Book two in The Aftermath Duology. After escaping the man who stole and raised them, Elara and Kai begin their first real chance at life. Now surrounded by people who genuinely care - a new guardian, a safe home, and the growing bond with their four older brothers - they finally have space to breathe, to heal, and to discover who they are outside of fear. But healing isn't simple. And safety isn't guaranteed. As the twins adjust to their new world, they struggle with trust, identity, and the emotional distance between who they were forced to be and who they want to become. Their brothers, desperate to reconnect, must learn patience and gentleness as they rebuild a family that was shattered long ago. Just they Elara and Kai believe they might be safe; signs emerge that the past isn't finished with them. Ivan is still out there - and the people who helped hide the twins for years aren't ready to let go. Old enemies are closer than anyone realizes, watching from the edges, waiting for the right moment to strike back. Revenge is coming. And not everything - or everyone - is what they seem. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, the twins and their family must navigate the fragile balance between healing and survival. Danger lurks beneath the surface, threatening to tear apart everything they've just begun to rebuild.

IN WHICH layla may applies for love island just for fun. she never expected to actually get a response, much less an opportunity to be an og girl. now, she's flying out to fiji, with the vain hopes of finding the man she needs. OR IN WHICH jonah abott just wants a woman who's head over heels in love with him. especially after his girlfriend broke it off with him on the day he was going to propose. he needs someone new to complete him. [ NOT an oc x oc ] [ love island USA season 8 ] [ 2026 ]

In Figure Eight, power comes with rules. And the Blakes never break them. Halston Blake was raised on loyalty and legacy. She speaks when it's safe, smiles when it's expected, and never - ever - crosses to the other side of the island. The Blakes were raised to hate all Pogues. Especially boys like JJ Maybank - impulsive, unrefined, dangerous. But JJ doesn't care who she is. Doesn't care what her last name means. And that's what makes him so dangerous. To her. To her family. To everything she was raised to protect. Because once you touch fire, you don't walk away unburned. Follows the events of Outer Banks Seasons 1-4 with a sharper queen, a slower fall, and a few twists.

❝ 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐈'𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇, 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄'𝐒 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐄 𝐀 𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇 ❞ 𓂃 ♬ ˖ ﾟ love island usa ━ season eight ✦˚₊ ‧ fem oc x caleb mcdaniel 𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 ! ━━━━━━ ↳ status ━ complete © whiteebeauty '26

Ron Weasley and Alison Malfoy have been enemies since first year. Ron hates everything about her. Her silky blonde hair, her bright blue eyes, and most of all how much power she has over him and everyone else in the school. Even though Alison is the cruel and evil "Queen of Slytherin" she has a soft spot for Ronald Weasley and she would protect him with everything in her power. This story takes place in their fifth year of Hogwarts.

oc x johnny storm **** amelia day had a difficult childhood, and when her uncle ben pulled her out of the distressing environment, she had no idea just how much her life would change. but is it for the better or worst? on one hand, she's using her smarts for good, but on the other, the lies she has to keep just keep building and building...

Mirabel never knew what family was like-until the truth tore her world apart. Switched at birth and raised by a man she believed to be her father, her life has been a relentless struggle for survival. But when the shadow of her past finally catches up, Mirabel is thrust into the opulent yet dangerous world of her real family-a ruthless mafia dynasty she never knew existed. Six brothers, each darker and colder than the last, greet her not with love or relief, but with cruelty and contempt. Instead of the warmth of reunion, Mirabel faces suspicion, rejection, and a sinister game of power where trust is a luxury she cannot afford. In a world where loyalty is bought with blood and betrayal hides behind every smile, how far will Mirabel go to claim her place? And what secrets lie beneath the polished mask of her family's empire? Prepare to dive into a story of shattered identities, dark secrets, and survival against impossible odds. Mirabel's journey is just beginning-and in this world, the line between protector and enemy is dangerously thin. ______ {Sometimes I'd laugh to myself in the empty halls, the sound brittle and broken, because what kind of teenager thinks about dying more than they think about living? What kind of girl feels like her bones and her blood are her only companions? The kind of girl I had become}.

Her mind had erased her family years ago. Forgotten them, like they had never existed. In much the same way, Anastasia Volkov had been removed from her family. Sent away. Forgotten, like she never existed. Then, one day, she was summoned to come home... ....... The Volkov family is powerful and feared. Five formidable brothers and one beautiful younger sister. To everyone, they look perfect. Like nothing is missing. But they are wrong. Walls remember they were once seven. When Anastasia returns, people whisper about her. Difficult, unstable, dangerous. Some say she tried to hurt her sister. Others say her family hid her away to protect themselves. She doesn't know what is true. She can't remember any of it. Yet someone wanted her back home. But in a house full of secrets, being noticed might be the most dangerous mistake.