Ling Ling Kwong is a celebrated singer-songwriter whose voice has made millions feel less alone. At home, she is absent-lost to alcohol, drugs, anger, and the slow violence of self-destruction. Each relapse erases another promise, another memory, another piece of the woman her family once knew. Her wife, Orm Kornnaphat, was once a supermodel worshipped by the world. She gave it all up for a life that now feels like endurance rather than choice. She raises their two children in the shadow of Ling Ling's addiction, teaching them how to be quiet, how to watch, how not to hope too loudly. Love has become vigilance; marriage has become containment. As Ling Ling spirals, the family fractures in small, irreversible ways. There is no dramatic collapse-only accumulation: missed birthdays, locked doors, shame passed down like inheritance. Orm is left with a final, unbearable question: when staying only teaches your children how to survive someone, not love them, is leaving an act of cruelty-or the last remaining form of mercy? [Disclaimer] This work is a piece of fan fiction and is intended for entertainment purposes only. This story contains mature themes, including but not limited to drug use and abuse, as well as other potentially sensitive topics. Reader discretion is advised.

"And you kept smiling at him." "I was being polite," I whispered weakly. "Mm." The sound she made sent another shiver through me. My pulse spiked immediately. She lowered herself close to the side of my face, her breath fanning my ear. She whispered darkly, "well, baby girl." She nipped my ear then. "Tonight..." Her hand came up to my throat. Not hurting Not choking. But firm enough to steal my breath away. Then she pulled back a little to look at my lips. Her gaze rose to my eyes then. Eyes dark. Pupils blown wide. "I'm not going to be." ... Jules has always lived carefully-balancing expectations, responsibilities, and the quiet weight of a world that doesn't always leave room for uncertainty. But everything begins to shift when she meets Jeanna, a confident and composed businesswoman who disrupts the rhythm of Jules' guarded life in the most unexpected way. What starts as a connection neither of them fully understands slowly deepens into something impossible to ignore. Jeanna is patient, steady, and unwavering in a way Jules has never experienced before-offering her not just affection, but space to grow, to question, and to choose for herself. Set against the backdrop of a conservative environment, this story explores identity, courage, and the complexity of choosing love when it feels like everything else is at stake. At its core, it's about two women finding their way to each other-not perfectly, but honestly.

2026 Watty Awards Shortlist Finalist! Helena Pierce has it all. A company built from nothing, wealth, a best friend who knows her better than she knows herself, and a brother who would move mountains for her. On paper, her life is flawless. But perfection doesn't fill the emptiness. Helena is lonely and love has never come easily, and when it did, her need for control always pushed it away. She rules every part of her life with iron precision, and that same power keeps her from letting anyone in. Helena doesn't know how to surrender - and maybe, deep down, she fears what would happen if she did. ❁ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ˋˏ༻❁༺ˎˊ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ❁ June Holloway refuses to back down. Words are power, and behind a screen, she wields them all. Declared deaf at six, though she had struggled to hear long before, she controls her world from home, safe from the noise and chaos she can't fully navigate... but safety has a price. She has her work, a best friend who never leaves her side, and a brother who would give his life for her. Yet love has always been complicated. Speaking, hearing, connecting - it should be simple, but for June, it's a battle she fights again and again, never easily won. Even so, she keeps trying. Even so, she refuses to be silenced. ❁ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ˋˏ༻❁༺ˎˊ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ❁ Since June starts working for Helena, things begin to unfold and feelings grow quietly, almost unnoticed. Both hide behind screens, careful and measured, yet there is a pull between them they can't ignore. Every word, every message lingers a little longer, makes them think a little more. Neither is ready to admit how much they want it to go further. Helena doesn't know June is deaf, and could that secret change everything between them? #1 under #lesbian 1/9/26 #1 under #wlw 1/11/26 #1 under #sapphic 1/12/26 #1 under #girls 3/15/26

Professor x Student | wlw | Age gap Lily Miller is a responsible, kind-hearted twenty-year-old who fell in love with philosophy as a child. She's had her fair share of worries all the way from her father's death to carrying the weight of her mother's struggles on her shoulders. She's used to being the strong one and smiling through life no matter how hard it gets. When Lily starts at a new school she quickly becomes interested in the ethics and morality teacher who commands the classroom with her gaze alone. Most students have already made their mind up about her: strict, cold, ruthless. But Lily sees past the masks Heidi Harrington hides behind. Is Heidi unable to resist the effect Lily has on her? Will the two women find in each other what they've long stopped believing in? Highest rankings: #1 olderwomen #1 philosophy #1 lesbianromance #1 txs #1 girlfriend #1 womensfiction #2 femxfem #3 lesbianfiction #4 wlw #5 sapphic #6 womanxwoman

When 32-year-old pediatric surgeon Charlie Grace woke up one morning and decided to leave her life in New York behind, she didn't just quit her job - she abandoned her family, her home, all that she's ever known. With nothing but a job waiting for her in Los Angeles, she goes searching for a fresh start, whatever that looks like. Enter Artemis Stark, the head of neurosurgery at Thomas Stark Memorial Hospital. Artemis was born in a family of famous surgeons. She is used to controlling every aspect of her life, especially at work. So, when Charlie comes crashing through, all bubbly and perky, it is as infuriating as it is intriguing. Forced to work together in this fast-paced, high-pressure, life-and-death environment, Charlie's humour and quick wit clash with Artemis's brooding and serious demeanour. The two learn to work together despite their differences. But with the intensity of saving lives and navigating their own personal lives, they need an outlet. And maybe they find that they're not so different after all. Maybe they discover that their needs align perfectly. And maybe, just maybe, there might be more to it than patients and surgeries. -- This story is entirely my work of fiction. All characters and fictional places are from my own creation. I hope you enjoy it!

Fake love on screen. Real tension off it. Luna Grey has rules: no co-stars, no mess, no vulnerability. Sam O'Connell is the industry's newest wildcard. They're supposed to play lovers in the biggest queer film of the year. But the glances linger too long. The almost-kisses feel too real. And Hollywood is always watching. It's only acting... until it isn't.

This is a girlxgirl story. June Parker absolutely hated Adrienne Andrews. She's hated her ever since Adrienne pushed her down the stairs in the second grade, ratted her out for cheating on a history test in the fourth, and especially when she stole the deserving title of volleyball captain from her. Adrienne Andrews absolutely hated June Parker. She always thought she was a self-entitled blonde that always got what she wanted. Plus, she's been out to get Adrienne ever since she accidentally pushed her off the stairs in the second grade. Now, June Parker has it out for her ever since she was named the girl's volleyball captain. So when a weird encounter happens at a party, it brings the two together in cute, awkward situations that'll end the long-standing feud between each other. A comedic love story about two girls that once hated each other will result in drama, laughs, and a lot of bickering.

Olive Mencher, a finishing senior at Columbia University in New Yorks most expensive entering a career in Journalism. Her life is finally beginning when she lands an internship with one of the biggest magazine companies in New York. Toughening out the 23-year-old mind, she thought she would be just as nervous starting the job but she was even more nervous meeting Blake Sloan. Blake Sloan, famous for her mother's reputation but gets even on the ranking by becoming the Chief Executive Officer of the film industry. Prior to being the fieriest red-head in New York and Los Angeles, she was a little soul of an ice-queen as well. Handling the pressure of fame with her fire did she come across Olive Mencher as a mistake or lover. . . ? (WARNING: THIS BOOK HAS SEXUAL VIEWS / CONDUCT)

Elise Malano is a sharp-tongued, no-nonsense journalist with zero patience for the ultra-wealthy. She's spent her career exposing the cracks beneath polished facades, refusing to be dazzled by money and power. When she's assigned an exclusive feature on Kara Comananche-the elusive billionaire CEO of Comananche Enterprises-she expects the usual: cold arrogance, rehearsed answers, and an impenetrable wall of wealth and privilege. What she doesn't expect is Kara herself. Commanding. Calculated. Magnetic. From the moment they meet, sparks fly-but not the romantic kind. Kara is unimpressed by Elise's skepticism, and Elise refuses to be intimidated by Kara's effortless power. Their conversations are a battle of wills, filled with tension sharp enough to cut. But when Kara challenges Elise to shadow her for a week, giving her a rare glimpse into her world, the lines between journalist and subject, intrigue and desire, power and vulnerability begin to blur. As Elise peels back the layers of Kara's carefully constructed empire, she finds herself drawn to the woman beneath the headlines-the one who never lets anyone close. But with the weight of the story pressing down on her and Kara's guarded nature keeping her at arm's length, Elise must decide: is she willing to risk everything for the truth? Or is she falling for the one person she swore she'd never let in?

A neonatologist with a guarded heart. A billionaire heiress used to getting what she wants. When fate brings them together years after one unforgettable night, the sparks between them ignite into something far more dangerous-something neither of them is ready to name. Synopsis: Dr. Jenna Davidson doesn't do complications-especially not the kind that comes wrapped in designer suits and a smoldering gaze that could unravel her with just a look. But when Alena Stavros, the ruthless and dangerously alluring heir to a Greek empire, reappears in her life, resisting temptation becomes impossible. What was supposed to be a single night of passion at London's elite Paradis Club turned into an encounter that neither woman could forget. Now, years later, Alena wants more-and she's never been one to take no for an answer. But Jenna has built walls around her heart, and with a son to protect and a past she refuses to revisit, giving in to Alena's pursuit is the last thing she can afford. But Alena plays to win. And when their undeniable attraction spirals into something deeper, they find themselves caught in a web of family betrayals, hidden desires, and a passion too intense to ignore. Will Jenna surrender to the fire between them, or will old wounds and dangerous secrets push them apart before they even get the chance? A seductive and emotionally charged romance about power, passion, and a love that refuses to be denied. *Author's Note* Hi everyone! I'm new to writing novels and don't have any formal training-I just love sharing stories. All my characters are fictional, though some may seem a little different from what you'd typically expect. Since I'm still learning, there may be some minor flaws here and there, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding. I'm always open to suggestions, but I kindly ask for constructive and encouraging feedback. Thank you so much for your support! ❤️