"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." - Albert Schweitzer [trigger warning: this story will explore topics such as mental and physical abuse, grief, loss of a child, death, mental health issues, serious illnesses, drug use, swearing, as well as contain mature explicit content] Is this really happening? This is really happening Can this keep on happening? No one needs to know Addison and Harry have been friends since they were babies. They have gone through childhood together. They managed awkwardly through his rise to fame despite everything changing. They have shared highs, lows, heartbreaks, losses and everything in between. Their story now is about to change forever. Will they make it out the other side? [authors note: this story comes completely from my imagination. Any similarities are entirely coincidental]

Best friends since they were kids, Ella is devastated when Harry leaves. Despite their promises of keeping in touch she never hears from him again. But when he unexpectedly returns to town four years later, Ella's world is about to be turned upside down. She will learn that time changes everything and that love isn't always trustworthy. [previously posted on @linaxwrites]

the one where Harry is a cowboy 🤍grumpy x sunshine au🤍

The world knows his name. She was never meant to be seen. Theodora Johnson is just nineteen when she joins a world tour as a photographer. Quiet, observant, and most comfortable behind a camera lens, she spends her days capturing moments for one of the biggest bands on the planet: One Direction. For months she stays in the background-watching concerts from the wings, documenting life on the road, and quietly learning the chaos that comes with fame. Then she meets him. Harry Styles. What begins as late-night conversations and accidental moments slowly grows into something neither of them expected. Between tour buses, crowded arenas, and cities that never stay the same for long, their connection deepens into something real. But love is complicated when the entire world is watching. Keeping a relationship secret on a global tour is nearly impossible, and the pressure of fame begins to test everything they're building together. Rumors spread. Cameras appear everywhere. And one mistake threatens to destroy the quiet world they created behind the scenes. Because sometimes love doesn't fall apart in front of thousands of people. Sometimes it happens in private. Sometimes it happens during the fights that shouldn't have happened. "You don't understand what this world does to people," Harry said quietly. "It doesn't just watch you... it waits for you to fall apart." In a story about fame, love, and the moments hidden between flashing cameras, When the World Watches follows two people trying to hold onto something real in a life that is anything but private. Because the hardest part of loving someone in the spotlight... is learning how to stand there with them.

Ignoring each other like we didn't even exist was easy. That's the way it's always been. Until one starry, blood moonlit night changes everything we thought we had ever known. When what started as a birthday toast quickly turns into a chance to get the idea of each other out of our system, it's clear that nothing good could come from it... Even if the feeling is nothing but good. Before we know it we find ourselves fastened together like a stitch of thread on a vintage shirt, holding on for the crude interruption to our well thought out lies. There's just one thing about lies though, little by little they show their truth. The rules are simple -don't date your best friends brother. But unfortunately... The stolen stares and the secrets take over everything, making it impossible to think about anyone else. I think there's been a glitch, one I would ruin myself for. A million little times.

'You are going to help me acquire something very valuable,' he spoke close to my ear, his breath fanning down my neck. I looked up at the paintings in front of us, all worth millions of pounds, and then at the spot on the wall where one was missing. The knowledge of what had happened to it was giving me the adrenaline I needed to allow myself to be so close to his presence. 'Why are you trusting me with this?' I asked, turning my head slightly to face him. His green eyes met mine, a small smile turning at the corners of his lips. The room was silent as tourists filtered through the gallery, each one taking their time to focus on the artwork before them. This was a crazy proposition. I'd never been the type to run towards crazy. 'Well, you haven't told anyone yet have you? And I suspect you're seeking a little adventure.' * Atlas Hall has played it safe her whole life. Harry Styles lives for the thrill of it all. When she's recruited by the mysterious stranger, adventure awaits.

Beth and Lina are trending on YouTube with their channel "Where are we going today?" James Corden discovers their YouTube channel, and starts a collaboration with them. Through James, Beth meets Harry Styles and sparks fly. Be advised: This story contains mature language and descriptive scenes of sexual content. The story is fully made up and has no connection to real life events. September 18th 2023: Number one on #harrystyles

Nessa Black has sworn off men after her ex leaves her with a broken heart. But when Harry Styles walks into her London tattoo parlor, her world is rocked. Harry has never felt about anyone the way he feels about Nessa, but can he convince her to take a chance? - - I am about to grab the door handle, when the door pushes back and a cold breeze hits me. I look up and find myself up close and personal with a familiar face, but even I get a shock. Harry Styles is in a word beautiful! I can't help staring. He is taller than I expected and even though he is wearing a black hoodie, sweatpants and vans, it is obvious he is lean and fit. He has the most beautiful blue-green eyes, gorgeous unruly curly brown hair and a smile (complete with a huge dimples), that would make any girl week at the knees Get a grip Nessa, I tell myself and I snap out of it long enough to hear him say "Hi I'm Harry" and put his hand out so I can shake it-and as hands go it's pretty spectacular, with numerous rings and midnight blue nail polish...

Forming sentences became the hardest task ever. I felt his gaze on me, his eyes watching every move. I looked around hoping to get out of this state, but it wasn't getting me nowhere. A deer caught on a main road by a driver during a stormy night, this was exactly how he made me feel. I excused myself and went straight to the bathroom. I felt invaded. He was invading me. My thoughts were no longer my own. ... Harry always knew that keeping his distance is the way to go about life, about people. He'd do anything to keep his bookshop alive, including things he never imagined himself to get stuck in. And as long as he doesn't think too much about it, his life continues. That's until he meets Sara. Equally as confusing and as closed off as him, something clicks and everything he's ever done comes back to him. Now he wants to keep her away from him. She wants to stay as far as possible from the dangers of life, after all she had her fair share of traumatic events. It seems like neither of them knows how to make this happen and through each other they'll relearn trust. ... Harry Styles fanfic - Complete Work - Dark AU

*COMPLETED* in which Harry and Evelia are forced to work together on a project despite their mutual hatred for one another enemies to lovers | slow burn | university au