Book 1 in The Life and Death Duet This is the story of a boy who didn't think he could ever love somebody and a girl who definitely didn't believe in the idea of it. The story of Ace Morano and Harper Santos. They went from childhood friends to complete strangers due to an accident that cost them her memories of him and a broken heart on his part. Years later, they become friends. She now only knows him as the boy who's been known to be ruthless and cold, not the boy she'd known long ago. Could he help her remember? They were complete opposites, yet alike in some ways, but still got pulled together by an invisible yet strong force... Love. Was that enough? And most importantly, would that change both of their perspectives on it? Two souls living two completely different lives. With different pasts. With secrets they both refused to reveal. Could they make it? Will she fall for death before he can catch her? _______________________________ "Harper." he stated, blankly. His deep voice almost gave me a heart attack. I looked at him, slightly shocked. Wait- How does he know my name? Is he going to kill me? I gulped. "Ace." I muttered quietly and looked away, back to the river view. I sighed, taking it all in again. ©2021. All rights reserved. magdalenaandi. -Maggie T. cover artwork credits: Artist, Boyana Petkova highest rankings: #2 in deathandlife #2 in lovestory #2 in teenromance #3 in chicklit #31 in romance #7 in highschool #18 in love #6 in fallingforthebadboy #2 in familyproblems #1 in childhoodsweethearts #2 in teenlove #2 in boyfriend

Arabella Anastasi is just a girl, with a dark past. She wore a mask and hood at school (although, she hardly showed up) to avoid people and questions, she went by a fake name too. Her mafia involvement wasn't a big help either, her secret could be a life threat. In other words, she was alone in this world, with a huge war to fight. Zade Artino is a boy who was warned about Arabella, he was told not to go near her, not to talk to her. He was the exact opposite, while she was quiet, anti social and spiteful, he was outgoing and hilarious to those around him. Zade had his own secrets and was just as broken as her, but in all the different ways. They say opposites attract, so what happens when they meet? *PRINTING AND/OR TRANSLATING THIS BOOK IS NOT PERMITTED. not even screenshotting then printing it(forthatonepersonwhoasked)* #2 in Hoodie (December 2022) #2 in Good Guys (December 2022)

[complete; editing, ROUGH draft] "Say something in Spanish." I snorted, "Like what?" "I don't know... I just want to hear you speak it." Our gaze stayed on each other for more than it should've. But I couldn't look away. Her hair laid out behind her on the pillow, her hands under her cheek and her head nearly under my arm. I inhaled, "Puede que me esté enamorando de alguien que nunca me amará." She parted her lips and for a second I thought she understood me, my heart skipped a beat until she spoke, "And what does that mean?" "It means, this woman beside me asks too many questions," I lied. ***** Oakley Marrero has been nothing but a rebel since witnessing her parent's murder at the age of eight. Leaving everything behind ten years later, she settled down in New York City in hopes to track down the killers that have never been found. While on her mission, she had what she thought was a one-night stand with August Creed. But when she collides with him while just mere seconds away from catching her parents killer - getting away yet again - the two find out they have more in common than just sexual attraction. ***** -Does not portray IRL Mafia's- Start date: May 22nd, 2021 End date: Nov 18th, 2021 Status: Complete Achievements: 50k reads- July 22nd, 2021 2k votes- Aug 13th, 2021 100k reads- Sept 16th, 2021 3k votes- Sept 24, 2021 4K votes- Dec 10, 2021 150k reads- Dec 10, 2021 200k reads- Dec 18, 2021

He was King. He was cruel. He was everything everybody would fear. But she, she didnt. And exactly that was, what he couldnt stand. He hated her, she hated him. But between hatred and love is a very thin line. -~- Elisabeth Serano- A woman who has a sad past, which allows her hate to grow. She is strong and fights, she is nothing like a little weak girl. When she meets the men she hates the most, her hatred only grows. Zane Testerados- A man and king who knows nothing but death. He is cruel and has no mercy. He will kill everyone who is in his way. But when he meets her, he learns to love playing with her. Will this be their both ending or both their rise? -~- ,I think I want to make your life hell.' his voice full of mean happiness. ,But how would you do that? My life already was living hell.' I bite back. He breathes in my neck. ,Oh princess, everything you thought was hell, will be heaven now that I own you.' -~- Started: 11/05/21

I don't think there is anything that can keep Mila from basking in places people tend to keep away from. All those crooks and crannies, the badly hidden imperfections all call to her. She sees magic where there is none, and vibrant gold where it's just plain silver. He might just be one of those places. One faithfully happy girl, one dark driven guy One perfectly imperfect mess.

She hated them. They loved her with everything in them. The universe truly has a sick way of telling you it's there, doesn't it? From being kidnapped to being abused, that was all Arabella saw in life. It was all she ever knew. They tell you to keep fighting but sometimes you realize... you were just a child. Now she's built herself up using her pain as the next step to her strength. She's learnt how to strive forward even as her past haunts her mind crawling up her back every passing second. That is until the first 7 people who only ever brought her pain find their way back into her life. She has no way to let go of her past when they come right back to her. The world showed her no mercy in it's ways so why should she. ~~~ I let out a small sigh wanting more of this. I wanted to be held like this whenever I felt broken. Feel the way he puts me back together in his arms. It ate at my heart and I could have sworn I felt a feathery kiss on my head. It was as if he could hear my thoughts and was kissing them away for me. Slowly he lets one hand go, the other staying around me as he brings my chin up to him gently wiping my last tears as more fill my eyes. He sees this and his eyes look... crumbled. If you feel this way then why can't you choose me, Dominic. I shake my head from his hands wishing to step back but he pulls me back to him a pain filled groan leaving him. "Just one more minute. Please." His body shook and I brought him closer, feeling our pain become one. Our hurricanes of minds pull away even for the smallest time letting us stand together as one in each other's embrace. He was it for me. But I wasn't his.

Your life flips when your kidnapped by a mafia leader, Adriano and living under his rules in his house. His most trusted men help care for you when he's Busy and you grow comfortable to them rather quickly Till one of them do the unexpected and not only stab Adriano in the back but also put your life in danger...