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Chapters
5
Language
English
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Published
September 8, 2025
When private investigator Anya is hired to catch a cheating husband, she expects a routine case. What she gets is a front-row seat to his brutal murder, captured on her own camera. Forced into hiding, Anya believes she's escaped the killer's notice. But he finds her, his rage turning to a twisted obsession when he discovers her secret: Anya craves the pain he inflicts. This unexpected revelation ignites a dangerous dance between hunter and prey, pushing the boundaries of pleasure and torment. He becomes consumed with her suffering, and she with his power, their dark connection intensifying with every agonizing touch. Pulled from his clutches by a rival, Anya finds herself in a new kind of danger. But her captor's obsession only deepens, unleashing a violent spree as he carves a path through anyone standing between him and his desired prey. In the heart of this storm, a shocking truth emerges: amidst the bloodshed and torment, a profound and twisted love has bloomed. They find their way back to each other, a union forged in darkness and desire. Though they bind themselves in marriage, the true nature of their relationship remains unchanged, with him forever her sadistic master in the most intimate of arenas.
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Start Writing NowNicole Shumate is an aspiring author with a passion for exploring the darker, more complex aspects of human desire and connection. 'The Thorn's Embrace' is her debut novel, born from a fascination with forbidden love and the thrilling intersection of pain and pleasure.