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In Magnolia, a mysterious art thief moves between the city’s elegant art scene and its brutal underworld. As a detective closes in on him and a possessive protector refuses to let him go, the hunt quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Whispering Frames is a dark MM romance filled with art magic, hidden identities, obsession, and intense cat-and-mouse tension.

"The more you run, the deeper I sink into the madness of needing you, My Rose." The blade sank in with ease. Blood splattered across the floor, warm on his skin, yet his deep laughter filled the room. His fingers were covered in bloodstains, adrenaline coursing through his veins as he brought the rose to his nose, closing his eye as he deeply inhaled, as if trying to draw every essence of her "Vanilla&Roses". "Oh, my sweetheart", he whispered, voice coated in something sinful."My love, My Madness'' His lashes fluttered as he drew in another breath. "You haunt me, Ella. In my veins. In my sleep. And every time I try to forget you, I end up crawling back to you. My only salvation,My only addiction, only mine." A year ago~ Blood soaked through his shirt. He was losing too much, too fast. And yet, all he could see was her trembling hands on his chest, pressing hard, her breath ragged as she held him upright. She pinned him against the wall to stop the bleeding. He could barely stand. His mask was on, but his eyes met her deep, wild, wanting. “Why are you helping me?” he rasped. She didn't answer with words; she just looked at him, as if he weren't a monster, and that was just the start of his unraveling. Since then, Sylus has returned to her, watching her. Craving her. Getting entangled in each other's worlds. She doesn't remember that night, or maybe she does? She became the only thing he wanted. The only thing he couldn’t have. Now she stands beside Asher, the man who thinks he can protect her. The man who touches what doesn’t belong to him. But " Sylus has seen every shade of Ella . The soft.The defiant. The ambitious, and each version pulled him deeper and deeper into his obsession for her" "My Ella. Eres mia," you belong to me." I let you loose just for a while, and now the hunt begins, sweetheart. There is no running from me." The story has just begun. An obsessive love triangle, tangled in secrets and desire. Where will it end? Who will claim her heart… or her soul? What is Asher hiding beneath his perfect smile? And what storm swept everything away, rewriting fates? The past is bleeding into the present. And this time, running isn’t enough.But the past never stays buried. Not when love turns to obsession. Not when two men are willing to burn the world for her.

For the last ten years, Zack Riley– the delinquent, school bully– had been mercilessly teasing Anna Reece– the sweet, nerdy girl everyone liked. But one day that all changed… Due to jealous possession, Zack confessed the feeling he had been hiding since they were children. Can this misled boy work through his own psychological trauma and be boyfriend material? Can Anna work through her trust issues and look past her past with deceitful boys, to accept Zack’s feelings? Yes, and yes, in fact, these two unexpected characters, manage to build a bond stronger that most bonds. They share a connection so deep, some might say that it is fate.

This book might paint me as a villain, a toxic man, a heartless one at that but this is my truth. A lot had happened before page one, a heartbreak, grief, disappointments and bad decisions, a past that I wish to bury for forever. Everywhere I go, everything I do and every single day of my life, I'm haunted by the ghosts of my first love, I've tried to outgrow that part of me but it's led me to the darkest paths of the world. I hope this book is received and enjoyed as intended, all in all this is my truth.

​"You keep giving me reasons to hate myself for what I love about you, Alice..." ​The thought is a poison. Alice Miller is the toxin in my fucking blood, turning every drop into a black, hollow void. ​She walked into Oakhaven as a student, but she became my enemy from the very first second. She thinks she can survive the grit; she thinks she can outrun the shadows. ​She’s wrong. I’m going to make her realize that in my world, the only thing more dangerous than being my enemy... is being the one thing I can’t let go of. ​I won’t just break her. I’ll own the pieces. ​"Welcome to the nightmare, Alice. I’ll be the one waiting for you in the dark." ​READ AT YOUR OWN RISK: ​This book is a Dark Romance / Psychological Thriller. It features a morally gray (to black) male lead, graphic depictions of obsession, manipulation, and intense themes that may be triggering for some. If you’re looking for a hero with a conscience, you’ve wandered into the wrong forest.

A dark, age-gap, forced-proximity Bratva romance, with two broken souls bound by trauma and fate. After escaping a brutal sex trafficking nightmare, eighteen-year-old Asya is left with nothing but fear and the will to survive. Pavel Ivanov, a thirty-three-year-old Bratva enforcer, is a man shaped by violence—cold, dangerous, and untouchable. When their paths collide, she finds herself under his roof… and under his protection. What begins as refuge turns into something deeper. Something neither of them expected. In a world that broke her once, Pavel will make sure no one ever touches her again. Even if he has to burn everything to the ground to do it.

"You want to be in the same room," Cassian drawled slowly, "While I fuck another woman?" Cixi thought about the contract she wrote herself, a smile pulling on her lips as she turned to face him. "Absolutely." Some might think she was mad. To be truthful, Cixi didn't think she was quite sane either. Her drive to live had been mangled and left in tattered pieces, so what else was she to do but find a reason to keep breathing again? Her life had been hell, and it had shown her that only the devils got to be happy, while everyone else burned. And since she wasn't a devil, she just needed to make a contract with one... A billionaire mafia boss who was a walking sin, feared and revered, and had more power than he knew what to do with it? He will do. Dear Readers, Here are the goals for Powerstone contributions to get extra chapters. 40 Powerstones—1 extra chapter 60 Powerstones— 2 extra chapters 80 Powerstones—3 extra chapters 100 Powerstones—5 extra chapters Thank you for your enthusiasm and engagement!

Zi Han, a researcher with social anxiety, died and transmigrated into a novel titled "The Bossy CEO Wants Me". She became the stepsister of the villain, Ming Ye, whose fate ended horrifically. Her plan was simple: avoid Ming Ye, graduate from high school, go to university abroad, become a researcher, and cut ties with the Ming family completely. But what happens when her stepfather, Ming Chen, forces her to tutor Ming Ye and now, Ming Ye can't seem to let her go? "Sister, are you planning on running away?" Zi Han, who had been secretly packing her bag, looked up. "No, brother. How could I?" The boy with messy brown hair and dark eyes lips curled into a soft, indulgent smile. "Good. Because if you did, I would have no choice but to break your ankles and lock you up." Shiver. A socially anxious, intelligent female lead × a yandere male lead. All characters image are gotten from Pinterest.

Warning: 18+only. Angela, the bastard daughter of a whore, has known nothing but cruelty from her uncle and her cold-hearted mother. When she learns they plan to sell her off like property, she takes her fate into her own hands. In a desperate bid for freedom, Angela disguises herself as a boy and escapes only to end up at a prestigious academy meant for male Alphas only. It’s the last place a girl should be… especially one hiding a dangerous secret. But things take a wild turn when not one, but four powerful Alphas become drawn to Angela—each sensing something different, something special about the "boy" in their midst. They’re falling hard, unaware of the truth behind her disguise. What will happen when the Alphas discover their crush… is actually a girl? And not just any girl—but one who might hold a power none of them saw coming?

Alexander Laurent :  The cold, arrogant and mysterious heir to The Laurent Agency who is swiping the entertainment industry off the floor. But is that it? No. Underneath the glamourous cover is an underworld that runs within his palm. But he loses his heart to a Doctor and his world starts spinning around her. He kidnaps her and even manages to forcefully marry as well as cage her. But did his love manage to win over her hatred? Eleanora Rosenheim :  A softhearted, bubbly but stubborn girl who becomes a doctor for her fiance's sake. But is made to give up on her fiance, her family and her dreams just because of someone's obsession. Forced into a traumatising marriage, made to suffer from her in-laws wrath and even face her husband's jealousy that always ends by him forcing himself upon her, Eleanora is left with only one option - to kill herself. Did destiny do her any justice? Yes. It did. By making Eleanora reborn on the very same day where she crossed paths with Alexander and her life changed forever. She now has a second chance to live and escape his clutches. Will she be able to challenge her fate and live the simple but happy life that she forever dreamt of or will she succumb to her fate and let that decide the flow of her story?  ----------------------- Read "The Devil's Obsession : No more escaping Babygirl!" and witness a sensual love story, filled with adventure, mystery, cruelty, emotions and humour loaded within. Let's embark on this journey together! Author - Go Kizy Instagram - go_kizy Book Cover - Downloaded from pinterest.

When 'love' is forged from 'vengeance' and an obsession too twisted to imagine... In this psychological game between three morally gray souls, there is no longer any room for innocence. Ten years ago, Ren's entire world collapsed, shattering along with the retreating back of the person he loved the most. Ten years later, he returns as a powerful, cold-hearted tycoon, bringing with him a gilded cage prepared solely to imprison Yurin, the only light from his past that has now become the deepest stigma in his heart. Their reunion begins with a retribution thinly veiled in lust and coercion. Yet, their crumbling and distorted relationship is suddenly interrupted by the appearance of Zen, a young man who arrives with a flawless smile, unreadable eyes, and chilling secrets lurking in the shadows... When this chessboard has more than two players, and everyone wears a mask... Who is the hunter? Who is the prey? And who... is the true 'monster' hiding behind it all? "If this world... if love is going to be so cruel to me, then I will become a monster worthy of the hell you've given me."

One elite school. One dead student. Two boys who can’t stand each other, and can’t stay away. Welcome to Blackwell Academy. The most prestigious high school in the country, where the rich are powerful, the powerful are dangerous, and everyone is playing a role in the chain. At the top of the chain are the Glass Circle. Six untouchable students born into legacy, wealth, and corruption. They are feared, worshipped and corrupt to the core. One night, one of them, ends up dead. What happens when Ash Rivera….a quiet, scholarship student from the slums of the city witnesses the one thing he was never meant to see? He wasn’t supposed to be at that party. He wasn’t meant to see the body fall from the rooftop. He wasn’t meant to survive it. He definitely wasn’t supposed to catch Dominic Vale’s attention. But one wrong night changes everything. Now Ash is the only witness to a murder, and someone knows he saw too much. They want him silent. “Keep your mouth shut, Rivera. Or you’ll be next. You don’t belong here…and you’ll die trying to." But the real danger isn’t the killer. It’s Dominic Vale…..Blackwell’s golden boy and Ash’s sworn enemy. Because Dominic has his own secrets and obsessions. And why does he keep saying: “Ash Rivera is mine. No one touches him… no one… except me.” As Ash digs deeper into the truth behind the Glass Circle, one thing becomes clear: Love is dangerous. And the truth… might get you killed. Content Warning: This novel contains mature themes, including strong language, dark romance, psychological tension, steamy scenes, and emotional triggers. Reader discretion is advised.

Eva finds her life taking a u turn in the worse way.Nothing about her life seems right and she is on the verge of a mental breakdown.But her nemesis shows up and changes everything. He brought out the old her she didn't know she still had in her. Will their relationship improve or get worse when she finds out a shocking secret about him that leaves her torn between chasing revenge or love.I guess you won't know if u don't read. Will be updated 4 times a week.Stay tuned.

He’s her stepbrother, her sin and her biggest mistake waiting to happen. Catherine Brown thought moving in with her mother’s new husband couldn’t be harder until she met the cold, arrogant and sinfully attractive Julian Vaughn, her stepbrother. He hates her, teases her and gets under her skin everyday. He’s everything she should stay away from, off-limits and untouchable. But when his anger turns into something darker and hungrier, when he looks at her like he wants to ruin her innocence, Catherine realizes danger has a new name. And no matter how hard she tries, she can’t stop wanting the one man she’s not supposed to have. When hate turns to desire, who’s really in control? EXCERPT “You’ve never had sex before?” Julian asked, disbelief flickering in his eyes. Catherine hesitated, then nodded, staring at the floor instead of him. He bit his lower lip, trying to rein in the thoughts crowding his mind. Goodness, she was too innocent for her own good. “So all you did with your previous boyfriends were just kisses and smooches?” She immediately stood, her cheeks flushed. “There are no boyfriends,” she blurted. “I’ve never even been kissed. Please don’t laugh at me.” Laugh? Hell no. Julian wasn’t laughing. He was fighting the urge to pull her close. Knowing she’d never been touched only made his hunger worse. She didn’t realize he’d moved until his breath brushed her ear, his voice dropping low and dangerous. “Catherine, just say the word and I’ll show you what it means to be touched by a man.” Her heart stuttered in her chest and he could hear every beat.

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: 18+ Only. Heavy Smuts, knotting, possessive themes, and dub-con.] “I knotted you thrice today, little liar. Tell me… is the game still worth it?” In the pro leagues, Omegas aren't allowed to play. But Kayden Vale entered the hockey world anyway, pretending to be an Alpha. Living on suppressants, he has one goal: Win the Cup. But he also has one massive problem: Rhys Calder. Rhys Calder is the Alpha Captain of the Nothern Avalanche. He hates Kayden for being "too pretty" for the ice. The world sees them as two Alphas always at each other’s throats, but they don’t see what happens when the lights go out. Behind locked doors, their hate turns into a different kind of heat. It was supposed to be simple: Teammates on ice, fuck buddies in the bedroom. No feelings. No strings attached. Rhys thought he was with a cocky Alpha. Then he found out the truth. Instead of turning Kayden in, he claimed him. What started as a physical release has twisted into dark obsession. Enemies to rivals-with-benefits to something far more dangerous: love. What happens when the world discovers its forbidden secret? VOL 1: The Omega who pretends to be an Alpha #BL #Omegaverse #SportsRomance #RivalsToLovers #SecretIdentity #PossessiveAlpha #Smut #Hockey #ForcedProximity #EnemiesWithBenefits#Mpreg#Erotica

Claude is a rogue werewolf who will become the Alpha’s mate. He just doesn’t know he is building a world with someone his family warned him about. Raised away from a pack, Claude has lived among the humans in secrecy. Attending school and living in a dorm with his best friend… Claude figures his life will be as plain as he planned. However, his plan falls apart with just one frat party, dancing with the city pack’s newly designated Alpha. A tug-of-war ensues between his mind, which wants to keep him safe, and his heart, which just wants Len for himself. Similarities to real people and events are coincidental.

He just became the newly-crowned movie emperor when he died a tragic (actually, very stupid) death. On his way to cross the NaiHe bridge, he managed to evade Meng Po and not drink her soup. Thus keeping the memories of the life that he just had. But he would never have imagined that he would be reincarnated hundreds of thousands of years later. In the Interstellar era! If it happened to other guys, they would definitely want to be a mecha warrior. Don't most men dream of that at least once in their life? But sadly, that's not for him. There's only one goal in his mind - to be the number one star in the Interstellar era. With the knowledge and skills he got from his past life, he would definitely achieve it. But who was this annoying person who kept on pestering him? A certain prince smiled in a scary and crazy way: Cook food for me or else die. = a few months later = A certain prince leaned over and moved his face closer: I don't need food, I could just eat you. A bad tempered yandere gong X a reincarnated movie emperor shou *NaiHe bridge - a bridge that souls crossed to enter reincarnation **Meng Po - the lady on the Naihe bridge who gives out soup that lets the souls forget their memories, thus entering the cycle of reincarnation in a clean slate. Twitter: @tyramisu_wn IG: @tyramisu_novels

Aimee had been admiring him from afar until one day, they found themselves sharing a secret that was meant to stay buried. She forced herself to restrain her feelings, but they always slipped through her fingers. Waves of trouble kept pulling her deeper into his world, and though he hated it, she couldn’t help but fall for him even more. He wanted to silence her—by chasing her away or perhaps killing her if she crossed the line. But when they both reached a dead end, like the ends of a knotted rope finally trying to separate, they looked back only to realize they had already become too tangled to break apart. - "How do you want to be killed?" Rayden remarked dangerously like a wolf being little merciful towards the rabbit tangled in haywire with no way to escape. Aimee’s eyes widened as dread crept down her spine. Will she really going to die today? but he did mention that there was no way to deal with it other than death. After long seconds, Aimee blurted out softly, "Will you be gentle?" Rayden tilted his head sideways, staring intently into her doe-like eyes. Fear and hopelessness swirled within them, like a helpless rabbit begging mercy from a wolf. ...

it's a story about Rita she called ugly by everyone even her family, she was bullied by her classmates in school, she lost all her hope and live a life like she don't need anyone but truth is far from it. she was forced by her family into a marriage, she know the other Person does not want to marry her but she don't know what waiting for her a dream husband or hell.