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A Guarded Heart

Beneath His Guard

Kayla Montgomery is a 21-year-old firebrand, a woman with a razor-sharp mind and a heart as independent as they come. After years of fighting her way through the art world, she’s finally creating out a name for herself as an up-and-coming painter. She doesn’t need anyone, especially not a man, to tell her how to live her life. But all of that changes when she becomes the target of a powerful criminal organization after an art theft goes wrong. Enter Jeff Winters. A 27-year-old, 6’2” ex-special forces bodyguard who’s as formidable as he is captivating. Dominant, controlled, and relentless, Jeff doesn’t do emotions ,especially not with someone like Kayla, whose fierce independence drives him insane. Tasked with keeping her safe, Jeff is supposed to be her protector, not her lover, but everything about her calls to him in ways he’s not prepared for. From the moment they meet, sparks fly. Kayla resents his presence, treating him like a glorified babysitter, while Jeff can’t help but want to break through her walls. Every heated glance, every smoldering touch, intensifies their undeniable chemistry. The tension between them is thick, magnetic, but neither of them is willing to give in. But when an explosive night of passion forces them to confront their desires, everything changes. Kayla’s walls crack, revealing a vulnerability she’s never shown before. And Jeff? He’s caught between his unyielding need to protect her and his overpowering desire to claim her. As they are drawn deeper into a world of danger and desire, Kayla and Jeff must navigate the fine line between love and obsession. Will they find a way to surrender to their passion, or will their own fears and secrets tear them apart?
lynxwrtr · 1.3K Views

Undercover Heart

Emilia Carter has always lived a life of contrasts. By day, she’s a waitress at a local diner; by night, she dominates the underground street racing scene in Jagoon. But her world is turned upside down when a mysterious tape arrives on her doorstep. The tape reveals a clandestine meeting between her late mother and an unknown man—an unsettling clue that ties back to a painful memory from Emilia’s childhood: when her father betrayed her mother, driving them both into the streets. Determined to uncover the truth, Emilia sneaks into a lavish masked party thrown by the Carter family. It’s there that she encounters a mysterious figure—a man whose presence seems to carry secrets that could unlock her family’s past. Yet, this man isn’t interested in the answers to her mother’s death; instead, he sees something else in Emilia—a treasure hidden deep within her. When tragedy strikes and her best friend Diego is killed in an act of ruthless betrayal, Emilia is consumed by grief and rage. Desperate for vengeance and power, she turns to the mysterious man, asking for his help to grow in influence so that she can take revenge on those who took Diego from her. What she doesn’t realize is that this man’s motivations run deeper than she could have imagined, and his intentions toward Emilia may be darker than just offering her power. Now, Emilia finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of secrets, manipulation, and betrayal, as she seeks to avenge her friend and uncover the truth about her past. But in a world where power comes at a cost, Emilia will have to decide how much of her soul she’s willing to sacrifice to get the revenge she so desperately craves.
Madfayewrite · 1.3K Views

Hacker's Heart

Di Indonesia tahun 2025, meskipun negara ini telah mengalami kemajuan pesat dalam bidang teknologi, korupsi masih merajalela di hampir setiap institusi. Pemerintahan yang seharusnya melindungi rakyat malah sering terlibat dalam penyalahgunaan kekuasaan dan penyelewengan dana. Banyak perusahaan besar, terutama yang beroperasi di sektor energi dan sumber daya alam, memanfaatkan kekuasaan mereka untuk mengeksploitasi kekayaan negara demi keuntungan pribadi. Rakyat kecil terus hidup dalam ketidakpastian dan ketidakadilan. Felza Wellian, seorang hacker asal Jakarta, pernah bekerja sebagai pengembang perangkat lunak di salah satu perusahaan keamanan siber terbesar di Indonesia. Namun, hidupnya berubah setelah ia menemukan bahwa perusahaannya terlibat dalam proyek-proyek yang didanai oleh dana korupsi, termasuk pembangunan infrastruktur yang melibatkan pejabat tinggi di pemerintah dan korporasi besar yang mengendalikan industri minyak dan gas. Ketika kekasihnya, Cecilia, seorang jurnalis investigasi yang berusaha mengungkapkan kejahatan-kejahatan ini, dibunuh oleh tangan-tangan kekuasaan, Felza memutuskan untuk membalas dendam. Dengan identitas baru sebagai Avisev, Felza memulai pertempuran tanpa ampun melawan sistem yang telah menghancurkan hidup orang-orang yang ia cintai. Menggunakan keahliannya dalam dunia maya, ia meretas bank-bank besar, perusahaan energi, dan sistem pemerintah untuk mengungkap dan membocorkan data yang menunjukkan penyalahgunaan kekuasaan. Felza meninggalkan jejak digital yang tak bisa dilacak, mengungkapkan korupsi yang terjadi di tingkat tertinggi, dan memberikan harapan bagi rakyat Indonesia yang terpinggirkan. Namun, pertempuran Avisev mulai menarik perhatian Badan Siber Nasional (BSN), sebuah lembaga pemerintah yang bertanggung jawab untuk menjaga keamanan dunia maya Indonesia. Nayla Vini, seorang agen muda yang terlatih di dunia maya, ditugaskan untuk memburu Avisev. Nayla adalah hacker ulung yang sebelumnya bekerja di BSN untuk melawan ancaman dunia maya, namun ia mulai meragukan keabsahan tugas yang diberikan padanya setelah mengetahui bahwa lembaganya ternyata juga terlibat dalam skema korupsi besar. Dalam perjalanan ini, Felza dan Nayla berhadapan langsung—dua hacker dengan tujuan yang berbeda namun dengan keterampilan yang sebanding. Felza berusaha mengungkap kejahatan yang telah merusak negara, sementara Nayla berjuang untuk menegakkan hukum yang ada, meskipun hukum itu tampaknya hanya menguntungkan mereka yang berkuasa. Seiring berjalannya waktu, Nayla mulai mempertanyakan kesetiaannya pada negara, sementara Felza harus memilih antara melanjutkan misinya untuk mengungkap kebenaran atau menghadapi kenyataan bahwa perlawanan ini bisa memusnahkan dirinya dan orang-orang yang ia cintai.
Zeinomena · 722 Views

Guarded Ties

When Amanda is forced to accept Travis as her shadow—a rugged, ex-monk turned bodyguard hired by her controlling father—her world of freedom and privilege is upended. To Travis, Amanda is everything he despises: reckless, privileged, and fiercely independent. But Amanda has her own reasons for testing his patience and breaking her father’s rules. Each act of defiance only tightens the guardrails around her life, making Travis’s presence an infuriating reminder of the pact they’re both bound to uphold. Set against the backdrop of her family’s sprawling estate, where secrets loom in every corner, Amanda’s battle for independence collides with Travis’s strict sense of duty. Their hostility becomes a game of wills, each sparking emotions they never intended—fierce anger that simmers into something neither of them can ignore. As Amanda chips away at Travis’s hardened exterior, she begins to unravel his past, igniting a tension that becomes more charged with every guarded glance and unspoken word. But some boundaries aren’t meant to be crossed. And as Amanda gets closer to the truth of her father’s hidden agenda, she realizes she’s not the only one risking everything to escape her family’s grip. Travis’s loyalties, once unshakable, begin to blur in the heat of their connection—a passion that threatens to unravel the lies they’re both entangled in. Guarded Ties: Where hatred meets desire, and loyalty holds secrets that could destroy them both.
Tae_Spiffy02 · 3.4K Views

Brother's Heart

Kazuki, a young man scarred by the disappearance of his brother Shizuki, who was kidnapped during an important conference they attended with their parents, has dedicated his life to becoming an exceptional investigator. Alongside his best friend Junya, who is also searching for answers about the abduction of his sister, Kazuki has successfully solved numerous criminal cases. One day, their chief assigns them a delicate case: an investigation into "Black Ruby," an elusive gang specializing in stealing precious items. Until now, this group has never left a trace, but during a botched heist that escalates into a shootout, one of the criminals is injured. The team manages to recover a blood sample, a first in the case. However, when DNA analysis reveals that the blood belongs to Shizuki, Kazuki’s long-lost brother, the shock is overwhelming. Although Shizuki has changed his name, certain physical traits confirm his identity. This discovery rekindles the hope of Kazuki and Junya to find their kidnapped loved ones but complicates their mission. Meanwhile, Kazuki struggles with his personal life. His relationship with Mayu, his jealous girlfriend, grows increasingly strained. Mayu views the budding connection between Kazuki and Hyorine, a resilient colleague with a painful past, with suspicion. Hyorine, whose younger sister was also abducted in the past, shares a deep bond with Kazuki and Junya through their shared pain and quest for justice. As the investigation progresses, tensions rise: Mayu, consumed by fear of losing Kazuki, starts making mistakes that risk jeopardizing the mission. On the other hand, Kazuki faces a moral dilemma: continue pursuing "Black Ruby" to bring them down or do everything in his power to save Shizuki, even if it means sacrificing everything. Amid betrayals, revelations, and difficult choices, Kazuki, Junya, and Hyorine must join forces to confront a truth far darker than they ever imagined.
Millycheick · 335 Views

A Heart of flame

Skylene Kythe, Daughter of Richard Kythe, Alpha of the Crescent pack. Amber is a curious gal, she loves to explore places she never had seen before, but her father never allows her to leave the pack grounds. She never knew why, she doesn't see the danger in the actions she wishes to make. She was always pissed at her father and locks herself in her room. Her father always tried to explain to her but she completely shuts him down. Her father always felt guilty but he knew the consequences if he lets her daughter goes out alone. Especially outside the border, he isn't well known by the even the highest Alpha Leaders. He always kept himself mysterious among others. He is known as the Shadow Alpha of the Crescent pack, he is one of the Strongest packs to ever exist. Their pack started to become hidden using a barrier spell eversince the War 200million years ago. No one in their new generation ever knew about the specifics of the war as it was always kept confidential. But somehow Amber feels the need to get in trouble just to get such details on this War and what really happened... But then she meets a young man that just could be the key to once again open the pack to all.. PLAN TO LEAK Skylene tiptoes around quietly, hoping no one would hear her faint footsteps.. She continued her quiet steps til she reached her father's office. She twists the doornob hoping her father did not lock it, "Dang it, where did he hide the spare key??" she whispers frustratingly. her face lit up as she remembers her father's office was not the only thing off limits.. The storage room upstairs too, she had hopes this wasn't locked. But she had doubts especially because if there is a confidential file in that room, they wouldn't be so careless and leave it unlocked. she went up the stairs as slow as a snail carrying her weight as the wooden stairs make a disturbing creak. when she finally reaches the room, her face lit up as she saw the key hanging from the door know still inserted. she turned the key to open the door and she was shook, "I know we live in a mansion and all but.. even with all the riches my father has, it's impossible this is 'THAT' big of a room" she whispered in disbelief. "This will take ages.." she groans, so she slowly closed the door slightly, and started her search.. She flipped every page of every file, she opened every drawer til it's almost sunrise. She got frustrated and sleepy from her fail to find such information. She almost gave up til she saw a hidden door behind a bookshelf peeking after she took a book to take a break. She went to the entrance of the room and closed, relocked it. She tried pushing the bookshelf, but to no avail. She panics as she hears her father's footsteps and tries harder and harder. But soon she gave up and hid in one of the empty boxes..
Cha_Hayven2 · 1K Views
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