Criminal Romance

He was the cold and aloof King Mu of Hades who, as a rule, regarded women no more highly than dirt, yet he doted on her to the bone. At first, he was domineering and arrogant—“Even you belong to me!” Afterward, he gradually succumbed— “What’s mine is yours!” In the end, he obediently surrendered— “Ning Xiaofei, I am yours too!” [Ning Xiaofei, his little wife, whom he only wished to keep in the palm of his hand and pamper earnestly!]

Twenty-eight year old Delilah Sterling, has perfected the art of being a respectable realtor by day, and a professional gold digger by night. Delilah believes she has her double life under control. Her meticulously crafted life crumbles when she wakes up one morning with a wedding band on her finger, a marriage certificate on the table, and a sinfully gorgeous man claiming to be her husband. To make matters worse, he is broke and jobless, making her feel trapped in a surreal nightmare. Desperate for escape, Delilah demands a divorce, but the stranger—insisting he wants to stay married—thwarts every attempt. Frustration and confusion mount until Delilah hatches a new plan: she proposes they team up to con her next target, the elusive billionaire, Hunter Quinn. What Delilah doesn't realize is that her "broke husband" is actually Hunter Quinn himself. Billionaire CEO, Hunter Quinn, having discovered Delilah’s intentions to con him, had decided to outplay her at her own game. Hunter agrees to the partnership, and together they plunge into a high-stakes game of deceit. As they plot and scheme, the lines between pretense and reality blur. Their forced proximity ignites an unexpected chemistry, leading to moments of vulnerability and genuine connection neither anticipated. Caught in a whirlwind of deception, passion, and power plays, Delilah grapples with their growing feelings. As their con deepens, she must confront the ultimate question: Can she open her heart to love and trust again? ****Exerpt**** Delilah’s eyes darted to the marriage certificate again, the official seal glaring back at her. Her fingers itched to tear it apart, to make this nightmare disappear. But deep down, she knew that wouldn’t change anything. “I don’t remember,” she whispered, more to herself than to him. “I don’t remember any of it.” Blake nodded as if he had expected this reaction. “That is expected. You had a lot to drink last night.” he fished out a phone from the back pocket of his trousers, opened it. “Here, this is us celebrating, after we got married last night,” he said, showing her a picture. Delilah’s breath caught in her throat as she stared at the photo. It was indeed her. “How?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “I don’t remember any of this.” “It was a wild night,” he said softly. Perhaps she had married Blake because he was wealthy. That would be the only logical reason for her to make such a blunder. There was hope, she thought, as she clung to the possibility of salvaging something from this disaster. Turning to him, she forced a smile, “Is this your house? Are we in your house?” She asked, looking around the bedroom. Blake shook his head, “No. This is a hotel,” he said, and she nodded. “I see. It looks like quite an expensive hotel,” she observed, “What do you do for a living?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady as she searched his eyes for any hint of affluence. Blake hesitated, his confident demeanor faltering for the first time. He looked away, rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m... in between jobs,” he stuttered, avoiding her gaze. Delilah’s heart sank, disappointment crashing over her like a wave. “In between jobs?” she echoed, her voice tinged with disbelief. Blake seemed to sense her dismay. “I know it doesn’t sound great,” he said quickly, trying to reassure her. “But I’m working on a few things. I just need a little more time.” “You’re jobless,” she muttered to herself as reality sunk in. “How did you pay for this room? For the wedding bands?” She asked, and he winced. “I didn’t. You did,” he said, and she collapsed on the bed. (PS: Cover photo isn’t mine. Credit to the real owner)

Pablo Castillo was the worst, the evilest, the biggest criminal in the whole world. He was the ominous figure known as Criminal X. It’s a name that sends shivers down the spines of those who utter it. His past, a mysterious enigma, shrouded in darkness, only adds to the legend of the world’s most notorious criminal. However, Pablo’s reign of heinous crimes comes to an abrupt end when a specially trained military force, an elite group made especially to capture Pablo, finally apprehended him. The capture of Criminal X sent shockwaves around nations, for this man had defied all laws and moral boundaries. The world watched as he was brought to the highest court to face the consequences of a lifetime of malevolence. The International Court of Justice, in a bid to administer justice that matches the magnitude of his crimes, bestowed upon him the most excruciating execution ever conceived. The world erupted in celebration as news of his demise spread like wildfire. An international holiday was declared, a day of liberation from the tyranny of Pablo Castillo. The day was named with triumphant fervor. They all called it—World Independence Day. Pablo Castillo was a man so evil that even the kindest of Gods couldn’t find pity for him. But… Some Gods needed that man. That too, Desperately. ——— ——— ——— Gib Money - ko-fi.com/khyaal Join My Discord For Reference Arts and much more - https://discord.gg/zmUcswM2N5

Olivia's family business was on the verge of collapse and she was been looked down upon by others Even her fiance had set her up, although they had a good relationship before. On the contrary, he was a well known rich CEO with a handsome face and a wealthy family background. There were countless girls willing to throw themselves at him. Unexpectedly, they had spent a romantic night together. Two people who had no intersection began to fall in love with each other and wanted to spend their lives together.

Reincarnation clichés are not just my thing. You only get one life, You either die as a failure or live like a winner. -------- Ivor Snow has built his career as the most cunning and undefeated criminal lawyer of his time, a young man with a mind sharper than any blade and a tongue capable of twisting truths into salvation. But what the world doesn’t know is that Ivor hails from a lineage of criminals. Now, would you believe that? A criminal lawyer from the family of criminals. He’s spent years walking the razor’s edge, defending those like his kin while keeping himself far removed from their deeds. However, when a high-profile murder case in Korea demands international expertise, Ivor is thrust into the role of advisor for the defense team. Officially, it’s an opportunity to showcase his legal brilliance. Unofficially, it’s exile. After angering a Russian crime lord with deep ties to the assassin world, Ivor’s life in California had become too dangerous to sustain. Upon arriving in Korea, Ivor quickly discovers the case is far from ordinary. But just as he begins to peel back the truth, an unexpected incident drags him into a brutal reminder of his family’s criminal legacy. Now there's a murder trial on one hand and a dangerous new game unfolding on the other. -------- "You may believe you're peeling off the layers of lies, bit by bit. You may feel you're getting a hold of the situation, but unless you understand how your enemy thinks, every truth your uncover will remain nothing more than an illusion." - Ivor Snow. -------- Romanticist's Character Ivor Snow. --------

From being a sex slave to the mafia lord’s favourite, follow the story of Mina Angel, from being a sassy girl to the mafia lord princess. Aaron Vertercio, the mafia Lord took a liking to Mina, he’d do anything for Mina to be his sex slave, even if he had to make Mina and her sick mom homeless and suffer. “What, I woke up like this” Mina said. “ Go back and change princess!” Aaron growled “ Why?” Aaron walked towards her, the aura was enough to send a shiver down someone's spine Mina was slammed against the wall, and Aaron locked her in his arms “Remember this, you are mine and mine alone”.

Natagpuan nina Veronica Aragon at Arthur Morri ang kani-kanilang sarili sa isang memorial park. Parehong ikakasal na iniwan sa altar. Nagpasya pa rin silang magsolo honeymoon. Playful fate? Dahil ang hindi nila alam, iisang resort ang pupuntahan nila sa Destiny Island. Magiging successful kaya ang solo honeymoon nila, o mabubuo ang pag-ibig para sa kanilang dalawa?

Bound

In a world full of cruelty, where people live in bastions under the rule of tyrants on one side and face deadlier monsters on the other, life is reduced to a brutal hierarchy: the strong rule, and the weak perish. Amidst this chaos, a young boy struggles to survive and fulfill his family's legacy—to free the world from these oppressive rulers. But as the weight of his mission grows heavier, a burning question arises: Will he continue his mission, or will he turn against it, setting everything ablaze? Read to the end to discover what will happen. The Romance of Misery, is about the struggles of the main character. After all, who in this world isn't struggling? It's just that everyone's struggles are different.

Author's Note (2025): "Hello everyone! It's me again; yes, I'm not dead! So, about this novel, it will be getting a complete facelift and remade completely from the ground up! We could call it... Project.Title=Romance.v1! I hope you guys will be there to read it when it comes out! Alright, that's my cue to take my leave and start writing!" Our primary protagonist of the season, Ishibashi Susumu, wakes up and begins his day of straightforwardness and monotony; I also want to add this, he looks and acts extremely boringly! ...Two months after New Year's Eve, and I finally have a new individual to narrate, that took quite a long time... After finishing his schoolwork and seeing a friend of his in a rather... "unique location" ...He now finds himself assigned as the lead musician for a visual novel, what could possibly go wrong? Why don't we go observe his simple life shift into a somewhat comedic and romantic mess during this upcoming year? "Visual Novels— they seem simple to make, right?" (+ Three Volumes; Sixty Chapters Each +) (+The artwork does not belong to me, and if anyone knows who created it, please let me know so that I may credit them. +)

Seorang gadis yang lebih memilih pria criminal dari pada dijodohkan oleh orang tuanya.

O sei vittima o carnefice. Per il mondo, o sei bianco, o sei nero. Resta a te la scelta. Ma, tutti si macchiano. Chi col sangue e chi col senso di colpa. Veniamo costruiti da pensieri, azioni, verità e bugie. Quale tra queste è riconducibile alla vera realtà di noi stessi? Ogni vita ha il proprio peso ed ogni errore ha la sua conseguenza. Solo obbligandoti ad affrontare la realtà puoi andare avanti. E se non lo fai tu, tocca farlo ad un giudice. Quando ti ritrovi in un posto dove ciò che hai fatto ti viene messo su un tavolo non puoi nasconderti dietro alla negazione. Bisogna affrontare ciò che rimane. Ovvero te stesso, il freddo e la polvere di una cella. Fra vendette, bugie, verità, finzione, giustizia, sbarre, sbagli, colpe, manipolazioni, violenze, ideologie e segreti, tutto condurrà ad un'unica realtà dei fatti. Angeli dannati in cerca di emozioni e demoni disperati in cerca di pace. Lei, vittima del pericolo. Lui, vittima del crimine. ©copyright,tutti i diritti riservati

Vivien Hart has built her influencer brand on authenticity and hard work, while Ren Ashford thrives on charm and spontaneity. When a heated exchange at a glamorous event goes viral, a luxury lifestyle brand seizes the opportunity, forcing these former college rivals into an uncomfortable partnership. Their joint campaign takes them from the glitz of Los Angeles to the romantic cliffs of Santorini, where their clashing personalities spark hilarious mishaps and undeniable tension. But just as their “relationship” starts to feel real, an edited video leak threatens to unravel everything, leaving Vivien questioning whether Ren’s charm is genuine or just another act. Through scandal, sabotage, and grand gestures, Vivien and Ren must confront their fears and trust in each other to prove that sometimes, the most perfect love stories are the ones that happen unfiltered.

"Raindrops fell over the two silhouettes remaining in the park. They leaned onto each other, providing a warm refuge that nullified the freezing water. The two girls allowed the tears of the sky to wash all their thoughts away, hands intertwined in the process. Love was the only console they had left." Adda has had an overall harsh and mediocre life, with controling parents and lack of meaningful friendships. However, pnce she meets Tania, her life starts changing uncontrolably, suffering a rollercoaster of emotions full of problems that will try to destroy her. Will she be able to find her way out of it? And what will become of their friendship?

Ｗｉｌｌ ｉｔ ａｌｗａｙｓ ｂｅ ｔｈｉｓ ｗａｙ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the skilled and seasoned Assassin Ashley meets the seasoned spy Liam she instantly falls in love with him, but at this point she's just a barista at a coffee shop. But soon later their boss calls them into the office and puts them both into a assassination mission together, Liam still oblivious to her feelings for him made fun of her before the mission starts. But he will soon learn how skilled she is at her job, but how long will it take him to actually catch on to her feelings or even return them? I guess we'll have to find out. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Warning: This story may go into depth on somethings, if anything to do with gore may trigger you in some way then don't read!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ None of the art used is mine the credits to the cover art: Alina Iakunina, on pinterest ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoy and leave a comment! Thanks ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Four youngsters start a detective agency in the city of New York. After they have fought their biggest villain, the team disbands. But 3 years later someone plots to reunite them. Who and why?

XIRA BELIEVES IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT WHEREAS ZEN'S LOVE GROWS WITH TIME, BOTH FELL INTO MAGICAL ROMANCE...BUT DESTINY HAS SOMETHING ELSE IN ZEN AND XIRA'S LIVES...

Wrote this due to writers block.

This is the story of an artist name AANYA Handsome and sexy actor RIVAN, Kavya and Hardik . Aanya and Rivan are childhood friends there bond is so strong that no body can break but what happened that the bond they had got broked?

In a corrupted world full of superficial and greedy people, in a world driven by lust and desire, Regan's thoughts and actions are alien to most. She feels like an outsider amidst a blur of faces that mirror the very disdain she holds for society. But she's not naive. And what will happen when she's thrust into the heart of the very system she despises?

Esta es la historia de Lucas, una persona que le encanta chismear sobre las demás personas. Critica a cualquier persona a la mínima oportunidad que tiene, incluso cuando no tiene la oportunidad, porque la crea. Durante toda su vida ha sido un criminal, desde pequeño robaba a los profesores y chuches de las tiendas. Cuando fue adolescente cometió fraude bancario que le ayudó a mudarse a Madrid y poder establecerse cómodamente. Ahora de adulto participa en robos de mayor nivel, bancos principalmente. No es algo que haga muy a menudo, pero lo suficiente para tener tanto dinero escondido que podría ser considerado un rico. El problema es que Lucas no ve nada de malo en este hobby, al punto que cuando ocurre algo que le llama la atención tiene que contarlo a alguien, normalmente su mejor amigo. Tonto no es, así que siempre se salta las partes que lo incriminan de ninguna manera. En su último paseo se ha encontrado con un hombre de lo más pedantesco, y un reloj le va a cambiar todo drásticamente.

In the midst of a chilling night, Elena Wilson, a young and timid girl, finds herself in a harrowing chase, desperately trying to escape from an unknown pursuer. Lost in the alleys of a desolate street, she collides with a car, her heart racing as she braces for the impact. Miraculously, the driver of the vehicle manages to halt just in time, saving her from harm. As Elena regains her composure, she gazes up to meet the eyes of the car's owner, only to recognize the face that has adorned countless magazines—the enigmatic and successful billionaire, Elliot Wessex. Overwhelmed with both gratitude and trepidation, Elena implores him for help, hoping he could drive her to a safe place Little does Elena know that Elliot's desire to assist her is not purely driven by kindness. Beneath his handsome façade lies a some hidden motive. Drawn to Elena's beauty and vulnerability, he agrees to aid her in eluding her pursuer, embarking on a dangerous journey that illuminates dark secrets and tests the limits of trust.