He’s the shadow she never saw coming. She’s the light he was never meant to touch. Vito I never questioned orders—until her. The night I let Loretta live, I signed my own death warrant. For five years, I watched her from the shadows, keeping her safe, keeping my distance. Obsession became routine. She was never supposed to matter—until someone else tried to take her from me. Now I’ll do whatever it takes to protect what's mine. But when the truth of who I am comes out, will she ever see me as anything other than the monster who ruined her life? Loretta At eighteen, I lost everything. Survival was the only goal—until the man with cold eyes and strong arms saved me. He vanished without a word, but I never forgot him. Just when I'm about to start a new chapter, he returns … and so does the danger. But nothing prepares me for the cruel truth—the man I’ve been silently grateful to all these years is the same one who tore my world apart. Can I forgive the man who broke me just to protect me? Or am I already too far gone—craving the monster in the shadows? _October 2025, the dark streets get even deadlier as bikers and mobsters reign in 31 Days of Trick or Treat, a multi-author collaboration of gritty, suspenseful, and steamy stories. Some just might have a PNR twist to have you sitting on the edge of your seat… From clubhouses to mob hideouts, the line between tricks and danger is razor-thin. Each story takes you deep into their worlds, where the nights are long, the deals are dirty, and passion runs wild. Whether it’s a biker carving out his claim or a mob boss fighting to protect what's his, these characters will face ghosts from their pasts and battle for what belongs to them. Get ready for 31 days of twists, turns, and spine-tingling surprises._