Romance But Not Romantic Chapter 1

Anateya Berretta had her entire life mapped out. Get good grades, get her MBA, and take over her papi's security company as his sole heir. However, papi messed up and now she was a bargaining chip held hostage by New York's No. 1 Mafia Lord. It certainly didn't help that she'd met the man before, and yearned for him like no other. Romero Bartolone was at the peak of his rule when he lost his favorite casino in an organized attack. Now he was out one billion, with countless elitists jonesing for the returns on their backdoor investment. She was only supposed to be a hostage, but he couldn't stay away from the alluring light inside her that called to his darkness. First things first, a debt was owed-- and if someone had to pay-- why not her? Besides, she was entangled in the game of the underground now, and he was the only monster who could keep her safe. Still, with dangers lurking all around, they remain vulnerable in the most high-stakes game of all, the game of hearts. And he'd burn the world... so as long as he didn't lose. [Nb: This is a dark romance book intended for mature audiences. Reader's discretion is advised.] No. of Chapters To Be Released: ~50

After the rising of humankind, creatures of the night were forced to fallback when they were almost faced with extinction, driving them into hiding. Many years have passed and a new creation emerged from death, roaming the new world with vague memories, trying to remember who she is. But little did she know her DNA was the key to end an ancient war, and a power source humans envied.

I was eighteen when I got together with Sam Bennett. We were in love for two years—at least, that was what I thought—until I found out I was nothing more than a stand-in for someone else. After a huge fight, we broke up. Not long after, Paxton Gibson, the warm and caring senior who had always looked out for me, began pursuing me passionately. He was persistent, unwavering, and so sincere that I finally let down my guard and accepted him. Just when I thought I had finally found true happiness, I overheard a phone call between Paxton and Sam. “Don’t worry, Leah trusts me completely. Take good care of Georgina. The surgery will happen soon.” In the end, when I really did disappear, they changed their minds. “Leah, come home with me, please?” I smiled, at peace with myself. “But I haven’t had a home for a long time.”

Aldo doesn't want to get married or date because he thinks he's too perfect for imperfect women. Everyone knows the principle of the perfectionary man. However, when he met Key again. A peculiar girl, has an allergy to tears and hates Aldo a lot. Makes the arrogant youth's ambition collapse. Because, from then until now. No girl is perfect, no girl can be side by side. Except for him-- Key Rogers--. The girl and her childhood best friend who is so insensitive to all the attention that Aldo is giving her.

UNDER HEAVY EDITING. ***** He chuckled at her desperate attempt to make the lie believable. "Pretty little liar, your face betrays a lot, sadly" he placed his hand on her cheeks, his face dark "you can't run from me, Maya; no matter how hard you try to, I'll always find you. Even in the deepest part of hell, And when I find you, you get punished according to how long you were away from me, understand?" His tone was so soft and gentle it could have fooled anybody but not her. She could see through him, and She trembled under his touch. "Y-yes, maestro" **** Though her sister commits the crime, Maya Alfredo is turned in by her parents to be punished by the Ruthless Don Damon Xavier for selling information about the Costa Nostra to the police. Her world is overturned and shattered; she is taken to the Don's Manor, where she is owned by him and treated like his plaything, meanwhile knowing his intentions to destroy her. But then things get dark in the Don's Manor, with the presence of Derinem Xavier. Maya doesn't stand a chance in Damon's furnace. Will he destroy her and everything she loves for the sins he thinks she committed? Or does luck have other plans for her? Note— This is a dark romance. Not all lovey-dovey. ML is a psychopath. Trigger warnings!!! **** TO READ THE EDITED VERSION, PLEASE LOG OUT AND LOG IN AGAIN.

Elena Brown risked her life protecting her pack leaders against the invaders of the Black Moon Pack, led by a ruthless alpha, John Williams. Elena loses everything in this, her family dies, and is left alone. Her alpha tells her to let them take her and kill Alpha William during the mating ceremony. But things don't go as planned as Elena meets her mate on the day. Alpha William's son. Jake.

Her name is Luna. No one sees her except her twin sister. She envies her twin sister's life, although their parents never failed to tell her they love her even though they can't see her. Luna was in total darkness while her twin sister had the life she wanted to be. She wanted to be as happy as her twin sister, but how? She's invisible. The thought depresses her so much that it leads her to run away from the palace. However, she accidentally fell into the portal, going to other dimensions that she didn't know existed. She doesn't know how to come back to her world. Later on, she accepts her fate and lives a life of being in different places, especially when something strange happens to her. She misses her family so much, but how could she come back? Will she remain forever in different dimensions? Will she survive alone? Unexpectedly, a twist happened. Leena, twin sister of Luna, fell into the portal too when she learned that her twin sister accidentally fell into the mysterious portal tree. However, fate never let them see each other and she's gone to a different dimension. The twins face a different path. Will Leena find Luna? Will they reunite again?

One organization; five merciless women. Behind their innocent faces hide their true identities. They can kill without feeling guilty. Mercy? It has never been in their vocabulary. There's only one rule to keep you alive; OBEY & NEVER BETRAY. You have been warned. Welcome to Atrómitos Orgánosí ! I am Sophia Nicolle Panopio, also known as POISONER. "Beware of what you eat, honey." - - - Sophia is well-versed in various types of toxins. She's the type of woman you wouldn't want to fight with; she can kill you without you even realizing it. Poison is her expertise but then, Matthew Laqueza came into the picture. Ang lalaking magsisilbing lason sa buhay niya na kailanman ay hindi niya makokontrol. Will she even find an antidote for it?

Eighteen-year-old Caleb Greyson has always felt like he didn’t quite belong. Born as an unexpected child to parents who never truly wanted him, he’s spent most of his life feeling like an afterthought. Now, with a recent heartbreak weighing heavily on him, Caleb sees college as his chance for a fresh start—a place where he can finally create his own identity, free from the shadows of his past. Arriving at the University of Delaware, he’s eager to leave behind the pain and loneliness, but life has a way of challenging even the best-laid plans Is he ready for the people and experiences that will shape his future? Or will the weight of his past keep him from embracing the life he’s always longed for?

Hurt, wounded and mared, Fiona Johnson is born. Her identity changed, her kind heartedness learnt to be mean and she sealed off emotions until she succeeded in avenging her parents death and getting back her inheritance. Kindness is weakness,she thought. Now she believed in giving to the world what it forced her to swallow. Pain and betrayals have a way of turning the meekest of men to be brutal, it's simply survival. This is the story of Fiona Johnson who used to be Isabella Manor. The story of her weakness to her strength and the triumph of bringing her enemies down on their kneels.