a part of them- a broken part- that had been buried inside them long ago. A part that had completely changed them. What will happen when due to unexpected events, they will have to work together? Sparks and emotions will be felt. Secrets will be revealed. Betrayal will be knives tearing them apart. Parts that were buried will no longer be buried. The past will become the present. Trust will be on the line. Everything they once believed in will be questioned. Will they be able to get through their whirlwind of problems all the while finding comfort in each other? Will they heal or break each other more than they are?Complete
Book Two: Kingdom of Smoke
After exposing the truth about Project Judas, Nico Romano rises from the ashes of Little Palermo's underworld to claim control of a city rotting from the inside out. But as he builds his empire of order from chaos, a darker game unfolds in the shadows-one orchestrated by the elusive Lucia, a woman who knows every secret he's trying to bury. When the judge who could have saved them is silenced and the streets turn into a battlefield of misinformation, betrayal, and blood, Nico must decide how far he'll go to cleanse the city-and whether the crown he's fighting for is worth the souls it costs.Complete
🌑 Empire of Ashes
💥 Empire of Ashes By Scarlett Voss In the dark underworld of global crime, loyalty is an illusion and betrayal is a language spoken fluently. When Bella Romano, the cold and fearless daughter of the most dangerous mafia dynasty, steps into a war she never asked for, the streets of Russia run red with blood. Haunted by her past, hunted by her enemies, and bound to a man she once could not trust - Bella must outwit those who seek to destroy her family's legacy. As alliances crumble and empires burn, a single truth remains: in this game of power, only ashes will remain. 💣 Revenge is a promise. Survival is a duty. And victory... is everything.Complete
Scarred Silence
"She was born to rule, raised in shadows, and destined to burn the empire that built her." Selene Elara has always worn her scars like armor-cold, calculating, and feared by all who whisper her name. A mafia queen in a man's world, she leads Crimson Blade with unmatched ruthlessness, hiding the tragic truth of a past soaked in betrayal, blood, and silence. Her power is feared. Her heart? Untouchable. Until Nicholas Blackwell-dangerous, sharp-tongued, and achingly familiar-steps back into her life. A ghost from a forgotten past. A man who sees the woman beneath the crown, the girl behind the blade. And he's not afraid to fight her walls... or the enemies drawing closer with every secret unraveled. But when an old enemy rises, and the only man Selene ever trusted turns out to be the mastermind behind her pain, the line between love and vengeance shatters. Because in a world of lies, blood oaths, and hidden truths... Even queens can be hunted. And even wolves can fall in love. **this story show more about Selene, the strong FMC along with some scenes of her love life Warning : fight scene, past trauma, bloodComplete
She was the light of the Russo family-until she vanished. Kidnapped at the age of three, Athena Russo, the only daughter born into generations of mafia kings, was thought to be lost forever. Her six brothers-powerful, feared, and broken by grief-closed ranks, ruling the Italian underworld with an iron fist while shielding themselves from the pain of her absence. But Athena didn't die. She was reborn. Now seventeen, she's a cold-hearted CEO, a deadly assassin, and second and third in command of two rival mafia families. Her name is feared across continents-her face, unknown. Even her brothers don't realize the sister they've sworn to protect from darkness is the very shadow ruling it. The only one who knows the truth is Aiden Volkov, the ruthless Ukrainian Don with a past as tragic as hers. Cold to the world, but not to her, he's the storm to her fire-her equal in every way. As secrets unravel and blood ties are tested, one truth remains: The world fears the Russo brothers... but it hasn't met the sister they lost.
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