Secrets under the shadows
- Reads 15
- Votes 2
- Parts 1
MatureOngoing<5 mins
Last published Thu, Oct 23, 2025
They say the past always comes back to haunt you.
For Alizeh Jaffers, it comes back wearing the face of the man she buried.
Eight years ago, Alizeh Jaffers, the Deadly Beauty stood beside Adam La Barbara, the ruthless and magnetic Mafia king of New York. Together, they carried an empire towards its success-until the Montero Family tore it apart in one brutal night of blood and betrayal. Adam, his brother, and Alizeh's sworn sister were all killed, leaving behind one sole survivor: Elena.
Fueled by revenge, Alizeh wiped out the Montero leader herself and took the La Barbara throne. She swore never to love again.
Now, Eight years later, Elena lives a normal life-just a smart, sarcastic 13-year-old with no idea her "adoptive mom" runs one of the most feared Mafia families in the world.
Everything changes when whispers spread about a new Montero boss-
Jonathan De Montero.
And when Alizeh sees him... her heart stops.
Because Jonathan looks exactly like Adam.
Same voice. Same eyes. Same danger.
But this man isn't her Adam-or is he?
Caught between the ghost of the man she loved and the threat of the enemy she destroyed, Alizeh must decide what's real and what's revenge.
And as the war between the Monteros and the La Barbaras ignites again, little does she know-
Elena's bloodline is the key to it all.
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
The Sidorvo Brothers (Completed)
Amanda Rose Bella. Age 20. Working for a secret agency against the Mafia is assigned to kill the 2 mafia brothers, Adrian and Igor, Sidorvo. What happens when she is called out on her mission and captured? ---------- It was only Adrian and me in the room, he sat in the chair in front of me and harshly grabbed my chin, making me face him directly into his cold blue eyes. "Sweety, the earlier you tell us where you came from, the faster your death will be. If you are too late, a painful death you shall receive" He says and leaves my chin harshly "Nice poetry you got there but ya think I am scared of you?" I say "If you are not- then you should be" he picked up the knife started playing around with it on his fingers. Which was kinda hot. Shit, what are you thinking Amanda! "Why should I be scared of you?" I say with a chuckle bending forward He grins and stabs my thigh with the knife. I scream in pain and he smirks at the sight of me being hurt. I recollect myself and stare at my blood oozing thigh "Because honey, you are mine," He says in a dark tone. I knew his intentions were not good. ----- The book was finished on -21/11/2021. I want to thank everyone for all their support and love. Be sure to leave your review at the end. Love Delicate Flower.Complete
Under Oath | BWWM ✔️
DISCLAIMER: This book contains explicit content and mature themes intended for readers aged 18 and over. It is not a traditional romance, but rather a deeply complex and dark exploration of a toxic relationship. The characters' dynamics involve intense emotional manipulation, power struggles, and actions that may be triggering to some readers. Please be advised that this story delves into themes that are explicit, emotionally charged, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Proceed with caution. "Tell me again how you don't want me," he whispers, dragging his lips down her neck. "Say it under oath, and I might even believe you." Jasmine Taylor doesn't lose. Not in the courtroom, not in life. At just twenty-six, she's built an ironclad reputation: fierce, brilliant, and unshakably professional. But when she's assigned the biggest case of her career-defending Dimitri Alekseev, a dangerously alluring Russian immigrant accused of murder-her world begins to crack. Dimitri isn't just a suspect. He's a problem. Tall, tattooed, and terrifyingly unreadable, with ties to a powerful family the law doesn't dare touch. The evidence against him is overwhelming. The press wants him buried. And deep down, Jasmine suspects the whispers are true. But the more time she spends with him, the harder it becomes to separate fact from instinct. Because beneath his cold exterior is something intoxicating. Calculated charm. Raw heat. And secrets whispered in the dark. As the trial barrels forward, Jasmine finds herself pulled into his world-one filled with shadows, blood ties, and undeniable temptation. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she risks not just her career, but her safety... and her soul. What happens when the woman who always plays by the rules falls for the man who was born to break them?Complete
His Darkest Obsession |18+
𝐈𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫. They say every inheritance comes with strings attached- but some strings lead straight to ruin. She wants the memories she can't recall, the fragments of a childhood that never truly belonged to her. He wants something else entirely. Something that bleeds. He's of ice and secrets. She's shaped by cruelty and silence. He's death in a tailored suit. She's the ghost of her parent's sins. A house filled with forgotten memories. And a man who holds the key to all of them. She's searching for truth. He's hiding it. ⸻ Dark romance Marriage of Convenience Amnesia Mystery / Psychological manipulation Power dynamics
Even Love Bleeds
Fate plays the game but heart pays the price. Alina Monroe doesn't love - she commands. Cold. Untouchable. Ruthless. Feared by governments and worshipped by men, she rules two empires - one built on gold, the other on blood. But power has a price. Behind the flawless facade lies a woman built from ruin, betrayal, and secrets that could burn nations. Then comes Arin Black - all faith, light, and impossible kindness. He should have been her enemy. Instead, he becomes the only man to ever see her - and the only one capable of destroying her. What starts as fascination turns into obsession. What begins as control becomes surrender. Together, they are fire meeting fate - beautiful, dangerous, and destined to fall. When love turns into war, even queens must bleed. And Alina Monroe? She's about to find out that the heart doesn't break from weakness... it breaks from loving too deeply. - A dark, emotional tale of power, obsession, and the kind of love that ruins everything it touches. This story solely belongs to me and is a result of my own imagination it may contain mature scenes.
𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲'𝐬 𝚮𝐨𝐦𝐞 | 18+
"𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚." Olivia groaned and crossed her arms, standing her ground. "Don't tell me what to do. You're not my dad." Amusement filled Santino's gaze as he stood up, abandoning the papers he desperately needed to read and sign. Yet, all that was forgotten as her bewitching lips protruded. "I might not be your dad but," a midnight lock of hair was pinned behind her ear, "I can be your papi." Shuddering, her body drew closer to him, betraying her mind. "You're sick." Taking the nape of her neck, Santino leaned down, his lips brushing against her ear. "Yet you still dream about my touch, don't you, principessa?" ❦ When Santino Adriano discovers that the Bratva has betrayed their neutrality by secretly working with his family's enemies, he's determined to send a brutal message that cannot be ignored. His target? The Bratva kingpin's sister, Olivia Morozov-a sheltered girl who knows little to nothing about the dark underworld her family controls, having been shielded from the darker truths of her family's empire her entire life. Fresh out of boarding school and blissfully oblivious to the power struggle boiling beneath her feet, Olivia is suddenly whisked away from everything she's ever known and thrust into a world where loyalty is weaponised and power is the ultimate prize. As secrets and long-buried lies unravel around her, she realises she's caught in a game where the unrelenting fight for power holds more value than human lives-including her own. Santino is cold, calculating, and relentless - everything Olivia should fear. Yet, she is intrigued by by his deadly nature. The line between fear and attraction is thin, and like a moth to a flame, she seeks him out, unafraid of the burn it may cause. She's never known anyone like him-an older, dangerous man who makes her question everything she thought she knew about desire. Olivia just didn't expect her captor to be so handsome.
For The Empire - Sempre
[Book 3] My lips are a whisper away from meeting hers. The anticipation, of tasting her addictive flavor again, is overwhelming. "There's someone else." The words send an electric current through me, jolting me out of my lust filled moment. Her hauntingly, beautiful eyes, fill with tears as they stare back at me. "I thought you were dead, JP." A lone tear streaks down her face. I turn away, heading for the door, my desire and lust is now consumed by raging anger, coursing through my veins. But as I look back at her, I realize I don't care. "He better be ready for a fight. There's no way in hell, I'm giving you up easily." --------- They say, "All's Fair in Love and War" but is it really? Stella and JP are driven apart repeatedly. Whether from their own choices and mistakes, or from the meddling and interfering of others, yet they always find themselves being pulled back to each other one way or another. After years apart, they're once again brought together, whether by fate or something else and they struggle with overcoming old fears, doubts and desire. They're faced confronting old enemies as well as new ones, while taking on the challenge of raising a family that was left in their care. Will they finally come together and become the undeniable and powerful Mafia King and Queen they were destined to be? United in purpose and love. Or will they walk away from it all, including each other? **Book 3**Final book in For The Empire Series (Not a stand alone) ***CONTAINS MATURE THEMES, SEXUAL CONTENT, LANGUAGE AND VIOLENCE*** Highest Rankings: #2 in Mafia Stories 7/23/2022 #89 in Mafialove 7/23/2022 © 2021 LJ RAEComplete
Found in Darkness
A crime boss struggles to carry out a vendetta after he falls for the spirited daughter of his enemy. ***** Twenty-two years after his parents were killed, Federico Di Maggio returns to New York with a simple plan: take down the man who betrayed his family. What he didn't plan on was Elenora Borelli, the enigmatic and fiery daughter of his enemy. Reeling from recent heartbreak, Elenora will stop at nothing to find her happiness. But when she finds herself pressured into an engagement with the dark and mysterious Federico, happiness may be the least of her problems. Hellbent on sabotaging the arrangement, Elenora defies Federico in ways no one else would ever dare. Too bad Federico's never been one to back down from a challenge. Especially one that calls to him in the most feral and passionate of ways. With unforeseen betrayals and new rivals, perhaps the real challenge Federico must face is deciding whether to fight his feelings for Elenora or give into them. But even if he chooses to end his long-standing vendetta against her father for mounting sparks between them, there's no guarantee she'll risk her heart on him. *Content Advisory: This story contains coarse language, scenes with violence and mature sexual content. (Word Count : 101,000-111,000) #1 Italian #1 Possessive #46 Family secrets #95 Passion ©2022 LJ RAEComplete
Bitter Rivalry Sweeter Love
Isabella "Izzy" has spent her life in the shadows, trained to kill, living with secrets, and always one step ahead of those who would use her. Known only as *The Ghost*, she's an assassin for a ruthless criminal underworld, torn between loyalty and survival. But when she's forced into a dangerous alliance with Raphael, a powerful mafia king with a hidden agenda, everything changes. Raphael is a man of control, a leader who trusts no one but himself. He's built his empire on power, fear, and respect-until Izzy, with her cold beauty and deadly skills, infiltrates his world and shakes it to its core. Their relationship begins with mutual disdain, a battle of wills and sharp words. But the chemistry between them is undeniable. As their worlds collide, they realize their connection might be their greatest strength-and their biggest weakness. When Izzy's past comes back to haunt her, with enemies targeting them both, she's forced to confront the truth of who she really is. As a deadly betrayal threatens to tear them apart, Raphael must decide if he can trust her, or if her secrets will destroy them all. But love is never easy in a world built on lies, power, and survival. And as their feelings for each other deepen, the cost of their survival becomes more than either of them ever expected. In a world of danger, betrayal, and passionate love, can Izzy and Raphael find a way to fight for a future together? Or will the ghosts of their pasts haunt them forever? Bitter Rivalry, Sweeter Love is a dark, emotional enemies-to-lovers romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat, filled with twists, tension, and a love that refuses to die. If you love gritty mafia romances with high stakes, sizzling chemistry, and a heroine who's anything but ordinary, this is the book for you.Complete
My Dominant, His Submissive | ✔️ COMPLETE
NOT EDITED!! A young girl, Alareah Elrod an American, at the age of 23, is forced by her rich and powerful father to move out. Her mother, who she loved dearly and more than her father, died 3 years ago; murdered. And she is still trying to move on. Her hatting father, owning a few of the most richest and expensive Businesses, wants her to get herself together and is threatening to cut her from all money and businesses he leaves for her when retiring. But that's not all he threatens her with. She soon ends up meeting Zee Lavigne, a extremely hot French businessman whose father is a head mafia king, which he wants nothing to do with, he's extremely more richer than Alareah's father, but seeming "interested" in her. She doesn't want to tell him about her situation between her and her father, nor does she want him to know who her father is, but he already knows their related. But will he know what Kane; her father, does to her. He offers her 2 jobs but one is only for them to to know. As things get hot and submissive things also turn bad and good (submissively). And with her father. Why does she not want Zee Lavigne knowing what her father did to her? Will she fall for a guy that she thought was amazing, but really is nothing that she thought he would be? Or will she end up try to leave him, without him and her father who she 100% has to stay away from? But why? ⚠️WARNING ⚠️ THIS IS STRONGLY RESTRICTED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18!! ENJOY 😉 (ik it shows two names, stories still in progress)Complete
BLACK ORCHID
Cynthia Oberoi, the treasure of her mother's secrets and a threat to the whole world. She has a bad past, which made her cold and arrogant. But deep inside she still has a soft heart for people she cares about, her family and friends. She lost her parent at a very young age on the day when she turned 10th. Sofia and Danial took her with them to New York and left Italy forever. Her grandfather wants to keep his dearest granddaughter safe from the cruel world and asked Sofia to never let her come to Italy. After leaving Italy, she was lost from the world for everyone. No one could find her, even if they try they will be dead the next morning. But is it possible to keep her away from Italy? What kind of treasure she is? What threat she is? The agony which is burning inside her can be calmed itself? or she has to do something? Nicole Marchetti, Mafia king, and a businessman ruled the world both legally and illegally. A heartless creature on the earth, who doesn't believe in love anymore. But plays with every heart. After his first love left him which broke him both mentally and physically. Tried his best to find her but couldn't. Till now he couldn't forget her and used girls to remove her from his mind, pleasuring himself. And now living as an emotionless person. Who is cruel and ruthless to his target. But it's too hard to remove such an innocent and pure soul, her big beige eyes, her brown long hairs, her gummy smile, her giggles when they used to play with each other. It's 12 years since he last saw his love. Will, he is able to meet her again? or if he does, will they remember each other?Complete
Amanda Rose Bella. Age 20. Working for a secret agency against the Mafia is assigned to kill the 2 mafia brothers, Adrian and Igor, Sidorvo. What happens when she is called out on her mission and captured? ---------- It was only Adrian and me in the room, he sat in the chair in front of me and harshly grabbed my chin, making me face him directly into his cold blue eyes. "Sweety, the earlier you tell us where you came from, the faster your death will be. If you are too late, a painful death you shall receive" He says and leaves my chin harshly "Nice poetry you got there but ya think I am scared of you?" I say "If you are not- then you should be" he picked up the knife started playing around with it on his fingers. Which was kinda hot. Shit, what are you thinking Amanda! "Why should I be scared of you?" I say with a chuckle bending forward He grins and stabs my thigh with the knife. I scream in pain and he smirks at the sight of me being hurt. I recollect myself and stare at my blood oozing thigh "Because honey, you are mine," He says in a dark tone. I knew his intentions were not good. ----- The book was finished on -21/11/2021. I want to thank everyone for all their support and love. Be sure to leave your review at the end. Love Delicate Flower.
More detailsContent Guidelines