Decipher Hearts is a work of fiction that follows the mafia romance trope, blending elements of suspense, intensity, and passion. Originally introduced as a short story titled "The Fate of Black Roses" on Instagram in May 2024, this book has been expanded into a full-length novel at the request of readers. The title was changed to "Decipher Hearts" to better reflect the themes and atmosphere of the story while preserving its essence.
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This novel is a dark romance featuring intense and potentially distressing themes. It is strictly intended for readers aged 18 and above due to its mature content. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
⚠️ Themes & Content Warnings:
Graphic Violence & Torture: Depictions of extreme physical and psychological torture, including prolonged suffering and brutal confrontations.
Murder & Death: Frequent, often graphic killings, including executions and revenge-driven murders.
Kidnapping & Coercion: Non-consensual captivity, forced confinement, and manipulation to control or break the victim’s will.
Psychological Manipulation: High-level emotional and mental coercion, gaslighting, and mind games.
Short term memory loss : A character suffers from memory loss, affecting their perception of reality and relationships.
Drug Use & Addiction: Depictions of drug use, potentially including forced or non-consensual drugging.
Possessive & Obsessive Behavior: The male lead exhibits extreme jealousy, control, and obsession over the female lead.
Weapon Dealing & Mafia Violence: Involvement in illegal arms trade, organized crime, and mafia wars.
Explicit Adult Content (Smut): explicit sexual scenes, advised for readers above 18 years of age.
Dark Morality : Characters may engage in morally gray actions.
This novel portrays a dark and dangerous romance where love is intertwined with violence, control, and obsession. If any of the above themes may be distressing, please proceed with caution.
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|Disclaimer|
Before you dive into this book, here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. English Isn’t My First Language – So, yes, there might be spelling or grammatical errors along the way. If you spot them, feel free to ignore them or kindly point them out in the comments. Constructive feedback is always appreciated!
2. Still Learning the Ropes – This is my second book and my first attempt at writing a dark romance, so I’m learning as I go. Expect a few stumbles, but I promise to give you a story worth your time!
3. Respect Goes Both Ways – I welcome genuine feedback, but if you're here to spread negativity, kindly show yourself out. As the saying goes, Give respect and take respect.
If the story isn’t your cup of tea, you’re free to leave—no hard feelings. Just don’t rain on someone else’s parade while doing so.
4. Mature Themes Ahead – This book includes dark and intense themes, and you’ve been warned in advance. If certain content isn’t your thing, no worries—I’ll include specific warnings before such chapters so you can choose whether to proceed.
5. Fictional Universe, Imaginary Settings – All places, names, and events in this book are purely fictional, born from my imagination. Any images used in the future belong to their rightful owners, and I claim no credit for them.
6. Difference between fiction and rubbish – Please note that I'm not a child or an early teenager. I know what I am writing. I know the difference between fiction and rubbish.
The themes are used to demonstrate the plot of the story and proceed with it. The author does not intend to glorify any of them.
Also, there's no cheating involved and both the main leads are Virgin.
Now, if you've read all the warnings, acknowledged the chaos, and you're still here...
Welcome, sweetheart.
Clearly, you love danger—or maybe you just have excellent taste. Either way, buckle up, because you’re in for a wild ride. This isn’t your typical love story; it’s darker, deadlier, and absolutely addictive. There’s no escape, no turning back—just an obsessive, over-the-top mafia king who would burn the world down for his woman.
Are you going to regret choosing this book? Not a chance.
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