When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

"You either spill the name Jeon, or I blast yo funny fuckin' head this very moment," , the chunky suited police officer threatened the most feared mafia boss in the country with a gun pressed to his forehead. Jeon Jeongguk only smirked in return. "Seeing how desperate you are... with all the killings happening around the city and the president trying to crush you and your silly little team of amateur cops.. you cant~" , he sing songed, mockingly. The fat officer sighed heavily, withdrawing his gun and pressing his temples. He was right. "Still..." , the boss started again, " For your sorry ass's sake, I may spill some names, but...," he trailed off , eyes darting to the end of the questioning room. " but what?", the officer really did sound desperate by now, making the leader chuckle. "I want him," Jeongguk said directly pointing at a newly recruited investigator, who was simply standing there , big round glasses in place, making notes on his first big case," For tonight." The latter gasped , the notepad slipping past his dainty fingers. "Mr. Kim?", Jeongguk purred titling his head slightly ,eyes sparkling, " wouldn't you want to help your buddies here?" __________________ I don't own the pictures and the credit goes to rightful owners. Read the tags carefully. & PLEASE TAKE THE WARNINGS SERIOUSLY: 🔞 Trigger warning 18+ Gay Violence Abuse Non consensual (sexual) activity (once, initially) Blackmail Manipulation Smut(lots) Fluff Angst (lots) ❌ NO RAPE (Neither the author nor the story supports or glorifies non consensual coercion or rape but there will be triggering topics so please use discretion, thankyou.) Thankyou for reading! 💜 #1 bts (14/8/2021) #1 taehyung (14/8/2021) #1 taekook (25/3/2021) #3 in bottomtae (20/2/2021) #4 in bottomtae (14/8/2021) #4 in Vkook (10/3/2021) #9 in Vkook ( 4/3/2021)

*** The Vision was shortlisted for the Watty India Awards 2019 under the horror/paranormal category.*** This is a supernatural adventure story of Abhay along with his childhood friend Vipul. Abhay has some visions which were earlier ignored as nightmares but it turned out to be something else. Join Abhay and his friend Vipul along with Officer Madhav as they solve the most twisted cases in the town. Cover Picture designed by- @InfamousPaint This is a work of Fiction. The story and the characters are an integral property of Biswajit Patnaik and all copyright reserved. Please do not copy or reproduce the story in any form. If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/user/Patnaik87. Thank you.