When Scott joins a criminal organization, he is forced to help them with anything they need. No matter how much guilt he feels, he is forced to stay there convincing himself he is doing the right thing. Because no matter what, he can't abandon his mission, right? Will Scott find what he needs? Will he redeem himself? Come find out!

In New York City's nefarious underworld, James Barnes reigns supreme, managing legitimate businesses, illicit activities, and a network of connections. Those in society respect James, has law enforcement in the palm of his hand and is feared by those around him. He believes he needs no one and is content with his lot in life. Until a naive small-town girl becomes his personal assistant, as she unwittingly pulls him into unfamiliar territory, James finds himself navigating uncharted waters of emotion and desire.

Young man born into a world of drugs and violence survives his teen years looking to change his life and escape his past. As a college student he befriends other young men, some with similar past that they are trying to escape also. They go through this journey together until tragedy forces them all to face their dark pasts they want to escape

"Who, Shift? Yeah, he's quiet. He's a devil behind the wheel though." "Why didn't you kill me? Why did you save me" "I saw myself in you." **************************************** Vincent Costello is an infamous heist operator. 10 years in the making, going under the name 'Cap'. Him and his crew sharing spoils, in hopes that one day, soon, he can take his riches and never look back; start fresh. However, when his crew isn't what they seemed to be, he's thrown into a world with a darker path ahead. But is it all bad when his closest ally is the Bonnie to his Clyde. Will they escape the targets on their back from the powerful mob controlling the cities underground or go out in a blaze of glory as partners in crime and lovers? !DISCLAIMER! I own all copy rights to the characters, thank you!

"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐚." "𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲, 𝐈 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬." 𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐃'𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 She vowed to run from marriage, never to marry a mobster and always seem so utterly unfit for marriage. Those plans changed the second her sister ran for her life and left a ruthless don unwed. And now, she was taking her sister's fate and walking down the aisle to sign her life away. The man she was now betrothed to was the man she vowed to kill. So now, her plan changed into a twisted game. But little does she know, he loves to play games. 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐎 A relentless man who never shares, and when he hears the news that his soon to be wife ran from the mafia, his plan fell into shambles. That until the Italian mafia boss sends his second daughter, a force to be reckoned with. The girl he had tried to kill years ago, and he had no idea that she loves to hold grudges. Bloodshed and hurt paints their marriage, pain and tragedy is the poster for their past and now they have to be married as one. She's infuriated by him, he's infatuated by her, who wins this war? Read to find out!

2023. What would you do if you ran into your old school bully, and he tried to mess with you again? You're a boxer and he's a mob boss now. Would you square up or let it slide? For Matt Prince, settling the score with Jacob Cobra isn't just personal. It could change the fate of Vicary City. The Cobra clan's pulling the strings from the shadows, running everything with corruption and exploitation, all while grinding it out in a bloody war with the Spyder gang. But Matt's got way bigger problems than the Cobras. He's got his own dark side to fight. A devilish Doppelgänger's creeping inside that won't shut up, trying to take over his body and his life. Is Matt alone in all this? No chance. He's got his loyal crew by his side. A group that's tighter than blood, ready to risk everything to take down the Cobras and give the people of Vicary City a shot at breaking free from their grip. The Doppelgänger Within is just the beginning of the Unchained trilogy. This battle's just getting started. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

In the dim alleys of crime, a nefarious organization extends a thrilling invitation to two ex-thieves, tempting them with a daring proposition: join their ranks and execute audacious heists with unparalleled finesse. The stakes are high, the operations riskier than ever, and the only rule is to outsmart the relentless government pursuit. It's a heart-pounding game of cat and mouse, where danger and opportunity collide in a symphony of adrenaline. Can they navigate this treacherous path, or will the shadows reveal their secrets to the unforgiving light of justice? Note: This story is a mixed-up dialogue. It might be confusing, but I hope you enjoy it, Thank you! <3

A FBI Agent, working a high Profile Serial Killer case, finds out that her own past is tied to the killers. Will she catch him in time, before he strikes again.

He kills people for pleasure. She kills people for work. He has a dark past, she has secrets. He is fascinated by her. She just wants to go back to her routine. To save her head and her job, he makes a deal with her. She should work for him. What chances are there for a mere downtown criminal to work with a notorious serial killer? Find out what a serial killer harbours on the other side of his personality. *** Have you ever wondered what a serial killer does when he is not on a killing spree? There's always two sides to a person and there is also an other side to a serial killer. [Extended description inside] Started 12 Feb 2020 Completed 8th Aug 2020 Republished 30 Sept 2020 after it got deleted. 16 sept 2020 _7k reads. No sexual themes, moderate Violence, strong language, no known sensitive themes. #1 in projectwomanup #6 in BadassReads #8 in serialkiller #2 in psychopath ®All rights reserved © Aurora_thoughts™ Original draft 2020