Choke

Choke me daddy! (one night stand with a mafia boss.)
Choke me daddy! (one night stand with a mafia boss.)
Alexa had a one night stand with a mafia boss. she was too drunk to remember the events that occured that night. All she could remember was that she had gone to clear her head at the club, and the rest was history. meanwhile, the mafia boss who took her innocence, was head over heels in love with her, and was determined to make her his own.
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41 Chapters
I Drowned to Death Because My Husband’s Sister Choked on Pool Water
I Drowned to Death Because My Husband’s Sister Choked on Pool Water
Hadden's sister had merely choked on some water at the pool while she was swimming, and for that, he shoved me into the pool after tying me up. He left me with only a small hole for air that was barely an inch. He said I would have to pay double for every grievance Julia suffered. I never learned how to swim. There was nothing I could do but try my best to breathe as I sobbed and begged him to let me out. Yet all I received was a lecture. "You'll never learn if I don't teach you a lesson now." I struggled to stay afloat, but… It took five days before Hadden's anger dissipated and he put me out of my misery, but it was already too late. "I'll let you go this time, but you'd better not make the same mistake again!" I had already drowned to death.
10 Chapters
THE DEVIL’S CHOKEHOLD
THE DEVIL’S CHOKEHOLD
He’s her worst enemy. Her brother’s best friend. And now her bodyguard. Bianca Marcello doesn’t fall. She wins. As one of New York’s most ruthless attorneys, she commands the courtroom like a queen in battle heels. But power comes with enemies, and when her carefully controlled life begins to unravel, the last person she wants protecting her is the man who once betrayed her trust. Roberto Grimani lives by the rules of the underworld. Cold. Precise. Lethal. Assigned as Bianca’s bodyguard, he’s everything she despises. Too familiar. Too dangerous. Too close. And when she defies him, it only feeds his obsession to own her completely. Their history is full of secrets. Their chemistry is a war neither of them can win. And when the lines blur between protection and possession, desire and destruction, nothing will ever be the same again. She was never meant to feel. He was never meant to forget. But now that everything has been stripped away, will the truth bring them back together or destroy them for good? This is not a love story. This is survival. This is obsession. This is war. A dark billionaire romance drenched in power, lust, and revenge. Featuring emotional damage, memory loss, pregnancy, and twisted loyalty, this story explores the brutal cost of love when control is the only thing you have left. With elements of worship kink, enemies to lovers, and bodyguard forbidden heat, this book is not for the faint of heart. Your mental health comes first. Read at your own risk. By Daniella 🎀
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77 Chapters
The Alpha's Unwanted Omega Mate
The Alpha's Unwanted Omega Mate
"You're my mate?!" Tristian laughs as if this is some big joke. My heart aches and all I can do is coward under his glare. He looks at me like I'm nothing. The hatred in his eyes makes my eyes burn. "I-I'm sorry." I choke out and he only scoffs in disgust. My weak answer must make him hate me. "I-I didn't... I didn't mean to..." He cuts me off. "It doesn't matter. Dahlia will be my Luna. You're nothing to me." His next words cut through my heart. "I, Tristian Parker, Alpha of the Moonlight Pack, reject you Daisy Summers as my mate and Luna." Pain runs through my body and I fall to my knees. Tears stream down my face while he just turns away without a care in the world. I expected this the moment I found out he was my mate. He was my twin sister's boyfriend and I was merely the lowest-ranking omega in the pack. "... I, Daisy Summers, accept your rejection..." ____________________________ Daisy is the black sheep of her family, an omega born in a beta family. She is never shown love and is seen as a plain white daisy compared to her beautiful twin sister, Dahlia. So when she turns 18, she hopes to have not only a loving mate but a wolf as well. However, she finds out her mate is the alpha of her pack, Tristian Parker. Not only is he Dahlia's boyfriend, but he's also one of her biggest bullies. After being harshly rejected, she has no choice but to accept it. Daisy only continues to be bullied and being mentally weakened from the rejection, she takes drastic measures alerting Tristian. Will Tristian come to love his mate? Will Daisy even let him in? Or is it too late?
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124 Chapters
The Mafia Princess
The Mafia Princess
My breathing rate slowly increased on seeing his outstretched hand, and out of my gritted teeth, I asked, "Did you poison this food?" There was no slight change in his face as he answered me coldly, "I would rather choke you to the bed with my bare hands, Senorita. That way, you'll curse out my name" My eyes dimmed for a moment. Was this devil in an armani suit still talking about murder? "Now, open your mouth!" He commanded and my stomach rumbled in protest. My lips vibrated and I tried to hold the hot tears forming inside of my eyes. I couldn't stay longer with this hunger. As long as I'm not submitting to be his slave then I could come to a compromise. .. .. Her name is Sofia Di Marco; surviving heir of a powerful mob family. After a decade of hiding from the Italian government She finally steps out to start a new life but she bumps that new life into a mystery billionaire man who turns out to be the King of the New York Underground. That was his identity, but to her, he was Mr. Pompous; the raging green-eyed Devil in an Armani suit.....
9.8
213 Chapters
Alpha's Regret: His Betrayed Luna
Alpha's Regret: His Betrayed Luna
“I Thalia Rose Laurel reject you, Alpha of Flame Valley Pack Knox Winslow.” I cry out, breaking the bond that never should have been. Ryan's eyes flash with horror, his gaze flickering between Knox and I. “Thalia no.” “Yes.” I blink through my tears. “Let me do what he didn't have the guts to do five years ago, what I should have done to us the moment he slammed my head into a wall while I was grieving my daughter!” “I'm sorry, Thalia.” Knox grabs my hand, but I can't stand to be touched by him. “Don't do this to us, to our-” “Let me end this Knox.” I choke out and it's the saddest plea I've ever uttered. “I started this obsessive diminishhing game between us so it's right I be the one to end it. Accept my rejection.” His head shakes, watching me with teary eyes. “I love you.” Knox won't let me go, but I'm ready to let him go, to let us go and so I do the one thing I can.... .………….. Thalia and Knox have had a rocky start to their relationship, and with Knox bullying wolfless Thalia when he knew she was his mate under the guise of oblivion. Knox falls for Thalia and she him but both know she doesn't meet the standard of what he wants in a mate and Luna, the two try to make their relationship work but Knox falls prey to his previous playboy lifestyle multiple times, hurting Thalia and ruining the little that's left of their relationship. Thalia's need to appear strong, and worthy of Flame Valley lands her in trouble, birthing the core reason for the major drift I'n their relationship. Their love is strong but can it overcome the deceptions and conspiracies that surround Them?
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121 Chapters

What Are The Most Shocking Scenes In 'Choke'?

4 Answers2025-06-17 15:45:43

In 'Choke', the most shocking scenes are those that strip away societal pretenses with brutal honesty. The protagonist's sex addiction meetings are jarring—raw, unfiltered confessions that oscillate between darkly comic and tragically pathetic. His scams at restaurants, where he fakes choking to exploit sympathy, reveal a twisted desperation for connection, made eerie by how casually he manipulates strangers.

The historical reenactment scenes at the colonial theme park are surreal, blending absurdity with discomfort. Workers must stay in character even during violent outbreaks or sexual encounters, highlighting the absurd lengths people go to preserve illusions. The novel’s climax, involving a grotesque medical revelation about his mother, is a gut-punch—equal parts shocking and thematically inevitable, exposing the fragility of identity and the lies we cling to.

Does 'Choke' Have A Sequel Or Follow-Up Novel?

4 Answers2025-06-17 16:43:19

Chuck Palahniuk's 'Choke' stands alone as a complete, twisted masterpiece—no official sequel exists. The novel wraps up Victor Mancini's chaotic journey with a darkly satisfying ambiguity, leaving little room for continuation. Palahniuk’s style thrives on self-contained chaos, and 'Choke' is no exception. Fans craving more of his signature grit might explore 'Fight Club' or 'Invisible Monsters', but Victor’s story feels final. The absence of a follow-up preserves the raw impact of his addiction to self-destruction, making it linger like a unresolved punchline.

Rumors occasionally surface about potential spin-offs, but Palahniuk seems disinterested in revisiting Victor. Instead, the author’s later works—like 'Damned' or 'Doomed'—channel similar themes of societal decay and personal ruin. 'Choke’s' cult status actually benefits from its singularity; a sequel might dilute its visceral charm. The book’s open-ended finale invites readers to imagine their own aftermaths, which is far more intriguing than a forced continuation.

What Is The Plot Twist In 'Choke' By Chuck Palahniuk?

4 Answers2025-06-17 05:37:54

The plot twist in 'Choke' by Chuck Palahniuk is as unsettling as it is brilliant. Victor Mancini, a sex addict and scam artist, spends his days faking choking in restaurants to exploit his 'saviors' for money. The real shock comes when he discovers his mother, who he believed was suffering from dementia, fabricated her entire illness. She manipulated his life from the shadows, planting false memories to keep him dependent. Her diaries reveal she orchestrated his entire existence—his addiction, his scams, even his belief in his own illegitimacy. It’s a gut punch of psychological manipulation, turning Victor from a con artist into the ultimate victim of a far grander con.

The twist forces readers to question every prior interaction between Victor and his mother. Her dementia was a performance, and his life was her script. Palahniuk flips the narrative from a dark comedy about dysfunction to a chilling exploration of parental control. The revelation that Victor’s chaos was meticulously designed by the person he trusted most makes the twist unforgettable.

How Does 'Choke' Critique Modern Consumer Culture?

4 Answers2025-06-17 11:49:43

'Choke' by Chuck Palahniuk is a razor-sharp satire of consumer culture, exposing how it commodifies even the most intimate human experiences. The protagonist, Victor, scams people by pretending to choke in restaurants, exploiting their fleeting sense of heroism—mirroring how capitalism turns empathy into a transactional performance. The sex addiction group he attends parodies self-help industries, reducing personal growth to another product.

Victor’s job at a colonial theme park highlights how history is repackaged as entertainment, stripping it of meaning. The novel’s bleak humor lies in showing how consumerism hollows out identity: Victor’s mother, obsessed with cloning, literally tries to buy immortality. Palahniuk frames modern life as a series of consumable illusions, where even rebellion (like Victor’s scams) becomes part of the system it mocks.

Who Plays Victor Mancini In The 'Choke' Movie Adaptation?

4 Answers2025-06-17 19:27:26

Sam Rockwell delivers a magnetic performance as Victor Mancini in the 2008 film adaptation of 'Choke'. Based on Chuck Palahniuk’s novel, Rockwell embodies the chaotic charm of the sex-addicted con artist with razor-sharp precision. His portrayal balances dark humor and vulnerability—whether scamming diners with fake choking stunts or unraveling his twisted relationship with his mother. Rockwell’s physicality and wit make Victor both repulsive and oddly endearing.

The supporting cast amplifies his brilliance. Kelly Macdonald plays Paige, Victor’s love interest, with a quiet intensity that contrasts his manic energy. Anjelica Huston steals scenes as his mentally ill mother, Ida, their scenes together dripping with dysfunction and dark comedy. Director Clark Gregg preserves the book’s gritty satire, but it’s Rockwell’s fearless commitment that anchors the film. He transforms Victor from a literary antihero into a cinematic icon, proving why he’s one of Hollywood’s most underrated chameleons.

Is 'Choke' Based On A True Story Or Real Events?

4 Answers2025-06-17 21:41:54

Chuck Palahniuk's 'Choke' is a work of fiction, but it draws heavily from real-life inspirations. The novel explores themes of addiction, compulsive behavior, and the absurdity of modern life, which Palahniuk often bases on his observations of human nature. The protagonist's job as a historical reenactor at a colonial-era theme park mirrors Palahniuk's own experiences working odd jobs, adding a layer of authenticity. While the plot isn't a true story, its gritty realism comes from Palahniuk's knack for amplifying societal quirks into darkly comedic narratives.

The medical fraud subplot, where the protagonist scams people into believing they saved his life, feels eerily plausible in today's world of grifters and performative altruism. Palahniuk has mentioned in interviews how he researches bizarre real-world cases to fuel his stories—like the actual phenomenon of people fabricating emergencies for attention. 'Choke' isn't documentary fiction, but its roots in human obsession make it resonate like truth.

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