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5000 Nights of Obsession

A Twisted Gatsby Story (Tales of Obsession, Book 1)

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This dark book isn’t a fairy tale or romance. There is no Prince Charming, only an irredeemable villain and the object of his desire. His OBSESSION.

I felt his eyes on me everywhere I went.

I recognized his smell lingering within my home.

I even sensed his presence in my sleep.

It was too late by the time I found the monster hiding under my bed. He had wedged himself into my life, cornering me with nowhere to run.

The worst part?

The world adored him, but no one knew the devil lurking underneath the beautiful mask—no one except for me.

Manipulative, cold, and remorseless, Axel Trimalchio was a certified psychopath hiding in plain sight. He was fixated on me and would never stop chasing me.

He was determined to make me his... even though I already belonged to someone else..

*This book isn't listed in the Romance category, and Axel shouldn't be considered a hero. Check the author's content warnings before proceeding.

©2023 Drethi A (P)2025 Drethi A Gothic Horror
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Piya and Axels story will take you on a wild emotional ride 14 years have separated them and their lives have changed Axels obsession has only grown but Piya is married with a daughter, but not all is at it seems. Well written steamy, drama desires a greats gatsby retelling at its best!.

Great duel narration brings the story to life for an engaging listen

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5000 Nights of Obsession is a book I came across on Instagram, and I thought: dark romance, Great Gatsby retelling, stalker MMC—sign me up! And I have to say, this book does it quite well. It incorporates elements of The Great Gatsby, especially in the characters. For example, Jay Ambani is a lot like Tom Buchanan (though some argue he resembles Jay Gatsby), and his wife, Piya Ambani, plays the role of Daisy. Our version of Jay, however, is Zane Trimalchio, who Piya dubs Axel the night they meet at her brother’s wedding. Zane comes from the wrong side of the tracks—he’s not wealthy, and he DJs at a venue that hosts weddings and events to make ends meet. The story opens in the present, giving us a glimpse of Piya’s (34) married life to Jay (51). They’ve been married for over 13 years and have a gifted 12-year-old daughter, Poppy. They attend a party hosted by Piya’s best friend, Jordan. Jay, who owns a hedge fund, needs to make connections, so attending these social events is part of the job. At the party, the owner of the mansion, Axel/Zane (35), can’t take his eyes off of Piya—no surprise, since he’s known her for almost 14 years. Zane isn’t letting her go again. Flashback to 14 years ago, during Piya’s brother’s wedding. Piya, feeling the pressure of her family’s expectations, has always had trouble with relationships. Her family wants her to become more “appropriate,” stop dating “losers,” and settle down. Being Indian, there are also cultural expectations regarding how she should act and dress. When Piya doesn't follow the dress code for the ceremony, her brother reprimands her, even uninviting her from the wedding. This leaves Piya feeling isolated, trying to avoid attention and looking like she crashed the wedding. But one person can’t stop staring at her: Axel. Determined to rebel, Piya creates a bucket list to get all her “rebelliousness” out of her system over the weekend, vowing to become more proper starting Monday. Axel decides to join her. The story alternates between the past and present, revealing how Jay and Piya got together and fell in love. Although it wasn’t easy, Jay is a solid character—not as selfish or arrogant as his Gatsby counterpart. He truly loves Piya and Poppy. He may be neglectful at times, but his actions are motivated by deeper reasons. Now, Axel—let me tell you, I know how toxic this can seem, but… I. DON’T. CARE. Axel is obsessed, swoony, and utterly invested in Piya. From the moment they met, he’s been focused on improving himself and his career to be worthy of her. Like Jay Gatsby, he throws elaborate parties, hoping she’ll walk through the door. He even hires Piya’s best friend, Jordan, as his publicist just to stay connected. Axel’s house faces the venue where they first met, and the green light on the dock across the lake serves as a constant reminder of his obsession (a clear Gatsby reference). He doesn’t like anyone touching her—whether it's security guards or other women and men. If anyone gets too close, he’s growling louder than a pitbull. He’s O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D. I also love the diversity in the characters. Piya and Jay are Indian, and their culture is woven throughout the book. Although I guessed the major plot twist, I still appreciated how the author built it up. Drethi reveals information gradually, keeping readers on edge. The angst in this story is exactly the kind I love. Even though I predicted the twist, I was still hooked, always wondering what would happen next. As for the spice, the book is more plot-driven than spice-driven, but the spice definitely adds to the story. There’s some noncon/dubcon (I’d call it more dubcon, though some might argue the somnophilia angle makes it noncon). Axel does break into Piya’s house while she’s sleeping, thinking her husband has returned. She believes it’s Jay, but it’s actually Axel, so the situation is murky. Also, while there’s cheating between Jay and Piya (Piya cheats on Jay), it’s never directly addressed—though there are hints that Jay might know. The spice is well-balanced, enhancing the story without overshadowing it. The ending is bittersweet: Jay becomes ill with the same disease that claimed his father’s life and eventually dies. While it wasn’t as heartbreaking as I expected (since I was rooting for Axel), it was still emotional to see Piya and Poppy there with him. Piya and Axel end up together after Piya has had time to grieve Jay’s passing. Though Piya struggled with her feelings throughout the story, she loved both her husband and Axel. Her love for Jay grew gradually, but her love for Axel was intense and explosive—the kind of fireworks people associate with true love. The audiobook was well-narrated, and the characters’ voices suited them perfectly. There’s no epilogue, but none is needed. The story ends with a HEA/HFN for Piya and Axel. I’ll definitely be reading Poppy’s book next.

Obsessed, Toxic, and Full of Angst

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First of all- New to me author. As always these narrator’s smashed it. I absolutely love the plot line & twists - i actually hated her husband for most of the book lol God what a plot twist lol I love this book honestly. if you like a villain to stay a villain with a great plot that you cant stop listening to - then is the book for you.

I am officially obsessed

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lovely written and had me hooked ❤️🖤I couldn't put it down xx I'll be finding more books by this author

loved

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Mind games.
Ive read a few books that keep you guessing what’s going on right til the end. I’m not really sure what genre it’s classed as… suspense or mystery maybe.

This is a morally grey book and at times it’s disturbing.

From the reviews I read they suggested going in blind for this read so I did. 5000 Nights of Obsession is definitely a one time read situation or at least for me. I honestly didn’t have a clue why this story was off and it kept me guessing right till the end.

It’s a Great Gatsby retelling. I’ve only seen the film once and I remember it being a bit strange. This book fits that theme.

I listened to 5000 Nights of obsession on audio. For me that’s the best way to enjoy this book. It cost me £3.49 with my KU subscription.

At the start of the book the main character isn’t introduced by name. As the story unravels we find out her name and background but I don’t want to spoil anything.

She’s a woman who’s stalked by a celebrity DJ, but all the way through your left wondering how she feels about him.

Axel is an anti hero, stalker and an obsessive. This book is not described as a romance. It’s dark and unhinged.

If you fancy something different and want to keep guessing until the end this is exactly that. Hold on to your morally grey hat.

RARE25 Morally Grey Readathon. Book one out of twenty.

Mind games

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