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...

Reid Brennan, a bisexual charismatic CEO from a family of occultists, founded the cosmetics company Marauder's Inc to take the family business to the next level. From "Love Spell" perfume to the "Kiss Me" line of lipstick, Marauder's products spectacularly deliver on the promises of their names. Some would even say the company's ascension to the top was magical. When independent reporter Elise Bates senses there's far more than free market capitalism at play, she makes it her mission to expose the Brennan family's secrets. Reid is amused by the plucky journalist's determination and troubled by the information she uncovered. The two are then forced to team up when it becomes clear that there are powers which seek to topple the Marauder's empire from within and access the Brennan's secrets, hidden magical knowledge with the ability to destroy the world. Written for #nanowrimo2021 Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of violence.