Temptation Stories

When Zayden Ashford returns from New York to take over his family's business empire, he's prepared for ruthless boardrooms and high-stakes deals. But, he isn't prepared for her. Waiting for him at the house he grew up in is a distraction he neither asked for nor can ignore-Aurelia Sinclair. The daughter of his father's business partner. The golden girl his parents adore. The temptation he absolutely doesn't need. She's no longer the quiet, meek girl from his childhood. Now, she's all curves and maddening confidence. Strutting around his house in clothes that should be illegal. Leaving her scent all over the place. Testing the limits of his patience and his self-control. Zayden wants her out. But how long can the cold, grumpy CEO deny the simmering chemistry and the temptation he feels towards the gorgeous brunette? #46 in ROMANCE #1 in chemistry #1 in strongfemalelead #1 in ceo #1 in grumpy #1 in banter #3 in slowburn #4 in forcedproximity #5 in temptation #12 in steamy #20 in business #26 in billionaire #28 in enemiestolovers #30 in hatetolove

Boy I love you, but it's fuck you cause you switched up!

Raihan is caught between her faith and the temptations of the world around her. As peer pressure and worldly distractions pull her further away from the values she once held close, every decision becomes a test of who she truly is. Will she find her way back to the path she knows is right, or will she lose herself in the noise of it all? Read to find out!

Ryan Shaw has spent two years in Qingdao working construction, counting every yuan, and telling himself that life will eventually improve. Then a betting app, a handful of football matches, and one lucky streak change everything. What begins as small, cautious wagers turns into money he has never held before, and for the first time he can imagine a different life: better clothes, better meals, better rooms, better odds. But money that arrives too quickly never stays clean. Every win makes the next bet harder to resist, and every loss threatens to drag him back down. His old boss Gordon Carter pulls him deeper into the game, while Lily Bennett offers the possibility of something steadier and more human. Around them, the city keeps moving through sea fog, stadium lights, late-night food stalls, and long workdays that never quite end. As Ryan chases bigger returns, he is drawn into a world where luck feels like destiny and self-control starts to slip. The line between clever and reckless gets thinner with every click, and the price of one more bet may be more than he can afford to lose.

Meloria Valerie never expected to attend Hogwarts after spending her 11 years in a muggle orphanage since birth. Tom Riddle, however, expected nothing less than escape. Growing up together and later both sorted in Slytherin, she finds herself pulled in a world of ambition, secrets and power. Shall she choose between legacy or freedom? Tom Riddle is brilliant, charming, and far more dangerous than he appears. As innocent loyalty blurs into dark obsession, Meloria and Tom searches lineage, truths and bloodline, learning not everything should be uncovered. Turns out the word isn't light or dark. It's grey. [All the characters with the exception of Meloria, some close friends and her family belong to J. K. Rowling] [Warning: mature content, violence, sensible themes and inappropriate language]

How would you feel if your crush turned out to be the new boy? Exciting... until excitement starts asking for more than it should. Against all odds, you become close. Too close. Best friends. Confidants. A comfort that feels harmless-until it isn't. Because there are things about him you don't know. Lines he's already crossed. Choices that will cost you pieces of yourself you didn't plan to give away. Temptations follows Ameerah and Adam through teenage closeness that feels beautiful at first-then heavy, then painful. Because falling isn't always love. Sometimes, it's the test you fail before you understand why the rules existed.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 [𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧] ----------------------------- She believed in small joys- The scent of old books, The gentleness of nature, The calm of night skies, And the comfort of a friend who always waited. He believed in promises- The kind you never have to speak aloud, because she already knew. Years of friendship built their world - steady and unshaken- until one unspoken misunderstanding tinted the silence between them. Words turned sharp. Distance replaced laughter. And just like that the people who once knew each other best became strangers. Will they find each other again? Their forever? Or will everything change - the way seasons do? Quietly, without waiting? ° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° •° ➪ This book can be read as a standalone 🍁

When life becomes harder, you may feel like the world is weighing you down. As you struggle, you encounter temptations that weigh you down and you find yourself losing even the little you had. That's what happened to me when I was still a young boy, the desire to make money made me lose everything, I'm telling you this so that you can learn from me.

After his girlfriend of 10 years breaks up with him for a very popular Thai celebrity, Bible is lost and empty. And it doesn't help that their families are close, always inviting him to events. That he was in the same agency as Jes. The bitterness and need for revenge leaves him with nothing but a burning pit to end their very public relationship and engagement. Will he succeed in making Rose feel the pain he felt?

The rain is pounding outside when all of a sudden a girl walks in causing a tornado in Jake's steady life. Patricia. His mistake from high school he thought could be forgotten. Now Jake is faced with the decision: leave his girlfriend for this girl or forget her all over again.

In the captivating world of "Crimson Reckoning," love and loyalty intertwine in a dark narrative where truth lies hidden beneath layers of political intrigue and sibling rivalry. Jasper, the Crown Prince and heir to the vampire throne, is at the center of it all. His character is defined by an enigmatic duality - torn between his duty as the future ruler and a profound love for Blaire, the captivating woman who ignites his heart. Blaire, his love interest, grapples with the complexities of a forbidden romance while navigating a perilous path beside the man she cherishes. At the heart of the narrative is Rowan, Jasper's brother and the mastermind behind a sinister conspiracy threatening to plunge their world into endless night. As the dynamics between the three protagonists become increasingly strained, the lines between loyalty and betrayal blur, and the fate of the vampire kingdom hangs in the balance. Their journey will lead them through grand castles, ominous catacombs, and the sinister Abyssal Marsh. There, secrets emerge as they confront treacherous allies and ruthless adversaries, revealing a world marked by intricate alliances, deep-seated rivalries, and an unyielding quest for justice. Can love endure in a world riddled with shadows, treacherous plots, and relentless power struggles? In "Crimson Reckoning," readers are invited to immerse themselves in a narrative where passion and duty collide, where love and betrayal entwine, and where the fate of an entire kingdom teeters on the precipice of change.

In 1898, just before the 'Fin de Siècle' Jack Mortimer has just turned twenty-one years of age. Having lead a secluded life up until now, he admits that he is a very innocent and naïve young gentleman. After a strange encounter with the infamous and mysterious Count Raoul Rodolpho on Bodmin Moor, Jack Mortimer's life will be changed forever. The Count who has been nicknamed 'The Red Admiral' by the Bodmin townsfolk because of his passion for lepidoptery, (Butterfly collecting) is revealed to be a charming, and enticing prospect, if somewhat unpredictable, but nonetheless he proves to be a mesmerising presence to the impressionable young Jack. But what is the lasting consequence of this ominous meeting? Count Rodolpho is renowned for his opulent and extravagant tastes, but do the rumours that surround him of debauchery and possible bloodlust do him justice, or are they merely unjust superstitions thrust upon him by the local Bodmin villagers. Townsfolk who have a history of revelling in macabre beliefs themselves and an irrational fear of 'Foreign Outsiders' ? This fateful meeting with the Count Rodolpho ushers in many unforeseen consequences for Jack Mortimer. And what of the allure, the power and the influence of Count Rodolpho's mysterious and enchanting three 'sisters' Scarlotta, Esmeray and Lilah? Jack Mortimer's life is about to be transformed forever.

My love letter to Bram Stoker? IDK, if you get it, you get it, and if you don't, then come on in, we've got some Gothic energy to enjoy. Chapters every Tuesday & Friday (as long as I don't get writer's block) Lucy Thornhale never imagined that a single evening could change her life forever. While working as a lady's companion, she meets the enigmatic Lord Stefan Alrick. A frail, mysterious, and otherworldly man, rumored to be something unnatural. The moment their paths cross, a hidden Bond awakens, one neither fully understands. Drawn into a world of vampire intrigue, deadly secrets, and a power that tests her faith in ways she never expected, Lucy must learn to trust Stefan... and the mighty God they both chose to worship. A Victorian gothic romance of danger, desire, and faith tested in the shadows.

My poems and short stories. Not all of them directly relate to my life. I just like writing them :) Some of them are songs I wrote for stories that I've wrote.

A girl that is too powerful but cold I just lose trust from everybody. ~y/n

Have faith that true love is meant to be and one day love will come shining through. No matter how sad your heart is, the love that you wish for will come true…if you believe. - anonymous I am Penelope Mae Morales, the best friend, the pastry chef and a woman who don’t believe in love for a very long time. And for what reasons? It’s simple…love doesn’t always have the magic. It only hurts you. Love only comes to make people hurt themselves. It was painful. It doesn’t always last. It's not always a happy ending. It’s not meant for me. But what now? My bestfriend finally proved to me that love really exists. Love is worth waiting. Love is always the sweet feeling of all. Will I be ready to fall in love again? Or let my past comes back to my life? Should I let myself get involve again to what they called ‘love’? Am I ready to get myself hurt again? Will I be able to trust one more time? Or Should I just go for fling? This is a sequel story from "My Only Love" Note: ALL names to be mentioned are purely intended for this story and not related to any.

When estranged, 22 year old Cyndhyr gets a phone call she knew deep down was coming, the trip home reveals much more than an ailing mother. Family ties are mended until things take a wild turn for the dark side before anybody can see the light.

Seventeen year old Cornelia Ward has just moved back to Bridgemont High 10 years after she and her mother picked up and moved hours away. She's happy to be back with her best friend but starting senior year at a brand new school is proving to be a little stressful... especially with having to avoid a certain set of silver eyes. Lucas Hawkins is set on enjoying his last year of high school before he has to give up his freedom and take on the family, uh, business. He's happy to just coast by in school as long as he has time to live while he can. But he finds himself slacking off a little more when a distraction in the form of the new girl comes into view.

(PART TWO OF MADDEND HEART) Left broken and defeated the Queen of all things dark left Ivar and her old kingdom for good. she tries to keep the only thing she holds dear safe: her daughter, the demigoddess out of her foolish union with the man that broke her to no return. With no powers, authority or riches to her name she tries her best to function for her family. As their past gets a hold of them, dreams occur that she thought were long lost. Thinking that things finally turned good her daughter gets abducted. In vile rage and a promise to find her she has to leave her hideaway after all this time. She meets old friends and enemies, ghosts of her past and potential futures. Can she finally escape the demon called Ivar or will the love they once had flame up once again?

Hanya,a seventeen years girl studying in a reputed college of Abu Dhabi ,Dubai and she was a Muslimah. She was a pious Muslimah and prayed five times swalaat everyday with sunnats and nafils . She was very religious. Hundred times her mother prevented her to create an account on Facebook,but she didn't listened to the latter as her best friend Nuzaihah provoked her . Then on Facebook she came across a gentleman whose name was Zayn and was a muslim bad boy living in Melbourne , Australia . He harasses her and he was a flirt, a playboy . But intentionally Hanya falls in love with him .... Read to know what will happen , i won't tell and don't forget to vote and comment ...thank you ... lots of love ... ~Fatima H~