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Ongoing, First published Nov 13, 2024
In a city where shadows blur the line between trust and betrayal, Dawn and Dorian are an unlikely pair bound by secrets they're desperate to keep hidden. They first meet in the warmth of a sunlit café, where her laughter softens his rough edges, and their friendship kindles into an undeniable spark. But as she, the radiant light in his dark world, falls for him, Dorian's dangerous ties to the underworld begin to show-and a secret from his past threatens to shatter their fragile love.

When betrayal strikes, they're forced into opposite corners of the same dark world, trading loyalty for resentment. She learns a truth about his life that tears her apart, just as he unearths a lie she's harbored for years, leaving them both reeling in fury and heartbreak. Now, as bitter enemies entangled in a dangerous power play, they're thrust back into each other's lives. With every stolen glance, every heated encounter, their buried feelings reignite-but so do the secrets that once tore them apart.

In a world of shadows, betrayal, and second chances, they must decide if the light of their love can survive-or if their pasts will consume them whole.
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The Evening Hunter [#3]

20 parts Ongoing Mature

In the world of crime, Ronan is a dangerous mafia boss who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. When he kidnaps a woman he believes is the key to undermining his enemy, he locks her in a basement, demanding answers. But she doesn't give any information. Frustrated and desperate, Ronan resorts to brutal torture, only to later discover that she is blind and entirely innocent. Realising his grave mistake, he sets her free. A year later, Ronan crosses paths with the same woman at a high-profile party. Ivy Haven is now a renowned pianist. She captivates the room with her talent. Ronan is drawn to her, aware of their shared dark history. Ivy recognises him, but for her own safety and that of her sister, she pretends not to recognise him. Her encounter with Ronan stirs memories of the torment she endured, fueling her desire for revenge. Ivy devises a plan to get close to Ronan, intending to make him pay for the pain he caused her. As she deals with her revenge, she finds herself torn between her need for revenge and the unexpected feelings blossoming between them. Ronan treats her like a queen, which complicates her mission. Can Ivy follow through with her plan to destroy Ronan, or will the emotions that have begun to surface change her course? In a world where trust is a luxury and betrayal is the norm, Ivy must choose between the revenge she craves and the love she never saw coming. ____ This story is dark. for + 18 only!