The Lottery By Shirley Jackson Summary

Luca Moretti is a name whispered in fear. The ruthless Italian mafia boss has spent years building his empire, crushing enemies without mercy. But his greatest rival, the powerful businessman Damian Laurent, has always remained untouchable—until now. When Luca discovers that Damian has a son, Adrien Laurent, he sees the perfect opportunity for revenge. Adrien, delicate yet defiant, has spent his life in the shadow of his father’s fortune, oblivious to the blood-soaked rivalries that shaped his world. That is, until Luca kidnaps him, dragging him into the dark underbelly of the mafia. But what starts as a move in a deadly game turns into something far more dangerous. Adrien is not the helpless pawn Luca expected—he fights, he resists, and worst of all, he tempts. The fire in Adrien’s eyes ignites something in Luca, something possessive, something obsessive. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Luca must face the one thing he never anticipated: the possibility that his greatest enemy’s son might just be the only thing he can’t let go of. He took him as leverage. Now, he’ll never let him go.

"You are mine!!! Mine to love, Mine to touch and Mine to mark," Alpha Jackson growled in a possessive voice while grabbing my chin in his strong grip. "Yes, Master! I am yours…only yours to claim," I answered and he nodded before putting a leather collar around my neck. "Ares! You will only bear my mark on your neck," He said before piercing the side of Ares's neck with his strong canines. And Ares felt a sense of belonging for the first time in his life. ………………………………………… Ares, The son of Alpha Alessandro never wanted to accept but what will happen when the rogues attack the pack and destroy it entirely and Alpha Alessandro needs the help of his abandoned son? Alpha Jackson, The infamous rogue Alpha whose ruthless and heartless nature is not hidden from anyone. Will he accept a young alpha as his slave and help him to strengthen his pack or torture him to death and mark him as his possession? Can someone like a young alpha change his nature and heart? Ares, Who never thought that one day he has to take responsibility of his pack. A pack that never owned him. Will he agree to save the pack and its people or leave it on his own while making his dream life alone in a foreign country? What if the secrets of their past start messing with their present and ruin their life again? Read the story to know more about Alpha Jackson and Ares's life. Please Note: It is a BL and Gay novel, so keep this fact in mind before starting this story. Thank you so much.

Ashina Gonzalo life was bad enough. Her parents were killed when she was young; she had no mate and even when she had the chance of having one, that too was taken from her. She decided to take her revenge on the royal family for all the pain they had caused her but would she go through with it? Would Mr Arrogant Alpha come begging that way she wanted

Orphaned at the age of 11, Skye was the sole survivor of a devastating fire that destroyed her home in a village in the Scottish Lowlands of 1301. By order of King Cinaed, her reluctant uncle was forced to take her in, though he left her upbringing to his maids. As Skye grew older, her uncle saw her marriageable age as an opportunity to rid himself of her. However, Skye, haunted by the scars of her past and fearful of rejection, sent away every suitor her uncle brought to the castle. When a new order from the King arrived, the entire family, including Skye, delightedly welcomed the news. But Skye’s heart was gripped by fear and uncertainty beneath her composed exterior. Her greatest dread was about to come true, threatening to upend her fragile sense of security and thrust her into an unknown future. Unbeknownst to Skye, forces beyond her control set the stage for a journey filled with secrets, betrayal, and unexpected alliances. As the shadows of her past collide with the demands of her present, Skye must navigate a web of intrigue to uncover the truth and find her place in a world turned upside down.

"Kailangan mo ng pera; kailangan ko ng asawa." Si Peony Sinclair, isang workaholic na babae, ay nakilala si Mattia Luigi D'Amato, isang kilalang boss ng mafia na may madilim na sikreto. Habang si Peony ay nagtatrabaho nang husto para mabayaran ang ospital bills ng kaniyang ama, si Luigi ay busy sa pakikipagtalik sa iba't-ibang babae at pagtapos ay babawian niya ang mga ito ng buhay. Sa patuloy na pag-angat ng gastusin sa ospital, kinakailangan ni Peony ng malaking halaga ng pera. Sa kaniyang desperasyon, natagpuan niya ang sarili sa isang auction matapos siyang lokohin ng isang babae na nangakong magbigay sa kan'ya ng magandang trabaho at malaking sahod. Magiging simbolo ba si Peony ng pagbabago para kay Luigi, o haharapin niya ang parehong kapalaran ng ibang biktima ni Luigi?

Devin King was my first—well, everything. They say you never forget your first. Whoever said that was right because no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get him out of my head or my heart. I foolishly thought my heart wouldn’t miss what it couldn’t see, but I was wrong because I never forgot, not for one moment. You’re not supposed to kiss your best friend. You’re not supposed to give your virginities to one another, either—but we did. We were kids, teenagers, full of hormones and mixed emotions, but it felt right. He was the first boy to kiss me, the first boy to touch me and taste me in a way only a lover would. “Say you want to be mine….” He whispered while I shook in his arms. And I did. And then he wrecked me. After I trusted him and gave myself to him, he disappeared, left me in my , the scent of him still lingering on my skin, the taste of his kiss still fresh on my lips. He left me after the amazing night we shared after we became one another’s and disappeared without a word. Until one day ten years later he pops up like a rash as the newly appointed CEO of our firm. Was I shocked to see him standing in the office after a decade? Yes. Did I almost faint? Hell yes. My heart may have melted a little when he smiled right at me, but he wouldn’t ever know that—because I hated him. But here I am, the VP of an established publication firm standing in the CEO’s office handcuffed to the pompous face. Why are we handcuffed you ask? Well, that's a funny story...

In a world where humans are enslaved to werewolves, a young slave called Baka struggles to survive. When her mother discovers a truth that could potentially cost them their lives, Baka decides to plan their escape. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she captures the attention of the Alpha King, Tatum. Carrying a dangerous secret of his own, Alpha Tatum soon discovers that Baka is the answer. But he must choose a Luna Queen before his seat is challenged, and a love union between an Alpha king and a human is forbidden. As their bond begins to grow deeper, so does the danger at every corner. Baka and Tatum must decide if their love is worth it all.

“Nicco's fingers didn't stop their magic dance. His index finger was rubbing my nub, pressing down and stroking up when he used his thumb to slide into my core. That was enough to send me over the edge and I gripped the sides of the couch, arched my back and opened my mouth in a wordless shout while his fingers milked me. Finally, the spasms stopped, and I lay back, limp, looking over at Nicco, mortified that I could smell my arousal. Nicco pulled his fingers out, showing me the sticky juices that coated them. Then he put a finger in his mouth, sucking my nectar as I watched.” Tired of the nightly abuse, sixteen-year-old Hope runs away from her stepfather, changes her name and hits the road in an old minivan. She is homeless but surviving, trying to keep at least one step ahead of her past. One moonlit night four years later, fate places a stranger on the side of the road that needs her help. She finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Alpha Nicco is New York City's youngest crime boss. He's also the alpha of a pack that is actively involved in his sketchy business deals. He doesn't have time for relationships, especially one with a human, but the moon goddess has a sense of humor and has chosen Hope to be his mate. Someone is stealing from Nicco and Hope has the skills to help him figure out who it is. Despite the danger she's ready to help, but Nicco has reservations. After all, she's just a human and she could never be the Luna he and his pack needs. . . . or could she?

Quinn, a sweet, social and bubbly turned cold and became a badass. She changed to protect herself caused of the dark past experience with guys she once trusted. Evander will come into her life will become her greatest enemy, the villain of her life, but fate brought something for them, she fell for him but too late before she found out a devastating truth about him. What dirty secret of the villain is about to unfold? And how will it affect the badass?

*Kidnapped and desired so badly by the ruthless mafia* *** "Amanda, I think it's time for you to head upstairs to maybe release some "Stress." He slowly licked his lips, coating them with his salvia. I watched it happen, my core was basically shaking. I nodded my head innocently, I gently pushed past him but before I could leave he gripped my wrist. "I don't want to see you in this room ever again, understand my darling?" He leaned in towards me, whispering against my ear. "Because you won't like what will happen next", I felt my pussy wet as soon as I heard his words.