Arknights Word Count

"You're scared of me...terrified even, but you still want me so bad." He whispered huskily. Danielle Owens is a 24 years old college student, saddled with the responsibility of raising her younger brother and taking care of her deadbeat father. With bills to settle and debts to pay, Danielle works as a stripper in a nightclub, hoping to make ends meet and still lead a normal life. Her life however, is turned around suddenly, when she is noticed by a cruel, cold hearted and arrogant Mafia Boss, who will stop at nothing to have her in his bed, much to her displeasure. Her long time crush at school, also noticed her for the first time and things get even more crazy for Danielle, as she's thrown into a word of hurt, betrayal, humiliation, love and glamour. What does she do, when she finds out she actually needs the help of her ruthless mafia boss?

At our anniversary party, the rose-covered arch suddenly gave way, crashing down in a storm of shattered glass and scattered petals. Raya and I were both knocked to the floor beneath the wreckage. I braced myself on my elbows, a sharp pain twisting deep in my abdomen, and looked up, straight into Asher’s icy stare. “Never thought your jealousy ran so deep. You actually tried to hurt Raya.” His voice was calm, but it sent a chill down my spine. “I didn’t touch her…” I muttered, panic rising as I hurriedly shoved the pregnancy test report beneath the pocket. But his eyes only grew colder. “Taking my indulgence as a license to do whatever you want?” His voice dropped, every word sharp as ice. “Elyssa, maybe it’s time I put you back in line. “Otherwise, you’ll never be worthy to stand by my side as this pack’s Luna.”

Yesterday she was nobody, but today she had the chance to be the queen of the town.  Yesterday she was just a normal twenty-five-year-old with a lot of responsibility and debt that was greater than the hours she worked, but today the opportunity was right in front of her that would alleviate all of her financial worries. The only thing she needed to do was to say "Yes" to her boss and the world would be on her feet. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that held the power to change her miserable fate. This was her second and last chance to say yes to happiness, life, and love. The only problem was she needed to marry her ruthless, cold, heartless billionaire CEO, whom she loathed more than the one-bedroom trash apartment she was sharing with her sister. Now the decision depends on the next word she was going to say. The next morning, either she would have another world in her palm, or she would continue to have this pathetic life. Only time will tell.

Bounded to the ruthless mafia leader, Everybody in the city was aware of the Mafia's dangerous reputation. Because he was so feared, no one dared to step on his toes, not even the FBI or the police, who were unable to apprehend him. As a result, New York City was no longer secure. Owing the mafia leader an urgent debt, the Peterson family were given an option to pay back. They were either given the option to pay back the debt or to die. Mr. Chadwick Peterson was concerned because he didn't want his family to pass away as a result of the enormous debt he owed. Consequently, he preferred to use one of his daughters as collateral. The mafia leader, after learning about Mr. Chadwick's trying to exchange one of his daughters for the debt he was owing, was angry. He promises to not fall in love with her and to hurt her. Nevertheless, how long will he be able to keep his word?

When my father succumbed to a brutal illness, my world shattered. The day before his funeral, my fiancé abandoned me to marry his first love, which added to my grief. When I confronted him, his irritation was palpable. "Megan's dad is dying of cancer," he snapped. "His last wish is to see her get married. I did something good. Can't you see it?" That night, I called him, desperate for answers, only to hear that woman's smug voice. "Blake is in the shower. Can I help you?" I hung up without a word, my heart sinking. Later, he called back, exhausted and dismissive. "I'm swamped with wedding plans. Don't bother me with irrelevant things, okay?" Silence was my only response. I tossed the engagement ring into the trash and canceled our wedding plans, severing the ties that bound us.

Sofia Shaffer is my obsession! I know she's an employee of my office and that makes everything very complicated, but I have to have that woman or I'll go crazy! One night. Just one night. Will that be enough to put an end to this insane desire that's taking me over? So I make the proposal... He wants me! An important man like CEO Brandon Reeves wants me! We've never exchanged a word and then he proposes a night in his bed... I'm tempted! Very tempted! This man has been the master of my most erotic dreams ever since I first saw him. The desire I feel for him burns me! But... his proposal is very indecent. Money in exchange for sex. It goes so against my convictions! But I have to admit that I'm torn! Should I give in and fulfill all my fantasies?

In the third year of our marriage, my wife’s ex-boyfriend of eight years suddenly posted a picture on social media showing off a multi-million-dollar wedding house. His caption read: “Wow, got myself a huge villa, I’m the master of charming women!” I stared in shock at the picture, which showed my wife swiping her card at a sales office, and left a single comment: "?" A second later, my wife called to scold me. “I was just fulfilling a promise I made to him back when we were dating, buying him a house. Why are you getting mad at him?” “What? Are you really going to be so vicious as to force me to break my word?” That evening, her ex showed off another lavish post, this time flaunting a renovation bill worth hundreds of thousands. I knew it was a gift from my wife to please him. But by then, I no longer cared.

He was everything I should have run from— Zane Wilde: cruelly handsome, ruthlessly wealthy, dangerously charming. A storm in human form. Addictive in ways I never saw coming. He didn’t knock—he barged into my life. Into my space. Into my thoughts. Into my body. And I let him. With every touch, every word, he tore down the walls I’d built to protect myself from men like him. I was supposed to guard my heart. But love doesn’t follow rules. When I was bare. Defenseless. Hopelessly his... He walked away. Now I’m left piecing together what’s left of me, while he moves on untouched— like he never bled me dry. This isn’t a love story. It’s a warning. One that begins with obsession… and ends with ruin. ---Mature Audience Only---

The word “Marriage” is not in the vocabulary of an Alona Desepeda. She is known to be picky when it comes to men and doesn’t care about her love life. She prefers the life she has and believes she doesn’t have to get married to be content with life. But her outlook on life as a Man hater has suddenly changed, since he met Karlos Miguel Sermiento, the man who is mischievous, rude and often admired by women. When due to a tragic accident, Alona was forced to marry the son of their partner in the company, it was Karlos. At first, she didn't like him and often irritated when she heard the young man's voice. But as time goes on, she gradually falls into his charisma. Alona thought that Karlos really felt for her was true, but it was all just a show. Will she still love Karlos if she discovers his big secret? Or will she simply choose to be martyred for the sake of love?

Ariadne was a simple young girl who was struggling to solve the puzzle that was her life. She always felt like she didn't belonged to the world she was living in. Once while returning from work she saw a man groaning in pain on the street. His name was Leon and he was in an accident. She was strangely drawn towards him and took him home. Leon was ruthless. If word evil had a face then it was him. He had nothing but hatred for everyone. But girls like a ravishing mess they think they can change, don't they? There was something strange about Ariadne. She had no pictures from past, or any document. It was like she didn't even existed a couple months ago. This was bothering Leon. But who was he to question Ariadne when he was hiding a secret himself. He was the mafia king. What will happen when she will find out?