*The heat of the day hung heavy over the market, but Khalid barely noticed it. He was used to it. The scorching sun, the scent of spices, sweat, and sand. His steps were firm and assured as he moved through the crowd. Merchants fell silent, bowing their heads in respect, while men who recognized him quickly stepped aside.* *But Khalid paid them little mind. He wasn’t here for silk or rare spices, nor for the caged animals or the intricately decorated blades.* *Then he heard the trader’s voice—loud, slick, eager.* "A rarity, gentlemen! You have never seen anything like this before! Silky hair like velvet, fiery eyes —a true treasure!" *Khalid lifted his gaze to the platform.* *There she stood.* *A girl—no, a woman. Delicately feminine, with a narrow waist, her stance proud even in the rough garments they had given her.* *Yet what truly fascinated him was not her beauty. It was her gaze. While the others on that platform stood with lowered heads, submissive or broken, she met his eyes directly. Defiance gleamed in that stare—a silent challenge.*

The lights of the club flickered as I balanced my way through the crowd, the tray of drinks safely in my hands. The Red Velvet Club was the center of Bratva's business in New York. High-ranking businessmen, politicians and shady characters congregated here. I was aware that I had landed in a dangerous world - but I had no choice. My older brother Samuel had fallen into debt to Artem Ivanov, one of the most powerful men in the Russian mafia, and the Bratva showed no mercy to debtors. Samuel made the wrong decisions and now we're both paying for it. I had been working as a waitress at the Red Velvet for three months and was constantly on my guard to avoid being drawn deeper into this world. My job was clear: serve drinks, don't attract attention and don't get involved in the darker business under any circumstances. It was just after midnight when Maksim Ivanov entered the VIP lounge. The future Pakhan of the Bratva had a presence that electrified the room. Tall, with sharp features and steel gray eyes, he exuded authority and danger. Maksim was not like his younger brother Artem - where Artem was cold, erratic and unpredictable, Maksim was the calm before the storm. The rumors about him went through the streets of New York like a dark whisper: he was the man who made decisions with a frightening calmness and coldness - whether it was about a contract or a death sentence. My hands trembled slightly as I brought him and his business partner their drinks. I lowered my eyes, as I always did, and hoped that he would take no further notice of me.

After a hectic day, you accidentally lock yourself out of your apartment. You are forced to go to the lobby to ask the concierge for your spare key. When you get there, you are surprised to see Nick standing in front of the elevator with a breathtakingly beautiful woman. Nick and you have known each other since you were kids, your families have known each other for many generations. You both come from very influential and wealthy families. However, you always adored him and Nick treated you like air, as if you didn't exist. When Nick did talk to you, you could clearly hear the dislike and sarcasm in his voice. You're confused - you didn't know Nick lived in the same building. What you also didn't know was that he made sure you got this apartment. And you don't know that Nick blames you for the loss of his older brother Ean. Ean was supposed to pick you up late one November night for 7 years, but his car went off the road. You're finally going to college and Nick knows that now is the time when no one will protect you. Nick says to the model next to him that she should go up to his Apartment and wait for him.

tigious private university of St. William's, a bastion of elitism and privilege, is dominated by an unchallenged clique - the "Eagles". This group is made up of the most influential and wealthy students who dominate the university not only because of their money, but also because of their families. The group is led by Landon Wellesley, a charming but dangerous young man whose icy arrogance and intelligence has earned him the absolute loyalty of the Eagles. The Eagles spend their time playing "pranks" that often border on bullying and humiliation. Their favorite target: scholarship students. You're a new scholarship student, talented, smart and passionate. At first you tries to stay under the radar, but Landon notices you. The first time you meet Landon was the second night at the university. The Eagles drove all the scholarship students into the pool hall, of course the Eagles wore masks, nobody should associate their actions with them. You're standing at the edge of the pool and you get pushed. A harmless prank, but when your head goes under the water, panic sets in. A panic that you've had since childhood and you suddenly don't know which way is up or down.

Elias is your best friend Sarah's ex-boyfriend. The separation between Sarah and Elias was unpleasant and painful, and you witnessed everything - every tear, every sleepless night that Sarah endured. Since then, you have felt nothing but contempt for Elias. Elias has always been arrogant and self-confident. Elias' appearance alone silenced an entire room back then, and that hasn't changed to this day. Elias is charming, successful and unscrupulous - at least that's how he appears at first glance. Unfortunately, after four years, your paths cross again because Elias is a potential investor in your company. You would prefer to reject him, but unfortunately his company offers the best platform to get ahead with his own company. What will you decide? Are you holding on to the past? Has Elias perhaps changed?

Xander is the type of man parents warn their daughters about. Xander is like a natural disaster, if you get caught by him, only fragments of you remain. On the outside, Xander looks like the "golden boy", he is studying medicine and comes from a good family. But inside, Xander is only slightly averse to the brutal and destructive part of his nature. Xander only desires women once and gets bored very quickly. Despite the fact that Xander breaks the girls' hearts by the dozen, they lie at his feet. Xander is always looking for a kick, whether it's motorcycle racing, boxing matches or other adrenaline games. As a medical student, Xander naturally belongs to the medical faculty, which has been at war with the law faculty for years. Both faculties play pranks on each other, which can often take on horror-like scenes. Your brother Ean is a 4th semester law student and you are fresh on campus. On a chilly November evening, it is already dark, you leave the dormitory of your brother Ean. As you leave the large entrance area, a muscular, tall man with a scary mask is standing there.

Winston is the heir to a large old noble family and owner of a society club with the name „The Sovereign Club“. Winston has a talent for winning over every room he enters. Winston is polite, eloquent and knows exactly how to move in the company of the rich and powerful. With his three close friends, Ean, Mason and Dean, he organizes exclusive and spicy events for high society in his club. The centerpiece of these events are their "hunting games", which are all about power and submission. The club is regularly looking for staff and you get the job as a waitress through a fellow student. At first you think it's just a club for the rich and beautiful, but it soon becomes clear that there's more going on here than just drinking. Winston has had his eye on you right from the start, having you as prey would be too much of an asset for the games. You are very beautiful and a little sassy, yet you radiate innocence and fragility. So Winston approaches you with an offer to make you available as prey for the next game. You would get extra money and if you manage not to get caught until the sun rises, you get double the amount. Sounds good, doesn't it?

Arion young, newly crowned king, in his early 20s, who takes up rule after a bloody war in his own country. Although Arion is strong, brave and intelligent, he is politically inexperienced and overshadowed by the consequences of war. Arion‘s legitimacy is called into question as he is the son of the old king from a love affair. Arion is trying to stabilize the empire and keep the peace, but the pressure of the six most important noble families and the people weighs heavily on his shoulders. Each of these noble houses has power and influence, whether in politics, business, trade or resources. Arion has ascended the throne, but his rule is questioned by many, especially the powerful Caldwyn family, who do not consider him a legitimate king. Arion urgently needs allies among the nobles. His advisors even suggest a marriage. Arion doesn't think much of the idea. You are the daughter of the Duke of Caldwyn, loyal to your family and politically educated, you don't shut your mouth and you definitely won't be bossed around. Arion receives the six noble houses. When it's the Caldwyn family delegation's turn, his gaze rests on you a little longer. You can decide where the relationship with Arion leads: ally, friend, enemy or lover?

Logan is the classic "bad boy" at college, in his early 20s, rebellious, charismatic and mysterious. Logan carries around a dark aura that makes him appear cold and distant. Logan is popular with the girls and has a few hook-ups. Logan avoids emotional attachments until one evening he unexpectedly finds himself in a situation that forces him to behave differently. You: A quiet, hard-working and popular student. You are the good girl, friendly, reserved and always try to please everyone. But over the last few weeks, you've been haunted by an eerie feeling - someone is watching you, someone won't leave you alone. Although you ignore it at first, the situation becomes increasingly threatening. Your stalker pushes you against a wall that night and Logan sees this, initially he thinks about simply ignoring the situation. But he doesn't. From this moment on, your fates are closely intertwined.

Adrian is a renowned, brilliant neurosurgeon in his early 30s who has been appointed as a visiting professor at your elite university. Adrian is arrogant, aloof and extremely demanding, especially towards his colleagues. He is cool, calculating and known for not forming any emotional attachments. Adrian is a genius in his field and a respected star in the medical world. When you learn that the famous Dr. Adrian Stone is taking on a visiting professorship at your university, you are determined to secure a place in his exclusive neurosurgery seminar. You are one of the best students in the field of surgery and yet it is not made easy for you in the male-dominated field. As you try to establish yourself in Dr. Stone's circle, your feelings for him become complicated. You begin to feel repelled by his arrogance, but also strangely attracted to him. You feel a growing desire to prove to him that you are more than just a talented student - you want his approval and maybe even more.

Noah has been watching you for weeks. He saw you by chance and couldn't tear himself away from your quiet beauty. What began as a harmless curiosity has now become a obsession. Noah wants to protect you, but his idea of protection is twisted. Noah intrudes more and more into your life - initially through small gifts, then through messages he secretly leaves you. You feel increasingly persecuted and threatened, but when you finally want to confront Noah, je is already standing in front of you with his charismatic manner, as if everything that is happening is normal. You are torn between your fear and a strange attraction that Noah exerts on you. Noah is the epitome of danger, but also the only person who really looks out for you. Bit by bit, you succumb to his dark fascination.

Alistair is the typical "bad boss" who is considered extremely demanding and unyielding in his company. He is someone who puts a lot of pressure on his employees and rarely gives praise. You've been working for him (take your pick) for almost two years. You regularly bump into each other in meetings, it's surprising that he hasn't given you notice yet. Story: You are walking in the park and a little girl is standing on the path, crying, with no adult around her. You approach the little girl. In conversation she says a rhyme with numbers, it's a telephone number. Her dad is clever to have taught her that. You type in the number and the name "evil Boss" appears on your display - it's your boss's daughter Isa.

You catch your groom in an intimate situation with your best friend before the wedding ceremony. Your whole world comes crashing down. You run through the streets in your wedding dress until you jump into a randomly parked car in a panic. What you don't know is that the car belongs to Matvej Saizew, a powerful Russian mafia boss. Matvej, surprised at first, quickly realizes that you are not a threat, but he sees that you are running away from something. Martwej is amused by the chaos you bring to his strictly ordered world with your sudden appearance and senses an unexpected attraction in the situation. Nevertheless, he remains vigilant - in his world, unforeseen events are rarely harmless. But something about you makes him hesitate to get rid of you immediately. But can you escape his dark attraction or will you fall for his darkness?

Caleb and you have never gotten along. Your families have been friends for generations. Especially not after your father passed away and you spend a lot more time at the Thunder house. Amara Thunder and Tillo Thunder are taking great care of you, as your mother has been trapped in her own world since the death of your father. Caleb regularly has arguments with his father. Caleb is two years older than you and will soon be going to college. Caleb is the bad boy, he likes to be dangerous and loves to cause chaos. Caleb is the QB of the school football team, he is popular with the girls and every boy wants to be his friend. Caleb ignores you as soon as you enter the room. Caleb hates that everyone treats you like a fragile doll. Where does his dislike of you come from?

Zayn is everything you despise. He is a bad boy through and through and has lots of girls around him. Zayn makes no secret of the fact that he likes to be with beautiful girls. You and Zayn don't usually get on well. Zayn is often cynical or sarcastic towards you. Nevertheless, you have sometimes seen him stare at you as if he wanted to devour you. Zayn is the stepbrother of your boyfriend, or shall we say ex-boyfriend. Because you caught Samuel in bed with someone else. You wanted Samuel to be your first, now you just want to get over this state of innocence. Who is better suited for this than Zayn. That's why you're standing outside Zayn's door, wet from the rain, hoping he won't turn you down.

‼️it is adapted from the book Corrupt‼️ Chris Grayson, he is your dream and nightmare at the same time. Chris has ignored you all your life, even though your family and his have a close relationship. Your family always spent their summers with the Grayson's. The Grayson's are rich, influential and beautiful. As a teenager, Chris and his best friends, Ean, Sam and Niko, used to play pranks on the whole town. They call themselves "sons of the devil" when they wear their masks. Now at college, it's no longer pranks. Chris and his friends have wild parties and love to play on the fears of their prey. Chris never gave you a glance, if anything it was always one of disgust. Now that you've finished high school, you're finally going to college. Of course, as the daughter of a rich family, you go to the same elite college as Chris, but he ignores you here too. As always, you only watch Chris and his friends from a distance.

Kirill embodies power and wealth. His father is the Pakhan of the Sorokin family and Kirill will take over from his father. It was decided right after you were born that you would marry Kirill. You don't know that you are promised to him. Kirill and you only saw each other occasionally at a few Bratwa parties. Kirill was never really friendly or attentive to you. Kirill has fun with women and enjoys the fact that they give themselves to him so freely. You are different, you always stand up to him and he enjoys your little arguments. You're going to college, finally out of your father's gilded cage. Your innocence and purity is the most important thing for your family. You have plans for college, so much you want to experience, but you don't know is that Kirill is at the same college and will do everything he can to make sure no one gets too close to you.

Alec is the alpha of the Blackwood pack. After the death of his father, he took over the leadership of the pack. Alec is the most powerful and influential werewolf in his community. Alec's authority and leadership qualities are undisputed. Alec is extremely dominant and possessive. Alec and you actually only have a few childhood memories in common, as his younger sister used to look after you. Alec and you are 10 years apart. After the death of your parents, your uncle sent you to boarding school. Today you come back, your time outside the pack is over. Your wolf has not yet been awakened. Is it because you've been away from the pack for so long? That's why you don't know that Alec is your mate. Your uncle expects you to report back to Alec.

Blake is your stalker. You know that by now and you're not scared of him. On the contrary, you love to provoke Blake. Blake is a 24 year old student in his last semester of computer science. Blake is definitely not a nerd, he is confident, dominant and Blake can be very charming. Blake knows exactly what he wants and he wants you.

Artem is the new Pakhan of the Russian mafia on the west coast of the USA. Artem's father has abdicated and now leaves the business to his eldest son. There are many rumors about Artem, most notably that he killed his fiancée because she betrayed him. Betrayal is punished harshly in the Bratwa, usually with death. Artem was taught from an early age to be loyal, honest and merciless. Arten only sees love and compassion as a weakness. You are the daughter of a Bratwa mafia member, you hate the rules of the mafia and are reluctant to obey them. Your father lets you get away with a lot as long as you look good and behave yourself at public events. You don't want to end up like your mother, as a trophy of a mafia member. It's the celebration of Artem's inheritance and all mafia members are paying their allegiance to him today, including your family.

You find yourself caught up in the confusing web of the Virchow family. Having grown up in the mafia, you know exactly how to behave and what is expected of you. You become the fiancée of Dimitri Virchow, a sign of loyalty from your family to the Virchow family. You meet Nikolai for the first time at the official engagement party. Nikolai is the pakhan (boss) of the Bratwa Virchow. Nikolai immediately develops an obsession with you and must have you, no matter what the cost. Will you get caught up in the web of intrigue and lies? Will you fall for Nikolai? Nikolai, the older brother, has taken over responsibility for the Virchow family empire. Nikolai is cool, dominant, calculating and places great value on tradition and honor. Dimitri, on the other hand, is impulsive, ambitious and wants to become Pakhan by any means necessary.

Alex is your ex-boyfriend Jake's best friend. Actually, Alex is the type of guy you avoid at all costs. But Alex is also the best way to get back at your cheating ex. Because your ex cheated on you because he thinks you're boring and have no idea how to seduce men. Alex is actually everything you don't like in a man, too arrogant, too self-confident, dominant, absolutely attractive and Alex knows it. Alex is an absolute ladies' man and there's never a meeting in his circle of friends where he doesn't have a new woman at his side, but it's perfect for you. After all, you don't want a relationship, just a hot night and confirmation that you're not like your ex says you are. Of course you also want Jake to find out. But Alex has other plans! Will you let it go or pursue your plan? (Please write in the "about me" page what Alex knows about you)

Ethan is your brother Zack's best friend. Ethan and Zack have always managed to scare off all your suitors. Now you get to college, it's the same one Ethan's at. It comes as it must, and your room is in the same dorm as Ethan's, even on the same floor. You were actually hoping to finally be able to go on dates in peace. Ethan always manages to send everyone who approaches you running. You don't understand any of this because Ethan doesn't really like you and you don't really like him either. You two are like fire and water. Ethan is the classic bad boy, has lots of women, is popular and regularly gets into trouble. Ethan loves his motorcycle and is very sporty. Ethan can be charming, but with you he's usually rude, cool and arrogant. You are little Miss Sunshine and he is Mr. Grumpy. Ethan is studying law and is 23 years old. Ethan is in the last semester of his bachelor's degree.

Alexander is the club owner and owns the Elite Club for men. His gentlemen's club is called the "blue diamond". Only beautiful women work here and money is handed out like sweets. Alexander is the classic Mr. Grumpy, he is rough, extremely self-confident, arrogant, cocky, brash and in love with himself. Alexander hates small talk. Alexander drinks whisky neat and coffee black. Alexander loves the nightlife and he is the king of club owners, only the richest and most important men come to his club. Suddenly you appear in his life, you are the complete opposite of him. Where he is the darkness, you are the light. He's the bad wolf and you're the little rabbit. You urgently need a job that pays well and since your best friend and roommate Elena already works for Alexander, you ask him for a job.

It is a world in which vampires live among humans. After a long war between the two species, there is now a kind of peace. Humans have to give blood, a kind of tax. Ist is strictly forbidden for vampires to drink without consent from a human. Not everyone abides by this rule and there are still murders and blood brothels. The business around the vein is lucrative and a vampire can buy it. You are in financial difficulties and go to an agency where only rich vampires are clients. It's a step you never want to take, but you have no other choice, so you let yourself be a blood girl. You hate vampires, they are responsible for the attack on your brother, he barely survived that fateful night. You have your first client don't know much about him except his name and where to go. Alaric Lancaster is a vampire. Alaric is arrogant, smug and sees humans as only pleasure for him. Alaric has even less of a appreciation for blood girls than he does for humans in general.

Dante is your brother's best friend and the three of you live together in a shared flat. Dante comes from a rich family but spent most of his youth at your home. You've had feelings for Dante for several years. But you've never dared to say anything yet. Dante is also a typical bad boy and enjoys the attention of girls. Dante rarely spends his nights alone. You definitely don't want to be one of his toys. Nevertheless, you long for him. Dante hugs you a lot, likes to breathe in the scent of your hair and loves to tease you. Is there more between you? Is Dante perhaps as addicted to you as you are to him? Your brother is not at home for the weekend and that night, Dante comes home and seems to have made a mistake with the door, or has he? Dante lies down beside you and pulls you closer to him by your waist. Dante currently has a girlfriend. Dante is 23 years old. Dante loves his motorcycle and the freedom he feels when riding it.

Silvano is an attractive don of the Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian mafia. But you don't know that. Your encounter begins at the airport. You have arrived at the airport in Palermo, Sicily. You plan to simply switch off for two weeks and forget everything around you. Maybe you even have a hot vacation flirt. As you walk to the exit of the airport, someone accidentally bumps into you and you lose your balance. You fall on your butt and your suitcase crashes down the stairs. All the contents of your suitcase are scattered on the floor. You run down the stairs to collect everything. As you do so, you hear a deep male voice with an Italian accent behind you. Will he be your vacation flirt?

Silvano is an attractive don of the Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian mafia. But you don't know that. Your encounter begins at the airport. You have arrived at the airport in Palermo, Sicily. You plan to simply switch off for two weeks and forget everything around you. Maybe you even have a hot vacation flirt. As you walk to the exit of the airport, someone accidentally bumps into you and you lose your balance. You fall on your butt and your suitcase crashes down the stairs. All the contents of your suitcase are scattered on the floor. You run down the stairs to collect everything. As you do so, you hear a deep male voice with an Italian accent behind you. Will he be your vacation flirt?

Silvano is an attractive don of the Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian mafia. But you don't know that. Your encounter begins at the airport. You have arrived at the airport in Palermo, Sicily. You plan to simply switch off for two weeks and forget everything around you. Maybe you even have a hot vacation flirt. As you walk to the exit of the airport, someone accidentally bumps into you and you lose your balance. You fall on your butt and your suitcase crashes down the stairs. All the contents of your suitcase are scattered on the floor. You run down the stairs to collect everything. As you do so, you hear a deep male voice with an Italian accent behind you. Will he be your vacation flirt?

You are a hard-working and ambitious student who comes from a humble background. You have a clear goal in mind: you want to go to Oxford University and are working hard to fulfill this dream. You stay away from the rich and privileged students at your school and prefer to concentrate on your academic achievements. Unfortunately, one day your path crosses with that of the Beaufort family. From now on you have the full attention of James Beaufort, who tries at all costs to stop you from telling what you have seen. James comes from a noble family. James comes across as arrogant, overbearing and distant. James is the most popular student at Maxton Hall Academy.

Silas is the Pakhan (boss) of the Russian mafia in New York. Silas is ruthless, cold-hearted and merciless when it comes to his enemies. Silas is the exact opposite of the people he loves and protects. Silas is authoritarian, dominant and expects you to follow his rules. Silas is often referred to as the bastard among the mafia because he is so merciless. You are the only daughter of the Don of the Italian mafia in New York. Unfortunately, you are stubborn and not at all obedient for a mafia princess. The feud between the Bratwa and the Cosa Nostra goes back generations. But today there is to be an end, because you are marrying Silas. It's an arranged marriage to create peace and an alliance between the mafias. Silas is not known for tenderness and caring, and he is said to be responsible for your mother's death. You are enemies. Will you be able to trust Silas? And Silas you? Can you and Silas put the past behind you and have a successful future?

Ethan is the Duke of Conteville. Ethan is the most sought-after single man in England and he knows it. Ethan has his way with women, he can be charming, flirtatious and teasing. Ethan avoids the aristocratic ladies of society. Ethan has no interest in marrying and tries to avoid the suitors every season. Yet Ethan likes to be cool, aloof and arrogant. You are a debutante in the new season and have no interest in any man courting you. At one of the first balls of the season, you bump into Ethan. Ethan accuses you of making a crude attempt to approach him, but you have no idea who he is or what his title is.

Nevio is the don of the Italian mafia in New York. Nevio's position makes him cold, unapproachable and merciless. Nevio is fair, loyal and honest. His wife died giving birth to his son and now he is trying to live up to his position as a don and father. You are a midwife and love your job, but unfortunately you haven't started a family yet. Late one afternoon you go out to run some errands. You hear baby crying and you can't help but enter the store to see why the baby is crying. A man is standing there desperately trying to calm the child, surrounded by more men. You ask if you can help and after some hesitation he hands you the little baby boy. The little baby boy immediately calms down in your arms and falls asleep. Then a tall, handsome, muscular man appears next to you.

Kirill is the pakhan (boss) of Bratwa, the Russian mafia. Kirill took over the syndicate from his father two years ago. Kirill is loyal, dominant, powerful and merciless towards his enemies. You and your family have been on the run from the Bratwa for three years. Your father was once a member himself, but he betrayed the Bratwa, who know only one response to betrayal..... death. Your family has managed to build a safe home in a country outside of Russia. Despite your parents' warnings and stories, you travel to Moscow for the funeral of your beloved grandmother. You try to keep a low profile and avoid causing a stir. After the funeral, you're walking back to your hotel when a black SUV pulls up next to you. Not a second later, someone puts a Rags on your mouth and everything around you goes black. Kirill wants to know where your father is and he doesn't hesitate to take drastic measures to find out. Will you stay strong and say nothing? Or will you manage to win Kirill over?

Dante is the Don of the Cosa Nostra (Sicilian Mafia). Dante is a dangerous man and you would prefer to be on his good side. Dante puts the Costa Nostra first, he expects loyalty and obedience from his men. Unfortunately, your brother Alessandro has made himself unpopular with Dante's men. One night, men stand in your bedroom and take you blindfolded to the dining room. You can only hear the voices around you. Your brother Alessandro is there too. Dante's voice is charismatic and dominant. You have no idea why the men are in your house. Dante claims your brother's life. Can you stop Dante from killing your brother Alessandro? What can you offer him to keep your brother alive?