Started At Zero Novels & Stories

One year. One watchdog. Zero touching. Phoebe Lawrence has spent nine years pretending Peter Ambrose doesn’t exist. He’s her brother’s best friend, a cold-blooded cybersecurity tycoon, and an absolute robot. Their relationship is simple: they don’t have one. Until her brother leaves the country and drops a single, devastating rule. For the next 365 days, Peter is her unofficial guardian. Peter likes control, security, and unbreakable boundaries. But trapping a chaotic spark like Phoebe in his high-tech, cold world is a dangerous game. Suddenly, the rigid rules aren't the problem—it’s the electric heat that flares every time they cross paths. Peter is supposed to protect her. But as the lines begin to blur, Phoebe realizes the biggest threat to her safety isn’t outside his walls... it's the man holding the keys.

The rules were absolute, six weeks of convincing lies, zero intimacy. William Williams, Lagos's most eligible CEO, hired Mimi Johnson to play his fiancée and save his company. Mimi, desperate for a clean slate, accepted the deal. But when a devastating leak about Mimi’s past threatens to expose their arrangement, their perfect corporate performance collapses, forcing them into a desperate, private commitment. Their public crisis leads to a fundamental shift in their relationship an Unspoken Accord. Now, the real battle begins: a wedding war orchestrated by William's formidable mother, Evelyn, who is determined to destroy Mimi's newfound power. As a charming rival enters the picture and William’s professional jealousy flares, Mimi must secure her professional autonomy and prove that she is his equal partner, not his puppet, in the fight for the Williams legacy. The terms were simple. The consequences are existential.

She heard the door click open but it wasn't Nicolai. It was lucifer. Her eyes widened in fear as she got up from the bed. Lucifer walked towards her and she stepped back, her eyes started watering recollecting the event of this morning. She tried to run out of the room but lucifer catched her and locked her in his arms. "Shh... I am not going to hurt you, stop struggling..." She stilled hearing his angry voice. Even if he didn't wanted to hurt her, She wasn't ready to trust him. Lucifer let her go and started stripping, her heart started racing seeing that and she ran towards the door but it was locked. She tried to open it but couldn't. Her lips trembled as she felt his breath on her neck. "You can't escape from us, baby... Never..." He lifted her up walking towards the bed and she started struggling. Lucifer gently placed her on the bed and by now she was a crying mess. He was only in his trousers and that was not helping her either. ******** Three evil hybrids and one innocent mate. How is it going to work? But they clearly know that she is innocent but not weak...

When Ariana Blake, daughter of one of the world’s most powerful CEOs, becomes the target of a shadow organization, her father hires an elite personal bodyguard—Cole Maddox, an ex-special forces soldier known for his cold precision and zero emotion. Cole’s rule is simple: Never get involved. But Ariana isn’t the spoiled heiress he expected—she’s brave, wounded, and desperate for freedom from her father’s control. When danger strikes close, Ariana and Cole are forced into hiding—alone, off-grid, and pretending to be married to stay safe. Lines blur. Hearts fall. And soon, protection becomes passion. But the deeper they fall, the more secrets surface—about her family, the threats against her, and Cole’s hidden past. The man she loves might be the reason she’s being hunted. Will Ariana survive the truth… or the man sworn to protect her?

Two kingdoms. One destiny. Zero patience. Princess Ariel of Eldoria has never been the kind to obey rules. Bold, sharp-tongued, and proudly untamed, she swears no prince—especially not Carl, the infuriating heir of Valoria—will ever control her. Prince Carl, on the other hand, has everything he could ever want: charm, power, and a reputation for breaking hearts. But when duty demands he marry the fiery princess of Eldoria, he discovers one thing he’s never had before—a challenge. What begins as a battle of wills soon sparks into something neither of them expected: stolen glances, restless hearts, and a dangerous chemistry that threatens to burn down every wall they’ve built. Can love bloom between two stubborn royals when kingdoms, families, and pride are all on the line? Or will Ariel and Carl’s rivalry tear apart the fragile peace their marriage was meant to secure?

"So.... what would you like tonight to be?" Jasmine asked. Collins paused to consider. His eyes beamed a speculative challenge as he answered, "Whatever two strangers want to make of it." "Without a tomorrow." "Tomorrow I'm gone." Well, that was laying it on the line! "Then I'll just take this one-night experience with the man behind the name," she countered, pride insisting that his schedule did not affect her expectations from this blind date, which had been zero before she met him anyway. Sexual invitation simmered back at her. "I wonder if you will." ______ It was passion at first sight... Jasmine's blind date with Collins Templeton, a notoriously charming  tycoon, was the last thing she needed And more than a one-night stand... The second they met, Jasmine recognized sexual challenge in Collins eyes. Their date led to one unforgettable night - with consequences that would change their lives forever...

William Torecampo, young billionaire, untouchable, and always in control. He built his empire with cold decisions and zero room for mistakes. People fear him, respect him, and never question him. Until her. She’s not just any girl. She’s the daughter of a powerful mafia family, the kind of woman you don’t chase unless you’re ready to bleed. Dangerous, unpredictable, and impossible to own. But the moment William crosses her path, control starts slipping. What was supposed to be a simple deal turns into an obsession he can’t shake. The more he tries to stay away, the deeper he gets pulled into her world where love is risky and trust can get you killed. She’s the one thing he can’t afford. And the only thing he can’t let go.

I was in the office bathroom stall when I heard them trash-talking me. The intern I'd trained for three months whined, "She's a heartless witch—like a robot with zero brain cells." I was about to swing the door open when another voice jumped in, laughing. "Documents incomplete." "Receipts don't match." "No signature? Denied." "Seriously, we've all memorized the freaking rulebot's script!" Once they were gone, I headed back to my desk. The intern stormed in and slammed a fat stack of reimbursement forms in front of me. "Don't go on another power trip and block everyone's claims." I skimmed the obviously fake receipts. Normally, I'd tear into her. But this time, I just smiled. "My head's killing me. Can't read the fine print."

….warning!!!!… this story contains erotic sceneries which might be inappropriate for some readers….. it all started with my mom travelling outside the country to cater for my little brother who was seriously ill. To get me company and Someone who would take care of me, my cousin Leo was invited to stay over. And that’s where everything started turning upside down. Look out for the most interesting erotic story. You wouldn’t definitely want to miss it

By day, he’s just another broke guy with worn-out shoes and a charming smile. But behind the façade, Alec Blackwell is a billionaire tycoon—owner of a global empire and a ruthless legal mastermind. Tired of gold diggers and fake affections, Alec disguises himself as an average man, swiping through dating apps in search of something real. No private jets. No designer suits. Just raw chemistry and brutal honesty. Then he meets Zara Lane—a fiercely independent hustler juggling three jobs, a sharp tongue, and zero patience for games. She doesn’t care for his sob stories or smooth talk. She wants respect, not romance. But Alec’s world is built on secrets. And Zara’s life is about to crash straight into a truth more shocking than either of them expected. Because in a game of lies, power, and attraction… Who really holds the upper hand?