ruthless

"Why, Sebastian? Why did you enter my life?" I cried, losing my strength to fight him anymore. "Because I want to destroy it." Eileen Lior's fairytale should have ended the day she married Sebastian Stellios because that is when true horror started. Unaware of the beastly nature of the man she married, she wholeheartedly accepted her fate. Loving him immensely. But, the man she married was a devil. A true example of ruthlessness and now she is trapped. Hoping someone might save her from this monster. Praying for a hand to take her out from his prison, far away from him. But, will he allow his prisoner, his redemption, to leave? Or... to what extent could he break to enslave her in his domain? All because she made him 'feel' What? He doesn't know. lg...

Celine is on the run after witnessing a brutal murder… But the man who committed it isn’t just a mafia boss. He’s the most feared Alpha alive. Instead of killing her, he forces her into a fake marriage to use her as his alibi. She has no choice. Because he knows her secret… She’s a powerless Omega hiding her true identity. But after the forced marriage, something impossible happens: The mate bond triggers. Not just with him… But with his six deadly Alpha heirs. Now Celine is trapped: Married to the mafia Alpha Bonded to seven dangerous men Hunted by enemies who want her dead And worst of all? Every single one of them hates her.lg...

It's about five young adults who discover their sealed magic and were involved in a series of events that affected their lives both tragically and fortunate, when they somehow came together, they discovered that their paths were meant to cross and for some reasons, some forces were after them calling them the evil ones, are they really evil or was it just a wrong time, wrong place scenario?lg...

Daphne Galanis had everything—or so she thought—until betrayal and scandal tore her life apart. Forced to sever ties with the man she loved, she left Antonio Nickolaou behind, believing it was the only way to protect him from her father’s downfall and her family’s ruined legacy. But love, obsession, and revenge have a way of catching up. Three years later, she’s clawed her way back from nothing, landing a lowly position at Nickolaou Holdings—unaware that Antonio, the man she once betrayed in the name of sacrifice, now stands as her boss. The office becomes a battlefield of smoldering tension, whispered secrets, and dangerously unspoken desire. Antonio is cold, calculating, and quietly obsessed, determined to make Daphne pay for the past… while keeping her under his watchful, possessive eye. But their world is anything but ordinary. Mafia dealings, hidden alliances, and enemies lurking in the shadows threaten to destroy everything. Meanwhile, Rhea—the daughter of Antonio’s closest ally—has spent years plotting to claim him for herself. Jealous, obsessive, and relentless, Rhea will stop at nothing to separate them, even enlisting Daphne’s former lover Patrick in her schemes. As office politics collide with mafia intrigue, Daphne and Antonio must navigate a web of lies, manipulation, and danger, all while their mutual desire burns hotter with every glance, every touch, every near kiss. What begins as revenge and resentment slowly transforms into something neither can resist: a love as dangerous as the world they inhabit. --- lg...

THE COST OF AIR by Ajani Musa In the restless heart of Lagos—where the skyline gleams with power and the streets breathe corruption—Bayo Adeniran, a principled contractor, refuses to play by the rules that poison his city. But when he rejects a kickback tied to a government air-quality project, he stumbles into a conspiracy far deadlier than any collapsed bridge. The project, meant to cleanse the air, hides a darker truth: it’s a weapon of profit and control, built on silence and greed. Beside him stands Tope Adebiyi, a fearless journalist with scars of her own, whose pursuit of justice draws her into Bayo’s dangerous orbit. Together, they awaken a city long suffocated by fear. As engineered blackouts cripple Lagos and whispers of betrayal spread through the corridors of power, Bayo becomes a marked man. Hunted by forces that control both the headlines and the police, he must fight to survive in a city that rewards obedience and punishes conscience. The Cost of Air is a gripping socio-political thriller that exposes how power manipulates necessity—and how one man’s refusal to bow can ignite a nation’s will to breathe free. lg...

In the haunting shadows of Calabria, Dr. Talana Fabrizio transforms from a healer into a vengeful force. Betrayed by her family and ensnared by the ruthless Drake de Marco, she navigates a treacherous world of mafia intrigue. Talana battles the demons of the underworld while falling in love with the second most powerful and ruthless mafia, Don, Massimo Morelli. All the while coming to onto who she truly is after years of being kept in the dark and away from those who truly loved her. As desire and vengeance intertwine, will she find love or lose herself completely?lg...

"The woman I Become". Or in other word the woman I Become. It is a story of a young woman who finished university thus thinking she has grown into a full womanhood. She disrespects her peers because of her family affluence. She later married a young boy who she often controls because she is lazy and has lots of pride in carrying out household chores. In "The Woman I Become," I'm introducing Lucy the main character , a fresh university graduate whose privileged upbringing and lofty ambitions shield her from the realities of life beyond academic success. Bursting with confidence and a sense of superiority, she navigates her post-college world with a haughty disregard for her peers, viewing their life choices through the lens of her affluence. lg...

‎In the heart of the human realm lies the greatest mortal ruler the realm has ever known, Ritlo Saxon. He believes it is his destiny to conquer the entire human realm and convert them to his religion. ‎ ‎Spoiled by an unswerving quest for immortality and power, a tyrant emperor sought The Nexus, the voice that carries the Sacred Ode of Immortality that would be his silver lining to ascend the Flame Throne of the Xertos realm and be reborn a god. First, the tyrant emperor must conquer all Eastern Kingdoms as it was prophesied, convert all their mystics, people and above all find the Nexus for his purpose before Ritlo Saxon would come to bring the Eastern kingdoms and Northern empire to their knees with his unimaginably large fleets of invisible armies to fulfil his destiny. ‎ ‎With Ritlo Saxon holding Western lands and Southern lands, and Arle Craig holding the Northern empire and sniffing the world most mystic region, the Eastern Kingdoms to achieve his ultimate quest for immorality and god feat, a war that would bring the human realm to dust is imminent with awakenings of armies of the underworld, unseen spirit beings, evil goddess, fearsome beasts, dark meddling elves and terrifying witches. ‎ ‎One task lies waiting to forestall the war. The purest of hearts, called "The Nexus", "The voice that carries the Sacred Ode of Immortality", must avoid captivity as he journeys through the fourteen deadly seas into the fortress of invisible beings to the Altar of Ashere and be reborn a god. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Rated 18+ ‎lg...

"The moment you think of escaping from me, consider yourself dead, Bambolina." These cold words dropped from the lips of sin, from the man whom Serena feared the most, Dimitrio De Luca. Serena knew that her life had come to an end when she caught her mother entangled in a wild whirl of love making with her long time boyfriend, but she never imagined a life beyond all that misery. Sold off to the ruthless mafia lord like a commodity, she was forced to do his bid. She either has to obey his command, or kiss her sweet little life goodbye. Dimitrio could not tell if he had bought her because she looked like what haunted him- all shades of innocence wrapped in scarlet, or because he wanted to rile his rival up. He just knew that he wanted to keep her. Unknown to him, beneath layers of innocence lay a heart that beats for revenge, that longed to drive a stake through his broken heart. She was his nemesis, his sweet punishment, but if she thought a broken heart was the end of it, she had another thing coming with Dimitrio De Luca. lg...

Arjun loved Alina beyond reason. He gave up his wealth, power, and family to build her dream. She betrayed him — setting him up, framing him, and watching him burn. The world left him for dead. But death was just the beginning… He returns under a new name — Rudra — rebuilding his empire from the shadows, rising to become the Godfather of all mafias across continents. His goal isn’t just revenge — it’s to make Alina live a life more miserable than death itself.lg...

He was her husband's worst nightmare. Now he’s her only escape. When Selene's picture-perfect marriage shatters and her husband tries to sell her to the mafia to settle his debts, it's Ronan Blackwood—cold, dangerous, and filthy rich—who steps in. Not to save her. To claim her. “You were never his, Selene. You’ve always been mine.” Now locked in his penthouse and tangled in his world of power, blood, and obsession, Selene must decide: fight him—or fall for the devil who just might own her heart. lg...

One night. That’s all it took to shatter her world. Forced to take the place of the Alpha's missing mate, a helpless omega finds herself wrapped in a moment that was never meant to be hers. But when that night ends with more than passion—when it ends with his child growing inside her—she dares to believe that fate has finally chosen her. Until the true mate returns. Cast out, humiliated, and betrayed, she’s left to survive alone—forgotten by the very Alpha who once held her like she was everything. But the Moon Goddess doesn’t forget. And neither does destiny. From outcast to legend, follow the omega’s rise as she transforms into the most powerful wolf the world has ever seen. Will the Alpha regret the mate he cast aside? Or will it be too late?lg...

Noor Siddique, a 17-year-old girl trapped in a world of silence, carries the weight of her trauma with every step she takes. Mute from childhood due to past pain, Noor's life has been one of quiet obedience in a harsh, traditional household. Forced into a marriage with the ruthless mafia heir, Rayaan Khan, Noor enters a cold, emotionless union where her voice is never heard, and her worth is reduced to mere obligation. Beneath her silence, however, is a heart that longs for peace, love, and a life beyond the shadows of fear. Rayaan Khan, a powerful and conflicted man, is burdened by the dark past that haunts him. Raised in the ruthless mafia world, he has known little of love, only power, and control. But as he faces the consequences of his actions, he begins to realize the weight of his mistakes. Caught between his guilt and his growing feelings for the woman he has married, Rayaan is forced to confront his demons. As Noor and Rayaan's worlds collide, they are both drawn into a journey of pain, healing, and redemption. Will Noor find the strength to break free from the chains of silence and fear? Can Rayaan's remorse be enough to win her heart? In a world where every gesture speaks louder than words and every emotion is a battle, Noor and Rayaan must navigate their broken pasts and build a future together. But can they overcome their own darkness before it consumes them? **A slow-burn romance of trust, healing, and redemption-Noor and Rayaan's story is one of silence, survival, and the search for a love that transcends the past.** --- lg...

Then, with deliberate slowness, he reached for a small black bottle from the table. “I thought you’d prefer the gentle way. Guess I was wrong.” His words cut through me like a knife. He crouched down in front of me, cupping my chin with his cold, cruel hands. His fingers dug into my skin, forcing my mouth open, and I gasped in horror as he tilted the bottle. The liquid slid down my throat, burning, choking. My body convulsed in protest, but I couldn’t stop him. The poison — Deadly Nightshade. I had used it before. And now I was forced to take it. A year to live. His smirk deepened as he let go of me, watching with sadistic pleasure as I gagged, my hands flying to my mouth. Tears stung my eyes. The bitter, metallic taste of death filled my mouth, and I could do nothing but cry. My vision blurred as the poison coursed through me, but I couldn’t let go of my rage. Francesco’s voice was low, almost gentle, as he spoke the words that felt like a death sentence. “Sometimes, the person you once loved may end up killing you,” he said, the twisted satisfaction in his voice unmistakable. ~~~~~ But surrender is never simple in a game of power, revenge, and dangerous desire. Because this man doesn’t just want to own her — he wants to unmake her, unravel her, and turn her fire to ash. And the most terrifying part? Find out!lg...

Gwen, a human girl who is hated and not wanted by her family gets transported to an another world by a witch. In this world, she finds out that human beings are given abilities to shape shift into wolves and more importantly, herself in alternate universe,is Elena (her doppelganger) the alpha, Raphael mate and Elena is missing. She pretends to be Elena, with the help of the beta, Lucas But what happens when Lucas starts to fall in love with her knowing that she already belongs to alpha Raphael. Who will she choose? lg...

Story Description When Tiana is granted a wish from the moon goddess, she give the moon goddess a long list of qualities she’d like in her mate. The moon goddess knows only one way to fulfill Tiana’s long list of wishes- by pairing her with the Alpha brothers. The same Alpha brothers who have been hunting for her for years. The Alpha brothers are said to be ruthless Alphas. Their name strike fear in other Alphas. No one who has ever gotten on their bad side has survived to tell the tale except a notorious hacker- Tiana Torricelli. But what happens when they find out the notorious hacker is their fated mate?lg...

Mr. Ethan's business is bankrupt and in debt, so he turns to the powerful but ruthless Lucas for help. However, the price of preserving his livelihood is something Mr. Ethan could never have imagined: his daughter, Grace. Grace Ethan is a hardworking and kind-hearted young woman who has tirelessly searched for work to help her father in need but has been rejected repeatedly. She is angry when she finds out that her father has promised her a job as Lucas' secretary and his wife. Torn between her loyalty to her father and her own life, Grace is thrown into a world of power, arrogance, and control embodied by the tyrannical Lucas. When Grace reluctantly joins the Lucas Consulting Firm, her boss, Lucas, has high expectations of her and demands even higher terms. But as time passes and their lives intersect, Lucas' cold exterior crumbles to reveal a man wrestling with his demons. Despite the manipulation and hardships, Grace remains determined and unsure if she can accept her fate. Will Grace find a way to get through this risky arrangement without losing herself? Or will Lucas' control and secret affection be enough to change both of their lives forever? lg...

PROLOGUE Decades after the war between vampire and humans, the earth got to be ruled by vampires, and humans lived in it as strangers. River lost her parents due to the war and ended up living with her mum sister, who has a daughter same age as her and a son two years older than her. She's been blinded by hatred and anger for vampires ever since her parent death, but ended up getting entangled with one, after one night. Part taken from story River shrieked in pain, the moment his fangs pierced onto her bare neck, she felt the pain subsidies but then intensifies as he drank her blood. She could feel her heart pounding in fear and energy draining from her and she finally has enough. "Let go" she softly begged but he drank heavier, she tried to pull away but he was too strong. She accepted her fate she was going to die, but shockingly she felt his fang retract and then followed by a gentle kiss, he licked the blood that snoozed out a little and gently sucked on the area he bit her. River eyes widened she liked it, but she knew it was wrong. He intensified his pace and she moaned softly. He then suddenly left her go and stared at her, her gaze turned blurry and she passed out. What happens when a bond was set at that moment. What happens when she found out he marked her. And what happens when she secrets get revealed through out the line and how does he protect her from his deadly enemies. Well join me on the ride. lg...

“You’re really going to walk away from this?” she managed to ask, her voice steady now, but her hands shook beneath the table. “Just like that? After everything?” “Yes,” Alex said simply, his voice detached, as if they were talking about something trivial. “I don’t have a choice.” Daisy stood up abruptly, the chair scraping harshly against the floor. Every eye in the restaurant seemed to turn toward her, but she didn’t care. The room spun as she struggled to steady herself. She glanced at him one last time—a fleeting, desperate look that said everything she couldn’t put into words. “No,” she said, her voice now trembling with emotion. “No. I can’t… I can’t do this. I won’t let you decide this for me.” Daisy seeks revenge for her father’s murder, but falls in love with the mafia lord responsible. Pregnant and torn between love and vengeance, she must confront a devastating truth—and a deadly choice.lg...

Locked away in a cold, unforgiving mental hospital, Selina was branded as crazy by those who should have protected her. Betrayed by her father and tormented by her peers, her years of captivity have only fueled her desire for vengeance. Now, with a daring escape behind her, Selina is back, and she’s not the same innocent girl they once knew. In a city that once turned a blind eye, secrets will be exposed and justice will be served—her way.lg...