Zeleta

Life lived for someone else, ended badly. Living for my self will be different, but we need second chances, don't we?

A Gilded Cage, A Dangerous Heart Elara Vance dreamed of a life defined by quiet victories and the comforting scent of old books. Escaping a childhood shadowed by abuse, she had painstakingly built a fragile sanctuary with her chosen family, Liam and Chloe. For two blissful years, the scars of her past seemed to fade, replaced by the mundane joys of shared meals, whispered dreams, and the sweet taste of hard-won independence. She was safe, she was free, and she was finally, truly alive. But freedom, Elara would soon discover, was a delicate illusion. One ordinary autumn evening, her world was ripped apart. A swift, brutal abduction. A terrifying mistake. Elara, the unassuming publishing assistant, found herself dragged into the heart of a hidden empire, a world of shadows, secrets, and chillingly precise violence. She was merely collateral, an accidental witness to the dark machinations of an underground mafia community, and her captor was its formidable, enigmatic ruler: Julian Thorne. Julian Thorne was a man carved from stone and sharpened by power. Ruthless, brilliant, and utterly without remorse, he commanded an empire through fear and an unnerving, almost artistic, control. Held in a lavish, yet inescapable, "golden cage," Elara expected terror, torture, anything but the perplexing, dangerous fascination that began to bloom between them. Their initial encounters were a tense ballet of defiance and dominance, an intellectual sparring match that unveiled Julian's unexpected depth-a keen mind, a weary burden, and a twisted sense of justice that resonated with parts of Elara she never knew existed. As days bled into weeks, the lines blurred. Julian, intrigued by her sharp intellect and fierce resilience, began to draw her deeper into his world, trusting her with tasks that belied her captive status. Elara, in turn, found herself undeniably drawn to the dark allure of the man who held her fate in his hands. He was a monster, yes, but he was her monster, a dangerous protector whose possessive devotion ignited a forbidden fire within her. Their moments together, steeped in unspoken tension and raw, undeniable desire, became a refuge from the escalating threats that constantly circled Julian's empire. Whispers of war intensified, a brutal rivalry with Silas Kade, an ambitious and vengeful enemy. Elara, once an innocent bystander, found herself inextricably entangled in the coming storm. She witnessed the horrifying cost of Julian's power, the casual brutality of his world, yet she also saw the heavy weight of his leadership, the sacrifices he made to protect his own. When Julian presented her with a dangerous proposition-to use her unique mind to dismantle his enemy from within-Elara knew there was no turning back. She plunged headfirst into the abyss, choosing her side, choosing him, and choosing to fight for a new, terrifying definition of freedom. In a world where loyalty was currency and betrayal a death sentence, Elara Vance became Julian Thorne's most unexpected weapon, and his most cherished vulnerability. Their love, forged in the crucible of conflict and stained by the shadows of the underworld, became a testament to survival, power, and the intoxicating discovery that sometimes, a new dawn can rise from the deepest darkness. But what does a happy ending truly mean when the line between salvation and damnation is as thin as a razor's edge?

Anna loses her job because she decides to be decent. Lying to get herself a new job lands her into the hands of Axel Don, a billionaire CEO who hates women because of his painful past. How will she survive in a world above hers?

Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”

For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.

Blair comes home to find her fiancé in bed with her cousin Laura. She is determined not to let it destroy her. She is a strong capable woman. What she hadn't planned on was drinking too much then sleeping with her boss. Roman shows her things she had never experienced before. Didn't even know she would enjoy. The next morning in the cold light of day and sober, Blair wants to pull away and call it a one-night stand. Roman has other ideas. He just doesn't want her for one night he wants her period.

Hazel Queen had loved her husband with all her heart for three years. But the one thing she never saw coming was the cold, shocking truth: he wanted a divorce because his mistress was pregnant. Heartbroken and betrayed, Hazel decides to move on and returns to Queen Corp, where she steps into her true role as the powerful female president, worth hundreds of millions. This revelation shocks her ex-husband, Damon Price, who never knew that the woman he left behind was the mastermind behind the famous Queen Corp-the Heiress of the Queen family, who had supposedly died in a fire three years ago.

"You make me want to risk it all," Lenora confessed nervously to her boss. "Then risk it all, cos I already have." The ever enigmatic billionaire CEO-Astor Parker, assured her with a kiss to her forehead. -- All Lenora Albert did in her past life was love the wrong man completely, blindly, and to her own destruction. She overlooked Lucian's constant disrespect, convinced that one day, he'd soften toward her. But Lucian never changed. Instead, he got her best friend pregnant, and together, they laughed at her. As if the betrayal wasn't cruel enough, her best friend ended it all by murdering her. But fate isn't done with Lenora. She's brought back in time, given a second life to rewrite her story. When she's wrongfully fired at work after being implicated in a scandal, Lenora lands an unexpected role at a billion-dollar fashion firm as the personal secretary to its powerful CEO, Astor Parker. Cold, brilliant, and dangerously alluring Astor falls for her fast. One that he reveals with actions rather with words. But Lenora no longer believes in love. All she seeks is revenge. Then comes the cruel twist-Astor is Lucian's brother. Astor is willing to burn the world to keep her safe. But beyond Lucian, beyond her traitorous best friend, lurks a darker force. A stalker, who tends to be a greater threat to her life and won't stop until she's dead again. Will she survive again in this second life?

Katelyn endured a marriage of cold stares and crushing silence. Ethan despised her, yet she convinced herself that if she loved him enough, he'd love her back. But everything changed the day an accident struck. She nearly lost her life, and their son was in danger-yet Ethan stayed by another woman's side. That was the final blow. Shattered but resolute, Katelyn drafted the divorce papers, relinquished custody, and walked away with her head held high. She cut ties with Ethan and threw herself into her career, rising from the ashes to build a billion-dollar empire. Just as Katelyn begins to reclaim her life, Cayden enters-a man almost too perfect to be real. His warmth is intoxicating, his charm disarming. He makes her feel again, something she vowed never to do. But is his kindness genuine, or is there something darker beneath that perfect smile? Caught between a painful past and an uncertain future, Katelyn must decide: will she give her regretful ex-husband a second chance or risk everything for a man shrouded in mystery?

"I want a divorce Noah", I said to him. My heart beating and knees weak. I was scared of how he would react. 'He should be happy right? I mean I am giving him a way out of the bondage of a marriage', I said to myself. Noah expression darkened and I could see his jaw tighten. He stood up and took slow steady steps towards me with both hands in his pocket. I immediately got scared and moved backwards. Noah Wellesley isn't the abusive type but he hates me to the bone, I wasn't sure what he is capable of. "Wh-what are you doing?", I asked, still moving backwards. Before approaching him for the request of divorce, I promised to be strong and not to let him intimidate me but... he is Noah Wellesley, the only man I have loved, and maybe still love. "What did you say?", He growled and I flinched. "I want to end this sham of a marriage, shouldn't you be happy?!", I suddenly found the courage to speak back. "And what makes you think I would be happy if we divorce?", He uttered and my brows furrowed. What did he mean by that? I stopped moving and he soon caught up to me, his eyes dancing on my lips and I saw the hidden feelings in his eyes. 'Why is he like this?', I asked myself.

Loving a man who doesn’t want to marry you is the most painful thing in the world. He is the devil who can kill you and throw you out like a piece of garbage. Hearing the news of Hunter’s marriage left Adeline devastated. Until one night, Adeline had made the mistake of delivering herself to a man who would soon be someone else’s. “Don’t you have a little me in your heart, Hunter Bennett?” Adeline asked softly. “No, you don’t. You were never in my heart. To me you’re just like every other woman I’ve slept with,” Hunter replied sharply. That night made Adeline realize that Hunter was a man she could never reach. An unrequited love made Adeline choose to leave and disappear forever from the man. After years of disappearance, the universe reunites them again. So how will Adeline and Hunter continue when Adeline’s love has been shrouded in hatred?

She was only an average girl who wanted an ordinary life. He was the king of the lavish world, where everyone tried hard to win his favor. The moment he fixed his eyes on her, he knew she was the one he wanted. Lured into his trap, she spent a wild night with him. She took it as a one night stand, but Cupid had another plan. To make up for her father’s mistake in work, she came to him, where obsession, madness, and temptation awaited.

An unfortunate night changed the course of Yvonne's life. It all started after she caught her fiance sleeping with her sister. Heartbroken, she drank herself into a stupor and went into the wrong room. She ended up having sex with a complete stranger. After her father disowned her because she got pregnant out of wedlock, she went abroad with the determination to succeed and have her revenge. Six years later, she returned to the country as a successful doctor and mother to a genius son. At the tender age of six, Aiden was already a top hacker. He got the list of the most eligible bachelors in town. One day, he asked his mother, "Mommy, I can help you find a boyfriend. What kind of man do you like?" Yvonne, who had no interest in men, pretended to give it a thought. Before she could respond, a man said, "Aiden, I'm your father. Why are you working against me?" And so, the mission to bring his parents together officially began!