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On the night of her fifth wedding anniversary, Seraphina Vale dies watching her husband smile over a glass of champagne he knows she will never finish. When she opens her eyes again, she is standing in her childhood bedroom, staring at her untouched wedding gown. It is the day before she marries Adrian Hawthorne, the charming billionaire who will one day steal her family’s company, ruin her father’s legacy, and leave her bleeding on a marble staircase while his mistress calls it an accident. This time, Seraphina does not walk down the aisle. Instead, she signs a contract marriage with Adrian’s greatest rival Lucien Ashford, the ruthless CEO who was destroyed and bankrupted by Adrian in her previous life. Lucien wants revenge, Seraphina wants justice, and their marriage is supposed to be a transaction but as she guides him through corporate traps she already remembers, and he shields her from dangers she once faced alone, cold calculation begins to feel dangerously close to devotion. Meanwhile, Adrian is unraveling. The woman who once loved him without question now looks at him like he is already a ghost, and he cannot understand why losing her feels like losing something he never knew was irreplaceable.

On the day of her wedding, Evie Yong’s world shattered before her very eyes as her soon-to-be husband trashed all their past eight years of relationship by denying her at the altar, in the presence of everyone. Forced to watch her fiancé stolen, Evie couldn't believe her stepmother and stepsister dared to plot such a scheming plan to ruin her completely. Devastated and feeling betrayed, Evie had to come up with a quick option to save herself from all this mess, and that was when she had to flee away from her wedding in shame and soon figured out a plan to strike back in such a way that her enemies would be put into ruins, just as they once did to her earlier. ... “Mr. Lu, it seems we're both victims of circumstance. My groom has abandoned me for my sister, and your fiancée has run away. Why don't we turn this awkward situation into an opportunity?” She smiled boldly. “Let's get married, right here, right now!” Westley’s expression remained unreadable, but briefly, a hint of intrigue flickered in his eyes. He raised an eyebrow, “You're suggesting we marry each other, and also we are complete strangers?” Evie nodded boldly. “Why not? We're both clearly compatible, and this way, we can both save face and gain a partner, except for the fact that this will be a contract marriage of six months.” Westley's gaze lingered on hers as if sizing her up. Then, he nodded slowly. “Very well, let's do it.” ... “You're either very brave or very reckless to make such an attempt in picking me as your husband in public,” he said after the marriage. “If I didn't try, we wouldn't have figured out a way to get this opportunity.” She responded. …. He's an almighty giant of entrepreneurship, standing high among moguls. She was born out of wedlock and denied by her family. She's been fighting tooth and nail to make a name for herself in the cutthroat world of entertainment, refusing to let her illegitimacy define her destiny. Two strangers are brought together under one roof, but their newfound connection has dangerous people lurking around. There are evil people scheming and eagerly waiting for Evie’s downfall, and they are never going to stop until they successfully get her kicked out of the door. But what they did not know was that the seemingly "worthless" person they targeted was, in fact, the anonymous genius behind the mysterious bigshot shaking the entire world… And this time, she was about to unleash hidden capabilities beyond their wildest nightmares! #Sweetheart #1v1 #Secretidentity #Genius #Quicksweetsatifyingrevenge #faceslapping

[18+ | Mature Content | Dark Romance] After slaving away for years as Ares King's sole overworked secretary, Catherine has finally had enough of his domineering and heartless attitude. She wants to quit and use the severance pay to settle her family's debts, and spend more time with her long-term boyfriend. But soon after she hands her resignation letter, she finds out that her boyfriend cheated on her. He claims she's a wreck with no future, and he's better off without her. Heartbroken and devastated, Catherine is grasping at the last straw when her boss, Ares King, proposes a contract out of the blue. "Become my wife for one year." "Why me, Mr. King?" "Because we work, Ms. Lane.” The last thing she wanted was to make a deal with the devil. But this offer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sell your soul to the devil for one year. How hard can that be? ********** Excerpt: "How many?" I froze. Did he expect me to count? "How. Many?" "I-I don't—Ah!" Ares spanked me again, continuously. My eyes stung, and sweet pain overtook me. I should feel sick from deriving pleasure from this, but strangely, I wasn't. "Two?" I teased, purposely getting the numbers wrong. "You shouldn't have done that." Just as I thought, he started again, but this time he drove each hit with more force until my ass was burning. "Fifteen!" I yelled, shaking. "Wrong." My heart momentarily stopped. "I got it right!" "You missed one." He pressed his hand on my searing bottom, and I moaned. I tried to squirm away, but he trapped my hands behind my back, his voice dark with warning. "Move again, and you'll regret it." ~ A/N: This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.

My father sold me to settle a gambling debt. I didn’t know until the man I’d been serving coffee to for two months pulled out my chair at a brunch table in Vail. An engagement clause with my name on it, signed eight weeks ago without my knowledge. My father couldn’t look at me. Cole Ashford couldn’t stop looking. Cole is the CEO of Palisade and leader of the 303. He bought my father’s debt in one night. He told him the clause was worthless before the ink dried—and let him sign it anyway. He knows my lease, my coffee, my life. He broke into my apartment while I was in Vail and left a cup of coffee brewed exactly the way I brew it, still warm when I walked through the door. I hated him. I hated more the way my body wouldn’t agree. His voice landed behind my ribs and spread where it had no business spreading. His gaze dropped to my mouth and I felt it on my skin for hours. The most dangerous man in Denver looked at me like I was the only thing his empire couldn’t buy. I wanted to burn the part of me that responded. I built Treeline from three years of tips and a lease in Union Station. Now I’m discovering the ground beneath it was his before I laid the first brick—engineered by a man who doesn’t take what he wants. He builds a world where what he wants walks in on its own. But every touch he takes gives him nothing. Granite and ice. Every touch I choose to give him changes everything. He thinks he claimed me. He’s wrong. The only version of me worth having walks in on her own. And I haven’t decided yet.

"I have a movie to catch, Magnus. Send the draft to my assistant if I’m not too bored to read it." Nadia Pavern is a "Ghost"—the spare daughter of a family of sociopaths. When she’s sold to Magnus Rawlins, the notorious "Butcher," the world expects her to break. They couldn't be more wrong. Nadia doesn't want a husband; she wants a loophole. She doesn't want his heart; she wants his Black Card and a shield against her toxic family. Magnus is used to being the hunter, but he’s never met a bride who treats his billion-dollar merger like a slow grocery line and walks out on him to catch a movie trailer. In this house, there are no vows—only clauses. The Butcher has finally met a predator he can’t tame.

Emma Carter never imagined that one accident would change her life forever. Forced into a contract marriage with the cold billionaire Alexander Knight, she finds herself trapped in a world full of secrets, jealousy, and danger. As their fake marriage slowly turns complicated, Emma discovers that Alexander’s past may destroy everything between them

On the day she was supposed to become a bride, her life was destroyed. Betrayed by the man she loved and framed for a crime she didn’t commit, she became a fugitive overnight—hunted, disgraced, and alone. With nowhere left to run, she made a desperate mistake. She summoned a demon. Bound by a mysterious blood contract, the powerful Demon Lord is tied to her for one year. In exchange for his power, he will help her uncover the truth, crush those who betrayed her, and reclaim the life stolen from her. But demons never give their power freely. As enemies close in and dangerous secrets begin to surface, their fragile alliance slowly turns into something far more complicated. Because the only payment the Demon Lord truly wants… is her.

Leonora was born into power, the surviving daughter of legendary business tycoons, raised to rule under her grandfather’s watchful eye. Beautiful, untouchable, and feared in the boardroom, she stands at the center of an empire her own blood would gladly see crumble. And she is not alone. Bound to three powerful fiancés, Leonora lives in a world where pleasure and politics intertwine. Ronald fiercely protective and dangerously ambitious, would burn kingdoms to keep her by his side. His love is possessive. Intense and Unyielding. Then Alaric enters her world no longer merely human, no longer merely vampire, but something far more dangerous. As he searches for answers about his transformation, every path leads back to Leonora… and the secrets buried in her bloodline. Desire turns volatile. Power turns seductive. Fate tightens its grip. In a game of legacy, lust, and control will they submit to destiny… or shatter it?

She needed money. He needed control. When Elena Rossi’s world collapses under crushing debt and a family scandal she didn’t create, she is offered a lifeline she cannot refuse — a one-year marriage contract with Adrian Laurent, the youngest and most feared billionaire in the city. Cold. Calculated. Untouchable. To the world, it’s a strategic union between power and elegance. Behind closed doors, it’s a battlefield of pride, rules, and dangerous attraction. Three conditions define their marriage: No love. No jealousy. No breaking the contract. But desire has no respect for rules. As Elena steps into Adrian’s world of private jets, ruthless business wars, and whispered scandals, she realizes the contract hides more than financial motives. There is a secret clause — one that ties her fate to his in ways she never imagined. And Adrian? He never intended to fall. He only intended to possess. In a world where power is everything and vulnerability is weakness, two stubborn hearts must decide: Is this just a contract… or the beginning of an obsession neither of them can survive?

Kim Seyoung will do anything for money—except prostitution. For ten years, he survived by taking on any job, legal or illegal, as long as it paid. But after finally deciding to turn over a new leaf and earn money the "right way," he realized the harsh truth: hard work doesn’t always pay off. Despite juggling three part-time jobs and starving himself at night, he still couldn’t cover the crushing monthly interest on his debt. In the end, with debt collectors on his heels, he did the only thing he could—run. He didn’t mind dying for a second time, but he refused to be tortured first. Just when he thought he was out of options, a stranger appeared before him with an outrageous proposal. Kim Seyoung knew he was being picky, a luxury he literally couldn't afford, so when this final choice appeared out of nowhere, he decided to give it some serious thought. "Kim Seyoung, will you marry me?" A man he had never met before was offering him salvation. But at what cost?

On the night she thought would be the happiest of her life, Elena Vale was destroyed. Accused of betrayal. Shamed in front of the elite. Thrown away by the man she loved. And the worst part? His powerful father watched it all… without stopping it. Broken, jobless, and desperate to save her sick mother, Elena accepts an offer she never expected. “Marry me,” Damian Blackwood says calmly. “Not my son.” Cold. Dominant. Untouchable. Damian Blackwood is a man who does not love. Their marriage is meant to be a deal. A quiet revenge. A calculated move. But behind the contract lies a dangerous truth. Damian knew more than he should have. And Elena is not as powerless as she seems. As hatred turns into desire and revenge turns into something far more dangerous, Elena must decide: Will she remain the weak girl they humiliated? Or will she rise… and become the only woman powerful enough to bring the Blackwood empire to its knees? In a world of wealth, secrets, and betrayal, love may be the cruelest weapon of all.

Rachel Smith’s wedding day went exactly as planned. If the plan was to watch her fiancé marry her step-sister, get framed for treason, and become the kingdom’s most wanted criminal. While running for her life, Rachel accidentally summons a demon king named Mal and binds them together for one year with a blood contract. Mal promises to help her clear her name and destroy everyone who betrayed her. In return, Rachel agreed to give him whatever he asks for when the time comes. He refuses to say what that is. Which is probably fine. …Right?

Six years ago, Princess Lyanna Graves publicly rejected the vampire king at their wedding altar calling him a soulless monster unworthy of love, and walked away, leaving Azrael Thornfield humiliated in front of his entire court. Now, six years later, her kingdom has fallen. Her family is dead and the only person who is offering her shelter is the vampire king she once refused. But Azrael is not doing this out for mercy. “I’ll grant you safety, and in return I want everything that belongs to you, including your body, and your pride. I’ll break you into pieces until you forget what it was like to reject a king.” Lyanna is left with only two choices: accept his cruel proposal or die. She chooses survival. Their revenge marriage is filled with games of dominance and possession which slowly transforms into something far more dangerous. Azrael who married her for revenge is suddenly terrified of losing her, and Lyanna who married him to survive realizes she’s falling for the monster she once created. for updates, you can join my discord server: https://discord.gg/yjX92fDdw

“You need my help, Tesoro. You choose. A marriage with me or be torn apart by them?” His voice was cool as though this wasn't a matter of life or death. I didn't want this life. My father had gambled a lot and left me with a lot of enemies and now I needed the help of Don Vincenzo LaRosa who was my high school bully and now the Don of the most powerful mafia family in Italy if I was going to survive it. It was just a marriage of convenience but I realized something — He wasn't helping me out of a good heart. I had been sold without my permission to him. I was the mafia's pawn.

The Soul’s Bargain: My Blood Contract with the Devil ​"When my own blood left me to die, I chose to hold the hand of Death himself." ​Ella’s most beautiful day turned into her most harrowing nightmare. The fiancé she loved betrayed her in front of the world, choosing her own sister over her. But their cruelty didn't stop there; they framed her for a heinous crime she didn't commit—a crime punishable only by a slow, agonizing death. ​Fleeing for her life into the deepest depths of the forest, Ella’s fresh blood accidentally awakens a centuries-old sleeping demon, Lucifer. ​One year of a fake marriage. One terrifying 'Blood Contract'. ​The terms were crystal clear: The demon would save Ella by claiming her as his wife, clear her name, and systematically destroy everyone who crossed her. But in exchange, once the year ends, Ella’s innocent soul will belong to him forever. ​As their hate-filled marriage unfolds, Ella realizes she is playing with fire. Will she be able to claim her vengeance, or will she be reduced to ashes by the demon’s dark, obsessive love?

Eimi Takahashi was born into a world of silk and power, the proud heiress of a Japanese business dynasty. But overnight, her world shatters. Betrayed by rivals and facing total bankruptcy, her family’s only hope lies in the hands of the Morettis—the most powerful and ruthless family in Italy. ​Lorenzo Moretti is willing to sign the check that saves her father, but he has one cold-blooded condition: Eimi must marry his son, Marco. ​Marco Moretti is a man of ice and stone. Three years ago, a bitter encounter left Eimi and Marco as sworn enemies. He views her as a spoiled princess; she views him as a heartless machine. They loathe the very ground the other walks on. ​The Contract is simple: ​One year of marriage. ​No physical intimacy. ​A perfect public performance of a "loving couple." ​After 365 days, a quiet divorce and a massive settlement. ​But when they are forced into seclusion at a private villa in Lake Como to satisfy Marco’s traditional grandfather, the lines between acting and reality begin to blur. Behind closed doors, their biting insults turn into scorching tension, and old secrets begin to surface. ​In a game of power where hearts were never meant to be part of the deal, who will be the first to break the contract?

Amara Piers is living the dream everyone double-taps on Instagram. For ten years, Sebastian Creed hasn’t just been her husband; he’s been her entire world. As the charismatic CEO of a global empire, Sebastian is the man who has everything, yet he acts as if Amara is his only prize. The handwritten morning notes, the spontaneous anniversary trips to Paris, the way he looks at her as if she’s the only woman in the room—it was the "perfect" marriage. Or so she thought. The facade doesn’t crack; it shatters. On a mundane Thursday morning, a stranger delivers a sentence that turns Amara’s fairy tale into a psychological horror story: “Ma’am, I’m sorry... but your marriage certificate and your child’s adoption papers are both fake.” In one heartbeat, Amara realizes she isn’t a wife, and she might not legally be a mother. The man she worshipped hasn’t just been keeping secrets; he’s been orchestrating a decade-long performance. As the walls of her high-end life close in, Amara must face a terrifying reality: Sebastian Creed didn't marry her because he loved her. He "captured" her. Now, the woman who was once his greatest treasure is becoming his greatest threat. To reclaim her life and walk away from her husband's child, Amara must disappear from a man who has the resources to find anyone, anywhere. But how do you run from a man who knows your every thought before you even think it? She was the woman he claimed to love. Now, she’s the one woman he can’t be allowed to keep.

[Mature Content || Dark Romance || Drama.] What would you do if your husband comes home with a new daughter and your abusive half-sister as his mistress? That is exactly what happens to Claudia Hoffman. She once believes her life with Miles and their daughter, Aurora, is a romance straight out of a novel. Until the night he walks through the door with Clarissa, her half-sister, and the child they share. They push Claudia aside, dismissing her outrage as madness. Then comes the ultimate betrayal: they frame her for attempted murder on that fateful night. Desperate to clear her name and protect her comatose daughter, Claudia is forced to seek help from the psychiatrist assigned to her case—her devil of an ex, Ray Gatlin, the man she left on bitter terms. Ray is cold, calculating, and dangerously powerful, a certified sociopath with immense wealth, influence, and a decade-old grudge against the woman who once humiliated him. He agrees to help her, but only if she signs a “pet contract” that binds her to him, granting the devil complete control, even over her own body. With no other choice, Claudia signs that insane contract . Now trapped in a dangerous bargain with the man she once loved, she must navigate a twisted game of revenge, obsession, and lingering desire. But as old emotions resurface and buried truths unravel, she discovers something far more terrifying: Ray may have had a hand in her downfall. Can she thaw the heart of a devil and prove her innocence,
Or will she lose herself to the contract she signs? * Commissioned cover art by @durudara Follow and contact me on Instagram: @foreverpupa *