Closing Deal

Two alphas. Two worlds. One inevitable war. Once, Aurora Adkins was a joyful, simple woman who believed in love. But love betrayed her. Left with nothing but heartbreak and a six months old daughter, Ayla, she clawed her way up from the ruins of her past. Now, she’s a real estate mogul, a self-made powerhouse with a heart of stone. Until she collides with him. Theron Drakos—ruthless, elusive, and heir to the Drakos Corporation. He’s built his empire in the shadows, and now, he’s ready to claim Eldoria. There’s just one problem, Aurora stands in his way. From the moment they meet, it’s war. Deals turn into duels. Boardrooms become battlegrounds. Two unstoppable forces, neither willing to bend. But beneath the sharp words and sharper gazes, something else smolders. Pride says they should walk away. Ego demands they win. But fate? It has other plans.

Three years ago, he ran rampant in Africa, undeniably the King of Soldier Kings. Three years later, he returned to the city, carless, houseless, and constantly in trouble. Applying to be a security guard at a company, switching from the battlefield to the office, he's low key, clever, with depth. Even security guards can have their moment in the spring. Every time someone asked him, why are you always the unlucky one? Basil Jaak would shyly say, it's just because I'm too obviously handsome! ...

A killer who was thought to be long gone has returned. When the infamous Rib Cage Killer resurfaces, leaving behind a trail of mutilated bodies, Silhus Shud and his team are thrown into a relentless pursuit. But this isn’t just a game of cat and mouse—the deeper they dig, the tighter the noose around Silhus becomes. Manipulation, deception, and buried truths begin to unravel his mind, forcing him to question who the real enemy is. As the lines between hunter and hunted blur, Silhus must confront his own past and the darkness clawing at his sanity. In a world where nothing is as it seems, can he break free from the psychological cage closing in on him?

In Forge of Fate, Kalem, a young blacksmith with a unique gift for forging perfectly balanced weapons, discovers a legendary material that draws the attention of powerful forces across a fractured world. As ancient races like Elves, Dwarves, and Humans vie for control of magical resources and hidden secrets, Kalem finds himself at the center of a brewing conflict. His obsession with rare materials and his newfound discovery could either forge peace or ignite a war. With rival factions closing in, Kalem’s craftsmanship will shape the fate of the world—whether for good or ill.

An African conjoined twins who would do anything not to die makes a deal with a soul reaper they are then sent to another world that recently had a zombie outbreak , he starts his journey as a zombie and his end of the deal is to make sure all the humans on that planet become zombies or die.

Coreline a Foxy adventure – A Cyberpunk Adventure of Survival, Secrets, and Newly Found Connections In a city where masks hide more than just faces, survival is the only game that matters. Beneath the neon glow of Coreline, there’s a fox—Nox. He’s no hero. No villain. Just a cheeky street hustler who knows how to talk his way out of trouble, most of the times. Until he finds something he wasn’t supposed to. A mysterious mask. A USB stick packed with secrets. A deal that drags him straight into the monster’s maw, but going forward is the only way out. Now, everyone wants a piece of him—the Syndicates, the Enforcers, the Bloodhounds—the kind of people who don’t take ‘no’ for an answer. With an old debt breathing down his neck and the city itself closing in, Nox has to outsmart them all—or lose everything. https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/108095/coreline-a-foxy-adventure Cyberpunk | Mystery | Adventure | Comedy = Coreline

In debt and desperate to pay for his mother's surgery, Salin accepts a risky proposal: to pretend to be the fiancé of Jun-ho, the heir to a powerful mafia family. In exchange, his debt will be forgiven, but there's a catch: Salin will have to help Jun-ho with his lack of libido. *Mature Content, Mafia, CEO, Intense Romance, Trauma, and Healing *New chapters from Tuesday to Friday

She needed freedom. He needed an heir. But their deal came with a forbidden price… After being betrayed by her own pack and cast out as a rogue, Selene Vaughn swore never to trust an Alpha again. But when the ruthless and enigmatic Alpha Kieran Blackwood offers her a dangerous deal—protection in exchange for an heir—she has no choice but to agree. Kieran is feared by many, a leader who rules with strength and cunning. But beneath his cold exterior lies a secret that could shatter the supernatural world. Selene is the key to his survival, but as their fates intertwine, the lines between duty and desire begin to blur. With enemies lurking in the shadows and forbidden passion igniting between them, Selene must decide—will she risk her heart for a deal that could destroy them both? One contract. One promise. One secret that could change everything. ---

"Welcome to our crazy, twisted world! I'm Jane , but my twin brother, Luca, calls me Jane. And I call him Fluffy (don't ask). We're the heirs to a wealthy family, built on the principles of power, greed, and deception. But that's not the only thing that's messed up. Our parents, the patriarch and matriarch of our family, are not together. Luca: "It's like, they're two different people. Mom's all about the money and power, while Dad's more laid-back and genuine." Jane: "I know, right? at least you are known. It's like they've forgotten about me." But Luca and I have a plan. We're determined to bring our parents together, no matter what it takes. Luca: "We can do it, sis! We just need to figure out what drove them apart and fix it." Jane: "Easy peasy, right? I mean, how hard can it be to fix our parents'?" •́ ‿ ,•̀ As we navigate the treacherous waters of our family's business and personal lives, we must use stealth and cunning to uncover the truth. We'll have to dig deep into our family's secrets, lies, and scandals to find out what really went wrong. Luca: "I'm so sick of all these secrets and lies. Can't we just have a normal family?" Jane: "I know, Fluffy. But we're not going to give up. We're going to fight for our family, no matter what." Will we be able to bring our parents together, or will their differences tear us all apart? Can we overcome our own personal struggles and doubts to achieve our goal? Join us on a journey of love, family, and redemption, as we fight to bring our parents together. It's gonna be a wild ride!"

Some people enter your life like a whisper. Others crash into it like a storm. Aarav never thought much about fate-until the night he met Atlas. One moment, he was just a college student dealing with family expectations. The next, he was pulling a mysterious man out of trouble, only to realize Atlas wasn't just a stranger. He was a secret waiting to unfold. Atlas has always known how to disappear, how to stay unnoticed. But when a reckless choice leads him to Aarav, his carefully built world starts to crack. Aarav is everything he shouldn't get close to-kind, persistent, and dangerously warm.

Prolouge: In the underworld, a realm of eternal darkness and fire, a powerful devil named Zamiel roamed the earth, driven by an insatiable hunger for souls. Each life he claimed fueled his immortality, strengthening his powers and bringing him closer to his ultimate goal: to become the most powerful being in the underworld. With the blessing of his parents, the king and queen of hell, Zamiel granted human desires in exchange for a piece of their souls. But his existence was about to take a dramatic turn. Two women would soon disrupt his plans. Elena, a CEO desperate to escape a loveless marriage, would make a deal with Zamiel to work as his servant, And Princess Azura, the devil princess of the neighboring kingdom, would stop at nothing to claim Zamiel's heart, even if it meant destroying the human who had captured his attention. Azura's love for Zamiel had driven her to abandon her royal duties and venture into the mortal realm, only to discover that Zamiel's heart belonged to another. Enraged and humiliated, Azura vowed to annihilate Elena and claim Zamuel for herself. But Azura was not the only force seeking to destroy Elena. Zamiel's parents, determined to prevent their son from loving a human, unleashed a maelstrom of threats and agents to eliminate the mortal who had captured their son's heart. As the battle for Zamiel's heart intensified, the fate of Elena, Azura, and Zamuel himself hung in the balance. Would their love prevail, or would the forces of hell tear them apart?

The Billionaire’s Fate Christiana Miller has spent her life fighting to survive. With a sick mother and a younger sister depending on her, she juggles work and school, sacrificing her own dreams for her family. When she finally lands a promising job, she’s blindsided to discover her new boss is Nathan Carter, the charming, carefree boy she once knew in college, now a ruthless CEO who barely acknowledges their past. Nathan has changed. Cold, demanding, and emotionally distant, he treats Christy like any other employee, harshly and without exception. Determined to keep her job, she endures his impossible standards, but beneath his icy exterior, she glimpses the man he used to be. As tension turns to something deeper, neither can ignore the growing connection between them. But Christy’s past refuses to stay buried. Her manipulative ex-boyfriend won’t let her go, her mother’s health is declining, and mysterious threats begin to surface. Meanwhile, Nathan faces mounting pressure from his father to marry and secure his company’s future. Desperate to take control of their lives, they strike an unconventional deal, a marriage contract that changes everything. With hidden enemies closing in and emotions running high, their fragile arrangement is tested in ways they never expected. Can love find a way through the chaos, or will their pasts destroy their chance at a future? A gripping romance of passion, redemption, and second chances, The Billionaire’s Fate will leave you breathless until the final page.

Emma Carter never expected her life to change the moment she stepped into Blackwood High. Struggling to survive in a world that wasn’t built for people like her, she had one rule—stay invisible. But that rule shatters the day she catches the attention of Ares Lancaster—the school’s infamous golden boy with a reputation as cold as his last name. Rich, untouchable, and dangerously charming, Ares makes her an offer she can’t refuse. One dangerous deal that could change everything.

"Someone save me; my husband's wives plan to kill me," the demon's third bride calls out for help. * After Alpha Davin found his mate, he chased Lisa out of his life and the pack. She was filled with rage and hurt, and all she wanted was to avenge him and the entire pack. Then her path crossed with the demon king, Klaus; she struck a deal with him. “Help me take revenge on Alpha Davin, and I promise to be your bride.” Little did she know that making a deal with the devil wasn't as easy as she thought; her life became a complex web when her life was always at risk as the demon king's other brides tried to kill her, but the demon was attracted to her clean soul and chose to protect her at all costs. What happens when Alpha Davin suddenly misses Lisa and wants her back? He chooses to bring her back to the club… Lisa’s old feelings resurface, and she finds herself questioning her life decisions. This is a fantasy novel with a hundred percent fiction; I follow no rules.

Rolling in riches with both winter and enemies closing in, it is time for Jasson and his friends to begin the construction of Reflection Manor. But the new kittens have a propensity for collateral damage, strange things gather, and the risk of discovery grows with every brick and board. Will they be able to finish the house before winter comes? Continue the adventure with Jasson as he honors his oath, investigates strange happenings, and ancient leviathans of magic...stir.

A shy, innocent high school girl falls in love with a dangerous, brooding stranger after an "unusual" first meeting. She is naive and soft-spoken but unexpectedly stubborn and determined. He is cold and calculative but surprisingly kind and caring. She is looking for someone who would love her and make her feel wanted. He is way past all the love nonsense and is only interested in his needs. She is hesitant but hopeful for a better, brighter future, despite everything she had to experience. He had long lost his purpose in life and is living one day at a time with nothing to lose and nothing to look forward to. But they are both lonely, hurting and trying to ease their pain. They came into each other's life through unusual circumstances, but can they stay together through the turbulent times and accept each other for who they truly are?

At Grimsley City... A new part-timer who doesn't believe in ghosts and three long-term part-time employees who are used to seeing paranormal events team up to unravel the mysteries of the convenience store they're working at.

Freya Lenore, once a fearsome assassin, is now stuck managing the wild, unpredictable antics of Nevaris Vale, the youngest trillionaire in history. Nevaris is a master of business deals... when he's not distracted by his next bizarre idea or trying to launch another ridiculous project. From hoverboard racing leagues to random "visionary" investments, Nevaris somehow makes chaos seem charming, leaving Freya to clean up the mess. Tasked with keeping him on track and in check, Freya is the no-nonsense counter to Nevaris' childish brilliance. His immature quirks might make her roll her eyes, but behind the scenes, she's the one who keeps Titan Vale Corporation running smoothly. Despite her cold, professional exterior, Freya finds herself constantly pulled into Nevaris' whirlwind of eccentricity - and, maybe just maybe, a bit of unexpected affection. In this fun, action-packed, and hilariously awkward corporate romance, follow Freya's perspective as she navigates the madness of being Nevaris' assistant. Between keeping his outlandish schemes from blowing up and managing his (often childish) mood swings, Freya is starting to wonder if she's fallen for the chaos itself. Is it love or just another absurd deal? With Nevaris at the helm, anything's possible - and that's exactly what scares her. Join Freya as she tries to keep her cool, her sarcasm sharp, and her patience intact in a world where every deal could go too far.

Alex, a high school student struggling to cope with recurring nightmares and a prosthetic limb, begins their first day at a new school. After a chance encounter with Jaden, a friendly student, Alex discovers a mysterious ancient book that seems to hum with an otherworldly energy. As Alex delves deeper into the mystery of the book, they experience strange and terrifying occurrences that blur the lines between reality and the supernatural. With the help of Jaden and his friend Nkosi, Alex must navigate the dark forces closing in around them and uncover the truth about the mysterious book.

Rei Kisaragi is the best detective in the force—sharp, ruthless, and undefeated. Every high-profile case in the city ends with his name in the headlines. He doesn’t lose. Ever. But when he takes a short break, the unthinkable happens. Shin Hoshino, a rookie with an infuriatingly perfect record, swoops in and solves the case Rei had been working on for months. And the worst part? He does it with a cocky smirk, like it was child’s play. Now, Rei has a new mission: put Shin in his place. What starts as a battle of wits quickly turns into something else. Every glare, every sarcastic remark, and every tense encounter makes Rei’s blood boil—but not just with hatred. Why does he keep thinking about Shin even after the cases are closed? Between crime scenes, late-night chases, and secrets neither of them are willing to admit, a dangerous attraction ignites. But in a world where lies can be deadly, can two enemies afford to fall for each other? Rivalry. Desire. Obsession. Let the chase begin.

I got completely hooked on this web novel, and suddenly, I was sucked into my phone! Now, I'm stuck in another world, turned into a pathetic level one bat. The system has made it clear: I can't go back home until I claw my way up to the rank of Dark Lord!

The room was quiet, except for the faint sound of the ceiling fan whirring above us. Liya's phone screen dimmed, casting the room into near darkness. Sana had already fallen asleep, her soft breathing rhythmic and steady. I turned onto my side, hugging my blanket closer. The excitement of the night still lingered in my chest, but so did something else, a strange unease. It wasn't like I didn't trust my friend's instincts, but I couldn't understand why they felt something was off about Arun. He had been nothing but kind tonight. The way he and his friends treated us, guiding us around the party, buying us dinner, it didn't seem like the actions of someone untrustworthy. And yet… Why did I feel this lingering heaviness in my chest?

Walenciusz, a rebellious cat in a stolen top hat, ditches his dreary life in Cresthaven for a shot at something bigger. He teams up with Gorrick, a gap-toothed rogue wielding a legendary blade, and Alice, a barmaid with a mean broom swing, to set out after a prize that could shake the world. But a vengeful shadow from Walenciusz's past is closing in, and the stakes are clawing higher. Freedom's never been so feral!

" Can I read them before signing?" Becca asked and she was sure that she saw the woman flinch a little. ............................ When she noticed that Becca was thinking too much , she got pissed." Just sign it?" She yelled making the girl jolt. Rebecca signed the paper work with trembling hands but did not fail to at least scan some details of the documents a little while signing. " Thank you , au revoir " Wild cat said and left ......................... Becca sat as if she was glued to the chair.She remembered seeing some scary words like " Submissive , surrender , body , slave , sex " Oh my God , sex?!!!" That word was not in her dictionary But what would she do? She just made a deal....a deal that would either make her or break her A deal that would take her to the next level or bring her to the lowest lever ......... ***** ***** Xavier trailed kisses down her neck to her collar bone and she moved according to the rhythm. ...... ...... ..... He tore her fabric and found her body pleasant ...... ...... ..... Xavier parts he legs slightly and hit his head in between her. " Wait...no...please , I.......I..please , I'm still ....Argh!.....ahmm.....umm.....uh_huh..oh...no....please...awww.....please wait...please im still virgin ..please...this is a set up "Becca said but all her pleas where on deaf ears but what's worse was her body also betrayed her because she'd been drugged. It Dawn on her that those words she saw , were real.... everything was real ........ ...... ......Xavier fucked her hard like a mad man , Becca screamed simultaneously but he didn't hear her. ......... So this was it this was what she signed up for She was a slave She'd sold her body just to save her family from calamity She knew she should have backed out earlier but she didn't listern to the holy Spirit Instated she was drawn to deceit Look where it landed her but she knew this wasn't the end of the deal she knew there was more to it and it's not gonna be pleasant it dangerous and she has no escape route , she stuck in this Forever?? Or will any miracle happen? Would it work out for her good or it will have a bad toll on her?? ...... ...... Let's find out in THE DANGER BEHIND THE " DEAL " ........ I changed the name in Volume 2 to :: Fallen for my sex slave... This story is mixed up but all together are mind-blowing and to your awe. I love to combine my books to make them more interesting and less scary...we'll see how it goes ..... ...... ....... ........ I hope you stick with me to the end

In a world where love is a luxury she can’t afford, Evie Lane is fighting to keep her family afloat. A struggling artist working double shifts at a café, Evie’s life revolves around her ailing mother and her talented younger sister, Lily, whose dreams of attending a prestigious music school hang by a thread. When a chance encounter with Alexander Grant, the enigmatic and ruthless CEO of Grant Industries, turns her world upside down, Evie is offered a deal she can’t refuse: a secret marriage in exchange for financial security. But nothing is as simple as it seems. As Evie navigates the opulent yet suffocating world of the elite, she discovers that Alex is hiding more than just his wealth. Haunted by a tragic past and bound by a promise to her late father, Alex’s cold exterior begins to crack, revealing a man as broken as he is powerful. Caught between duty and desire, Evie must decide if their hidden marriage is a prison or a path to redemption. With secrets unraveling and enemies closing in, Hidden in Plain Sight is a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love. Will Evie and Alex’s fragile bond survive the storm, or will the truth tear them apart?

The negotiating rule in the packs was simple. You give what you took. The war and animosity between the Nightshade and Moonstone pack have been ongoing for centuries. But this time something drastic happened. The Nightshade pack lost their Luna. To maintain peace in the werewolf world, the council arrived at only one solution, a Luna in exchange for a Luna. And that’s where I got into the picture. Astrid Brooks, 26 years old. A born princess. The only daughter of the 4 children of Moonstone’s Alpha. Married off as a peace offering to none other than Kael Knight, Alpha of Nightshade pack. A replacement to his late wife, his very mate, whose blood has still not dried from the hands of my father. From the life of a princess to a mere maid, from light to darkness and from being the most loved person to one detested with crazy passion. I became a mere replacement. And this was just the beginning of my story or should I say suffering.

An old man bids his last farewell to his descendants while he was on his deathbed. After closing his eyes to begin his eternal rest, he was surprised to have opened his eyes once again. However this time, his sudden awakening was accompanied by a baby's cries. NOTICE: I will try uploading 2 chapters everyday, but I don't promise that I will be able to upload everyday as I am a student with responsibilities. THERE IS YAOI AND YURI ON THE TAGS BECAUSE THIS STORY WILL HAVE CERTAIN LGBTQIA ELEMENTS AND CHARACTERS, THOUGH IT WONT BE THE FOCUS OF THE STORY

"What do you want Xavier?" "Cal I want to talk to you." "You're talking now." "I really need to talk to you. Don't shut me out." "We have nothing to talk about. You got what you wanted right so leave me the fuck alone. Calvina and Xavier are paired together by their fathers and none of them liked the idea. What will happen if they spend one month together alone. Will they face all odds and be together as one or will they decide to part ways as they always did. Let's follow Xavier and Calvina on this topsy turvy ride of love, hate and business. Who knows they might end up falling for each other or worse.

Eric is given the opportunity to modify/create a simulation-world for himself and others to experience. "He can add magic, rules, and other things to his new simulation-world and he can also change the laws of nature, physics, reality and anything else that he wants" when it comes to his simulation-world until the creation of his simulation-world is "completed with his "modifications, rules, and creations" "continuing after his simulation-world's completion" for "all who or that whenever are at his simulation-world"". He realized that he can connect "the simulation-world he created" to other "simulation-worlds that were created/modified by other people who were given the same opportunity". Immerse into the Simulation-multiverse as Eric and others realize the true nature of the opportunity that they were offered. The Simulation is simply a passtime so that the people don't have "prescious long parts of their lives whereby they're ""not being able to interact with people" and "not having great experiences in their lifetime""". It's like so that a “Hospital patient who wakes up 30 years after first being a Hospital patient” doesn't have to find out that they only have like 15 years left to complete their “bucket list”". They might otherwise feel deprived of the "life experiences that they could have had during those 30 years had they not been “not awake” as a Hospital patient”.