Within Obsession And Lies Novels & Stories

“We speak of sense. You hunt with no plan, no pause, chasing down rumors. This is not a sound strategy, Your Majesty, it is an obsession.” The word struck hard, reverberating through the chamber. Obsession. I straightened slowly, sweeping my gaze across them. Their fear was palpable, but beneath it I saw what they would not yet voice aloud: doubt. Mutiny. “You call it obsession,” I said, voice low, steady, dangerous. “But obsession is the only reason you sit breathing in this chamber. Obsession united packs. Obsession crushed your enemies.” My eyes locked on the boldest of them, the one who dared meet my stare. “And you, lordling, dare question what you’ve never bled for.”

His breathing has changed. Subtle, but I notice. I noticed a lot about this son of a bitch. The way his pupils are slightly dilated. The tension in his shoulders that has nothing to do with anger. I know that look. I’ve seen it before, on other men, in darker places than hospital scrub rooms. “You know what your problem is, Morozov?” I ask, voice dropping lower. “I’m sure you’re about to tell me.” “Your problem is that you think obsession looks like competition.” I tilt my head, studying him. “But I’ve seen the difference. I know what it looks like when someone can’t stop watching. Can’t stop finding excuses to be in the same room. Can’t stop—”

t and likely kill Johnny himself, not Layla, with her gossipy nature and sharp eyes, not the old men with their rambling stories and leering eyes that seemed to miss noth- ing. It was their secret, a dangerous, intoxicating !re that they fed in stolen mo- ments and couldn't seem to extinguish, no matter how much trouble it promised, no matter how many warnings they gave themselves. Tonight, it felt even more dangerous than usual, the air thick with unspoken longing, heavy with the weight of their shared secret. She could feel it thrum- ming in her veins, a restless energy that made her hands tremble slightly as she wiped down the bar,

“The factions won’t like this, Michael. They will kill us all. You must understand that we have rules we must follow.” “Fuck them. I don’t care about any fucking rules or people. You weren’t there seeing that shit. We almost didn’t make it, Gabriel. we almost died there. Isis was sent to the hospital. The woman might die for helping Lola. She even has a bounty on her head along with Sandy. so tell me for how long are we going to play by the book?” I stood in the corner listening to Michael and Gabriel arguing and when he mentioned Isis, my chest clenched again.

She gave him a hard gaze, "In your dreams, Aleksandr. You asked me this before too and I also told you, you are my obsession. And I hate it the way it's making me look in front of my family. Everyone thinks I am in love with you!" He chuckled with amusing features. "And that's troubling you. Because now your family thinks you are in love with me." "Stop laughing." She gritted out. Aleksandr neared her face and nodded. "Do you know what obsession means, Tigritsa?" He asked her, his eyes gleamed as He spoke. "Obsession is when you have many beautiful ladies at your beck and call. Yet you are not interested in them. You only want the woman who refuses to let you come near her. Obsession is when

Oliver speaks and I hold my breath. “It’s a lie, it’s all a lie.” The bastard Stephan says getting up. "LIE?" Oliver screams and laughs, then continues.” ALLISON FILMED YOU YOU SHIT! SHE HAS THE NAUGHTY VIDEO, YOU WERE SO ENTERTAINED GIVING ASS THAT YOU DIDN’T EVEN SEE HER FILMING EVERYTHING!” Oliver says looking at Stephan with disgust. "I am not gay! It’s a lie, they’re lying.” Stephan speaks and I want to choke the son of a bitch.

Luna would continue her web of deceit, eagerly anticipating the unfolding of her plans. Vivian returned home and decided to uncover the truth by exploring Luna's social media account, unaware she was walking into Luna's trap. As she scrolled through the latest posts, her eyes widened at a specific photo Luna had shared—a picture taken at the Morris family estate. Vivian's heart sank, struggling to breathe as she believed Louis had deceived her. In reality, Luna intentionally posted the photo to create misunderstanding and make Vivian doubt it. It was all part of her meticulously crafted plan to manipulate Vivian's perception and drive a wedge between her and Louis.

Instead, it made her pulse race with an excitement she didn't fully understand. As Timothy helped her into his car, Nicole couldn't shake the feeling that she was falling into something she might never escape from. And the most terrifying part was that she wasn't sure she wanted to excape from it at all. Timothy Cole was becoming an obsession, and she was powerless to resist his pull. But what Nicole didn't know was that for Timothy, she already was an obsession-one that had started the night he'd claimed her completely, and one that he would never let go.

"And you really look like someone who likes dark lyrics.” I gave an innocent smile, hiding in the background any characteristic of that little monster that lurking underneath.” "What's so dark about a woman who says she's crazy about someone?” "Nothing that is good comes from someone who is obsessed with someone else," he scored wisely. "You're right," I replied, arching an eyebrow. "Obsession always ends in a tragic way.

Lilian rushed out at once. "Your brother and I have met each other before on a beach just like I mentioned before. He was a jerk so I kinda disliked him at first." "After that day you both left the store, he came back. This time, like a responsible man and I fell in love with him" Hailey lied smoothly. Lilian smiled. "To be honest, I kind of like you for my brother and I'm happy to know that you both are finally dating," she said. Hailey forced a smile. She felt bad for lying to her but they had no choice. They already started it so they had to finish it themselves.