Hidden Desire

Isla Romano’s life was shattered the night Antonio DeLuca, the ruthless mafia boss, murdered her father before her eyes. Consumed by grief and vengeance, Isla sets her sights on the one person she holds responsible: Antonio’s son, Dante DeLuca. But as she infiltrates the DeLuca empire, seeking to destroy the man who ruined her life, Isla finds herself entangled in a dangerous game with Dante—one she never expected. Dante is everything Isla hates, yet there’s an undeniable connection between them that pulls her deeper into his world. Her mission was simple: destroy Antonio. But as her obsession with Dante grows, she must decide if vengeance will be worth the cost of losing herself—and the man she never thought she’d desire. In a twisted dance of power, passion, and revenge, Isla’s love for her father’s memory might just lead her into a darker path than she ever imagined, and Dante’s unrelenting obsession with her could either be their salvation or their doom. Will Isla’s thirst for revenge cloud her judgment, or will she finally come to terms with the truth that her heart may already belong to the enemy? ---

Calista never thought that her life would be as complicated as it is now, many things had been taken away from her. Until she feld there was no hope anymore to continue living. Who would have thought that the universe had other whises, someone come into her life and gave the color that made Calista's life full of bright colors. From there the story of Calista starts her life again with someone she loves.

This is a story of a girl who will do everything for her family, Patrisse Luisa Fuentejo, decided to work in a famous clothing line for her sister’s medications. Months has passed, Jairus suddenly fell in love with her secretary without him knowing.. Will they fell in love with each other or stay as colleague?

Stella Rivers thought she had left her painful past behind—until she crossed paths with Jack Norman, her ruthless billionaire boss. Bound by a mutual agreement, their contract marriage is meant to be nothing more than a calculated move. But as passion ignites and old wounds resurface, their carefully constructed facade begins to crack. Jack, haunted by his own demons, finds himself drawn to Stella in ways he can’t explain. Stella, desperate to leave a legacy amidst the ticking clock of her secret illness, discovers a startling connection to the one person she swore to keep her distance from. But in a world of power and deceit, no secret stays buried forever. When shocking truths emerge, loyalties are tested, and dangerous enemies close in, Stella and Jack must confront their darkest fears to protect what matters most. Caught in a web of lies, love becomes the ultimate risk. Will they unravel the truth before it’s too late? Or will their pasts destroy their future? Love, Lies, and Legacy is a gripping tale of betrayal, redemption, and a love strong enough to defy all odds.

"When are you coming home, baby?" "Do I have to answer that question?" If I could choose my destiny, I'd like to live a simple life as long as I could see my husband every day. However, regrets always come too late. Mas Ares will never be able to come home because...

Losing this war means captured by the enemy empire and considered as their prostitutes and servants. Dreaming that situation made my heart race even more. I settled myself on the floor, close to the door. Time passed but no one came unlocking the door and allow me to fight for our pride. "Attention..." the speaker said loudly. I quickly stood up and I could feel my heart coming out of the skin. Anything can be announced at this moment. " As the Prince of Pratapgarh killed mercilessly by our strongest army, I declare the war won by the Mahabaleshgarh and all the property belonging to Pratapgarh claimed by our empire including all Money, Royalties, children and all the ladies..." I Stood Frozen at that moment. I can't hear anything else. I tried escaping the place but suddenly the door stand banged open. I ran and in the hurry, I banged to the table and fell to the floor. I tried to stand up but They came fastly and one of them caught me by pulling my hair and made me stand. It hurt like hell. I cried, I cried loudly feeling the fear and most of all losing my everything. The person holding my hair try to press his hand against my cheeks and then one of them said " Keep her for the Prince, she is the Princess Abhishree" "yes... I agree, Don't touch her. Princess can only be the prostitute of the Prince" Another one said. ~~~ The story is set back in the sixteen century When The most powerful empire Mahableshgarh attacked the other Empire Pratapgarh and won the battle effortlessly. They would be treated as prostitutes, Raped, work as a slave and in the most dangerous condition sold or killed. THE BATTLE IS NOT ENDED YET Mature content!!!

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

“I want you, Trsh, can't you see that?” He questioned, and I scoffed, my eyes holding nothing but anger and hatred for him. “You hurt me!” I charged at him. “And I'm ready to make things right? Like it or not, it's you I want. You're mine, Trisj.” ****** The birthday surprise she had hoped for turned out to be her worst nightmare. Trisha thought she was finally okay, but when she got betrayed by her mate and got rejected, she saw her world crumbling to her feet. From trying to get drunk in order to wash off the bitter memories of getting betrayed by her mate, she found herself having a one-night stand with the Alpha and then running away. Now she is left with no choice but to accept the cruel fate that was forced upon her. But out of the ashes of her life, she was determined to emerge, not as that weak and wretched girl of before, but as someone worth looking up to. Will she defeat her bitter fate and find the happiness she craves for?, Will love ever be an option for her again? Only time will tell.

“Bumi ini nyaris musnah. Tapi, bukankah itu lebih baik?” ucap gadis muda dengan tatapan kosong. Beberapa kali ia mengumpat dan memukul kepalanya. Tapi ia sadar, semuanya tidak akan sama seperti yang ia harapkan. Ia berpikir dan mulai tertawa, akankah semua yang terjadi, biarlah terjadi begitu saja. Tidak perlu ada perubahan. “Hahaha, untuk apa aku membantu mereka? Jika memang mereka mati, bukankah itu takdir?” ucap gadis itu sekali lagi. Bulir air mata tak bisa terhentikan kali ini. Saat itu, berpasang-pasang mata mungil menatap dengan penuh harap. Namun, gadis muda itu hanya bisa menyalahkan dirinya atas apa yang telah terjadi. Ia sadar, semua hal berharga dalam hidupnya sudah tidak ada. Ia sadar, bahwa apa yang ia lakukan bertahun-tahun lalu, akan berakhir seperti ini. Namun apa daya seorang gadis muda yang hanya ingin membuat semuanya baik-baik saja. Yang ia tau, di dalam lubuk hatinya hanya ada tekad untuk terus berjuang. Ya, inilah mimpi Liana, gadis muda itu.Cover edit by Canva, background by pexel.

"...You want me to go to another town as you date and later marry some other lady whom you underestimate to be stupid, and I’ll be your mistress until the day that I’ll realize that I lost everything for you… you want me to sit back and wait as I grow old and see another woman bear your children.”