Marco Shanks

In the shadowy streets of Italy, where loyalty was a currency and power was a game, Alessandro De Luca ruled with an iron fist. As the formidable leader of the De Luca mafia family, he commanded respect and inspired fear. But Alessandro's life was about to take an unexpected turn. A debt of honor, forged in blood and tradition, bound him to marry the beautiful and innocent Sophia Bianchi. Their families' alliance would secure peace and strengthen the De Luca empire. Sophia, however, was unaware of the arrangement. Her world was about to shatter. As she stood at the threshold of her destiny, Sophia faced a daunting choice: obey her family's wishes or risk everything for freedom. Little did she know, Alessandro's world was just as complicated. The weight of his legacy, the loyalty of his men, and the secrets of his past threatened to destroy the very foundation of their union. Their betrothal would ignite a firestorm of passion, loyalty, and deceit. Would Sophia surrender to the darkness of Alessandro's world, or would she become the light that transformed him? Prologue: (The scene sets the tone for the story, introducing Alessandro's ruthless leadership and Sophia's innocence.) Alessandro De Luca stood on the rooftop, gazing over the twinkling lights of Rome. His city. His kingdom. "Sir, the Bianchi family has agreed to the terms," his consigliere, Marco, said. Alessandro's gaze narrowed. "Ensure Sophia understands her role. She will be my wife, my partner, and my property." Marco nodded. "Yes, sir." In another part of the city, Sophia Bianchi laughed with her friends, her heart full of hope and dreams. Tonight, her life would change forever. ---

Blurb: This book contains explicit content. It's not for readers below I can’t believe I allowed the Devil to take my virginity a night before my wedding. “You are mine, El,” Lorenzo groaned as he pressed his hands against my body. “You can’t run from me. Never,” he continued. In a world full of greed and deceit, Marco, my father, had forced me to marry Lorenzo De Luca, the most feared Mafia lord, for money and recognition. The same man whom I vowed never to give myself too. But on that fateful day, I escaped my father’s house. In a quest to celebrate my freedom, I went to a club. I had promised myself to give my virginity to any man that I saw fit at the club. But I never knew I was giving myself to the same man I was running away from. Lorenzo De Luca is the most feared Mafia lord and leader of THE FOUR, a mafia group consisting of about six Mafia families. He is rumored to kill anyone who gets in his way. It was also rumored that he has been married three times and his wife mysteriously disappears on their wedding night. Now my fate is in the hands of the monster Lorenzo; how will I survive this? My name is Ella, and this is my story.

Charmaine seeks the truth but her enemies are determined to bend anyone's will to bury it forever. A thing of beauty is lost forever. Charmaine Grace Flores used to be the Queen of Charms back in college. She was brainy, beautiful, and filthy rich. But that's all in the past now. On her 20th birthday, a fire incident claimed the lives of her parents. She lost everything. The fire incident left a scar, physical and emotional, that will never heal. Unable to find closure 14 years after the incident, she came back to Blake City to find the truth. First, she must find work, or else she'll be booted out of her apartment. But what's in store for Charmaine? When her past comes to haunt her. Marco Tarragona is the CEO of Tarra Gona, a multi-million dollar company in the print and digital industry. He strives to be recognized as a Tarragona. But what can an illegitimate son expect from a family whose loyalty is to their own legitimate progeny? After all, he's just a necessary bastard for the clan's future. Rosso is a disgraced police detective turned painter. He vowed to never return to Blake City. But a cash-strapped artist needs money. So he signed a contract to do commission paintings. But will his priorities change now that the 'Tarragona's hound' is in town? Isabella Anne Gray has a past she wants to forget. She has a secret tied to Charmaine's fate that night of February 29th. When the latter's house was ravaged by fire. After 14 years, their paths will cross. And as secret unravels, truth is just too painful to bear. *** This is a slow-burn romance flavored with a slice of life storytelling.

Alessia, a 19-year-old high school student, hides behind a mask of normalcy concelling the dark secrets of her past. Seven years ago, a traumatic event shatterd her childhood, leaving her with emotional scars and a persistent sense of vunerability. Unbeknowest to Alessia, her past has caught up to her.The infamous De Marco Mafia family,notorious for their ruthless tactics and obession with power, has set their sight on her. Their enigematic leader, Julian De Marco, is captivated by Alessia's resillience and determination. As Alessia navigates her relationship and daily life, she's forced to confront the shadow within. But with the De Marco family sinister interses,her secrets are no longer her own. Julians fixation on her puts her in the crosschair of adeadly game,where loyalty, trust, and survival are tested. With each step fowrad healing and discovery, Alessia must outsmart the mafia's relentless pursuit. will she find courage to shatter her mask and reveal her true self,or will the weight of her secrets forever silence her voice?

Synopsis of "Veil of Secrets" In a sprawling metropolis shrouded in ambition and deception, investigative journalist Alex Hayes is on a relentless quest for truth. When a series of mysterious disappearances begins to plague the city, Alex sees an opportunity to expose the dark underbelly of the elite—people who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Haunted by a personal tragedy linked to one of the missing, Alex is driven not just by a professional duty but by a deep-seated desire for justice. Teaming up with Maya Chen a passionate activist advocating for the victims and Sarah Hayes who is a skilled hacker with a talent for navigating the shadows of the digital world, Alex plunges into the depths of a hidden society where privilege meets peril. Their investigation reveals a web of corruption that extends to the city’s most powerful figures, including Marco Rossi, the charismatic leader of the elite society, whose charm masks a ruthless ambition. As Alex unravels the tangled threads connecting the disappearances, they encounter Ethan Blake, a mysterious informant with a foot in both worlds—the elite and the marginalized. With his insider knowledge and complicated past, Ethan offers crucial information but harbors secrets of his own. Together, they must navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is a luxury and every revelation could be a deadly game-changer. As the stakes rise and danger lurks at every turn, Alex’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts them at odds with the very forces they seek to expose. Each chapter unfolds a new layer of betrayal, ambition, and moral ambiguity, leading to a final confrontation that will challenge everything Alex believes about justice, loyalty, and the price of uncovering the truth. "Veil of Secrets" is a gripping tale of resilience and revelation, exploring the lengths people will go to protect their secrets—and the devastating consequences of uncovering them.

Lucas Mark, whose old name was "Hades, the Dark Monarch," is a former soldier who now works in the high-stakes world of business power. People who were afraid of my power forced me to quit early, so I went back home. When I got a job offer at Prospera Corporation, I was thrown back into danger. I met Amelia Marco there. She is the smart, persistent CEO who guards her business and her heart with equal vigilance. When I find Amelia poisoned in her office, I know that her life and her business are in grave danger. She is in even more danger now that you have saved her, because people are attacking her home and life. We were both surprised when we were forced to go to a public event. It was meant to boost her reputation and buy us time while we look for the mysterious person who is planning her downfall. But the more time I spend with her, the more difficult it is to separate the act from how I feel about her. Amelia is strong and driven, but she is also becoming more and more fragile because of lies and betrayals she can't get away from at every corner. Every turn shows how deep the plots go and how badly her enemies want her to fail as they deal with corporate spying, break-ins, and constant threats. But when I find that one of her closest friends has been hurting her from within, I understand the stakes are higher than we ever expected. In our final battle with her betrayers, just when I think we’ve finally won, a new threat appears, one we never saw coming. And as I stand beside her, I can’t help but wonder: will my loyalty be enough to keep us both alive, or has our trust come too late?

Azra Amarante seems to have it all—a family name well-known in high society, a childhood spent in luxury, and a future paved with opportunity. As the youngest daughter of a discreetly wealthy family, her life could be filled with elite parties, designer clothes, and prestigious circles. Her parents are pillars of success: her mother a celebrated fashion designer and her father the owner of a renowned car empire, with siblings who embody ambition and success in various fields. Azra, however, has chosen a different path. Defying expectations, she becomes a teacher at San Miguel University, a humble institution in a quiet neighboring town, where her life takes a simpler yet more purposeful turn. In the close-knit community, Azra’s grace, intelligence, and gentle strength quickly draw attention—not just for her family name, but for her genuine passion for teaching. She becomes the unexpected heart of the campus, adored by students and quietly admired by her colleagues. But as her influence grows, so does the quiet tension between her chosen life and the world she left behind. Despite her desire for simplicity, her family’s legacy looms over her like an unbreakable shadow, with subtle pressures from her mother and siblings reminding her of the life she could have had. In her classroom, Azra encounters students who are fighting their own battles, especially Mateo, a young man torn between the responsibilities to his family and the dreams he barely dares to voice. Through her role as a mentor and confidante, Azra begins to understand the weight of her own choices. Her encounter with Marco, a mysterious transfer student with his own secrets and a knack for unsettling truths, further challenges her carefully constructed life. He sees through the polished exterior to the woman who has defied expectations and lived on her own terms—a rare sight in his world and one that intrigues him. As her students reveal their dreams, fears, and resilience, Azra finds herself reflecting on her own identity. Caught between two worlds, she must grapple with her deepest desires, her family’s legacy, and the lasting question: Can she truly escape the life she was born into, or will she find a way to bring her two worlds together? In Azra’s Choice, readers will journey through a story of love, ambition, and the search for identity, as one woman confronts the sacrifices and unexpected rewards of living a life on her own terms.

2 boys. A horde of assailants. And a conspiracy as old as history itself. Marco's normal tween life gets an unexpected interruption by the new kid in town, Xavier. And though he was never planning to stay long the chaos and destruction left in his wake was more than enough. Xavier's demons are many and friends few. Marco's optimism deemed naivety by many leads him to believe he can help Xavier escape his troubled past. Will he though? Or is there more to the story than anyone is letting on. For Marco, tis a tale of a journey across nations against feuding species. Not exactly how he imagined spending his summer break. For Xavier, the ever more serious quest for the cursed object bound by a forsaken blood covenant deeper than he could ever imagine. All the while escaping a long overdue death penalty. Will the boys stop Count ALFARO from unleashing his unspeakable evil unto THE WORLD ruining more lives. TIME is the treasure they shan't chance by again and the enemy they eternally seek.

Two boys. A horde of vampires. And a conspiracy as old as history itself. Will Marco and Xavier stop The Count from unleashing an unspeakable evil upon THE WORLD or get to the stone treasure in TIME to pardon Xavier's long overdue death penalty. A tale of a journey across nations and a blood feud between species, a cursed object and a forsaken bond. Not all is as it seems THIS TIME.

Trapped in the mundane, 22-year-old Marco Cruz yearns for more. A freak accident catapults him into the hidden realm of Kabayanan, a land of magic, myth, and ancient prophecies. As the chosen one, Marco must confront fearsome creatures, unravel age-old secrets, and unite a divided people. Can this ordinary man rise to the challenge and save Kabayanan from eternal darkness?

Synopsis of "Echoes of Vengeance {BL}" In the ruthless world of organized crime, Marco Rinaldi, a mafia heir with a heart of gold, finds his life turned upside down when he falls for Luca, a passionate young man from a humble background. Their love blossoms amidst betrayal, as Marco's ex-wife, Isabella, a cunning and vengeful woman, seeks to reclaim power by aligning with the rival DeLuca family. As tensions rise and threats escalate, Marco is determined to protect Luca from Isabella's sinister plans. When a gala erupts into chaos, revealing deep-seated betrayals and alliances, Luca vows to fight alongside Marco, refusing to be a mere pawn in the dangerous game they are caught in. With their relationship tested and their lives hanging in the balance, Marco and Luca navigate a web of secrets, revenge, and heartbreak. As they delve deeper into a world of shadows, they must confront not only external enemies but also their own fears and desires. In a climactic battle for love and power, the couple must decide if their bond is strong enough to withstand the chaos, or if they will be consumed by the darkness surrounding them. Amidst the turmoil, the quest for vengeance leads Luca to uncover the truth behind his parents' murder, forcing him to confront the very forces that threaten their future. In this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, alliances will shift, hearts will break, and only the strongest will survive.

It all started with a debt. Then a misunderstanding. But what will it end with? Rafael, a 24-year-old medical graduate, takes on a perilous mission: infiltrate the mansion of Don Marco, a ruthless mafia lord, to gather intel for a rival crime boss. Posing as Don Marco's personal doctor, Rafael is tasked with curing his insomnia while secretly gathering information to bring him down. But Rafael harbors a dangerous secret—he's been infatuated with Don Marco for years. As Rafael navigates the treacherous world of organized crime, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the very man he's supposed to destroy. Don Marco, known for his cunning and brutality, begins to trust Rafael, blurring the lines between loyalty and deception. The once-clear mission becomes a tangled web of desire, duty, and danger. Torn between his growing feelings for Don Marco and his obligation to those he loves, Rafael must decide where his true loyalties lie. Will he find a way to complete his mission without betraying his heart, or will his emotions lead to his downfall? In this dangerous game of cat and mouse, can a healer truly be the deadliest weapon?

I'm Marcos, a normal college student. I died in a bus accident on the way home. [God Starting System] "bing" [New Mission] Destroy this universe TIME: 1000 YEARS PENALTY: DEATH

Setelah dikhianati oleh Aron, Qiran akhirnya memutuskan hubungan mereka. Tak butuh waktu lama, Alby, pria yang selalu berhasil membuatnya tersenyum, mulai membuka hatinya. Hubungan mereka pun tumbuh, penuh kebahagiaan. Namun, tanpa sepengetahuan keduanya, ayah Qiran—Pak Marco, dan ibu Alby—Bu Melin, ternyata sudah lama saling jatuh cinta dan sepakat untuk menikah. Rencana besar ini akan mereka umumkan pada sebuah makan malam keluarga. Ketika malam itu tiba, Alby dan Qiran yang tengah menikmati masa-masa indah cinta mereka dibuat terkejut. Kabar bahwa ayah atau ibu mereka akan menikah, mengubah segalanya. Apa yang terjadi ketika cinta yang tumbuh di antara mereka kini terancam oleh hubungan baru orang tua mereka? Mampukah mereka menghadapi kenyataan bahwa orang yang mereka cintai mungkin akan menjadi saudara tiri?

Laying in a pool of his blood, Bruno's life flashes before his eyes. In those flashes, he remembered how he started his criminal life. It all started with him trying to earn enough for his single mother to not worry financially about him and his younger brother. Wanting more and greed, eventually led Bruno to become one of the biggest drug dealers in the United States. Becoming too big for his own good, Bruno was eventually caught and put in prison. He was not safe in prison because he had many enemies in the criminal world. Bruno lying in the pool of his blood with many shanks stuck inside of him, was dying. As his vision faded to black, Bruno opened his eyes to a new world.

Marcos es un beisbolista juvenil que es transportado repentinamente a un mundo de fantasía. Quien tras salvar a una linda chica, se ve envuelto en los planes de La Alianza de los 5 Escudos para acabar con una guerra que lleva estancada mas de mil años en contra del temible Aquelarre de la Luna Malvada. Pero. ¿De verdad un beisbolista tiene suficiente para terminar una guerra que tiene más de mil años? Para averiguarlo deberá de Atacar la Luna.

WARNING: DARK ROMANCE "You're hereby sentenced to death," Marco roared without pity. "Before that, strip this lying whore bare immediately. She is no longer the heiress of the DeLuca Mafia and my fiancée.” ******** On the day of her coronation as the new boss of the DeLuca Mafia, Sophia DeLuca's world falls apart. Betrayed by her cousin and fiancé, she is disgraced and sold to the Mafia. To her shock, Luca Moreno, the most feared Mafia boss in New York, is present on the night she is to meet her new owner. Taken by Luca, who promises to make her suffer, Sophia refuses to break. Luca is both amazed by her defiance and drawn to her beauty, yet he remains determined to crush her spirit. While enduring Luca's torment, Sophia plans her escape. She needs to return home, reclaim her position, and exact revenge on those who betrayed her. But as she struggles with her feelings, she finds herself torn, beginning to fall for the man who swore to make her life miserable.

'As the masquerade balls continue, the tension builds, and the masks that once concealed now seem to reveal more than they hide. The truth is poised to unravel, and the consequences are deadly.' ...... 'In 16th century Venice, Lady Valentina, a noblewoman trapped in a loveless marriage to the powerful Duke Marco, finds solace in a secret life as the alluring masked courtesan "Bella". Behind the veil of her disguise, she captivates the charming Leonardo, a man with secrets of his own. As they dance through the city's grand masquerade balls, their forbidden love ignites a passion that threatens to consume them both. But their whirlwind romance is fraught with danger. Duke Marco, suspicious of his wife's newfound independence, launches a ruthless investigation to unmask the mysterious Bella. Meanwhile, Leonardo's own family, rival nobles to the Duke, scheme to exploit Valentina's secrets for their own gain. As the stakes grow higher, Valentina must navigate the treacherous landscape of her double life, torn between her duty to her family and her love for Leonardo. With each masquerade ball, the tension builds, and the lovers find themselves trapped in a web of deception, intrigue, and desire. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the masks they wear, or will the secrets they keep tear them apart? In the city of Venice, where masks hide the truth and love is a dangerous game, Lady Valentina must confront the darkness of her own heart and make a choice that will change her life forever.'

When Alex Summers is betrayed and murdered, he awakens in a medieval world under the name Marcos. Unknown and full of determination, Marcos embarks on a new beginning to discover the mystery of his reincarnation. In "New Beginning: Second Life", accompany him on a journey of self-discovery, full of dangers and surprises, where each choice can change his destiny forever.

meet Evelyn Marcos, a twenty three years old lady with an ugly life, life has never been fair for her and her siblings since, the day they lost their dad in a ghostly car accident. their father being the breadwinner of the family died and there life became a U_turn . Evelyn tried every possible best to become a better person and help her siblings and mom, but that wasn't what fate planned. Evelyn kept all her trust money and love into her boyfriend, she invested so much on him, hoping that when the time is right after everything then he would pull her out of the gutters. but that couldn't happen because her boyfriend ditched her for someone else. and that same day heard that her mom was at the hospital and needed a huge amount of money, with no choice decided to have a night stand with a wealthy tycoon and in return get the money for her mother's bill. meanwhile Luciano Pavarotti, a wealthy renowned tycoon was at the bar actually looking for a lady to go to their yearly ball party with but didn't find any, until he met......... LET FIND OUT!!!!!!

In the gripping narrative of Isabella, Diego, and the rival Alejandro and Vega families, a web of intrigue, passion, and betrayal unfolds. Tasked with the mission of infiltrating the Vega family as a spy for Diego Stone, Isabella's journey takes an unexpected turn when she inadvertently falls into Alejandro Vega's cunning scheme, ultimately finding herself ensnared in a web of love and deception.Alejandro Vega, a formidable and enigmatic lawyer of the Vega family, exudes charisma and charm while secretly wielding immense power behind the scenes. With Marco, the heir of the Vega family, serving as a mere figurehead, Alejandro's calculating nature and manipulative tactics effectively steer the family's affairs. As Isabella delves deeper into her role as a spy, she uncovers shocking truths about her past and the Stone family's dark secrets.The revelation that Grandpa Fernández, once revered as a patriarch of the Stone family, was responsible for her father's murder and subsequent cover-up shatters Isabella's world. Adopted into the Stone family under false pretenses, Isabella grapples with the devastating truth of her origins and struggles to reconcile her loyalty to Diego with her growing feelings for Alejandro.Meanwhile, Diego's unrequited love for Isabella transforms into a dangerous obsession, driving him to desperate measures to win her affection. Despite his genuine affection for her since childhood, Diego's misguided pursuit only deepens the animosity between the warring families, igniting a fierce conflict that threatens to consume them all.As tensions escalate and the specter of war looms on the horizon, Isabella finds herself torn between her loyalties and her heart's desires. Faced with impossible choices and the weight of her family's sins, Isabella must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth and protect those she loves.In the explosive climax, Isabella's courage and resilience are put to the ultimate test as she confronts the darkest secrets of both families and fights to forge her own destiny. As the dust settles and the smoke clears, Isabella emerges from the crucible of conflict stronger and more determined than ever before. Who got the girl finally? How did he do it? How did the story end? Read this novel.

"I am suppose the be retire! You took somebody dearest from me. Wonder why they call me The Death Angel? I'll show you something better than a kiss of death".. Marcus Vigosta a.k.a Marco Virgo or with another nickname as Death Angel is the last Angel Maksim's men. On 21st December 2008. A kid was been sold towards a renown group. That kid was train in a most gruesome, painful, torturous exercise which is for one purpose. In the underground world there is so many rival. Marco Virgo is the kid with the task. 41 confirm kill in a span of 4 years. In another 2 years he is renown as the most fearsome man. On this one particular year when he was 17. Another group has counter attack their organisation and destroy their place. Assassinate the people in it including Angel Maksim himself. Marco manage to survive and escape but with a deep puncture on both his left and right kidney. In his mind, he thought this would be his last. But he was wrong. He was save by an unknown donor. For 7 years he never felt such warmth in his cold heart. From that time he search high and low to find his savior. Under the blazing sun in Sahara desert, is where he never thought he would find something much different. Something weird and odd stirring his heart. He found love.

Celestial Cards, if you desire hard enough, the universe will give. A Card containing a gift of power with limitless potential of growth, a card to change the life of anyone who willed it so. Marco, in an unfortunate turn of events managed to summon his Celestial Card. But never had he thought that this power would bring out a monster that took the lives of his entire family. Ready to end his life due to regret, he met a Celestial Agent to help him find the Celestial Card to revive his family.

Marco Lift wakes up for work one day in a rush, but never makes it due to a nuclear missile strike and he wakes up on a white astral plane only to find out he's died and is being giving another chance. In a new world one that consist of magic and swords. A place of kingdoms.

In the heart of a sprawling metropolis, Vincent "Viper" Moretti reigns over the underworld with an iron fist. As Marco Santoro, a rising enforcer in Viper's syndicate, navigates the treacherous world of loyalty and betrayal, he finds himself torn between duty and desire when he meets Isabella Rossi, a woman with ties to a rival faction. As tensions escalate and alliances shift, Marco must confront the shadows of his past and make choices that will determine the fate of the syndicate and those he holds dear.

In the midst of a bitter feud between two powerful family dynasties, the Morettis and the Corleones, an unlikely love blossoms. Lucia Moretti, the beautiful and intelligent daughter of the Moretti family, finds herself irresistibly drawn to Marco Corleone, the youngest son of their rivals. Despite Marco's outright rejection of her advances, Lucia's infatuation only grows stronger. When tragedy strikes and Lucia's father is accused of murdering the head of the Corleone Corporation, a long-buried secret is unleashed - Marco's true parentage. It is revealed that he is not a Corleone by blood, but rather the son of a man brutally killed years ago by the Corleones. As Marco grapples with this shocking truth about his origins, he must choose where his loyalties lie. Caught in the crossfires of this vicious vendetta, Lucia and Marco find solace in each other's embrace. Together, they navigate a treacherous path of deceit, revenge, and self-discovery. In the face of immense danger from their own families, their love is put to the ultimate test. Will Marco seek retribution against those who betrayed his bloodline? Or will he and Lucia forge a new path together, rising above the ashes of their families' bitter rivalry? Brimming with passion, heartache, and high-stakes drama, this enthralling saga explores the depths of love, loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Voy a ser breve. Nuestro protagonista Marco se encuentra en una situación muy peligrosa, para empezar esta escondido en una casa que esta rodeada por zombies, para empeorar la situación no tiene nada que le sirve de arma a su alcance (a menos que quiera quemarlos con una cerilla o golpearlos con una revista), para empeorar mas la situación no tiene comida ni agua (aunque siempre puede comerse un libro para calma el hambre) Ohh y mientras lo presento a el y a su situación los zombies están a punto de entrar a la casa y comérselo. Suerte mark, la necesitaras para lo que viene.

“Some say when people are born 95% of their life is already decided.” A beautiful lie that makes you believe you can control anything. Kailua lived ignorant of this fact, a world with gods and monsters.

El nacimiento de un niño desatará la más oscura nube de maldad que la humanidad jamás haya visto. Su hambre de poder, infinito deseo carnal por las más hermosas hembras, ansias de venganza, los mantendrán pendiendo en un hilo pidiendo más capítulos de esta historia llena de intrigas, pasión, oscuridad y muerte.

Neuer travels through the world of pirates, is adopted by Bermer, and becomes Nami’s older brother! The Awakened Talent Copy System can copy anyone’s talent in a certain aspect at will! What kind of experience will it be when Neuer has Shanks’ domineering talent, Kaido’s physical talent and Hawkeye’s swordsmanship talent? Even the ability of a devil fruit can be copied by the system as a talent! Many years later, Neuer turned the sea upside down with a talent that surpassed everyone in the world. (Slow and hot text, slow development in the early stage, and random waves afterwards) - Description from MTLNovel