The world is ruled by Shifters, those who are able to transform themselves into different creatures. To be a Shifter is to be a part of the royal regime. Shifters above, humans beneath. Harry has been a Shifter all his life. As the leader of his own clan, he is expected to uphold the laws of his own kind. His authority comes with the ability to say and do whatever he pleases. But in a period of peace, Harry meets Amethyst. And with her, she brings war. Not only war with outer enemies, but a war within Harry himself. ••• Strong language, violence, sexual content, and alcohol use. Read at your own discretion. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2020 by cxstles

Sophie Lennon is an art curator who lands the job of a lifetime at New York's most prestigious gallery - The Pink Velvet Theatre. More than just a gallery, it is a place of carefully crafted illusion. Harry Styles, the elusive owner, is already a legend in the industry. He's brilliant and accomplished, but rarely seen. When Sophie stumbles upon something she was never meant to see, everything changes. Keeping her at a distance is no longer possible and neither is letting her go.

hal·low verb past participle: hallowed - honor as holy. Vivienne Romano bakes cupcakes, believes in kindness, and still says "please" and "thank you" to strangers. Harry Styles? He bleeds violence. A fighter with a past wrapped in secrets, bruises, and misery. Their worlds were never meant to collide. But they did-late one night, in the shadows of her bakery, with blood on his hands and fear in her eyes. Now he can't stay away. She's light and sugar and everything good in this world... and he's the sinner who can't stop coming back. She's the softest thing he's ever seen. And the only thing that makes him feel anything close to holy. Because if there's one thing Harry knows for sure- a man like him was never meant to touch a girl like her. As the lines between fear and fascination blur, Vivienne is dragged deeper into a world of secrets, violence, and obsession. Because Harry isn't just dangerous-he's marked. And now, so is she. What do you do when the one person who terrifies you... might be the only one who can protect you?

Brooklyn Caruso has spent her entire life surviving behind closed doors. Her father's anger shaped her. And the version of herself she was never allowed to be? She buried that a long time ago. Now she lives on the edge-drifting through late nights, drowning herself in loud music and bad decisions. Anything to feel something other than the emptiness. But one night changes everything. After passing out in an alleyway behind a party, she wakes up to the last person she ever expected; Harry Styles. He's famous, untouchable, and hiding something far darker than the tabloids ever printed. Their worlds should never collide, but fate-and darkness-has other plans. As secrets unravel and the obsession grows, Brooklyn finds herself drawn into a version of love that's anything but safe. Some flames aren't meant to be tamed. And some loves don't save you-they consume you.

"When I die, I yearn to be reborn as one of them." She gestures with her chin toward the few graceful swans gliding effortlessly across the crystal-clear water. "A swan?" She nods. "A swan." // Pearl, an apathetic but misunderstood young woman lands in New York, determined to take down Rafael Ricci-the ruthless owner of a human trafficking ring. However, a twisted discovery forces her to reunite with Harry Styles-an intolerable and reckless cafe owner. ...who she has known since childhood. Harry finds himself fixating on Pearl's transformation-and while she is determined to take down the man who ruined her life, he's determined to discover the truth. THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE/EXPLICIT CONTENT. READ WARNINGS BEFORE PROCEEDING!*+

"That lipstick doesn't suit you. Red's not your color," he throws out casually before heading for the door. "I didn't ask for your opinion," I snap, turning toward him. "Good luck, Noel," he pauses for half a second, flicking the last cigarette away. That smug expression lingers in his green eyes. I scowl, hating how he stands there like nothing happened, casually toying with his cigarette. Faintly, I hear fans roar as he steps forward and blows a smoke stream right in my face. • Rock Me is a legendary rock band that has earned the title of the most popular band in the world thanks to their powerhouse hits, insane on-stage energy, and unique style. But Noel and Harry, the band's lead singers- can't stand each other. Noel is too weak and helpless to stand up to the arrogant, cocky Harry, who radiates nothing but darkness. ALTERNATE UNIVERSE! SEX / DRUGS / ROCK 'N' ROLL / VIOLENCE / DEPRESSION / EXPLICIT LANGUAGE / ALCOHOLISM / PUNK BAND • DARK HARRY • I DON'T NEED A TRANSLATION!

"You'd be wise to tell me the truth. Which racer would the Circuit rather see dead?" "Redline." --- The Circuit is the top name in underground car racing - an elite, globally connected syndicate operating secretly beneath multiple polished fronts. Each season, it attracts blacklisted professional racers, unknown talents, and secret donors who are all chasing high-stake wins on illegal, unpredictable tracks. With a new season approaching, the racing world remains unsettled by the shocking conclusion to last year's run - and the role Harry Styles played in it. Known as Redline, his reputation was built on unmatched speed and precision. But a collision at the final race ended his most recent season just short of the win, and rumors suggest he hasn't quite recovered. Still, his brand can't afford to disappear. If he can't race, Redline still has to. He needs a ghost driver; someone who can match his skill, win under his name, and navigate the pressure the Circuit demands. Val has several lurking issues of her own. As a getaway driver for organized criminals, her life depends on speed, discretion, and skill. When she betrays a top client, she needs a way out - and fast. Unbeknownst to her, an offer is already lingering nearby. Deals are made. Obstacles lurk in each city. And two stubborn individuals must work together to ensure that Redline finishes this next season on top.

When Harry hijacks her car in the middle of the night, Harley is forced to become a getaway driver for one of New Orleans' most fearsome criminals. Try as they might, Harry and Harley cannot resist the temptation of each other as they continue to work as partners in crime. She knows it will only end in disaster, but the more she tries to fight it, the further she is pulled into his dark world. - Harley never meant to get mixed up in a life of crime. She spent most of her childhood on race tracks, watching and learning everything her father had to offer her as a pro racer. Until he died. Reeling from loss, she now struggles to make ends meet on her own and must seek out new ways to make money. In a drug deal gone wrong, she finds herself behind the wheel of a car with a gun to her head. A masked man named Harry demands that she helps him evade the cops, so she does the only thing she knows how to. She drives. - COMPLETED HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in harrystyles Rated Mature for graphic depictions of sex, strong language, drug use, self harm, mental illness, death, and violence. Refer to "BEFORE YOU READ" for detailed warnings.

THIS CONTAINS MATURE & EXPLICIT CONTENT. REWRITING!! pls read the warnings before reading. NOCEUR - ONE WHO STAYS UP LATE. "It sounds terrifying as it is." He gives me a small, sad smile. "Everything is..." In of the summer of 2024, Maxine Isabella Devlin, a misunderstood girl with dreams of making her voice heard, embarks on a strange journey with her best friends, Narcissa, Xaviar, and Polly soon to be called her bandmates. Their fun takes an unexpected turn when they cross paths with a notorious alternative rock band called Noceur at the onset of their American Sleepwalkers tour. While being around the group wanting fun, new beginnings, and the freedom to be wild, the four soon find themselves entangled in the band's tumultuous world. They're fighting against a negative change to the world's love for music. Harry Styles, the enigmatic and ruthless lead singer of Noceur, sets his sights on Maxine as he knows she's the curious bright-hearted one. He recognizes the talent of the songs she writes as well as her way of performing, sensing she could soon rise to stardom, as that's her dream too. But his intentions are far from pure and not even a little bit kind. He stuck with making decisions on what to do with her, contemplating whether to manipulate her into the perilous glitz of dark Hollywood or to keep her from the path she seems destined to walk alone unaware. But first, it was Maxine falling into a deep well at the moment she lays eyes on him. Little did she know... he wants to manipulate her dreams for his entertainment. While he tries to get a little closer to her, she's the one getting closer. As tensions rise and the sick secrets unfold around everyone, Maxine's ride becomes a high-stakes game of ambition, danger, and heart-pounding choices. It might just become a trap for the birdcage. For herself, for him, for who, for what? STARTED originally: August 22nd, 2021 ENDED originally: December 24th, 2022 RESTARTED: Dec 17th 2024 #1 in subrry