The Stain of Ownership
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The Stain of Ownership

This story contains themes of: assault, attempted rape, depression, domestic violence, extreme violence gore, onscreen rape, self-harm, sexual assault abuse, suicide, violent death, explicit imagery, eating disorders, human trafficking

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Summary

First, he seized her life. Then, he stole her soul. Eleanor O'Connell was eighteen and lived in a world her father had painstakingly built—a vibrant, normal life shielded from the city's grim underworld. But when Mafia Don Giovanni "Gio" Rossi sets his possessive sights on her, that world burns to ash. Gio demands Eleanor's hand in marriage, not for love, but for absolute ownership. When her proud father refuses, a brutal, devastating war erupts, leaving Eleanor with a horrifying choice: surrender her life, or watch her family pay the price in blood. As the new Dona Rossi, Eleanor steps into a mansion of marble and silk, expecting a tyrant. Instead, she finds herself facing Gio's true weapon: a calculated, charming devotion that traps her far deeper than any chain. She is given wealth, protection, and a manipulative affection that tricks her into believing her sacrifice was worth it. But the opulent gilded cage hides a serpent: Gio's loyal right-hand, Theodore, whose simmering envy and cruel ambition threaten to shatter the beautiful lie. As the facade cracks, Eleanor will learn that the true cost of the truce is not just her freedom, but the permanent, enduring stain of ownership left upon her soul. In this world of control and betrayal, running away is never an option, and the damage done may be irrevocable.

Status
Complete
Chapters
23
Rating
5.0 (1 review)
Age Rating
18+

Content Warning/Author's Note

PLEASE READ BEFORE READING!

Content Advisory:

This novel contains themes and scenes of an intensely dark and serious nature. Reader discretion is advised.

The narrative includes a detailed and continuous depiction of the following:

Explicit Violence and Physical Abuse: Including slapping, beating, and physical assault

Intense Trauma and Psychological Illness: Including the diagnosis of Complex PTSD, selective mutism, and severe depression

Abuse and Loss of a Child: Discussion of the high-risk pregnancy and the possibility of abortion

Mafia/Organized Crime Themes: Including human trafficking, drug dealing, murder (bombings), and torture

This is not a romantic, loving story; there is no happy ending. A warning before heading in.



This story had assistance with the help of AI. Just like my other stories, I am always transparent when it comes to my methods in writing my books. The plot, characters, setting, themes, and storylines were original and made by me. I use AI for editing and feedback in my writing. It helps me create the best version of my stories, but AI doesn't create them. I use it more as a tool rather than the actual writer. Since I still use it and I am aware of the concerns regarding AI, I leave it up to the reader whether or not if they choose to read it still.

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