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Chapter 5: THE GANGSTER’S SOFT SPOT
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2025-03-14 05:51:01DANIEL'S POV
For six years, I have ruled Hell’s Kitchen. Not a single day has passed without an enemy trying to bring me down. But no matter how hard they try, I always stay on top. My name carries power, fear, and respect. People don’t dare to cross me unless they have a death wish. My biggest problem? The Dogs of Hell. A ruthless gang led by Gideon, my biggest rival in the drug business. He has tried everything to push me out, but I’m always one step ahead. My calculations never fail. That’s why I control everything— the NYPD, the mayor, even the governor of New York City. It didn’t happen overnight. It took blood, sweat, and a sacrifice so big that it changed my life forever. But that’s a story for another day. Because of my influence, I built my own gang— Damon. They call me the Demon of Hell’s Kitchen, and my men are known as Damons. The name suits us. We don’t forgive. We don’t forget. And we never back down. But everything changed the day I met him. The Stranger Who Wouldn’t Leave My Mind It started as a normal day— until I found myself saving a handsome guy from getting robbed by the Dogs of Hell. It wasn’t part of my plan, but I saw something in him. I didn’t know what. Maybe curiosity. Maybe something more. That night, I took his number. His name was Marcus. But I could tell he didn’t feel comfortable around me. It wasn’t hard to figure out why. I am a mafia lord, after all. A killer. A criminal. Someone people don’t want to associate with. And I won’t change for anyone. Not even for him. Still, I wanted him to see that there was more to me than just blood and violence. Maybe, just maybe, if I showed him the good in me, he would reconsider. The next day, I ordered some of my men to guard his store. The Dogs of Hell don’t give up easily, and I wasn’t about to let them take what was mine. Marcus wasn’t mine yet, but I wasn’t letting Gideon get to him either. It had been five days since the attack, and I could feel the shift between us. Something was changing. The distance he once had was starting to fade. Then came the phone call that changed everything. ... I was in my office, enjoying the afternoon, when one of my men handed me my phone. The name on the screen made me raise an eyebrow. Angel. The deputy police officer. The man who cleaned up my messes and made sure the cops stayed out of my business. If he was calling, it had to be important. “Good afternoon, Daniel,” Angel greeted. I exhaled smoke through my nose, resting my cigarette on the ashtray. “What’s up, Angel?” I asked, leaning closer to the line of cocaine on my desk. “I’m calling to apologize for what happened this morning,” Angel said. I frowned. “What are you talking about?” “One of my officers arrested you. He didn’t know who you were. I deeply regret it,” Angel said. I sat up straight. Arrested? That was impossible. I hadn’t been arrested this morning. In fact, I hadn’t even stepped out of my place all day. “You must be mistaken, Angel. I wasn’t arrested this morning,” I said coldly. There was a pause on the other end. “You were. You were brought to the station this morning, and one of your men came to pick you up after fifteen to twenty minutes,” Angel insisted. I clenched my jaw. Something wasn’t right. “What was the guy’s name?” I asked. “Hold on, let me check,” Angel said. The line went silent for a moment. I tapped my fingers against the desk impatiently, waiting for his answer. Then he finally spoke. “The name was Marcus,” Angel said. The air around me went still. Marcus? The only Marcus I knew was my Marcus. I tightened my grip on the phone. “I’ll get back to you,” I muttered before ending the call. A wave of unease settled over me. What the hell was going on? Angel wouldn’t call me unless he was sure of what he was saying. That meant someone who looked like me had been arrested. And Marcus— my Marcus— had shown up at the station. There were only two possibilities. One, it wasn’t the same Marcus, and this was just a strange coincidence. Two, my enemies were playing a dangerous game. And in the underworld, little things matter. Your rivals don’t sleep. They don’t stumble. They don’t stop until they find a way to bring you down. Gideon was ruthless. He knew how to twist situations to his advantage. Was this one of his tricks? I wasn’t going to sit around and wait to find out. If this was a game, I was going to play. And I don’t lose. --- This is only the beginning. If Gideon or anyone else thinks they can use Marcus to get to me, they’re wrong. Because I will burn down everything before I let anyone take what’s mine.
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THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 6: SOUL DEALS AND PLOT TWISTS
LIAM'S POV"About three years back in this world, the man that looked exactly like you tricked me," she said, her voice steady but sharp, her piercing gaze locked onto mine.I couldn’t help but smile, though it wasn’t because I found it funny. It was more out of genuine surprise. A human tricking a supernatural being? That sounded ridiculous. Impossible, even. But there she stood, staring at me with unwavering certainty, as if daring me to question her words.Before I could respond, before my lips could even part, she vanished from the bed.In the blink of an eye.Gone.A cold shiver ran down my spine as I felt the air shift behind me. I turned my head, and there she was— standing right behind me, so close that I could feel her presence pressing against my back."This is not a joke," she said, her voice cutting through the silence like a blade. "It's serious."I exhaled slowly, turning around to face her. My heart was pounding slightly, though I wasn't sure why. Maybe it was the way s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-24THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 7: DUDE, THAT’S NOT ME!
DANIEL'S POVThe club was alive with energy, pulsating with the heavy beat of bass and the wild cheers of my men. Music blasted from the speakers, mixing with the thick scent of expensive whiskey, sweat, and cigarette smoke. Colored lights flashed across the room, illuminating the dancing bodies and the satisfied smirks of men who knew they had just pulled off something big.It was a night of celebration.The successful hijack of the drugs from the Dogs of Hell’s hideout had put us all in high spirits. We had taken what belonged to us— no, what I had claimed as mine. It wasn’t just about the drugs. It was about power. About making a statement.And tonight, my men were basking in that victory.Women draped themselves over the winners, their laughter cutting through the music. Drinks poured freely, expensive bottles cracked open as if money meant nothing. It was chaos, but it was my kind of chaos.I leaned back in my chair, watching the scene unfold before me with satisfaction. But even
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-25THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 8: A PERFECT EVENING… DESTROYED
LIAM'S POVI wake up to the soft morning light streaming through the curtains, its golden glow casting a warm hue over the room. My body still tingles from last night, the memories of Marcus’s touch lingering on my skin like a gentle whisper. I stretch lazily, letting out a satisfied sigh as I reach out, expecting to feel the comforting warmth of Marcus beside me.But my hand meets only empty sheets.I blink, my fingers running over the cool fabric where he should be. He’s gone.A small smile tugs at my lips as I stare at the ceiling. Last night had been perfect— every kiss, every touch, every whispered word had felt real. It wasn’t just passion; it was something deeper, something that made me believe, even for a moment, that we were meant to be together.But then, reality slams into me like a cold wave.Daniel.The mere thought of his name makes my stomach twist with unease. He’s the biggest threat to what I have with Marcus. No matter how much I try to push that thought away, it lin
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-26THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 9: THE OTHER ME IS PISSING ME OFF
DANIEL'S POV I drive toward Marcus’s place as the evening sky darkens. The streetlights flicker on, casting a dim glow over the empty road. The hum of my engine is the only sound in the quiet night, but my mind is anything but calm.I wasn’t supposed to pick him up. We had agreed to meet at his house later, after our discussion at his store this morning . But at the last minute, I changed my mind.Because something is off.There’s a feeling deep in my gut, one I can’t shake. It’s not just paranoia— it’s more than that. It’s like a shadow lurking at the edge of my vision, something I can sense but not yet see.Someone is living my life in secret.And tonight, I intend to find out who.Before leaving, I give strict orders to my men. “Close the store for Marcus. No excuses. No delays. Lock everything down.”I don’t want Marcus to worry about it— I’ll take care of everything. Right now, all I want is to be alone with him.As we drive, the unease in my chest grows. I watched as my driver
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-26THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 10: THE WAR BETWEEN US
GIDEON'S POVI sit in my dimly lit office, the only source of light coming from the streetlamps outside. The scent of burning tobacco fills the air, thick and heavy, clinging to my clothes, my skin, my thoughts. I take a slow drag from my cigarette and exhale, watching the smoke curl toward the ceiling. Beyond the glass windows, the city stretches before me like a living beast— dark, restless, unforgiving.Hell’s Kitchen.My battlefield. My home. My prison.And at the center of it all is him.Daniel.The man who was once my best friend. The man I should have left for dead a long time ago.We started this journey together. Two young men, full of dreams and ambition, fresh out of NYC. Two brilliant chemists ready to change the world. We had the knowledge, the talent, the drive. But the world didn’t change because of us. We didn’t build anything good.We destroyed it.And in the process, we destroyed ourselves.Daniel was always the smarter one, the genius. He had the kind of mind that s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-27THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 11: I CAME FOR LOVE, ENDED UP IN THE MAFIA
LAIM'S POVI stood outside Marcus’s house, my heart pounding hard in my chest. The cool night air brushed against my skin, but it did nothing to calm the heat of panic rising inside me. The scent of flowers I had carefully arranged still lingered, mixing with the rich, savory aroma of the meal I had spent hours preparing. Every detail had been planned perfectly— every candle placed with purpose, every decoration arranged just right. I had cleaned every corner, making sure the place looked exactly as I imagined. Tonight was supposed to be special. A night Marcus would never forget.But everything changed the moment he arrived.I heard the familiar sound of his car pulling into the driveway, the low hum of the engine sending shivers down my spine. I had been excited at first, ready to surprise him, ready to see the look on his face when he stepped inside. But then, another sound reached my ears— the unmistakable voice of a voice that sounds like mine.Daniel was with him.A wave of pani
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-27THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 12: THREE MONTHS TO LIVE… AND A BULLET TO DODGE
LIAM'S POVAfter what Rainbow said, my mind refuses to rest. The thought of Gideon going after Marcus keeps circling in my head like a vulture waiting for its prey. It doesn’t make sense— at least not to me. In my world, Gideon is my best friend. We graduated together from NYC, both of us young and ambitious chemists who had the world at our feet. We had plans— big ones. We spent late nights in the lab, pushing boundaries, dreaming of making breakthroughs in science.So what changed?Why does Gideon want Marcus dead?I rack my brain for answers, but nothing fits. This version of reality feels like a puzzle with missing pieces. But one thing is clear— I can’t let Marcus die.Scott pulls up outside the mansion, the tires crunching softly against the gravel driveway. He parks smoothly, killing the engine before turning to look at me. His face is unreadable, but his voice is even when he speaks.“The box, sir?” He gestures toward the heavy case filled with cash, his tone professional.I g
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-28THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 13: TWO ME’S, ONE PROBLEM
DANIEL'S POVPeople always wonder how I have become so successful in the hard drug business. They whisper about it in dark corners, trying to figure out my secret. Some think I have powerful connections, others believe I am just lucky. They make up stories, crafting theories about how I rose to the top. But none of them know the truth.Luck has nothing to do with it.I tricked nature itself.This world isn’t just a place for humans to live, work, and die. It is more than just land, water, and air. It is bound by forces that most people cannot see— forces that shape everything around us, guiding our lives in ways we do not understand. These forces are more than ideas; they are beings, real and powerful. They walk among us, unseen and unheard, yet always present.Luck, Mistake, Lie, Truth, Death, Life, and many more. They are the invisible hands keeping the world in balance, whether we realize it or not.And years ago, I made a deal with one of them— Mistake.The deal was simple. I woul
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THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 34: PERFECT HEADSHOT
MARCUS'S POVI wasn’t exactly kept like a prisoner in the Dogs of Hell’s Den. Not really. And if I’m being honest, it’s because of Adrian. Daniel almost had me killed. I mean, I could feel death brushing up against me that day. But somehow, luck was on my side. I don’t know how, but it was. Adrian came through when I needed it the most Within the Dog's of Hell's Empire.Adrian’s attack on Daniel’s mansion looked stupid to everyone. Reckless, wild, unplanned. It was the kind of move only a man with nothing to lose would try. But even though it made no sense, it proved one thing— Adrian had guts. Real guts. And boldness like that is rare. He managed to take out about fifteen of Daniel’s men. Fifteen. That’s not just impressive. That’s legendary.Even Gideon, the heartless man he is, was impressed. He didn’t say much about it, but I saw it in his actions. He personally made sure Adrian got the best medical treatment. Bandaged him up like he was royalty. In Hell's kitchen, respect isn’t h
THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 33: HELL WITH ME
LIAM'S POV They say when your enemy gives you a gift, think twice. But when Daniel handed me that necklace, I didn't flinch. "Let's kill Gideon tonight," I said, gripping the chain tightly.Daniel looked at me, uncertain. "Not when my magic is unstable," he said."Lift me up with your mind then," I challenged. He hesitated. I could see the fear in his eyes. But he did it. He raised his hand slightly and I felt my body lift off the ground. It worked."Wow," Daniel muttered.I smirked. "I'm only your kryptonite if I want to be."In that moment, I wasn't just happy because Daniel had his powers back. I was happy because Marcus was getting saved. Marcus was finally going to be free from that hellhole Gideon called a mansion. And Gideon? He was going to die. Tonight.Daniel gathered his men and gave them the signal. The dark warehouse buzzed with the kind of energy that only shows up before a war. Then, he introduced me to them— not as an outsider, not as a threat—but as his twin brother.
THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 32: "TALK SH*T, GET SPELLED"
DANIEL'S POVI still don’t understand why my powers aren’t working like they used to. It’s like something inside of me broke. Something deep, something important. I’ve tried to ignore it, tried to fight through it, but it’s impossible not to feel it. The energy I once had— the supernatural strength, the ability to control things most people can’t even dream of— it's fading. Slipping from my fingers like sand, no matter how tightly I try to hold on.I even spoke to Truth about it. That’s how serious it got. I never summon Truth unless things are bad. Real bad. And guess what? He didn’t give me a straight answer. No reason. No solution. Just vague words and silence. Typical.But if I had to guess… I’d say Liam is the cause of all this.The moment he showed up in this world, things began to change. My magic started acting strange. Weak. Unstable. It’s like his very presence breaks something in me. It makes no sense, but it’s real. I feel it.A part of me keeps whispering, Kill him. End h
THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 31: "IF LOOKS COULD KILL (DANIEL WOULD STILL PREFER A GUN)"
LIAM'S POVI grew up hearing the phrase, “Opportunities come but once.” People said it like it was the ultimate truth. I believed it too, for a long time. But the older I got, the more I realized that wasn’t true. Opportunities are everywhere. Every single day, life throws them at you. The thing is… you have to be ready for them. If you’re not, they slip right past you. Just like that.Pointing a gun at Daniel’s head… that was one of those moments. An opportunity. A test. And believe me, I was ready.Daniel stood in front of me, completely calm. Too calm. His eyes were locked on mine, and he didn’t even flinch at the gun. That should’ve told me something. Still, I held it steady.“So you’re going to kill me because of Marcus?” he said. Then he tilted his head a little, like it hurt him to say the next part. “My Marcus?”That made something inside me snap. My hand tightened around the grip of the gun. I wanted to pull the trigger, I swear I did.“Stop calling him your Marcus,” I growle
THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 30: "MISTAKE SENT ME— BLAME HER"
DANIEL'S POVAdrian had already seen me through the window. I didn’t know how, but his eyes found me up there, even though I was standing on the third floor of my mansion. I thought I was safe, hidden by height and distance. But that didn’t matter to Adrian. He had already stretched out his gun from below, calm and ready. He didn’t care that I was up high. His aim didn’t follow the law of physics; it followed his will. Even if I ran, even if I disappeared behind walls, I had this gut feeling that the bullet would find me. Adrian’s bullet wouldn’t obey logic or science. It would only obey him— tge lack of MISTAKESThen, out of nowhere, I heard something I wasn’t supposed to hear. A voice. One that made my entire body stiffen."Adrian!"It was Marcus.Marcus? He was supposed to be asleep. What the hell was he doing outside?I looked down quickly, and there he was— Marcus. My heartbeat quickened. He was walking toward Adrian, stepping right over the dead bodies of my men like they were j
THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 29: "HELP! MY MAGIC’S ON LOW BATTERY"
DANIEL'S POVGideon is growing fast. Too fast.He’s getting bigger in New York City— bigger than I expected. And the other kingpins? They’ve started noticing him. They’re watching him. Whispering about him. Some even want to meet him. They’re starting to think he’s something special. Something worth keeping an eye on. But none of this would’ve happened without me.And why?Because of Liam.Seeing Liam close to Marcus, make something in me snapped. I couldn’t just sit by and watch my other self take Marcus from me. I know it sounds strange— crazy even. But I’ve always known there was more than just this world. And seeing Liam... someone who looked exactly like me, act like me, move like me... it shook me to my core.If I had to give up the drug game to protect Marcus, I would do it. I didn’t care about the power anymore. Not if Marcus was at risk. I didn’t want to lose him, not now, not ever.But lately, things haven’t been right. Not with me.Ever since I found out about Liam’s existe
THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 28: MISTAKE? NEVER HEARD OF HER
ADRIAN'S POVI still can’t believe it.Someone actually came to this world because of love?It sounds like a joke, something out of a badly written book. But this isn’t fiction. It’s real. Marcus told me himself. He looked me in the eye and said there’s a guy named Liam who looks exactly like Daniel. And not just that— he said Liam came here for him. For love.That made my skin crawl.To me, Liam is not just another face. He’s a threat. A competitor. And you know one thing about me?I hate competitors.Daniel was bad enough. I’ve had to deal with him breathing down my neck for months. And now, there’s Liam—a lookalike, probably even worse. Someone from another world, just showing up out of nowhere, thinking he can take Marcus from me? No. That’s not happening. Not in this world.That’s one of the reasons I joined the Dogs of Hell’s Kitchen in the first place. Not just for safety, not just for protection, but for power. Control. I needed help taking down those who stood in my way. Thos
THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 27: "IN CASE OF FUTURE MURDER, BREAK IN"
MARCUS'S POVGetting into Adrian’s house was way too easy. Too damn easy, and that made my stomach twist.I already knew where he kept his keys. He never changed that hiding spot— not even after we broke up. That said a lot about him, didn’t it? Still careless. Still trusting the world not to betray him. Or maybe… maybe he never expected me to betray him. Maybe deep down, he thought I would never come back with a gun in my hand.He was wrong.When we broke up, I didn’t give the spare key back. I just kept it. Maybe I knew this day would come. Maybe I was holding on to it, thinking I’d need it— for closure, for revenge, or maybe just to feel like I still had a part of him.I walked to the door, looked around once, and unlocked it quietly. No one saw me. I slipped in like a shadow. The house smelled the same. Like wine, cologne, and old records. I shut the door and gave it a little kick from behind, just to make sure it settled into place without drawing attention. Then I stood there fo
THE OTHER ME WANT MY MAN Chapter 26: “WHO’S WHO AND WHY IS HE HOT?”
MARCUS'S POVI’ve been scared since Liam told me the truth.He didn’t say it like someone trying to scare me or warn me gently. No. He said it like someone who had lived it— over and over again. The way he looked at me when he spoke left no space for doubt. It was like he had seen it a thousand times, each one ending the same way. He said, “In every world, every version of you ends up dying… and Adrian is always the one who kills you.”Adrian. My ex.That name alone was enough to send a chill through me, but hearing that he was the one fated to end my life… it did something else. It shook something inside me that I didn’t even know could be touched anymore.It made me feel doomed.And that’s when everything about Liam started to make sense. Why he did what he did. Why he made a deal with a supernatural being. Why he risked everything, even his soul, just to come back in time. But he didn’t come back to save his Marcus— his version of me. No.He was tricked here. To this world. For me.
