Moving into a new apartment was supposed to be the beginning of something normal. Then you met the man across the hall. Frank Castle is quiet, intimidating, and seemingly allergic to conversation. For three weeks, the two of you barely exchange a word-until 11:42 one night, when a number you don't recognize sends you a message. "You home?" Before you can question why your mysterious neighbor has your number, another message appears. "Lock your door." Someone has been sitting outside your building for three nights. Watching. Taking pictures. And somehow, Frank knows. What begins as an unwanted rescue quickly pulls you into a world Frank has spent years trying to keep buried-a world of safe houses, guns, old enemies, Karen Page, and a man named Billy Russo. The closer danger gets, the closer you and Frank become. And that's exactly what terrifies him. Because Frank Castle has already learned what happens to the people he loves. And Billy Russo has just realized Frank might finally have someone worth losing again. Slow burn | Frank Castle x Reader | Action | Mystery | Protective Frank | Romance

At thirty-six, he's a lethal ghost who views her strictly as an assignment. At twenty-one, she's a reckless scientist who refuses to be told when to breathe. He's supposed to keep her safe and keep his distance. Instead, she's ruining his detachment, and he's realizing some lines are meant to be broken.

When Y/N's parents leave for Europe, she's forced to stay with Frank-their family friend and her father's best friend. Frank has always been off-limits, but something changes between them when they're suddenly living under the same roof. Lingering looks, unexpected moments, and a tension neither of them wants to acknowledge begin blurring the line between what's innocent and what isn't. But Frank is hiding things. Secrets about his past, his bruised knuckles, and the life he keeps carefully hidden from everyone-including Y/N. The closer she gets to him, the more she realizes she may not know the man she's falling for at all.

Y/N is an average single woman living in New York City, working long hours as a doctor at a local hospital where she spends most of her days. Frank looks like your average guy, and nothing about him ever seemed off except for his total rudeness. His explosive temper makes him completely unlikable, so most of the people in his apartment building actively avoid him. Deep down, Frank holds a dangerous secret: he's an underground fighter in an illegal ring. He doesn't just do it for the money, either he does it because he genuinely loves beating up men that he knows aren't worth the time of day. Frank has always found Y/N slightly insufferable. She's his next-door neighbor, a beautiful, sophisticated, and well educated woman who always seems to have some kind of complaint to bring to his door, annoying him to no end. Meanwhile, Y/N absolutely can't stand Frank or his obnoxious attitude. One night, Y/N decides it's finally time to let loose and head out to a new club with her best friend. Everything is going great until they take a wrong turn and end up stumbling right into a secret underground fight club. Y/N's jaw drops as she looks toward the ring and one specific fighter catches her eye, Frank, the exact rude neighbor she detests. Now that she's discovered her neighbor's darkest secret, neither of them is prepared for what would come next.

lyra never expected a small audition to change her life. at twenty-five, she was broke, unknown, and almost ready to give up on acting. then she landed the role of sierra, a nineteen-year-old girl who falls for the legendary frank castle. opposite her was jon bernthal. he was married, a father, and nothing like the intimidating character he played on screen. they became friends almost immediately, and their chemistry was impossible to ignore. soon, the whole world wanted them together. edits. interviews. rumors. stolen glances. everyone was convinced there was something between them. except lyra and jon. because sometimes, the line between acting and reality isn't as clear as you think. and maybe everyone else noticed it before they did.

When she comes home for summer, the one man who makes her feel safe is the one she can never have-her father's best friend, Frank Castle. Older, scarred, and fiercely protective, Frank tries to keep his distance. But in the hazy heat of long summers and stolen moments, forbidden desire begins to unravel them both. A slow-burn age-gap romance thick with tension, tenderness, and dangerous temptation. TW: heavy smutt, swearing, alcohol, cheating mentioned, age gaps, sex, slight violence.

dirty little secret. the rules were simple, don't get attached, don't get caught, and never let your dad find out. you break the first rule almost immediately. the second doesn't stay intact for long. the third? that's the one that'll destroy everything.

Rule number one: Don't look at her. Rule number two: Don't cross the line. Staying in her father's guest house was supposed to be simple, but Frank is finding it impossible to keep his eyes off Nora. He watches the way she hides behind her clothes and tolerates a guy who doesn't deserve her. Frank knows he's out of line. He knows he's too old to fall into this trap. He just doesn't care anymore.

You never expected that working at a small bakery would somehow bring you into a weird old man's life. He's intimidating, and you're not sure if you should trust him. After accidentally seeing something you weren't supposed to, you find yourself caught in a situation far more dangerous than you ever imagined. Frank knows he can't just leave you alone, so for a while, you have no choice but to stay with him. What starts with awkward conversations, arguments and shared silence slowly turns into something neither of you expected. ❗️GUYS ENGLISH ISN'T MY FIRST LANGUAGE, I'M SORRY FOR THE GRAMMATICAL MISTAKES❗️ This is a 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 story. I'll try to post 1-2 chapters every day! Don't forget to vote if you enjoy the story! ❤️ If you don't like it, that's totally fine you can simply leave. No need for mean comments. I hope you enjoy the story! <3

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