Rafael Barba Hurt

Meet Skye a plus size teen who is nerdy, smart, tech savvy and inlove. Skye has a secret she may look like a push over but what is that uniform at the bottom. Tali is geeky nerd, Skye's love interst and a sheep, 3rd follower. He follows his friends and they lead him astray. How will his story end? Ndivhuwo is a typical Aplha teen, with his two dumb followers Rudzani and Rendani what kind of trouble will they get in who used hair remove on their beard? Least we forget the bullies in this chirstian school, where not all is as holy as it seems and secrets come to light as a young girl navigates and juggles life, school, family and love.

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past. In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long. Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

"You're coming with me." Rafael commanded. The hell she was. She spun and bolted for the hallway, but strong arms caught her before she could take two steps. "Let go of me!" she snarled, "Fight all you want," Rafael murmured into her ear, "It’s actually more fun when you put up a fight."  A chill shot through her.  "You can’t do this!"  Rafael just smiled. “Actually I can…your uncle knows how this goes” He turned his head toward Victor, whose face had lost all color.  Isabella fought hard, she cried and screamed and called out to her uncle for help, "uncle Victor!! please don't let them take me"  but alas, victor looked away, knowing how powerless he was against Rafael. She gritted her teeth. "You're a monster."  Rafael stood firm. "I’m worse than a monster" Then he dragged her out into the beginning of her end. ────୨ৎ──── ────୨ৎ──── ────୨ৎ── Isabella, abandoned by her father when she was 8 months old, grew up dirt poor. Drowning in student debt, and on the verge of homelessness with her mother, her broke uncle offers her a job in Raventhorn, she has no choice but to take it. But within hours of arriving, she’s taken as collateral for her uncle’s debts by Rafael Voss. Now, she belongs to the Alpha King, a man who doesn’t just rule the supernatural but runs a criminal cartel and is the most feared man in Raventhorn…Cold, ruthless, and impossible to escape. She utterly despises his very existence but we all know what happens when loathe slowly turns to longing, then to fiery obsession, and finally… love! But Rafael has no idea who she truly is, the daughter of a rival council member planted to destroy him. And Isabella has no idea WHAT she truly is… Or that the truth about Raventhorn is far darker than she ever imagined.

Christian Evans is a runaway—but not in the way people expect. He’s running from a life that isn’t his, from a family that dictates his every move, and from the one thing he’s ever truly loved: hockey. Now, with nothing to lose, he’s risking it all for a full-ride scholarship at North Lake View University. One shot. One summer. If he fails, his dream dies forever. The problem? Caleb Weston. Cocky. Charismatic. The star center of the team. The worst part? He’s annoyingly good at everything—including getting under Christian’s skin. It starts with a rivalry. Then, a challenge. Then… Christian realizes Caleb might be the only person who sees through his walls. A hockey summer camp. Two rivals pushed together. One challenge that changes everything. Christian wasn’t supposed to fall for the one guy who could ruin him. But some games? They’re impossible to resist. Enemies-to-lovers | MM Romance | Sports Rivalry & Tension Welcome to the It Hurts So Good: Short Stories Collection! This is not a traditional novel—each story is a standalone scene filled with tension, heat, and all the hockey romance you crave. Read in any order. More to come!

Jaquel always pays back twice. after being betrayed by those she valued the most, she turns to the cold world of destruction and seeks out retribution to those who hurt her. Villains get happy endings too.

After a tiring day, Rafael fell into a deep sleep in his apartment—only to wake up in an unfamiliar place. Even more shocking, he now found himself in the body of Adrian Nightwork, the protagonist of the novel Soul Fantasy that he had just purchased! With no memory of the storyline or the fate that awaits him, Rafael must find a way to survive in a world filled with magic and danger. Can he change his destiny, or will he be trapped in a story whose ending he does not know? ========= This is my first novel, and English is not my native language. If you notice any grammar mistakes or other issues, please let me know :)

Alessia "Lexi" De Santis is the heir to the ruthless De Santis mafia empire. But when her powerful mother, Donatella, demands she marry Marco Conti to secure their family's future, Lexi rebels. Declared an outcast, she forges her own path—only to face a far deadlier threat. Francesca Conti, Marco’s cunning sister, has her own plans: to strip Lexi of her legacy and take the De Santis empire for herself. The only person standing in her way? Rafael Moretti, a feared enforcer with dark secrets and ties to both families. As betrayal and passion collide, Lexi must decide—will she reclaim her throne, or lose herself in the fire of forbidden love?

Update 1 Chapter /Minggu. • • • Rafael Yehezkiel Saverro atau Kiel, 25 Tahun, adalah Seorang Vokalis Band Bernama Earth Boy's (EB) Yang Baru Saja Kembali Ke Indonesia Setelah Vakum Dari Bandnya Selama Setahun dan Akan Melakukan Comeback Bersama Anggota Bandnya. Pada Saat Yang Bersamaan, Kiel Terjerat Skandal Yang Membuatnya Berpikir Untuk Mengakhiri Kariernya Sebagai Musisi. Karena Banyaknya Pihak Yang Tak Menyetujui Keputusannya Tersebut. Comeback EB Pun Tetap Dilaksanakan dan Berjalan Mulus. Namun, Pada Saat EB Menyelesaikan Penampilan Terakhir Mereka, Kiel Mengalami Kecelakaan Mobil Yang Merenggut Pengelihatannya. Beberapa Minggu Setelah Insiden Kecelakaan Itu Terjadi, Kiel Bertemu Dengan Seorang Pria Bernama Vo, 26 Tahun, Yang Kala Itu Memergokinya Ingin Mengakhiri Hidup Dengan Berencana Melompat Dari Atap Rumah Sakit. Sejak Saat Itu, Kiel dan Vo Pun Sering Bersama. Vo Yang Saat Itu Diminta Oleh Biel, 31 Tahun, Saudara Kiel Untuk Merawatnya Pun Berjanji Untuk Menjadi Mata Untuk Kiel. Seiring Berjalannya Waktu, Akhirnya Muncullah Benih-benih Cinta Diantara Keduanya. Mereka Pun Memutuskan Untuk Berpacaran. Namun, Apakah Cinta Mereka Akan Bertahan? Akankah Kiel dan Vo Akan Selalu Bersama? Dan Apakah Vo Akan Selalu Menjadi Mata Untuk Kiel? • • • IG : rfael.yhzkiel ( Untuk Berkomunikasi Silahkan DM Via IG )

Love is weird, isn't it?, It encourages you to see the beauty in most despising thing. while when shattered left you to hate with all the peices of your broken heart. Love has different kind, ranging wide from between parent, to children, to siblings. each love has its own sets of boundaries but what if it's indescribable? what if its becomes the specific reason for breaking of a beautiful bond. Garam, a 12 years old, who has always loved his sister, more like a soul-less without her. Would have given his life in a heartbeat, but came across a truth he never had ever comprehend or anticipated, which pushed him to shut his affection. However, What if you were to live a life,that wasn't yours? what if your identity was nothing, and the love you received belonged to someone else. Gyu always ends up thinking does he even exist? if he does,then where is his share of love? But then again the love he gets in his deception, he clinge to cherished it. He tried hard to fit in, but suddenly getting caught he was pushed to something more brazen, only to be stumbling upon a different truth.

After her father, the leader of the Spanish mafia is brutally murdered, Isla Varela becomes his next target. With no other choice, she seeks protection from Rafael De Luca, a dangerous man she should never have approached. However, Rafael's protection does not come without a price-Isla must become part of his organization. Under the guidance of Matteo Salvatore, a ruthless executioner and Rafael's right-hand man, Isla is forced to undergo brutal training that transforms her from an ordinary woman into a deadly assassin. Each wound, each fight, further erodes her former self. However, as Isla gets closer to the truth behind her father's death, she realizes that the world she has entered is more dangerous than she thought. Revenge is not just about killing, but also surviving betrayal, manipulation, and forbidden passions that threaten her sanity. Between blood and bullets, Isla must choose-be a pawn in Rafael's game or destroy them all before she is destroyed herself.

The king has been assassinated, and all his secrets are spilling into the open. A few will hurt the family. Some will hurt the empire, and some will threaten the galactic order. However, one that is not his own creation is so dangerous, that if revealed to the public, will destroy all of civilization in an instant. Now the princess is next. I have been assigned to protect her and to find and stop the perpetrators from attempting another attack. However, a feeling cannot escape me. This feeling that everyone knows more than they are letting on about the kings death. Whatever this secret is, whoever these people are, they are willing to go to the extreme to protect their secret, even if it means killing a king or destroying an entire empire to do it.

"M... Marissa! São meus filhos?" Os olhos de Rafael não se desviavam do rosto adorável das crianças. "Não, Rafael. Eles não são," disse Marissa com um sorriso falso, "Eles não são seus. Lembra?" ela piscou os cílios de maneira bem dramática, "Nunca fomos casados!" A irmã mais velha de Marissa Aaron, Valerie Aaron, abandonou seu namorado cego no dia do casamento e fugiu. Para salvar a aparência, a família de Merissa implorou para que ela se casasse com Raphael Sinclair. A ironia? Ela não podia dizer ao seu marido cego que não era Valerie, mas sim Marissa Aaron. No dia da bem-sucedida cirurgia de olhos de Raphael, Marissa ficou sabendo que Valerie havia voltado para tomar seu lugar de direito como nora dos Sinclair. Marissa tentou explicar ao marido que era ela quem havia se casado com ele, mas ele não acreditou. Em vez de tentar mais convencê-lo, a desolada Merissa decidiu deixar a cidade sem contar seu segredo. Raphael Sinclair era a clássica definição de galã e o único herdeiro do Grupo Sinclair de Indústrias. O que ele faria ao descobrir que todo esse tempo a mulher que lhe ofereceu amor e seu corpo não era Valerie, mas sim sua irmã mais nova Marissa Aaron? Como ele reagiria ao saber que era o pai dos bebês que Marissa estava esperando? Ele iria atrás de Marissa e reconquistaria seu amor? E a pergunta de um milhão de dólares! Marissa seria capaz de perdoá-lo e amá-lo novamente?

"I died a fool, but I won’t live as one." Betrayed by the people she trusted the most, Isabella De Luca—heiress to the De Luca Mafia Family—was framed for treason and executed. But fate wasn’t done with her. Waking up three years earlier, she returns as the perfect predator. This time, she won’t be the naive princess who fell into their trap. No—she will be the one setting the stage. With cold vengeance in her veins and a mind sharper than ever, Isabella plays a dangerous game. She lets her enemies believe she is still their pawn, all while preparing for their downfall. But when she crosses paths with Rafael Moretti—the untouchable Mafia King who once looked at her like she was a mere nuisance—things change. In her past life, they were from rival families, yet there was always a dangerous tension between them. This time, she needs him as an ally. But Rafael is a man who plays by his own rules. As the lines between power, passion, and obsession blur, Isabella must decide—will she risk her heart again, or will vengeance consume her completely?

"M... Marissa! Are they my kids?" Rafael's eyes weren't moving away from the adorable kids' faces. "No, Rafael. They are not," Marissa said with a fake smile, "They aren't yours. Remember?" she batted her lashes quite dramatically, "We were never married!" Marissa Aaron’s elder sister Valerie Aaron jilted her blind boyfriend on her wedding day and ran off. For face-saving, Merissa's family pleaded to her to marry Raphael Sinclair. The irony? She was not allowed to tell her blind husband that she was not Valerie but Merissa Aaron. On the day of Raphael's successful eye surgery, Marissa got to know that Valerie was back to take her rightful place as Sinclaire’s daughter-in-law. Marissa tried explaining to her husband that she was the one married to him, but he did not believe her. Instead of any more convincing, heartbroken Merissa decided to leave the city without telling him, her secret. Raphael Sinclair was the classic definition of drop-dead gorgeous and was the only heir of the Sinclair group of industries. What would he do when he came to know that all this time the woman who offered him, her love and her body was not Valerie but her younger sister Marissa Aaron? How would he react when he came to know that he was the father of the babies Marissa was carrying in her womb? Would he go after Marissa and win her back? And the million-dollar question! Would Marissa ever be able to forgive him and love him again?

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage... Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life? During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn. And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just thinks he’s some mysterious stranger. Out of nowhere, feeling adventurous (and maybe a bit reckless), she suggests a secret rendezvous that turns her whole world upside down. In that hidden moment, Seraphina dives headfirst into her wildest desires. But plot twist—turns out, the guy she just spent the night with is none other than her future husband. Oops! So much for a mysterious stranger—she just spent the night with her future husband! "Duke, It Hurts..." invites you into a whirlwind of self-discovery, steamy romance, and the sweet chaos of love when you least expect it. Can Seraphina break free from societal chains, or will she find herself tangled in the very web she tried to escape? Join her on this thrilling journey, and discover how love can be both liberating and complicated. Don’t miss out—your next obsession is just a page away!

Who's to say that their arranged marriage won't also be a disaster? Isn't love underrated? Love's never enough in a marriage, so why bother with it in the first place? Is it to prove to everybody else that they're different and won't hurt each other?

all for hurt is a novel that depict and shows how revenge and love coupled together

Nesse mundo, onde o cultivo é a essência da vida e o caminho para o poder, Kael, um jovem prodígio do Clã do Firmamento, desafia as tradições desde cedo. Nascido com um talento raro e uma determinação inabalável, ele rejeita as técnicas de cultivo convencionais, buscando algo além do alcance dos métodos tradicionais. Com apenas 12 anos, Kael já se destaca por sua dedicação intensa aos treinos e estudos. Enquanto os outros clãs lutam por supremacia e alianças, Kael segue um caminho solitário e inovador. Enfrentando as dúvidas e preocupações de sua família, ele está determinado a encontrar um novo rumo para o cultivo, algo que nunca foi tentado antes. Sua jornada é de autodescoberta e inovação, onde ele deve enfrentar não apenas desafios externos, mas também os limites de sua própria imaginação. "Semente do Universo" é uma história de coragem e descoberta, onde um jovem cultivador busca um caminho único para liberar seu verdadeiro potencial e talvez, mudar o destino de seu mundo.

«Don't ask anything. Don't approach me. You'll get hurt... » I warn him as I'm standing in the middle of the room as he's freezing at the door. Confused, scared, I could hear his deep breaths. I'm shaking and have to do something before he gets hurt. Being born for a tough fate and an inevitable destiny has been the reason of my loneliness, depression and anxiety. He's obsessed with me and he can easily hurt anyone who's approaching. I'm tortured by his presence and he's not any creature... He's from them.. He's Vaelzorrath.

In a world where love is a luxury and betrayal is a currency, Celeste Moreau has only one goal—revenge. A decade ago, her family was massacred in cold blood, leaving her as the sole survivor. The name whispered in the shadows as the mastermind? Rafael De Luca—the heir to the empire that destroyed her life. For years, Celeste has sharpened herself into a weapon, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Now, that moment has arrived. She infiltrates Rafael’s world, slipping into his life like a phantom, seducing him with a smile while plotting his downfall. But there’s one thing she never accounted for—the way he makes her feel. Rafael De Luca is everything she expected—ruthless, powerful, and dangerously captivating. But he’s also something she didn’t foresee: a man with secrets of his own. He sees through her lies, senses the darkness in her heart, yet still pulls her into his arms like she belongs there. Their passion is explosive, their connection undeniable, but every moment she spends with him threatens to unravel the vengeance she has built her life upon. Then the first betrayal strikes. And the second. A shocking revelation shakes Celeste’s world—Rafael may not be her real enemy. There’s a deeper conspiracy at play, a hidden puppet master orchestrating destruction from the shadows. Now, Celeste and Rafael are caught in a deadly game where one wrong move means death. As love and revenge collide, Celeste must make the ultimate choice: Destroy the man she once swore to kill—or trust him to save them both. But what if the biggest betrayal is yet to come? "Scarlet Vows" is a tale of love and vengeance, passion and pain, betrayal and redemption. A romance so intense it burns, a mystery so deep it consumes, and a finale so shocking it will leave readers breathless.

Marie, a young woman from Cebu, is faced with a difficult decision when her mother falls seriously ill. Leaving behind her hometown and the man she loves- Rafael. She moves to Manila to care for her mother and pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. What she doesn't expect is to cross paths with Rafael once again in the bustling streets of Manila. Their unexpected reunion forces Marie to confront the past and reconsider the future she's worked so hard to build. As the two navigate their tangled emotions, dreams, and responsibilities, they are forced to decide: can love truly survive the trials of time and distance, or will they have to choose separate paths to find their happiness?

Cooking food is all about passion, especially if you’re a holder of Michelin Stars. That's how Rafael Levi, a 10-star holder, overworked himself to his death. The next moment, he opened his eyes again, he was no longer on the Earth but in a completely different world. He was reincarnated into another planet that favored magic over food the most. He took over the body of an unnamed youth who was half of his original age and magicless. Gifted with a System, Rafael must make his way to become the Gourmet King and show to his new world that food is more dominant than magic.

"W-Why? Why are you doing this to me ?" Kei who's red eyes trying to hold back tears "If you don't want any other to get hurt more than this, JUST STAY HERE" Ayume said with a dark grin on his face Read the novel to get to know them

When two worlds are born from the same breath, the soul splits. A man accused of murder fights to prove his innocence, but every night drags him into another life, a forgotten world where he is a knight, bound to a war that never ends. As the line between dream and reality begins to dissolve, a voice hidden beneath both lives starts to whisper. If both lives are real... Who is the one pulling the strings? A story about love, hatred, and what remains after the soul tears itself apart.

Rafael Callahan is a renowned Knight of the Castro Kingdom. After weeks out to fight against enemies and bring peace to the kingdom, Rafael returns to his estate where he meets the new maid Annalise Woods. Strange. Brazen. Bold. Three words he would use to describe Annalise. Love should be the last thing on his mind when the King, Tobias Castro, is requesting his help safeguarding the border, but Rafael finds himself drawn to Annalise. Annalise Woods is a maid for the Callahan household. Little is known about her family and her intentions for sticking close to Rafael. She had one goal when stepping foot in the Callahan estate, but soon finds herself intertwined with a man she should never love. Quiet. Annoying. Loyal. Three words she would use to describe Rafael. Annalise knew she should never return Rafael’s love because the moment he learned who she truly was, his gaze upon her would change. Tales of Castro Nobility story timeline order - The King’s Unbreakable Wife The Knight’s Mysterious Maid The Duke’s Masked Wife

The brother of Gregory Evans, a Catholic cardinal and one of the favorites to be the next Pope, is kidnapped on the way to Santiago Compostela and he has to decipher the secrets of the way to save him, however, a group that has been trying to end the Church for centuries Católica finally has the means to achieve this.

Bound by fate, torn between light and darkness. Seraphina has always lived in the shadows of secrets—her bloodline, her powers, and the destiny that hunts her. When two enigmatic forces, the ruthless Kane and the alluring Rafael, stake their claims on her, she finds herself entangled in a deadly game of power, passion, and prophecy. But Seraphina refuses to be a pawn. With the rise of the Moonbound Bloodline and the return of an ancient war, she must choose where her loyalty lies. Between a beast of the moon and a king of the night, her heart and soul hang in the balance. Love and desire are dangerous weapons, and in this battle, no one leaves unscathed.