"“I can take care of myself.” I snapped in frustration. His dark eyes gleamed back at me with amusement as his hand gripped my throat. “I bet you can. You know... this fiery attitude of yours is enchanting.” ******** Inheriting a bar was an adventure Raven couldn’t resist. The only problem she didn’t expect was to inherit the debt that came with it. Struggling to survive, she finds financial opportunity in Adriano, the local mafia leader, and falls into a spiraling life of seduction and violence to gain what she wants most. Behind every closed door they say another one opens, and the wild ride of anger, possession, and erotic romance takes her to places she could only dream of. Will she survive the danger that lurks in the shadows, or will she fall prey to it? “CONTENT WARNING (CW): This story may include scenes or depictions of violence and intense sexual pleasure. Mature Guidance Only."
"Beneath the hustle of the metropolis unfolds the intricate tale of Yunxue Yao and Jiang Lingxiao. Yunxue Yao, a woman who dedicated thirteen years of her youth to a love that bore no fruit, ultimately chose to stand strong and wave goodbye after a profound awakening. She didn't just part with a fruitless relationship but resolutely called off an engagement. Her words scornfully judged her past: ""Pathetic men are as common as strays; it's time to let go and move on!"" This statement painted not only her stance on that relationship but also declared the beginning of her new life. In the workplace, Yunxue Yao seemed transformed. She shed her former vulnerability, emerging assertive and decisive. With exceptional talent and hard work, she earned the admiration of everyone around her. However, as she embarked on this new chapter of her life, her old love, Jiang Lingxiao, started to pursue her with a near-maddening obsession. Jiang Lingxiao, the man who had once easily set her aside, suddenly became relentless in his attempts to win her back. Each of his appearances came with an almost feverish persistence: ""Yao Yao, would you marry me?"" His words seemed to carry a magic, penetrating with deep regret and longing. But Yunxue Yao's heart was no longer there, and her answer was laced with sarcasm and disdain: ""Mr. Xiao, how have you become the very thing you despise?"" The turning point in this relationship arrived when Jiang Lingxiao realized that his hatred for Yunxue Yao paled in comparison to the fear of losing her. He began to soften his stance, gradually lowering his demands: ""Yao Yao, I only ask for reconciliation, not marriage."" ""Yao Yao, I only ask for marriage, not for you to have children."" ""Yao Yao, let's just have one child; I won’t ask for more..."" Yet, each concession seemed to inexorably draw them closer together. And when Yunxue Yao discovered she was carrying their third child, her patience and rationality reached their limits. She confronted Jiang Lingxiao with fury: ""Jiang Lingxiao, you despicable man!"" Yet he defused her anger with a tender and cunning response: ""Yao Yao, the 'little one' is in your belly, and I am your dear."" This is a story about love and hate, letting go and holding on. When Yunxue Yao thought she could start anew, how does the shadow of the past return to her life in an unexpected way? Can Jiang Lingxiao’s persistence resolve the misunderstandings and hurt between them? Is Yunxue Yao's independence and strength enough to guide her through this complex emotional journey? The novel delves into the process of personal growth and the complexity of human emotions. It tells us that sometimes, true courage is not just about letting go but also about the persistence that comes after. Readers, prepare to follow Yunxue Yao and Jiang Lingxiao through this whirlwind of emotions.""Angeline is a hardworking individual. She was recently fired from her job due to false accusations made by her co-workers. Angeline, who is the sole breadwinner for her family, is trying to find any job that can generate income. Eventually, she meets Bryan, who offers her a high-paying job. Bryan is the CEO of a renowned company. As the last heir, he is pressured to get married soon in order to carry on the family lineage. Being set up with a contact of his stepmother makes Bryan reluctant to go through with it due to knowing the hidden agenda of his stepmother. Bryan then meets Angeline and offers her a job to rent her womb and give birth to his offspring. Is Angeline willing to rent her womb and give birth to Bryan's child? Will the seeds of love grow between them, making their marriage a legitimate one?""We grew up in the same neighborhood, his parents are billionaires, while my parents worked for his parents, but they were too nice, to sponsor my education. I went to the same school he attended, he protected me from being bullied, while I help him with his assignments and to keep up his grade. He is a great dancer, and I dance very well too, we usually practice together, we read together, and he tells me everything about himself while I tell him almost everything about myself too. He was everything to me, he was that brother I never had, and I was the sister he never had, people see us more like siblings than just friends, because of our closeness, and because of his status and protectiveness, I also became popular. I watch him date hot beautiful girls, he asks me for advise him, on how best to treat them and I tell him, but I was dying inside, he even encouraged me to date one of his friends, and I did, just because he said it, but I could never love his friend, the way I love him. I really want to leave the friend's zone, but I am scared, telling him how I feel, might put a strain, on our friendship, and that is worse, than death itself, but how long can I keep hiding my feelings for him, I really need to leave the friend's zone.""{Warning: Matured Content, It involves heavy , , violence, , , age gap, enslavement, and crime} ••• ""Look at me, Balia,"" I commanded. She did. I smiled. She was nervous. I could see it in her eyes. I could read it in her expression. My hands were still buried between her thighs, and though I had stopped my movements, I could still feel her wetness on my fingers. I wanted to touch her in ways she'd never experienced. She looked naïve. She looked like she had never been to satisfaction, and here she was, seated on my , her body begging to be . She was a stubborn one, but her body was relatively easy to be manipulated. - The 22-year-old Balia Telese had always been a golden child before the death of her parents. Still, after the killing spree, which led to her mother's elder sister taking over her family wealth and chasing her out, the university dropout finds herself working in a nightclub as a server girl to keep ends meet. 'Sorry' was all it took for her mistake of colliding with an angry man she accidentally spilled her drink on, but the frustration of life added more to her problems. The 45-year-old Senna Onyx Black, a ruthless Italian Mafia Don who owns the States in his hand and to the soles of his feet, is mysteriously known by his shadow name 'GHOST.' He carries a dark personality with untold truths that make people fear him for the power he holds. Playing with heart and life isn't a new agenda on his table, but things are about to change after a glass of wine is spilled on him by a poker-faced girl.""The villagers believe the kingdom is cursed and that women cannot get pregnant, which is causing fear of extinction among them.. women cannot bear children.. They fear humanity will die.. The world has become infested with monsters and everyone fears a great evil ... In this environment, only two families will procreate, and one of them will be Cateline’s family. The young Cateline in one climactic night with a mysterious man, the young woman becomes pregnant, and when she finds out whose, her life turns upside down. Little does sh"