Courting Stage

Anna is a nineteen year old dropout who was brought up by her single mom, she is known for always causing trouble and due to her nasty behaviour, her mother had no choice but to sell her to Carlos Jaxon known by his stage name CJ who is a singer and the heir to P&K company, one of the most popular company in the state, he was rumoured to be gay leaving his fans devastated, the rumour affected him and the music industry , his father gave him 30days to prove to people that he is not gay or he is going to set him up in an arranged marriage, so many things went from good to bad and he has to prove to them that he is not a gay but how ??

Nico Moretti is on a mission to destroy the DeLuca family for their betrayal, but his plans take an unexpected turn when he meets Sophia Ivanova. A powerful woman with her own vendetta, she believes the DeLucas killed her parents—until she learns the true mastermind was Damian Volkov’s father. As they uncover a hidden syndicate, The Revenant’s Hand, manipulating their families, trust and desire grow between them. When Nico is nearly killed, Sophia must choose between revenge or saving the man she loves. Together, they take down the DeLucas, but the war isn’t over. Nico’s sister, Caterina, reveals a deeper conspiracy, setting the stage for the next battle.

On our wedding day, my fiancée humiliated me in front of everyone. She postponed the ceremony, not for an emergency, but to throw a lavish wedding for her childhood friend's pet hamster. Dressed in my tailored suit, I got shoved off the stage and was laughed at by everyone. My mom couldn't take the humiliation. Her heart gave out, and no ambulance could save her. Days after we buried her, my fiancée reappeared, demanding that I donate a kidney to that friend. The surgery nearly killed me, leaving me broken and betrayed. It prompted me to end things with her. She spiraled into regret, tormenting herself to win me back.

Due to the world being overrun with wolves, it is almost impossible to find your true mate, but that is exactly what happens to Willow Green. To ensure her mother and little brother survives, Willow makes a choice. A decision that sees her paraded on a stage in front of desperate humans and being sold to the highest bidder. Only the highest bidder isn't human. Zane Hallow is the Alpha of Night Watch. The last thing he was expecting was to pick up a delicious scent on the way to a meeting. Slipping in amongst the crowd, he is disgusted by what he sees, that is until Willow walks on the stage. In that second, he knew he wasn't leaving until she was his.

**Title: RATED 18 COMPILATION *** Rated 18 Compilation is a sizzling collection of erotic short stories that ignite the senses and unravel hidden desires. Each tale plunges into the heat of forbidden encounters: a chance meeting in a rain-soaked alley sparks untamed passion, a mysterious stranger at a masquerade ball unveils secret longings, and a quiet bookstore becomes the stage for a slow, teasing seduction. With vivid, sensual prose, these stories explore the raw intensity of lust, the thrill of surrender, and the electric pull of connection in unexpected places. Perfect for those who crave steamy, uninhibited narratives that linger long after the page is turned. Warning: Explicit sexual content, mature themes, and graphic depictions of intimacy. For readers 18+ only.

The doctors said it was over—stage four, nothing left to fight. I had three days, max. I signed the organ donor papers myself. If I was gonna die, at least someone else could get a second shot. Told my family I was sick. But my so-called sister—the doctor—shrugged it off like I was making it up. She convinced them I was losing it, not dying. My parents and fiancé fell for it. Handed me over like she was some hero. She wasn't. She pushed me closer to the end. And when I finally died, the same people who wouldn't listen cried like they hadn't let it happen.

Anya Who would have thought turning 21 would change my life and send me into the depths of hell and into the arms of a bad man. A very bad man who has a vendetta against my father. He can never know who I am or my life is over before it even begins. I'm kidnapped during my birthday celebration and tossed into the underground of a hotel to be auctioned off, then bought by the very same man who would love to watch me bleed. I do the only thing I can - fake it, if only to survive one more night. I tell him my name is Anika and he seems to buy my excuses. But how long can I hide behind a mask and how long before he learns of my true identity and brutalizes me for revenge? I'll pay for my father's sins. Maybe even with my life. *** Bastien I've never claimed to be a good man. I trade in the dark; anything, save for humans, can be up for sale to the highest bidder. The king of the black market, this city is my playground. All until tonight... All until her… The auction is held at my hotel once every four months with one iron clad rule in place: no trafficking. So to say that I'm shocked to find her on my stage amongst the goods like a precious lamb to the slaughter is putting it lightly. I had to buy her to appease one of my biggest clients, but the more I look at her, the more I realise… That I want her to be mine alone. But who is this little doll truly and why did she end up on my stage, ready to be sold to the highest bidder?

Adeline has been in love with Blake Rhodes for as long as she could remember-twelve years of silent yearning turned into three loveless years of marriage. She has always wanted him to return her love. However, Blake's heart is clouded by manipulation and misunderstandings, with the shadows cast by Adeline's half-sister Rebecca. Unknown to Blake, it is not Rebecca who is dying but Adeline. Adeline has stage four cancer, a secret she holds tightly, even as Blake is forcing her to give her blood-and a kidney-to save Rebecca. So, while Rebecca is faking being ill for Blake, Adeline keeps the pain to herself and silently suffers by sacrificing all her possessions for the man who doesn't perceive her value.

In Emberfall Woods, 20-year-old Alya Dawn steps into her role as the Dawn Pack’s alpha, her crescent star tattoo pulsing with untested power. As whispers of the marrow god’s return stir fear, Kael Varn, a brooding exiled alpha, arrives, igniting a mate bond that complicates her leadership. The cult leader Veyra unleashes blood rituals, forcing Alya to unite her pack through mind-linked battles and steamy moments with Kael. A shocking betrayal and a lunar temple clash reveal Alya’s strength, but Veyra’s escape sets the stage for a larger war. With bold women leading the charge, primal wolf transitions, and a vibrant pack dynamic, Alya’s journey hooks you into a world of loyalty, love, and sacrifice.

It was the thirtieth anniversary of my alma mater, and I had been invited back to give a speech. But as I stepped on stage, my husband's illegitimate son rushed toward me, brandishing a knife. His accusations rang through the hall: I was a homewrecker, the woman who had driven his mother to her death. He went even further, kidnapping my daughter and threatening her safety unless I publicly read a letter of confession. I was beaten to within an inch of my life, my body battered and bruised. I demanded my husband come forward and confront the truth. Instead, he turned on me. "I was forced to be with you in the first place!" my husband spat, venom dripping from every word. "You're the real mistress!"