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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?

"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.

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

Monica sees his clan being attacked by the vampire clan. He loses his parents in the battle, but before dying, they send him to find his destined alpha so he can seek help to fight the vampires. However, when they finally meet, his alpha rejects him. However, he agrees to a marriage contract without acknowledging him as his omega.

Lin Meiyin on the night before her wedding found out that her fiance was having an affair with her half sister Lin Xuewei who she took as a best friend and is also pregnant for him too. She saw them making out with her own eyes. heartbroken she gets drunk and falls ill and was rushed to the hospital. Lin Meiyin wakes up and sees them kissing in front of her and ends the relationship, she also finds out it was a plot all along to take away all her riches and kick her out of the house and that her fiance Gu Zihan only saw her as a fat ugly pig. Her stepmother sent her dad abroad and then kicked her out of the house. Lin Meiyin runs away from the hospital and gets into an accident as she was hit by a car. Lin Meiyin finds herself in a huge mansion with her ex fiance's half older brother Gu Chenyu he had saved her life and turned out to be the one who took her to the hospital too. Gu Chenyu gives her a marriage contract. "Be my wife for two years and I'll help you get revenge on them all". It only took a signature and Lin Meiyin's life took a turn she goes to London to further her music career and comes back as a totally different person, the ugly pig had unveiled her beauty and turn into an angel who take your breath with her beauty, she just needed to loose some weight. Lin Meiyin starts her revenge in the Gu and Lin family unveiling dirty secrets and causing trouble with her fake husband by her side. The two soon began to depend on each other and unconsciously began to care for each other, while they took revenge. Well it takes an accident to arise to confess each other's feelings, when something bad happens to Lin Meiyin, Gu Chenyu realizes that he can't lose her and she was the only thing that mattered to him. The fake marriage begins to turn into a real one.

[Warning: MATURED CONTENT 18+] Celeste Vechi has spent ten years living for one thing—revenge. After the Cosa Nostra slaughtered her family before her eyes, she infiltrates the powerful Giordano Mafia family under a false identity, determined to destroy them from the inside. But revenge becomes dangerous when she finds herself drawn to the one man she should hate the most—her husband’s psychotic brother. Excerpts; “We can’t be doing this,” I warn, my breathing coming off more shallow than I’d like. My nerves spike, high on adrenaline, my half-lidded eyes darting around the darkened hallway in alert. “I’m your brother’s wife.” The claws of guilt have never gripped this tight. His silence is ominous. I fear it. His huge frame casts shadows over me, sinful lips leaving goosebumps behind with every trail on my skin. “That can be solved with just one bullet,” he croons, an icy threat lacing his words. Terror seizes my chest; my stomach drops with a sickening plop. Fear grips me as it clicks—he’s not bluffing. He’s capable of doing worse.

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 *

She has spent her life believing she's cursed - a wolfless embarrassment her father barely tolerates. But when she's forced into a contract marriage with the cold and terrifying Lycan King, she learns the truth is far more deadly. *** He didn't ask for a wife, just a womb for his heir. Emotionless, merciless, and built entirely from brooding muscle and trauma, the Lycan King intends to use her, then send her back where she came from. But when an assassination attempt exposes the lies surrounding her birth, he realises he's married something far more dangerous than a powerless girl.

The Mafia’s Contract Bride One deal. One dangerous mafia king. One girl hiding a secret. Zoya only wanted protection for one year. But she never expected to marry Armaan Khan — the most feared mafia king in the city. For him, it was just a contract. No love. No emotions. Just a deal. But the moment someone else looks at his wife… Jealousy begins. And Armaan Khan doesn’t share what belongs to him. What started as a contract marriage soon turns into a dangerous game of power, jealousy, and unexpected love. But Zoya is hiding a truth that could destroy everything. And when the truth comes out… Even the Mafia King might lose the only girl he never meant to love.

On the night she lost everything, Lina Zhao finally discovered the truth. Her loving fiancé had never loved her. Her trusted cousin had always hated her. Together, they stole her company, destroyed her family, and left her to die alone in a hospital bed. But fate gives Lina a second chance. She wakes up three years in the past, one week before the engagement that started it all. This time, she will not be their victim. She will protect her family. She will expose their betrayal. And she will make them regret ever crossing her. But revenge is never simple. Because the moment Lina changes her fate, she attracts the attention of someone dangerous— Adrian Lu, the cold and powerful man who once stood on the opposite side of her past life. This time, their paths collide again. And what begins as an alliance for revenge… May become something far more dangerous. In this life, Lina Zhao will rewrite her destiny. And this time— she will be the one standing at the top.

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?

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?

[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.

Elena Samuel sacrificed her education and dreams for her family, believing her love and loyalty would one day be appreciated. Instead, she receives nothing but betrayal and disappointment. When her best friend Sophia finds her a small job in one of the biggest companies in the city, Elena believes it is finally her chance to start a new life. But the company belongs to Ethan Alexandra, the cold and powerful CEO feared by everyone. Elena only wanted a job. She never expected to become the reluctant wife of the most ruthless billionaire in the city.

One crazy night in Vegas. One blurry chapel. One marriage certificate neither of them remembers signing. Elara Kane wakes up married to Damian Voss — the same ruthless CEO who just bought out her company and left her jobless. He wants an annulment yesterday. She wants to strangle him. But two pink lines on a test stick change everything. Now the ice-cold billionaire has a wife he can’t divorce and a baby on the way he never asked for. What starts as a fake marriage to save face turns into something dangerous: Damian can’t keep his hands off her. Every night he claims her, fills her, whispers “mine” like it’s the only word he knows. Elara fights it — she swore she’d never need a man — but every time he’s deep inside her, every time he looks at her belly like it’s his whole world, her heart cracks a little more. Scandal hits hard. The press calls her a gold-digger. The board wants him to choose: empire or family. Old enemies smell blood. And Elara has to decide if the man who ruined her life is worth risking her heart — and her future — all over again. A steamy, addictive ride of accidental vows, surprise pregnancy, and a CEO who’ll burn his world down to keep what’s his.

[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark Romance] Two days before my wedding, my fiancé told me he would marry my twin sister, because it was her dying wish. My family, his family, everyone dear to me, turned me into a villain for being defiant. The decision was final. The bride had changed. They forced me into a golden cage, waiting for my turn to be another substitute. Then he came. The man who should have been my enemy offered his hand. Led us into one wild night. "Be my wife. Six years. Let's have a contract for exactly that long." "You lost your mind. You promised-" "And I'll give you five years. You can be free. Do whatever you want with the Kingston name. I promised that." "Wh... what?" "But you must promise me, you will be back, and let's live like we burn for each other in that last year." "Rafael... what are you planning to?" "Get things back to their right place." I was tired of being anyone's pawn. So, I play my own game. Five years later, I am back. Revenge is an understatement. The price for my suffering is due. My children keep asking for their father. They'll meet him soon, but there's a problem:  I’m not sure who the real father is. "Viona... I never stop loving you. Tell me they are my flesh, right? I want you back. I want us back." My ex-fiancé shamelessly pleaded before me. "They are mine. The four of them are mine." And there he was, my contracted husband declared with a glare that was ready to burn the whole society down. This should be a simple game of power. But love always meddles between the players. ====== Author's Note: This Novel is a character-driven plot with slow-burn smut. Every character has their own motivation and is layered. Every choice has no easy way out. If you enjoy slow burn, this might be to your liking. Please read all the free chapters before you decide to continue or not. Thank you for giving this story a chance.

She died trying to escape her mafia husband. On the night she fled his mansion, gunfire shattered the silence and her last memory was his men closing in. She died believing the monster she married had ordered her death. But fate is cruel. She wakes on the day of their forced marriage, memories intact and terror clawing at her chest. This time, she will escape before it’s too late. Yet the longer she stays, the more her certainty begins to crack. In a world of lies, power, and blood, one question haunts her: Was he truly her executioner… or the only man standing between her and the grave?

In just twenty-four hours, Cassia Marcelli’s not-so-perfect life turned one hundred and eighty degrees worse. Her father—the Don—was assassinated. She was betrayed from within her own family and thrown into a private blood auction, sold like spoils of war to the highest bidder. There, she was bought by the most powerful man in the underworld. And that man… was none other than her first love. The boy she believed to be dead. He offers her a deal: stay and play the part of his mistress in the public eye to secure his claim as the new Don or be sent back to the auction block. Cassia has no choice. It’s either him or the savages who were ready to claim her. Kairos Moreau returned from the dead to exact revenge on his enemies and claim his rightful place as king of the underworld. But the first thing he did was reclaim what he lost five years ago. Cassia Marcelli. The only woman he ever wanted but could never have. She hates him. Kairos doesn’t care. He is determined to burn that hatred out of her—until it turns into something far more dangerous they both cannot resist. something more consuming like the desire he has for her. But behind his icy threats lie obsession, guilt, desire and secrets he refuses to confess. And as enemies close in and the truth behind her father’s death begins to unravel, Cassia starts to wonder: Did Kairos save her Or was he the one who destroyed everything she loved?