Substitute For The Mafia King

Born into the ruthless world of the Mafia, Rose knew power, wealth, and loyalty-until betrayal shattered her home. When her father chose his new wife over her, she walked away from the empire, rejecting his fortune and forging her own path as a commoner. But fate is never kind to those with bloodstained legacies. A chance encounter at a grocery store brings her face-to-face with Julian Morano-a man who radiates danger, power, and an intensity she can't ignore. He carries the weight of the underworld on his shoulders, yet his hands are full of teenage trinkets. A contradiction. A mystery. A storm waiting to consume her. In a world where love is a weakness and trust is a gamble, Rose must decide-will she fight against the life she left behind, or embrace the darkness that's always been in her blood?

Her sister's fiance was said to be dead in an accident, but her parents won't give up on this marriage for their own benefits. Of course, they won't sacrifice her sister - she's always the favored daughter. But as for her, well, they never cared for her. That's how she became a substitute bride for her sister, marrying a dead person. Until she finds out... he wasn't dead at all!

An Nuan thought that she was going to have her happy ending, marrying the love of her life when the man left her on their wedding day. "Pei Zhi Yi, the moment you step into the elevator, it's over between us." An Nuan thought that she could stop her fiance from leaving, but that man still left for the other woman. The wedding hall was prepared and the guests had all arrived. With no groom beside her, An Nuan decided that she would marry anyone willing. “An Nuan, if you are willing, then how about considering me as your groom?” Unexpectedly, the young master of the Lin family, Lin Xiao Feng stepped forward to offer himself. An Nuan did not expect much from this marriage, especially when they both agreed that they were seeking to gain something through this marriage. Lin Xiao Feng needed someone as his wife in his political career. Meanwhile, she just needed to marry someone to get over Pei Zhi Yi. As someone who was disappointed by love, An Nuan no longer wanted to believe in love. She never thought that the marriage that she did not expect would turn out better than she had expected. Young Master Lin would pamper her and support her whenever she needed help. Wasn’t their marriage just for show? --- Cover and characters Illustration commission by kirinlukis --- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. True Love and Other Lies 3. A Lifetime with You 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance 8. The Author Must Die

***** "And the kiss last night?" he asked, stepping closer until she could feel the warmth of him so near. Katrina clutched the roses, heart pounding, feeling the butterflies rising in her. His eyes held her, intense and filled with an emotion she couldn't name. "I don't regret it," he murmured. "I meant every bit of it, and I'd love to—" Katrina didn't let him finish. She pulled him close and pressed her lips to his, unable to resist any longer.  He responded immediately, his arms wrapping around her waist, pulling her close.  His kiss was slow and deep, full of a passion that set her on fire. ****** King Karl of Xylonia, known as the masked king, is feared by all. Cursed at birth to die at 25, he hides half his face behind a mask, leaving everyone wondering what lies beneath. Ruthless and cold-hearted, he never expected to fall in love—until Katrina enters his life. Katrina, a slave-princess, is treated like a servant in her own home because she was born outside of marriage. When her father can't repay his debt to King Karl, he offers his eldest daughter in placed of his youngest daughter, claiming she has a magical touch that heals with a simple massage. Intrigued, the king agrees. But Katrina was never the chosen one, and the healing power is a lie. As the king starts to fall for her, Katrina is trapped in a web of deceit. How long can she keep her secret before the vengeful king uncovers the truth? And when he does, will their love survive—or will the mask of the king hide a fury that could destroy them both? Contain 18+ scenes detailed explicit content. Hot Romance, Dark secrets. #Not your regular Dark-Romance novel#

On the day of her wedding, Ivy Quinn vanishes, leaving behind only a note: "I’m sorry, I can't marry a blind man." To protect her son from heartbreak, Elizabeth Winters strikes a desperate deal—Ruby, Ivy’s identical twin, must take her sister’s place at the altar. Trapped by duty and family pressure, Ruby agrees, believing it will only last until Stefan’s eyesight is restored. But from the moment they marry, Stefan senses something is different about his "wife." The woman beside him is nothing like the shallow fiancée he once knew. She’s sharp, resilient, and understands his business in a way Ivy never did. Against all odds, he falls harder than ever for this new version of her. And Ruby? She never expected to fall in love with a man who was never meant to be hers. But just when she finds the courage to tell him the truth, Ivy returns, ready to reclaim the life she abandoned. When Stefan finally opens his eyes, will he see the woman who truly stood by him—or will he be too blind to recognize real love? ****Excerpt**** “By the way, did Ruby come to the wedding?” he asked, catching her off guard since she hadn't expected him to ask her that all of a sudden. Was he already suspecting that it was her and not Ivy? Ruby’s fingers froze on the door handle for just a fraction of a second. It was enough to set off alarms in Stefan's head. “I—uh…” She hesitated, but only briefly. “No. She had work. She couldn’t make it.” Was he suspecting a switch already? What must have set off the alarm in his head? Stefan hummed, tilting his head slightly. “Oh, I see. How is she, then? I hope she's coming to visit one of these days?” Her fingers tightened on the handle, though her voice remained steady. “Yeah. She would, the moment she is chanced and can come.” A slow smirk tugged at the corner of Stefan’s lips, though he kept his expression neutral. Interesting. Very interesting. His wife had just lied to him and he didn't know why. Even though he was blind, he'd find out why soon enough.

Lucas Costanzo,29,a dangerous mafia king feared by all. Although his face is unknown in the Mafia world, his name is enough to make everyone scared. His life was pretty simple until one night he met someone who changed his entire life. Bella Knights,25,a simple orphan girl who is a normal office worker. She lives with her cute daughter Rachel. But that one night which she spend together with him, changed everything for her. This book is romance genre and contains some explicit scenes but it also primarily focuses on the journey of feeling love for the first time. The story revolves around the journey of a man and a woman who have never encountered true love. They both discover their love for each other and promise to be together till eternity. The characters experiences various stages of love together and learn to understand each other. Please give it lots of love. If you found the characters interesting, don't forget to add it in library. Mature content 18+ Excerpt: Bella: Don't tease me, anymore. Lucas:You know, you are so wet, baby. Bella: Touch me please. He put his head in between her thighs and his breath hit her opening. Bella:What are you doing? Lucas: Taking you to the real heaven, baby. Also every comment will be liked by the author.So please comment a lot. "Cover rights to respective owners" Stay tuned!!

Emma thought her life was going to take a dark turn, one that would never see daylight again. All these she thought when her stepfather used her as collateral to pay off his debts.  Expecting to meet a cruel old man that would strangle her all night, and lend her off to men at daytime, but instead she was faced with something else, something she couldn't quite understand.  “Marry me, and I will make them pay!”

What will you do if you, as an heiress of a mafia organization in this modern world, suddenly jump into another dimension? Historical era? The worst in this world is when a girl needs to be girlish, polite, wearing a dress with thick layers, and too traditional for her liking! But, of course, she will ruled this world, too, right? ~~~~~~~~~ ::VOLUME 1 : WHERE IS THIS WORLD?:: => Ariana Rose Conrad, heiress of Mafia from Black Eagle Organization in modern world suddenly jump into another dimension which totally different than the world that she know. ::VOLUME 2 : MARRY THE ENEMY:: => New life of Ariana as a Duchess. She also began to focusing on her mafia organization here. Her first case to investigate regarding the disease suffered by her mother-in-law. Love also started to blossom between her and her husband but something like this definitely not that easy as they started as enemies. After a big event, Ariana decided to leave the Silver Palace and divorce. ::VOLUME 3 : THE STRUGGLE OF LOVE:: => The Duke does not want to give up and keep on searching for his wife desperately even if she already left him. Reunite at some point but Ariana refused to coming back. Things getting complicated after Zayn collapsed, making Ariana have to make another big decision in her life. ::VOLUME 4 : THE FAMILY:: => The Basileious and the Conrad are now in a tense state after what Ariana said to the King, her own father. The empire also is in uproar because of that. People opinion is now divided into both of the household. ~~~~~~~~~~

Lin Chuyi, after meticulously selecting for three years, chose a high-quality boyfriend, only to be cheated on a month into the relationship. She decisively broke up with him and immediately took the place of the Ye Family's daughter, marrying the heir of a wealthy family, Sheng Tingyuan. She planned to leave gracefully when the Ye Family's real daughter returned. Sheng Tingyuan blocked her path, "You lied to me and now you want to run away?" Lin Chuyi, "Don't you hate it the most when people lie to you? Should I not run and wait for you to deal with me?" Sheng Tingyuan pressed her into a corner, "You're not 'other people,' wife."

Luna Grande n'aurait jamais pensé devoir retourner dans le monde dangereux de sa famille mafieuse. Mais lorsque sa soeur jumelle Sol a disparu, elle a été forcée d'endosser un rôle qu'elle n'a jamais désiré - remplacer sa soeur et épouser Dominick Phoenix, le cruel et dominateur Don de la dynastie mafieuse rivale des Phoenix. Dominick Phoenix est le Don nouvellement couronné de la dynastie mafieuse des Phoenix et fera tout pour conserver sa position. Mais lorsque Dominick a découvert que Luna n'était pas celle qu'il pensait, il a perdu le contrôle et est devenu fou à la recherche de sa soeur Sol. En effet, Sol possède quelque chose de précieux que Dominick désire ardemment.

She is afraid of the darkness. He is the ruler of it. He is the darkness she fears. She is the only light he loves and crave. She is the moon. He is the dark night sky. And she is his. His darkest obsession, possession, and fixation. ISABELLA RUSSO had everything anyone could ever dream of: wealth, a loving family, and loyal friends. A perfect, peaceful life. But the peace crumbled the moment she saved a man, ignoring his warning to protect him from the darkness, not knowing that he was the DARKNESS. By the moment she realized, it was too late, as he had already set his eyes on her. Yet she prayed to never cross paths with him again, unaware that he had another plan and so did her fate. She wished to be and live happily with her loved ones. Yet it just took one day for all of Isabella's wishes and life to shatter into pieces. Death of her parents, betrayed by her best friend, drugged, she entangled with the very darkness she feared who came to save her—Isabella lost everything in just one day. With nothing left, she chose to run away with the vow to return for revenge. Five years later, she returns with the twins she never expected and with the desire and determination to take revenge. Never once did Isabella imagine the darkness, she thought had forgotten her had been waiting for her like a predator with a cage ready to ensnare his prey. NICHOLAS COSTA was the darkness. The nightmare everyone feared. The ruler of the Costa Empire and Italy. The most dangerous devil of all, the mafia king. He was the darkest night sky without a moon or light. He never needed or wanted either. Until he met her. The night she saved him; she brightened his darkness like a moon and melted his cold heart. She became his moon and his darkest obsession. Now he wanted her. He would have her, and nothing could stop him. Even if it meant burning the entire world, he would have her. His moon. [Mature Content] [The second couple is MM]

Although Amelia Philips was an orphan, her adopter gave her endless love and warmth, making her a kind and carefree high school girl. She thought there was no such terrible thing in the world, so when she met a girl who was bullied in school, she bravely offered her a helping hand without any hesitation. But she didn't expect that this made her become the next one to be bullied! All her tragedies started on that dark menacing night. She was brutally raped. Her life was ruined in a minute, and this just needed five bastards. Her innocence was destroyed for no reason, the people she loved most were brutally murdered. Everyone around her spit on her, including her once close friends. She wanted justice, but no one gave it to her, except herself. She wiped her bloodshot eyes and looked back at the town she was just ousted from with hatred “I will be back and when I come back even the dead and buried will feel my presence. I swear!”

"You will fall," Avalon a twenty five year old woman got a job with an agency looking into the crime rate and the Mafia that running rampant, She got up the ladder. Happy at where she is, going to work and then coming back to her apartment, but there is one mission that takes a toll on her. She is sent to infiltrate the mafia without getting killed in the process, "Hey Damien are you..." "Isn't she a part of them?" In the mission, she got shot and abandoned. But the strangers that were there helped her and seemed to be on her side of things,

"When you think you know the truth... you'll realize you haven't even begun to understand the lies." In a world where darkness devours innocence, the journey of "Shadow" begins—a boy of eight who loses everything on a blood-soaked, rainy night. An unknown gang storms his home, slaughtering his parents before his eyes. His life shifts from the warmth of family to the cold embrace of loneliness, left only with scars of the past and unanswered questions. As years pass, Shadow uncovers a truth far more twisted than he imagined, realizing that the shadows of his past conceal dark threads linking his family to the world of organized crime. Torn between despair and the thirst for vengeance, Shadow embarks on a dangerous path to confront the enigmatic "Bloods Syndicate," the entity that shattered his world. Along the way, he crosses paths with outcasts who, like him, dwell on society’s fringes, forming the Mafia—a group that redefines loyalty and betrayal. Through brutal battles, intricate conspiracies, and internal struggles, his will is tested, and his humanity is pushed to its limits as he searches for meaning in a life lost between revenge and the fear of what lies ahead. A gripping tale where raw emotions clash with electrifying events, raising profound questions about vengeance, justice, and the steep price we pay to live... or to die.

Warning: R18 "why are you running from me little lamb? you don't know how long I've been waiting to do this" after finding out that her father Is marrying her off to the Mafia boss. she tried to run away. but how far can you run from the Mafia king? read how the love blooms between Leonardo and Lyxaria through all the odds that they faced.

This is about a girl(a doctor) finding herself in an astonishing world and in the process finding that someone whom she called her 'unrequited love' was involved. It would be so much nicer if I could make a profile for the story. First time doing an actual story. WOOH

[MATURE] "You belong to only me, Forever Mine" It was a great mistake for Prudence to have agreed to attend a high-status party at her friend's place. Maybe the bigger mistake was agreeing to that dance, or maybe that wine she threw on one of His men. But he did not care about his gang member. His red eyes shone with desire. The desire to make this girl his. The possession of her very soul. [The story is set in the 1890s] [Mature content warning] ——- The cover credits belong to the respective owner, no wishes for copyright defragmentation.

In the dark, rain-soaked streets of Grimden City, a forbidden passion simmers between Maverick, the enigmatic son of a Mafia king and a werewolf Alpha heir, and Asia, a mysterious and deadly Nighthunter, dispatched to bring the wolf's head home. Their worlds collide in a swirl of violence and desire, igniting a love that threatens to consume them both. Maverick, whose entire pack was killed by Asia Vyrkolak's family when he was just a child has an unknown identity which begin to unravel, and Asia, who was sent to kill him, finds herself drawn to the raw power and vulnerability beneath his rugged exterior. But their love is a ticking time bomb, waiting to unleash a maelstrom of supernatural fury upon the city. With ancient vendettas, rival gangs, and family loyalty all vying for dominance, Maverick and Asia must confront the darkness within themselves and make a choice: surrender to their passion, or sacrifice their love to save their worlds from destruction. Will their all-consuming love be the key to unlocking a new future, or the spark that sets their worlds ablaze?

The Romano and De Luca mafia families have been enemies for decades, their feud written in blood. When Valeria Romano, the intelligent but controlled daughter of Dante Romano, is forced into marriage with Lorenzo De Luca, the charming yet dangerous heir of the De Luca empire, she has no choice but to accept her fate. However, Lorenzo has secrets of his own—he’s been waiting for the perfect moment to take revenge for his mother’s murder, which he believes was orchestrated by the Romanos. On their wedding night, an ambush nearly kills them both, proving that someone is working behind the scenes to ignite a war. As Valeria and Lorenzo start uncovering a hidden history of betrayal, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways neither expected. But when Valeria learns that Lorenzo was responsible for her childhood friend’s death, and Lorenzo discovers that his father’s greatest enemy was once his closest ally, their fragile trust shatters

Gianna Bucceli, the daughter of a powerful Italian Don was supposed to be on a flight to England. Before she can leave, she is kidnapped and meant to be sold to her father’s biggest enemy. But one mistake changes everything. Instead of her going to her father’s rival gang, she is sent to Nikolai Petrov, the ruthless Pakhan of the Northern Russian mafia gang. He knows that keeping Gianna could start a war but letting her go is the last thing he wants.

Venus Bellingham is a rookie police officer from a renowned family of extremely talented police officers. But she lacks even the basic skills needed to do the job: she can't shoot a gun without missing her target; she can barely hold her own in a fight; and she always ends up landing herself in trouble. As a result, Venus' father scorns her for being a disgrace to the family. To win her father's approval, she takes on a life threatening case by herself, without telling her superiors. She goes undercover to investigate the most dangerous mafia gang, The Inferno, while pretending to work for them. But the stakes are high: risk being found out by the The Inferno, and their leader, Danté, will kill her. If she is found out for going undercover against orders, she could lose her badge, which is the only way she has to make her father proud. She makes unexpected friends along the way, including the funny and soft hearted gentleman from The Inferno, Nick, who makes it clear from the first moment he met her that he genuinely cares about her - maybe more than she realizes. Or, the stoic and mysterious Damian, also part of The Inferno, who has his frozen heart melted by Venus, bringing out the warm, soft version of himself that he hides well. And then there is the handsome and intriguing leader, Danté, who even threatens to kill her the first night that they meet. Though he infuriates (and often scares) Venus, she finds herself drawn to him, for he was more than the monster she initially thought him to be. He would burn the world for the one he loved, and those that try to take her from him. As she uncovers the secrets of the mafia and a dark truth hidden within the police, Venus will face danger and broken trust, making her question who the real bad guys were; and where her loyalties should lie. She learns from the mafia how to become a stonger person and what it means to be seen for the person she is instead of the person she needs to be. She might be stronger than she knows... As Venus unravels the mysteries of both worlds, will the newfound strength she gains be enough to face the challenges that lie ahead? And will an enemy turn out to be the one to kindle romance in her tattered heart?

What would you do if you met a mysterious charming stranger, but could never fully see his face? That was the very predicament Cloud Belmont found himself in. It was unusual to find the spark one had been searching for, for so many years on Palace Grounds, but somehow they had found each other. Although this mysterious man knows everything about Cloud. Cloud has not even seen the face of the person he spends endless amounts of hours with. Follow Cloud’s journey on finding out who the man is and his own journey on finding himself.

The slender waist and delicate figure of the girl captivated the man who appeared cold in the eyes of outsiders. After a one-night stand, Anita met with Owen, whose life should not have intersected with hers. Owen's family was distinguished, and he was handsome and aloof, but he only looked at Anita differently. So when Owen proposed a contract marriage, Anita agreed, and everyone was surprised when Anita, who had just been abandoned, found such a top-notch boyfriend. After the marriage, Anita was surprised to find that the two had similar interests and frequently connected with each other. With Owen's gentleness and support, she gradually fell in love, but she also gradually found that Owen's life was far from something she could easily interfere with. He would date beautiful actresses, and he would often be surrounded by rich girls who claimed to be his childhood friends. It turned out that Owen was willing to marry her because Anita looked similar to the woman he was secretly in love with. Anita realized that she turned out to be just a stand-in for another woman, and that all the tenderness was an illusion. More importantly, the woman returned. Anita left in discouragement. It was only until one day, four years later, that Owen saw Anita again, and the child Anita was holding in her arms was a miniature version of Owen! Owen begged, "You're coming home with me!" Anita laughed coldly and said, "Go home? Back to your home of lies?" Owen said, "Why haven't you returned my messages for so many years? Anita calmly took the other man's hand and said, "I changed my contact information a long time ago because I didn't want you to find me and trample on my dignity again. Oh, I forgot to introduce to you. This is my mate."

“Everything is a game, Roberto, and right now, you’re losing.” Bella, for all her beauty and strength, is the one person who could bring him down. He’s built an empire on blood, sweat, and ruthless decisions. Roberto, a ruthless drug lord, at the top of his game, married to Bella, the daughter of a rival mafia family. Their marriage seems to be built on love and power, but when Roberto begins an affair, the balance between their two families starts to crumble. The fight is more than a revenge for infidelity.

Ibrahim Rahman, a notorious mafia boss in the hearts of Kuala Lumpur. In the underground world, his influence extended into the darkest corners of the city. At the age of 35, he was feared and respected, a man who commanded loyalty and never took 'no' for an answer. On the other hand, Ava Lim, a 23-year-old University student, is a world away from his dark realm. She is a shy and innocent girl. Their paths converged at a wedding. Ibrahim's eyes locked onto Ava from the moment she stepped into the wedding. From that instant, he knew that he wanted her, and he was determined to make her his, no matter the cost. As the days turned into weeks, Ava couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, the eerie sensation that someone was tracking her every move. Her world was rapidly changing, and she had no idea why. She was blissfully unaware of the darkness that lurked in the shadows, the world she was about to be thrust into. One fateful night, Ibrahim orchestrated her kidnapping from the quiet neighborhood she called home. Will Ibrahim make Ava fall in love with him or Ava will try to to choose the path of revenge?

This is a flashfiction with a taste of comedy about a substitue teacher holding a lecture for a bunch of students. Reading this is necessary if you wish to understand the later upcoming parts of the Heart Ablaze series. Thank you for reading it if you did! And if you didn't... Thanks for taking the time reading its description!

Title: Mastermind: The Mafia Prince Genre: Young Mafia, Action, Thriller, Humor, Gangster Description: In the shadows of the criminal world, Shiro Fujiwara, a 19-year-old genius hacker and strategist, emerges as the leader of the infamous Tensai-kai mafia. With a brilliant mind and unmatched tech skills, he aims to unite rival gangs, rule the underworld, and play a dangerous game with fate. But being a young leader isn't all it's cracked up to be. With humor, wit, and an unyielding drive, Shiro navigates the challenges of power, betrayal, and loyalty-while maintaining a grip on his empire. Will Shiro rise to become the ultimate Mafia Prince or fall prey to the chaos of the criminal world? Main Character: Shiro Fujiwara the 19year-old genius leader of the Tensai-kai mafia, known for his wit, intellect, and unmatched skills in hacking, strategy, and technology. His calm and humorous demeanor hides the intense drive to dominate the underworld.