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They taught the sons how to rule. They never taught the daughter how to survive power-because they never thought she'd need to. The Romano empire is built on loyalty, blood, and silence. Dante Romano's sons fight for dominance. His wife protects the family's image. His consigliere watches for betrayal. And his daughter watches them all. Alexandra Romano doesn't raise her voice. She doesn't threaten. She remembers. As ambition turns brothers into enemies and the empire begins to crack from within, one truth becomes impossible to ignore- The most dangerous Romano was never the loudest one at the table. Pinterest link : https://pin.it/6bwLsqwl5

(Previously known as The Lost) Betrayal is nothing new to the Łabanowski siblings. Neither is abandonment. So when the eldest two disappear on the triplets' tenth birthday, it really shouldn't take them by surprise. Five years later: the remaining eight are all grown up and trying to move on with their lives when, suddenly, it is announced that the family will be reuniting. No one will be welcoming the brothers home with open arms, that's for sure, but when threats become reality and lives are at stake, they will be forced to put aside their differences once and for all.

Frederick Vanderbilt, headmaster of the elite boarding school, Archon Academy, was found dead at age 63. Lorenzo Mancini Headlines filled the newspapers, reporting the latest high society news. It just happened to be the death of the one person I considered a dad to me. His death seemed normal to others, given his age, but I knew better; he was murdered. And I would find the culprit. Eleanora Callisto Growing up dirt-poor meant I was ecstatic about receiving a scholarship to one of the most prestigious schools in the world. My life was finally changing for the better. Little did I know that I would become the prime suspect in a high society murder case.

She built her empire on blood, fear, and silence. Arora - the infamous queen of the Black Rose Gang - is a name whispered in the underworld, a shadow feared even by monsters. In two years, she turned a crumbling syndicate into an empire. She doesn't lose. She doesn't love. Until him. Jack - a man too soft for her world, too bright for her darkness. He was supposed to be a pawn, a hostage she could forget the next day. But his smile, his innocence, his maddening warmth... they tore through her armor one heartbeat at a time. Now she's torn between the gun and the heart - between the empire she bled to build and the man who makes her want to burn it all down. Because in her world, love isn't a fairytale. It's a weapon. And Arora is about to find out what happens when the most dangerous woman alive falls for the one man she was never meant to touch.

Bryce Holloway has always dreamed of making a difference. Fresh out of the police academy with the highest marks in his class, he's ready to hit the streets of Los Angeles as the LAPD's newest rookie. But the real world is nothing like training. As Bryce navigates the challenges of his probationary period, he must prove himself to his fellow officers, earn the trust of the community, and confront the gray areas of justice and morality. With every call, every shift, and every decision, Bryce learns that wearing the badge is about more than enforcing the law-it's about understanding what it means to serve and protect. Will he rise to the challenge and become the officer he's always wanted to be, or will the pressure of the job break him before he even gets started?

This is a take on a Instagram series called wholesome horrors except I decided to expand on the lore a little bit several catastrophes have happened already and were starting to take it tole on the public people in small towns all over had massive disappearances mostly anywhere that had questionable ties with various subjects what's weirder is obscure cryptid sightings were at a all time high one new disappearance one new cryptid discovery and they were weirdly mapped out due to situations the town would cover up All the small towns sins were being exposed ... inadvertently but why

She built her empire on asphalt and grief, and she wasn't about to let some white boy with a pretty smile and a fast car take it from her. Raven Cole runs the most feared racing crew in Los Angeles. She doesn't trust easy, she doesn't love easy, and she doesn't forgive at all. After everything the streets took from her, she's running on fume and fury, and the only thing that keeps her breathing is the sound of an engine turning over before a race. Tanner Walsh isn't who he says he is. He drives too clean, lies too smooth, and looks at Raven like she's the only thing worth looking at in a room full of dangerous people. He's supposed to be building a case. He's supposed to stay cold. He's supposed to walk away. Neither of them are very good at doing what they're supposed to do. © Relle H.

The city stopped believing in justice, so she became it. When a violent criminal network tightens its grip, a masked vigilante known as Monarch answers with precision, pain, and zero mercy. Each strike drags her deeper into a war where justice isn't legal, heroes don't exist, and crossing the line might be the only way to survive. The city is rotting. She is the cure. {New Chapter every Friday at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time}

Zara came back to Nigeria for only one reason; to find her lover's murderer. But the deeper she digs, the more secrets unravel. Daniel Ortega is dead and three women had enough reasons to want him that way. As more truths claw to the surface, Zara is forced to ask: Did he deserve to die? And did these women do the world a favour?

Is the shadow a terror or a friend? Is he a protector or a foe? As the shadow strike in the night, no one will see, only the news will tell the story of the aftermath.

To the world, Adriana is a ghost-the quiet, brilliant student who spends her lunch breaks in the chemistry lab and consistently tops every physics exam. But Adriana's reality is anything but predictable. She is the reluctant princess of an underworld empire, born into a family whose influence is written in blood rather than ink. While her peers stress over exams, Adriana manages the delicate balance of her family's dark secrets-secrets that, if revealed, would destroy her academic dreams and put everyone she loves in the crosshairs. Her heart belongs to the cold, objective truths of science, yet she is tethered to a world of subjective morality and absolute control. Caught between the life she was born into and the life she has earned, Adriana must decide if she will use her brilliant mind to escape the darkness or become the most dangerous weapon the underworld has ever seen.

In the glittering chaos of Lagos, where family expectations clash with modern dreams, one young woman finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage that was never meant to be hers. When her Father seal the deal with a wealthy family to secure their r future, she steps into a lavish home that quickly becomes a gilded cage. Her new husband is distant but kind, yet his mother, the iron-fisted Folake, rules the household with a toxic mix of tradition, manipulation, and unrelenting cruelty. From whispered insults at family dinners to calculated schemes that pit wife against husband, Folake is determined to break the new bride and protect her son's loyalty at all costs. As tensions rise and hidden secrets from both families begin to surface, the young wife must decide: will she bend to the shadows of Lagos high society, or fight back and risk everything, including the fragile spark of love that might just be blooming in the darkness? Shadows of Lagos is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, power, and resilience in Nigeria's most vibrant city. Atmospheric, emotional, and unputdownable, once Folake sinks her claws in, there's no easy escape.

Jacob Danjuma has a weakness for women but is a dangerous man. He is a professional killer who flaunts a playboy attitude. A true gentleman, every woman dreams of. He is careful in what he does and separates passion from murder. His passion for women cannot mix with the urgency his profession demands. The lines cannot be blurred. But Jacob soon realizes the hard way that his playboy status will soon be corrupted when a hit has been ordered on someone, a woman whom he is slowly getting attached to. Her name- Aisha Benue, daughter of oil tycoon Chief Erasmus Benue.

A family suffers a long-running conflict regarding a business woman, so the daughter has to step up and solve things once and for all.

A woman drowned. The water says she was murdered When environmental auditor Hana Raukura is found drowned on the rocks below Timaru's breakwater, police rule it an accident. Detective Senior Sergeant Mara Kereama isn't convinced. The water says something different. As Mara digs deeper into Hana's final investigation, she uncovers falsified environmental reports, a powerful farming consortium, and a network of influence stretching across South Canterbury. But the closer she gets to the truth, the clearer it becomes: Someone buried this secret for a reason. And they're willing to do it again. BREAKWATER is a dark rural crime thriller set on the cold coastline of New Zealand's South Island.

This is not your average mafia story. This is Valentina Belladonna-heiress, beauty, and the deadliest force in her father's empire. She drifts through marble halls with a smile that could charm or kill, balancing elegance and cruelty with effortless control. Behind the gilded doors and lavish breakfasts lies a cold, calculated world where lessons are taught in fear, love is forbidden, and power is a form of art. Every choice, every move, every whispered command shapes who survives-and who learns that softness is never the same as mercy. Welcome to the life of a princess... a princess with a deadly crown.

"Kill him, or crave him. There is no middle ground." A Blood-Treaty signed in ink. A marriage finished in silver. Hwang Hyunjin is the Alpha heir of the North-a man of iron, scars, and a hunger for vengeance. He was born to hunt the undead, not to bed them. Lee Felix is the Last Crimson Prince-a nightmare in silk with ruby eyes and a heart made of ice. He didn't come for a crown; he came to watch the Alpha's legacy bleed. One Bed. Two Enemies. A thousand ways to die. The vows are fake. The hatred is real. The hunger is lethal.

A young couple is found brutally slain in Golden Gate Park. Homicide Inspector Jack Davis is a veteran investigator and immediately assigned to the case. Along for the ride is Becky Nesmond a seasoned crime reporter for the San Francisco Examiner. Though their relationship starts off rocky the pair soon learn to work together. As the mystery to the murder investigation deepens they soon uncover the real truth behind the murders and chase the person who claims the responsibility for the killings. Now it becomes a race to stop a serial maniac before more lives are lost.

Three years after her sister's unsolved death, Avery Collins is pulled back into the past when a new murder bears chilling similarities to the night that changed everything. As she searches for the truth, buried secrets begin to surface - and Avery soon realizes that some answers come with a terrifying cost.

Inspired by the bestselling french book gentleman burglar Arsène Lupin. A shadowy figure lurks in the streets of Paris distinctively known for his tactics and handsome looks, a name is whispered with equal parts fear and admiration: Vince LeBlanc. Known as "Monocle", Rumors say that's not his name and sceptics say he doesn't even have a name but all we know is that LeBlanc is a master thief whose exploits have become the stuff of legend. Handsome, charming, and always one step ahead of the law, he is a man driven by the thrill of the heist and the allure of the impossible. Freshly escaped from the infamous La Santé Prison, Vince is ready to resume his life's work. His latest target: a priceless diamond necklace rumored to have belonged to Marie Antoinette, currently in the possession of the wealthy and flamboyant art collector Antoine Dubois. With a meticulously planned heist, Vince sets his sights on the glittering prize, determined to pull off the perfect theft. But life has more in store for Vince than just stolen jewels and narrow escapes. Enter Isabelle, a stunning and enigmatic woman who crosses paths with Vince at a posh Parisian restaurant. Drawn together by fate and mutual curiosity, their meeting sparks a series of events that challenge Vince's carefully controlled world. As Vince navigates the dangerous waters of high society and underworld intrigue, he finds himself questioning his path. Can a man who thrives on deceit and daring truly find love? And can he outwit those who seek to bring him down, including a relentless inspector and rival thieves? "Monocle" is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and the eternal chase for freedom. Join Vince LeBlanc on his daring escapades through the heart of Paris, where every shadow holds a secret and every glance could mean betrayal. This is a story of a man who lives by his wits, loves with his heart, and always leaves his mark-both on the treasures he steals and the hearts he captures.