A story where the hunter and hunted are bound by ink, marriage, and fate. This is what happens when a contract marriage comes to life-- not with hearts entwining or sparks of romance, but souls colliding. / He is not a man of myth and poetry. She is not a woman of violence and fire. Together they will either free each other, or cage themselves. For the hunter can only embrace when he lowers his bow.

Veronica Morris thought her life would be simple - quiet days, loyal friends, and a love that could outlast time. But the summer of 1963 changed everything. A road trip meant to celebrate freedom becomes a descent into buried desert secrets. When she wakes, nothing is as it was. Some storms never pass. Chapter Updates Daily

Ethan's standing on Highland Bridge at midnight, ready to end it all, when a girl appears out of nowhere with ice cream and zero intention of leaving him alone. Riley's either an angel or completely crazy - he hasn't decided which. But her offer is simple: give her until her birthday, just two months away, to prove life is worth something. After that, whatever he decides is up to him. He expects nothing. Instead, he gets midnight drives and way too many milkshakes. Gets random star quotes she's memorized just to make him roll his eyes. Gets stupid jokes that somehow make him laugh when he swore he'd forgotten how. But the closer they get, the more he sees through her smile to the shadows underneath. And as her birthday approaches, Ethan realizes keeping Riley alive might be the only thing worth living for.

From arrested to VIP entry--will Lola's missteps on her chase for a story keep her from reaching the finish line? She works for The People Agenda, a non-profit dedicated to bettering the lives of everyone by working to unite the straight and LGBTQ plus communities, and she just got a big assignment to find a compelling story to turn into a series or movie. Lucky for her, the biggest story of the year falls right into her lap when her favorite band's lead singer, the world-famous Chris Ellington, is seen kissing another man in a hotel room in Spain. The road to landing this story for a greater cause is a bumpy one, and she feels the aftershocks of her quick decisions for months. While she works tirelessly to produce something the entire LGBTQ plus community can be proud of, she is faced with the need to confront her spiraling mental health and coping mechanisms head-on, or potentially miss out on her own budding love story. Beautiful cover designed by @sulkytae 💖

Hydra's life is a constant battle against prejudice and control. Born in the Xaven Kingdom with divine magic, she's forced to hide her true strength and endure a life of forced obedience. Now, facing a forced marriage to the Emperor of Crystallia, she finds her fate intertwined with the Demon Lord, Gladiolus, the one person who seems to see her for who she truly is. As hidden agendas surface and forbidden feelings ignite, Hydra must choose between duty and freedom, between suppressing her magic and embracing her true potential. This drama-rich fantasy explores the agonizing tension of a slow-burn connection, the weight of buried secrets, and the struggle to break free from a predetermined fate. * TRIGGER WARNING * (later sometime in the series) - Relationship Complexities/Proximity's. - Violence, Blood and Gore - Mental Health Struggles, including suicidal thoughts and attempts. - Explicit Scenes including bondage, praise kink, as well as other kinks. *NSFW*

When shy former track runner Emery strikes a deal with charismatic athlete Beckett, they each have a goal: to help the other impress their crush. But as courtship slowly turns to jealousy, the two are left to confront their feelings as they fight to win each other's hearts instead. Season 1 of Crushed Hearts *** All that Emery Theiss wants is to become an English professor, knowing his ADHD medication means his days of running sprints are over. But when the track team star, Beckett Delroy, unceremoniously hits him with a football, Emery's bad luck changes gears. Beckett needs Emery's advice to help his crush warm up to him, and Emery could use Beckett's confidence to win over his best friend and secure his future. But while coming to an agreement is easy, Beckett is the track rival who broke Emery's coveted record, and he can't stop himself from flirting, even with Emery. The charmingly annoying teasing, however, reveals Beckett has a softer side. The more time he spends with Beckett, the less important impressing his crush becomes. Faced with the possibility of losing his chance at his future, will Emery chase love or settle for certainty to ensure his heart isn't crushed? *** Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

In the heart of Paris, a rebellious billionaire playboy and a fiery Indian girl collide, igniting a love story fraught with passion, secrets, and supernatural revelations. From steamy rooftop proposals to haunted cemeteries, their journey is anything but ordinary. Lucifer, a man haunted by his dark lineage, discovers his true identity as the ruler of Hell when his father kidnaps the only woman who truly sees him for more than his wealth. With the help of a demonic army led by the deadly Mazikeen, he unleashes unimaginable powers to rescue Maya, the woman who risked her heart for him. But their reunion is bittersweet, as love and loyalty are tested by family betrayal and ancient prophecies. With wings of darkness, fiery battles, and love that defies the heavens and hell, this story takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions. As Lucifer embraces his destiny, an ominous threat looms-his father's sinister plans to exploit his newfound powers. Will their love survive the storm, or will the forces of hell tear them apart? Dive into this gripping tale of romance, power, and redemption that will leave you craving more at every turn. Who is Lucifer? And what role does Maya play in a fate written among the stars?

[featured 4x] A palate of poems. {Some simple words mean really deep. We use them without knowing their true worth... I portray such simple words in my poems.} {You will find long poems, In simple words. Some short ones, And a few deep thoughts} {If not now Then when? Words are crops, we plough. Memories are sand, ashen} ●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○ This collection of poems is a souvenir of my journey through the range of emotions I feel every day and of how I view the world around me . {Sometimes I lack zeal, Sometimes I don't. Sometimes I don't feel, Anything and everything feels unknown.} ●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○ 🥇1st place in best book cover in starry sky mini awards... 💫 cover credits - @bl_AcK_zE_rO ●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○ If you are reading this book somewhere else other than WATTPAD. it's not safe!! Your device is under threat. Please report that site!!! ●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○ Most impressive ranking #3 in poetry out of 261K on( 1st - 3rd August 2021) #1 in poeticjustice out of 1.4K #1 in poesia out of 12.3K #1 in poembook out of 10.7 K #1 in thoughtsandfeelings out of 9.97 K #1 in poetrycollection out of 22.4K #8 in poem out of 156K on 1st to 6 th July #1 in thoughts out of 73.6 K

When freelance programmer Arty hacks into his own matchmaking app to pair himself with his crush, he enlists the reluctant help of his best friend Ben-whose feelings for Arty might run a little bit deeper than "just friends"-forcing him to confront whether true love is closer than expected. Standalone in the Mismatched series *** Arty Mavety believes love is a formula waiting to be solved, and he's determined to prove it by hacking into the matchmaking app he's developing to pair himself with his crush Leo, a neighborhood barista who barely knows Arty exists. Arty ropes in his best friend Ben Himmel, cashing in a favor-though they both know that Ben would've helped him anyway. Ben wants to be a good friend and support Arty's misguided mission, but there's one small problem-he's got long-buried feelings for Arty, and they're starting to bubble to the surface. As Arty's idealized romance with Leo threatens to unravel his friendship with Ben, he begins to realize true love can't be engineered. And sometimes, it's way closer than expected.

Marcus had never given romance or mate bonds a second thought, figuring it was just something he'd never be interested in. And he was totally fine with that... until he met James. James had waited ages to sense a mate and be swept away in an epic romance, just like one of his novels. But now that the crazy events of last summer had died down, and faced with the complexities of his own family drama, his relationship with Marcus was turning out not to be the fairy tale romance he had hoped for. Would Cartersville be able to tear them apart? Or would their own baggage be enough? Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YE2svGdXeAqRCX0xfmOap?si=JLzmU3AGQAChf92NT71NyA This is Book 2 of the Mountain Springs series. Book 1 (Lost in Translation) is complete.