25 stories
כיבוש קיסריה | Caesarea Conquest
An archaeologist discovers more than Roman ruins when her wealthy patron invites her to his villa overlooking the ancient port.
Dammam Desire
Huda manages the family pearl business in Dammam. When investor Rashid threatens a hostile takeover, their boardroom battles become bedroom surrender. 'Al lu'lu' al haqiqi ma yihtaj polish' (اللؤلؤ الحقيقي ما يحتاج بوليش) - Real pearls don't need polish.
In Amenas Infinity
Tassadit works at the gas plant in In Amenas—one of few women engineers in the Sahara. When British consultant Richard arrives on assignment, she shows him that energy flows in more ways than pipelines carry. 'El qowwa mn el dakhel' (القوّة من الداخل) - Power comes from within.
Solar Sovereignty
Solar farm director Reem harnesses Saudi sun. When engineer Kwame optimizes her arrays, renewable energy powers unexpected connection. 'Al shams turhum al jamee'' (الشمس ترحم الجميع) - The sun blesses everyone.
Tech Tycoon
Software CEO Layla dominates Saudi's tech sector. When investor Michael challenges her valuation, business becomes pleasure. 'Al najah yihtaj shajaa'a' (النجاح يحتاج شجاعة) - Success requires courage.
The City Council Woman
Councilwoman Evelyn has served Oakland for twenty years. When a lobbyist for her opponent's issues catches her eye, she discovers some politics are personal.
The Investment Banker's Interest
Veronica manages billions on Wall Street. When her driver becomes more than transportation, she discovers the best investments are personal.
The Startup Sweetheart
Zara's tech startup is struggling until angel investor Amir offers funding—with strings attached. As they work together, professional boundaries dissolve into something neither expected.
Sunderland Seduction
Factory foreman Angela runs a tight ship in Sunderland. When new worker Marcus questions her authority, she shows him after hours exactly who's in charge.
Plumstead Pleasure
Karate instructor Adaora runs the toughest dojo in Plumstead. When office worker Marcus joins to build confidence, she teaches him that real power comes from surrender.
Wembley Wonder
Sports agent Nneka represents the biggest names in British football from her Wembley office. When journalist Marcus scores an exclusive interview, she shows him that her most valuable negotiations happen in private.
The Customs Officer
She controls the border between Kenya and Tanzania. His goods are suspect. His documents are questionable. But she offers an alternative to the official process.
The Inspection
New inmate. White collar crime. Three years minimum. The warden conducts personal inspections of all new arrivals—and she takes her time making sure they're properly... processed.
The Audition
She's the producer. They're the actors. The role requires 'chemistry'—and she tests every candidate personally. Five men audition today. Only one gets the part. But she might keep them all anyway.
The Jury
Twelve women. One defendant. The deliberation room is soundproof, and the jury foreperson has unconventional methods for reaching a unanimous verdict. He'll need to convince every single one of them.
The Matriarch
She's 68, massive, and rules the family with absolute authority. Every nephew who wants inheritance must 'pay respects' on their 25th birthday. His turn has come.
The Interview
Final round interviews at Artemis Holdings are legendary. The CEO conducts them personally, in her private penthouse, overnight. Three candidates enter. Only one leaves with the job—and all of them leave changed.
Blackmail
He has photos of his boss's wife with another man. She'll do anything to keep them hidden. But somewhere along the way, 'anything' stops being a threat—and starts being what she wants.
The Evaluation
His marriage counselor is his mother-in-law's best friend. After sessions, she reports everything. Then she starts making demands. 'If you want to save your marriage, you'll do exactly what I say.'
House Rules
She owns the building. All six units. All young male tenants, all behind on rent, all paying the same way. Tonight she's making her rounds—apartment to apartment, collecting what's owed.
The Promotion
His wife's mother is the CEO of his company. She's always been flirtatious at family dinners. When he's up for VP, she calls him to her office after hours. The promotion is his—if he earns it.
Kibali
His business permit has been stuck for six months. The thick government clerk who controls his fate wants more than bribes. She wants him—in her office, on her desk, whenever she calls. The permit can wait.
The Examiner
Failed three times. She offers him a private retest. The price isn't credits.
The Adjuster
Claim denied. Unless he comes to her office and negotiates in person.
The Warden
Model prisoner. Good behavior. She offers him special privileges he can't refuse.