Old Man Zangetsu

When Serena's corrupt husband sells her at an underground auction to pay his debts, she thinks her life is over. The mysterious masked man who buys her for $100 million has other plans. Taken to his fortress-like penthouse, Serena discovers her new "husband" is the most dangerous crime lord on the East Coast. But when he finally removes his mask, she's faced with an impossible truth that shatters everything she thought she knew. He's supposed to be dead. Now she's trapped between a past that haunts her and a future that terrifies her. But in a world where power is everything and trust is deadly, Serena is about to discover she's far more dangerous than anyone imagined. Because some women aren't meant to be saved... **They're meant to rule.** *But who's really playing who in this deadly game of love and revenge?*

“She is MINE!” Those were the words of the charming man to whom Brynlee’s greedy stepmother sold her. After being tortured several times by her, she was eager to use her as a sex tool for financial gain. That’s when Maverick came along. She was unwilling to be traded to a stranger despite wanting to break free from her family—a very hot and dashing stranger. After he defended her, she found herself unable to resist, and before she knew it, she was taken to his dwelling—in the forest! Was he a fugitive? If not, who was he? “I am the Lycan King, and you are my bride—my chosen bride and mate.” Although she was grateful for his help, that doesn’t mean she would get married to a supernatural being that only exists in movies! Sadly, she has to come to terms with it. What would happen when Brynlee was so pampered and spoiled by the man she was supposed to fear? Would she embrace her fate as a human involved with a werewolf, or does destiny have other plans for her?

Elena(FL) is given away by her family as a payment for their debt and thereafter, sold to the mafia at an auction. She begins her new life as a maid in the grand mansion of the notorious mafia don, Luciano Moretti(ML), and plans to remain invisible. Luciano Moretti is the Don of the Chicago outfit, a man known for his ruthlessness. The first encounter with Elena disrupts Luciano’s carefully constructed life, he finds himself drawn to her innocence and in turn Elena is intrigued by the enigma of a man. Despite their obvious differences, unexpected sparks ignite between them, Elena(FL) discovers that beneath Luciano’s tough exterior, there's a man who could be loved. But as they navigate their feelings, forces in their world threatens to destroy their happiness and keep them apart. Will they succeed? What role will Franco play in her life?

Lina Gray never thought love would betray her. Until the man she trusted, traded her life to pay his debts. Delivered into the hands of Carlino Lacentra, the Mafia king whose name ends conversations. Lina is stripped of choice and crowned Donna to secure a throne she never asked for. In his world, power is law, loyalty is currency, and a woman beside the king is never just a woman. She hates him. He refuses to let himself want her. But resentment has a way of turning into something far more dangerous. As enemies circle and secrets surface, Lina becomes more than collateral—she becomes leverage. And when the truth of her existence threatens to burn the empire from the inside out, survival demands a choice that love alone cannot protect her from. Some crowns aren’t meant to be worn. Some loves cost everything. And when Lina finally runs, the question isn’t whether she’ll escape, but what she’ll have to leave behind to do it.

Emily never imagined that the man meant to protect her would be the one to sell her off like property. Betrayed by her own blood and thrown into a world ruled by power, secrets, and obsession, she finds herself at the mercy of James Bolton—a dangerously charming billionaire with eyes as cold as the empire he built. But James doesn’t just want Emily’s body. He wants her fire. Her fury. Her soul. Offered a twisted deal—marry him and take revenge on those who ruined her—Emily must choose between survival and surrender. With every touch, every stolen kiss, and every cruel command, she’s pulled deeper into his web of manipulation, dark desire, and a past neither of them can escape. In a world where love feels like war and pain dances with passion, can Emily break free… or will she become the next shattered doll in the devil’s collection? Some cages are made of silk… and some devils wear tailored suits.

Logan DeAngelo, one of the top ruthless and feared Italian Mafia boss in the country is reeling from a painful loss in his business inflicted by a peasant family whom he swears to make pay in blood. Everything is about to be upturned when he gets a beauty as collateral. Nothing seemed to matter more until the night he was given Layla Quins, thrown into his arms Layla is suffering from a painful heartbreak from her first ever love and pain from not being able to get into college like her few friends, but life is about to get ten times worse when her parents sold her to a mafia lord without looking at her. Layla thought living with a psycho had to be the worst thing. But the longer she stayed, the more sh found reasons to stop trying to escape and getting punished. But she was gambling with her life and sanity, but she knew it was too late. Because she was getting drawn into this man's darkness and it was bound to consume her.

Logan DeAngelo, one of the top ruthless and feared Italian Mafia boss in the country is reeling from a painful loss in his business inflicted by a peasant family whom he swears to make pay in blood. Everything is about to be upturned when he gets a beauty as collateral. Nothing seemed to matter more until the night he was given Layla Quins, thrown into his arms Layla is suffering from a painful heartbreak from her first ever love and pain from not being able to get into college like her few friends, but life is about to get ten times worse when her parents sold her to a mafia lord without looking at her. Layla thought living with a psycho had to be the worst thing. But the longer she stayed, the more sh found reasons to stop trying to escape and getting punished. But she was gambling with her life and sanity, but she knew it was too late. Because she was getting drawn into this man's darkness and it was bound to consume her.

Anne Jacobs hears what others keep hidden—their fears, their fantasies, their lies. It’s how she survived high school. It’s how she stayed invisible. Until Victor Blackwood decided she shouldn’t be. Victor is handsome, brilliant, and frighteningly attentive. He claims to love her, to protect her. But the thoughts behind his perfect smile are darker than anything Anne has heard before. And when those around her start to fall—bullies silenced, enemies destroyed—Anne realizes she’s not just loved. She’s owned. Now she must decide: expose him and risk becoming his next fixation… or stay close and try to control the monster who claims her heart. In a world where thoughts betray, love is the most dangerous lie of all.

Colt Axezus Nerro is a businessman. It was only on his profile that he stated that he wanted to tour the world in search of his soul mate. But it's been a hundred years since he started seeking, and he still hasn't found his mate. Then Colt received an invitation. It was an invitation to an auction. Even though he didn't want to go, Colt went to the auction hall nevertheless because of his instinct. And it was at the auction that Colt discovered Lilith Saaverde, one of the sale's items. Colt had an odd reaction to Lilith. He's very interested in her. Lilith Saaverde was also sold by an Alpha at that time, which Lilith is unaware of. As one by one, the mysteries are uncovered... Are they willing to put their lives on the line for their love? ….

A girl who wouldn’t be missed finds herself in the hands of a ruthless kidnapper. How will she escape? Does she want to?