The Crowman
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MatureOngoing10h 27m
Last published Sun, Feb 1, 2026
Sylus Crow had all he could ever want. Money. Status. Power. Women. He believed nothing can shake him. Until she came to his life.
Erin Mitchell didn't flinch, didn't fawn over him, didn't try to seduce him for status or protection. Instead she matched him in his own game. And he became addicted.
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