finishing collar and grate in concrete

Life was already hard on Regina and when she assumed she finally found her happiness in Jason, fate arrived with another twist that changed her life forever. Betrayed. Ruined. Kidnapped. Sold. Regina is forced into a world of terror and darkness. Captive and alone, with no one to trust, no lover, no faith, and no future. ___________ Paul is the darkness and terror himself. He is a man shrouded in mysteries and secrets thriving in darkness. His monotonous life took a turn when his path crosses captivating and fascinating Regina. Years after when he saw her again, she was no longer the Regina he had seen in that nightclub. She was broken, slave to someone, waiting to be bought in an auction. Sold as a sex slave to Paul, Regina is bound to Paul with a contract. But every contract has an expiry date. Will Paul be able to let go of Regina when the obligation in the contract is fulfilled, especially after she awakens some feelings that he never knew existed within him.? Will Regina forget her betrayal, her suffering, as she started falling in love with Paul? Will she let go of her determination for revenge, just to stay with the man she calls Master? Note - Please share and support for more chapters per week. ____________ For getting in touch with the author and some new stuff and updates: Instagram - Author_Madym

In a city where ambition burns hotter than neon lights, Zaya Monroe has always believed she could have it all—success, independence, and love on her own terms. But when Kairo Steele, a dangerously charismatic mogul with a past full of shadows, walks into her life, everything she thought she knew about desire, loyalty, and power is tested. As Zaya and Kairo are drawn together by undeniable chemistry, they become entangled in a world of lavish parties, whispered secrets, and power plays that threaten to consume them both. While passion ignites in the most unexpected places, betrayal lurks around every corner, and enemies wear the faces of friends. With Maya Rivers providing both comic relief and hard truths, and Dante Cruz walking the line between protector and secret admirer, Zaya must navigate a maze of temptation, ambition, and revenge. Meanwhile, Vivienne Hale lurks in the background, scheming to take everything Zaya holds dear. Concrete Hearts is a sultry, high-stakes urban romance about the price of desire, the strength of self-worth, and the unrelenting pull of a love that could destroy—or save—you. Every chapter pulses with tension, passion, and cliffhangers that leave readers breathless and craving more.

The Beat That Raised Me Growing up in one of the roughest hoods in America, *Jaylen Carter* knew two things for sure—life was hard, and music was survival. With a single mother working double shifts and streets whispering promises of fast money and faster endings, Jaylen chose a third path: a beat-up MP3 player, a cracked phone mic, and raw talent no one believed in… yet. As violence, poverty, and peer pressure close in, Jaylen channels his pain into lyrics, creating music that speaks not just his truth, but the struggles of his entire community. Alongside friends, mentors, and unexpected allies, he fights to rise above his circumstances—not for fame, but to create a space where the unheard finally get a voice. From freestyle battles in abandoned lots to founding a youth movement that transforms lives, *The Beat That Raised Me* is a powerful, emotional journey of grit, growth, and greatness. It’s about choosing purpose over pity, using pain as power, and how one dream can rewrite an entire block’s destiny.

Rina Saeki is a beautiful, yet thoroughly burned out office worker. Toiling away at a job she hates for a boss who seems to despise her, she's been ground down over the years to the point where she finds it hard to enjoy *anything*. Even the clear affection of an adorable co-worker can't break through to her, she's far too tired to even *think* about a committed relationship. Eager to break out of the malaise of corporate life, Rina risks it all on a dubious succubus summoning ritual. She's fully aware that it likely won't work, but she can't find it in her to care, it's the first thing she's been excited about in years. When the ritual, against all odds, actually works, Rina's terrified of what the haughty, disinterested succubus she summons might do to her. Still, the two find unexpected common ground, and after a night of fun together, they agree to live by each other's side. This comes at a cost, however, and Rina finds herself transformed into a succubus, and bound to Haqua forevermore. Now dealing with an altered body and crumbling inhibitions, Rina's determined to make this life far more exciting than the one she's led up until now, and finds herself immersed in pleasure she never imagined possible, all with a *very* loving succubus by her side.

"Arufabetto, sebuah negara yang punya teknologi yang lebih berkembang dibandingkan negara lain. Sosok di balik kemajuan teknologi itu adalah Okada Shigure, orang yang mempunyai perusahaan pencipta barang-barang mutakhir, Shigure Coorperation. Memiliki peranan penting di Arufabetto, membuatnya menjadi sorotan sekaligus menjadi sasaran empuk orang-orang yang ingin menjatuhkannya. Black Mask, adalah organisasi yang paling vokal, yang secara terang-terangan menyatakan akan membunuh Okada Shigure. Demi mencegah terjadinya hal itu, Mr. Y, orang yang sangat berperan penting menjaga Arufabetto dari balik bayang, membuat sebuah tim. Di mana tim itu diisi oleh pemuda bertalenta, namun bermasalah. Mereka adalah: - Ogura Takeru, si ular yang sangat licik. - Taka Izizaki, si mata elang yang tidak pernah meleset. - Kuro Mikazuki, si monster yang memiliki kekuatan layaknya hewan buas. - Kaguya Matsumoto, si penipu ulung yang pintar mencuri. - Ame Musashi, The Rainmaker, hacker yang pernah membuat Arufabetto menjadi gaduh. - Asuka Tanaka, si gadis brutal yang tak kenal ampun dan, - Yume Renka, si gadis imut yang tak pernah sekalipun kalah dalam balapan liar. Karena sudah saling mengenal satu sama lain lewat reputasi yang dimiliki mereka, perlahan tim ini pun mulai bekerja layaknya sebuah tim yang sangat solid. Namun, tak pernah ada hal yang selalu berjalan mulus. Satu-persatu hambatan menerpa mereka, hingga sebuah ujian terberat datang menghampiri, menguji kekompakan mereka sebagai sebuah tim."

(BL) A softy top/seme and a badass bottom/uke. A chaotic love story between two different races.

Prakash got an early leave from his job, and he decided to give a surprise to his wife. But, when he reached home, he was the one who got a surprise. He saw his wife sleeping with someone else, confessing that his two kids are not his, but someone else. In his grief, he ended up dying, or so he thought. He met a girl who gave him the option to take revenge and live his next life happily. He would have never thought this will send him onto a journey that he would have never expected. Meeting girls, single or married, you all are going to become part of my Devil's Collar. Hahaha

Fanfic based on White Collar world

In the vibrant heart of Harlem, Maya, a talented journalist, balances her demanding career with the desire for something more. A chance encounter with Deja, a charismatic salon owner, ignites a conversation that challenges Maya's perspective and reveals a hidden ambition. "Concrete Roses" explores themes of female empowerment, self-belief, and the journey towards creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.

just started writing hope everyone likes it please be honest with me and tell me what you think.