The Manipulator's Muse
Balinsyana
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  • Reads 210
  • Votes 109
  • Parts 28
  • Time 1h 35m
Balinsyana
Complete, First published Aug 20, 2024
action-romanceantagonistbingedramapsychopsychologicalromanceslowburnsociopathsuspensethrillertragedyvillain
In the high-stakes world of power and deceit, Mauritius Hyde reigns supreme-a cunning sociopath who manipulates and controls from the shadows. His every move is calculated, his every word designed to maintain his grip on a powerful empire.

Violet Sterling, a principled journalist with a relentless drive for truth, stumbles upon a web of corruption that leads her straight to Hyde. As she digs deeper into his dark world, she uncovers not only dangerous secrets but also a complex, unexpected connection with the enigmatic villain.

In a game where trust is scarce and deception is currency, Violet and Mauritius find themselves entangled in a high-stakes battle of wits and emotions. As their paths collide, their relationship evolves into a dangerous dance of passion and manipulation.

Can Violet unravel the truth before it's too late, or will Mauritius's shadowy influence consume her? "The Manipulator's Muse" is a gripping tale of power, love, and the thin line between heroism and villainy.
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Bound by Deception

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Aria Kumar and Sterling Drazek are contract killers. Known in the underworld as the Gemini Killers, they're the best in the business and have never been caught. Between Aria's photographic memory and Sterling's irresistible charm, the two make an excellent duo, however, they both hide dark secrets from each other and their families. Aria, who is disabled, keeps her second life away from her family and Sterling never mentions his parents. When a man from Aria's past returns, the balance of Aria and Sterling's work is put at risk. Allowing the heart to guide their actions can only lead to failure, and Aria is determined not to let her independence be taken away again. But as she struggles to contain her past, Sterling begins to have a dilemma of his own. Feelings for Aria resurface and he has no idea how to control it. He knows a relationship between him and Aria is forbidden, but Sterling's never been one to follow the rules. As Aria and Sterling try to navigate the hurdles that their lives throw at them, their work as killers is put in danger. There's a mole in the syndicate out to take the lives of everyone who works there, and it's up to Aria and Sterling to solve the mystery before they're next. COVER BY @sulkytae #1/2.2k in Partners (9/24/23) #1/1k in Syndicate (11/9/23) 2nd Place in The Literary Awards (10/23/23) Added to @StoriesUndiscovered Action/Adventure - 12/1/23

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