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Burglar

The Halloway Secret

When Violet Rowe accepts a tutoring position at the grand yet isolated Halloway estate, she expects a quiet job teaching the youngest siblings, Clara and Theodore. Instead, she steps into a house haunted by the shadows of its past—whispers of a family tragedy, cold gazes from the remaining heirs, and a lingering sense that something is terribly wrong. Two years ago, Lysandra Halloway was found dead in her bedroom—murdered, the family claims, by an intruding burglar. Shortly after, Eleanor Halloway, the children's mother, wasted away from grief. Yet as Violet settles into the mansion, she notices something unsettling: no one speaks of the deceased with love. There is no mourning, only an eerie absence of sorrow. Theodore, ever the devoted brother, is protective of Clara—too protective. Clara, fragile and anxious, seems burdened by a secret too heavy to bear. Felix and Everett, the older brothers, are aloof, always watching but never saying too much. Ophelia, sharp-tongued and temperamental, treats the past as a nuisance best forgotten. And Augustus Halloway, the formidable head of the family, warns Violet to keep her curiosities in check. But as Violet begins to notice strange behaviors, unspoken tensions, and gaps in the family's carefully told history, she realizes the Halloways are hiding something. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because in this house, the past never stays buried. And someone is watching.
TheGreyyLadyy_ · 492 Views

PRETTY LITTLE THIEF

24 year old Mastermind thief Isabelle Aisling, a.k.a red has made a name for herself as a cunning, skillful burglar. Her latest contract and Target is the notorious, wealthy mysterious Aiden Wells, a 35 year old successful and famous bachelor with a brutal reputation that precedes him in business and in lifestyle. Contracted to steal a priceless generational family heirloom worth billions of dollars from him. But things take a turn when she is caught red-handed by Aiden Wells himself. At the prospect of avoiding jail time. He proposes a shocking deal. That will either benefit them both or ruin them, if she chooses to agree. ****** Excerpt: "Careful, you shouldn't say things like that, when you're alone with someone like me". His voice, a low sultry growl. Sending chills down her spine, making her instantly scared and maybe, just maybe a little excited.  "Or else what?", She taunted. Her eyes never leaving his. She stood her ground, refusing to back down as he continued to stalk towards her. "ohh....", he purred, his voice dark. He was finally close to her, Looming over her. The air was electric and suddenly too hot. They were too close, way too close. She could feel his warm breath on her skin. His golden, honey brown eyes, blazing with desires. She knew he was a dangerous force, but she gave into the burning sensation she felt. She asked again, barely in a whisper, "what are you going to do..?" Her dare hanging in the air,unanswered. A challenge to cross the imaginary boundary line between them. They stood there, eyes locked in a silent standoff.
Faith_afe · 3.7K Views

Innocent Until Proven Guilty

"Speaking of knowing things…" Kyle said slowly, "You still haven't given me a chance to tell my story." "I know," said Andrea. "I was having too much fun speculating. Finding you like this is a gift, and I don't want to tear the wrapping off all at once. ‘Building up the anticipation makes it better.’" Kyle blinked again, then gave a quiet snort of recognition at his own words being thrown back at him. "So what is your speculation?" Kyle asked. "Oh I don't know, probably something utterly disappointing. Did they pick you up for speeding on the way to the farmers market? I guess that wouldn't explain the uh…" she gestured at his injury again. "It wouldn't explain that now, would it. Oh, I know! You got into a fight over the last piece of bluefin!" Kyle just shook his head slightly. "No? I guess it's too much to hope you did something really exciting like rob a bank—You're not secretly a cat burglar are you, Kyle? Lose your balance breaking into an art gallery? No…?" Kyle looked unamused. "Very funny, Chuckles, would you mind taking this a little more seriously?" "Of course," said Andrea. "Very serious for a lawyer to have been arrested. You could be disciplined. Disbarred! Why, we might not see each other in court anymore. Wouldn't that be a shame." "Wouldn't it though," replied Kyle. "So that's the kind of guy you think I am? Stealing fine art and fighting in fish markets?” Andrea pondered some more. "I know!" she exclaimed. "Did you get into a fight with someone's boyfriend? Did it turn out that you were your young lady's bit on the side, and you ended up having a domestic dispute?" Kyle winced. "Is that it?!" Andrea had been teasing, but it seems like she had touched a nerve. To whatever degree Kyle had seemed like he'd been playing along, even as worn down as he was, that last remark had left him deflated. Kyle hung his head. "It wasn't like that…" "Oh sure, like you haven't been collecting notches on your bedposts." "I'M not like that." "You're not? That's not what your reputation says, out there collecting numbers and breaking hearts. I heard that you were a real ladykil–" "Andrea! I'm not–" Kyle shouted, grabbing her hands. His hands were strong, and his grip so tight it almost hurt. His expression so intense, frustrated and hurt and… scared? Andrea knew she had been twisting the knife a little into something that bothered him, but what had caused this reaction? It was only for a moment, then Kyle seemed to catch himself and let go. He slumped back in his chair and slid his shackled hands back below the table. Andrea leaned back as well, adding to the distance, and folded her arms, no longer smiling. She glanced at the duress button out of the corner of her eye. If Kyle had kept holding her as tightly as he had been, she wouldn't have even been able to reach it. "I think we're ready for storytime now," she said seriously. “I think you had better start at the punchline. What have you been charged with, Mr Wynn?" Kyle took a deep breath before he raised his head once more. "Murder, Ms Mason. First Degree Murder." *** Andrea Mason, a defense attorney who cares more about justice and protecting her clients than just winning cases. But the one man she hates to lose to is her rival, the arrogant prosecutor, Kyle Wynn. Kyle represents everything Andi hates about unscrupulous win-at-all-costs lawyers, and for years they have traded arguments in the courtroom and barbs in the hallways. Their paths cross again when they find themselves on a high-profile murder trial. As much as Andrea might despise Kyle, she can’t believe it when HE is charged with the horrific murder. But she is even more shocked when he asks for her to represent him at trial… *** #SLOWBURN #STRONGFL #CRIME #MURDER #FLIRTY #ROMANCE If you want to know what to expect, check the reviews! ฅ^-ﻌ•^ฅ Burrito says to join here: https://discord.gg/qr7eUnxT2F
slowestcook · 708.4K Views

Illegal Roommate

Li Wei, soon to be homeless, hard working and short tempered, would kill her boss a thousand over times without spilling a drop his blood if she could. Who would work with a Narcissistic boss with no desires to kill him? Definitely not her! Park Hyung, young and rich, yet highly narcissistic. He loves nothing else but himself. What happens when he finds he has an illegal roommate living in his house? .....Excerpt... "Something is definitely living with me in this house." He muttered to himself as he picked up the hockey stick. It couldn't be a burglar. Which burglar visits the same house everyday. The creepy sounds has bothered him all week, and he couldn't sit it out anymore.. Hyung moved closer to the door, on second thoughts he decided to arm himself with a Hockey stick before checking the source of the noise. He slowly walked towards the door without making a single sound. Lei Wei was literally talking to the washing machine not to make so much noise, she hadn't realise she didn't have what to wear to work tomorrow and using the washing machine was her only hope Hyung slowly twisted the door knob which made her heart skip a beat as it raced faster than a sports horse "O lord please let it be the butler, let it be Lord" He opened the door to the biggest shock of his life. He stared at her like he had seen a ghost. "You, you?!..." he said pointing the hockey stick at her without even realising it. "What in the universe are you doing in my house!?"
Shu_Lee · 4.2K Views

The Girl We Desire

Adeline was a journalist. She was a career-driven woman who would do anything for her passion. she was independent, smart and a strong female lead who was willing to take risks. What would she do, when a Greek god, especially the son of Eros entered her bathroom from a different realm while she was taking a shower. He was the son of Cupid, after all, could she resist his charms? **************** Suddenly some heavyweight pushed me down and landed on top of me. Before my head hit the bathroom floor, he engulfed his hand behind my head. My eyes were wide as a soccer. It was a grown man in his late twenties. He had a rare shade of emerald green eyes and shiny blond hair. His face was sculpted to perfection. He had the chiseled jaw, pointed nose, and body of a Greek god. He was shirtless and his hard sculpted chest and abs were pressed against my soft feminine body. He gave me a cocky smirk and realization hit me hard like a brick, I was stark naked and a burglar was on top of me. “Aaarghhhh!” I yelled at the top of my lungs and he muffled my screams with his hands. ************** It was not only the Greek God, what if the devil himself was interested in her. What if she had no choice but to pretend to be a guy, let alone work as his personal secretary? ************** As I neared him, I stumbled upon the carpet and I landed on his lap with my stomach on his thighs with a yelp. Unintentionally, my left palm made direct contact with his crotch. He jerked at my sudden intrusion, wrapping his arms around my waist. Both of us were too shocked to move, suddenly I could feel him grow harder under my palm, my eyes widened. I couldn’t see his reaction, I stood up from his lap as if, my ass caught on fire. He was frozen to his spot as if; he couldn’t believe what happened now. My face flushed with embarrassment. He didn’t even take a glance at my face. “I’m sorry, sir, It…” “Let’s get back to the office.” I was cut off by his voice. For some reason, my eyes strayed to his crotch and I could see his bulge very much visible. “Mr. Sandros!” he yelled my name.
Nightingale2909 · 71.7K Views

Arshan Yuured: The Code of the Artful Gentleman Burglar

Edward Williaman is a man haunted by the ghosts of his past. He's a tormented soul, searching for a way to redeem himself from a dark and troubled history. In his quest for self-improvement, he finds an unlikely mentor in the form of a sophisticated and enigmatic gentleman thief, Arshan Yureed. Under Arshan's tutelage, Edward learns the intricacies and nuances of the artful gentleman burglar. As he delves deeper into this world of thievery and intrigue, he finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with a brilliant detective, Maximilian Cogoro. Cogoro is a formidable opponent, a mastermind detective with a razor-sharp mind and a relentless drive to bring Edward to justice. But as the two men engage in a thrilling and dangerous dance, they develop mutual respect and even a friendship. As the stakes get higher and the danger more intense, Edward begins to question whether the life of a gentleman thief is truly worth the risk, due to him losing something precious. Amidst the intricate and complex web of relationships and alliances, Edward grapples with questions of identity, desire, and justice. He's torn between his loyalty to Arshan’s teaching, his growing admiration for Cogoro, and his own sense of right and wrong. "Arshan Yuured: The Code of the Artful Gentleman Burglar" is a sophisticated and thrilling tale of redemption and self-discovery. With its captivating characters, intricate plot, and stylish prose, this book is sure to appeal to fans of classic mystery and crime fiction.
Ali_Van_Der_Rohe · 9.2K Views

Burglar System: Stealing Ancient Dragon God Bloodline from the Very Start

William, a university student, awoke to find that he had transmigrated to a world where the gods were warring against each other. In this place, demonic creatures roamed, angels and demons fought, while the gods captured and slaughtered one another. Here, mages possessed noble rank, sacred swordsmen looked down upon the earth, intimidating all beings. Humans here believed in various gods and could connect with countless powerful divine spirits, obtaining their very own innate godly abilities. Though William himself had awakened the lizard bloodline which was of the lowest rank, he activated the Burglar System which could steal any innate talent, fortune, emotion, or weapon belonging to any being in this world, and fuse it into himself to level up! At the very start, he stole an Ancient Dragon Bloodline to gain an immeasurably powerful body, making him peerless in short-range battles, not to mention that his dragon breath and dragon language spells would lay waste upon all things! Element [Primordial Thunder] stolen. Fused and leveled up to [Ancient Thunder Dragon]. Heavenly Retribution learnt, controlling natural disasters and standing judge upon all, slaying the gods with ease. Element [Radiant Origin] stolen. Fused and leveled up to [Sacred Six-Winged Dragon]. Heal, Bless, Faith learned, providing salvation to all and taking in disciples from across the world. [Immortal Phoenix Blood], [Scorching Flames], [Chains of Destiny], [Sword in the Stone], [Silver Key], [Eye of Jörmungandr]... As countless talents were freed from the restraints of rules and fused into brand new talents, William belittled the god and ascended to the throne amidst Ragnarok, reigning forever!
Little Big Brother Zhang · 538.7K Views

BURGLAR SYSTEM: STEALING ANCIENT DRAGON GOD BLOODLINE FROM THE VERY ST

William, a university student, awoke to find that he had transmigrated to a world where the gods... Read more William, a university student, awoke to find that he had transmigrated to a world where the gods were warring against each other.In this place, demonic creatures roamed, angels and demons fought, while the gods captured and slaughtered one another. Here, mages possessed noble rank, sacred swordsmen looked down upon the earth, intimidating all beings.Humans here believed in various gods and could connect with countless powerful divine spirits, obtaining their very own innate godly abilities. Though William himself had awakened the lizard bloodline which was of the lowest rank, he activated the Burglar System which could steal any innate talent, fortune, emotion, or weapon belonging to any being in this world, and fuse it into himself to level up!At the very start, he stole an Ancient Dragon Bloodline to gain an immeasurably powerful body, making him peerless in short-range battles, not to mention that his dragon breath and dragon language spells would lay waste upon all things!Element [Primordial Thunder] stolen. Fused and leveled up to [Ancient Thunder Dragon]. Heavenly Retribution learnt, controlling natural disasters and standing judge upon all, slaying the gods with ease.Element [Radiant Origin] stolen. Fused and leveled up to [Sacred Six-Winged Dragon]. Heal, Bless, Faith learned, providing salvation to all and taking in disciples from across the world.[Immortal Phoenix Blood], [Scorching Flames], [Chains of Destiny], [Sword in the Stone], [Silver Key], [Eye of Jörmungandr]… As countless talents were freed from the restraints of rules and fused into brand new talents, William belittled the god and ascended to the throne amidst Ragnarok, reigning forever! Collapse Transported to Another World, Gods, Male Protagonist, Character Growth, Modern Knowledge, System Administrator, Overpowered Protagonist, Protagonist Strong from the Start, Strong to Stronger, Dragons, Special Abilities, Angels, Summoning Magic, Demons, Cheats Can anyone tell me what the raw of this is Seeing the comments im unsure... it cant be that bad... right? Tbh I remember liking it when I first read it so I suggest you try it out. In any case it's only 40 chapters, that way you will know if you like it or not :P Don't read this shit William belittled the god and ascended to the throne amidst Ragnarok, reigning forever! This is a very good novel. But why there is no updates in 2 months ?? May author care to tell us why their is no progress in the story with such a potential plot ??? probably a teaser its from WN I'm not even going to bother giving this one a rating. Just skip it.Trust me. B-b-but that synopsis! Much like pick up attributes from today You can throw off novels with attributes I feel you man Boring Dropped ain't fun c ... c'est de la triche se pouvoir
fernandes_diogo · 1.5K Views

The Caprioli Brothers [Sample]

[Will be left with sample later on] 6 Gods, 6 Women. What will happen when Fate brought them together? We all know that the Ancient Greece myth will never die even when the civilization was gone. The influence of the myth can still be seen in today's modern world and it would be better if the Gods can see it with their eyes, right? Meet Lena Ferranti, who was a curator at a museum that was in charge of the Ancient Greece exhibition when she met Zander, the eligible bachelor of Italian high society. Then, meet Jenny who was a cat burglar but she got caught on the web when there was a new thief in town, Harriet who has a secret of his own. Plus, meet Elise who was a struggling blacksmith when the demand for the handmade sword was depleting until Percival, the new blacksmith in town arrived and gave a little competition. Also, meet Tammy, who was struggling to be an engineer until she met the new engineer that can make wonders with steel, Ryes. Later, meet Gabriella who was struggling to manage her parents' vineyard until a new sommelier, Niles, was giving some tips for the vineyard for something in return for his service. Lastly, meet Valeria who was a struggling musician until she met Loxias and asked him to teach her. Loxias agreed to do it but he asked for something in return which Valeria would be reluctant to give. What happened when the ancient Gods reincarnated and fell in love with a mortal? Find out in these novellas!
Nikki_Larousse · 95.4K Views
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