Waver Velvet And Iskandar

Say it,” Luca whispered against Ayden’s neck, his breath warm. “You want me. Don’t act like you’re above this.” Ayden's breath hitched. “I’m not—” “You are. But right now, you’re mine.” Fingers tangled in Ayden’s silk shirt, dragging it open. His pale skin flushed under moonlight, chest heaving. Luca’s lips brushed down his collarbone, slow, teasing. Ayden grabbed his wrist. “If you’re going to play, play right.” A smirk curled on Luca’s lips. “Then show me your rules.” And Ayden did — on the bed, on the mirror, under the stars.

She came to Florence to paint her way out of grief. He offered her a contract to keep emotions out. But what begins as a deal built on control soon becomes a war of silence, obsession—and surrender. Aanya Roy, an Indian artist haunted by loss, arrives in Florence with a sketchbook and a name whispered in art circles. She doesn't paint to be seen. She paints because it’s the only way she feels alive. Leonhart Moretti is a billionaire forged by tragedy. Cold. Brilliant. Untouchable. Women are part of a system: contracts, limits, rules. No emotion. No deviation. Until her. When Aanya uploads a blank canvas as a response to his challenge, it isn't defiance—it's art. It's her refusal to be tamed. Intrigued beyond reason, Leonhart offers her a 90-day contract: complete creative freedom in his studio. But beneath the surface lies another game—one of dominance, surrender, and unraveling control. In a city that worships beauty and secrets, how far can two broken souls go before the lines between art and desire, power and love, are blurred beyond recognition? R18 (Explicit Content) Contains mature themes including psychological tension, erotic content, dominance/submission, and emotional trauma. Reader discretion advised. Author's Note: This is not just a billionaire romance. This is about silence as power. Touch as art. And what happens when control becomes devotion. For readers who love slow-burn tension, flawed but brilliant leads, and emotionally layered storytelling—welcome to Florence.

"A young girl from humble beginnings dared to dream big. Despite facing bullying from the elite, she persevered and ultimately earned the respect of those around her, achieving her aspiration to become a dazzling showgirl."

Power is a heavy crown, and Titania—the superhuman Iron Queen of St. Petersburg—wears it with grace and fury. But the girl behind the mask? She's a neurotic mess having the worst week of her life. Roxanna Paraveesh Shapiro thought she could handle it. Moving to college. Losing the only friends she had. Balancing duty with the small hope of something resembling a normal life. Then Dianna Rodgers happened—chaotic, magnetic, utterly infuriating. A punk-rock wildcard with no powers, no fear, and no clue what she’s about to fall into. Faith, love, power, and pain collide in a world where miracles wear body armor, and salvation may come on high, but is delivered by the girl who refuses to let go. When the world expects a weapon, what happens when you give them a heart instead?

Velvet Ashes follows Selene Virelli, a woman cloaked in elegance and vengeance, as she infiltrates the world of Marlowe City's elite to take down the man who destroyed her past. Beneath the red dress and calculated charm lies a storm of grief, secrets, and fury. In a world built to burn women like her, Selene intends to be the match.

Velvet Claws "They wear velvet. But underneath-they both have claws." In the shimmering corridors of HMM Corporation, Cha Hayeon begins her first day as a regular office employee. Elegant, sweet, and effortlessly charming-she's the picture of innocence. But behind her soft smile lies the bloodline of power, control, and a ruthless nature inherited from a legacy no one dares to question. She hides her true self beneath pastels and perfume, determined to keep her claws sheathed. Enter Nam Jihoon, the quiet, gentle team leader with a disarming smile and kind eyes. But nothing about Jihoon is what it seems. Unbeknownst to everyone, he's the hidden heir of HMM's fiercest rival-an empire secretly working toward an unprecedented merger. Sent undercover to monitor the partnership from the inside, Jihoon already knows who Hayeon is-and he's been in love with her from afar for years. But while Hayeon tries to impress him with her fake innocence, Jihoon watches with quiet amusement, falling deeper for the sides of her she doesn't even know she's showing. Yet underneath his warmth, Jihoon hides something darker: a dangerously obsessive, possessive heart that has always belonged to her. As power games unfold behind closed doors, and masks begin to crack, only one thing is certain- In a world where love wears velvet, someone's claws will draw blood. ---

In the glittering world of business, power is the ultimate prize — and Li Zhenyu has spent his entire life mastering the game. At just 21, he’s already a ruthless, manipulative force, controlling vast fortunes and business empires. With his mysterious charm and deadly intelligence, he’s the perfect puppet master, moving everyone around him like pieces on a chessboard. His greatest asset? His wife, Shen Yinyin — the brilliant and seductive general manager of his company, whose beauty and power mask the secrets hidden within their marriage. Despite their seemingly perfect partnership, cracks begin to show when Yinyin uncovers unsettling truths about Zhenyu’s manipulations and the dark web of lies he’s spun to control her, his family, and everyone around him. The couple is caught in a dangerous game where love and betrayal intertwine, and every move could be the last. But as Zhenyu's grip on his empire begins to falter, enemies from within and without move to shatter the carefully constructed world he's built. His loyal assistant, Qiulan, is torn between duty to her master and the growing realization that Zhenyu’s thirst for control has led them all down a path of destruction. Meanwhile, Feng Yun, the ambitious rival CEO, prepares to strike, knowing the time is ripe to take everything Zhenyu has worked for. In this world of high-stakes business, psychological warfare, and forbidden passions, no one is truly who they appear to be. As the tension escalates, Yinyin is forced to confront the question: Can love survive when the man she married is a monster in disguise? And when the veil of deception finally falls, will Zhenyu be able to maintain his hold on her, or will the secrets he’s buried tear their world apart? Beneath the Velvet Mask is a dark, twisted exploration of obsession, power, and the fragility of trust. With every chapter, secrets are revealed, alliances shift, and the stakes get higher. In a world where manipulation is currency, can anyone truly win — or are they all just pawns in a game where the rules change with every move?

--- VELVET CHAINS "She was never his prisoner — she was his punishment." Elira Vale was forged in silence—trained to infiltrate, manipulate, and vanish without a trace. Her latest assignment? Take down the Moreaux Syndicate from the inside. To do that, she must get close to its heir: Azriel Moreaux—a man known for his cold precision, strategic mind, and the trail of blood he never bothers to wipe clean. But Azriel has secrets of his own. He’s known from the beginning that Elira isn’t who she pretends to be. Still, instead of turning her in... He keeps her close. Closer than anyone’s ever been. She becomes his assistant. His shadow. His obsession. What begins as a trap turns into a war of twisted desire. Now, neither of them can tell where the lies end and the craving begins. Because Elira was never just a spy. And Azriel? He doesn’t want justice. He wants her broken. And in the end— She was never his prisoner. She was his punishment. ---

A curated collection of intimate stories where desire simmers beneath the surface, where temptation walks the fine edge of control and surrender. These tales do not merely indulge the carnal—they probe the psyche, challenge personal boundaries, and ignite the subtle war between restraint and longing. Some will linger, some will unsettle, but each story is crafted to awaken memory, curiosity, and the quiet corners of your imagination.

*** Heads up: I write full-bodied chapters. If you’re here for quick 1k updates, this might not be your style—but if you like emotional depth, tension, and real progression, welcome aboard *** In a world ruled by the fierce Dragon Empire and Phoenix Clan, Hanara Enya Fintan-Solaris is born with a rare and dangerous dual aura—a gift that can both heal and destroy. After her mother’s murder and the extermination of her clan, Hanara hides in the mountains with her baby brother and their loyal phoenixes. But when Dragon knights find them and injure Worish—the male Phoenix—Hanara unleashes her devastating Fireborne Wrath in fury, forcing Yelenis to whisk her away into hiding. Years later, after rigorous training under a disciple of the Phoenix King Roan, Hanara masters her dual auras and solidifies the striking red and green of her eyes. Disguising her identity, she infiltrates the Dragon Empire by joining the Ice Prince Zilant’s knight camp, seeking to get closer to her brother, the Phoenix heir, and bring him home. But when Zilant begins to suspect her true identity, Hanara is forced to stall her mission. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes: taking her brother away might expose them both to greater danger than staying hidden ever could. To protect him, she must stay hidden. Among dragons. And beside a prince who may one day become her greatest threat—or her only ally. What to expect: -slow-burn -enemies to lovers? -raw version

She was meant to be his bride—claimed by him the moment their families made the arrangement. But when she runs, believing she can escape his obsessive love, he chases. Everywhere she turns, he’s there. Watching. Waiting. Worshiping. He won’t hurt her. But he will make sure she never leaves him again. She’s the daughter of a rival family, captured as leverage in a war between syndicates. But instead of punishment, she becomes a treasured possession—his most precious jewel. He offers her everything: luxury, safety, power. But the price? She must love him back.

A heiress. Elegant, wanted, respected. She is a heiress alright, but without the respect, barely noticed. “ I belong here, I am a part of this family, I deserve everything the rest of you have!” Adele yells, voice reeking with pain, contempt. “You don't belong here child, at least not in this life...

"Blood in Velvet", weaving together romance, mystery, and mafia action in a high-stakes, emotionally intense story. --- Title: Blood in Velvet Genre: Romantic thriller / Mystery / Mafia action --- Logline: When a gifted art restorer is blackmailed by a powerful mafia family into forging a stolen painting, she secretly allies with an embedded federal agent. As the deception deepens and a deadly secret tied to the painting comes to light, she finds herself caught between love, survival, and a criminal empire on the edge of war. --- Main Characters: Eva Duvall (28) – Talented, independent, emotionally guarded. A top-tier art restorer known for her precision and discretion. Haunted by her family’s criminal past and her brother's mysterious death. Luca Moretti (32) – The charismatic heir to the Moretti crime family. Publicly smooth and refined; privately dangerous, calculating—and quietly desperate to break free from his father’s shadow. Julian Cross (35) – Undercover FBI agent embedded in the Moretti family as an “art dealer.” Focused, strategic, and morally conflicted. Eva is his only way to bring the family down… but he didn’t expect to care for her. Don Vittorio Moretti (60s) – Ruthless head of the Moretti family. Commands respect through fear. Sees Eva as a useful pawn and potential leverage. ---

Rosila thought the masquerade ball was just a fairytale evening—glamour, charm, and mystery. But when she wakes up in a stranger’s lavish mansion with no memory of how she got there, the fairytale turns into a nightmare. The man she vaguely remembers is powerful, dangerous, and disturbingly seductive. She never said yes, yet her body bears the marks of his hunger. Now trapped in a maze of locked doors, Rosila must find a way out before he finds her again. But when desire and danger intertwine, escape may not be as easy—or as simple—as it seems. He took her without consent. Now she must escape... or lose herself to his darkness forever.

"She was the mystery the world ignored. He was the prince it couldn’t stop watch." Vedant Nagar had it all — money, parties, a perfect Instagram life, and a girlfriend every guy envied. But everything crashes when his so-called “perfect” girlfriend dumps him for a nobody — a nerdy literature senior... and worse, that guy is the cousin of Aira Rajput, the new scholarship girl everyone seems to adore. Aira Rajput, the quiet storm. She sketches graffiti in the back of her math notes and knows how to navigate cities with just a compass and curiosity. She’s not from his world — no branded shoes or imported perfumes, but there’s something about her that feels... threatening. And when Vedant learns of Aira’s link to the heartbreak that made him a joke, he makes a silent promise: ruin her.

Ten years ago, Vivienne D’Arcy vanished from the world of high society after the sudden, mysterious death of her father. Now, she returns to Rosemoor Manor, the estate of secrets and sorrow, to confront the past she’s tried to forget—and the man who never truly let her go. Damien Vale is no longer the reckless boy she once loved. Cold, powerful, and intoxicatingly dangerous, Damien hides secrets darker than the halls of the crumbling manor. When he hands her a sealed letter from her father—one kept hidden for a decade—Vivienne is thrust into a game of deceit, obsession, and forbidden desire. As their twisted history resurfaces, so does the passion they swore they'd never feel again. But some shadows don’t just linger—they consume. In a world of velvet lies and deadly devotion, Vivienne must decide if she’s ready to face the truth... Even if it means losing herself in the man who could destroy her. A tale of gothic romance, betrayal, and power—where love is both poison and cure.

In the opulent city of Caldris, where power and beauty collide behind closed doors, Riven Hale, a fiery and ambitious tattoo artist with a hidden past, is drawn into the dangerous world of high society when he’s commissioned by a mysterious billionaire to ink a private, intimate masterpiece. That billionaire is Cassian Velthorne, heir to the ruthless Velthorne empire—a man known for his ice-cold demeanor, possessive desires, and dangerous secrets. Cassian never mixes business with pleasure—until Riven walks into his life with defiant eyes and lips begging to be kissed. Their chemistry ignites during a single, heated night wrapped in silk sheets, dominance, and whispered confessions. But what starts as carnal obsession quickly spins into a web of power plays, jealousy, emotional vulnerability, and the emergence of unexpected rivals.

In the heart of a glittering modern city cloaked in secrets, supernatural races walk among humans, hidden by ancient pacts and veils of glamour. Among them are vampires, fae, witches, and others—each guarding their own truths and powers. Nor Ah, a seemingly ordinary tattoo artist, discovers she is the last of an extinct bloodline known as the Luneborne—humans whose blood can amplify or destroy supernatural power. Her touch awakens hidden truths, and her kiss can bind magic to the soul. But this gift is cursed: the more she uses her power, the more it erodes her own identity. Du guk, a centuries-old half-vampire enforcer of the secretive supernatural council. Cold, powerful, and utterly controlled—until he meets Nor ah, whose presence causes his tightly restrained thirst, emotions, and memories to spiral out of control. What begins as a game of protection and manipulation quickly turns into obsession, longing, and uncontainable passion. But their bond breaks ancient laws, and a hidden war between supernatural factions simmers beneath the surface—one in which Nor Ah’s body and blood are the ultimate weapon.

The room smelled like jasmine and secrets. Alina’s eyes blinked open, dazed and dry, the silk sheets soft against her bare skin. She tried to move, but her wrists tugged gently against restraints—not metal, but velvet. A sound—a sigh, maybe a whisper—slipped past her lips before her memories could catch up. Her heart began to race. Where am I? The walls were cream and gold, everything glowing in soft candlelight. A storm rumbled beyond the glass-paned windows, waves crashing in the distance. She wasn’t in the city anymore. This place felt... untouched. Intimate. Dangerous. And then she saw it—etched delicately onto her inner thigh in crimson ink. V. C. Her breath hitched. The letters matched the invitation that had appeared mysteriously in her inbox two weeks ago. An all-expense-paid retreat to a private island, promising indulgence, luxury, and liberation for "those who dare." She’d thought it was a scam. But the tickets arrived. First-class. Then the private jet. The champagne. The man in the mask who whispered, “Everything you desire lives here. If you’re not afraid to burn for it.” Now, lying in this golden cage, Alina knew one thing for certain. She had crossed a line. And there was no going back.

Modern-day New York, amidst the sleek fronts of luxury and the bloodline halls of the mafia world.

When Sienna, a bold visual artist, and Luca, a grounded architect, fall into a love as passionate as their work, they build The Sanctum—a creative haven where intimacy, freedom, and art collide. But when a magnetic new artist enters their orbit, their bond is tested by desire, truth, and the choice to expand without breaking.   Velvet Tension is a sensual, emotionally rich story of Black love, artistic legacy, and the power of staying rooted when the world demands you rise.

Leona Vale's sole ambition is to kill the man who devastated her sister's life. When a strange scandal at Wolfhart Dynamics puts her younger sister Maya in the hospital and mute, Leona trades her own identity for a new one—Reyna Lancaster, a constructed tech heiress with a constructed history and just enough charm to get inside billionaire Cassian Wolfhart's inner circle. But Cassian is not the careless killer Leona anticipated. He is dangerously smart, obsessively secretive, and governed by a past as tormented as hers. When he proposes to hire her as his personal assistant—immersing her in his daily world, his trust, and his secrets—Leona is forced to tread a razor-thin line between truth and lies. The closer she draws to him, the more her beliefs start to unravel. As Leona negotiates high-society soirees, backroom boardrooms, and whispered betrayals, she uncovers a web of corruption much greater than Cassian. What starts as a mission for revenge becomes a war between duty and desire. Cassian might be concealing the truth from her… but maybe he's the one man who can save her from the lies she's created. Where power, secrets, and manipulation come with high stakes in a universe controlled by the same, Beneath the Velvet Lie explores what happens when the mask falls—and love takes root where betrayal was meant to. Will Leona trade justice for the truth? Or will the man she set out to destroy become the very one to save her from herself?

One night. No names. No faces. Just raw desire in the shadows of a city built on crime. But when Aria walks into class the next morning, her one-night mistake is standing at the podium—cold, powerful, untouchable… and her professor. He’s the man who destroyed her family. She’s the secret that could ruin his empire. And neither of them is ready to let go.

Dr. Celeste Morano is a celebrated sex therapist in the heart of New York City — poised, brilliant, and professionally untouchable. In her late thirties, she helps others explore their deepest desires, guiding them through shame, dysfunction, and longing. But in her own life, passion is dead. Her marriage is a quiet grave — cold sheets, lifeless conversations, and a husband who looks at her like she's a stranger. Enter Lucien Moreau — late twenties, French-American, a ruthless mafia kingpin with a lethal charm. Sharp suits, sharper instincts, and an obsession with power — until he sees her. Not the polished professional the world reveres, but the woman behind the mask: aching, restrained, and starved for something real. He doesn't touch her — not at first. He plays a slow game of seduction, slipping into her world like smoke under a door. Anonymous roses at her clinic. Donations under a false name. A client who never speaks but stares too long. He wants her hooked — and he wants her to want it. Celeste tries to stay in control, analyzing her own reactions like a case study. But while she counsels clients through their fantasies — bondage, forbidden affairs, domination — she finds herself sinking into one of her own. And every fantasy has his face. When she discovers Lucien's identity, it's too late. Her world is already unraveling. He drags her into his underworld — a realm of raw sex, violence, secrets, and possession. He's not gentle. He doesn't ask. He claims. And Celeste? She finally feels alive. Velvet Chains is a twisted tale of obsession, taboo lust, and the hunger that threatens to burn them both alive.