Thomas Mann's "the Magic Mountain"

I never wanted to be his wife. I hated Roman Blackwood because he was untouchable, conceited, and ruthless. However, When my father’s debts threatened to destroy us, I had no choice but to sign the contract that bound me to him. My freedom was just another possession in his universe. His words, his rules, and the gloomy fire in his eyes caused me to doubt my sanity. To withstand his icy indifference and the violent intimacy that left me simultaneously breathless and broken, I tried to be invisible. But, his betrayal was worse than his cruelty. In the fine print of our marriage, I discovered the truth: I wasn't just his wife. I was a pawn in a game I don't understand. And when I challenged him, his cold grin made it clear that I meant nothing to him. So I ran. I believed I could leave the man who broke me and start a new life. But Roman doesn't lose and forgive. He is now chasing me, saying he is a different person and pledging atonement. However, when I discover a secret that he has kept even from himself, I realize that the monster I escaped from may be the only one who can protect me from what lies ahead. Because when Roman Blackwood threatened to destroy anyone who attempted to take me away from him, he wasn't lying. Even if it's me.

Safina “Safi” Brooks is a struggling writer who works as a personal assistant by day and as an exotic dancer by night in one of the most popular strip clubs in New York appropriately named “Fire and Desire” where she performs under the name of “Angel” unbeknownst to everyone except her roommate who is also her co-worker on her day job. After catching her boyfriend (who also happened to be the CEO of the company that she works for) cheating on her, she gets unlawfully fired and gets blacklisted on almost every corporate company in Seattle, Washington. Heartbroken by this, she decided to accept one of the private dances later that night for the club owner’s friend and breaks her own rule of strictly not sleeping with a client. And it was a rule worth breaking... Henry Alexander “Lex” Moore is the CEO and founder of Moore Industries. A widower of six years, his focus had only been in the company and his young adoptive daughter Rosella and his friends kept pushing him to loosen up and have fun ever since his wife had died of ovarian and breast cancer. He reluctantly had given in on his 46th birthday, with one of his friends booking him a private dance with one of the most sought after girls of the club, Angel. And it was the best birthday he’s had in recent years. And ever since that night, Angel never left his mind... What if the pair met again unexpectedly in a new and different environment where she is his newly hired secretary?

“Tell me, baby. Are you wet for me?” He asked as he licked the shell of my ear, his tongue lashing out deliciously. I stifled a whimper and shook my head. “You dirty liar,” he growled. “The next time you lie to me I’m going to bend you over the nearest surface and spank the truth out of you.” *** When Manhattan’s most successful billionaire, Alessio Castelli, hires me to be his personal cook, I’m determined not to fall for him. Too bad he’s simply too hot to resist. He says I’m not his type, but he watches me like I’m his next obsession… and when his control finally snaps, he claims me as his, unable to stay away from me. What starts as temptation quickly turns into something far more dangerous; because men like Alessio don’t love. They possess. Just when I begin to believe I might mean more to him than a secret in his bed, a previous lover from his past returns… pregnant and claiming the child is his. Now I’m trapped between the man who refuses to let me go and the kind of heartbreak that will ruin me for good, because I’m already hopelessly in love with him. And the worst part? Walking away from him might be harder than staying.

They say the Alpha is cursed. Every mate he’s ever claimed ends up dead. So when Aria, a lowly palace maid, is forced to attend the royal banquet where he’ll announce his next mate, she prays it won’t be her—nor her best friend. But fate isn’t kind. And secrets don’t stay buried. Aria was never meant to be part of his world. But now that she is, not even the Alpha can control what comes next. She ran from death once. But what if this time… she is the curse?

Lerina was exiled after her uncle managed to seize all of her parents' inheritance. He was forced to stay at the house of a friend's servant. He had to find a job at that time, but luck was not on his side. Until his friend Rivera heard from his parents that there was a rich man who wanted to have children without getting married. He offered it. Lerina, who really needed money for a place to live, daily life as well as tuition fees, finally accepted the offer. Five years later fate brought them together.

Helen was the Luna of the Oden pack who finds herself enticed by the allure of power. However, in her quest for dominance, she unwittingly betrays her Alpha mate, unaware of the grave consequences that await her. As Helen delves deeper into her pursuit of power, she finds herself caught in a web of deceit, betrayal, and unforeseen challenges. With each step she takes, Luna's world crumbles around her, and she begins to realize the true cost of her actions. Will Helen be able to redeem herself, or is she doomed to suffer the devastating consequences of her betrayal?

Meet Avatia Hilton, 21 years of age who looks like a typical teenager for any guy walking down the street. A simple girl from a simple background. Then meet Dreidan Vaughn, 30 years old. Country's number one billionaire and head of the Italian Mafia. Feared and respected by everyone. Known as the beast continent-wise. What happens when in a rush for a 20 million dollars contract, he almost knocked down Avatia, the girl he judged as a kid and instead of apologizing to him as he expected, stuck her tongue out and walked away? That was the beginning of their journey of a love like no other.

Lilian and her family lives crumbled when their father, Mr Grey passed away. She and her family was kidnapped and maltreated for days and her mother almost losing her life in the hospital over her father’s unpaid debt to the Mafia Lord, Alexander Nick. Lilian is forced to become Alexander’ wife after his fiance left him at the alter. She agreed to marry Alexander to avoid her family from being killed. Life became a living hell for lilan as she was always alone and had to deal with Alex arrogant attitude. ******* “Why is my fianced not on the alter with me?” Alex asked his best man, Martin. “Sir, information reaching me that Vanessa flew away with Mafia Vicenzo and his crew” he replied Alexander’s eyes widened. “Sir, it has been discovered that Vanessa is an alley to Vicenzo,” Martins continued. Alexander bit his lips and his eyes were filled with anger. “So she has been working with my greatest enemy. I will kill that bitch and cut off her head when I set my eyes on her.” he said and turned abruptly when his eyes fell on Lilian. “Is that the kidnapped lady,” Alexander asked Martin. “Yes, sir.” Martin nodded. “I want her,” Alex said. “What?” Martin turned and looked at Alex. “Get her ready to join me at the alter or I’ll kill everyone here.” Alex gave him a cold stare. ****** What will happen when Lilian discovers the soft side of Alex? Will Lilian fulfil her duties as a contract wife without falling in love with Alex?

"I want you. Every bit of you," I moaned as I kept kissing her neck down to her collarbone, using my legs to part her thigh. Her quickened breath always aroused me the more. Beyond being my mate, she was whom I needed. The only woman that satisfied me. _ _ _ _ _ _ Venita, a regular human, faces an unexpected responsibility when she discovers she has a child she knows nothing about. Her life gets confusing as she experiences strange things. She is more than a human, and her past holds the answers she seeks. Landon Kurt is a wealthy businessman during the day and a powerful Alpha at night. He was thought to be mateless until he crossed paths with Venita. She is his mate – and she comes with a child, his child. Venita and Landon both have challenges, mixed feelings, and past rejections to deal with. They share a common mystery: how was their child conceived? Landon needs to support Venita through her transformation and find answers to her strange experiences. Can their relationship grow stronger, and will Venita ever forgive Landon for the past? Their history connects them, their present is a struggle, and they must fight for their future together, facing betrayals, unraveling secrets, and protecting those they love. She has to learn about the shifter's world for her sake and that of her child. Warning: this story contains elements of abuse, rape, torture, and kidnapping. I apologize if it's unsuitable and might serve as a trigger. Kindly skip. But, if you have no problem with it, enjoy!!!

Elena Carter was supposed to paint her future in color. Instead, she’s trapped in a marriage built on power, legacy, and lies. Forced to wed billionaire playboy Julian Blackwood to secure a family alliance, Elena finds herself in a cold, loveless union with a man who barely looks at her—let alone cares. But Elena is a hopeless romantic, a dreamer clinging to the memory of a boy who once promised her the world. And Julian is distant and indifferent, has no interest in love or fairy tales. As Elena tries to make the impossible work, secrets begin to stir beneath the surface of their fractured marriage. And karma always finds its way home.