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(Book 2 of The Sin series) [Standalones) + Sapphic/ Lesbian Romance —- - Layla Saidi: I was raised to be a wife. Not a person. Not a dreamer. Just a girl trained to say yes when the time came. And when it did—when they told me I was getting married the day after I turned eighteen—I broke quietly, like I was always meant to. Then I found out I was pregnant, three months into my marriage. When I found out the gender of my baby, something in me refused to let my daughter grow up in the same cage. So I ran. I left everything behind and started over with nothing but fear in my chest and a baby on the way. It wasn’t easy. I was homeless. I was alone. But I survived. I worked and studied hard to give my daughter the freedom I never had. And then I met her. Camille Hart is everything I was taught to stay away from. A powerful woman. Unapologetic. Brilliant. Boss. And when she looked at me like I mattered… I wanted more. I wanted her. They told me it was wrong. But loving her is the first thing that’s ever felt right. ——— -CEO x Employee -Single mother

Bai Xue’s life is turned upside down after her final project file was deleted by her cousin, causing her to enroll for an internship program at FX achitects for two months. While still facing the reality, her mother suddenly asks her to get married in few weeks to a stranger she has never met before but somehow he’s connected to her family. Despite her objections, Bai Xue finally agree to make her mother happy. As Bai Xue journeys through her arranged marriage along with the challenges that comes with it, she finds herself drawn to her husband to be. In a typical marriage of “she fell first, he fell even harder,”Bai Xue’s journey becomes a heartwarming exploration of love, trust and the complexities of work and relationship. PS: Cover photo doesn’t belong to me. I would like to give Credit to Unknown owner. You can also drop comments and suggestions on my social media platform. Instagram: @The_elledorcee Facebook: @The_elledorcee Discord: @The_elledorcee.

"Each betrayal leaves a scar… and hers ran the deepest.” Once, Aveline Laurent gave her heart to Damien Ashford - the man who promised her a future, only to cage her with sweet lies. She endured it all with a smile… until fate dragged her back to the very beginning. Now, with a second chance hanging by a fragile thread, Aveline returns. Not to plead, but to punish.
 Not to forget, but to make him remember. But revenge is never simple. The path is fraught with shadows—and an unlikely ally–Alaric Lancaster–whose loyalties remain as mysterious as his gaze. ~~~ This is an original story. Thank you ^_^ for giving it a try. Connect with me on: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QhhXXWq Instagram: auth_munchkin Linktree: https://linktr.ee/munchkin

In a world where appearances deceive and truth is often silenced, Darkness Beneath the Light tells a heart-wrenching story of honor, betrayal, justice, and the devastating consequences of false accusations. Haroon Sahib is a noble and upright police officer, widely respected for his integrity and dedication. With his gentle and pious wife Maryam, he raises two sons—Ubaid, the elder, mature and focused on becoming a lawyer, and Irfan, the younger, bright, emotional, and dreaming of joining the military to serve his country. The family lives a humble yet dignified life, held together by love and strong values. But their world begins to unravel when Maryam passes away, leaving a hollow in the hearts of her husband and children. Haroon, once emotionally present, becomes withdrawn. Ubaid, out of duty, takes charge of family responsibilities. Irfan, however, seeks solace outside the home and begins to drift toward questionable friendships. During college, Irfan meets Komal, a beautiful and confident girl who wins his trust and affection. Unbeknownst to him, Komal is a puppet in the hands of a criminal syndicate. Alongside her manipulative friend Sanam, Komal lures Irfan into an emotional and physical relationship, convincing him to cross boundaries he once swore he'd never break. Then, the trap is sprung—Sanam accuses him of sexual assault. The case explodes into scandal. The honorable Haroon is publicly humiliated. Media, neighbors, and colleagues turn against him. The father who once stood as a pillar of justice now bears the shame of a disgraced name. Irfan is arrested and, despite Ubaid taking up the case as his defense lawyer, is sentenced to life imprisonment. The evidence has been expertly manipulated; Ubaid loses the trial, and with it, a part of himself. Shattered by the verdict, Haroon suffers a stroke and becomes paralyzed. The household plunges into darkness, each member battling guilt and grief. Ubaid, determined to uncover the truth, joins forces with Inspector Raza, Haroon’s former colleague. Their investigation reveals Komal and Sanam’s involvement in an organized racket that targets innocent young men. As new evidence comes to light and other victims testify, a retrial is ordered. Komal and Sanam are arrested, and the truth finally emerges. After years in prison, Irfan is exonerated. But the damage is irreversible—his military dreams shattered, his youth stolen, and his spirit deeply wounded. Haroon, on his deathbed, finds peace in knowing his son is free. He passes away a broken yet vindicated man. Irfan begins a difficult journey of healing, supported by Ubaid, who now runs a legal aid service to help those falsely accused. Together, they rise from the ashes, carrying their father’s torch of justice. Darkness Beneath the Light is a powerful tale about the cost of silence, the cruelty of deception, and the resilience of those who dare to fight back. It reminds us that evil often hides behind beauty, but the truth, no matter how long buried, will find its light

Kieran don’t remember the exact moment he stopped caring about the warmth of the Sun. Maybe it was the day everything became routine—wake, work, sleep—or maybe it was long before that. But then Caelum walked into his office, bathed in light like some careless ghost of summer, and everything he thought he knew started unraveling.

Xiao Mei, a quiet and principled young writer, never imagined she'd get caught in a strange contract with Lu Zeyan—a cold, enigmatic CEO whose name alone commands fear and admiration. The offer he made wasn’t just about writing; it challenged her pride, her trust, and the painful memories she tried so hard to bury. She despises everything about him, yet beneath that hatred lies a growing curiosity she can't deny. Who is Lu Zeyan really? Why did he choose her? In a world where everything can be an act, can Xiao Mei hold onto her values and uncover the truth? Between resentment and fascination, secrets start to unravel. Is Xiao Mei falling for the man she swore to hate—or is she stepping into a trap that could destroy her?

"Thank you so much for reading and supporting my story. Every view, every moment you’ve spent with my characters means more than words can say. Your quiet presence has truly touched my heart." I never wanted to be a CEO. I wanted to paint, to sketch, to breathe life into a blank canvas. But life doesn’t always give us choices. When my father fell ill, I stepped into his world of cold boardrooms, power games, and expectations. I buried my dreams and became what the company needed—what my family demanded. Then one night at a red light, I saw him. A stranger on a motorcycle. One second. One look. And something inside me cracked. I found out later his name was Yin Zhang. He works in my company. He doesn't know he's adopted. And he has no idea how much that one moment changed me. Now, I’m chasing more than success. I’m chasing the pieces of myself I thought I lost. And maybe… him too

She was sold to the Devil to save her family. Aria Elwood, a pure-hearted girl from a struggling family, is forced into a marriage contract with the cold, cruel, and dangerously powerful business tycoon — Lucien Blackwood, known as the “Devil CEO.” In the public eye, he's a billionaire genius. Behind closed doors, he’s cold, ruthless, and carries a terrifying secret that could destroy everything. Aria thinks it’s only a business deal — one year of fake marriage. No love. No emotion. But Lucien has no intention of letting her go. With each passing day, Aria finds herself trapped in his luxurious mansion, caught between his possessive obsession and a growing, twisted desire. Will she run away before it’s too late? Or… will the devil make her fall in love?

A cold-hearted CEO, known for being ruthless in business, never believed in love. But one night, during a business stay at a luxury hotel, he finds a terrified boy, barely 19, begging for help. The boy’s parents had sold him, and the hotel was hiding him for dark purposes. The CEO, driven by a strange pull and anger, buys the boy’s freedom and brings him to live in his home. What starts as a rescue turns into something much more as the boy brings light, laughter, and chaos into the CEO’s rigid life. They slowly fall in love—but the CEO is hiding a painful secret: he has a terminal illness and only 10 years left to live. He tries to push the boy away, but love has already rooted itself deeply.

The CEO of Seedtronics died as he lived: mid-strategy meeting, choking on a margarita laced with his own pesticides. Now, Hell’s HR department wants him. Why? Because suffering is just a P&L statement, and he’s a goddamn visionary. But when a disgruntled angel curses him with eternal abstinence—no drugs, no sex, not even a suggestive handshake—he realizes the real Hell isn’t fire… It’s blue balls and sobriety.

The contract says she can’t share his bed, but nothing stops him from getting into hers… * Rain Clayton’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she’s suddenly married to a billionaire named Alexander Lancaster, a powerful and dangerously captivating man who wants their marriage over before it even begins... Raised by a family that never cared for her and desperate to avoid a twisted arranged marriage, Rain seizes this unexpected twist of fate. Her new husband might be a cold-hearted billionaire, but he's her only escape. Yet Alexander demands a swift divorce. Refusing to lose her one chance at freedom, Rain strikes a risky bargain to keep their marriage alive, even if it means playing by Alexander’s rules. She just has to convince him to want her around… FOREVER. Weeks into their unexpected arrangement, Rain begins to see through Alexander’s icy exterior. But one night, she’s taken by surprise. “What are you doing?” Rain burst out, eyes wide as Alexander casually slid into her bed. “Performing husbandly duties,” he smirked. “You can’t stay here! It’s against the contract!” “I’m not breaking it,” Alexander said with a shrug. “The contract specifies that you’ll fulfill all wifely duties, excluding sharing my bed. It doesn’t say anything about me not performing husbandly duties, including sharing your bed.” The situation had shifted, and it seemed like she was no longer the only one in control... [Warning: r18+/strong mature & sexual content]

"The biggest blessing in my life was meeting you. The greatest misfortune was hurting you." — Ye Feimo On the night she finally confessed her feelings, Wen Nuan entered the wrong hotel room—and woke up in the arms of a stranger. Drunk, confused, and heartbroken, she never expected that one night to bind her to the ruthless and enigmatic CEO, Ye Feimo. To find her, he boldly posted a half-naked ad of her across the city. To own her, he made her sign a contract as his substitute lover. She thought it was love. He only saw her as a stand-in. When the woman he truly loved returned, Wen Nuan vanished without a trace. But it was already too late. Ye Feimo finally realized that the only woman he truly loved... was the one he let go.

She was the wife he forgot. Now she’s the woman he’ll never deserve. Amelia Vale has spent years playing the perfect wife, polished, obedient, invisible. Behind the opulence of her cold marriage to tech mogul Richard Vale lies a lifetime of emotional bruises and unspoken wounds. Her world shatters completely when she discovers the final betrayal: Richard is falling for a glamorous “heiress” and plans to replace Amelia with her. But what Richard never counted on was Ethan. Quiet, grounded, and impossibly kind, Ethan is the new man working on the estate grounds… and the only person who sees the pain behind Amelia’s perfect smile. As their bond deepens, so does the danger, because Ethan has secrets of his own. He’s not a hired hand. He’s Ethan Blackwell, billionaire heir, runaway from high society, and a man who would give up everything to protect the woman he’s come to love. When lies unravel and Richard’s empire begins to crumble, Amelia must choose: return to the cage of wealth and appearances, or risk everything for a love that was never meant to exist in their world. Heartbreak. Revenge. Redemption. Sometimes the only way to heal is to burn the past to the ground.

"Alethea and the Billionaires" Dark Billionaire Romance | High Society Alethea Vione was born into a world that worships power and money—two things she never had. Abandoned, betrayed, and sold to the highest bidder, her life became a game played by cruel billionaires and aristocrats who only saw her body, never her soul. They wanted to control her. They wanted to break her. But they forgot— Even a shattered girl can be dangerous when she learns to bleed with grace. Behind every forced smile, Alethea hid her pain. Behind every designer gown, she carried her scars. And behind the madness, one man quietly watched— not as a predator, but as a protector. In a world where loyalty is rare and lust is currency, will Alethea become their perfect prey, or rise as the woman they never expected to fear?

Undefeated Soldier King In the field of war, there is a legendary figure, the “Undefeated King of Soldiers”. He has traveled through countless battlefields, each of which is a test of his will. From the desolate deserts to the steep mountains, his footsteps have left indelible marks. This king of warriors not only possesses extraordinary physical strength, but also has a sharp strategic thinking. In the heat of battle, he was able to remain calm and collected, making quick and accurate decisions to turn the tide of battle. His swordsmanship is unrivaled and his fighting skills are the envy of all. He has faced countless foes and has never been defeated. His unshakable determination and indomitable spirit are the driving force behind his victories. He did not fight for personal glory, but to protect his home and people. The story of the invincible King of Fighters has been widely told and has inspired generations of people. He is a symbol of courage, strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

He gave her his name but never his heart… until she took it and walked away. Roselle Alice was the perfect wife in a loveless arranged marriage—dutiful, patient, and invisible. For three long years, she endured Lucian Aiden’s cold indifference, his haunting past, and the ghost of the woman he truly loved. Even in their most intimate moment—drunk, desperate, and devastating—he cried out another name while buried inside her. The next morning, he didn't remember a thing. But Roselle did. And it broke her. When she asked for a divorce, he refused. Again and again, he denied her freedom, chaining her in a marriage built on shadows. Until fate dealt its cruelest blow—she found out she was pregnant… right before his family framed her for cheating. Lucian didn’t ask. He believed. And he threw her out into a storm—pregnant, broken, and betrayed. But Roselle didn’t shatter. She transformed. Three years later, she's back. No longer the obedient wife, she’s now a stunning, untouchable star the world adores. With the powerful backing of Lucian’s own younger brother—who’s always loved her silently—she’s ready to destroy the lies that ruined her life. Lucian is stunned by the woman she’s become. But nothing prepares him for the truth: the child she carries… is his. And now, he’ll stop at nothing to claim what’s his. Her body. Her heart. Their child. But Roselle doesn’t want revenge. She wants surrender. And Lucian will burn through guilt, desire, and obsession to earn it. Now what will he do to get his baby and his momma back ? Is he willing to left his toxic family For his "FAMILY"?

Rita Amadi has built her life on power, precision, and self-preservation. As the formidable CEO of a multimillion-dollar logistics empire, she’s known across Nigeria’s corporate circles as the Ice Queen brilliant, untouchable, and absolutely uninterested in love. But beneath the polished surface lies a woman tired of winning alone. Enter Deyemi Adebanjo: soft-spoken, respectful, and disarmingly attentive. A driver with no ambition but the kind of emotional intelligence that slices through Rita’s defenses. Their connection is slow, cautious, and entirely unexpected. Against every instinct, Rita lets him in. And when she proposes a secret wedding, it feels like a bold act of trust something she’s never given anyone. But just when she begins to taste happiness, her world starts to unravel. Bank accounts vanish overnight. Loyal staff disappear. Her company, once unshakable, begins to crack. Then comes the ultimate betrayal: Deyemi is not who he claimed to be. He’s a professional con artist and his entire relationship with Rita was a calculated scheme. Worse still, his ex-wife, the fiery and intelligent Nse, steps out of the shadows to reveal the cruel twist: she and Deyemi orchestrated it all as revenge. Years ago, Rita had fired Nse without warning, destroying her career and reputation. Now, the Ice Queen’s empire lies in ruins and the final twist is yet to come. Rita is pregnant. Broke, disgraced, and alone, she faces the most personal decision of her life. Will she raise a child conceived in deceit? Or will she reclaim her narrative and rebuild herself, piece by burning piece?

Aira Aurora was the kind of girl who made hearts soften just by entering the room—innocent, kind, mature beyond her years, and adored by everyone on campus. At just 18, she carried a grace that made her the darling of her professors and the heartbeat of her peers. In silent admiration, she harbored a hidden crush on Reyan Vinos—the 19-year-old golden boy of the university. Captain of the football team, the richest, most famous bachelor on campus, and the fantasy of every girl. But behind his dazzling smile was a heartless truth—Reyan was a playboy, a spoiled, foul-mouthed heir who treated women like conquests and feelings like weaknesses. Their worlds collided during a college bar night when Reyan, on a careless dare, kissed the first girl who entered the club—Aira. That one kiss, meant to be a joke, turned her into the campus "sister-in-law" overnight. Curious and provoked, Reyan began to play a dangerous game, luring her with sweet lies and false affection, only to feed his ego and his lust. Aira, too innocent to see the trap, fell hard for the boy she once dreamed of. But the game turned real when she came to him crying, terrified, and pregnant. She was only 18, with her whole life ahead of her—and now it was ruined. She went to Reyan not for pity, but with a single hope: that he’d stand by her, protect her, Instead, he ran—choosing his ambition over her, his reputation over their child. Afraid of scandal, of losing his family’s pride and future CEO title, Reyan sent her abortion pills disguised as nutrients—silently erasing the life they had created. This is not just a love story—it’s a story of betrayal, of dreams stolen, and innocence destroyed. Aira’s journey is one of pain, resilience, and quiet strength. She lost everything—her first love,her trust in the world. But what Reyan broke, she will rebuild. And when they meet again, he will face the girl he shattered—still kind but not for him anymore!

Grief leaves no room for instructions. It comes, uninvited, and settles like fog, thick, persistent, and blinding. For Daniel Lewis, CEO of a billion-Leones tech empire and head of one of the country’s most influential families, the world never stopped moving after his wife’s death, but his did. He buried the pain beneath polished suits and endless meetings, pouring all that was left of him into the only person that still tied him to her, their daughter, Betty. Betty was once a bright, talkative girl with a laugh that could melt a room. But the accident that claimed her mother’s life also stole her voice. Five years later, she hadn’t spoken a single word. Specialist after specialist had failed to reach her, and her silence became a fortress no one could breach. Until Esther walked in. She wasn’t a licensed expert. Not yet. Just a 21-year-old child psychology student with soft eyes, a quiet determination, and a heart bigger than her experience. Hired as a live-in governess and emotional support tutor, Esther’s job was simple: help Betty speak again, help her live again. But no one warned her that in healing the child, she might touch the man as well. Daniel didn’t expect to feel anything. Not for a woman so much younger. Not for anyone ever again. And yet, in the quiet moments, between shared books, unspoken smiles, and late-night tea in the garden, something began to bloom, tender, impossible, real. This is a story about healing. About love rediscovered. About a man haunted by his past. A girl chasing her dreams. And a child who, through them, finds her voice again. Sometimes, the second time around… love writes a better ending.

Childhood friends, close and complementary to each other, but life and its twists and turns... What happens when friendship faces jealousy, distance, vast contradictions, and ultimately harm? When forgiveness becomes impossible.