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Franklin Eddie, the nation’s Golden Actor, lives a life most can only dream of—mansions, luxury cars, fame, and power. But behind the glittering mask is a truth only a handful know: Everything he has belongs to Damien Carter. The dangerously handsome heir to the Carter empire—CEO, feared mafia prince, and a man who treats Franklin as nothing more than his possession. For five years, their relationship has been built on control, passion, and chains disguised as intimacy. Franklin told himself it was enough. That he could endure. That he could survive so long as he never truly fell. Until Noah Ashford reappears. The man Franklin once admired from afar. A world-famous director known for his brilliance and selectiveness, whose words years ago had kept Franklin fighting when no one else believed in him. And now Noah has chosen Franklin as the lead for his newest film. For the first time in years, Franklin sees a spark of hope beyond Damien’s shadow. But hope is dangerous. Desire is deadly. And in the Carter family, love is war. Because Damien Carter doesn’t let go of what he owns. And this time, he may be facing a rival closer than anyone imagined.

She died betrayed. He died framed. Fate gave them another chance. Ciara Cross, the cherished heiress, thought her wedding night marked the beginning of happiness—until it became the first step toward her destruction. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself back at the very moment her downfall began. This time, she won’t be blinded by love. This time, she will protect her family—and herself. Ethan Cole lived only for his little sister. But one night tore everything away, leaving him accused of crimes he never committed. When he wakes again, his sister is still alive, her smile unbroken. This time, he swears, he will not lose her. Two souls wronged by the world. Two second chances. One fate that binds them together.

Two brothers. One forbidden love. A past that refuses to die. Rian Johnson thought he had finally found peace with Adrian Gates—the charming heir who once saved him from his darkest days. But behind Adrian’s smile lies a love too controlling, too consuming… a cage disguised as devotion. Everything shatters the night Rian meets Adrian’s estranged older brother—Alex Caslon, the boy who once stole his heart in secret, then broke it without a word. Now, the past collides with the present. Adrian’s obsession grows more dangerous by the day, while Alex’s return awakens a longing Rian buried years ago. Torn between two brothers—one who chains him, and one who haunts him—Rian must decide: Is love supposed to heal you… or destroy you? In a world of power, lies, and obsession, every choice comes with a price. And for Rian, that price may be his freedom—or his life. A twisted tale of obsession, betrayal, and the kind of love you can never escape.

One night. One mistake. One unforgettable man. Alistair Grant never expected his first time with a man to be in the arms of a charming stranger at a penthouse. He also never expected to see that stranger again—let alone at his new job as the secretary to one of the most powerful CEOs in the city. But Lumel Evans isn’t just anyone. He’s the CEO’s only son—rich, infuriatingly handsome, and dangerously good at getting under Alistair’s skin. Worse, he knows exactly who Alistair is… and he’s not about to let him forget it. Flirty smiles in the hall. Teasing whispers when no one’s watching. A lingering touch that makes Alistair’s heart race. Working under Mr. Evans was supposed to be the opportunity of a lifetime. Instead, it’s turning into a game of control—one where Lumel is always three steps ahead. But when family expectations, corporate politics, mixed together with desire: is he willing to risk his career… and his heart… for the boss’s son? In a world of power, secrets, and temptation, one thing’s certain—Lumel Evans is not a man you can walk away from.

Carl Hale has it all — wealth, status, and a last name recognized by half the country. But behind the mansion doors lies a cold emptiness. Raised by staff and overlooked by his glamorous parents, Carl moves through life guarded and alone. After a betrayal at his last school, he’s transferred into a strict missionary academy where he avoids everyone — until Theo. Theo, the charming scholarship student, is everything Carl is not: bright, beloved, and kind. Carl watches from afar, nursing a quiet crush he knows he’ll never act on. The walls he’s built are too high. But one reckless night changes everything. On the night after his forgotten 18th birthday, Carl escapes to a gay bar to feel something. He’s underage, vulnerable — and things quickly spiral out of control. When a stranger steps in to help, it turns out to be Mr. Robert Ashton, the youngest and most mysterious teacher at school — the one students whisper about in the hallways. Robert takes Carl home to recover, and in the quiet aftermath of that night, something begins between them. A look. A touch. A shared silence that feels like understanding. As Carl starts visiting more often, their bond deepens — into something forbidden and undeniably physical. But Theo still lingers in Carl’s thoughts, and the guilt of wanting two things he can’t have is suffocating. In a world that expects perfection from all three of them — the rich boy, the golden student, and the flawless teacher — secrets burn fast. And Carl is about to find out how dangerous it is when comfort, longing, and desire collide behind closed doors.