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He was a man who could control everything—himself, others, even the air around him. Until she appeared. No questions. No explanations. Just—close. Too close. In her eyes—a challenge. In her presence—a forbidden thrill. What began as a game turned into a habit. And then—into the point of no return. This is a story of power that seeps through the body. Of desire that never asks for permission. Of passion that corrodes everything it touches—trust, reputation, boundaries. A connection neither of them planned, yet neither could resist. Here, there are no right choices. Only a tension sharp enough to cut through everything. But even the fiercest longing can’t save you when the question comes: Who are you without your power? Sometimes, to remain yourself, you must let go of the one you crav

First love is not always sweet. Especially if the person you gave your heart to broke it so cruelly. And even when a little time passes and we meet again, nothing changes. He continues to hate me, and I don't understand why. A terrible secret of the past that divided our fates into two parts. Will I be able to solve it? And when the truth is revealed, how will I feel? Relief? Or even more pain...? Now I understand you, Dan...

Frosya has lived for many years in the shadow of her neglectful husband, unable to bring herself to make a change. But a New Year's trip to visit her grandmother becomes a turning point. An encounter with a handsome and passionate man forces her to take a fresh look at her life and make a decision that changes everything.

She is a student. He is a lecturer. A chance encounter, a brief conversation, and each of their worlds begins to unravel. At first, there's only a project between them. But with each meeting, the tension grows, boundaries blur, and feelings become too real. A path awaits them where there will be everything: intimacy, pain, fate-altering decisions, and moments they'll want to relive again and again. This story is about how unexpected love can become everything.

Finding your one true love is probably the best thing that can happen in life. When your body goes tingly and your breath takes away. When wings grow behind your back and you can fly. All of this is great, of course, but it's not what matters in life. The main thing is to be able to hold on to what fate gives us. For me, it gave me you... My first and only love, which became an incentive for life and action. You taught me to believe in myself and gave me an ocean of happy moments. You gave me hope for a happy future together. But can we resist the pressure of those who are against our relationship? Will we learn what people acquire over the years? The ability to trust each other... I don't know...

He is an artist, she is a pastry chef. His friend is obsessed with her friend, who is addicted to "yellow emoticons." Around them swirls jealousy that releases demons, allowing instincts to prevail over common sense. *If literature were art house, this is what it would look like.

My parents likely decided to torture me by sending me to my aunt's for the entire summer, tearing me away from my boyfriend and best friends. Yes, I understand they have an important expedition, but I'm already eighteen. I'm very responsible and can live independently. Unfortunately, my parents don't agree. Arriving in Destin for the summer, I never imagined my life would turn completely upside down. A bad boy named Mike will make sure of that.

Amid the crowd, I saw him again. The one who gave me goosebumps the moment we arrived. Our eyes locked once more. -…You can have any man you want, - my friend’s voice whispered in my ear. - Any man I want… - I repeated sweetly. - Of course… - At least that one, - I nodded, pointing to the man whose gaze was fixed on me. Only then did my friend follow my glance, turning back with wide eyes and a sharp expression: - Taya, no! - Yesss, - I purred softly, sipping my champagne. - No, no, no! That’s Domansky! - she tried to warn me, but her words didn’t reach me — his gaze had already captured me. - Domansky, you say? - I squinted and smiled. And just like that, I willingly walked right into the jaws of this beast...

Marta is in love and pregnant, but Rest leaves her for another woman and demands that she have an abortion. Determined to change her fate, Marta decides to marry urgently and starts selecting a husband. But things take an unexpected turn when she genuinely falls in love—with a truly wonderful man. And just then, her ex returns, claiming he still loves her and wants to marry her. Get ready for a story full of adventure, true love, a detective investigation, and a very unexpected ending…

Perhaps happiness truly is short-lived. Just as Viktoria and Stanislav finally manage to mend their complicated relationship, he goes missing once again. Now, Viktoria is left to stand alone against her aunt. Her godfather does what he can to help, but it’s not enough—she longs for her beloved husband to be by her side. Worn out from constant worry over Stanislav, Viktoria falls ill. The cook assures her it’s nothing serious, “just a mild discomfort that will pass.” Viktoria doesn’t immediately understand what those words truly mean. Desperately searching for Stanislav, she ignores her health—and not only her own...

When a person sets a goal, they don't see any obstacles. So did I, stubbornly pursuing my goal. But when I finally realized what I had done, there was nowhere to go. Propose marriage to the first person you meet? Yes, easily! It's just a four-month contract with mutual benefits. That's what I thought until feelings intervened in our purely business relationship. That's when everything went wrong, and our plan failed miserably.

Zlata is gentle, kind, and full of life. She teaches children by day, and loses herself in music and poetry by night. Her heart longs for one simple thing: a loving home and a love that’s true. Luka — guarded, distant, marked by shadows. He spends his days defending criminals in court, finds solace in speed and the letter of the law. His dreams are shaped by ambition: career, success, and the respect he’s fought to earn. They are as different as Mars and Venus, as distant as parallel lines — each moving forward, never meant to meet. And yet… fate has other plans.

She escapes to her grandfather’s village, running away from an aunt determined to marry her off to the son of her best friend. He still can’t recover from the loss of his family. It’s been two years, but it feels like yesterday. Hoping to find a moment of peace and to visit his parents, he also heads to the village. Viktoria’s friends hatch a wild plan to help her: by midnight, they will find a decent man willing to pretend to be her boyfriend and save her from her aunt’s schemes. As crazy as it sounds, the plan works. Viktoria isn’t thrilled about it, but she knows it’s the only way out. Now, by her side is a man she could only dream of having—but will this “easy” solution truly be so easy? And will it help her in her fight against her aunt?

Alexandra thought it was just one wild night—a reckless escape in the neon glow of a nightclub. But she had no idea how deeply that moment would cut into her heart. One impulsive choice. One stolen embrace. And suddenly, the past she was trying to forget came crashing back— her fiancé’s betrayal still raw, the wounds not yet healed. Now, caught between desire and doubt, trust and pain, Alexandra must decide if she’s brave enough to risk her heart again. Because some nights change everything.

After her divorce, Nika is determined to start fresh. A new job, a new environment, new dreams. She’s ready for anything—except him. Her former professor. Her worst memory. Her personal nightmare. Vlad is a powerful architect who thrives on control. His world is structured, rational, and perfectly under control… until she shows up in his office. Bold. Unpredictable. Far too tempting. Between them lies a history of pain, resentment, and unspoken words. But the more they’re forced to work together, the harder it becomes to ignore the tension simmering beneath the surface—lingering glances, accidental touches, and the fire hidden in every argument.

- Do you have any idea what you've done? You're crazy. How did you even get that idea in your head? - I know everything. I wouldn't have done it if I didn't know the consequences. Now I have to go... She jumps from the second floor and runs away... runs away from me... Damn girl! She burst into my life like a fury and disappeared just as suddenly. I've never met anyone so crazy. She jumped from the second floor and ran away. A fucking Cinderella! She just left behind marriage certificate. I just need to find her now. 18+

Excess weight, bullying and persecution from classmates, father's indifference – this is what accompanied Vira throughout her conscious life. She eats sweets to cope with grief, but it doesn't help. Hatred accumulates in the teenager's soul… The young heroine doesn't know yet that changes are near. Changes that will allow her to take life into her own hands. And magic will be indispensable here. A cat sat on moss-covered stones. Enormous in size, black as night, with large yellow eyes and thick white whiskers. A classic of the feline genre, only bigger. Squinting, he looked kindly at Vira…

This is a story of two very different people brought together by chance — or maybe fate. Ellie is a talented young woman who’s afraid to be happy, yet longs for it more than anything. Mark is a driven, successful man who always gets what he sets his sights on. He saved her life. She saved his career. There’s a pull between them neither can deny... But is that enough for something real — something like love?

Principles and convictions are unwelcome at home, but Valentyn Talan found his place in an exotic African nation. This high-ranking police officer is feared by criminals, valued by superiors, respected by subordinates, and befriended by the country's ruler. Even his son seems to have found his calling and love. The nation itself is thriving, astonishing all with its dynamic growth. But a mysterious and brutal murder threatens everything. Having endured so much, Valentyn is perhaps the only one who can avert catastrophe. Yet, simply finding and punishing the culprits isn't enough. He must walk a tightrope, avoiding accusations of corruption and abuse himself, all while preventing a civil war...

What can a casual romance turn into? A wedding, perhaps? But what if that’s just the beginning? An attempt on your life? You're used to that. A kidnapping? Anything's possible—especially if your lover has an obsessive admirer with deep pockets and powerful connections. And maybe, just maybe, it's time to open the doors of that family closet full of skeletons. Especially if love isn’t the only thing at stake—there’s big money involved, too. Dragged into a web of geopolitical games? Then you'd better stop being the ball and become the player-coach in this match. Is victory impossible? Not if you have brains, connections (earned thanks to those same brains), and, above all—more brains. If you know how to advise others, you surely know how to act for yourself. Especially if you're a lawyer.