Sir Alfred Mehran

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...

Amelia is shattered, meeting with an ex from six years ago, at an event. She, however, returns to the same apartment after some time for a job, since funds are needed to secure the life of her mother. Things turn out well between Eddie and Amelia, one last time and an uncertain relationship begins, indirectly. Eddie is happy to be with her once again, not until the arrival of his ex-wife, Jenna. Amelia, sensing she cannot cope with a rude woman as Jenna, quits her job and heads back to her home. Eddie becomes unhappy once more. Fate happens and it is discovered that Chloe, a daughter Jenna claimed to have for him, is not his. He is now determined to go for Amelia again, but Amelia on the other hand, may not be willing to return with him. Find out in the enthralling novel what fate holds for these individuals.

Heading to college has been Mandy's dream, this dream was about to be shattered when Mandy's father suddenly passes away, the chairman of Omega farms and grains. Mandy has always been protected by her father, but now he is gone. How will she sustain this large farm and it's employees, the bank is also on their neck to pay back a loan. Mandy will do whatever it takes, even if it means taking Bosey's hand for help. Bosey has always been an excellent farm hand who is in love with the Chairman's daughter. He is willing to help her keep the farm, if she will let him help. They will do whatever they can to protect the farm from the bank and from the predator, Frank.

Little did Linxara know, her life was about to take a drastic turn. A chance encounter with a mysterious and powerful stranger would shatter the fragile world she'd built, leaving her captive to his desires... *** Paxton Carson stood at the edge of the rooftop, gazing out over the glittering cityscape. His eyes seemed to bore into the darkness, as if searching for something - or someone. The wind whipped through his hair, but his expression remained unyielding. In that moment, Paxton's thoughts were consumed by a singular obsession: finding the woman who had stolen from him. He would stop at nothing to claim what was his, and make her pay for her betrayal. Little did he know, his quest for revenge would ignite a passion that would destroy them both.

All your secret desires come to life all in one short story. Join in on a wild ride in each chapter as couples share romantic and erotic moments with each other. This is filled with love, lust, and steam. Each couple has their own life and situation in these exhilarating stories brought to life. They are in love and are filthy with one another. Read on to join in on their love life full of love, lust and steam. ******** After these are all published, I'll release my not so steamy one-shots to this as well. I will also be taking requests when it is all done. I will leave an author note when that time comes.

Setelah menghilang 3 tahun lamanya, Kang Wirna kutemukan menjadi seorang pengamen buta di sebuah pasar kaget. Ia menyanyikan sebuah lagu yang sering ia putar di telepon genggamnya ketika kami masih bersama 3 tahun yang lalu. Bersamanya ada seorang bocah lelaki yang tangan kirinya buntung. Apa yang terjadi dengan laki-laki yang sampai sekarang masih menyandang status suami siriku itu? Waktu 3 tahun ternyata telah banyak membawa perubahan pada dirinya yang menghilang dariku tanpa alasan. "Bagaimana kalau suatu saat nanti Abi meninggalkan Ami?" tanyaku risau setelah 2 bulan aku menikah dengannya. "Abi tidak akan pernah meninggalkan Ami walau apapun yang terjadi. Jika itu Abi lakukan, demi Allah, hidup Abi akan sengsara selamanya dan mati dalam keadaan sesat." Kang Wirna mengulangi lagi sumpah yang memang sering ia ucapkan kepadaku. "Lalu jika suatu saat Abi kembali kepada mantan istri Abi, gimana?" lanjutku bertanya. Dan lagi-lagi ia mengulangi sumpahnya. "Itu tidak akan pernah terjadi, Mi..! Jika itu terjadi maka Abi mengangkat sumpah agar Allah menyengsarakan hidup Abi dan seluruh keturunan Abi." "Jangan main-main dengan sumpah, Bi! Bahaya..!" ucapku mengingatkannya kala itu. "Abi sadar kalau Abi telah mengangkat sumpah yang paling tinggi di antara semua sumpah anak manusia dibumi. Abi sudah siap dengan segala konsekwensi dan resikonya. Karena itu tolong Ami percaya kepada Abi." ucapnya berulang kali di banyak malam. Namun bulan kedelapan pernikahan kami Kang Wirna menghilang. Yuk pembaca... ! Kita simak bersama curahan hati seorang istri yang didustakan dan akibat bagi seorang suami yang mempermainkan pernikahan dan menganggap sepele sumpah dan janji.

Five years ago, Selena betrayed Victor. But it wasn’t for greed, power, or hate.It was for a secret worth dying for, Victor’s second-in-command, found out Selena’s secret. He used the secret and forced Selena to set Victor up.Now, Victor is back—stronger, deadlier, and ready to take back what’s his.But when he uncovers the real truth, the war won’t just be for power—it’ll be for something else entirely.

Di jamuan makan, suamiku yang dikenal sebagai pelukis genius itu menggunakan tangannya yang diasuransikan senilai triliunan untuk mengupaskan kepiting bagi asistennya. Semua itu hanya demi membujuk asisten yang sedang tak nafsu makan itu agar mau menyantap sedikit makanan. Sementara itu, aku minum alkohol sampai muntah darah demi menarik investasi untuknya. Saat itu aku hanya meminta dia mengambilkan obat maag untukku. Namun, dia langsung menolak, "Tanganku ini dipakai untuk melukis. Kamu sendiri nggak punya tangan, ya?" Sepuluh tahun lamanya, bahkan alasan penolakannya pun tak pernah berubah. Hari itu, aku tersadar dari mabuk di tengah angin dingin, lalu meminta pengacara menyusun sebuah perjanjian perceraian. Renzo, di perjalanan hidup yang panjang ini, kamu dan aku tak lagi searah.

Not one. Not two. But three men. All three are connected in one way or the other. As a struggling lady with bills to pay, I had no time for love. I was married off to the son of a billionaire, Grey Blackwood, to help raise funds for my mother's health. That was when I discovered there was more to this world. The perfect luxurious life that I pictured became a nightmare after discovering I was getting married to a cold man. I was treated with zero regard. However, I found a comforter. A man with love in his heart. A man who respects me. Tony, my husband's best friend. Wrong? I know. But what would you have me do? Now tell me why I suddenly became an apple in the eyes of my husband's father, Jacob. My life became a mess after we had sex in his office. I thought I was doing it to cover up my discoveries about my birth parents. But that one time, turned into a story of forbidden romance. This isn't a folktale. My name is Lyla Thompson. And this is the story of my life…

Larabelle had always longed for Rexon Delʼtorre's attention. However, there was a thorn in her side - Rexon's brother, Dawzon Delʼtorre, who enjoyed teasing her and even went as far as involving her in his escapades with other girls. Inevitably, she found herself in a situation where her only choice was to agree to his conditions. She married Dawzon for convenience, unaware that she was beginning to develop feelings for him. It was only later on that she discovered their marriage was not legitimate. How will she continue her relationship with him if from the start, everything was just a game?