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On her eighteenth birthday, Estelle is thrown into the velvet-lined cage of Club Paradise, an elite underground establishment that sells beauty, control, and illusions. With no family, no freedom, and no real name, Estelle must learn to survive among women trained to seduce and men who pay to own. She thought nothing could be worse than life inside the Club—until she’s sold to a mysterious billionaire, Antonio, a man who doesn’t touch her... but controls everything. Trapped in a sterile, silent villa, Estelle is pampered, renamed, and reprogrammed. Her world shrinks to white walls, obedience drills, and psychological conditioning. Until the day Antonio announces a horrifying plan: she’s been chosen to bear his child. Drugged. Inseminated. Silenced. But Estelle refuses to be broken. Faking submission, she escapes with the child and disappears, reinventing herself in a new country. Years later, she's unrecognizable. Independent. Dangerous. A mother.

Tao Hua's life is fucking miserable, and that misery somehow earns him the title of "Village Disgrace." In order to cope with the awful treatment, he often retreats into words untold, dictated by the flip of a page. These worlds leave him with the dream of escaping this piece of shit town. To his utter dismay, his wish comes true, but not in the way all those fairytales promised. His saviour is a man he becomes enthralled with and whom he names “Lord No-Name.” This male lead is a touchy man with many faces. And for lack of a better word, Tao Hua can’t decide if he’s either the story’s love interest or villain. But the two share a common sentiment. This prince, alike Tao Hua, is also fucking miserable. But arguably worse! And instead of coping like a normal fucking person, he does the opposite. He doesn't escape. He doesn't cope. He just tries to fight against the already fated truth of his demise. 0/10, worst prince ever written. Misery aside, this fateful encounter will force Tao Hua to make a choice, leaving him with only one question: "What was one mean-spirited beast to a town of people who despise a beauty's entire existence?" ──── ୨୧ ──── Beauty and the Thief is a slow-burn, stop to smell the roses, type of novel. That being said, the roses are beautiful, and upon closer observation they’re less floral than once thought. It follows the POV of Tao Hua, as he tries to navigate his new life in a place that actually values him, and the prince of this story’s mood swings. ──── ୨୧ ──── !!!!Disclaimer!!!! This story borrows the premise of Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, relying heavily on the trope while also twisting it to smithereens. The beast element is exchanged for a power dynamic, and the curse differs from the original story. The narration borders on sarcastic and self-aware, while also targeting deeper topics. It often breaks the fourth wall as a stylistic choice. A lot of the work will be edited over time, but the bones will remain the same.

In Ironport, an industrial city rotting under the shadow of corrupt authority, loyalty is a rare and expensive commodity. Rion, a Yakuza aristocrat betrayed by his own bloodline, is washed up on the city’s docks, bleeding out—a discarded pawn awaiting the end. Yet, fate intervenes when he is discovered by Ren, a childhood friend who now lives in the silence as an elite freelance assassin. ​Ren is not alone. Behind the closed doors of her private sanctuary, she has been raising Gin and Shawn, two seeds of the streets she nurtured with sharp survival instincts. The reunion of Rion and Ren marks the beginning of a conspiracy far grander than a mere escape. ​Tired of being the prey, they decide to build their own ecosystem. Seizing a massive, derelict warehouse to serve as their stronghold, they begin to gather other broken souls from the streets—one by one—until sixteen lives are accounted for. There, under the dim glow of tungsten lights and cold concrete walls, Nero Familia is born. ​This is no orphanage; it is an intellectual fortress. Rion instills a doctrine that separates them from the common street thugs of Ironport: "We may be criminals, but we have brains." ​As three titans—SG who commands the metal, Seifong who monopolies the powder, and Cosa Nostra who peddles the poison—begin to encroach upon their territory, Nero Familia does not retaliate with blind rage. They strike back with the architecture of lethal weaponry designed by Shannon and invisible chemical warfare concocted by Lea. ​This is not a story of street gangs. It is a chronicle of how a family unwanted by the world dismantles the city’s dominance through precise strategy. In Nero Familia, every move is a checkmate, and every life is an investment.

During a brutal mafia raid, Alex’s father is murdered in a hate-driven execution, and Alex is taken as collateral by the very syndicate responsible. The Rodrigo brothers. The most feared crime family in the city. Untouchable. Connected to every major corporation. Ruthless enough to erase entire bloodlines. Dragged into the Rodrigo estate, Alex is reduced to survival. He becomes a chef in Antonio’s mansion, his culinary talent the only shield between him and total isolation. Grief hardens into silence. Silence sharpens into calculation. Then one reckless night changes everything. An irreversible act. A second betrayal. And a biological impossibility no one saw coming. Alex is pregnant. In a world ruled by bloodline, succession, and power, the impossible child growing inside him is no weakness—it is leverage. The underworld begins to whisper. Rival syndicates take interest. The Rodrigo empire trembles at the thought of an heir born from captivity. But Alex is done being collateral. If the brothers want legacy, they will bow for it. If they want the child, they will answer to him. *** A book of both political and romantic intrigue, it explores how a forbidden relationship can shape the events of the underworld so if you see me stalling dear readers please bear with me i promise the read is absolutely worth it Mpreg #Mafia #DarkRomance #PowerStruggle #Heir #Moderatepaced

She was never kidnapped by mistake. She was sold. Betrayed by her own family, she becomes part of a dangerous deal she doesn’t even remember. Because the truth is... she holds a secret. A secret powerful enough to destroy lives. But there’s one problem— she doesn’t remember it. Hunted by enemies and trapped in a mafia world, her only protection is Rudra… the man who kidnapped her. Cold. Ruthless. Dangerous. A man who never cared about anyone. But somewhere between lies, danger, and broken memories he starts to care. What begins as a deal slowly turns into something neither of them expected— something real. And now… he isn’t just protecting her secret. He’s protecting her. In a world of betrayal, power, and hidden truths— what happens when the girl who was sold to him... becomes the one he can’t lose?

Creditor: noun. A person to whom money is owed. Rahul Malhotra became my creditor for 500 rupees in the college library. I became his debtor with 73 rupees in my bag. I thought I'd repay him and forget him. But creditors like him don't collect money. They collect people. He paid my printout bills and said "add it to your tab." He fought my bullies and growled "she's in MY group." He drops me 2 streets before home and says "people talk." His dadi sends me rajma chawal because "you look hungry, beta." He says I'm charity. But he looks at me like I'm the only thing in his billion-dollar world that he can't buy. I am Isha Sharma. Scholarship student. Net worth: 73 rupees. He is Rahul Malhotra. Billionaire heir. Net worth: Priceless. He is my creditor. But why does it feel like I own him? A slow-burn, college, class-difference romance where a 500 rupee debt became a lifetime obsession. Warning: Contains a possessive billionaire who doesn't know the word 'no', and a broke girl who won't learn the word 'yes'.

She’s shy, he’s a CEO who can read her every thought. In a world of corporate intrigue and hidden desires, Chen Yuxi must navigate love, secrets, and a man who knows her heart better than she does. let's watch her love story unfold with the mysterious CEO Lin Guo

#PossessiveAlpha #SharpTonguedOmega #RoyalCourt #EnemiesToLovers #SlowBurn #ABO #Mpreg #EliteGuards #KnifeDuke #ScandalRomance #DepartmentOfSpite The Emperor’s bloodhound knows only how to hunt and he’s found a very interesting new prey. Gregoris Frasner doesn’t do polite conversation or slow dances. He doesn’t charm at banquets or linger for court gossip. He kills when ordered, tracks threats no one else can see, and sleeps better when his hands are stained with something real. His loyalty belongs to the Emperor and his Consort. Everything else is temporary. Until Rafael Rosenroth. Rafael was supposed to stay out of this. He’d spent years avoiding his mother’s arranged marriages, carefully balancing court expectations with just enough distance to be safe. But after one too many incidents, he was drafted into Gabriel’s infamous “Department of Spite,” where diplomacy is sharp, everything is weaponized, and affection is more dangerous than betrayal. But fate and Alexandra pushed him right into the depths of hell. What began as a joke turned into an obsessive alpha and an omega who wants nothing to do with him. Books order: Bound by the Mark of Lies (BL) Shadow Unit Scandal: The Commander’s Omega

I just wanted to find the gem and make everything right, but just when I was about to achieve my life goal the stupid magic institution caught me using magic and now I'm stuck in an academy for magic students with three handsome men who won't stop annoying me. But I have clear goals, and I don't care what I have to do to achieve them, for them, for my loved ones I would burn down the world.

The last thing she remembers is blood, pain and the sound of someone calling her name. Now, three years later, Isla lives under her grandfather's watchful eye. An heiress to one of the most feared families in Europe. Her memories are a void, with her purpose neatly contained in charity galas and broad rooms, until the mission file appears on her desk. Target: Alexandre Barinov. The moment she hears his name, it was like something breaks loose. Fear, longing and a familiarity she couldn't explain. He's the enemy she's ordered to kill. But why did he feels so familiar? Beneath all the layers of betrayal and blood, there was an undeniable pull towards a past she can't remember, and a man she might have once loved. Or hated. As the forgotten memories claw their way back, she must choose between her legacy, or the man who is seeking to destroy her family, once and for all.

Vivien never thought her favorite mafia novel would become her prison-until she woke up inside it, trapped as the villainess fiancée who was supposed to die. She wasn't the heroine. She was the cruel woman who tormented Alina, the girl sold to Dante Moretti. A woman hated by everyone... and killed by the man she was promised to. But Vivien remembers every page. Every betrayal. Every heartbeat before her death. Determined to rewrite her fate, she avoids Dante and Alina, hoping to stay invisible. Only Dante doesn't look away. His icy gaze follows her like a predator's hunt. The cold, ruthless mafia king becomes dangerously obsessed-with Vivien She was never meant to be loved. Now she's his only desire. And in his world, obsession never lets go. At this point she wasn't running from the plot But his obsession..

Sasano Kikumi should have died with her mother and the rest of Otokozawa village. Yakyoki bound her to the Satura Tree. Tane heard her screams but couldn't save her. Her mother's spirit can only watch and plead for someone—anyone—to rescue her daughter. Centuries later, Hanami is pulled into Feudal Japan, landing in Yakurōdokusen's domain. But within one of his mysterious jugs, she hears something impossible: A Sasano's plea. Hanami joins Inuyasha and his companions on a treacherous journey to find the hidden village of Otokozawa. Naraku has taken an interest in Yakyoki. As Hanami uncovers the horrifying truth about her ancestor, she realizes that some family legacies are written in blood.

Four identical billionaire brothers. One accidental wife. And a marriage none of them wants to claim. Asher, Ashton, Ashley, and Ashal Rollins are the infamous quadruplet heirs of the Rollins Empire, the richest family in Danvarr. They share one face, one name, one public identity: Ash Rollins. They swap lives, steal each other’s places, and trust no one outside their blood. Even their parents can barely tell them apart. Demi is a twenty-years old bookstore clerk with nothing to her name but dignity, until one drunken mistake after her boyfriend’s betrayal leaves her waking up with a signed marriage certificate. Married to Ash Rollins. The problem? There are four of them… and none admit to being her husband. She's thrown out, humiliated, and branded a liar until the scandal threatens the Rollins family’s spotless image. To protect the empire, the family forces a deal: Demi will play the obedient daughter-in-law for one year. But there’s a twist. Since her real husband refuses to step forward, she is allowed to choose any of the four brothers as her husband. What follows is jealousy, obsession and forbidden desire. The four brothers begin a dangerous game of love, lies, and possession, each determined to conquer Demi at any cost. But Demi has a secret of her own… one powerful enough to shatter the Rollins Empire. When the masks finally fall, which Ash Rollins will claim her?

riya had a habit .... that checked her phone before going sleeping.... then on night... suddenly riya being scared......!

Twenty-one-year-old Ryder Callahan is a misunderstood high school dropout with a reputation for being a delinquent. Getting suspended countless times from high school and, in the end, just dropping out. The only things that seem to interest him are smoking and knitting, a hobby he picked up from his late grandmother. Despite his rough outer shell, Ryder is loyal to his family and helpful around the house (when he isn't high), qualities that his mother loves and the only reason his parents haven't kicked him out yet. One day, Ryder finds himself in a situation where, while indulging in his usual routine of smoking and knitting in a secluded corner of a park near his house, he sees a brutal altercation between rival gangs that leaves him confused as fuck. Little does he know, his presence didn’t go unnoticed. Dominic Caruso, the notorious mafia boss known for his ruthless killings and feared reputation, catches wind of Ryder's witness to the crime. Initially angered by the potential threat to his whole way of life, Dom's curiosity is piqued when he learns more about the young man. Despite the empire he has built himself into, Dom is intrigued by Ryder’s indifference to the danger he's stumbled upon and his unconventional hobbies, and he can't get enough. He wants him. He needs him. And he's going to get him one way or another. This is I can't move on by yours, truly.

I am ALIA a fan of Ang mutya ng section e so it's my first book so pls forgive me for making mistakes

Amelia Winters doesn’t believe in fate—only survival. But everything changes the moment she meets Xavier Steel. Cold, powerful, and dangerously irresistible, Xavier is the kind of man who ruins lives… and Amelia walks straight into his. What starts as tension quickly turns into something deeper—something neither of them can control. Just when love begins to feel real, the truth shatters everything. Amelia discovers her parents’ deaths were no accident—and Xavier’s family is tied to the darkness that destroyed her past. Now caught between love and revenge, desire and betrayal, Amelia must decide: Will she walk away… or risk everything for the man who could destroy her?