Damien Soft

Betrayed by her husband, Lily Ashton is left humiliated and alone, her reputation shattered after his affair with her glamorous step sister. On the brink of losing everything, even her life, Lily finds an unexpected lifeline in the form of Damien Hawke, a powerful and enigmatic billionaire with a dangerous secret — he is a vampire lord. In exchange for marriage, Damien offers her protection, financial security, and a chance to rebuild her life. But their marriage is a façade, a dark contract binding them together in a world of power and secrets. As Lily begins to regain her confidence and career, her world is turned upside down by Eliot Ashton, her estranged husband, and his manipulative sister Veronica, who will stop at nothing to destroy her. But the stakes rise even higher when she discovers that her marriage to Elliot is tied to an ancient vampire prophecy — one that could change both the human and vampire worlds forever. As their forced proximity sparks a slow-burn romance, Lily and Damien must confront their darkest fears and deepest desires. In a world where trust is fragile and loyalty is fleeting, Lily’s journey is one of survival, revenge, and an unbreakable will to protect her family. But as the final battle looms, a shocking betrayal threatens everything she’s fought for and she — and Damien - may be the key to saving them all… or condemning them to ruin. A story of a love that could either destroy or save them. Will Lily and Damien’s marriage survive the darkness? Or will the forces against them tear everything apart?

Lane Allen, an A-rank Guide, got injured on an emergency mission suppressing a dungeon break, and perished in his almost-lover’s arms. As the remaining members of his team continued to fight for their lives, in a fancy apartment in a distant part of the city, a young man opened his eyes. “Phew… That hurt like hell…” “It’s a bit of a shame to switch so soon… But I guess it is what it is.” “Anyway, who should I become next?” Actually, Lane Allen was not a Guide, but rather an Esper with a mysterious Plunder ability! It allowed him to possess other people’s bodies, and steal their awakened abilities. Keeping his real body safe, Lane could enjoy life to the fullest, constantly swapping identities, and doing whatever he wanted without ever worrying about the consequences! How great was that? Except… Damien Lennox grabbed Lane’s arm, and pressed him against the wall, his clear green eyes staring down at Lane intently, as if he could see right through him. “There’s no one else whose guidance feels so harsh and chaotic, yet pleasing at the same time.” It seems that Damien was somehow able to recognize Lane even after switching identities, and is unwilling to let him go? . . . Villainous protagonist who couldn’t care less (at least for now~) x Righteous love interest possessive of MC! Top x top :> #Guideverse #guide #esper

"A Fragile Defiance" is a tale of an unwilling hero, an exploration of the fragility of life, the ethical paradoxes of human nature, and the dread of the unknown. It follows Damie’s reluctant transformation from a sickly, forgotten soul to a figure whose defiance might just change the fate of all realms. Through adventure, myth, and action, Damien’s journey forces him to confront not only the collapsing world around him but also the depths of his own soul.

Second Awakening? A System? Having lost the battle of the Dark Catastrophe to the demons—spawns of the Dark Gods— humanity is given a chance at making things right once again. Born as a twin into a family of high ranking talent awakeners, Damien Terrace is met with trouble when it is his turn to perform the ritual. After awakening the E-Rank Summoner talent, Damien loses everything to his twin. Exiled by his father to perish away from them, Damien goes through a second awakening that changes the play field for him. Ding! [The God of Summons is furious and has blessed you with a system!] [You have fused with the Mythics Summoning System—A system that only allows you to summon mythical beasts!] [Obtain nineteen Magic Essence Cores to boost your core to the next level!] [Slay 200 more demons to unlock another summon!] Damien's only option is to evolve! ____________________ A/N: I'd be happy to get feedback as this is my first book. This will show that I actually have readers. Thanks. ____________________ ____________________ Update Schedule: 00:30 GMT (+8) 12:30 GMT (+8)

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] “Seriously? Of all the people I could’ve become, I get stuck as him?” Damien, a shut-in who spends his days cursing his favourite authors for every plot twist he didn’t like, meets his end at the hands of a mysterious woman. Just when he thinks his life is over, Damien wakes up as Alden Draven, an extra character inside his favourite novel. You know, the kind of character who shows up for one chapter, says nothing important, and dies tragically in the background to move the plot forward. Yeah, 'that' guy. And guess what? His death is scheduled to happen in the first few chapters. But just as he resolves to not die and change his fate, he notices something’s off. The plot is... wrong.  The characters aren't acting as they were meant to be, and the plot is all messed up. "This wasn’t supposed to happen; the stupid hero was supposed to fail miserably right about now! Is it just me, or did the entire plot get hijacked?" He muttered as it hits him.... "F*ck! "Is there another transmigrator?" And if that wasn’t enough, there's a yandere girl, one of the characters he's meant to interact with, who’s developed an unnatural obsession with him.  ----------------------------------------------------- If this story made you smile (or cringe), leave a review! Your feedback fuels the chaos and keeps the adventure going strong! Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and locations are imaginary, and any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. ---------------------------------------------------

‘All it took was getting caught in breaking the rules.’ She was the delinquent student. He was the priest who owned a black cat, and theirs was a union forged from the embers of hell. —— “Somebody is getting curious,” the first girl said. “It wouldn’t be the first time,” a man’s voice replied. “Shake the curiosity off her.” “Is it who I think it is?” An older woman questioned. The first girl nodded. “We’re not practically close, but it looks like she has a leverage.” “I told you all to be on the low,” a stern man’s voice interrupted. “We cannot stir things up now when there’s a recent death! Are you forgetting that there’s a new inclusion to the priests? Not one, not two, but three for goodness sake!” A hush fell amongst them, the man’s anger reverberating. “We’ve been on the low, I’m making sure of that,” the older woman said. “What leverage do you think she has?” The first man asked. The girl exhaled. “Didn’t say, but she kept asking questions.” “Do something about it,” the harsh man said, “or you know, it’s everyday students fall off the staircase, and it’s not hard to call it suicide.” —— When Ivie touched people, she could see excerpts from their past or their future, when Ivie touched Father Chibuike, she only saw darkness. Together they would fight the shadows of death that made the students of St. Stephen Immaculate college commit suicide. She could have escaped her twisted fate, but she agreed to hold the priest’s secret, and soon she told him hers!

"If somehow you could rewrite your life's greatest sins." Damien Vryce, a hard-hearted killer, was hanged for tyranny. He found himself awoken one year ahead of his fall. Having recollections from his past, he swore to make amends and save himself from the gallows. In the path of redemption lay treachery, conspiracies under the surface, and an unlikely, but hot love with the unknown woman, Amara Draven. As Damien sows the seeds of distrust by laying ruin to his past empire of fear, he recognizes that redemption considers the acknowledgement of the sins that have been committed along with the crossing of the line from sin to repentance. An entire kingdom lies in the threshold of war, enemies imbued with greed lurk in the shadows, and the second chance for Damien may well be the last. 20 power stones = 2 extra chapter 4 golden ticket = 2 extra chapter

As the illegitimate daughter in a household that scorns her, Emilia has learned to endure a life of cruel whispers and cold glares. But her fate takes an unexpected turn when her spoiled half-sister disappears on the eve of her arranged marriage. The family forces Emilia to wed the rumored crippled and disfigured groom in her sister's place—an ominous task they hope will rid them of her for good. Yet, when Emilia meets her new husband, Damien Blackwood, she is stunned. This mysterious man is neither crippled nor disfigured. Instead, he’s handsome, powerful, and hiding secrets as dark as her own. With the Blackwood family’s treacherous history looming over them, Emilia realizes she has entered a world far more dangerous than her own home—a world where alliances are built on lies and love can turn into a weapon. As she delves deeper, Emilia uncovers shocking secrets that link her family’s downfall to Damien’s ruthless kin. Now, torn between the man she’s come to trust and the whispers of betrayal around every corner, Emilia must decide: will she seek revenge on those who’ve wronged her or fight alongside Damien to claim her rightful legacy? In a game where love, power, and loyalty are tested, Emilia must face her past to shape her future… even if it means risking her life.

After wanting to end his life. The main character is suddenly reached by a soft proclaimed powerful being and is given a second chance in life. Will he accept his gift? What will he do? Let's find out together and explore the amazing adventures of Thita.

Blurb Fiona was left with the family business after her parents death. The floral shop was all she had left of them and she is determined to keep her father's legacy from dying. Her dreams are shattered when a Damien Cook, billionaire CEO and business tycoon opens up a floral shop opposite her family's, stealing all her customers and threatening to shut her business down. When he offers to buy her floral shop, she agrees but demands that they operate as partners and the shop remains in her father's name. Damien accepts her proposal but only on the condition that she marries him. She agrees to marry him, hoping to keep the marriage strictly about the partnership. She soon realises that he has fallen hopelessly in love with her and she with him. However, the problem remains Damien’s pregnant ex-fiancee, Maya whose pregnancy threatens to drown their newly blossomed affections. Can their love survive the terrible odds against it or does it fall apart at the sight of trouble?

"You are lying!" she retorted, her voice ringing with a blend of indignation and despair as she surged to her feet and crossed the space to his side. Her anger struck him as somewhat bemusing, and in a different circumstance, he might have been tempted to applaud her unyielding spirit. "I am an apex predator. I am what monsters and all things wicked fear. How could you imagine I would concern myself with something as fickle as emotions, let alone for a witch?" he asserted, his words delivered without the slightest quiver of doubt. His words landed like a blow to her very core. She had never anticipated such a stinging rebuttal from him. "If you can look me in the eye and tell me you feel nothing for me, then I'll leave you alone," she challenged, her tone calm amid the raging storm of emotion that churned within her. Her words felt like a knife piercing through his cold heart, leaving Damien to grapple with the weight of her final statement. He hesitated for a few fleeting moments before lifting his gaze to meet hers. "I don't," he declared, the words slipping from his lips with austere finality. Lauren's heart sank upon hearing his response; she sensed within her that he was not speaking the truth, but what recourse did she have? Before she could utter another word, the ringing of her phone pierced the solemn air. Engaging with the call, she answered, "Hello, Director." Briefly acknowledging the conversation, she swiftly concluded, "Alright, I'll be there," before ending the call. "Thanks for the meal once again," she offered in a flat voice, devoid of any discernible emotion. Damien found himself taken aback by the sudden shift in her demeanor, feeling the impulse to say something, but before he could gather his thoughts, she had already entered the elevator. Making her way towards the exit, she soon drove off, leaving Damien to stand before the towering windows, watching her departure with a silent ache lingering within him. As she disappeared, he turned his gaze inward, pondering the emptiness that seemed to pervade his residence. Reflecting on his actions, he found himself questioning whether he had made the right choice in pushing her away, but he understood that only time held the answers. This Novel tells a story of a halfie(half vampire half human) named Damien Voltorie. Some whisper of Damien Voltorie as a modern-day wolf of Wall Street, while others deem him the nation's most captivating bachelor. But beneath the veneer of wealth and charm lies a secret: Damien is a thousand-year-old vampire, haunted by a traumatic past and determined to remain in the shadows. Yet, destiny has a different plan. As the last descendant of the once powerful Voltorie vampire dynastyt he is bound by an ancient prophecy to a brilliant human, Lauren Turner. A captain of special operations of the National division of intelligence (NDI) and a gifted surgeon, Lauren is his fated partner. Together, they hold the key to saving both the human and supernatural worlds from a resurrected evil that once obliterated his kingdom eons ago. Faced with a choice between prophecy and isolation, Damien must decide: Will he heed the call of destiny and fight to save the world, or will he allow it to burn as his kingdom did? Can he overcome the isolation of his immortal existence and embrace the warmth of a human love, or will he succumb to fear and run? Join us as we step into a realm where the veil between worlds is thin, and the fate of both human and supernatural rests on the choices of one reluctant vampire.

Sophia Reed, a sharp and fearless 24-year-old PR strategist, is used to cleaning up messy reputations. But when she’s hired to save billionaire Damien Steele’s image, she realizes this job might be her toughest yet. Damien is cold, guarded, and infuriatingly handsome—a combination that’s as dangerous as it is distracting. As Sophia digs deeper into his world, she discovers a man haunted by secrets, his icy exterior hiding a fire she can’t resist. The more she tries to keep things professional, the harder it gets to ignore the pull between them. But with the media circling and enemies waiting for their chance to strike, every step closer to Damien puts her heart—and her career—on the line.

“Everyone has secrets in the glitzy world of the elite, but his could cost her everything.” Emily Chase, a struggling writer, never anticipates being thrown into the perilous orbit of elusive tech magnate and billionaire Damien Blackwood once she discovers a clue about him. Damien, who has a reputation for charm and cool control, has defended his kingdom and his emotions from the outside world for many years. However, Emily finds herself torn between telling the truth and falling in love with the man behind the mask after learning of rumors of a past argument that could ruin him. Emily discovers that Damien’s secrets are more complex than she initially thought, drawing her into a web of treachery, passion, and peril as enemies press in and her inquiry reveals even more sinister facts. Their unquestionable chemistry creates a bond that has the potential to either break her determination or bring about her redemption. However, each step she takes toward Damien puts her own weaknesses in jeopardy and forces her to face her worst fears. Emily has to choose how far she will go for love as the stakes are high and her allegiances are put to the test. Will she be freed by discovering the truth, or will everything she has battled to defend be destroyed?

Detective Alexander is hailed as a prodigy—a young investigator whose genius mind has cracked some of the city's most complex and chilling cases. But behind the acclaim and cold, calculating demeanor lies a fractured soul, haunted by a past he has buried deep. Alexander hasn’t smiled in years, and when a reporter questions him about his apparent joyless existence, it forces him to confront the source of his despair. What he uncovers is a seething hatred for the bullies who tormented him during high school—privileged elites who committed unspeakable acts, shielded by their wealth and status. Alexander realizes that his missing happiness, his very sense of self, was stolen by them. Driven by an unrelenting desire for retribution, Alexander stages his own death, crafting a new identity that will allow him to infiltrate the lives of those who wronged him. In his first mission of vengeance, Alexander targets Damien Roth, the spoiled son of a powerful German tycoon whose past crimes have gone unpunished. As Alexander manipulates his way into Damien’s family, weaving a web of lies and psychological traps, he dismantles the lives of those who stand in his way—innocent or guilty alike. But as Alexander spirals deeper into his crusade for vengeance, a brilliant detective begins to piece together the threads of his crimes. With every calculated move, Alexander must stay one step ahead, all while wrestling with the question: Will regaining his stolen happiness be worth the cost of his humanity?

Isabella Rossi gave up everything for Damien Blackwood, the man she thought loved her. She funded his startup, helped build his empire, and stood by his side—only to be dumped and branded a gold digger when he made it big. Now, she’s back with a vengeance. Disguising herself as "Izzy," a naive intern at his company, Blackwood Industries, she's determined to bring his empire down from the inside. But things aren't as simple as she planned. Ethan, a brilliant software developer, sees beyond her disguise, offering unexpected kindness and sparking a love she never planned. Then there’s Alexander, a powerful rival with his own vendetta. He offers her an alliance — and a dangerous temptation. As secrets surface and loyalties shift, Isabella faces a choice: will she destroy Damien’s empire or risk her heart once again? In a world of power, lies, and love, the stakes have never been higher.

Never take off the mask.” It’s the one rule Cora Mercedes has lived by her entire life. Found abandoned on Halloween night as a child, wearing a mask she’s forbidden to remove and clutching a cryptic note, Cora’s existence has been a riddle she’s never been able to solve. When she gains admission to the prestigious Oscar Island University—a school renowned for its exclusivity and shrouded in mystery—Cora hopes to escape her past and embrace a new beginning. But nothing at Oscar is ordinary. Its halls whisper secrets, its rules are bizarre and absolute, and its students, though seemingly perfect, are unnervingly inhuman. As Cora navigates her new life, she finds herself drawn to the shadows, particularly to a pair of haunting crimson eyes that seem to follow her every move. He’s ruthless, enigmatic, and terrifyingly familiar, and despite her instincts, she can’t escape his magnetic pull. But the closer Cora gets to unraveling the truth—about her mask, her past, and the dark forces surrounding Oscar Island—the more she realizes she’s not the only one hiding secrets. In a world where humans serve as prey, breaking the rules isn’t just dangerous; it’s deadly. And someone in the shadows has been waiting centuries for her to return. Damien’s Masked Mate is a captivating tale of forbidden romance, ancient curses, and the deadly allure of the unknown

Content: [Matured] “Brother Abubakar.” Soliat’s hardened nipple brought a moan to her lips. “You’re too conscious, it’s driving me insane.” He brushed a thumb to her lips. “Let me ask you a question, what I did at the party, did you like it?” Her heart hitched and she did not know her nipple would harden more than it already had, except it did. “Answer me.” Slowly he trailed a hand from her face down to her neck, then her cleavage to in between her breasts, pushing the towel downward. “I—we—it was in a public place, I—I don’t know.” He eyes left his finger and the assault it was committing to look at her face. “Would you know if I did it again?” He did not wait for her to reply and dragged off her towel, kissing her to the bed. “Brother Abubakar,” she moaned. “It’s Abubakar now.” He broke the kiss to say. He peppered light kisses on her cheek and trailed it to the sweet spot on her neck. “I will touch you, Solia, but I won’t go all the way, is that okay with you?” He covered her breasts with his hand and her reply came in soft moans. “Ahh!” She whimpered when his finger pinched her nipple and a pleasure pain swept through her. “There’s a thin line between pain and pleasure, darling, and if you let me, I’ll show you.” Then he replaced his torturing hand with his mouth. “Abubakar.” She arched her chest so that his warm mouth would completely cover her aching bud. “That’s more like it, moan for me some more.” He gave her hardened bud a torturously slow lick while his hand manifested on the other peach. His hand travelled down her body, twirling on her skin and caressing her waist. “Do you like this, Solia?” “Yes, Brother—“ He bit her nipple. “Shall we try that again, do you like this, Solia?” “Yes, Abubakar.” Super hot, right? why not check out the book! It started with an idea and ended in the loving arms of a Muslim widow. Edegbe’s journey up north took a twisted turn and landed him in a dire situation where he had to choose between his friendship and love. In a frigid northern state, Edegbe finds that death is rife and normalcy is a luxury, but he is adamant and fights against all odds to achieve success. What he achieved instead is a dazzling relationship with a Muslim widow whose twin brother is madly in love with a woman whose interest, for a short while, laid with his friend. Edegbe let the drastic turn of event lead him, until he had to choose between his friend and the woman of his heart. Will Edegbe abandon his love, the woman who made the terrible things about the north bearable, or will he forfeit his friendship of many years? Please support with your gifts and votes.

Sophie Matthews’ life has been defined by loss and hardship, all traced back to the powerful Carrington family. When a chance encounter with the enigmatic Damien Carrington draws her into his world, Sophie sees an opportunity to uncover their secrets and seek justice. But as her plan unfolds, unexpected feelings blur the lines between revenge and redemption. In a world of wealth, betrayal, and dangerous rivals, Sophie must decide where her loyalties truly lie—and whether love can heal even the deepest wounds.

"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,

Young Nico struggles with the death of his parents while helping his grandfather, Hab, on their family farm. As they bond over hard work and bittersweet stories, Hab unveils the rich history of their lineage, hinting at a powerful legacy of warriors that runs through their blood. ( Am trying to do a consistent 3k per chapter word count, It may be lower if I'm a little stuck )

Damien Angge, a 26 year old man, moved into the body of Silas Darkwynd, a teenager who has blood descendants from the time of the agreement. in the past, in another world. dealing with the concept of demons and angels. an exorcist who tries to return to his old body. drive away demons and other mixed creatures. Can Damien as Silas Darkwynd adapt to his new life and unlock the secret of the Ethereal Gate..? this is the story of the Strongest Exorcist Reference magic system: [Lord of the mysteries]

Damien West, the world's top assassin, meets his death, only to awaken in an unfamiliar world. As he opens his eyes, he finds himself in the body of a young boy, alongside a power that can level him up. Struggling to comprehend his new reality, Born into a a family of shinobi— Damien soon discovers that he is in a world where warriors live by the way of the samurai. With his lethal skills memorized, he’s trapped in a child's body, Damien must travel this dangerous world and rise through the hierarchy of this world, mastering new techniques and facing challenges he's ever never encountered. ***My account profile picture is what Takeda looks like! wasn’t sure how else I can get an image.***

"Stay away from me," Lena hissed, her breath hitching as Damien’s piercing silver eyes pinned her in place. "I can’t," he replied, his voice low, dangerous. "You’re mine, Lena. You’ve always been mine." Lena Cross never wanted to return to her family’s crumbling estate, but when her brother vanishes without a trace, she’s thrust back into the shadows of her past. Determined to uncover the truth, she finds herself face-to-face with Damien Cross, a ruthless billionaire Alpha whose dark secrets are as deadly as his allure. As Lena digs deeper, she uncovers a tangled web of ancient prophecies, rival werewolf factions, and her own bloodline’s dangerous legacy. Damien offers her protection, but his motives are as enigmatic as the man himself. Drawn into his world of power and primal desire, Lena must navigate betrayal, forbidden love, and a war brewing in the shadows. But when Lena discovers a shocking truth about her own identity, the line between ally and enemy blurs. Can she trust Damien, or will his secrets destroy her?

Lily Winters is a fiercely independent woman, determined to live life on her own terms. But her world is thrown into chaos when Damien—a charming, enigmatic man with a dangerous aura—enters her life with a marriage proposal that seems too calculated to be genuine. Caught between cryptic threats and Damien’s relentless pursuit, Lily agrees to marry him, not out of love but with her own hidden agenda: to uncover his secrets, his motives, and the lies he’s spinning around her. She is determined to untangle the web of deceit and leave the marriage unscathed. But Damien has plans of his own. For him, keeping Lily by his side is more than a desire—it’s an obsession. As the two engage in a silent battle of wills, their motivations clash, and the line between manipulation and genuine emotion blurs. What begins as a game of control and strategy soon spirals into something neither of them expected. As Lily delves deeper into Damien’s world, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew—not just about him, but about herself. Will Lily uncover the truth about Damien’s intentions without losing herself in the process? Or will their hidden agendas give way to an unexpected connection neither of them can deny? In this gripping tale of love, lies, and power, one question looms: can two people so intent on outsmarting each other find a way to surrender their hearts instead?

Xavier Hollingsworth, a tech mogul and philanthropist, has built a fortune on his vision and ambition. But when his stepbrother, Damien Hayes, hires Ivy Silverman, a skilled manipulator, to seduce and destroy Xavier.As Ivy infiltrates Xavier's life, she uncovers secrets about the Hollingsworth family's past that threaten to shake their world to its core. But as she draws closer to Xavier, Ivy finds herself falling for him, putting her loyalties and her mission at risk. Torn between her feelings for Xavier and her duty to Damien, Ivy must choose between love and betrayal.

"If only I knew that my going out will cost me from being a straight guy to be pursued and disturbed by a Rich Bent guy...I would not have thought of leaving my room to go and drink at a gay bar" Things to get complicated when Aiden begin to grow fond of Damien a business mafia and a public figure known to be a gay,Aiden finally knows that Damien is a rough precious diamond with a tough and rough life since childhood. Damien smith being a man feared by everyone who knows him also starts to have a soft spot for Aiden after he spent a night out with him As fate has it, no matter how Aiden ttys to avoid Damien, he just can't avoid him forever Will Aiden be able to accept his new sexual preference? will Damien be able to unfold his past? Find out in this exciting story

[Participating in the WSA 2025 contest] Growing up in poverty, Damien worked tirelessly—harder than anyone else—to support the people he cared about and eventually became a politician, loved by "All". Khoran, an emperor who rose from humble beginnings in a small village, forged one of the five greatest nations to ever exist in Cavros. Though they shared similar origins, the personalities of these two men were like night and day. While Damien trusted hundreds with his life, Khoran trusted no one—not even his closest officers. Through the power of a mythical being, these two contrasting personalities merged to create our protagonist, an existence built upon a mixture of their personality. Watch as our protagonist traverses through the world of Cavros, a land consumed by corruption, and Earth, which had tasted the early stages of it only a few years ago. And watch how our protagonist becomes... The future Undead Lord of Gluttonous Pride...

To save her family from financial ruin, ambitious and fiercely independent Ella Reyes signs a contract to be the fake fiancée of Damien Calloway, a cold yet devastatingly handsome billionaire who has everything—except the freedom to choose his life. For Damien, this arrangement is a means to escape his family’s overbearing control and secure his inheritance. For Ella, it’s a chance to save her loved ones and pay off her crushing debts. But as their fake relationship turns into real sparks, secrets from Damien’s past and Ella’s own fears threaten to tear them apart. Can two people bound by a lie find the courage to risk everything for love?

In a world where power and wealth shape destinies, Damien Valtieri is just another forgotten soul, fighting for survival in underground arenas. But when a mysterious encounter with alien Artificial Intelligence grants him unparalleled power, his life changes forever. No longer just a fighter, Damien rises with a relentless determination to conquer a society built on greed, influence, and ruthless ambition. As he climbs the treacherous ladders of power, Damien attracts powerful allies—each with their own dark secrets and desires. With his newfound strength, he fights not only to secure his place among the elite but to navigate a world filled with conspiracies, betrayals, and forbidden pleasures. In this chaotic, cutthroat world, the lines between loyalty, power, and desire blur, and Damien must decide how far he is willing to go to reshape his fate. Will he rise as a ruler, uniting his allies in his quest for dominance? Or will the temptations of power and pleasure destroy him from within, leaving him to be consumed by the very world he seeks to conquer? XXXX I am a new writer, so please take that into consideration while reading this novel and provide recommendations to help me move forward.