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Damien Logan, a ruthless billionaire, is used to control and power. But his life is shaken after a one-night stand with a mysterious woman, Ariana. When he wakes up to find her gone, he assumes they’ll never meet again until fate steps in. Struggling with debt and the loss of her job, Ariana unexpectedly finds herself back in Damien's world. Faced with his grandfather’s demand to marry a woman of his choosing, Damien comes up with a bold plan: a marriage contract with Ariana. In exchange for pretending to be his wife, she’ll get the financial stability she needs. Reluctantly, Ariana agrees, stepping into a life of wealth and lies. But as their fake marriage goes on, their walls start to crack. The line between pretending and real feelings starts to blur. Secrets and insecurities threaten to ruin everything. Can a love built on a lie survive, or will their contract end before they find each other’s hearts?

"I thought you really liked me." She whispered with moist hazel eyes and despair. His heart spasmed at the view, seeing how hurt she is. For a moment or two his steal gray eyes filled with solicitude for her which he immediately brushed off as his ego and self-esteem overpowered his mind. He chuckled softly taking slow predatory steps towards her. "Oh darling! I never thought you to be this immature. I just manipulated you to think that way. Only thing i feel for you is lust and vengeance." With smirk on his face he approached her slowly yet in long strides. She stepped back with fear written all over her face till her back hit the wall. .. Fascinated is a story of an innocent maiden catching eyes of stubborn billionaire who instantly becames obsessed with her. But does will she comply with his desires?

There's nothing more shattering than hearing that you're signed off as a collateral to marry in order to clear off your uncle's stupid debts. "So this is it" I pull the hoodie over my head and grab my duffel bag that is already stuffed with all my important stuff that I need for survival. Carefully I jump down my window into the bushes below skillfully. I've done this a lot of times that I've mastered the art of jumping down my window. Today is different though, I'm not coming back here, never! I cannot accept marrying some rich ass junkie. I dust the leaves off my clothe and with feathery steps, I make out of the driveway. A bright headlight of a car points at me making me freeze in my tracks, another car stops and the door of the car opens. There's always only one option, Run!

Emma has always been the wolfless black sheep in her werewolf family, enduring the sting of betrayal from both her boyfriend and her own flesh and blood. The cruel twist of fate leads her to Nicholas, her powerful brother-in-law, who is left paralysed after a tragic accident—but that’s just the beginning. Emma's sister, entangled in deceit with her so-called "fateful mate," mocks Emma's inability to understand the pull of true werewolf bonds. However, as secrets unravel, Nicholas discovers Emma is his second chance mate. His heart buried beneath layers of hurt, Nicholas makes an outrageous proposition: if Emma becomes his nurse, he will save her family’s crumbling company. In a ballet of tension and forbidden desire, Emma steps into a world where every touch sends shivers, and every glance binds them closer. Will their hearts heal and embrace destiny, or will the ghosts of the past and the weight of betrayal tear them apart?

"I am married!" I spat into his face. "You can't just walk in here and spew nonsense just because I am carrying your baby." His smirk returned and I realised that I made a mistake that day. That day, I thought I was getting into bed with a gentle soul. But this man in front of me has the darkest of auras. It is the kind that makes it hard to look away or slam the door in his face. So, when he took two more steps closer, I could barely move. Then, he said, "I don't care if you are married because now that I have seen you, it is a must you come with me." ~~~~~ Carrie, on the run from her impending wedding, found herself entangled in a reckless one-night stand with a mysterious and affluent stranger. Little did she know that this fleeting moment of passion would weave a fate she could never escape.

Anna Valerian's life takes an unexpected turn when a single moment of betrayal pulls her into the arms of Jace Lysander, a man as enigmatic as he is dangerous. Their rushed union is shrouded in secrets, their connection electric yet fragile. But as Anna steps into Jace’s world, she realizes her own past is far darker and more twisted than she ever imagined. In a house filled with whispers of deceit and a family bound by treachery, Anna must navigate the delicate line between loyalty and survival. Jace’s gaze promises both salvation and ruin, and every step forward uncovers another devastating truth. As the walls close in, trust becomes a deadly gamble, and Anna finds herself questioning not just her husband’s motive but her own place in a game she never agreed to play. In a tale of love, revenge, and shattered illusions, one question looms above all others: how far would you go to uncover the truth?

Poppie is just trying to live her life the best way she can with the help of her friend, Shayla and Shayla's boyfriend, Mike. Shayla has helped Poppie with a temp job, but without skills, it's not enough. Poppie attends Mike's 'Play Parties' and gets cash for sex. Until one day, the party gets busted on a night Poppie couldn't attend, ending up with Mike and Shayla in jail. Shayla gets bonded out but has no choice but to leave town, leaving Poppie to fend on her own for the first time. As things look dark, Shayla returns and introduces Poppie to the Madame of Chicago and her world instantly turns around. Until one fateful night leaves her and a government official fighting for their lives. Someone who has been searching at finding Poppie for a long time, steps in and takes control of the situation, to which Poppie had no clue. Poppie never knew how much her life would change.

Explicit content 🔞 Enemies in campus. Obsession behind closed doors. One secret that could ruin them both. Captain worked solo until an unexpected offer came from his favorite OnlyFans creator, Anonymous69, turns his world upside down. A collab offer? Hell yes. He’s all in. But when he steps into that hotel room, ready to meet his mystery crush, he comes face-to-face with the last person he wanted to see—Andrew Parker. The smug bastard who embarrassed him in front of his friends. The trash talk gets dirtier, the tension cuts deeper, and soon, every stolen glance feels like a challenge neither of them can resist. When their hate explodes into something far more dangerous, they’re left with two choices: keep playing it safe or risk everything—including their future—for a chance at something real. The only problem? There can only be one winner. And neither of them plans to lose.

You know what they say? "Couples are appointed to accompany each other in Heaven" but have you ever thought about the condition where one is from Heaven, cool calm and peaceful and the other one is from hell, hot tempered and destructor. He walked towards her with his usual angry glare towards her. He looked so scary to her (Like always). She took a few steps back but he was not stopped by her action. He was now so close that she could feel his body heat. He pulled her hair from the back of her head. She hissed. "How you dared? Who is he to you? A boyfriend?" he asked in a sinister voice. "Pain? Is that pain I am seeing? You came into my life forcefully and this pain is nothing like the pain I am suffering from," he said, forcing her to look into his deep blue eyes.

She’s the pack’s slave. He’s her fated mate, and every day he chooses someone else, delighting in tormenting her. When Alina’s secret act of mercy brands her a traitor, she’s ready to face the executioner at the hands of her mate until the very man she saved steps forward to save her. A rogue who isn’t a rogue at all, but the Lycan King. Now fate has given her a second chance… but the King wants nothing to do with a lowly omega. Even worse, Alina carries a deadly secret that even she doesn't know about... she is the one thing that he is sworn to destroy. Her heart belongs to him but her blood marks her as his enemy. How do you survive when your mate is destined to kill you? She was born unwanted. He was born to rule and Fate tied them together in the cruelest way.