Amanda Russo

This story talks about a girl named Amanda. Amanda is a good, sweet and helpful girl who is the princess of the Okpokolu village. Sadly, her parents dies, so the chiefs of Okpokolu village decides that her uncle becomes the new king, making her uncle and his family move into the palace with her. Amanda sees this as an opportunity to mingle with his children cause she was the only child of her parents and she never got the opportunity to play with other children. But she never knew she would encounter a demon who would change her life and destiny.

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]

Keysha pikir, dengan menikahi Raka, dia bisa merasakan kebahagiaan. Tapi yang datang justru tamparan batin dan tubuh. Ia tak hanya menjadi istri kedua, tapi juga menjadi pelampiasan emosi dan kesepian Raka. Di malam-malam tertentu, Raka memeluknya dengan lembut, lalu tiba-tiba berubah kasar. “Kamu milikku. Jangan pernah berpikir untuk pergi.” Sementara istri pertama Raka, Amanda, tak tinggal diam. Ia mengatur dan mengontrol semua, bahkan mengancam Keysha secara langsung. Di tengah luka dan rasa hancur, muncul Dimas, pria masa lalu yang pernah mencintainya… “Kalau hidupmu penuh luka bersamanya, biar aku jadi tempat pulangmu.”

Given away at twenty to a man old enough to be her father, Yusa Whitlock is forced into a loveless marriage with 56-year-old Alpha Kael Moretti — a cold, controlling ruler with four wives and no intention of loving a fifth. Her life becomes a prison of silent dinners, bitter co-wives, and duties she never asked for — until Kael’s four grown sons begin to take notice. — Gage Moretti: The 30-year-old heir. Commanding, calculated, and always watching her with unreadable eyes. — Enzo Moretti: The 28-year-old mafia boss. Deadly, magnetic, and unbothered by the fact that she’s supposed to be off-limits. — Kellan Moretti: The 27-year-old biker. Bold, flirtatious, and the kind of man who makes danger feel like safety. — Soren Russo: The 24-year-old hockey star. Reckless, rebellious, and ready to burn the world down if it means having her. What begins as an arranged marriage turns into a wicked game of temptation and betrayal. As hidden affairs threaten to explode, rivalries spark, and loyalties twist, Yusa is caught between the legacy she’s bound to and the forbidden desires pulling her deeper. With a crown at stake, passions flaring, and blood on the horizon, Yusa must choose: stay silent and survive — or risk everything for a life that’s finally hers. Because in the Moretti family, love is war, and no one escapes unscarred.

You know that feeling you get when you want to do something bad but have to shake it off. I don't shake them off, I do it. Amanda, a plus-sized teenager, has been the target of relentless bullying at school. The constant ridicule, mockery, and exclusion have taken a toll on her self-esteem, making her feel invisible and powerless. But after a particular incident happened she finally snapped. She has had enough. She decides to take matters into her own hands and sets out to rid the world of her tormentors. As Amanda navigates the complex web of murder and deceit , she discovers that her bullies just weak people in the face of death. But as Amanda's quest for revenge gains momentum, she begins to realize that her actions have consequences,for her and for the people close to her . She must confront the blurred lines between justice and vindictiveness, and the true cost of her pursuit of revenge. Will Amanda find a way to heal and move forward, or will her desire for revenge consume her? Themes: bullying, self-discovery, empowerment, revenge, high school life

Mr. Johnson's stepdaughter, whom he had been taking care of for fifteen years, surprisingly ran away, and she disappeared for five years. Five years later, Mr. Johnson finally found her. Mr. Johnson, looking at his bride-to-be, who had turned into a beauty, said, "If you can come up with a decent excuse, I might be gentle with you later." Amanda Smith awkwardly said, "Well, I... I was hesitating." "That's a fairly good reason, you've been hesitating for five years. It's time to decide, right?" Amanda Smith looked at him sorrowfully, "I, I have hesitated so long, I've forgotten how to decide." "Oh, no problem, just decide on me. After all, I'm quite good at catching people!"

Dante Russo is a lethal vigilante hiding behind a charming smile and a fake therapy arrangement. Adeline Fitz is the brilliant psychologist who unknowingly opens the door to his darkest desires. What starts as an assignment spirals into an obsession neither of them can control. She's the light in his chaos — and the only thing keeping his darkness from swallowing him whole. But when secrets start bleeding into passion, one thing becomes clear: She was never just his therapist. She was always his weakness.

After heartbreak left her in ruins, Mandy Morgan walked away from the man who once consumed her every thought. Jayson Anderson was never truly hers—just a fantasy dressed as love, a dangerous illusion she clung to until it nearly destroyed her. Now in Lagos, far from the memories of Owerri, Mandy is determined to rebuild her life—on her own terms. She accepts a new role as the executive assistant to Nathan Hydes, a powerful billionaire with secrets of his own… and a heart that’s been waiting patiently for her to heal. But starting over isn’t easy when the past still haunts you. Jayson’s ghost lingers in Mandy’s heart, even as Nathan’s presence becomes harder to ignore. In a world filled with luxury, ambition, and growing temptation, Mandy must navigate her emotions, find her voice, and uncover the strength buried beneath her scars. As old wounds resurface and unexpected truths come to light, Mandy is forced to confront the question she’s tried to bury: Was Jayson the illusion—or is her real danger only just beginning? Torn between the pain of the past and the promise of something new, Mandy’s journey continues in this powerful sequel about healing, desire, and discovering the love you truly deserve.

Bianca Bennett has always played by the rules — the obedient daughter in a scandal-stained family, the perfect pawn in a world where appearances are everything. But when her powerful father arranges her marriage to cold, calculating billionaire Kayden Russo, Bianca’s carefully contained world begins to crack. The wedding may be a business deal, but neither of them are prepared for the emotional storm that follows. Kayden Russo has never believed in fairytales. Haunted by abandonment and betrayal, he’s built walls no one can breach. To him, love is a weakness, and trust is currency. But Bianca’s fire, her resistance, and the secrets in her eyes begin to chip away at his defenses — even as he keeps his own hidden. Trapped on a private island honeymoon, forced to play the part of the perfect couple, Bianca and Kayden’s relationship evolves from icy power plays to something more volatile — and dangerously intimate. Yet just as their walls begin to fall, new threats emerge. A mysterious figure from Bianca’s past resurfaces. Kayden’s own haunted history is dragged into the light. And beneath the glamour of their new life lies a deep web of lies, family betrayals, and buried truths neither of them saw coming. With loyalties torn and sabotage closing in, Bianca must decide whether the man she’s beginning to love is her salvation — or her greatest undoing. Because this isn’t just a marriage of convenience. It’s a war of hearts, power, and survival. And in this billionaire fairytale, happily ever after might cost them everything.

Amanda, a Manhattan heiress, finds herself broke and abandoned in Texas after her cruel fiancé, Jake, leaves her stranded. Desperate for a fresh start, she encounters Damien Hughes, Jake's rugged cowboy uncle, who offers her a lifeline: work for him in exchange for covering her sister’s medical bills. As Amanda trades her pearls for cowboy boots, she discovers newfound strength and independence amidst the wild charm of ranch life. But when a confrontation with Jake’s mother leaves Amanda injured, her world is upended with the shocking news that she’s pregnant. Can Amanda and Damien forge a bond strong enough to overcome the challenges of the past, or will it all come crashing down?

Mandy Morgan thought she had her life figured out—until it all shattered. Working as a competent manager at Vienna Suites in Owerri, Nigeria, Mandy carries the scars of a previous relationship that nearly destroyed her. Lonely yet guarded, she finds unexpected solace in a mysterious online connection with Jayson Anderson, a dark, alluring man who quickly consumes her heart and mind. What starts as a few flirtatious chats soon morphs into something deeper and dangerously intoxicating. Jayson is everything Mandy never thought she needed—dominant, enigmatic, and emotionally elusive. Their late-night conversations become her escape, even as red flags begin to appear. Mandy’s heart overrules her reason. She knows he’s not offering commitment, yet she clings to the illusion that he might change. After two intense months, she travels to Abuja to meet him, and reality hits harder than expected. Jayson is charming in person, just as magnetic as his messages promised—but emotionally distant and cold when she needs him most. Their time together is passionate and unforgettable, yet every tender moment is followed by a wave of detachment. Upon returning to Owerri, Mandy begins to unravel. Jayson becomes less present, more absent, and painfully unreliable. Meanwhile, Nathan Hydes, a wealthy and kind-hearted executive she meets through work, begins to show interest in her. Nathan is everything Jayson is not—attentive, stable, patient. But Mandy is too emotionally entangled in her illusion to truly see him. As weeks pass, Jayson ghosts her, returns with weak apologies, then disappears again, leaving Mandy stuck in a painful limbo of hope and confusion. Her emotional decline becomes visible at work. Rumors among staff about inappropriate affairs trigger Mandy’s fierce sense of professionalism, and she begins to assert control—but inside, she's crumbling. With Christmas around the corner, Mandy’s best friend Hazel arrives from abroad and immediately notices her friend’s decline. Hazel becomes the voice of truth, urging Mandy to wake up and see Jayson for who he really is—a fantasy, a carefully crafted illusion of love. Slowly, Mandy is forced to confront the painful truth: her relationship with Jayson was never real—it was all desire, not devotion. Heartbroken and disillusioned, she begins the long journey toward healing. Even when Nathan expresses his love and offers her a fresh start, Mandy isn’t ready. She’s broken, confused, and lost. But she knows one thing for sure—she has to choose herself this time. My Illusion – Part One is a raw, emotionally gripping dark romance that explores the pain of loving someone who never truly loved you, and the struggle of reclaiming yourself after being consumed by false hope. It’s a haunting journey of desire, deception, and the slow, painful path toward self-discovery.

Leon Russo. The 30th mafia man. Italian. Influential, tough, possessive, but when it comes to her.. When I first saw her in that damn club and the way she sang... My heart broke into a thousand pieces. Anastasia... You will be mine. You're already mine.

It was just a summer like every other summer, expect it was not like every other summer. In Reine, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Beth, a 17 year old girl with dark hair and haunting deep blue eyes was here for summer holiday with her sister Amanda, who was 21, and her mother's best friends' two handsome sons Jefrey, who was 18, and Chris, who was 23. Jefrey got a secret crush on beth. Chris got a very public crush, which he is not ashamed of, on Orlando Bloom ever since Lord of the Rings came out.

A young boy finds a magical stone, along with his sister and a few friends, must learn how to properly use his magic while going on an adventure to stop a powerful sorceress from getting and uniting the rest of the stones. If that ever happens, she will rule Janar through fear and terror. Can they win against such a strong magic user? Or will the world be destroyed?

He doesn’t know what he is. But the universe remembers. Dave was raised like any other teen… except his guardian is the Goddess of Time, and the stars go silent when he walks by. He hides in plain sight—charming, brilliant, untouchable in a fight—yet completely unaware of the cosmic force sleeping inside him. But destiny doesn’t stay buried. On Earth, two girls—Amanda and Betty—begin to experience strange powers they can’t explain. Linked to legends they’ve never heard, and hunted by shadows older than humanity, their path is about to collide with Dave’s in a way that will shake the stars. A forgotten warrior, once noble, now twisted by guilt and rage, stirs beyond the edge of time—preparing the world for something even worse. He’s not a god. He’s not a hero. He’s a Sphire. And he’s just awakened. Join Dave, Amanda, Betty, the deadly mind-reader Adele, and the cosmic twins Zei and Zyra as they unlock secrets older than creation itself—while a buried past begins to rise, one that could destroy everything. ⚔️ Action. Mystery. Destiny. Welcome to The Sphires. You’re not ready.

Vittoria Russo has spent her life planning revenge against the Mafia that destroyed her family. Her father's debt led him into the hands of Ricardo Lombardi, the boss of a merciless Mafia which led to his death and the ruin of her family. Now, Vittoria is determined to get her revenge and Infiltrates the Lombardi empire to destroy their boss. But Ricardo isn't a regular Mafia bo ss, known for being ruthless and wicked, he is a man of many secrets. As she digs deeper, she uncovers two shocking truths: Ricardo isn't who everyone thinks he is, and her father wasn't the gambler she was made to believe. Her plan for revenge begins to falter as she develops feelings for Ricardo. Meanwhile, Ricardo, drawn to her resilience and determination, finds himself falling in love with the woman who plans to destroy him. But with old enemies closing in and the weight of their secrets, Vittoria must make an impossible choice: Avenge her father's death or protect the man she has come to love.

Struck by lightning during a routine patrol, soldier Russo awakens in a world that should not exist — one of twisted forests, crimson skies, and monsters that hunt without mercy. But he didn’t arrive alone. A foreign System has embedded itself in his mind — whispering, rewriting, evolving him. It offers power, but demands something in return: instinct, blood, and the will to survive. In this brutal world where humans inject monster blood to gain strength — and pay the price in flesh and mind — Russo’s System grants him something no one else possesses: the ability to extract pure bloodlines from fallen beasts. Now, he is changing. Becoming more than human. And the line between man and monster grows thinner with every breath. Hunted, feared, and alone, Russo must carve a path through a world ruled by predators — both human and not. But as he unlocks deeper secrets of the System and the blood it feeds on, one question remains: Is he the weapon this world needs… …or its final ruin?

This book contains mature content. Please be aware if you are a minor. Amanda Sanchess, a secret agent working for a secret organization. She is a professional agent who used to handle many missions. She has a male partner who is an expert in hacking, William Hudson. The two have been partners for many years. They were even nicknamed Double Eyes. Although they look good together, there are no feelings involved. Those feelings were only felt by Amanda. She loved William, but not William who was focused on his work alone. One day, Amanda decided to leave the organization and disappear from William's life for a reason. To live a new life with a baby coming into her arms.

In a city where the Morano family's grip on power is suffocating, loyalty is a luxury that few can afford. For Alex Morano, the youngest son of the family, the weight of his family's legacy is crushing. When a prominent businessman is murdered, Alex is accused of the crime and must navigate the treacherous world of organized crime to clear his name. The Russos, a rival mafia family, are seeking to take down the Moranos and claim the city's underworld for themselves. But as Alex digs deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear, and Alex's own family is hiding secrets that could destroy them all. As Alex's world implodes, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his growing feelings for Sophia, a mysterious woman with ties to the mafia world. But Sophia's true intentions are shrouded in mystery, and Alex must confront the possibility that she may be his greatest enemy. “The Mafia’s Reckoning” has gritty realism, complex characters, and heart-pumping action, "The Mafia's Reckoning" is a gripping tale of loyalty, power, and survival. As Alex navigates the dark and treacherous world of organized crime, he must confront the ultimate question: what does it mean to be loyal to oneself and one's family in a world where loyalty is a luxury that a few can afford?

In a world infested by monsters, Sleighfew is the top school known for defending the people. Jace is a hard hitting action first kind of guy that entered the school for his own reasons. Jace, Amanda, Oliver, Reyna, and Trell all start their first day and first mission. A simple task of figuring out what is causing peaceful creatures to go berserk and to stop the source. The mission turns sideways when the group receive some information that Amanda doesn't agree with, causing everyone to split up. Jace and Amanda sets off to investigate the location of the claim, and the rest continue to the church that locals considered disturbing for some investigation. What challenges await our heroes? Why did Amanda get so upset? Will the split in the group cause the mission's failure? Can the team truly work together? Get your snacks ready to go on an adventurous, magical, and heart wrenching journey to figure out the answers to these questions and more.

Lesson learned-that is how Amanda describe the most complicated event in her life. This is also the reason why she chose not to enter into a relationship anymore. Amanda promised herself that she would never love again. She attempted to lock her heart because she was scared of falling in love. However, everything changed when she met Chris, a single dad who was obliged to work under her supervision. During Chris' time working under Amanda, they didn't realize that they had a secret feeling for each other. A secret was developing between the two of them. But is Amanda ready to open her heart again? What if she gets hurt once more? Is she willing to face the challenges in the name of love?

This Novel is about a twenty-three-year-old woman named Amanda, she is thrown into a world she never knew, or could ever imagine. She has to fight to keep who she is at heart, but also heal from past hurts. Come along with Amanda as she embarks on this wild journey!

Lost in the deranged delusions of a young woman's fracturing mind, Amanda (subliminal) roams the wasteland of her world after its destruction at a madman's hands. Superpowers, undead plants, a mysterious gun that never leaves her side no matter how many times she dies, and a little good old-fashioned fascism growing its empire at the local university. Providence has truly never looked so interesting for the chronically bored...

When love and betrayal collide, no one escapes unscathed. Andrew Remington, the ambitious heir to New York’s most noble family, falls for Sophia Russo, a dazzling woman with a dangerous secret. Unbeknownst to Andrew, Sophia’s family is at the center of one of Italy’s most ruthless mafia empires. As the Russo clan’s deadly schemes unfold, Andrew and Sophia’s marriage becomes a battlefield of loyalty, deception, and power. With her father, Matteo Russo, determined to destroy the Remington legacy, and her brother Dante seeking control of the family empire, Sophia must choose between protecting the man she loves and remaining loyal to the blood ties that bind her. But when Matteo’s vendetta reveals shocking truths, alliances are shattered, and lives are at stake. Can love survive a war built on lies, or will both families be destroyed?

In Chicago’s ruthless Mafia underworld, Lila Caruso’s forced into an arranged marriage to seal a deadly alliance, until Vinny “The Snake” Russo crashes the deal to burn his rival’s empire. When Lila’s revealed as the secret daughter of the Commission’s queen, and ghosts from Vinny’s past rise from the dead, their uneasy alliance ignites a war. With traitors in their adopted family and the city exploding around them, Lila and Vinny must outsmart a conspiracy that could bury them both or forge a bond stronger than blood. One wrong move, and they’re dead.

|26X WATTPAD FEATURED| Mateo Brook, a young Pinta Park Ranger, must learn the legend of the Green Guardian to save the Paperblank Forest from a ruthless basilisk. What starts as an enjoyable mission soon becomes a matter of life or death. *** The fae are an ancient race in Pinta Country, but no fairy is as old as the Green Guardian. Sixty years ago, she trapped a little boy in time. Now, she begs for the Pebble Masters to rescue them. Eleven-year-old Evie Amanda Madison and twenty-one-year-old Mateo Brook are part of a specialized camp to train aspiring Pinta Park Rangers. Evie, who dreams of being just like her hero, Ranger Anthony, is unaware of the danger she is about to face. There is a basilisk loose in the Paperblank Forest. It's a creature of old magic that dates back to the Green Guardian herself. Together with a talking Red-Crowned Crane, John, and Pinta's young king, Benjamin, Evie and Mateo must find a way to free the time travelers if they hope to defeat the monster. Little do they know that this is all part of a prophecy-a prophecy held dearly by the people of Paperblank Village. Sixty years ago, history changed forever. A dark shadow is looming over Pinta Country, but Evie and Mateo are the only ones who can reverse the past. *** Word Count: 100,000-130,000 Main Achievements: - 2X Spotlight Story in 2022! - 3X Book of the Month! - 4X Best Main Character Award (Mateo Brook)! - Shortlisted for the 2022 Seasonal Contests!

When the skies cracked open, the world changed forever. Noah Voss was just another college student—quiet, unremarkable, drifting through lectures without direction. But when a cosmic event tears open the fabric of reality, awakening mana in humanity and unleashing monsters upon the Earth, Noah is ripped from everything he knew and thrown into a brutal intergalactic tutorial. Trapped in a dying village surrounded by orcs and goblins, Noah must learn to fight or die trying. With only a spear and a strange affinity for Runic Magic, he struggles to survive alongside other students—each as terrified and unprepared as he is. But this is no game. There's no reset. Every failure is a corpse. As his body hardens and his mind begins to understand the true cost of power, Noah is forced to confront what it means to kill—and to lead. Among the chaos, he finds an unlikely ally in Amanda, a tactical mage who fights with traps, terrain, and terrifying precision. Together, they must hold the line... or be consumed by the darkness. But the real nightmare is just beginning. The empire watching from above is testing them, and surviving the tutorial may be the easy part.

Guilherme, a young man burdened by life's challenges, finds solace in the tranquility of his flowers. His world is transformed when he encounters Amanda, a vibrant and joyful spirit, and their love story unfolds like the blossoming of a beautiful flower.

Amanda is known as a sweet little girl pampered by all. She is loved by both young and old. What happens when a new enemy strikes upon her? Will her hidden skills allow her to turn an enemy into a friend?