21 year old Kay gets the shock of his life when he wakes up halfway across the world after four years in captivity. Traumatised, battered and bruised, he stumbles into London's life, bringing a flurry of excitement with him. Eight months on, and he's home, having grudgingly settled back into routine. Except he's miserable. His life is stirred up once more after an argument, sending Kay fleeing five-hundred miles south. He thinks, finally, things are under control. His life is finally his again. What happens when his fiancé finally resurfaces, threatening everything Kay has managed to keep hold of? [ This is a first draft so does contain plot holes and poor writing. I'm currently working on the second draft which is far better. ]

ONC2025 Prompt 126: Because you're you, and I'm me, and we just don't fit. Prompt 120: The door that closed to you many years ago has reopened, and now it's up to you to take a chance once more. After doing time for beating a prostitute into a week hospital stay, Jesse Carrick loses everything-her job at Stanford University, her future, and the last shred of a normal life. But when a call from Himari drags her back into the underworld of Japan, she realizes the past isn't done with her yet. Kidnapped. Sold into a trafficking ring. Trapped on a ship bound for hell. After Jesse fights to survive 19 brutal days at Japan, she writes: a letter for every day spent in Japan, unraveling the truth she never wanted to face. The ghosts of her past are waiting. But survival isn't just about escape. It's about fixing what can be fixed. It's about Aaron Chaves, the man she left behind. The man she never stopped thinking about. As the days pass, her letters test everything they thought they knew-about love, about trust, about whether second chances mean a damn thing. In 19 days, Jesse's world shatters. Now, she has to decide whether to rebuild it-or burn it all to the ground. A story of survival, revenge, and redemption, Peony Blooms in Blood dives deep into the wreckage of a love that refuses to die and the chaos of choosing the right path-when the world wants to keep you lost.

Kidnapping by Finn and his gang. {Completed book} start:05.11.2020 end:15.01.2021 #1 finnwolfhardxreader {11.01.2021} #160 party {14.01.2021} #7 completedstory {20.01.2021} #4 finn {28.01.2021} #2 finnwolfhardfanfiction {11.02.2021} #3 finn {21.02.2021}

Stella, an orphaned teenager, finds herself at a crossroads as she ages out of the shelter system with no place to call home. Forced to survive on the unforgiving streets, Stella's quick wit and nimble fingers make her a skilled thief, navigating the city's dark underbelly by pickpocketing unsuspecting targets. One fateful day, Stella is hitchhiking when a captivating man stops to offer her a ride. Despite his initial kindness, the man warns Stella about accepting rides from strangers, hinting at a dangerous world that lurks. Stopping at a remote gas station for a drink, the man accidentally leaves behind his wallet in the car. Curiosity gets the better of Stella as she opens it, only to discover a huge amount of money and a sketchy ID that gives a chilling name. Sensing danger, Stella seizes the opportunity and flees with the wallet, unaware of the man's true identity as a notorious crime lord. Now on the run from law enforcement and a powerful criminal organization, Stella must navigate treacherous streets, becoming both her key to survival and her greatest liability. Stealing from a mob boss was only the beginning of her nightmare, as she soon found herself in the hands of an unmerciful demon...

Mature content! 18+ The world wasn't dictated by humans anymore, a different species had come out of the shadows over 400 years ago and taken their position at the top of the food chain. The ultimate predator's. Vampires. Riley Hayes is everything but the obedient slave these creatures want her to be. She is headstrong, stubborn, and a huntress trained to kill vampires. Unfortunately, after a mission went awry she was captured and forced into enslavement. Will the heinous and malicious vampire Lord be able to tame her or will different feelings occur? ... Their conversation started to fade into the background while I fought to stay conscious. "I want her." His voice was deep and determined and those were the words that kept me from fainting. It took all my strength just to lift my head, but I had to so I could defy this creature with all my being. "You sure? I would get the receipt just to be sure if I were you." ... If you're looking for a book where the main character isn't a pushover then this book is for you! This main character is strong-willed. It's a romantic novel so there will be steamy, erotic scenes and strong language.

In a world built upon trafficking and underground crime rings. The young, rebellious princess escapes the confines of her cushy palace and experiences the horrors of the true world. Little does she know, there's a man whose got her in his sights. Her captor. Who ends up falling for her over the course of time. Watch as they become an unstoppable duo, living a life of danger and crime. (all pictures from Pinterest, so I I accidentally steal anyone's art, pls let me know!! But I try to use ai generated stuff)

McKenzie Lauren Hales' life is pretty cliché. She has filthy rich parents who are too preoccupied with work to care, a huge private estate in upscale LA, and all the freedom a seventeen year old could ask for. But being spoiled rotten has its downside too: being constantly kidnapped by old sleazes and put up for ransom. So what happens when the incredibly gorgeous Kayden (who has a heart wrenching secret) kidnaps her and takes her to the secret rendezvous point across the country? Let's just say things are about to change in Mac's dreary life as she transforms from the Beauty with the brains to the adventurous, badass Beast. Little Miss LA is about to take the joy ride of her life with her hunky captor and who knows? Maybe, just maybe, Kayden will kidnap her heart as well.

"You know I can't let you go, right?" The man asked, voice gentler than I was expecting it to be. I looked up and he was staring right at me, eyes uncharacteristically kind. I nod slowly, whispering, "Go ahead." ~~~ Ava Williams is just trying to live a normal life, leaving her past behind her. She moves to a new city, starts a new job and everything is boring and mundane which is what she's been craving. Then one night it all changes when she meets Jaime Santoro, a dangerous man involved in a dangerous business. Her life is flipped upside down as she is swept up into his world.

[2024 Wattys Shortlist] Road trips are more fun with criminals, right? Nisha Kapoor desperately wants to escape the rut she's in, but her dull surroundings do nothing to change that. She finds herself looking forward to hearing her neighbors fighting through the walls just to get a little excitement into her dreary life. That is until she gets caught in the middle of a bank robbery that goes terribly wrong. Before she knows it, she becomes the hostage of a handsome criminal who turns her entire existence upside down as they travel across the country to get his next target-- her parents. #1 in Comedy #1 in Funny #2 in roadtrip #3 in hilarious #5 in Violent MATURE: Depictions of sex, violence, profanity, and various other mature themes.

After settling down to a quiet, contented life, Ayah isn't the only one unhappy with the untimely appearance of Blake. The man who once attempted to marry her, to further his business dealings with her father, has returned to reclaim her. But this time, Ayah won't go without a fight. Kidnapped and threatened into compliance, to keep her daughter safe, Ayah is capable of taking care of herself this time. After all, a girl doesn't stay married to Reed without learning a few tricks of his trade. But when her sister Sophie enters the picture, and her children are put in harm's way, Reed and Ayah must work together to save their family. Unable to communicate, unaware of each others plans, can they protect the people they love most? Or will Blake finally win?