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All It Stands For by BETS5Y
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After her mother's unexpected passing, Gemma is sent to live with a group of strange men who don't seem overly fond of her being there. Their secrets, their strange rules and behaviour make Gemma want to run; to hide, to go back in time to when everything felt safe again. But life doesn't always play the way's expected, and Gemma's life of before can only stay as that: in the past. Top Rankings: 6/11/2025: #1 in grief 6/12/2025: #1 in youngest 7/1/2026: #1 in friendship 9/1/2026: #2 in siblings 13/1/2026: #1 in mystery
Claiming Emilia by D_06853
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Emilia Morelli's world shatters when she's told her mother has died. Left with no family, well at least none that she knows of, she's pulled into a system that sees her as just another case. She's alone and unsure of herself. But far away, there are men who have been searching for her. Men who share her name. Men who are feared by the world. They've spent years looking for the little girl who was taken from them. Now that they've found her, they'll stop at nothing to bring her home. Emilia doesn't know them. She doesn't know the truth. And she has no idea that her life is about to change forever.
The Gospel of a Mafia Princess by berrylovin_chick
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Raised to be holy. Born into something far more dangerous. Evienne Ellery spent her life preparing for heaven. Sent away to a secluded boarding school in the Swiss Alps by distant, unfeeling adoptive parents, she was raised by nuns and priests to be obedient, submissive and small. Behind stone chapels and cold classrooms, Evienne learned early that love was conditional, punishment was holy, and suffering was something to be endured quietly Her future was simple: be good, be faithful, and one day do her duty-marry a man who would secure her family's interests. Her life was planned. Controlled. Perfect. Until it wasn't. When everything she knows collapses, Evienne is torn from the only world she has ever known and sent to live with her biological family-six brothers who are loud, vulgar, violent, and unapologetically criminal. They don't pray. They don't obey. And they certainly don't believe in God the way she was taught. They believe in blood. With them, she learns the truth of who she really is: The lost princess of one of the most powerful mafia families in the world. Her brothers have been searching for her for years, and now that they've found her, they refuse to lose her again. In their world of power, crime, and betrayals, Evienne learns that love doesn't always look gentle-and protection often comes with a body count. But as old family feuds resurface, enemies close in, and the past she was hidden from begins to reach for her, Evienne is forced to confront an impossible question: What happens when the people you love will never be welcome in heaven-and you're no longer sure you want to go without them?
Stolen From Them by dewflame03
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Blaire. Kai. Jude. The world didn't exist outside of the three of them. Bound by blood, fear and the hope of leaving together. What happens when the trio decide to leave their foster home, find a home for themselves elsewhere? What happens when they stumble upon familiar men? What happens when these men hunt them down? Not to kill. To bring them home. Will Blaire learn to trust anyone other than the twins? Will the twins learn to give over control, allow themselves to live? Started: 4/12/25
𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙 ✮ yeon sieun by carixie
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Jo Taehee has always gotten exactly what she wants. Spoiled and accustomed to the comforts of privilege, she moves through life with a friendly smile, convinced that if she likes something - or someone - she'll eventually make it hers. Whether it's the latest fashion trend, a coveted position, or even love, Taehee's world bends to her will. But Yeon Si-eun is different. Quiet, mysterious, and completely uninterested in the social games that dominate her life, he's a puzzle Taehee can't seem to crack. He's always buried in his books, rarely speaking to anyone unless spoken to, and his aloofness makes him stand out even more in a school full of eager faces. Taehee finds herself intrigued by him - not because he's popular (he's not), but because he's the first person to not fall under her influence. Determined to know him, Taehee believes that her charm and persistence will eventually win him over. However, Si-eun remains indifferent, forcing Taehee to reconsider her approach. As their paths continue to cross, she begins to realize that getting everything she wants might not be as easy as she once thought, especially when the one thing she desires most is someone who doesn't want anything to do with her. But Taehee isn't one to back down. She knows how to get what she wants, she always has. And so, with all her charm and cunning, she starts to play the game. She becomes the mastermind, and Si-eun is the one thing she's determined to make her own. or, In which Jo Taehee, a spoiled yet charming girl who always gets what she wants, sets her sights on the one boy who's completely uninterested in her, Yeon Si-eun, and decides she'll do whatever it takes to make him hers, calling herself the mastermind behind it all. started: 18.04.25 finished: 09.07.25
𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙯𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 ⋆.𐙚 ̊ yeon sieun  by aneesawrites
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𝜗𝜚 ࣪˖ ִ𐙚 (🥊🩸) 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝜗𝜚 ࣪˖ ִ𐙚 ❝ cold as ice, but i'll melt you one kiss at a time. ❞ season one ✓ season two ✓ [Book 1 of the 'Constellation of Us' Trilogy] [can be read as stand alone] weak hero class s1 - s2 yeon si eun 𝔁 fem oc
Love Is Overrated  by Zangata101
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Reign Miller doesn't believe in love, she thinks all romcoms are cringe and so are high school relationships, even she doesn't know why. Her goal during senior year is to work her ass off so she can make it to a good college, a place where students don't always make out in the hallways or drink from the same milkshake cup. * Football is the only thing Luke Richardson enjoys, he's a rich kid with a pretty face from a rich neighborhood, and everyone thinks his life is going great but that's because he's good at keeping things inside, except for his hate towards Reign, the girl with a smart mouth and only popular for hanging out with popular kids. Himself included.
Secrets in the smoke by whynotmk
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Seraphina Gravemont has always thrived in the shadows of the Vale, a place where secrets are currency and survival demands silence. When it's time for her to cross the Parapet, the risk of her hidden truths being exposed grows, especially when two marked ones instantly take an interest in her. As they grow closer, Seraphina must decide how much of herself she's willing to reveal. With the threat of her past coming to light, she must navigate the dangerous complexities of trust, survival, and the growing bond between them. Can she protect her secrets, or will they be her undoing? Garrick/OC/ Bodhi Will include smut
Apotelesma by BumbleDyn
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Apotelesma: "An effect of the stars on human destiny." Cassiopeia Jones was true to her name. She shone as brightly as the stars that made up her constellation, but it was too often dampened by her 'father'. Spencer Reid didn't expect a usual case to affect his life in so many ways, but maybe the teenager he helps along the way won't be so bad. (Story is marked mature for certain graphic scenes)
My Fake Boyfriend by ToTheExtreme95
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When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...