"And it took me a while to realize it, but everything I've had to go through in this life, all the pain and sadness I've had to bear . . . well, its led me straight to you." • • • After tragedy strikes Morgan Scott's family, she finds her life changing drastically again and again throughout many failed attempts of starting over. It doesn't seem to matter where Morgan ends up, the secrets and pain of her past continue to haunt her, reminding her that "starting over" isn't nearly as easy as it sounds. Ending up in her father's hometown a few months after the day her life changed forever, Morgan finds her life changing once again, and she only hopes that this time will be for the better. It isn't until after a run-in with the town's golden boy, Jack Crawford, that Morgan realizes no amount of starting over will take away the memories of the past. What Morgan doesn't know is that Jack has a secret of his own that's eerily similar to hers. And what neither of the two know is that their secrets will unintentionally bring them together, reminding the duo that they aren't as alone as they often feel. [COMPLETE] [WATTPAD EDITORS' CHOICE LIST 2021]

"He definitely wants to sleep with you," he taunts. "Excuse me?" I look at him weirdly, "What are you even talking about." "The way he touched your arm. That's what people do when they wanna fuck someone." He looks down at his paper and continues to sketch his patterns. I get an idea and scoot my chair closer to his. I lean forward and bring my lips up to his ear, very gently. "Well, that's what you do." He snaps his head towards me like he knows what I'm going to say next. "Do you wanna fuck me?" I whisper, making sure to look at him in awe. I hope it has an even better effect since our faces are closer. He opens his mouth to say something but hesitates. His eyes are everywhere but mine. When he finally catches my stare, he pushes my chair back to where it was before with his foot. "You are such a smart-ass. Would it hurt to swallow your ego for two seconds? Not everything's about you," he argues. "Maybe. I mean- I've swallowed worse," I shrug with a petty smile. *** Lavender Quinn has always struggled with her mental health but somehow managed to always stay at the top of her class... until her senior year. After competing with her since middle school, Elijah Rivera finally manages to beat her whole grade average by one. They can't stand each other (or so they think). What happens when they keep getting grouped together in projects before their big school Paris trip? Is it a coincidence or is it fate? ~ To everyone who feels like they're not deserving of love. started november 10th, 2022 ended ??? *** RANKINGS: 9/21/24 • #2 IN FRENEMIES 3/27/25 • #3 IN LAVENDER

They've shared walls, secrets, and stolen glances since they were kids - childhood friends, next-door neighbors, and complete opposites. She's the quiet girl with a stack of medical books and dreams too big for her strict parents' rules. He's the loud, laughter-filled boy who lights up every room and secretly saves all his smiles for her. In the heart of Maharashtra, two teens navigate high school, late-night balcony talks, family expectations, and the confusing ache of growing up. She's always been the calm to his chaos. He's always been her safe place in a storm. But somewhere between shared rickshaw rides, school festivals, and hidden notes passed under doorsteps... something starts to change. She fell first. He fell harder. A slow-burning, heart-fluttering rom-com about teenage love, strict rules, missed chances, and how sometimes, the person you're meant to be with has been right next door all along. ──── ୨୧ ──── Tropes: Childhood friends to lovers Neighbors Based in Maharashtra Introvert x extrovert Sunshine x sunshine She fell first x he fell harder Rom-com Teenage love Highschool romance Slow burn ~ ~ ~ ݁ ˖🛸── .✦⁠⁠～⁠～⁠～ #1 Pune - 9/11/25 #3 Slowburn [Top 10 in India] - 16/9/25 #5 Maharashtra [Top 10 in India] - 15/9/25 #1 Maharashtra - 4/9/25 #1 Maharashtrian - 1/9/25

[ONC 2023 SHORTLISTER] Prompt 63: A rivalry between two coworkers has unforeseen consequences. *** Down on her luck with a string of 12 unfateful heartbreaks following her, twenty-six-year-old Cate Miller, having accepted herself as a 21st Century spinster is satisfied being one of the best editors in a successful publishing startup, Pages Unbound. Her only problem in life? Her coworker Ryle Davis, owner of a gorgeous body and her rival for the managerial position that she has worked her ass off for three years. When an unfortunate incident during one of their fights leads to their boss being hospitalized, Cate and Ryle are placed in a difficult position - either prove in one month that they can move past their hatred and be friends or say bye to the promotion. In order to save her dreams from crushing, Cate accepts Ryle's offer for a new start between them. But soon she finds out that getting to know her rival closely might make her ultimate fear come true - one of her 13th heartbreak. [Previously titled 'Love Rivals']

Amari Vasilios, the CEO of a rapidly growing Advertising Company in California, experienced a heartbreak from her best friend, Zane Shaw, five years ago-a person she least expected to be the first to break her heart. Surprisingly, it was all because of a girl he had known for only four months. Amari was furious at the time, and her anger still persists. She made a conscious effort to ignore and avoid Zane as much as possible, and for the past five years, she succeeded. However, everything has changed now. Presently, she finds herself gazing at the invitation letter clenched in her hand. It turns out to be a wedding invitation, sent by her brother and his fiancee. She realizes she must return home, to New York, and attend the wedding. Going to the wedding means encountering Zane once again. Going to the wedding means coming face-to-face with the person she managed to evade successfully for five long years. Read the story of Amari Vasilios and Zane Shaw in 'Chase me.' Copyright © 2021 by Lency Slamet All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

He's 6'2" of cocky, charming chaos. She barely reaches his chest. He sings like a god, breaks hearts like a hobby, and has a college fan club dedicated to his smirk. She's the quiet one - all oversized hoodies, smudged kajal, and sarcasm. Not the kind of girl people fall for... except maybe him. But they're just best friends. He calls her Chamko. She calls him Rockstar. She builds architectural models at 3 AM. He climbs hostel windows with KitKats and coffee. When the whole college is falling for Aarush Shekhawat, he's busy looking for one girl in the crowd - Amyra Sharma. No one knows their story. Not even them. A story about two best friends who swear they're not in love... until they are. •°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•° Height difference ✔ Late-night hugs ✔ Jealousy & teasing ✔ He sings only for her ✔ Best friends to lovers? Let's see. #ChamkoAndRockstar #BestFriendsToLovers#WattpadIndia

He was my first love . And he is my husband now . But we had a not so planned wedding. (Okay I suck at the description as this is my first time. But please give my story a chance ) Highest rated #schoolfriends - 1 #pune -1 #unplanned - 2 #wedding - 4 #wattpadindia - 188 #wattpad - 47 #firstloves - 34 #india -24 #shy - 18 #friendstolovers - 5 #marriage - 133 #lovestory - 348 #desi - 19 #plussize - 133 #family - 185 #childhood - 18

Meet Sara 22years old graduate with a loving Indian family. Her Father Mr. Rajesh kapoor who seems like a typical strict father but actually a best friend to his children. Her Mother Mrs. Shruthi kapoor who is sweeter than any dessert. Her Brother Rithesh who is Three years older than her is like every protective brother and wants' the best for his sister. They have their family business looking after by Mr. Kapoor and Rithesh, now Sara too want to work in their business along with them. They happily accepted that. She is been working there for one year by now. Her family wants her to get settle but she took a stand not to. All of them are unknown to the actual reason except her brother. But he too don't know the whole truth just have an idea about it. She still can't forget that day it's been nearly two years but it still felt like yesterday when she got heart broken and lost her best friend and her crush. Crush?? No!! Her love...... *NOTE* Second story and please let me know if there are any mistakes to improve the story. Thanks.

All Layla Foster wants is to launch her own branch off of her parent's fitness company. But how is she supposed to focus on making her one shot a success when her client's brother makes her feel things she swore off a long time ago? * * * * * Layla Foster has learned that people like her for one thing: her career. Being the heiress to Foster Fitness, her parent's multi-million, celebrity-filled gym chain, has led to nothing but fake friends, gold-digging boyfriends, and a lifetime of doing exactly what her parents want. She's ready to start something of her own: a new branch of the company that focuses on whipping Brides and Grooms into shape before their big day. But being on-site at McAden Orchard, the beautiful sprawling home of her first clients, is going to be hard thanks to the bride's brother Dawson. He's outspoken, nosy, opinionated... and more handsome than any movie star Layla's ever trained. Dawson McAden doesn't do love. He was scorned once, and once was enough to have him trade in commitment for one-night stands. So why does it bother him so much that his sister's new trainer has given up on love, too? He's not looking for just one passionate night with the feisty, redheaded beauty, but is he ready to risk his heart again to go after the relationship he can't stop himself from wanting? completed (first draft) - 8/21/22