the mafia's not so fluffy romance

In the heart of a bustling city controlled by ruthless mafias, Hakimi, a devoted father, faces a series of tragedy that pushes him into the criminal underworld. Struggling to provide for his children after his wife's sudden death, Hakimi reluctantly joins his brother Tariq in illicit activities to make ends meet. As Hakimi moral compass wavers and tension rise within his family, a chain of events unfold, leading to betrayal, forbidden love, and violent confrontations

When Xavier Hale, a young outcast born into a powerful Mafia family, is brutally expelled and left for dead, he's given a second chance by a mysterious organization. With the help of an advanced AI system 'Erebus', he had awakened, which now granted him unlimited skills and cash, Xavier must navigate the treacherous world of organized crime, confront his troubled past, and face the darkness within himself. As he rises through the ranks, Xavier must choose between loyalty and power, and decide whether to continue working as a slave or forge his own path. But in the shadows, a war is brewing, and Xavier stands at the forefront, ready to face whatever lies ahead. Will he become the Mafia lord he is determined to be, or will he fail as his family believes he would. RISE OF THE MAFIA LORD.. Author: Aurum Zenith

"Remove this penniless piece of trash from our sight. Miserable college dropout! Shameless thief! Son-in-law my ass!" Penury, Love, Hatred, Betrayal, and Wealth collided! Raphael was accused of being a THIEF! He was termed a son of a promiscuous mother! In a designed scheme against his late mother; Raphael was disinherited and his inheritance willed to his younger step-brother. His late father shamefully threw him and his late mother out of the family house. Raphael's mother, due to depression from the scheme against her, died of a heart attack and left him all alone against the world that mercilessly despised him. Raphael lived in undescribable penury, humiliated by his rich family in-laws, whom he worked under in a five-star hotel as a part-time Room Service Agent. He fell prey to their organized scheme that dirtied his image and had him arrested. Raphael was betrayed by the ones he trusted and shamefully got dumped by the one he exchanged marital vows with. Raphael battled against every obstacle that stood in his way to ensure he exposed the scheme that allegedly stained his image and ensured his oppressors pay dearly. He vehemently fought hard to clear up his late mother's image as a "Slut" Would he successfully achieve his profound life goals when he finally got bestowed with wealth? or would the hunger for revenge limit the progress of his ambitions? Find out in the intriguing chapters of “The Emergence of Raphael Gauthier.”

Andrès was accused of murdering his boss. The boss of the company he and his wife works for. He was shocked by the accusation and betrayal of his wife and best friend but there was nothing he could do to prove his innocence because the CCTV footage in his boss’ office caught him serving his boss the tea that was spiked. He was tired in court and was given a life sentence for the murder of his boss’ death. Eventually, fate was on his side and he got out earlier than he ever imagined. Upon his return, he found out that his wife got married to his best friend. Driven by rage, he began working for a cartel and soon climbed the ladder, becoming the most ruthless Mafia boss. To some people, he is legendary and a ghost lord. With vengeance in his heart, he is out for blood. Go with me on this journey, to know what happens in this twisted triangle… Will ya?

In a world where humanity has half its lands populated by the race of fiends called The Zaltyr; many secrets have been buried in the sands of time but the wheel of fate has begun to slow down, letting the past catch up to the present. In a world doomed to Armageddon, Aiden has to live up to the destiny fate has placed on his shoulders even if he doesn't know it yet

Herbert Halloway was a political and high-profile criminal (mafia boss) whose malevolent acts were with zero traces. He was wanted by the Nigerian government - five Supernumerary (SPY) female Police disguised as cocotte at the Oriental Hotel. Herbert Halloway fell head over the heels forthwith he caught sight of them. The five Supernumerary female police executed the duty. Herbert Halloway’s Achilles heel had been gripped. Amidst the police plan to apprehend him, one of the Supernumerary police discovered that Herbert Halloway was her father who saved her mother, Ma’am Akwete from being murdered years ago. She was coerced to disclose the police plan to Herbert Halloway and he was on the run with his daughter.

Amidst the dark alleys and clandestine operations, the protagonist faces a challenging journey filled with danger, secrecy, and unexpected alliances. As the child grows older, their identity becomes increasingly entangled with the treacherous underworld, making them a pawn in the power struggles and rivalries of the mafia. Throughout the narrative, the reader is taken on a thrilling ride, witnessing the struggles and sacrifices of the baby as they navigate a perilous path, torn between their inherited legacy and their desire for a different destiny. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of being born into a world shrouded in darkness. As the child matures, they become aware of their unique position and must make difficult choices that will shape their ultimate destiny. Will they embrace the darkness and follow in the footsteps of their family, or will they defy expectations, striving for a life free from the clutches of the mafia?

Thomas, who was just a small man from the countryside, managed to win Sylvia Gregory's love after saving her from the pursuit of dangerous hitmen. But he got it at a high price. He lost the ability to walk due to an accident they experienced during the pursuit. Later, Sylvia took care of Thomas, asking her family to pay for all the treatment and therapy to help Thomas walk again. However, after two weeks of therapy with Thomas not showing any improvement, the entire Gregory family began showing contempt. They even kicked Thomas out of their house, not even allowing him to use the wheelchair they bought for him. While holding back anger and despair, Thomas crawled out of the house, amidst the laughter of the rich people looking down on his predicament. One thing they didn’t know, the village young man they were laughing at was none other than the man who had conquered the most dangerous district in Drada under his spell.

“What do you mean? What cyst?” Sebastian blinked, staring at the small screen on his phone, feeling his heart beat faster. The emergency information he had just received made him pause in front of his door, but then he ran to the car without thinking. He knew that something serious had happened to his wife. He had to get to the hospital immediately. His voice was hoarse as he spoke to the hospital operator, trying to get a grasp of the situation as quickly as possible. “This is a complication… You need to come to the hospital immediately and sign the consent form for surgery as soon as possible.” The voice was flat but urgent.

Seven years prior, Anderson Campbell was the son of a thriving businessman, wielding a significant part of Lightharbor city’s economic lifeline. Every woman aspired to marry him, and Lauren Harris was no exception. But disaster struck. Anderson was sabotaged, and his company went bankrupt, burying him under massive debts. He became destitute, without a home, forced to live at his wife’s family residence as a son-in-law. From that point, he was known as the “useless” son-in-law of the Harris family, enduring their scorn and disdain. His constant engagement with his computer only further distanced him from them. Then one day, while enduring scorn at a café for using free Wi-Fi, his computer screen suddenly lit up: “Greetings, Host Anderson. I am the All-Powerful Reform System, here to assist. Please accept your first reward, a black card with a total asset of xxxxxx million dollars!” Now with money in his grasp, everything seemed possible. Anderson began his quest to uncover those who had wronged him, to exact revenge on those who had looked down upon him. They would soon regret!