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Contrast by jaderact
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A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine
Together by faith by aaberg_mathilda
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Alexander (Alec) Lightwood is 18 years old and studies at a college in New York. After the tragic incident where he accidentally "came out" to his parents, Alec left his whole family behind and decided to start from the beginning. But what happens when Alec one day finds a number written in one of his favourite novels? Will he put his shy personality away and text the number, or will he act like it isn't there? Magnus Bane is 19 years old and openly bisexual. Together with his abusive stepfather, he lives in an old apartment in Brooklyn where he has been living since the day his mother died. Besides everything that Magnus has to go through at home, his life is pretty boring. But what happens when a unknown number texts him, and has it something to do with the fact that Magnus wrote down his number in one of his favourite novels? Will Magnus answer or is he afraid to open up to more people that might break his heart? This is an AU = which basically means that there are no Shadowhunters, demons or Warlocks. The age different between Alec and Magnus is only 1 year (which it definitely not is in the show, just saying) The adorable Magnus Bane and the hot Alexander Lightwood owns by the extraordinary show called Shadowhunters?
Arrested // Malec  by aaberg_mathilda
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Alec Lightwood is 21 years old and has promptly been arrested for being complicit in a group assault on a older gentleman that tried to commit rape on his younger sister, Isabelle Lightwood. The punishment is 5 years behind bars and not enough with that, the one who captured Alec is his very own brother, Jace Herondale. Jace has been a part of the NY police department for about a year now and even though his own sister was the victim this time, he can't choose family before his job. He swore an ode when he first got his badge and that is something he won't give up on that easy, not even for Alec. 5 years in prison may seem like an eternity and that is exactly what Alec expects it to be, but what he didn't expect was to meet Magnus Bane. He's 23 years old and arrested for murdering his very own stepfather, but the reason isn't what everyone thinks it is. It's much worse. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Magnus doesn't quiet know what's real or not, but one thing he knows for sure is that ever since Alec Lightwood arrived at the prison, the voices in his head has begun to disappear. The question is, will Magnus be able to survive the silence?
𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐞 [COMPLETE] by ashanaexo
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[ Featured Wattpad Editors Pick ] "𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞, 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫." ~~~ ♛ 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 Chasing a dream that wasn't hers, Sage decides to leave modeling in her past. Yet this journey is more difficult than she anticipated. The relentless stares and online torment of the industry has damaged her more than she lets on. In order to aid her fresh start at Syracuse University, Sage is given no other choice but to attend counseling. There she's forced to reveal all her deepest secrets, while sitting across from a boy much closer to her than she thought. A brooding tattooed covered boy who also attends against his will. Preoccupied with her reputation, love was never in the timeline for Sage, until now. ♛ 𝙕𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 After having his heart broken in high school, Zachs closed off demeanor and little to none social life is understandable, justified even. But Zachs uncontrollable anger off and on the football field has cost his team more wins than they can count. When his Coach gives him an ultimatum that could make or break his captain chances, he has no choice but to attend counseling. But there he didn't expect to break all his set in stone rules for her. A girl that has him forgetting why he was so angry in the first place. Love was lethal, demanding and most of all unpredictable. With the blazing mess of Zach and Sages personal lives, how the hell would these two survive. And most importantly who would burn first ? ➳ 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗢𝗩 𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙎 #𝟭 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 #𝟭 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 #𝟭 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗼𝘆
Crossing Paths by gmaeewrites
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|18+| Tatum Kingston, daughter of the leader of the Red Bloods Mafia forced to look for a hand in marriage only at 19. She crosses paths with Sicilian mafia leader Lucian Sicilian, nicknamed 'The Devil' for his no remorse. "How old are you?" I realise I've never asked. "24" he deadpans. "You're old," I scrunch my nose. "We're only 4 years apart, Tate," he defends himself. I roll my eyes. "When I'm 26 you'll be 30, old," I flick his forehead. "Did you just flick me?" he gaped. "No," I flick him again. #1 Italian #1 protective #4 drama #5 badboy #11 mafia #2 hot #1 tattoos #1 funny #3 queen #1 leader #2 criminal #1 boyxgirl #1 French #2 seduction
Melting the Ice by bourbonvanilla
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Analeigh Kerrigan is chasing her dream of becoming one of the best figure skaters in the world. Zach Crawford is already living his dream of being the best ice hockey player. Their paths collide unexpectedly. But they have a lot of things in common. They both live on the skates. They both love the sound of their skates sliding against ice. And they both know the pain of falling down on the ice. Analeigh hides more than she shows to the world. She's a mystery and Zach sees her as a challenge. He wants to get her to open up her petals and bloom for him. And Zach Crawford is known for loving a good challenge.
Lilah by AshlynPope
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She's a wild, free spirit who sees the good in everyone, and he's the hardened, bad-tempered loner who wants nothing to do with her-yet no matter how hard he tries to push her away, she's the one temptation he can't escape. *** He's never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she says every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other. She's never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find it, whether he likes it or not. It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites. *** "You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing. He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl. He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away. "You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering. "I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk. *** #1 in Young Adult #9 in Badboy #1 in Cold #3 in Goodgirl #1 in Sweetheart #14 in Love *** *Warning* This story contains mature themes (language, scenes)
𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐬 ✓ (publishing 2026) by alexandramariewrites
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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞? 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞. Nothing in life has come easily to Chase. He's had to work for everything he's gotten until she comes along and feels like the big break he's been waiting for all his life. Lexi may have stumbled into his arms, but he's going to have to fight like hell to keep her there; to earn himself a spot in her life, in her heart. But Chase knows that she's worth it, and he's no stranger to hard work. Lexi wants to be free, and Greenville is the key to the platinum shackles keeping her from escaping the dollhouse of a home she grew up in. Everything about her new home breathes color into her dull life, and she's not going to give it up for anything. She's going to make it on her own, and nobody is going to underestimate her this time. Lexi is built from materials much stronger than porcelain. Her high hopes may finally be within reach, and she doesn't plan on letting anything or anyone distract her from her future, at least not for more than one night. Apparently, Chase didn't get the memo.
LÀ OÙ LES CŒURS S'ÉTEIGNENT - TOME UN by unfadedthorns
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Là où les coeurs s'éteignent - tome un : enivrer. « cœurs trop vides, têtes trop remplies » Elle avait encore en tête l'instant précis où toute sa vie avait basculé, où elle s'était retrouvée seule, sa santé vacillante l'accompagnant comme une ombre noire prête à la rafler et l'emmener avec elle pour l'éternité. Elle avait encore en mémoire la dernière seconde, le dernier souffle de vie, et les derniers mots de cette personne-ci. À quatre ans, elle avait déjà regardé la mort dans les yeux, sans trembler. Il se repassait le film encore et encore dans sa tête, prenant drogue et alcool pour l'éteindre et trouver un peu de calme. Il se demandait sans cesse, s'il avait pu se sauver, s'il avait pu s'aider. S'il avait été le fils parfait, aurait-il vécu cela ? Ils étaient mourants. À petit feu, depuis leur plus jeune âge, ils se faisaient consumer par cette vie qu'on leur avait pourtant vendu comme si belle. Mais la vie n'était pas belle, là où les coeurs s'éteignent. {ROMANCE PSYCHOLOGIQUE POUR PUBLIC AVERTI} - @unfadedthorns Dédiée à @nayaheaven.
5 Ways to Ruin Casey Brandt by writingbyjillian
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[ongoing] what if the boy who ruined your life comes crashing back into it? ✰ ✰ ✰ Briar Elliot's worst fear just came true. Casey Brandt is to blame.