At an early age, she was already on the stepping stone of her dreams, but it collapsed suddenly in just one evening. The flashes of lights that she once dreamed to be the center of, now blinded her. She was soaring on her own but was dragged down by the people she trusted. Ruined by a scandal she never caused. She fell. Deep. And they buried her image. She’s Alisson McKenzie. She’s determined to get her life back on track. So, she came home from abroad to start anew and try to forget everything. It’s not that hard for she’s so beautiful that new people surround her. She’s so damn sexy that men are drawn to her and girls turn insecure. She could effortlessly charm anyone. Well, maybe except for him. He's Xavion Isidor. Her stepbrother. Too gorgeous for his own good, she even got bolder with him. He doesn’t respond to her the way everyone does. He doesn’t react the way she expected him to. And perhaps that’s exactly why she can’t stay away, and she doesn’t want to, honestly. After all… she had the perfect excuse to stick with him, right?
Giovanni Russo has everything; wealth, power and the ruthless legacy of his father’s empire but beneath the glittering nightlife of Lake Como lies a man haunted by scars he refuses to reveal. When his father issues a final command to marry within a year or lose everything, Giovanni agrees to a contract marriage that was never meant to touch his heart. Alessia Bianchi lost everything when her parents died and their fortune was destroyed. Now living quietly with her aunt, she never expected the Russo dynasty the very family tied to her downfall to drag her back into their world. But when a proposal arrives with a price she cannot refuse, Alessia steps into a marriage built on cold terms and dangerous intentions and what begins as a transaction soon spirals into a storm of jealousy, secrets and betrayal. Giovanni’s ex-lover plots to destroy them and his stepmother as well hides truths darker than Alessia imagines and when Alessia’s past love reappears, buried emotions ignite and conflict intensifies. As danger closes in and the Russo empire fractures, Giovanni must face the one thing he fears most; either losing someone he never meant to love or losing the empire he was born to protect. A contract marriage birthed from necessity. A union forged by fire. Two souls who were never meant to fall… but cannot let go.
In the shadows of the dark underworld, A haunted soul bears the weight of his demons. His reputation preceded him, a chilling reminder of the unrelenting power and ruthless determination that had earned him his notorious nickname ‘Devils Aura.’ But behind the mask of confidence and control, a tormented soul struggled to keep the demons of his past at bay. The weight of his brother's tragic demise hung heavy on his shoulders, a constant reminder of the devastating consequences of his own mistake. Reid's icy exterior was a shield, a carefully crafted façade designed to keep the world at arm's length. Yet, on that fateful night at the auction where he bided 5 million dollars on her-Athena, a vision of beauty with eyes that told a tale of their own. Heterochromia, a rare and captivating trait, with one being brown and the other, a vibrant green mirrored the conflicting emotions swirling within him, drawing him in with an otherworldly allure. ~~~~~~~ Reid's eyes locked onto Athena's contrasted ones, his gaze piercing as he revealed the true motive behind his sudden proposal. He had been forced into this marriage, a necessity into securing full control over his position as the Don of the Valtorian mafia. His father had made it clear: marry, and he would finally hand over the reins. "A year.” Reid said, his voice low and distant as he gazed down at the innocent girl in his presence. "That's all I'm asking for. A year of your life and I'll forget about the 5 million debt you owe me." The words hung in the air, a stark reminder of the circumstances that had brought them together in the first place. Athena's eyes widened at Reid words in disbelief. She wanted to talk but the words weren’t coming into her head as she stood there and stared at Reid dumbfoundedly. Finally, Athena spoke, her voice barely above a whisper. "What happens once the contract is over?" Reid's lips curled into a cold smile and he said, "You'll be free and free from the debt. You'll be my wife with all the privileges and protections that comes with it. And at the end of the year, we'll go our separate ways and you can do as you please."
Five years ago, Aiden Blackthorne was exiled from his own empire—framed, disgraced, and forced into the shadows. Now he’s back. Colder. Stronger. Unforgiving. But the moment he returns, he finds the one secret he never expected: Siena Ardent, the quiet heiress he once cared for in silence, is the new target of the man who destroyed him. Zoren Drakov doesn’t just want Siena. He’s been watching her for years. Studying her. Planning to take her. And he will eliminate anyone who stands in his way. Aiden survived betrayal once. He refuses to lose her too. Dragged into a world of hidden obsessions, power wars, and old family grudges, Siena discovers that Aiden isn’t just protecting her. He’s breaking for her. Falling for her. And willing to burn the world for her. But when the past resurfaces and the truth behind the exile comes to light, Siena must decide: Is Aiden her greatest danger… or the only man who can save her?
In the ruthless world of Shanghai's elite, revenge is a luxury only the wealthy can afford. When James Wang, the richest man in China, is murdered, his 18-year-old son Brighton is thrust into a deadly game of power and deceit. With a will that's as shocking as it is unexpected, Brighton's inheritance comes with a condition: marry within a year to claim his rightful place at the helm of the James Group. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of Shanghai's high society, Brighton must confront the dark secrets his father kept hidden, and face the enemy who'll stop at nothing to destroy him. With the help of a mysterious mafia boss and a fiery heiress, Brighton must become the master of his own destiny – but at what cost?
Zaria Remington. She is the light…. The heart everyone adored. Graceful, kind, pure as dawn… The kind of girl who made the world softer, just by being in it. She carried warmth wherever she went, never knowing the shadows that lingered behind her innocent self. Alexander Gonzales He is the darkness…. Sharp edges, cold eyes, ruthless, feared by many. A man who felt nothing, feared nothing, and trusted no one. He was built from ice and iron. Until he saw her. One glance, and the wall he spent a lifetime building began to crack. She was everything he couldn’t understand and everything he couldn’t let go. When their worlds collide, sparks ignite, shadows stir and fate trembles. One touch shatters his control. Buried secrets claw their way to the surface…
Mistaken identity. An obsessed billionaire. Can love bloom from a lie? Bianca Chase has spent years cleaning up after her twin sister, Brianna. Finding Brianna in bed with her fiancé one week before Bianca's wedding was the last straw. As an act of retribution, Bianca hijacks her sister’s getaway to Cupid’s Isle, billionaire Cole Hunter's exclusive private island. The real scandal hits when leaked nudes of Brianna flood the internet. Unfounded rumours have the media pinning the nudes on a Brianna "lookalike," AKA Bianca. Fresh out of law school, the scandal gets Bianca fired from a coveted internship. With her life in shambles, Bianca is determined to lay low on Cupid's Isle. Meanwhile, Brianna's agency hunts for the now missing model. Enter Cole. When he meets “Brianna Chase" on Cupid's Isle, he is instantly captivated. She's completely different from the reckless maneater the media describes her as. What begins as a pursuit for a one night stand turns into obsession. When Brianna finally resurfaces, Bianca strikes a deal with her sister. If Brianna claims the nudes as her own, Bianca will land the modeling job that would put Brianna on the map. Brianna would become the face of Hunter Airways. As blissful days in Cole's bed turn into weeks, Bianca finds the idea of giving Brianna back her life more and more difficult. She was always supposed to slip away quietly when they got back to LA, but Cole won't stay away. The billion dollar question is: if Bianca reveals the truth, will Cole still want her?
All her life, Esther was labeled a villainess, a heartless, ruthless,and cruel one. Why? Because the day she ascended to the throne, she executed every last traitor without mercy with her own two hands. But in the end, it wasn’t her enemies who killed her… It was the two people she trusted most. When she opened her eyes, she was no longer the Emperor of her kingdom— She was Allesha Seres, the discarded wife of her cold-hearted husband who only knew how to cheat, lie, and humiliate her. Broken body. Broken spirit. Her life was full of scars. But fate made one fatal mistake: It gave a former Emperor who fought for the throne to death a second chance… in the perfect body to vent her anger. This time, she won’t beg. She won’t cry. She won’t love. Starting with her ex-husband’s greatest enemy — the dangerously charming billionaire CEO, Lucien Vale. She’ll seduce him, use him, and destroy everything in her path. And she’ll make sure everyone that wronged her beg for forgiveness. And while she’s at it, she might as well make their lives a living hell. After all, she’d already died once. What does she have to lose?
Radeus Xavien Villafuerte — the infamous CEO of Villafuerte Holdings. Cold, arrogant, heartbreakingly gorgeous, and absolutely impossible to read. They say he doesn’t believe in love. That he doesn’t date, and worse, doesn’t care. Amara Cruz met him on the worst day of her life — crying her heart out in an elevator, cursing men for being heartless jerks… without knowing the biggest jerk of all was standing right next to her. When fate makes her his secretary, their worlds collide. He’s her boss. She’s the woman who once called all men trash. He doesn’t fall for secretaries. She swore never to fall for a playboy. But hearts don’t listen to rules… especially when love feels this dangerous.
She was born into wealth, bred for perfection, and promised to a man she never loved. But hours before her engagement, Serena Vale vanished, chasing a name hidden in a sealed envelope: Richard Calhoun. In Detroit, she uncovered her mother's greatest secret, that Richard, not Simon Vales, is her real father. But across the ocean, another truth awaits, one Richard buried long ago, a truth powerful enough to shake the future of the automotive world. And the last man she expected to follow her? Alexander Ford. Billionaire. Heir. Liar. And the only man who ever made her heart race and her world burn. Now the empire is crumbling. The past is catching fire. And love might just be the deadliest secret of them all. "If you run, they'll find you. If you stay, they'll destroy you. So tell me, Serena... who do you trust?" Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
Chains of Command: A Scandalous Alliance" plunges into the cutthroat world of high-stakes business, where power, ambition, and simmering rivalry intertwine with devastating consequences. In the glittering towers of corporate America, two titans reign supreme: Xavier Blackwell, the icy-eyed tech prodigy whose innovative vision has disrupted industries and amassed a fortune, and Damien Lockwood, the ruthless corporate titan, a master strategist with a legacy built on calculated moves and unwavering dominance. Their names are synonymous with success, their empires built on foundations of intellect, ambition, and an unyielding will to win. For years, Blackwell and Lockwood have engaged in a silent war, a cold rivalry sharpened in the shadows of boardrooms and whispered across the trading floors. Their encounters are marked by a chilling politeness, a surface of civility that barely masks the deep-seated disdain and strategic maneuvering that lies beneath. Each move is calculated, each word carefully chosen, as they navigate the treacherous landscape of corporate power, always aware of the other's presence, always anticipating the next play. Xavier Blackwell, with his piercing gaze and seemingly impenetrable demeanor, is the architect of a technological empire. He has revolutionized the way the world connects, communicates, and conducts business. He's a visionary, a disruptor, a man who sees the future and bends it to his will. But beneath the polished surface, a hidden vulnerability lingers, a consequence of the sacrifices he has made to reach the pinnacle of success. He is a man alone, isolated by his own brilliance, burdened by the weight of his achievements. Damien Lockwood, on the other hand, is the embodiment of old-school power. He inherited his empire, a legacy of wealth and influence, and has ruthlessly expanded it. He is a master of manipulation, a puppeteer pulling the strings behind the scenes, a man who understands the intricate web of power and wields it with deadly precision. He is a force to be reckoned with, feared and respected in equal measure. Yet, beneath his veneer of invincibility, lies a hunger for something more, a longing for a connection that transcends the cold, calculating world he inhabits. Their rivalry is the stuff of legends, a constant undercurrent in the city's power corridors. It is a battle fought with stealth and precision, a game of chess where the stakes are billions of dollars and the ultimate prize is dominance. They know each other's strengths and weaknesses, anticipate each other's moves, and are always poised to strike. But one fateful night, a catastrophic event shatters the carefully constructed walls that separate their worlds. A scandal erupts, threatening to unravel everything they have built. It's a night that exposes their vulnerabilities, blurring the lines between rivals and forcing them into an uneasy alliance. As the dust settles, Blackwell and Lockwood find themselves bound together by circumstance, forced to navigate a treacherous path where trust is a luxury they cannot afford. Will this scandal bind them together, forging an unexpected partnership in the face of adversity? Or will the pressure and the secrets lurking beneath the surface tear everything apart, unleashing a destructive force that consumes them both? "Chains of Command: A Scandalous Alliance" explores the complexities of power, ambition, and the human heart, offering a gripping tale of two men forced to confront their demons and the unexpected consequences of a single, fateful night. Prepare to be captivated by a world of intrigue, betrayal, and the tantalizing possibility of love amidst the ruins of scandal.
"What is that, Mr. Vale?" I asked. Do I need to sign some documents before he helps my mom? Am I even sure the reason I was called here was for my mom to get the help she needs? "Miss Devon, in that folder contains a contract that'd bind me and you for 365 days. You'll render total submission to me not as my servant or my lover, but as my personal whore. You'll be my property for the next 365 days. You'll move in with me, be submissive, obey me. You'll belong to me in every way there is." He didn't look like someone who was joking when he said those words; he looked so serious. "Are you kidding me, Mr. Vale? What part of my very existence gave you that idea that I am a whore? Is this why you called me here?" This was a waste of my time, the time I should have used to think of what to do next, I just wasted in this godforsaken room. "Don't be too hasty to make a decision, Miss Devon. I'm not done yet" ................ Desperate to save her dying mother, 22-year-old Morgan Devon signs a one-year contract with cold, controlling billionaire William Vale becoming his possession in exchange for her mother’s care. What begins as a transactional arrangement turns into something darker and deeper. William becomes obsessed, and Morgan, despite herself, starts to crave the power he holds over her. But when William’s enemies target her, love and obsession collide in a life-or-death confrontation.
She had two men and eight months. To the first one, she sold her soul; to the other one, her heart. Time is ticking , and now she is buying back her life - one lie, one night and one glass of wine at the time. Two plus Eight is a haunting journey of survival, temptation, and self-sabotage. What is the cost of blurred lines between love, control, and money? Between the world of power and the promise of love, Charlotte has to choose which version of herself will survive: the one that obeys, or the one that feels.
Mingzhu, a spoiled and naive little girl, somehow got transmigrated into a fictional dynasty—and conveniently ended up married to a Duke! Unlucky Mingzhu was kicked to the curb right after marriage! But no worries! Mingzhu was bound to a system with a mission: to broadcast her life to the fictional dynasty! Cool, right? So Mingzhu dumped her useless husband with a single thought and ran off to the modern world to show everyone how a real rich girl lives! A husband with too many concubines? Kick him away—she’s too pretty to waste her life on him! They uphold “propriety” the most? Then she’ll walk outside in a mini skirt with bare arms just to spite them for all the times she was locked in a tiny room with fake ladies, talking about things she never understood! Most of all, she’ll live how she wants—and shamelessly! After all, she’s the Ming family’s little princess. What wrong could she possibly do? Hehe~ *Warning: This author has limited skills and is quite lazy!
• Kasim Marlowe ◦ Cold, controlled, the kind of CEO who doesn’t sleep unless it’s necessary. ◦ His heart hardened the day Eldora walked away. ◦ Success has replaced love, but deep down, he never stopped burning for her. • Eldora Owden ◦ To the public: elegant, graceful, untouchable princess ◦ Behind palace walls: haunted, reclusive, carrying the guilt of leaving Kasim. Her silence hides scars from the past — a betrayal or a forced decision that kept them apart. Till they meet again at a meeting between their empires And he shows nothing but hate, contempt Jealousy? Obsession! Possession! and betrayal… is about to be unveiled Is it just a charade?is he still madly obsessed, yearning for her?….. Well let’s find out.
UPDATES EVERY THREE DAYS UNTIL NOV 15TH (gotta write more lol) Ellie Redd, a lesbian vampire from the early 1900s, is on the prowl for a rich woman to seduce and feed off of. When her target, Lilia Vasilovna, turns out to be a vampire as well, Ellie is thrown into a vampiric underworld she never knew existed. As the two draw closer, Ellie and Lilia must learn to navigate their own lingering issues and the deeply entrenched conflicts within the Red Congregation. VAMPIRIC deals with sensitive subjects such as BDSM and kink, trauma from abuse, mental illness, depression, anxiety, and suicide.
In order to pay for her mother's operation, she agreed to her father's absurd request and sent her sister's first night. Covered by darkness, a tall man who smelled of alcohol pressed her down ... overnight, she lost everything and had to go abroad in a mess. Five years later, she returned with a pair of cute treasures! A man like a proud son of heaven suddenly came and blocked her way. " Woman, dare to steal my child? " She panicstricken," you mistook me for my sister. " Who did I sleep with? Can't you count? " The man said, pushing her against the wall." Now, let's talk about child custody! 'The child is mine. " No, you and the child are all mine. " The man's domineering voice fell.
Sanjaya dies after falling from the fourth floor, only to be reincarnated into a game-like world—as a girl! Mistakenly placed in the body of Sarina, a cold and wealthy student, he receives an overpowered fireball skill as compensation. Partnering with the quiet but dependable Leon, they dive into hell-level dungeons, leveling at lightning speed. As battles heat up, awkward campfire moments and warm cuddles in the cold stir confusion, chaos, and comedy. Can Sanjaya survive the monster world, the rising intimacy… and his own identity crisis?
“When a heart made of ice meets a soul full of fire… nothing remains the same.” Celina Saunders is a perfect blend of innocence and quiet confidence. Her natural beauty, effortless glamour, and alluring curves turn heads wherever she goes. Born into a not-so-wealthy family, she is deeply cherished by her father, Mr. Andrew Saunders -: especially as the last daughter of his late second wife. But her beauty and her father’s affection awaken bitter jealousy in her stepmother, Mrs. Alisa Saunders, and her two scheming daughters, Alexa and Diana. Determined to strip Celina of her inheritance, they plot to shatter her future and claim everything for themselves. But fate intervenes… And destiny leads Celina straight into the path of Leonardo De Caruso -: an enigmatic billionaire with a face sculpted to perfection, a heart carved from ice, and an aura that commands every room he enters. Ruthless. Arrogant. Untouchable. A man feared more than he is respected. He rarely smiles, and every move he makes is calculated. One glare silences a room. One command destroys a life. Leonardo believes love is a fatal weakness -: a distraction he refuses to entertain. Women chase his wealth and power, but he has never chased anyone… Until Celina walks into his world. She is everything he didn’t expect and the one woman he cannot resist. From their first encounter, sparks clash and hearts collide. Her innocence, gentle stubbornness, and inner strength begin to melt the ice around his heart. For the first time in his life, the cold-hearted billionaire feels his walls break and his heart tremble. He wants her. He’ll have her. No matter the cost. Every touch feels too real. Every word sounds too honest. But beneath the passion lies a secret… one that only time will reveal. Can a cold-hearted billionaire truly love a fiery, shy beauty with a joyful spirit? One thing is certain: Leonardo De Caruso always gets what he wants...and this time…what he wants is her " even if it means making Celina his lovely wife." But can Celina, fragile yet brave, resist a man who always gets what he wants even when the prize is her heart. Or would circumstances tear them apart before their love has the chance to bloom?