NEEDS EDITING THIS IS A FIRST DRAFT He built a fortress around his heart. She brought a wrecking ball and a secret. Elias Thorne is a mystery in Oakhaven, A solitary figure and the owner of a successful tattoo franchise, his wealth is as carefully guarded as his silence. He is the quiet grump the whole town wants to decipher, but no one ever gets close. Elias likes his life neat, organized, and utterly empty of anything that could remind him of love and loss. Then June Hayes arrives. Burnt out from the new york art scene and pregnant via a donor, June is determined to create a peaceful, new life for herself and her baby. To the locals, she's just a sweet, new artist. They have no idea she's also viral sensation with over a million followers who sells her work to the A-list. June sees Elias's grumpy exterior and smiles. She needs a friend, and she has decided the broody, ball cap wearing man (no seriously I never see him without a hat on - June) across the street is it. She invades his quiet space showing up at the inkwell every Tuesday and spending the day, sharing her music, and poking at his meticulous order. Elias fights it all, clenching his jaw and pulling his cap low to hide the truth: he fell for the Wildflower the minute she crashed into his life. As June begins posting subtle, faceless photos of him, their reluctant friendship turns into an online viral romance that threatens to expose both of their secrets. How do you guard a heart that already belongs to a Wildflower, a baby, and a life you swore you'd never have? And what happens when the most careful grump in Oakhaven blurts out, "That's my wife," just to stay by her side? Tropes: - Grumpy x Sunshine - He Falls First - Protective - Pregnancy - Small Town - Forced Friends - Friends to lovers - Secret Identity CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE

Bruised, broken, and running out of chances, Bethany Darcy knows one thing for certain-if she stays, she and her three-year-old son, Noah, may never escape the nightmare they're living in. After years of enduring the violent cruelty of the man who was supposed to love them, Bethany makes a desperate decision: leave everything behind and disappear before it's too late. Seventy hours on the road takes her from California to the quiet town of Hudson, New York, where for the first time in years, she can finally breathe. No shouting. No fear. No walking on eggshells. Just the fragile hope of a fresh start. But the past doesn't let go easily. Ryder Williams has spent all twenty-eight years of his life in Hudson. Between running his tattoo shop, looking out for his three younger brothers, and staying close to his tight-knit family, he's never felt like anything was missing from his life. Until Bethany walks through his shop door asking for a job. Drawn to the sadness hidden behind her guarded eyes, Ryder quickly realises Bethany is carrying secrets far heavier than a suitcase. As feelings begin to grow between them, Bethany must decide whether she can trust someone again-or whether the darkness she escaped from is already closing in behind her. A gripping and emotional story about survival, healing, and finding love after trauma. Trigger warning: Will contain some abuse Swearing

✧ 𝑠𝑜, 𝑏𝑦𝑒-𝑏𝑦𝑒, 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑝𝑖𝑒 ✧ 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗬𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗡 was easily the most brilliant woman of her time.

"They came for his crown and his blood. They didn't count on the woman holding the red pen." ........................ Aiden Thorne is a billionaire, a kingpin, and a single father. He's a man who has everything, except a way to keep the ghosts of his past from reaching his children. He thinks he's found the perfect sanctuary for his heirs: an elite school with a warm, kind teacher to guide them. He trusts his high-tech security to keep the monsters at bay. He's dead wrong. I am Anna. To the twins, I'm the teacher with the gentle smile and the gold stars. To the underworld, I'm a ghost-a retired assassin whose name once made the most ruthless men pray for a quick death. I traded my silencer for a syllabus to escape the blood, but when a syndicate puts a target on my students' backs, "Miss Anna" is going back to work. By day, I teach them their ABCs. By night, I hunt the men who dare to breathe their names. Aiden has no idea that the woman grading his children's homework is the deadliest weapon on the continent. And if I have my way, he'll never find out. But as the enemies close in and the tension between us burns hotter than a smoking barrel, I'm forced to make a choice: Keep my secret and watch them die, or pick up the gun and show the King exactly who he let into his home.

"Another round, please!" I leaned across the bar, eyeing the petite blonde with a playful smirk. "That'll be your fifth espresso martini tonight, Carpenter. Treading dangerous waters, aren't we?" Sabrina's lips curled into a dazzling smile as she slapped a crisp fifty on the marbeled countertop. Her piercing blue eyes locked onto mine, sending a jolt through my spine. "Oh, come now," she purred, her voice a silky challenge. "You wouldn't dream of cutting me off just when I'm starting to warm up to you, would you, bartender?" *•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*• Y/N, one of Manhattan's top bartenders, works her magic at a luxurious Marriott hotel. Her skills behind the bar are legendary, but nothing prepares her for the night Sabrina Carpenter walks in. Fresh from a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden for the Short N' Sweet Tour, the pop sensation finds herself drawn to the charismatic mixologist. Sabrina, known for guarding her heart, faces an unexpected challenge. In the city that never sleeps, could this chance encounter between Y/N and Sabrina ignite an extraordinary romance? **started 10/7/24**

Sabrina Carpenter x Fem OC 🥇Currently 1 in #sabrinacarpenter 🥇 1 in #sabrina 🥇 1 in #famous 🥇1 in #sweet-romance Fresh off a demanding yet successful overseas tour, a disciplined 26 years old Royal Marines Captain reluctantly agrees to accompany her younger sister to a Sabrina Carpenter concert-more out of sibling duty than personal interest. Expecting little more than loud music and a crowd she doesn't quite fit into, she arrives guarded, composed, and out of place in civilian life. But the night shifts during the performance of "Juno." Amid flashing lights and a roaring audience, Sabrina's eyes lands on her-sharp posture, unbothered presence, and a quiet intensity that stands out in a sea of fans. Intrigued, Sabrina leans into the playful theatrics of the song, singling her out. In a flirtatious twist, she has the captain "arrested" as part of the act, pulling her briefly into the spotlight. The crowd cheers, her sister is ecstatic, and the captain-trained to remain unshaken under pressure-finds herself unexpectedly disarmed. As the concert continues, Sabrina keeps returning to her-subtle glances, teasing smiles, and knowing winks that feel far more personal than performance. What began as an sibling obligation turns into something confusing for the captain, who can't quite explain why she's feeling something she hasn't felt in a long time. Later that night, away from the stage lights, Sabrina and her friend Paloma slip out in disguise to a nearby bar, for a moment of normalcy. By coincidence-or perhaps something like fate-the captain ends up in the same bar, having been dragged along by her sister for post-concert drinks. Neither recognizes the other immediately. But when they do, the energy from the stage lingers-only now it's quieter, more intimate.

"You ran, sunshine. Seven fucking years, an ocean, a quiet little life. You thought distance could cure you of me. Sweet thing - I'm the disease. And I don't want the fucking cure either. I took the throne so I could put every camera and every satellite on this planet between you and your next breath. I'll burn London to find the street you live on. I'll tear the Crown off my own head and use it as a key. And when I find you - and I will find you - you can wear that quiet little life like a Sunday dress. I'll peel it off you one slow inch at a time. With my teeth, if I have to." - Asher Rowan _____ To the world, Asher Rowan is the Crown Prince of England - the most photographed man on the planet, with three centuries of bloodline and the entire British intelligence apparatus at his back. To Athena, he is just a boy who read books to her at the back of a public library when they were sixteen. She walked away from him seven years ago. Clean breakup. Calm voice. A lie she swore would die in her mouth. She built a small life in London - paint on her wrists, sunshine in her smile - and told herself she made peace with him. She is about to open her phone, and the world is about to show her his face. He took the throne for one reason. To find her. He expects her to be afraid. He expects her to run. What he does not expect is that the sunshine girl from that library never stopped being his. That she did not leave because she stopped loving him. She left because she loved him too much to let him carry her. He built an empire to hunt her. He took a throne to claim her. And he will burn it all down to drag her back into the only ordinary life he was ever allowed to live. _______ "The Royal Prince | 18+" is the special edition of the "Princes of Ardencrest" Series. {Can be read as a standalone}

"Didn't you--Didn't you say you liked... when I overpowered you." I gnawed on my lip as my eyes fluttered to a close when his large hand sensually groped at my bare breast, thumb rolling my hardening nub under the digit. "I said I was a switch Sunhee." A low growl sounded directly in my ear, breath fanning the skin. Lips took my earlobe in his mouth, a playful tongue flicking at the flesh every so often. "𝙄'𝙢 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙗 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙙." ꒷︶꒷꒥꒷‧₊˚꒷︶꒷꒥꒷‧₊˚꒷︶꒷꒥꒷‧₊˚꒷︶꒷꒥꒷‧₊˚ Hybrids and their soulmates. It's a simple concept that many humans have grown to understand over the years. A concept many crave to become a part of. Albeit, that doesn't guarantee the simple success in finding their mate. In fact, it's a process that can easily span for several years--several years with a large gaping hole in the center of their heart. And in Sunhee's case, she had seven aching holes, seven colorless marks that reminded her daily that she was mateless. For two years, she's been without any of her mates, and she had started to get pissed off with the universe for not even sparing her one. So when she gradually began to find her soulmates, she became the most ecstatic hybrid of them all. Her days of being romantically alone had came to an end, and she was undoubtedly content with her new beginning with them. She just didn't realize that they were kinda... ravenous. And clingy. And too fucking fine. TW‼️: This story will--eventually--contain HEAVY smut, so if that's not your cup of tea I'd highly advise against reading this! Frequent cursing, violence, kinks (bdsm, exhibitionism, etc.), and mild sexual assault will also be present. Viewer discretion is advised! (Longer chapters ahead, just a warning for people who don't fw that) Started: 06.21.2024 Published: 08.9.2024 Finished:

Everyone knows her. The girl whose voice fills stadiums. The supermodel who shuts down Paris Fashion Week with a single appearance. The world's sweetheart. At only twenty-two, Seraphina Belladonna is the most famous woman on the planet. Millions adore her. Celebrities call her a friend. Fashion houses fight for her attention. Paparazzi follow her every move. To the world, she has everything. But behind the flashing cameras and dazzling smiles is a lonely girl who grew up believing she was abandoned. No family. No home. No one waiting for her when the lights go out. What Seraphina doesn't know is that she was never abandoned. She is the lost princess of two of the most feared mafia dynasties in the world. The only daughter. The only sister. The child eight powerful brothers have spent twenty years searching for. When her identity is finally discovered, the life she thought she knew begins to unravel. Suddenly, dangerous men call her "Princess." A ruthless mafia king calls her "Daughter." An entire empire is willing to go to war for her. And standing in the middle of it all is Mikhail Volkov-the twenty-five-year-old leader of the Russian Bratva. Cold. Dangerous. Untouchable. A man feared by nations and criminals alike. A man who never believed in love. Until her. As secrets surface and enemies emerge from the shadows, Seraphina must navigate a world of power, blood, loyalty, and betrayal while discovering what family truly means. But in a world where everyone wants something from her, can she trust the one man who seems willing to burn the world just to keep her safe? Or will the truth destroy them all?

For over a century, the Valenti Mafia has produced only sons. Generation after generation, the powerful family expanded its empire through ruthless leaders, feared heirs, and dangerous men whose names alone commanded respect throughout the underworld. Then, after decades of waiting, a daughter was finally born. Aria Valenti. The youngest child of the Valenti family and the only girl among eight older brothers. To the outside world, she is the family's greatest treasure. To Aria, she is simply a frightened eleven-year-old girl living in a mansion full of men she barely knows. Her brothers are feared throughout the country-mafia bosses, strategists, enforcers, and heirs to a criminal empire. They are not warm. They are not gentle. They do not know how to comfort a child. And Aria is terrified of every single one of them. Having spent most of her life surrounded by nannies, tutors, and distant relatives while her brothers managed the family empire, Aria has grown up believing she is little more than an obligation. She keeps to herself, never asks for anything, and tries her best not to be a burden. But when a small accident reveals just how isolated and vulnerable she truly is, her brothers begin to notice the little sister they have overlooked for years. What starts as concern soon becomes something far more dangerous. Because someone is watching Aria. Someone inside the mafia world is searching for her. And buried within the Valenti family's history lies a secret connected to the last daughter of the bloodline-a secret powerful enough to threaten the empire itself. As enemies close in and old family secrets come to light, Aria finds herself caught between fear and trust, surrounded by eight intimidating brothers who may not know how to express affection-but who would destroy anyone who dares to hurt the only daughter of House Valenti. In a family built on power, loyalty, and blood, one small girl may become the most important Valenti of them all.