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Reacher Russo

Mafia's desire: A love that kills

Synopsis: Sophia, a journalist, investigates organized crime. Dante, a mafia underboss, is tasked with stopping her. But Sophia's determination and intelligence intrigue him. As they engage in a cat-and-mouse game, Dante finds himself torn between duty and desire. CHAPTER 1: "Deadline Looming"* Sophia Russo tapped her pen impatiently on her desk, staring at the blank page in front of her. Her editor, Mark, had been breathing down her neck all morning. "Sophia, where's the mafia exposé?" Mark asked, his voice firm but laced with annoyance. "You've had weeks to work on this. I need something concrete by the end of the day." Sophia took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing thoughts. "I'm close, Mark. Just need to verify some sources." Mark's expression turned skeptical. "Verify? You've been verifying for months. I need results, Sophia." As Mark walked away, Sophia's phone buzzed with an incoming text: "Meet me at the coffee shop on 5th and Main at 7 pm. Come alone. -A" Sophia's heart skipped a beat. Alex, her reliable source, rarely contacted her directly. She glanced around the newsroom, ensuring no one watched, before quickly typing: "See you then." The message sent, Sophia's mind whirled with possibilities. What did Alex have for her? Was it finally the break she needed? The pressure from Mark still lingered, but Sophia's determination reignited. She would get this story. As she processed the message, a sudden wave of déjà vu washed over her. The newsroom around her blurred, and Sophia felt herself transported back in time. She saw herself as a teenager, sitting in the backseat of her parents' car, laughing and arguing with her mom about college plans. The sound of screeching tires and shattering glass shattered the memory. Sophia's heart raced as she relived the horror of that fateful night. Her parents' faces flashed before her: her father's encouraging smile, her mother's unwavering determination. The accident's aftermath unfolded like a cruel slideshow – the hospital, the funeral, the loneliness. Sophia's gaze drifted to the silver necklace around her neck, the press badge pendant a tangible connection to her parents' legacy.
Va_neemi05 · 1.4K Views

Crimson Whispers: A Love Bound In Shadows

The glittering world of wealth and crime collide as Liliana Russo, an innocent, pure, and fragile soul but a fierce, defiant, and independent person, an heiress trapped in the shadows of her family's sprawling criminal empire, longs for an escape from the cold, gilded life she's forced to lead. Scarred by betrayal and bound by blood, she has learned that in her world, trust is as dangerous as love. Enter Dante Moretti, his name is synonymous with fear throughout the city's elite. Ruthless, calculating, untouchable, cruel and cold hearted, the Mafia prince with an icy calm navigates the underworld, ruling it with an iron fist. But when their respective worlds collide, sparks fly, and what began as a volatile attraction quickly spirals into a forbidden passion. Dante's charismatic presence brings forth a fire within Liliana that she had never experienced and was forbidden to; whereas her innocence, defiance, and wildness call to him in desire and in intrigue, he finds that she challenges his coldness and detachment in ways that shake his very rigid control. As the dangerous attraction continues to intensify, Liliana is thrust into a world of secrets being deadly, fragile alliances, and enemies around every corner. The distinction between love and destruction grows increasingly fuzzy as their decisions bring them closer to the precipice of betrayal that might be their undoing. In a city where danger and desire walk hand-in-hand, Liliana and Dante must navigate a labyrinth of passion and peril, but the cost of their love may be their very lives. ______________________ Please support me, this is my first time writing a novel. I'll try to post at least 1 chapter a day.
Crimson_red7 · 3.3K Views

Shadow of Valor

In the chaos of World War II, the island of Sicily becomes a fierce battleground, not only between Axis and Allied forces but among those hungry for power. Luca De Luca, the younger son of the notorious mafia Don Vito De Luca, returns home after serving in the Italian army, only to find his homeland on the brink of destruction. His father, once a feared mafia leader, now plays a dangerous game, manipulating both the Germans and the Allies to secure his family's legacy. Torn between loyalty to his family and disgust at their ruthless actions, Luca is thrust into a deadly web of betrayal, war, and rebellion. His ambitious brother, Antonio, conspires with the occupying Nazi forces, while Luca secretly forges alliances with the local resistance fighters, determined to free Sicily from both fascist occupation and the mafia’s control. As the Allied invasion draws near, Luca must navigate the treacherous waters of mafia politics, wartime espionage, and family betrayal. His only allies are a group of resistance fighters, including Sophia Russo, the daughter of a key rebel leader and a woman with whom Luca shares a complicated past. Together, they race against time to sabotage the German war effort while outwitting Antonio’s growing ambitions. But in a world where trust is scarce and enemies often wear familiar faces, Luca discovers that the greatest threat to Sicily’s future might not be the Germans or the Allies, but his own family. Caught between the legacy of his father and the hope for a free Sicily, Luca must decide where his true loyalty lies—before the war consumes everything he loves. Shadow of Valor is a riveting saga of family, loyalty, and survival, set against the brutal backdrop of World War II Sicily, where the lines between hero and villain blur, and honor comes with a steep price.
ahh_niks · 12.2K Views

Abducted And Owned By The Ruthless Mafia

The Banks family fortune came crashing down on a fateful night. Joe Banks, the brilliant Engineer who built empires from the ground up, met his end in an apparent accident - run down by a truck on a lonely stretch of road. But was it really an accident? His young daughter Samantha was the only survivor. Orphaned at a young age, she was taken in by a new family who raised her as their own, renaming her Hanna Hamilton. Though shrouded in secrecy, her past continued to shape her destiny. Years later, Hanna attended one of the top law schools in the country. Determined to fight injustice, she immersed herself in her studies. Her closest friend was Matt Dawson, who harbored feelings for her while Hanna played hard to get. Unbeknownst to Hanna, the family that had adopted her all those years ago had ties to the dangerous Russo crime syndicate. One night, after a party at a club off campus, Hanna mysteriously vanished without a trace. All signs pointed to one man - Jim Russo, a high-ranking mafia don who also happened to be Matt's uncle. Did Russo discover the truth about Hanna's hidden identity? Maybe he already abducted and Owned her. Matt was convinced her disappearance wasn't a coincidence. He vowed to uncover what really happened to the woman he loved, no matter the risks to himself as he delved deeper into the sinister web of secrets and lies. Will Mathew and Hanna's devotion be strong enough to survive Jim's wrath when he uncovers the truth?
Justin_Sam_0046 · 24.7K Views

Paige:A second chance romance

"You can't deny everything just like that" I screamed at the boy I once thought loved me as tears welled up in my eyes, "Well watch me" he said casually,crashing on the sofa in his room, "We have to find a solution to this pregnancy,you can expect me to abort our baby"I said trying to make him see things from a better perspective but the look on his face just proves how stupid he thinks I am right now, "Your baby not ours"he said shocking me, "Are you seriously denying sleeping with me and getting me pregnant" I screamed at him as I let my tears flow freely from my eyes, "Look I accept that I slept with you but I definitely didn't get you pregnant,why don't you ask all your numerous lovers maybe one of them will accept that they released their shit into you" he said with a bored expression on his face, "What are you talking about,I don't have any other boyfriend apart from you"I said trying to fight the truth that was staring at me, "Oh please spare me all these, whenever you are done with this drama leave and shut the door behind you"he said getting up and walking to the bathroom while I stared at him wide eyed, "Just so you know,if anyone asks you who is responsible for that thing your carrying and you call my name,I promise you I will deny ever knowing you at all and trust me when I say I'll make your life miserable" he finally said before walking into the bathroom shutting the door behind him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Twenty-two years old Paige Moretti is struggling with her son and her very demanding job with low salary,she lives her life full of sadness and regret and to why she made the mistake that changed her whole life but things take a huge turn when her boss had a meeting with someone she never wanted to see again in life,Jace Russo.......read and find out what faith has in stall for them after 6 years....
Mabel_Kosi · 22.3K Views

The Billionaire's Beautiful Mistake

When Marissa Diáz, decides that having a one night stand with a stranger at the club, is the only way to avoid dying a virgin for the rest of her life. she clearly isn't prepared for the rollercoaster of dramas that follows after finding out that she's pregnant for a stranger! ~~~ Giovanni Russo, is a notorious playboy who would rather sleep with a chicken than to sleep with the same woman twice, nor commit himself in any relationship.  But when his one night stand shows up at his office, with the evidence that she's pregnant for him. He isn't prepared to see his daddy instincts coming to life, when he's forced to either settle down with the girl or give up his inheritance to his cousin. Marissa Diàz, a waitress and a commoner who dreams of a barbie life finds herself tangled up in the complicated life of the Russo family, after sleeping with the playboy grandson of a third generational business tycoon. At finding out that she's carrying the future heir of the next line of the Russo family. Marissa isn't ready for unplanned motherhood and also playing wife to a man, who's heart is devoid of any emotions. In a bid to not not lose his inheritance nor his child, Giovanni would have to take extreme measures and that was suggesting a contract marriage arrangement between him, and his baby mama for a year. Marissa has no option for abortion, nor did she intend on marrying a casanova like him. But maybe she could come to terms that a contract marriage for a year, is all she needed to be in the life of her child. But when love, trust and betrayal come to play a vital role in their planned marriage. Giovanni would have to come to the conclusion, that he isn't planning to let Marissa leave him nor their child after a year. But is being just a mother to their child all that Marissa wanted? What if she wanted more than what the contract forbids? When she doesn't want to be Mrs.Russo just in papers, but in Giovanni's heart? The only woman in his life, that wouldn't come so easily but who says love doesn't conquer all? ~~~ Excerpt: "Just so you know, sweetcheeks. I'm not the kind of man who's going to treat you like a queen, take you out on dates. Buy you flowers, or give you kisses every morning."  Giovanni closed the gap between them, as he saw the way her breath hitched at seeing how close he was to her. "But i promise to give you the sweetest pleasure your body would crave every single day of your life. I'm not promising you my love or affection, sweetheart. All i can provide is my time for you and the baby, so what would it be?" His words made her know how heartbroken this man was, but then she's not promising him that she would love him either. He's nothing but her baby daddy, and she's just a wife to him in contract only. "My answer is yes, Giovanni. I will be your wife." ~~~ #Book one of the baby daddy series. Author's Note:Hi everyone, this story comes in a series, and be assured for a satisfying journey right here. Any resemblance to any person is a mistake. Everything documented is nothing but the mere imagination of the author. Be warned! i take plagiarism of my work seriously and please endeavor to keep the hate comments away. If you don't like the story, move on to the next room.  My other books: *365 Days To Love. *A Mommy For Hire: The heiress must get married. *Narika:The Ghost Bride. Instagram ID: IrreplaceableSassy. Discord ID:Jayden#1882 Email: oluchij222@gmail.com.
Jayden222 · 969.1K Views

The Alliance

Lilliana Russo, the eldest principessa of the Russo family, is now obliged to marry the most malevolent Don in New York City. Here, he rules like a king, and whoever opposes him meets a gruesome end. She wanted to run away and never look back like her cowardly mother did, but that had resulted in the most devastating feud between two of the most powerful Mafia families. No, she couldn’t let history repeat itself. ______ Vincenzo Salvadori wasn’t looking for love in this marriage. This was just an agreement to make peace with the Russos, as his grandmother had wished just before she drew her last breath. He conducted himself as a man of honor and even if he didn’t love his future wife, he would still respect this marriage. ______ “I-I have three conditions that I would like to put forward before this marriage takes place.” Lilly slowly lifted her eyes to meet his scorching gaze that seemed to burn into her skin. “Speak.” The deep calm in his voice made her shudder. She took a deep breath and straightened her back to appear confident. “First, I want to continue working as a doctor after the wedding. Second, after our marriage, we will sleep in separate rooms until I am ready to sleep with you, and third, I am not having a baby with you until I want to.” She breathlessly listed out, and nervously twisted the ring latched on the chain she wore. The corner of his devious lips tilted upwards and a flicker of amusement danced in his dark eyes. He leaned back on the antique sofa and brooded over what she said. Silence prevailed, so did the urge to take back her conditions and escape from his overbearing presence. “First and third, agreed.” He answered in an unsettling calm. “What about the second?” She questioned. “You are my wife. We WILL share the same room.” She wanted to open her mouth and object when he abruptly got up from his seat, immobilizing her objections. Her heart thudded rapidly as he closed the space between them, his enormous stature shadowing her petite form. His gaze had her locked in place and she failed to notice his hand reaching out to lift her chin. He neared to her face, his breath fanned against her cheek. “Or do you think I won’t be able to stop myself around you? If you do, you think too highly of yourself, Dr. Russo.” She gulped, growing thirsty for something she didn’t know for what. When his touch left her face, she understood what for. ‘Oh god, how am I going to survive alongside this devil?!’ _______________________ (This book is strictly 18+. If you're sensitive to gore, violence, and some strong sexual themes, then this book isn't for you. This is a mafia romance, so please don't expect everything to be rainbows and sunshine. And please don't come at me in the reviews saying it was too damn gory. Because it is. And I warned you guys.) The cover is NOT mine. Credit goes to the original artist. Enjoy. ;)
JennyFerrr · 53.9K Views

My System is subpar to say the least

"In this world any living can and will Cultivate. From plants like the sunflower that Cultivate to become independent and produce their own sunlight. Or the howling wolves that Cultivate by absorbing the surrounding Qi at the full-moon. Even bacteria can Cultivate! By targeting enough hosts they gain a myriad of abilities, the ability to corrode the ground, to contamine the rivers, and even acquire a proto-conscience. On this kind of world humans remain at the peak, they're natural inventors that are inspired by their surrounds, they adapt, Cultivate and develop more Cultivation techniques through the ages. Many generations of Cultivation after, the first Immortals appear. An Immortal is they who possess a world under their control, a world with it's own laws and logic. Every Immortal has a 'Core Law', a power that sustains their world, their aperture. This 'Core Law', grants them a unique ability exclusive to them, to manipulate their surrounds as they see fit. An Immortal acquired the power to change the state of matter, he could swim on the air, drink fire and could evaporate souls. Another Immortal acquired the power to steal time, with it he managed to steal the lifespan of others to increase his own, freeze his opponents in time by stealing their future actions before they occur. Yet another Immortal acquired an even more exceptional power which allowed him to literally turn the world upside down. He turned the skies into the ground and the ground into the skies, the clouds began to fall and the mountains began to float. The ability and reach of his ability extended to a whole continent, this continent biomass, surface and shape were permanently modified by his actions. Such abilities are nothing in comparison to what I have acquired. A SYSTEM!!! This ultimate cheat will naturally allow me to be the strongest Cultivator that has ever existed. System, show me your functions." [One Step Back, Two Steps Forward System. "To gain anything you must lose something, to reacher further heights you must learn how to sacrifice everything you have worked for." (Do You want to sacrifice your current Cultivation to gain 2500 OSBTSF Points? Y/ N.)] "What? Is that really the only way to gain points!" ["Of course not, User. To gain more points you can also sacrifice your muscle mass, lifespan, memories, knowledge, soul foundation, brain cells or a Bloodline Ability."] ... "What do you offer exactly on exchange of my Cultivation?" ["Currently you have unlocked two functions, one you can use your points to Derive new skills based on the ones you currently know, second you can go to the store to purchase a myriad of skills." (Current Top-Skill: Minor-All-Skills-Improvement; Lv1. Cost: 1000 points. Description: This skill will permanently increase your intelligence, physical strength, quality of Qi, aptitude and Soul Foundation permanently regardless of your Cultivation Realm by 2%.) "..."
ReroReroConnoseur · 10.7K Views

The Sweetest obsession

She’s a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . . Nicknamed Sweet Angel for her docile nature, Anastasia smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She’s the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror’s reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint. They say first impressions are everything . . . In the murky waters of New York’s underworld, Anastasia’s sister is arranged to marry Steve Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties. After his and Anastasia’s first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he’s just as rude as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice. And he’s always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should. Anastasia may be the Sweet Angel on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made Man . . . right?
RAJABHIDIXIT · 16.9K Views
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