When retired detective Audrey Kilburn moves to a tranquil Swiss lakeside village, she hopes to leave behind the chaos and pain of her former life. But when a man's body washes ashore near the quiet marina, her instincts resurface-and so do the secrets the locals have buried deep. As Audrey navigates quirky neighbors, haunting memories, and a community reluctant to trust outsiders, she uncovers more than just clues. She finds whispers-of betrayal, old crimes, and connections that stretch far deeper than the lake. Can she trust her instincts without falling apart? Or will the truth pull her under?

Aurora, o Rory, como la llama todo el mundo, empieza su último año en la carrera de Medicina con un secreto que la está consumiendo: lleva enamorada de Leo, su mejor amigo, desde siempre. Leo, guapo, encantador y absolutamente inconsciente de lo que despierta en ella, la quiere... pero no de esa forma. Todo se tambalea cuando Iván, el hermano mayor de Leo, un aspirante a policía con una mirada demasiado aguda, empieza a fijarse en Rory. Y lo hace justo cuando se da cuenta de a quién mira ella cada vez que sonríe. ¿Y si el verdadero problema no era que Leo no la quisiera, sino que alguien más estuviera dispuesto a hacerlo... demasiado? Una historia de amor, desamor, decisiones difíciles y corazones que no siempre laten al ritmo correcto.

Two souls. Each carrying a past too heavy to name. Neither ever taught how to love- only how to survive. Fate didn't ask. It simply brought them together. And for a moment, under soft laughter and starlit glances, they bloomed. It was their moon of blossom. Surrounded by chaos, comfort, and friends who made everything feel a little more possible. But still- A love, when built on pain, Can be uncertain. Was it truly love? Or just the blind leading the blind? Yet- No storm stays. Even the sky remembers how to shine. Only the silences know.

In the year 2099, Earth is finally healing after many years of chaos, but peace is fleeting. Once again, mysterious creatures return from the depths of deep space, and humanity's fragile hope is in ruins once again. Childhood best friends Ezra Addison and Maliha Chisaka are enjoying a fun, sunny afternoon by the lake when disaster strikes all around them. A blinding light radiates from within one of the beasts and consumes his best friend, vanishing without a trace. Ezra's world is ripped into pieces. Determined to uncover the truth and avenge his losses, he embarks on a relentless journey through a transformed Earth. Many years pass, but somehow, hope and strength endure. Then, in the most unexpected of ways, Maliha returns - physically and mentally changed - but alive. Together again, Ezra and Maliha must navigate through their shattered pasts. Learning how to heal, still remaining strong and focused in an everchanging, war-torn future. As they uncover the invaders' true intentions, they rise as unlikely heroes in a final battle for freedom, revenge, second chances, and the fate of their planet. - WARNING: This story will contain blood, gore, possible suicide, talks of severe PTSD, panic attacks, sexual scenarios, and more. Please read at your own risk :) Thank you ❤️

Every one hundred years, the immortal king chooses a woman to be his queen. And I chose to join the competition-not for a crown, but to uncover the truth. Nobody knows what he looks like, what he's like, or why he even holds these trials. Yet every century, hundreds compete for the title. But I didn't come to win his favor. I came to find answers-about the curse that binds us all and the secrets that shroud a king who has lived far too long. And when I finally see his face, his eyes, I wonder if every woman before me witnessed this same magnificent view. Yet before I can fall for his beauty, I find myself falling for his darkness-for the secrets he hides and the curses that must be broken.

Hobbit Fanfiction / Alternate Universe Bound by duty, cursed by fate, and entangled in the treacherous politics of kings, Amara of Dorwinion never imagined her life would be anything but the fulfillment of an arranged marriage. Promised first to the Elvenking Thranduil, only to be traded to a dwarven prince she has never met, Amara resigns herself to a future beneath the Lonely Mountain. But when her journey takes a dark turn, and a brush with an ancient wraith leaves her marked by a spreading curse, she learns that her fate is not merely to wed a prince-but to fight for her very soul. Meanwhile, Thorin Oakenshield, still bearing the weight of reclaiming Erebor, wrestles with the responsibilities of leadership. As shadow looms over Middle-earth once more, Amara and Thorin's paths become entwined in ways neither could have foreseen. From the haunted ruins of Dol Guldur to the windswept valleys of Rohan, they must navigate a world where loyalty is tested, alliances are forged in fire, and love is an unbidden force, waiting to claim them both. In this sweeping tale of adventure, betrayal, and destiny, The Untold Tale weaves a story of courage against impossible odds, of love found in the most unexpected places, and of a woman who refuses to be bound by the fate others have written for her.

Zohra's life takes a devastating turn when her father forces her into a marriage she never wanted. Bound to a man she barely knows, she is unaware of the dark secret he hides-he is not just her husband-to-be, but the one who plans to sell her to a fate worse than death. As Zohra struggles against the invisible chains of her family's decision, a stray dog, Max, enters her life-a dog who can hear human thoughts but cannot speak them. Max knows the truth. He knows the man she is about to marry is a monster. But how can he warn her when she refuses to see beyond the facade? With betrayal lurking in the shadows and a love she never expected waiting on the other side, Zohra must make a choice-will she fight for her freedom, or will she lose herself in the arms of a man who never deserved her? And when the final twist unravels-the biggest secret of all-nothing will ever be the same again. 💔 Forced Marriage. A Silent Savior. A Heart-Wrenching Betrayal. #Thriller #Mystery #ForcedMarriage #Betrayal #UnspokenLove #WattpadExclusive

Jaxon, a curious young boy, finds himself entangled in a mind-bending mystery. After disappearing from a locked locker and reappearing with a strange story about a theme park and a friend named June, Jaxon's world is turned upside down. As time passes, the line between reality and fantasy blurs further. The mysterious June becomes a constant presence, whispering secrets and leaving clues through seemingly impossible means. Jaxon's journey is one of self-discovery and unraveling a cosmic truth.

𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓀 #𝟣 𝑅𝑒𝒶𝓅𝑒𝓇 𝒞𝑜𝓋𝑒 ↬ After the tragic loss of her brother, Addy is forced to face a harsh reality - a world without her favourite person. Together Addy and her new makeshift family find themselves in a lawless land - a cold place where the going currency that is held most valuable is your time - and life. Reaper Cove. Ruled by the infamous Caden Blackheart - a dark incubus cross necromancer of whom they speak to be immortal. This place seems like a deathless paradise for him, but Caden has a deeply hidden secret. His time is running out. And fast. Finding himself at death's door, Caden knows he must mate like any other incubus in order to survive, but to do that, he must find the one whose aura matches his own - a fated mate. Against all odds, Addy fits this description - the only issue is, she's already spoken for by a very protective angelic boyfriend. With a war brewing and the constant reminder that she doesn't belong, Addy just wants to survive the upcoming weeks. She plans to bury her brother and return to the Highlands to be with her sister, but sometimes fate has other plans. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 - 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. - Filled with twists, turns, and a lot of drama, Reaper Cove is perfect for readers looking for: · Dual POVs · Enemies-to-lovers · Grumpy x sunshine · Love triangles · Bad boys · TikTok books

𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓀 #𝟣 𝒞𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝑜𝓇 𝒮𝑒𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈 ↬ After the tragic death of her twin sister, Nyssa Floyd is left wondering why Tessa - who was the world's best seer - traded places with her at the coronation, only to publicly eradicate both herself and Nyssa's identity. Now forced to live her life as her deceased twin, Nyssa is determined to follow the clues and solve the mystery her fallen sister left behind. Together, Nyssa and her quirky guardian, Ducky, try to uncover the real reason why Tessa Floyd wanted to fake her sister's death. Only what they discover unleashes a world of trouble....