Fear Of Long Words

"You really thought I would marry someone like you?" His voice was as cold as ice while his blue eyes pierced through me without mercy. "You were just a convenient distraction.Victoria was always the woman I truly wanted by my side." In that moment, I felt my heart shatter into a thousand pieces, but I swore to myself that those would be the last tears I would ever shed for Alexander Reed. Sophia Morgan had always been a dedicated woman who built her career from the ground up. An orphan with no family support, she worked tirelessly until she became the Marketing Director of the Reed Group. When the powerful and arrogant CEO Alexander Reed noticed her, she believed she had found not only love but also a place to belong. After three years as his secret lover, Sophia discovers in the worst way possible that she was merely a pastime for Alexander. During a corporate event, he publicly humiliates her by announcing his engagement to Victoria, Sophia's personal assistant, who had secretly conspired to take her place. Devastated and with nowhere to go, Sophia tries to piece her life back together. But fate has other plans when she is forced to continue working at the same company, facing daily the man who destroyed her heart and the woman who stole her dreams. In a world where power and money make the rules, Sophia will need to find the strength to survive alongside the man who betrayed her, while battling the feelings that still persist in her wounded heart.

  "Kola Matias."      Tinakasan ng kulay ang mukha ni Kola at biglang tila nawalan ng pwersa ang mga binti nya, kasabay ng panlalamig ng kaniyang mga kamay nang mapagsino ang lalaking kaharap ngayon. Gustuhin man niyang tumakbo palabas ng opisina ay hindi niya magawa dahil nanigas na siya ng tuluyan sa kinatatayuan. Hindi na nga niya napapansin ang pagpigil niya sa kaniyang hininga na tila ba sa ganoong paraan ay magising siya kung panaginip lamang iyon.     "You..." usal niya na nakarating sa pandinig ng lalaki.      Nagpakawala ng nakalolokong ngiti si Demus.     "Remember me, Ms. Matias?" Hindi maari! Ang bilyonaryong si Demus Moretti pala ang lalaking naka one-night stand niya kagabi!

Wala sa plano ni Isabella Santos na ma-assign bilang executive assistant ng CEO ng Hale & Co. Enterprises. Tahimik at simple ang buhay niya sa Finance Department—hanggang sa pansamantala siyang ilipat bilang assistant ni Sebastian Hale: cold, intimidating, at hindi mo basta-basta mabasa. For years, Sebastian kept his feelings hidden behind strict rules and cold stares. Boss siya. Period. Pero just when he finally opened up, someone from Isabella’s past returned—someone who once had her heart… and maybe still does. Now Isabella is torn. Will she take a chance on the man who finally let his guard down? Or will she fall again for the one who never really left her heart?

Genre: Dark Romance, Billionaire, BDSM, Mafia, Dual Identity Blurb: By day, Nora Ellis is the efficient, sharp-tongued secretary to the elusive billionaire, David Reid. By night, she becomes Mistress Scarlet – the masked dominatrix who commands The Red Room. Her two lives never touch. Until the night her boss walks into her world as a new client. David's no stranger to control: by day, he's the ruthless CEO with a hidden mafia empire; by night, he's her most demanding client, unaware the masked submissive he craves is the woman who knows his every secret. What starts as forbidden pleasure turns into a dangerous obsession, one that blurs the lines between power, pain, and love. As enemies close in and Nora’s past resurfaces, she must decide which part of herself to save… the woman he commands, or the woman who could destroy him. Trigger Warning: This story contains explicit BDSM scenes (including dominance/submission dynamics, impact play, restraint, and sensory deprivation), graphic depictions of gun violence and murder, kidnapping attempts, mafia-related threats and organized crime elements, alcohol use, and themes of secrecy, betrayal, and emotional manipulation. Reader discretion is advised – safe, sane, and consensual practices are emphasized, but content may be intense for some.

They say every wolf has a fated mate. But not me. I was cursed, mateless, wolfless… worthless. My mates die before they can claim me. One by one, death takes them. And fear makes the others run. So my family did what they thought was best. Sold me off like I was nothing. But then… Two survives. One Mafia Alpha. One Devil. Now I’m caught between a past mate and a devil who would burn the world for me. Again. They both want me. They both burn for me. But only one is mine and only one will survive. Deep down, I'm terrified I know who. And you know too. "When the devil finds his bride, and they two become one. There will be chaos in the world." These words confirmed my fears. Sit tight with your legs soaked in water and pick up MATED TO DARKNESS, cause it'll be a long and fast one.

I return to the country after attending an international anesthesia academic conference. That's when I see the news of my boyfriend and twin sister getting married. I'm anxious to verify its authenticity, but my sister drugs me and induces me. "A substitute's child will only be an unwelcome bastard even if it's born. I'm just helping it move on to a better life." Then, she slices me open with a scalpel. She gouges my womb out, causing me to die from significant blood loss. Meanwhile, my boyfriend believes her lies. He's sure he's not the father of my child. He ignores my messages begging him to save me. Instead, he spreads the word about me eloping with someone else. He even wipes all traces of me from his life. "I will never see her again, forever and ever." Five years later, surveillance footage of my sister cruelly murdering me surfaces.

Bagi Lily, merantau ke kota besar bukanlah pilihan mudah. Gadis sederhana itu rela meninggalkan rumah demi membantu perekonomian keluarganya. Dan kini, ia berharap bisa mendapatkan pekerjaan tetap sebagai sekretaris di perusahaan PT.ELFANO. Namun, di hari pertamanya, sebuah insiden membuat segalanya kacau. Lily menolong seorang ibu yang dijambret—dan tanpa sengaja menuduh pria berjas hitam yang ternyata bukan pelakunya. Malu, gugup, dan berharap tak pernah bertemu lagi dengan pria itu… Lily justru dikejutkan saat menyadari kenyataan pahit: pria yang ia tuduh jambret adalah CEO PT.ELFANO, bos barunya sendiri. Sejak hari itu, pekerjaan Lily tak lagi sederhana. Ia harus berhadapan dengan CEO muda yang dingin, arogan, sekaligus menyimpan pesona berbahaya. Apakah Lily mampu bertahan di bawah tekanan dan membuktikan dirinya? Atau justru pertemuan tak sengaja itu akan mengubah hidupnya selamanya?

Emma Winters thought she had it all—a loving boyfriend, a promising future, and dreams of happily ever after. But everything shatters when she stumbles upon her boyfriend marrying another woman. Heartbroken and betrayed, Emma flees to her hometown of Zeden to start over, vowing to rebuild her life on her own terms. However, fate has other plans. On her first night back, a spontaneous decision leads to a passionate encounter with a mysterious stranger. What was supposed to be a fleeting escape from her pain becomes far more complicated when she starts her new job—and discovers her new boss is none other than Christopher Jacobs, the enigmatic man she spent the night with. As Emma struggles to keep her professional boundaries intact, Christopher is relentless in his pursuit, determined to prove that love at first sight exists. But with a scheming fiancée, a controlling mother, and a vengeful cousin pulling the strings, their love story is anything but simple. When the stakes escalate and Emma’s life is put in jeopardy, Christopher must make a choice: protect his family’s legacy or risk everything for the woman who holds his heart. Will Emma and Christopher overcome the odds, or will their love be another casualty of betrayal?

Ariana Lincoln thought heartbreak was the worst thing she’d face the night she walked in on her boyfriend and best friend in the bathroom of a nightclub. But when a reckless, drunken mistake with a mysterious stranger spirals into a shocking discovery, her life changes forever. The man she slept with? Jaxon Devereaux—her father’s billionaire boss and the most powerful CEO in the world. Thrown into a forbidden web of Lust, Ariana finds herself working under the ruthless man who haunts her every thought—and who wants nothing more than to break her. But secrets don’t stay buried for long. As danger circles from every side, and Jaxon’s twisted past unravels. Ariana must find away to survive without getting burned. He was her father’s boss. She was his forbidden mistake. But what happens when that mistake becomes everything?

Everything in Amelia Hart’s life came crashing down the day her father’s company went bankrupt. Left with piles of debt, a sick younger brother, and no clear way out, she walked into the office of the cold, ruthless billionaire CEO she worked for—Lucas Stone—with nothing to lose and a desperate plea in her eyes. Except… “I have a proposition,” Lucas said, his voice cold and commanding. He slid a document across the table. “A contract marriage. Six months. You get the money to save your family. I get what I want.” His gaze dropped to her trembling fingers. “You’re just my assistant, Amelia. Don’t think for a second this makes you worthy.” “But still, Mr. Stone,” I replied, holding back my tears. “I’ll marry you, and I’ll keep to your terms.” His cruel smile widened. “You just signed your soul away, Miss Hart.” But what neither of them expected… was the night that changed everything. And the test that came back positive. She’s pregnant… for her boss.