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He was robbed of everything—his name, his home, his future. Now he wants it all back. When Timothy’s father died, the family empire should have been his. Instead, Madison Wellman, the mistress in the shadows, emerged with forged papers, ruthless ambition, and the muscle to throw Timothy and his mother into the streets. Penniless and broken, he watched grief consume his mother until he lost her too. That day, Timothy vowed he would return. That day, he vowed Madison would pay. Fifteen years later, Timothy is no longer the boy who was cast out—he is a man of power, wealth, and deadly charm. And his revenge begins with Madison’s most vulnerable weakness— her son, Ethan. Handsome, closeted, and trapped by his mother’s control, Ethan is everything Timothy needs to destroy her from the inside. But Ethan is also something Timothy never expected, someone who awakens feelings he thought long buried. Now Timothy stands at the brink of victory with Madison’s kingdom crumbling, her deceit unraveling, and retribution stands within his grasp. But to take it, he may be compelled to sacrifice the one thing his own heart craves most Will he choose revenge… or succumb to the forbidden attraction that threatens to destroy them both.

“So then what do you want? Tell me.” That question isn’t one easily answered. Her eyes are pleading with me, searching my own for any sign. She’s vulnerable and so innocent right now, and that excites me. The predator in me wants to play and I just can’t resist. I need a taste. Just one more. Demetrius is over his meaningless cursed life. He’s ruthless, cruel and doesn’t care for many, a true monster. Even still, he feels alone, misunderstood, and longs for something new and exciting, until one day by a chance encounter he meets Xenia, a human woman, who is all of those things. He despises humans, but aside from the physical attraction something about her is different. Realizing she is a temptation that he can’t afford, he makes the decision to cut her from his life, but when she is marked by another, he is forced to reveal his true self, bringing her into his dark world of the damned. Keeping his true feelings hidden and explaining her presence to the others while protecting her from the creatures that roam night, creatures she never even knew existed, will be difficult enough. But there’s an even bigger issue: How do you fight a temptation you can’t get away from?

After a humiliating divorce and years of being dismissed by her own family, Lena Marlowe wants nothing more than peace, quiet, and the chance to rebuild her confidence. But the universe and her dangerously determined neighbor have other plans. When Lena reluctantly agrees to a date arranged by eccentric matchmaker Aunt Calliope, she expects a polite evening with a mildly attractive stranger. What she gets instead are two breathtaking wolf-shifter leaders, Ronan Vale and Silas Thorn, who insist she is the missing piece to their rare Lunar Bonded Triad. Ronan is a fierce and battle-scarred Alpha; Silas is a gentle yet deeply intuitive Omega. Together, they rule the Emberfall Pack powerful, respected, and united by duty. But without a mate to stabilize their shared power, both men are vulnerable… and their enemies know it. Lena wants nothing to do with supernatural politics, pack rivalries, or the intense pull she feels toward both males. But when her cruel ex resurfaces and a jealous she-wolf challenges her right to stand beside Ronan and Silas, Lena is forced to confront the truth: She is not human at all; she is an untriggered shifter with a destiny she never knew existed. To survive, Lena must claim her power, trust her heart, and embrace the dangerous, tender, overwhelming love of two men who are prepared to burn the world for her.

Title: Tempted by the Billionaire's Bride After a series of unfortunate events, the heroine, Emily, finds herself in dire financial straits. With no other options in sight, she signs up for a mail-order bride service, hoping to find a wealthy husband who can save her from her crippling debt. Little did she know that her intended groom, billionaire businessman, Alexander Pierce, was not looking for love, but a wife in name only. Despite his initial disdain for the arrangement, Alex finds himself drawn to Emily's sweet and timid nature. He offers to pay off her debts in exchange for a predetermined amount of time as his temporary wife. Emily, desperate for a way out, agrees to the terms, but can she really handle the cold and distant Billionaire who has control over her life? As they navigate their fake marriage, Emily starts seeing the softer side of Alex - the vulnerable man who has been hurt before. His guarded exterior starts to melt as he discovers how much he enjoys having Emily around. But just as they begin to develop feelings for each other, a dangerous figure from Alex's past resurfaces, throwing their newfound happiness into jeopardy. With secrets and lies threatening to tear them apart, can Alex and Emily overcome their differences and find true love? Or will their relationship be nothing more than a business arrangement?

Mocked and bullied for her chubby appearance, billionaire heiress—Beatrice Rutherfurd ran from her privileged life. In the arms of Adrian Cooper, a humble young man with big dreams, she found solace and acceptance for who she was. But their brief happiness shatters when the police raid Adrian’s house, finding an underaged Beatrice pregnant. He was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison, accused of a crime he never meant to commit. Beatrice was told that the man of her dreams had abandoned her. Five years of wrongful imprisonment fueled his hatred, and when Arthur was finally released, his dreams had turned to a need for revenge. Inheriting his uncle’s fortune, he rises from nothing, now a powerful figure with a heart full of bitterness and a new name—Authur Whitlock. Ten years after their first meeting, Beatrice's life is in shambles—her family company is caught in a scandal and on the verge of collapse. Just when she’s most vulnerable, Authur reappears with a proposition: a marriage of convenience that could either save her life or ruin them both. But Beatrice doesn’t recognise this man as the one who’d stolen her heart years ago—the man who she thought for dead. Now, he’s just a monster bent on destroying her—heart and body alike.

Seven years ago, Emily Hart poured her heart out to Cole Grayson, the school’s golden boy. But instead of a kind rejection, Cole publicly humiliated her, leaving her heartbroken and vowing never to let anyone see her vulnerable again. She transformed herself, gone was the shy, sweet girl. In her place stood a confident, successful woman determined to chart her own destiny. Now, her father, a self-made billionaire, strikes a major business deal, sealing it with an arranged marriage for Emily. The groom? None other than Cole Grayson. The shock of facing the man who once shattered her lingers, but Emily refuses to let him dominate her life again. Cole isn’t happy either, he’s already engaged to his glamorous fiancée and despises the thought of marrying Emily. Forced into a loveless union, their hatred burns hotter than ever. Yet, as circumstances conspire to keep them together; living under one roof, attending public events as the perfect couple, they begin to see the cracks in each other's facades. Old wounds resurface, fiery clashes turn to unexpected sparks, and Emily wonders: is hate truly the opposite of love? In a wide range of betrayal, longing, and second chances, Emily and Cole must decide if they can rewrite their story.

Soulbound: Chosen by Darkness In a city that devours the vulnerable, Tharien has learned one rule: distance is the only way to protect what he loves. Dangerous by nature and hunted by forces that fear the power of connection, he walks away from the one person who anchors him—Nori—believing his absence will keep her safe. But their bond is not something that can be outrun. A rare and forbidden soulbond ties them together, threading their hearts, their pain, and their survival into one. When Tharien disappears, the bond fractures, leaving Nori hollowed by longing and hunted by shadows that feed on separation. The farther he goes, the darker the world becomes—because something ancient has awakened in the space between them. As secret watchers circle and those who sever bonds hunt in the name of “mercy,” Tharien is forced to confront the lie he’s lived by. His distance is not protection. It is a wound. And the darkness that stalks their world grows stronger with every step he takes away from her. To save Nori, Tharien must return to the one place he swore he’d never stand again—at her side. Because in a world that calls separation mercy, choosing each other is rebellion. And loving her may be the only thing that keeps the darkness from devouring them both.

" I....I don't have anything else left with me, except my heart with love." She said crying her heart out with a pained expression in her black orbs. Staring at her vulnerable state, I went near her pulling her into my embrace and hugging her tightly preventing her from crumbling into pieces. Tears well up in my eyes too, but I blinked back squeezing my eyes shut. I didn't lie to her saying that everything will be okay and false promises that everything will be better. I stood there hugging her that would say enough for her that I'm there for her no matter what! Athena is a broken girl with only the memories of the horrible past which she hides it from everyone. She always smiles to heal her broken heart. Liam Knight is one hell of a successful and ruthless billionaire who owns Knight Industries. No one stands when it comes to business. To him, love means nothing but a trash and has no sympathy or kindness towards anyone. But she changes him at first sight. What happens when Athena is appointed as the Personal Secretary of Liam in which Liam tends to find the mystery about her that catches him off-guard. Will he protect her with all his life? Content/Trigger Warning: this story contains sexual content and deals explicitly with sexual assault and violence.

“When Destiny brings you into a game.“ MEET ALBYAZKA STEVANO__ He's the perfect man. Muda, tampan, kaya, multitalent, hingga mendapat gelar the perfectionist boss. Membuat Alby selalu menganggap mudah segala hal termasuk wanita. Namun, tidak lagi setelah pertemuanya dengan seorang wanita galak bernama Alessia Mikhayla. Seorang yang sanggup membuat Alby tertantang dan merasa tertarik untuk pertama kali pada seorang wanita hanya karena sebuah julukan Bedebah darinya. MEET ALESSIA MIKHAYLA__ seorang 'secret agent' berparas cantik yang terkenal galak dan keras kepala. Wanita bebas dan tidak suka diatur apalagi dikekang sepertinya sangat membenci banyak hal. Termasuk, Albyazka Stevano. Sejak pertemuan pertama mereka yang tidak bisa di katakan baik juga pertemuan-pertemuan tidak terduga lainnya yang banyak meninggalkan kejadian buruk membuat ruang gerak Alessia menjadi terbatas. Alessia membencinya. Membenci kehidupannya yang bahkan terasa seperti seekor burung peliharaan karena ulah pria itu yang sesuka hati mengklaim dirinya sebagai kekasih di hadapan media. Setelah segala hal yang terjadi, mana mungkin Alessia membiarkannya? Menjadikanya mainan pria itu? Well.. Albyazka Stevano perlu tahu kalau Alessia bukan wanita yang mudah dikalahkan. Wait for the time .. Alessia akan membuktikannya. Lihat saja.. BLURB️ "Kau tidak bisa seenaknya padaku, Darling." "I can, who will stop me?" Alessia kemudian menciumnya sekali lagi, hanya kecupan singkat dan ia kembali tersenyum. "Sudah cukup." Alby menaikkan alis. "Apa maksudmu?" "Kau tidak dengar? Cukup. Artinya berhenti. Aku tidak akan melakukan hal lain selain berciuman." gumam Alessia menjelaskan. "Tinggalkan saja nomor rekeningmu." "Buka matamu, Darling. Kau perlu melihat siapa aku untuk kembali mendiskusikan tentang uang." "Tidak perlu repot-repot, aku tidak peduli kau siapa." _________ "Kau milikku, tidak ada jalan kembali untukmu pergi." -Albyazka Stevano.

On their first anniversary, Demi finds her boyfriend fucking her best friend after standing her up on their dinner date. Feeling betrayed, she decides to drink her sorrows where she meets a stranger who will change her life for good. Gavin Morgan, a public figure, and one of the youngest billionaires in New York, is caught by her beauty at first sight. He sees her in a vulnerable state but doesn't take advantage, despite his attraction towards her. When he learns that she's set for an interview with his company, Demi is guaranteed the job. Working together, they grow fond of each other and fall deeply in love. Gavin gives Demi a luxurious life more than she has ever dreamed of. Demi experiences a love she has never seen before from Gavin who treasures her more than anything. However, there are outside forces trying to break them apart. So many girls are obsessed with Gavin and jealous of what Demi has, including her former best friend. Seeing her glowing, her ex also wants her back. To add on that Gavin's family doesn't accept Demi since she doesn't come from a rich family. But Gavin is determined to protect his woman no matter what. Will the opposing forces win or will love conquer all?