Velvet & Venom
He's the villain I was never supposed to touch. I'm the weakness he was trained to destroy. I met him in the dark- velvet voice, venomous smile, and eyes that promised sin. He saved me once. Then ruined me twice. Now I'm his obsession. Bound by secrets, bruised by fate, we play a game with no rules- where surrender means pleasure... and losing means begging. They told me he'd break my heart. They didn't warn me he'd own my soul. He's the fire. I'm the girl who should've stayed cold.
Details
- Age Group:New Adult (18-25)
- Manuscript TypeSingle Chapter
- Draft Number:Final Draft
- Word Count (Rounded Up):Under 2,000 words
- Spice Level3 Peppers (regular spice)
Story Type:
- Novel
Primary Genre:
- Romance
Themes & Tropes
- Dark
- Drama
- Enemies-To-Lovers
- Mystery
- 18+
Requirements & Requests
Requirements: Must be 18+ (no exceptions) Familiarity with dark romance or morally gray tropes Can give feedback within 3 days of receiving the chapter You can reply with quick bullet notes or a few detailed paragraphs — your comfort! Request: Does the opening hook grab you instantly? Are you invested in the chemistry between the leads? Does the world feel immersive? Would you keep reading? Anything that felt unclear, slow, or too fast?
Comparable Stories:
1. "His Vow of Vengeance" – by Sadie Vance 2. "Kiss Me Like a Killer" – by Nova Lark 3. "Tarnished Obsession" – by Lyla Forge
Trigger Warnings:
1. Violence & Threats – Includes pursuit by armed guards, implied off-page violence, physical threats. 2. Power Imbalance – Contains scenes with a dominant male lead who exerts control over the heroine. 3. Non-Consensual Undertones / Dubious Consent – The initial kiss and forced proximity carry coercive, intense energy that some readers may interpret as dubcon (common in dark romance tropes). 4. Gun Mentions / Weaponry – Presence of armed guards and a concealed knife. 5. Emotional Manipulation – Psychological tension between the leads, including control, intimidation, and possessive behavior. 6. Mature Themes – Includes sensual tension, adult language, and 18+ romantic content implied. ⚠️ This is a dark romance containing themes of obsession, danger, and morally gray characters. Please read at your discretion. Full list of trigger warnings in the post description.
Manuscript Format
- Google Doc
- Word Online
- PDF