Every morning, Serenity shows up to the office before anyone else - including Ezra Langford, her infamously cold, calculating, and annoyingly attractive boss. She brings him coffee, not because he asks, but because she wants to - always with a handwritten quote on the cup, something cheesy, optimistic, and completely not his style. Or so she thinks. Because while Ezra never says thank you, never even cracks a smile... he's kept every single cup lid with her notes. Hidden in the bottom drawer of his desk, they're the only bright spot in his otherwise grayscale life. But when Serenity's warmth starts to get under his skin - and into his heart - he'll have to decide if he's brave enough to step out of hiding and tell her the truth: She's not just his coffee girl. She's the only reason he still believes in good things. »»-------¤-------«« "So, uh... any regrets on the merger yet?" "Only that Chase ordered shrimp from that place on 8th again." I laugh, too hard and too quickly. "You didn't like it?" "It tastes like regret." I grin. "That's what he said about your budgeting spreadsheet." Ezra's mouth twitches. Not a smile, not really. But close. I should say something professional. Something normal. Instead- "Do you really read them?" I ask softly. He looks up. "The quotes," I clarify, nervous now. "Do you actually read them, or... just collect them?" His eyes hold mine. There's no teasing in them. No cold, hard CEO mask. "I read them," he says. »»-------¤-------«« Word Count: 26, 074

In the heart of 1950s Hollywood-a world defined by glamour, secrecy, and societal expectations-an unlikely bond forms between two women on opposite sides of the spotlight. Lana Chastain is the epitome of a movie star: stunning, enigmatic, and endlessly desired by millions. But behind the dazzling façade lies a woman trapped in a toxic marriage, haunted by loneliness, and searching for something real. Ruby Jamison, a young, aspiring screenwriter from South Dakota, arrives in Hollywood with wide eyes and big dreams. Hired as Lana's assistant, she finds herself drawn to the actress for reasons beyond admiration; there's a connection she can't ignore. As their friendship deepens, Ruby becomes Lana's confidante, a role that pulls her closer to a world she's only dreamed of-and to feelings she's never dared to explore. But in a time and place where their romance is forbidden, both women must navigate the thrill and terror of a hidden love. Through late-night script rehearsals, stolen glances on set, and whispered secrets in private trailers, they discover that some connections are too powerful to resist.

It's Collette's first day of senior year and she already can't wait for it to be over. She's a good student with an even bigger reputation to her teachers, all but one. Valentina Fairbourne is new to teaching in this high school. Bigger pay, smaller classes. What could go wrong? Virtually nothing. But what about one student? Can things remain professional between the two? Strictly teacher and student? [THERE ARE ERRORS in this book! So many errors & they will get fixed soon enough. I just write for fun & none of it is professional. Please beware of these before you read further!]

I watch as she pulled his head back and slit is throat, the blood spewed out. I felt like I was about to vomit, Victoria had a wide, frightening smile on her face. After he finally took his last breathe she threw his head down. "See now he can't hurt you anymore." I stepped back as she got closer to me. "Come on, don't be like that love." I ignored her and kept backing away until I hit the door. I turned around to try and open it but it was locked. She grabbed my shoulders and turned me to face her. "I told you to stop Y/n. Why can't you just listen for once?" she pinned my wrists above my head. "Please." I could hardly breath. "Please leave me alone." "God I love it when you beg." ~~~~~ "She's so mesmerizing, I love her more than she will ever know." -Victoria ch.6 "In fact she's pretty much my guardian angel. She saved me from my parents, that marriage, and she saved me from myself." -Serene ch.18 Disclaimer- I do not own the cover picture, but the story is all from my own imagination. Warning- this story contains murder, kidnapping, torturing, sexual acts, Non-consesual sexual acts, and cursing.

Valary Ryans, a girl stolen away and given powers she never wanted, is suddenly presented with the opportunity of revenge on the person who took everything from her. Rescued from Hydra by the Avengers, she learns what it truly means to be a hero and a good person, not only to others, but also to herself. But the Avengers, and the person she begins to fall in love with, start to question her loyalties when they fully realize her past and her purpose. Yelena Belova x fem oc *I do not own any of the Marvel characters. Only I own my original characters and the story*

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝘼𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧. [Wanda Maximoff x Reader] • • BOOK 1 ➤ Age of Ultron - Post Age of Ultron ✅ BOOK 2 ➤ Pre Civil War - Civil War ✅ BOOK 3 ➤ Infinity War - Endgame ✅ BOOK 4 ➤ WandaVision ✅

Another delusional and obsessed Stane goes hot on the heels of Tony Stark and his girlfriend, who just so happens to be his archenemy's ex-fiancée. 【BOOK ONE】 【tony stark x fem!OC】 ©maybemarvel 2022.

Meet Valentina Montenegro, whose inevitable charm helped pave her road to fame. Being one of this decade's most respected lawyers, Valentina's hard work and effort helped her achieve and create a name for herself, allowing her to open her own Law Firm. With her luxuriant, wavy brownish blonde hair and her remarkable plump lips, she managed to turn heads of every passer-by. Meet Anthony Stark, genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. The mere mention of his name had women dropping their panties and had men burning with jealousy. He has the power to walk into a room and hold your attention without even uttering a word or glancing your way. Undoubtedly, she was one of the most enchanting women he had ever encountered. But she saw the pain behind that signature smirk. She saw the hurt in his brown eyes when everyone else paid no mind, and so she helped him. She helped him be the man he is today. Standing by him through everything. She was a shoulder to cry on in times of grief, and a source of guidance if he ever did lose his way. She was the centre of his world. She was everything he ever needed. Only she wasn't his. And he knew that someday.... She would leave like the rest of them. **** "You're my friend and you'll always be in my life, but...she's it." **** "You go without it long enough, and you realise it's everything." **** Contains mature scenes and strong language, read at your own risk.

Everybody's got a past. But Anna Lewis doesn't remember a thing about hers. One moment she was at home with her husband and baby, the next one she found herself in a dark motel room with a metal-limbed man who tells her she's a lethal assassin. That idea seems impossible for her and yet, there's a file compiling her missions and victims of the past decade and a half. Now the only option she has is to survive is to stick to the mysterious man that abducted her. She decides to spend the following years trying to find the truth about her past not bearing in mind that, in reality, is the truth that hunts her down. Set during the events of Captain America: Civil War and forward in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [COMING ON OCTOBER, 2019] DECEMBER, 1991 copyright © apxrez™ 2019 (and, of course, Marvel)

Danielle Marsh is a highly regarded detective known for her meticulous attention to detail and her unwavering commitment to justice. However, Danielle harbors a dark, subconscious secret: by night, she becomes a sleepwalking murderer, enacting brutal killings in the style of angel sacrifices. As she delves deeper into a series of gruesome murders terrorizing the city, she is unaware that she is, in fact, hunting herself.