Blood in the Water
- Reads 649
- Votes 117
- Parts 46
Ethan Banting has spent his entire life pretending. Raised by a father who taught him that loving men was a sin, Ethan carved out a careful, false life, complete with a devoted fiancée, Ellie.
But one drunken night changes everything.
Tired of living a lie, Ethan gives in to a desire he's long buried and hooks up with a handsome, mysterious, and magnetic stranger in a bar.
One week later, however, Ethan's world shatters. Ellie is found brutally murdered. Guilt claws at Ethan: he was planning to end things with her but never got the chance to come clean. Now, her death has drawn the attention of dangerous people, and Ethan's secrets are no longer safe.
When he's ambushed by a rival gang, Zed reappears-this time not as a fleeting one-night stand, but as a fierce protector. Determined to keep Ethan alive, Zed pulls him into the treacherous world of gang rivalries, power struggles, and underground loyalties.
As Ethan is forced to confront the truth about himself, his past, and the people he thought he knew, he must decide who he wants to be-and who he can trust-before the war around him consumes them both.
Love may have saved Ethan once. But in the shadows of the underworld, it could cost him everything.
All Rights Reserved
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Unspoken Mercy
In the gritty underbelly of a sprawling city, brothers Landon and X once shared an unbreakable bond forged in the fires of their tumultuous upbringing. But after a devastating gang rivalry leaves X presumed dead, Landon is left to navigate the violent streets alone, striving to rise through the undergrounds to honor his brother's memory. Years later, the unexpected happens: Landon uncovers evidence that X is alive, having not only survived but thrived as a formidable gang leader in a rival faction. Their reunion is fraught with tension, as loyalties are tested and old wounds resurface. X's transformation into a ruthless leader contrasts sharply with Landon's struggle to maintain his humanity in a world that demands blood and betrayal. As the brothers reconnect, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous power struggle that threatens to engulf them both. Together, they must confront their shared past, the choices that led them to this point, and the question of what it truly means to be brothers in a world where loyalty can be as deadly as a bullet. In a high-stakes game of survival, will their bond be strong enough to withstand the chaos, or will the shadows of their past tear them apart once and for all?Complete
Queenpin
Jaime White built her drug empire from the ground up, a meticulous queen in the volatile streets of LA. When a strategic move to poach a high-value client sparks a turf war with Gabriel, the undisputed kingpin, she expects violence. She expects retaliation. She even expects a bullet. What she doesn't expect is the undeniable spark that ignites between them amidst the chaos. Forced to collaborate against a hidden enemy - a phantom player pushing a mysterious new drug called Beta-B - Jaime and Gabriel navigate a treacherous game of trust and betrayal. Every move could cost them their business, their lives, or worse, their carefully guarded hearts. Their world is a chessboard of ruthless power plays, but their forbidden attraction might be the most dangerous game of all.Complete
Ashes of the Golden City
Setting: A sprawling, crime-ridden metropolis in the near future where the streets are ruled by mafia families, underground syndicates, and private militias. A mysterious experimental drug-codenamed "Passion"-has surfaced, capable of turning anyone into a perfect killing machine under total mind control. --- Plot Summary: Jeong Taeui, a freelance translator and former military medic, comes to the city on assignment to work for a UN-backed research branch investigating Passion. He expects paperwork and dull lab meetings-until he meets Ilay Riegrow, the most infamous name in the city's underworld. Ilay is the leader of a powerful gang operating from the slums, feared for his intelligence and unpredictability. Ruthless yet strangely principled, he's known for dismantling rival cartels piece by piece. But what no one knows is that Ilay himself was once a test subject of Passion-and the drug still courses in his veins, threatening to consume his mind. Their paths collide when Taeui accidentally saves Ilay's life during a street ambush. Suspicious but intrigued, Ilay takes Taeui under his wing as an unwilling "translator" for his operations. Taeui soon realizes that behind Ilay's violent façade lies a man who remembers nothing of his past-only the burning desire to destroy the organization that made him. Together, they uncover the origin of Passion-a government-sanctioned project run by Ilay's adoptive father, General Riegrow, who intends to mass-produce the drug and sell it as a weapon of war. As Taeui becomes Ilay's moral anchor and Ilay becomes Taeui's protector, their bond deepens beyond survival. But every step closer to the truth draws the attention of assassins, corrupt officials, and ghosts from Ilay's past. In the end, Taeui must choose: -help Ilay destroy the entire network, even if it means Ilay dies with it, -or save him, and let the city burn
Smoke and Mirrors (DE)
SEQUEL TO LIES YOU TELL After Graces world comes crashing down around her, she struggles to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and mend her shattered perception of life upon learning that the man she grew to love more than life itself was a cold and remorseless murderer. Landing the position as a criminologist on the NYPD homicide squad, she works hard to rebuild a new life for herself and leave the past in the past. After waiting four long years, Joseph finally gets put on a highly publicized trial and with the help of a well known criminal defense lawyer, the jury reaches a verdict that rocks the city of New York. During those four years being incarcerated, Joseph is forced to let go of the love of his life but upon his release their paths inevitably cross and now he has to fight for and work to earn her love and trust back. To do so, Joseph finally opens up to Grace about his dark past but opens up a can of worms in the process. Grace learns about history of her own family and uncovers dark secrets not even her mother knows which puts her in danger. In a dark twist of faith, Joseph learns who the true enemy is. Will Grace and Joseph finally get their happily ever after? Smoke and mirrors- the obscuring of the truth of a situation with misleading information. DISCLAIMER: This story is a work of pure fiction. Story has no association to photos in the story used to depict the characters in real life. Dec 2021Complete
Made For The Mafia (18+) (1 of 3)
'For The Mafia' Series - Book 1 of 3! ~~~ "Down on your knees." He lets go of my hair and pushes my shoulders down roughly, before unbuttoning and shrugging off his shirt. I kneel in front of him and instantly unbuckle his belt and unzip his black pants. He watches me eagerly from above, keeping his hands to his side, letting me lead. "Are you jealous when I flirt with those men for information?" I bat my eyes up at him innocently as I pull his pants down to his knees. His face hardens as he considers my question. "I don't like your hands on them." He grumbles and I smirk. I already knew the answer. "I do it for you, Enzo." I remind him as I move my mouth closer to him. "Only me." He growls as he pulls my head forward, closing the space between us. ~~~ When a dangerous mafia leader meets this particular stripper, he learns she is anything but. Both equally ruthless and thirsting for power, he hires her as his lethal interrogator and assassin, however she quickly becomes more when neither can resist each other. But can she learn how to truly care for one of the men she was taught to use? Can he control his jealousy long enough to take advantage of her tricks? Will she love him enough to share her biggest secret - who she really is? Read to find out! Disclaimer: There WILL be mature content - swearing, sex scenes, murder, drugs, drinking, etc. It's a mafia story... so expect a lot of that stuff lol Started: February 2021 Completed: December 3, 2021 (Book 3 is in progress!) Achievements: First 1,000 reads: August 5, 2021 First 5,000 reads: December 24, 2021 First 50,000 reads: September 5, 2022 First 100,000 reads: November 18, 2022 First 200,000 reads: June 9, 2023 First 300,000 reads: December 1, 2023 First 400,000 reads: January 23, 2024 First 500,000 reads: March 23, 2024 First 900,000 reads: September 1, 2024!! Tag Ratings: #2 romantic suspense - January 12, 2022 #1 trouble - August 2, 2023Complete
Retribution
I know you're twisted, but baby, I'm twisted too. Jade Sanchez had a dark traumatic past and was still slowly healing. She meets a mafia man by the name of Xavier King who's been secretly watching her for years. Jade's past seems to be catching up to her and now she has to confront the one person who made he life a living hell, her psychopath of a sister. Xavier was a cold blooded killer, a side he never wanted her to see but in order to protect her, he has to let the beast free. She was his obsession and he'd be damned if he let any harm come to her.Complete
Kissed In The Dark (BL)
I came home from school and found my father on his knees, begging the Mafia to spare his life. They took me instead. I thought my life was over-until he stopped them. Edward. Cold. Quiet. Dangerous. The man they all seemed to fear. He took me in. Gave me everything... except the truth. I fell for him, even when he treated me like a ghost. Like I wasn't really me. Then I saw him. The other man. The one who looked exactly like me. Turns out, Elijah had a mate who rejected him and I'm just the replacement. A stand-in for the one who broke his heart. But now that "real" mate? He wants me too. I never asked to be caught between two powerful, possessive alphas. I never asked to be wanted like this. But now... I don't know if I'll ever escape. Update is every Friday. 💔 Dark Romance | 💀 Mafia | 🐺 Fated Mates | 🔥 Love Triangle
JUST CREEPIN'
"What's wrong ma?" He questioned after a few seconds when she didn't respond to him. "Do you plan on having sex with me." She rested her chin on her knees that were pulled up to her chest. "Why?" He laughed slightly. In a way, he liked watching her struggle to maintain her composure. Jourie loved sex. "Cause I want you to fuck me on the balcony." She smiled softly. --- Jourie had been set up since before she was even thought of. With a mother who owned hair salons, a father who owned auto repair shops, both being scattered all over the map in different locations, and a large family that loves her and vice versa, she had anything a girl could ever wish for and more. She lacked the stereotypical bubbly personality that people assumed came with her and the higher hierarchy status she possessed. Still, she was nothing far from normal.Determined to make her parents proud, jourie always stayed on her best behavior. Straying far away from trouble. Like a record scratching, her life is brought to a halt when jourie has no choice but to face trouble coming for her head on when a new love interest finds a way to creep into her heart. With a strong built family, she learns even the ones who don't share the blood are the closest thing to family you have. So will jourie allow her new and forbidden love interest to shatter the strong built relationship she has with her family, or will her love interest beat her to the catch and do it for her? THE DEEP ATTRACTION SEQUEL STARTED; MARCH 17th, 2024. PUBLISHED; MARCH 27th, 2024 FINISHED; JULY 22nd, 2024Complete
Their Little Princess
After Briana Smith tragic accident, she was never the same. Her older brother Ethan Black tried his hardest to protect Bri, however, it wasn't enough. Their mother died of cancer when Bri and Ethan were young. This left them with an abusive, alcoholic, father who blamed Bri for her death. Their dad would use Bri as a human punching bad. He abused her whenever and where ever he wanted. One faithful day their dad died from a drive be shooting. The two siblings were left to fend for themselves, or so they thought. When Mr.Black, the most feared and most powerful mafia leader in the world, security guard's show up at their house, Bri's life would change forever. Bri will find out the truth about not only hers but Ethan's past. Secrets will be spilled left and right. Bri is now thrown into a world of confusion and chaos. Add 6 new brothers and cancer, and you get a life of ups and downs. Bri's new family is now put to the task of helping her fight for her life.Complete
The crimson vow
"You think that you'll be able to escape me tonight? You think that just because you'll be in public I'll lose you? No, no, no," He smiles. "You won't be out of my sight for a moment. And when we get back, you'll see how much I enjoy seeing you in pain." "No," I whimper. "I honestly didn't mean for it to go this way." I scoot further away but he stalks closer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vivienne Lucetti spent her life protected by lies-sheltered from the brutal mafia empire her brothers rebuilt after their parents were murdered. But when a cold, calculating rival named Kade Navarro kidnaps her, Vivienne is forced into a world of shadows, obsession and blood-soaked secrets. As truths unravel, Vivienne must decide where her loyalty lies: with the family that kept her in the dark... or the enemy who's been watching her from in. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT I own none of the pictures, but I do own the story. If you see a part of this story somewhere else, please contact me immediately. I will not hesitate to take legal action if I see my content somewhere else.
In the gritty underbelly of a sprawling city, brothers Landon and X once shared an unbreakable bond forged in the fires of their tumultuous upbringing. But after a devastating gang rivalry leaves X presumed dead, Landon is left to navigate the violent streets alone, striving to rise through the undergrounds to honor his brother's memory. Years later, the unexpected happens: Landon uncovers evidence that X is alive, having not only survived but thrived as a formidable gang leader in a rival faction. Their reunion is fraught with tension, as loyalties are tested and old wounds resurface. X's transformation into a ruthless leader contrasts sharply with Landon's struggle to maintain his humanity in a world that demands blood and betrayal. As the brothers reconnect, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous power struggle that threatens to engulf them both. Together, they must confront their shared past, the choices that led them to this point, and the question of what it truly means to be brothers in a world where loyalty can be as deadly as a bullet. In a high-stakes game of survival, will their bond be strong enough to withstand the chaos, or will the shadows of their past tear them apart once and for all?
More detailsContent Guidelines