A young bun must fulfill her destiny of getting warmed and slathered. TW: uh, bread (yes it is satire pls don't ban me)

[Amazing cover by @shedrawscartoons] BOOK 1 OF THE HORKOS TETRALOGY Four teenage friends make a pact to commit suicide together when their family struggles have them stifled to no end. Ten years later, they reenact the pact following their school's jubilee cum reunion, only to awaken a malevolent entity known as The Horkos. 🍀 A decade ago, four teenagers; Ha-ra, the perfectionist drowning under her mother's cruel expectations; Kiel, the star athlete masking his father's violence; Yosef, the survivor grappling with guilt and suffering recurring nightmares; and Cyan, the unwilling heir, etched a suicide pact in Waltham High's old derelict gym. They survived the attempts they took, but the scars never faded. A decade later, back to the school's gleaming campus for its jubilee slash reunion, a drunken push leads them to reenact the pact, laughing through tears. But when the new oath settles, something changes. The Horkos awakens. Form shifting between shadow and a version of themselves, they are left to grapple with the weight of their oath. It feeds on everything they give; their regrets, guilt, the oath itself, twisting the vow they longed to abandon into a curse. Complete the pact, or watch everyone you loved die in your place. But as the entity tightens its grip, the friends uncover a darker truth. Their pact was never private. The Horkos has lurked in Waltham's soil for centuries, binding oath-breakers to its ledger. To survive, they must commit to their oath or let one bear the full cost. Death had never been a choice for them. Only a sentence.

The girl trapped in the torture of her mind and the boy burdened with the guilt of living. ~~ "I'm surprised you even remember that day, Howard." "I remember most things when it comes to you, Preston." I give him a steely look, our noses almost grazing, "Would you ever stop with these lines?" "Will you ever fall for these lines?" ~~ Edith Preston: the head girl and first ranked student in Thorn Academy. Everyone in school knows her as the cold, unbothered girl, a school director's daughter. She doesn't try to change their image of her, but she can't stop it from hurting either, and with everything going on at home, Edith may turn to ways that aren't healthy. Grayson Howard: the head boy and the academic rival of Edith Preston, the girl he is head over heels for. Everyone in school knows him as the handsome, smiling boy, an orphan who only has eyes for one girl. He jokes and plays around, but when night comes, he can't escape the guilt and fear he's hiding deep inside. Everyone can see that the two of them were meant to be, but will they be able to overcome their issues to try and be with each other? Or will life interfere causing them to be apart even when they want to be together?

When Kate Harrow's parents disappeared, she is dragged Gravemont, a cold forgotten town, to live with grandparents she barely knows. Kate wants answers. About her parents, about the strange woman haunting her dreams, and about the chilling history no one will talk about. The deeper she digs, the worse things get. nosebleeds, whispers, shadowy figures just beyond her sight. Something is coming for her, and it knows her name. With the help of Quinn, the only person who doesn't treat her like a ghost, Kate starts digging. But the deeper she goes, the more she realizes: this mystery is older than she ever imagined. And something is watching her from the shadows. But every answer comes with a cost, some bargains can't be undone.

Bound By Hearts, Torn By Secrets. -♡♥︎♤♥︎♡⁃ Life as a college student has been nothing but smooth sailing for 23-year-old Aleesha, and now that she's graduated, her life is about to take a different path. After spending four years in the city, far from home, Aleesha decides to return home for two reasons; one being that she's finally found the strength to return home after her dad's passing, and the other reason is a secret, that she hopes will fade away before anyone notices. After returning home, Aleesha notices that her small hometown is not as it was four years ago, however, one thing has remained the same; and that is her long-time forbidden crush on her brother's best friend. Now taller, muscular, and manly, 24-year-old Jayden is just as handsome as Aleesha remembers him to be. However, being away from home for four years can come with a lot of changes, including Jayden who happens to have a secret too. The only difference between Aleesha's and Jayden's secret is that...one is Lethal. Can you guess whose secret it is? |New Chapters every Friday or Saturday | Rankings Life lessons ~ #30/1000 (09/15/24) Cafe ~ #70/1000 Mystery romance ~ #26/1000 (09/15/24) Contemporarylit ~ #2/1000 (12/30/24)

"I don't love you, Alexandra. We may be bound by fate but you are nothing to me. You never have been-"his husky, cold, detached voice sent shivers of unadulterated fear down my spine; "and you never will be." Alexandra Grace was strong, uncommitted and unquestionably badass. So, when a man who looks like a dream, smells like heaven and sounds like silk, kidnaps her and then claims to be her soul-mate; it's safe to say that she puts up quite the fight. Xavier Rivera, on the other hand, is renowned for his lack of mercy, cold heart and harsh words. So, when this big, bad wolf finds his mate and steals the weak human away, he doesn't expect her to be his undoing. It doesn't take long for either of them to find that love, whether true or not, can really be quite dangerous.

This book is the first book of "The Bride Series" (There are five books in this series) THE BRIDE SERIES!! "For the women who fight for their hearts, the men who challenge their every move, and the love stories that bloom through every struggle. May you find strength in your battles and passion in the arms of those you least expect." HIS RUNAWAY BRIDE!! What if the only thing scarier than marrying a stranger... is falling for the one person you vowed to hate? Ishani Mehra never believed in fairy tales-her life is all messy paintbrushes and stubborn dreams, not love at first sight. So when her parents set up her wedding to Advaay Rathore, the cold, intimidating heir of a rival business family, it feels like the whole world is crashing in. Trapped by tradition and duty, Ishani sees her marriage as a prison, and Advaay as nothing but a roadblock on her path to freedom. But on the biggest day of her life, Ishani does the unthinkable-she runs. Now, with both families in chaos, Advaay is determined to find her. Is it pride, revenge... or something deeper pulling him toward the bride who shattered everything? As Ishani fights to reclaim her own life, their chase becomes a slow-burn battle of heartbreak, longing, stubbornness, and sparks that refuse to fade. When two fierce souls collide, can they build something real? Or will distrust and family secrets tear them apart for good? This is not your typical love story. This is a story about the messy beginnings, the ache of wanting someone you swore you'd never love, and the wild hope that maybe, just maybe, happiness is worth running toward-together. Give Ishani and Advaay's story a chance-maybe you'll find a bit of your own heart in their chaos. For more on this world of rivals and romance, check "The Bride" highlights on @ishqbyvanii._ 🫶✨

In rain-soaked Dublin, Aoife begins to unravel the life she thought was hers, discovering that love, identity, and belonging are not given - they are claimed. *** Aoife Brennan planned the perfect night to celebrate the life she thought they were building together. But when the clock strikes midnight, she discovers that some truths don't come crashing down - they unravel, quietly. Set in the rainy corners of Dublin, The Placeholder is a story of love mistaken for fate, and the quiet ache of being someone's almost.

The royal family of the Russian monarchy, a beautiful Kingdom indeed There was once a boy, A small young thing who was found on the streets by the king. Pity he felt for the young boy he took him in and the staff raised him as a servant. Where this boy came from was unknown for sure, but it didn't matter did it? Among the castle walls lived the prince, Russia. A smart young prince The servant known as America was assigned to him as his personal assistant. At first thou two didn't get along well as the Russian prince did not want to speak upon him due to his lack of communication skills But then love shined through his eyes as he saw the servant as his. But a prince and a commoner are not allowed to be as one Even if it means death has to rip them apart "My loyalty is indefinite to you my prince" "He fought even though he was no soldier" Made by _stxrvinxy_ and Lia_xistel #1 countryships- 23/07/25 #2 Americaxrussia - 18/08/25 #47 Rusame- 4/03/25

{On Hold} ❝𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕❞ •••• This is book 1 in the 'Ember' series. Nora Belova, a 28-year-old assassin known for her sharp mind and unmatched skills, has spent years excelling in her dangerous line of work. Alongside her trusted partner, she executes missions with flawless precision. But when her mafia clan faces a deadly human trafficking ring, they are forced to seek help and from none other than someone she despises the most. Dimitri Orlov, a 30-year-old ruthless and cold Russian Pakhan, reigns over the underworld with an iron fist. When he discovers the same trafficking operation threatening his territory, he agrees to a temporary alliance with Nora's clan. However, he isn't fond of her either. Nora and Dimitri must face deadly challenges together and they must also avoid each other but for how long? Cover credits goes to @sulkytae Check out her shop! ++++ -Enemies to lovers -Russian romance -GrumpyxSunshine -Slow-burn -Forced proximity -Mature content