Lover In The Dark

CASTELLO DI CARTE MAFIA CHRONICLES, BOOK 1 [Also known as PRECARIOUS: THE GAME OF HEARTS] 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀 When my mother's declining health forced me to reconsider my career options, my boss steered me in an unexpected direction. The was simple: get in, get the information, and get the out. Except, it wasn't that easy. Especially when my target was the most nefarious man alive in New York. The closer I got to him, the more I saw sides of him I never expected. He burned me with his scorching touch, demanding and eager gazes. He was determined to have me at all costs. One might think he would stop at that, but—devil, help me—he needed more. More than I was ready to give. There was a reason I never wanted to the Underworld. When my past came crashing onto my doorstep, every lie unravelled, but nothing prepared me for the worst. The truth about the connection between the man I desired and my dead sister. 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐒 We all know what they say about sweet things: when consumed excessively, they turn from savoury to bitter. That was what she was. A poor excuse for a sweet I wanted to devour. I wanted to make her suffer with the same intensity. She deserved it. And so did her scheming sister. Only, I didn’t know the latter was dead, and I might be the one at fault. But did that stop me from craving her? , no. My desire to have her magnified. She became mine the moment she walked into my life with those hauntingly blue eyes. She could give me the one thing I never had in life: happiness. But being the master at ruining everything, how could I ever be the man she wanted me to be?

A boundless adventure is two steps out of your way when one woman is able to handle life on a whim, yet trying to keep it under control can become a mess when four men with personalities far removed from each other collide. Four? It would be selfish of her not to share all of her for them. But make no mistake, impulses have nothing to do with love. It is paramount that you remember that. I can explain the situation to you in a simpler way; a small defenseless animal, cared for by four large dangerous predators. Each of them puts a different world on your back, in a universe of enemies and nothing can go wrong, right? Enjoy before your perfectly manipulable world spirals out of control or they tear your soul apart, in short. You understand. Are you willing to succumb to the most delicious and noxious sensations there can be? ─────── ✿ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ NOTE: COMMENTING outside, on the cover of the book, is important for the work to be more recognized. Leaving comments inside the book, between chapters, is great. However, the reviews, already as I pointed out, will be weighty for the growth of the story. Please comment outside on the cover.

His hand found the small of her back, pulling her even closer. He dipped his head down, capturing her lips in a fierce, demanding kiss. She moaned as he deepened the kiss, his tongue tangling with hers. And then he pulled away from her lips and leaned in, his breath hot against her ear. "What do you want, Erin?" "You," she whispered, her voice trembling. He wasted no time, lifting her up and pressing her against the wall, his hands running up and down her body. "Are you sure you want me, Erin?" he asked, his voice rough with desire. "Most people are warned to stay away from me, Erin. They say I'm a Demon, they say I'd eat their souls and that I would ruin them. So why do you, of all people, want me?" "I don't care about any of that. I want you to ruin me, just as they say." -:- Princess Erin thought death would be the end of her suffering at the hands of Alpha Magnus, her toxic and abusive mate who made her suffer through hell. However, fate had other plans in store for her... Her spiritual powers lead her to Alpha Axel, the notorious and ruthless future leader of Black Blood Pack, who's eyes held the coldest of gazes and who's tongue spoke the most brutal words. And ever since he got a taste of her, he never stopped his quest to feel more of her. As the two alphas battle for control, Erin finds herself caught in the middle of a dangerous love triangle, torn between her feelings for Axel and the pull of destiny with Magnus. Erin must choose, to fight for what she believes in, even if it means sacrificing her heart.

Deep in the night, the ballroom was filled with splendor and dazzling Jewells. Young women showed off their slim figures wearing tight-ass corsets. Eloise shrunk to the corner, adjusting his boobs in her makeshift bra. ‘Fuck who is crazy enough to wear a corset. They want to destroy their ribs, don’t they….’ “Eloise,” a middle-aged woman happily waved at her from the center of a huge crowd. Eloise back away. “that’s my cue to leave. No way am I going over there,” she subtly ran out of the ballroom into the hallway. The cold wind and salty droplets hit her face as she moved closer to the edge of the ship. Suddenly a man in a majestic three-piece suit walked up to her. It was duke Raymond. ‘he must have been chased around by girls. Poor guy having such a handsome face is also dangerous,’ she thought, casually sipping her wine. he moved dangerously closer, panting softly. “Duke you are too close.” She reminded him. He suddenly cupped her face and kissed her lips. His sharp tooth tore into her bottom lips. “hmmm!!” Blood dripped down their connected faces, staining her beautiful white dress red. Eloise pushed him away hurriedly. “Duke! What the hell…” Glancing up, she froze. His eyes were blood red. “I want your blood, Eloise… I want you so bad.” “Huh! I thought you were gay! Hey!”

Lumaki ang tibo na si Roxine Caballero, na matatag at subok na ng panahon. Osto anyos pa lang siya noon nang iwan sila ng kanyang ama, at hindi na ito muling nagpakita pa, kaya labis siyang nagtanim ng sama ng loob rito. Nang ma-ospital ang kan’yang ina dahil sa isang car accident, na-comatose ito, at walang may alam kung magigising pa ba ito. Malaki na ang nagagastos ni Rox sa ospital, pero nais niya pa ring madugtungan pa ang buhay ng kan’yang ina. Kaya ginagawa niya ang lahat para kumita ng pera, kahit kumapit pa siya sa patalim. Isang gabi sa isang private port, tahimik siyang nagmamatyag sa pagdating ng bagong shipment. Nag-aabang siya doon para magnakaw ng imported products, at binibenta niya ‘to sa malaking halaga. Pero tila malas kay Rox ang gabing iyon dahil naka-enkwentro niya si Darcos Ruggieri, isang Italo-Filipino billionaire businessman, at mafia boss. Nadaig siya ni Darcos, at akmang papatayin na sana, pero isang tauhan ng binata ang biglang dumating at pumigil rito. Pinadampot agad ni Darcos si Rox, at dinala sa mansiyon nito. Doon nalaman ng dalaga na matagal na pa lang patay ang tatay niya, at matalik nitong kaibigan si Darcos. Nais ni Rox na tumulong sa paghahanap sa pumatay sa tatay niya, pero hindi siya pinayagan ni Darcos. Nangako ang binata sa kanyang best friend na aalagaan niya ang mag-ina nito, at poprotektahan dahil may gusto ring pumatay sa mga ito. At dahil nga parehong mga siga, at palaban sina Rox at Darcos. Nagmustula silang Tom and Jerry, habang magkasama sa iisang bubong. Ngunit sa huli ay nagka-in love-ban din naman.

Hidup Calista yang awalnya biasa saja menjadi luar biasa ketika ia mengenal Lucas, pria yang selalu mengatakan jika dirinya adalah reinkarnasi cinta pertamanya di masa lalu. Lebih parahnya lagi pria itu mengaku jika ia bukanlah manusia, melainkan seorang Raja Naga. Raja Naga yang datang kepadanya untuk membawanya kembali ke kerajaan dan menjadikannya seorang ratu. Lucas sudah lama menantikannya, menantikan cinta pertamanya yang kembali hidup. Menantikannya bereinkarnasi dan kembali memulai hidup bahagia dengannya. Namun semua tidak berjalan dengan mudah, reinkarnasi cinta pertamanya ini agak berbeda. Lebih kasar, liar dan lebih menantang tentunya. Inilah kisah Lucas dengan segala pesonanya yang berusaha menaklukkan Calista, reinkarnasi cinta pertamanya.

Yanna Simpson's life was forever changed when her parents were brutally killed by werewolves. Fueled by anger and a desire for revenge, she sets out to infiltrate their world and take down the powerful pack responsible for her loss. But when she finally meets Rufus Grayson, the leader of the pack, her mission takes a shocking turn. Rufus is not the monster she expected, and as she delves deeper into the werewolf's world, she discovers a secret about her own existence that threatens to destroy everything she believes in. Will Yanna find the justice she seeks, or will the truth about her past lead to her downfall? Join Yanna on a journey of self-discovery, love, and war in this thrilling tale of secrets and sacrifice.

…“And sweet love,” I said, addressing the scared lady on the bed. “You didn’t steal my man. In fact, you have finally liberated me. Thanks for the favour,” I added before taking a picture of them. Sophia decides to escape from the wreckages of a failed marriage and enjoy her newfound freedom. She soon finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of a man who is twice her age, a silver-fox tycoon with immaculate charm. Their romance ignites against a backdrop of bustling corporate affairs and simmering personal battles. As Sophia's past demons and Dominick's vengeful ex-wife converge like storm fronts, their love becomes both shield and target. Her daughter's safety is now and stake and Sophia must become a mother, a lover and a warrior to navigate the dark crevices of betrayals and half-truths. Would the love between her and her new found romance be the key to their salvation or would it mean their downfall?

Hindi na mapigilan ni Eloisa na tuluyang mahulog ang damdamin sa boss nyang si Andrew. Andrew is a young bachelor at successor ng kompanya. Maraming nagpapantasya dito subalit tila manhid ang lalaki. Even though she knows na one-sided lang ang kanilang relasyon at lalong lalo na malayo ang kanilang estado. He is filthy rich while she was just an employee. Everything started with a challenge she knew she could never win. "It's not like I'm not interested but I want a real relationship. If you want to date me, stop fooling around. and date me for real." Napakurap si Eloisa sa tinuran ng boss nya. Is he for real? How can she trust his words when many guys have left him after a stemy night? She vowed not to fall for anyone and just date. But eventually, she found herself falling much deeper in love with Andrew. Doon nya mas nakilala ang boss and she found out he was as broken as she was. They could actually help each other heal. Noong una ay pilit nyang kinokontrol ang kanyang damdamin hanggang sa hindi na nya nakayanan. She decided she doesnt want to runaway from her feelings so she bravely confessed to him only to be rejected not just once but many times. How far can she go to stay in his life when he couldn't reciprocate her feelings? Bakit tila hindi sya kayang mahalin ng lalaki?

Kiara was the Demon Queen And was ruling the Demon world, but suddenly an angel came to her world. He made emotionless Kiara believe in true love and then killed her brutally. However Kiara wanted her revenge. She was so desperate that her soul travelled in the time space, instead of dying. On the other hand after Kiara's death demon world destroyed, and Kiara's Crown which can give powers beyond their imagination fall in portal which connect all world together, That's why all the demons started searching for the crown. 10 thousands years later, (Human world) In hospital a girl with extraordinary facial features declared dead , but suddenly the girl opens her eyes and says "Prepare for destruction! DEMON QUEEN IS BACK. This time WHOLE UNIVERSE WILL SUFFER MY RAGE!"