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Adrian Cloustrophibic

Between Fangs and Claws

The hum of the coffee shop was like any other a blend of clinking cups, hushed conversations, and the soft swish of the barista’s apron as they moved behind the counter. Adrian strode in, his sharp gaze barely flicking toward the order board as he walked past the line of people. His mind was preoccupied, his phone held firmly in one hand, eyes scanning through an email from his company’s legal team. He was too distracted by his thoughts to notice the petite figure standing in his path until it was too late. A gasp broke through the air, followed by the unmistakable sound of liquid splashing. Adrian's body jerked, the scalding hot coffee sloshing onto his dark gray suit just as his phone flew out of his hand. “Shit!” came the voice, soft but hurried, as the person in question scrambled to steady their own coffee cup and avoid more damage. Adrian barely had time to react as a small figure stepped back, eyes wide with panic. "I.I’m so sorry!" The voice trembled, and Adrian finally looked up to meet the wide, apologetic eyes of the person who had crashed into him. His gaze softened as he saw the clear panic on the other person’s face. The person in front of him was a young man slender, with messy dark hair and a few stray strands falling into his face. His eyes, a warm shade of brown, flicked nervously from the coffee splattered on Adrian’s suit to Adrian’s face. His lips parted in a silent apology as he clutched the coffee cup, looking for something to say, but the words seemed to fail him. Adrian’s frown deepened, his suit already ruined, but the surprise of the moment faded quickly. He tilted his head slightly, giving the man a once-over. "Are you alright?" Adrian asked, voice calm yet with an edge of amusement, despite the ruined suit. He reached for the napkins on the counter to dab at the coffee stains. The guy blinked rapidly, as if processing Adrian’s question. “Yeah, I... I mean, yeah, but oh god, your suit! I’m so sorry, I wasn’t paying attention!” His hands fluttered in the air awkwardly as he stepped forward, his movements frantic. Adrian couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle, shaking his head. “It’s fine, really. I’ve had worse.” His voice held a quiet authority, but something in his expression softened. He took a breath and added, “Not the first time something like this has happened.” The young man Kai, as Adrian now saw on his name tag bit his lip and exhaled a shaky breath. "I'm so embarrassed. I swear, I’m usually more careful." He finally seemed to calm down a little, though his nervousness lingered. Adrian couldn’t resist. “Seems like you’re a little distracted. What’s going on in that head of yours?” Kai blinked again, almost flustered. "Huh? Oh. Just... life, you know?" He laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. “Work stuff... which is apparently bad luck today.” He pointed toward the stain on Adrian’s suit, his fingers twitching nervously. Adrian’s eyebrow arched. “Work stuff, huh? What do you do?” Kai hesitated for a moment. “Uh... marketing. At... uh, a company. Not nearly as cool as... whatever it is you do.” Adrian chuckled again, shaking his head. “I’ll say this, though: I’m not in the marketing game. I’m actually... not great with people, so let’s just say you got me at a good moment. A coffee spill’s the least of my problems today.” His voice was smooth, almost teasing as he finally took in Kai’s nervousness. Kai looked embarrassed but a little relieved. “Well, if it helps, I’ll pay for a new suit?” “Too much of a hassle,” Adrian replied. “But you do owe me a drink. How about we get one sometime this weekend?” Kai blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Wait, you mean... after spilling coffee all over you?” Adrian smiled, a sly glint in his eyes. “Well, if you’re willing to make it up to me, why not?” Kai’s hesitation was palpable, but there was a playful curiosity there now, his shoulders relaxing as he gave a half-hearted laugh. “I’ll be honest, I wasn't expecting that...
Obruche_Princess · 1.4K Views

THORNS OF FATE

Nancy Carter, a determined and kind-hearted college student, juggles multiple part-time jobs just to support her ailing father and her tuition. She's not rich, she's not famous, but she's a fighter. Her dream is simple—graduate, get a stable job, and give her family the life they deserve. Adrian Blackwood is a ruthless billionaire CEO, known for building a global empire before the age of 30. He’s powerful, cold, calculated—and never lets anyone get close, except Lily, the love of his life who recently left him to chase her dreams abroad. Adrian doesn’t believe in marriage, but his iron-willed grandmother gives him an ultimatum: marry before she dies, or lose the inheritance of the Blackwood legacy. To keep his empire intact and buy time until Lily returns, Adrian agrees to a contract marriage—with a girl his grandmother picks at random: Nancy. They’re polar opposites. Nancy hates everything Adrian stands for—his arrogance, his cruelty, his controlling nature. He sees her as a burden, a temporary placeholder, a nobody who doesn’t belong in his world. But Nancy isn’t weak. She refuses to be just a name on a contract. Living under the same roof, sparks fly—sometimes out of anger, sometimes from something deeper neither of them wants to admit. Adrian tries to punish her for existing in Lily’s place. Nancy fights back, challenging him at every turn. But as secrets are exposed, as past wounds resurface, and as they begin to truly see each other, hatred starts to turn into something much more dangerous: passion. And when Lily unexpectedly returns, Adrian must choose between the woman he once loved… and the wife he never wanted but now can't let go. Key Themes: Enemies to Lovers: Constant tension, insults, silent stares, slow-burn connection. Revenge: Adrian tries to make Nancy suffer for what he believes is her manipulation—but she’s innocent. Passion: Unexpected chemistry, longing glances, stolen moments. Class Divide: Nancy fights to prove she’s more than just “the poor girl.” Growth: Adrian begins to shed his walls, and Nancy finds strength she didn’t know she had.
ROSE_E_E · 6K Views

Claimed and Marked By A Werewolf x Vampire

Lila Collin’s has always lived her life by the books:Top grades, loyal friends and to top it off she had a ring on her finger from her to die for heartthrob, Caleb Wolfe, a steady hardworking handsome man she’s loved for years. Finally graduating college ,she decides to let loose for one night ,Celebrating her achievements with her friends while Caleb is tied up at work . However Everything changes when Lila comes across dashing,young CEO Adrian Ravencroft. Adrian is the man in every single lady’s radar, why not? He was dangerously handsome, a bad boy to the core whose mere presence in a room could make any woman forget her better judgement. With a reputation for trouble and a past shrouded in mystery ,Adrian is used to women chasing him. But Lila wasn’t every other lady and certainly did not have an eye out for Adrian. So how come she woke up the next day to find herself unclad in a hotel room with a mark on her neck she couldn’t explain. And for some reason, she can’t seem to stop thinking of the man she met,Adrian Ravencroft. “Lila, Lila... Lila," he said with a purr staring into her eyes with those dark, unending pupils. "You're such a stubborn girl. No matter, I'll let you off this time. With a warning," Adrian said, flashing Lila a dangerous smile with just the faintest sign of fangs escaping his lips. That deep baritone voice creeped into her mind in the unholiest of ways. Drawn into Adrian’s dark, seductive world, Lila is forced to navigate secrets she never imagined, dangers she never prepared for, and emotions she never wanted to feel. As Caleb grows distant and Adrian’s shadowy charm takes root, Lila must decide who she really is and who she is willing to become. But as her heart is pulled in two opposing directions, Lila will discover that some changes are irreversible. Her celebration becomes the beginning of a journey that could lead to eternal love—or eternal regret. Is Adrian Ravencroft her greatest adventure or her ultimate downfall? And when the darkness finally takes hold, will it claim her for good? One night, one choice, and one dangerous man will change everything.
Fabulosia · 34K Views

Signed, Sealed and Divorced. The Billionaire’s Biggest Regret

Sienna Langford thought she had the perfect marriage—a love story straight out of a fairy tale. But on her 31st birthday, her husband, ruthless business tycoon Adrian Hawthorne, shatters her world with five cruel words: You’re past your prime, Sienna. Blindsided and heartbroken, she begs for another chance, but he’s unmoved. In his eyes, she is no longer the radiant woman he married, and he is ready to trade her in for someone younger, someone “worthy” of standing by his side. With nothing but the clothes on her back and a broken heart, Sienna is thrown out of the life she once knew. But what Adrian doesn’t know is that when he discarded her, he also abandoned something far more precious—his unborn children. Determined to rise from the ashes, Sienna vanishes from the public eye and enrolls in an elite acting academy. Balancing grueling training, pregnancy, and the pain of betrayal, she transforms herself into a woman the world can’t ignore. Three years later, she re-emerges—not as the timid, forgotten ex-wife of a billionaire, but as Sienna Monroe, the mesmerizing lead in an international blockbuster that takes the world by storm. And the first time Adrian sees her again? It’s on the massive screen of a VIP theater, where she dominates the scene with a breathtaking performance, captivating millions—including him. Now, the man who once discarded her is desperate to win her back. He chases after her, offering everything he once withheld—his love, his wealth, his devotion. But Sienna has no interest in being his second choice. She is no longer the woman who begged for his love. She is a global star, a mother of two, and a woman untouchable. Through this all her co- star Leo develops an unhealthy obsession for her. He becomes ready to do anything good or evil to get her. But just when she thinks she has finally moved past him, she learns a devastating truth—Adrian is terminally ill, with only five years to live. Now, she stands at a crossroads. Should she let the man who destroyed her suffer the fate he deserves? Or does her heart still hold space for the one man who shattered it beyond repair? Either way, this time, she holds all the power.
Andrea_Katie · 928 Views

The Long Shot

Since he was six years old, Adrian Nero has always had a dream. Thanks to his father's influence, he developed a great interest in football at a very young age. He loved the way the game was played, the way a team of eleven players worked together to score as many goals as possible against their opponents while conceding as little as possible, he loved the tactical aspect of the game with teams trying to play to their strengths and their opponent's weaknesses. But more than those, he loved watching the players lift trophies after winning a tournament. That's right, the thing Adrian liked the most about football was lifting trophies. Immersing himself in any game, his favourite teams played, he always felt like he was there celebrating and smiling with them. He loved that feeling. 'I'll really be there one day.' He always thought to himself. Despite his father's love for the game, his parents did not exactly support his dream to become a footballer and preferred him to go to a normal school to study and get a normal job. However, all hope was not lost as his high school was one of the schools that strongly supported having sports activities in their curriculum and it wasn't just for formality's sake. Adrian fought his way through, becoming the captain of the football team as early as the first year of senior high. With his help the team grew to become quite a formidable one and was named as one of the favourites going into the qualifications for the international highschool tournament, a competition taking place in his last year of highschool and his chance to lift his first trophy. That was when disaster struck. Due to work reasons, Adrian was forced to move back to his home country with his family leaving behind the team he had worked hard to put together. However, he was fortunate enough to find himself in a school eligible to take part in the qualifications for the tournament. Finding out about that, he felt that all hope wasn't lost, a feeling that was soon carried away by the wind. Sino Academy, although possessing a very good and well-maintained pitch alongside the basic equipment, was one that never took sports seriously. In all the times they had participated in the tournament, they had only been able to get through the qualifications once but miserably failed to get through the group stage. This was an event of fifteen years ago. Facing a school with a non-existent team and players that lacked teamwork, coordination and motivation, Adrian couldn't help but feel that his dream was far beyond his reach.
Mel_Lerion · 4K Views
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