Zoe Adam was a master at pretending. At eighteen, she'd perfected the art of silence, smiling when expected, nodding at the right moments, keeping her secrets tucked away in her heart. It was safer that way. With three siblings, a chaotic dysfunctional Latin household, and parents who wore kindness like a mask, Zoe learned early that love could sting just as easily as it could soothe. Her mother could call her mi vida in one breath, then leave bruises seen and unseen in the next. Her father? He floated in and out, too wrapped in his own storms to notice the ones he left behind. None knew anything. her sisters who witnessed everything but didn't say anything, had their own shields. Not her brother, who tried to be the hero but never saw what needed saving. Zoe kept everything locked inside her feelings, her loneliness, her hunger, her ache, her need until even she forgot what it felt like to be full. Then came Hayden Reid. Nineteen, half-Italian and Puerto Rican, . He moved to London that summer, taking the flat right next door. To most, he was just the new guy with the sharp jaw, quiet hazel eyes, and that permanent don't-get-too-close look. But to Zoe, he was more than that. He was her brother's best friend. The boy who used to tease her when they were kids visiting Italy. The one who disappeared after his parents split and reappeared years later with more muscle, and a haunted look she couldn't stop staring at. Hayden had his own shadows. His past was littered with broken things promises, people, places he no longer called home. Coming back to London was supposed to be a reset, not a reunion. But fate had other plans for him. Now, he lives just a few steps from Zoe's window. Too close to ignore, too far to touch. And despite the years, the distance, and the damage they see each other in a way no one else does. Two hearts with locked doors. Two people who never meant to collide again.

Arthur Sutter has spent years surviving-through trauma, loneliness, and a condition that causes him to regress into a younger headspace whenever stress, safety, or overwhelming emotions become too much to handle. Keeping people at a distance is easy. Trusting them is not. Then he becomes the assistant to Iris Lockwood, a brilliant and intimidating executive who refuses to be frightened away by his vulnerabilities. What begins as a professional relationship slowly turns into something neither of them expects: friendship, safety, and eventually love. As Arthur learns that being cared for isn't a weakness, and Iris discovers that strength can exist alongside tenderness, the two must navigate workplace boundaries, healing old wounds, and the complicated reality of loving someone in every version of themselves. A slow-burn romance about trust, recovery, found safety, and being loved in every headspace.

Titan, a towering, broad shouldered man with the quiet demeanor of a gentle giant, , he's the proud owner of a cozy half-bookstore, half-bakery. A quiet soul who prefers the comfort of his work to the chaos of the world, Titan's love language is acts of service and his nervous blushes betray emotions he's too shy to put into words. Record Lee is everything Titan isn't: bold, vibrant, and unapologetically herself. Shes walking contradiction of sass and sweetness. A bold, tattooed artist with a sharp wit and an infectious laugh. Under The Lights is a heartwarming romance that proves opposites not only attract, they can complete each other. A cute fluffy romance. Has plot. Authors note- stories we usually read end with the couple finally getting together but we never see their life after as them being a couple, so im here to present a story with a meet cute, plot, and we actually see our couple be a couple before the story ends.

You've built an empire out of cozy vlogs, candid Q&As, and a million followers who adore how "real" you are-even when you're jet-lagged, spilling wax on your leggings, or eating takeaway in a hoodie. Manchester is just another work trip: collabs, content, and unboxings. But then you keep seeing him. The hooded masked stranger who passes you on rainy streets. He doesn't care about TikTok, doesn't ask for selfies, doesn't even tell you his name. He's steady, silent, and far too handsome for the mask and shadows he hides behind. This fic is intended for 18+ readers only and may contain mature themes, explicit content, and adult situations. Please read at your own discretion. I DO NOT OWN ANY CHARACTERS OR IDEAS FROM SORCE OF INSPIRATION

Addie Whitmore has loved exactly three things her entire life: romance novels, pink sunsets, and her older brother. Then Raiden Harrington moved in next door. From the moment he became Alec's best friend, Addie was pushed to the sidelines - the little sister, the afterthought, the one left outside closed bedroom doors. And she's never quite forgiven him for it. Now they're all at the same college. Same campus. Same circle. And somehow, the boy she's spent years hating is suddenly everywhere. Worse? He's different. Quieter. Watching her like he's trying to figure her out instead of dismiss her. But Addie already has a boyfriend. And Raiden is off-limits in every possible way. Because if Alec ever found out his best friend was looking at his little sister like that? It wouldn't just break rules. It would break everything. Enemies. Neighbors. Brother's best friend. Some lines were never meant to be crossed. And some grudges were never meant to turn into something more.

Amaya is in her second year of college trying to pass her exams and just trying to stay outta trouble for the two years. It all seems to be going great for her until someone comes running into her life..... Dexter is the star Ice Hockey player whose popularity follows him everywhere he goes. He's a troublemaker though and this leads him into being forced to tutor to prove his sportsmanship by his coach. But he has a secret...a very small one but one that could blow things outta proportion and Amaya has accidentally found it out.....

Silent chains An Obedient Girl. A Dangerous Man. A Silence Too Loud to Ignore. Aarya has never spoken a word. A twenty one year old Born mute and forbidden by her cruel family to learn sign language, her life has always been quiet - not peaceful, but silenced. Hidden away in an attic, unloved and abused while her stepsister is pampered like royalty, Aarya's only survival tool is obedience. She never questions, never resists... until one night, fate places her in the wrong place at the worst time. She witnesses a brutal murder committed by the city's most feared mafia boss, Luca De Rossi - a twenty eight year old man known for leaving no witnesses alive. But when he finds her cowering in fear, trembling and tear-streaked, he spares her life. Barely. A story of forced proximity, power and vulnerability, slow-burning connection, and a girl who can't speak... but says everything without words. ---

"You'll learn to love the way I destroy you." ~~~~ "Stop squirming." "You're too big!" I cried, shifting. His length drilled into me, pressing in all the right place. "You say that like it's a bad thing," he responded in amusement. I glared up at him. "You're going to tear me apart!" "Oh, baby girl..." he learned forward, "that's been my plan all along. "Now sit still while I ruin you." ~~~~ I thought this place was haunted... the house I moved into. The rickety walls, the broken floors, the dusty air. I managed to clean it, but... But then there's a man in the mirror. I walk down the hall, and he's there, haunting me, watching me, playing with me. A ghost. This house was haunted. But little did I know... that he wasn't a ghost at all. No, he was very real. THEY were very real. And their plan to corrupt me had been set in place the moment I set foot in this house.

Georgina "Gina" Hayes appears to have everything-looks, wealth, and the popularity that comes with it. Yet behind her flawless facade lies a struggle with depression, bulimia, and a persistent sense of emptiness that she tries to numb with cigarettes, pills, and the thrill of late-night parties. Surrounded by shallow friendships and high expectations, Gina feels like nothing more than a pretty face used for her status. But when her dealer, Cato Anderson, begins to see the truth beneath her surface, everything changes. tw: bulimia, mature content, drugs, alcohol, self harm, and smoking.

Loneliness is nothing new to Elena Kinsley. She had to grow up pretty quickly when her dad left her to work abroad, and she's taken care of herself from an unreasonably young age. Her only constant goal was success. Safe to say it didn't leave much time for fun, let alone relationships. In the summer before Senior year, Elena receives a job offer. Babysitting for a rich family in her city. Nothing could possibly go wrong, right? Wrong. It's not until her first day does she realise that the family belongs to Parker Ashford, Preston High School's golden boy. Parker is hot, stubborn, arrogant, and Elena can't help but be drawn to him, no matter how hard they both try to resist.