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Ten years ago, Zane Dankworth’s world fell apart. His father was convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and died in prison, while the people Zane trusted most turned their backs on him. Now, Zane is back in City X, not as the heartbroken boy who disappeared, but as a powerful billionaire and the leader of a force that the city’s elite are starting to fear. He has one goal; to get revenge on the families who destroyed his life, starting with the Mariposas. His path to revenge leads him straight to Ruby, the girl who once looked up to him like a brother. Ruby is adventurous and smart, looking for a way out of her family’s rigid world. When she encounters Zane in the shadows of an elite lounge, she is drawn to his predatory stillness and cold intensity. They are natural enemies, separated by a rift of treason and lies that no one was ever supposed to uncover. As Zane pulls Ruby into his orbit, the lines between his need for justice and his desire for her begin to blur. Their connection is the ultimate act of treason, and the fallout will be felt by everyone they know.

BLACK TRACE In modern Italy, power does not rely on open violence. It moves through institutions, intermediaries, and systems designed to protect themselves from accountability. Ethan Cole survives by understanding that structure. He does not seek justice or redemption. He studies how influence flows, where pressure fractures, and what it costs to remain unseen. With no superhuman strength or moral certainty, he relies on restraint, calculated aggression, and violence that is fast, deliberate, and permanent. As criminal networks adapt and institutional forces recalibrate, Ethan is pushed into increasingly visible spaces where anonymity disappears and consequences compound. Survival is no longer about hiding—it is about choosing when, and how, to be seen. BLACK TRACE is a dark, realistic crime thriller about systems that erase responsibility, violence that leaves lasting scars, and a man who becomes dangerous not because he wants control, but because he refuses to disappear. In a world built to correct anomalies, Ethan becomes something the system cannot resolve. A trace it must carry.

She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall. From the author that brought you: 1. Defying The Rogue Alpha 2. The Vampire's Luna 3. Undressed By His Arrogance

Lily (His Cursed Obsession) Lily is twenty years old cheerful, talkative, and far too bright for the darkness waiting to claim her. The daughter of a once-respected businessman, her world shatters when her father’s company collapses under crushing debt… debt owed to the mafia. Lorenzo Moretti is thirty-five. Cold. Dangerous. A man who doesn’t make threats, he keeps them. When Lily is taken as collateral for her father’s sins, it is meant to be simple. A warning. A transaction. But Lily is nothing like he expected. Her laughter disrupts his silence. Her warmth unsettles his control. And what begins as captivity slowly twists into something far more dangerous an obsession neither of them can escape. She was never meant to matter. Yet now, letting her go might destroy him. And keeping her? May ruin them both. This story contains mature themes and is intended for adult readers. By-Air78

[Warning R18+ Mature Content] In her previous life, Aria was the devoted fiancée of Lucas, the golden boy of the entertainment industry. She gave him her resources, her fame, and her heart, only to be betrayed. He cheated on her with her "innocent" stepsister, Bella, stole her inheritance, and left her to die in a cold mental hospital. When Aria opens her eyes again, she is back in the hotel room on the night she was drugged and ruined. But this time, she doesn't run into the trap. Instead, she stumbles into the forbidden penthouse suite—and into the arms of Damien, the terrifying tycoon and Lucas's uncle who holds the entire city in his grasp. He is dangerous, ruthless, and plagued by a violent, agonizing nerve disorder that drives him to the brink of madness. No doctor can cure him... except Aria. Seeing a chance for the ultimate revenge, Aria suppresses her fear and presses her thumb against the lethal pressure point on his neck. "Mr. Damien, I can stop the pain. In exchange… marry me." From rejected fiancée to the untouchable "Little Aunt," Aria uses her new status and medical mastery to crush her enemies in the showbiz world, all while managing a contract marriage that is quickly becoming dangerously real. *** Let's Connect: Instagram: dolly_.roma Discord: DollyRoma#7887

Karen had been standing in the rain for God knows how long. Her head hung low, eyes fixed on the wet ground as she swallowed hard again and again. She kept waiting—until the sharp scrape of metal rang out behind her. When she turned, the first thing she saw was a pair of headlights cutting through the downpour, blinding her vision. She raised a hand to her forehead, squinting against the glare. One man stepped out, opening an umbrella—only to hand it over to someone else. That second figure took the black umbrella and walked straight toward her. It was him. The last man she wanted to see. He looked at her with no expression. One hand on the umbrella, the other shoved deep in his pocket. His voice came low, calm, and calculated. “What are you doing here?” Karen licked her cracked lips, lifting her chin to meet his eyes. “I…I’m offering myself to you.” “I’m not interested anymore,” he said flatly. “Why would I waste my time waiting for you?” Karen clenched her fists tight, swallowing what little pride she had left. “Because you said it yourself—you wanted my body.” “You’d sell your body to me?” His words were sharp, unapologetic. Karen gave a stiff nod. For a long moment, he said nothing. Then he bent slightly, grabbing her chin with a rough hand, his eyes glinting. “You know you can’t leave… not unless I decide to let you.” Karen nodded again. His mouth curved in the faintest, coldest smile. “Then get ready, Karen.”

Russia Novel Author’s Note21+ Ninel Nastasya Anna (Writer Oriniska) This is the final chapter of The Fate of the Shadow. Due to account limitations, I am unable to officially mark this story as “Completed” on Webnovel. However, I want all my readers to know—this is truly the end of the journey for these characters. Their story ends here. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, supporting, and staying with this story until the very last word. I hope their fate, choices, and shadows remain with you long after the final chapter. — Author Anna ⚠️ Age Advisory (21+) This story is intended for readers aged 21 and above. It contains adult themes, intense emotional conflict, dark elements, violence, and psychological tension. Please read responsibly and at your own discretion. Copyright Notice © 2025–2028, Ninel Nastasya Anna Orinska. All rights reserved. The Fate of the Shadow is an original work by Ninel Nastasya Anna. No part of this story may be reproduced, copied, translated, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the author, except for brief quotations used in reviews or other non-commercial purposes permitted by law. Written & Illustrated by: Ninel Nastasya Anna Orinska Languages: Bengali, English, Russian First Edition: 2028 Story Overview — The Fate of the Shadow Alia is a brave and intelligent woman carrying deep secrets hidden within her family and true identity. Her search for truth leads her into dangerous missions, covert operations, and a world shrouded in shadows. Along the way, she encounters Viktor—a mysterious man shaped by a dark, violent past. Their collision sparks a complex relationship—built on trust, betrayal, desire, and conflict. Together, they navigate a brutal underworld where loyalty is tested, love becomes a weapon, and survival comes at the highest price. Genres & Themes Dark Romance Dual Lives & Secret Missions Action, Thriller & Adventure Mafia & Criminal Underworld Royal Bloodlines & Traditions Betrayal & Revenge Drug Trade & Dark Networks Intense Chemistry & Psychological Conflict Power Struggles & Control Loyalty vs Duty Character Profile — Alia Skills Summary Alia is a highly trained operative and versatile warrior, excelling in physical, psychological, and technological combat. Martial Arts Expertise: Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, advanced hand-to-hand combat. Weapons Mastery: Expert in sniper rifles, handguns, submachine guns (SMGs), and specialized firearms with exceptional precision. Psychological Warfare: Skilled at destabilizing opponents through manipulation, mental tactics, and strategic deception. Technology & Cyber Espionage: Proficient in hacking, encryption bypass, cybersecurity infiltration, drone operation, and covert surveillance.Character Profile — Viktor Skills Summary Viktor is a highly skilled operative and strategic enforcer, shaped by a dark, violent past and honed in covert operations and criminal underworld networks. He excels in psychological manipulation, combat strategy, and high-stakes intelligence missions. Combat Expertise: Master in hand-to-hand combat, Krav Maga, close-quarter tactics, and disarming opponents. Exceptional skill in firearms, including sniper rifles, assault rifles, pistols, and specialized tactical weapons. Psychological Warfare: Adept at destabilizing targets through intimidation, deception, and mental manipulation. Expert in reading opponents’ behavior and exploiting weaknesses. Intelligence & Covert Operations: Skilled in surveillance, counter-surveillance, infiltration, and extraction missions. Proficient in cybersecurity, hacking, encryption bypass, and covert communication techniques. Strategic Leadership: Capable of planning high-risk missions, manipulating power dynamics, and controlling outcomes. Operates in morally gray areas where loyalty, survival, and control are constantly tested.

They promised a cure. They delivered a plague. In Metro City, the rain doesn’t wash away the blood—it just spreads it. The Nexo Incident was supposed to be a pharmaceutical breakthrough. Instead, the VX-1.089 virus turned 99.7% of its test subjects into biological nightmares. Now, the survivors aren't human anymore, and the corporations are trying to bury the truth under a mountain of corpses. Agent Adrian Cole is a decorated NPU officer who thought he had seen it all. That was before he was assigned to protect Yuki Tanaka—a witness who knows too much. Now, Adrian has a target on his back, a city crumbling into madness, and a partner, Aveline, who is too perfect to be true. He thinks his job is to hunt the monsters on the street. He’s wrong. The worst predators aren’t the ones screaming in the dark. They are the ones signing his paycheck.

I'm Julie Michael, I'm 18 I went with my father to a luxurious restaurant in New York, but I never left with him. On a lower floor of a world that doesn’t exist on any map, I discovered the truth: I wasn’t abandoned by accident. I was sold to Robert Cross, a billionaire who buys people for the joy of breaking them. But I refuse to break under his hands. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - "You bought my body, but you will not buy my submission," Julie spat. Robert leaned in, his voice a dark hiss: "Commodities do not like their masters, Julie... it is enough that I liked you and bought you."

Seduce one DiAngelo… Get three free. — Denied the promotion she already earned and shoved into an arranged marriage by her father, Nadine Caruso is desperate to prove herself in a world ruled by patriarchs. So when the city’s most dangerous, unsolved case opens up—a mission no one else dares take—she grabs it. Her job sounds simple: go undercover, seduce the notorious mafia underboss, and bring down the syndicate from within. The catch? He only wants pretty boys. Disguised and prepared, she steps into a world where one mistake means death. But one reckless night binds her to the wrong man and thrusts her into the deadly orbit of the DiAngelo family—dangerous, powerful men who each hold a piece of the city’s criminal heart. Her job got a lot harder. Now, every step pulls her deeper into temptation, betrayal, and a power struggle where her heart is the last thing she can afford to lose. If she isn’t careful, the city won’t just swallow her ambitions. It’ll swallow her whole. — R18 ✔️ Enemies to lovers ✔️ Grumpy x Sunshine ✔️ Touch her and die ✔️ Forced proximity ✔️ Age gap ✔️ Possessive male leads ✔️ Obsessive male leads ✔️

No feelings involved—until he became obsessed. ||Mature content|| Desperate to save her mother and escape her father’s debt, Alina signs a sudden contract marriage with Damian Thorn—the powerful heir of the Thorn family. But the man she expected to fear becomes her unexpected protector, spoiling her and tearing down her defenses piece by piece. Alina wanted safety. Instead, she stepped into a world where love is dangerous… And her husband might be the biggest danger of all. Cover by Tieu Man Thau pinterest

"Just give me money and leave me alone!" Nathan’s cold voice echoed through the mansion, his blue eyes burning with frustration as he glared at his five older brothers, and his twin. Alexander, the eldest, only smiled softly. "We’ll give you money… and love. You deserve it, Nathan.” "I don’t need love, for God’s sake!" Nathan snapped, his voice cracking with years of pain. Seventeen years ago, he was the twin they threw away, abandoned because a fortune-teller said his birth brought misfortune. Now that the family finally found him again, they want to make up for everything with affection, luxury, and endless attention… even if it means by force. He never expected the Salazar family to be this crazy. His older brothers protect him, spoil him, and control everything about his life, so much that it might ruin his chance at love and freedom. Nathan only wanted peace. But with five obsessive brothers and a twin who won’t stop smiling softly at him… How will he survive life inside his crazy billionaire family? *** Contains: # Teens love story # Crazy 'broken' house type family # Dark romance, 'kinky' stuff for adults characters #NO INCEST

"I don't want to marry. What if my secrets are exposed on the first night? What if this groom forces me?" Different thoughts are popping in Se-yeon's mind. "You may kiss now!" The priest said and shut the bible. A smirk appeared on the groom's face, but Seo-yeon felt someone take away the ground under her feet. As the groom step forwad, she stepped back. Groom pulled her closer by her waist. "Wtf!" Seo-yeon's eyes widened and thud. When the groom entered the room, Seo-yeon was crying, sitting on the floor. On her decision but as she the face of groom a black cloud brust on her head. "Wth, are you doing here? where's groom? She shouted. J took a step closer removing his coat. " It's right here." He crouched beside her. "You shouldn't be a part of Mega project. Welcome to my hell! my beauty." J Laughed scaristaclly. "Jeon Woo!" Seo-Yeon, scoffed under her breath. At a high-profile business conference, Jeon & Yeon met each other. However, when an international client forced them to collaborate on a Mega complex project. After months, Seo-yeon suddenly decided to marry an unknown person to hide her secret, not knowing that the person was..."J". Three identities, one loop. Was it destiny or someone's manipulation? What will happen when Jeon, J, and Seo-yeon will be same place at the same time? When their secrets come out!

In a quiet land called Nothing, where life moves like a pendulum and silence keeps people safe, a boy named AARUSH lives an ordinary life—delivering newspapers, working at a small shop, and never asking questions that could get him in trouble. But when a sudden death shatters that routine, AARUSH is forced out of the only world he has ever known and into a reality ruled by hidden powers, controlled truths, and impossible choices. As he enters a society that manipulates reality itself, AARUSH begins to learn a terrifying lesson: silence does not mean innocence, and protecting people from the truth may be the cruelest lie of all. In a world where power is born from what you refuse to face, AARUSH must decide whether surviving quietly is worth the cost of letting others fall.

[18+ | Mature Content | Dark Romance] After slaving away for years as Ares King's sole overworked secretary, Catherine has finally had enough of his domineering and heartless attitude. She wants to quit and use the severance pay to settle her family's debts, and spend more time with her long-term boyfriend. But soon after she hands her resignation letter, she finds out that her boyfriend cheated on her. He claims she's a wreck with no future, and he's better off without her. Heartbroken and devastated, Catherine is grasping at the last straw when her boss, Ares King, proposes a contract out of the blue. "Become my wife for one year." "Why me, Mr. King?" "Because we work, Ms. Lane.” The last thing she wanted was to make a deal with the devil. But this offer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sell your soul to the devil for one year. How hard can that be? ********** Excerpt: "How many?" I froze. Did he expect me to count? "How. Many?" "I-I don't—Ah!" Ares spanked me again, continuously. My eyes stung, and sweet pain overtook me. I should feel sick from deriving pleasure from this, but strangely, I wasn't. "Two?" I teased, purposely getting the numbers wrong. "You shouldn't have done that." Just as I thought, he started again, but this time he drove each hit with more force until my ass was burning. "Fifteen!" I yelled, shaking. "Wrong." My heart momentarily stopped. "I got it right!" "You missed one." He pressed his hand on my searing bottom, and I moaned. I tried to squirm away, but he trapped my hands behind my back, his voice dark with warning. "Move again, and you'll regret it." ~ A/N: This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.

The White Tiger Gang was the biggest and most feared group in the country, clawing its way from the bottom to the top all because of a single individual, Maximus Darn. Reaching the Peak, he found nothing he couldn’t have. One day, though, he lost it all. Betrayed from the inside, remembering the last few words: “Money rules all.” In death, Maximus finds he has been given a second chance, but not in his own body, but in the body of a young man named Max Stern. “Wait, the Stern Family!!” Now, he was the heir to the wealthiest family in the country, the Stern Family. With his newfound wealth, he was given a whole new life, but living in the Stern family wasn’t the easy life one would expect. “Spoiled brats, Wealthy snobs trying to one-up me. You have no idea where I’ve come from. I’ll show you all, what happens when you mess with White Tiger.” Follow Maxmius as he builds a New empire using his wealth, and faces the very Gang, he created.

[ CHAPTER UPDATE AT: TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY. ] 09:00 PM ( IST ) Look Behind is an urban psychological thriller about identity, control, and the quiet horror of living two lives at once. Paul is a student by day, an observer by necessity, and something far less ordinary by night. His life runs on repetition. School. Work. Surveillance. Every choice feels scripted, like something unseen is always standing just behind him. The story begins with a quiet alley incident. A transfer student is killed. Two people witness it. And somehow, Paul is there. What starts as a simple investigation fractures into something deeper. Paul wants answers—but the closer he gets, the less control he seems to have. Decisions are made around him. Paths are closed without explanation. And someone else keeps stepping in before he can. A GHOST, who leaves the scene like rituals. Appears and disappear with only leaving a meaning which shouldn't exist. As justice gives way to obsession, and normalcy becomes a liability, Paul is forced to confront a question he can no longer avoid: Is he chasing the truth… or being guided toward it? And the at the end only one question remains. Can you solve the first? Or story sloves you first?

WARNING- 18+ CONTAINS EXPLICIT SEXUAL ELEMENTS TRAUMA AND TORTURE *************************************************************************************************** Ophelia Blackwood lived her life doing everything she could to be loved. First by her parents and three elder siblings, then by her best friend, and finally by her lover. She sacrificed everything just to be valued by Vincent Dimitri, the son of one of the most dangerous mafia families in Russia, and her childhood best friend, Elosia Jonas. They were her chosen family. Yet her loyalty was repaid with betrayal. After destroying Vincent’s greatest enemy and crowning him the King of the Underworld, Ophelia was killed—by Vincent himself. Elosia hung from Vincent’s half-naked body with a smirk as Ophelia lay in a pool of her own blood. “Thank you for giving me and Vincent such an amazing wedding gift, best friend.” Only in her final breath did Ophelia realize the cruel truth—this was the world of a novel, and she was dying the death of the villainess who killed the male and female leads for love. Ophelia laughed bitterly at her fate. In pain. In misery. Realizing that being unloved and betrayed was always destined for her. But when she woke up again—twenty years old, five years before the story began—she made a different choice. This time, she wouldn’t fight for love. She would fight for revenge. Ophelia proposed a contract marriage to the man she once ruined with her own hands—her former enemy, the heir to the most powerful family on the continent, Kayros Natheniel. “I have two conditions,” Kayros said calmly. “I’ll accept whatever,” Ophelia replied coldly. “First—you don’t meddle in my business. Second—I decide when this marriage ends. of course not before three years even if you beg me to.” But fate had another plan. Her 3rd life ended with her dying and becoming the reason behind the death of Kayros. Yet when she wakes up again, she only remembers herself as Odette Elizabeth, the lawyer who once shook the supreme court. However, Kayros remembers the life she didn't. Making them stand at the fork road of life and fate where they have to navigate the world of mafias, threats from military, betrayal from closest and an unconventional pull between them. " You don't love me." She whispers. " no... but I just can't fuxking stop wanting you like a fool." He mummers against her lips.

On the night Elara is meant to be announced as Luna, her Alpha mate chooses another woman instead. No rejection words are spoken, but the betrayal is loud enough to shatter her bond and dignity. Elara leaves the pack in silence, carrying a secret that will change everything. Three years later, Alpha Kael feels the mate bond burn back to life. The Luna he discarded has returned, stronger, untouchable, and no longer his to command. This time, regret will not be enough.

I had a plan: blackmail my extremely powerful boss, Malachai Shaw, into marrying me to get back at my family. He needed a wife to secure his inheritance. I needed a man impressive enough to humiliate my cheating ex. It was a perfect, professional arrangement. Strictly business. Until that kiss in the museum and… everything after.  I accepted that he’s the head of a criminal empire. I don’t care if his family always looks like they’re on their way to a funeral. But why didn’t anyone tell me he’s a demon!?