Tangled Paths
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MorganHillary25
Ongoing, First published Nov 20, 2024
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In a world where routine dictates the hours and secrets are carefully guarded, three lives are bound together by unspoken tension. Luther, locked in a cycle of responsibility, finds himself pulled between duty and desire. Elizabeth, always in control, begins to question the cost of her power. Maria, mysterious and guarded, carries her own burdens, hiding truths that could change everything.

When these three paths collide, their lives will never be the same. Choices will be made, trust will be tested, and the delicate balance of their world will shift forever.

A dramatic story of connection, control, and the complexity of human relationships.
Get ready for a journey through the shadows, where every moment counts.
Stay tuned for Chapter 1.
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In Debt To The Devil

37 parts Complete Mature

"Why-why is he here?" I asked slightly feeling panicked. "Your father, Step- father owes me money. 36 million pounds to be exact." Stefan said as he buttoned his suit and looked at file on the desk. "Well we don't have that kind of money." I said as I furrowed my eyebrows as I looked at my fathers. "They need more time to pay it all off, it is true. I thought they will be able to pay it. So, I gave them five months. The third months can't be paid. They don't even one third of the annual payment. I believe you will a talk about my offer to them very soon." He said as he was walking towards me. "W-Wh-Why?" I asked as he approached me as I looked up at him. He was tall but, I was not very short either. He must be 6 feet but I was 5 feet and 7 inches. With my heels I was 5 feet 10 inches. His intense gaze on me made my chest warm. "You are part of it." The devil said in low voice as he stood next to me. I couldn't move or think for a few moments. His hot breath fell on my neck and it sent a shiver down my spine and make my breath hitch. Stefan Black entered my life. And my life fell into darkness. I am Diana Martin or was. Now, I am Diana Black. I belong to Stefan Black. He owns me. I am leverage, a useless asset to him. If makes my life hard I will make his hell. But, how would I make it work when he has seen worse, done worse. His secrets and past catch up to him. The innocent Diana is between the cross fire. She stands there between K and Stefan. Who will he save? Himself from K's wrath and plans or Diana who fucks up his command every chance she gets. He wants to control her by keeping her in the dark she hates being lied to. She is curious and loves a good fight, pushing his buttons, stepping into the light of truth. With forthcoming danger what are the Black's going to do. Co operate with each other and get along by being allies or staying apart, fighting until death or should one say K comes knocking on their door? Mature Content

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