obsession in the shadow
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Last published Sat, Oct 18, 2025
When Amara Cole, a quiet young artist, paints the face of a man she's never met - a man whose eyes seem to follow her even in her dreams - she doesn't know she's about to awaken the real thing.
Because the man in her painting is Alessandro Romano, a dangerously powerful billionaire with a taste for control, secrecy, and obsession.
And when he sees her painting online, something in him breaks open.
He's rich beyond imagination, feared by everyone, and used to taking what he wants.
But Amara isn't something he can simply buy.
So he watches. Learns her habits. Studies her world from the shadows.
He doesn't mean to fall for her. But he does.
His obsession turns into fascination, and fascination turns into something even he can't name.
Meanwhile, Amara starts to feel eyes on her. Her paintings sell out overnight. Her life changes - but not by luck. Every good thing seems to have invisible hands behind it.
Hands that belong to him.
When they finally meet, it isn't gentle - it's electric. Dangerous. The kind of connection that feels wrong but impossible to resist.
He's everything she should fear - older, darker, impossibly rich, and obsessed - yet he's the only one who makes her feel alive.
As secrets unfold, Amara learns that she isn't just the object of his desire... she's also the reason he might lose everything he built.
Through obsession, betrayal, and burning chemistry, the two of them are forced to face the line between love and control.
And by the end, they'll find that even in the darkest corners, love can still save what's left of a heart.
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With Nathaniel's hand wrapped around Ellari's throat, his body pressing her against the door of his office. His eyes were practically burning though her soul, if that was even possible. "That man doesn't even deserve you," he spat, anger and possessiveness in his tone of voice. "You know it. I know it. Even your sister knows it, and so does your kingdom. I may not deserve you, but I can treat you better than he can." The way he acted, it didn't terrify Ellari. But it made her feel overwhelmed with emotions that even she didn't know how to describe herself. All she could do was make those sniffing sounds while she was in tears. "Prove it," she stated, her voice rough with emotions. The moment she said those words, she immediately regretted them. But it was too late. Too little, too late. She already said them. However, Nathaniel was grateful she said that. Then, without another second he moved her head closer to his, and he smashed his lips against hers. ❥ ❥ Ellari, the queen of her own land, had been ruling the kingdom of Mistico for some time now. Five years. She had been crowned at fifteen, a year after her parents died. She had been in a relationship for three years. He was toxic, and because Ellari's sister made a promise to always protect her. She went behind Ellari's back to find a good therapist for her. What Ellari didn't know was what was waiting in store for her. Nathaniel, a psychologist, who had a few dark secrets. He was handsome, and he had so many Masters in psychology. He was a sadist, for one. That was one of the secrets he had. But he had been looking for a submissive. However, the moment he met his new patient, he already felt something right about her. He knew how much of a challenge Ellari was going to be. But what would happen if they explored a new, intimate relationship on the side? And in hopes, she'll start to trust him. Whereas outside of work, they explore a new dark relationship. Would that mean her fantasies could come true?
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With Nathaniel's hand wrapped around Ellari's throat, his body pressing her against the door of his office. His eyes were practically burning though her soul, if that was even possible. "That man doesn't even deserve you," he spat, anger and possessiveness in his tone of voice. "You know it. I know it. Even your sister knows it, and so does your kingdom. I may not deserve you, but I can treat you better than he can." The way he acted, it didn't terrify Ellari. But it made her feel overwhelmed with emotions that even she didn't know how to describe herself. All she could do was make those sniffing sounds while she was in tears. "Prove it," she stated, her voice rough with emotions. The moment she said those words, she immediately regretted them. But it was too late. Too little, too late. She already said them. However, Nathaniel was grateful she said that. Then, without another second he moved her head closer to his, and he smashed his lips against hers. ❥ ❥ Ellari, the queen of her own land, had been ruling the kingdom of Mistico for some time now. Five years. She had been crowned at fifteen, a year after her parents died. She had been in a relationship for three years. He was toxic, and because Ellari's sister made a promise to always protect her. She went behind Ellari's back to find a good therapist for her. What Ellari didn't know was what was waiting in store for her. Nathaniel, a psychologist, who had a few dark secrets. He was handsome, and he had so many Masters in psychology. He was a sadist, for one. That was one of the secrets he had. But he had been looking for a submissive. However, the moment he met his new patient, he already felt something right about her. He knew how much of a challenge Ellari was going to be. But what would happen if they explored a new, intimate relationship on the side? And in hopes, she'll start to trust him. Whereas outside of work, they explore a new dark relationship. Would that mean her fantasies could come true?
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