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I can see you by spiceyylemonade
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She's trying to rebuild her life. A new city. A clean slate. But the memories she can't reach? They're starting to reach for her. There's a man who says he loves her. One who's always watching. And one who claims he can help. The scary part? They might all be the same person. Rosy thought she was in control. Thought she was the one doing the hunting. But someone's been ahead of her this whole time and the deeper she digs, the more she starts to wonder: Is she protecting herself or hiding from the truth? Two stalkers. One twisted connection. A love story built on lies, obsession, and something darker. TRIGGER WARNING: This story explores themes of trauma, suicide, murder, and psychological manipulation.
It Has to Be You by favenal
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♱ WHEN LOVE REFUSES TO STAY DEAD ♱ Felix Harper, an indie filmmaker with his career on the rise, has always processed grief through horror. His new project is no different: an intimate retelling of Dracula meant to exorcise feelings he'd prefer to see dead and buried. But in his search for the perfect lead actor, the person he's least expected to see again walks into the audition room. Raphael Montrose is Felix's ex-best friend, the person who once knew him better than anyone. The person he hasn't spoken to in years, not since Felix sacrificed their friendship in a desperate attempt to protect what he loved. The person who still makes Felix's heart beat in his throat. Casting him would go against any sort of common sense. But when it comes to Raphael, Felix has never had any. As the two navigate filming a potential cult classic and rebuilding the fragile trust between them, old feelings resurface and the lines between past and present, performance and reality begin to blur. But when the ghosts of their past return to haunt, will they be able to face them, or will they be forced to bury their feelings for good? For readers who enjoyed If We Were Villains, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, a gothic second chance/friends-to-lovers romance spanning years of yearning, tenderness, betrayal and artistic obsession. ♱ cover by the amazing @raizelrose3
Bed of Lies by chelsy_lea
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They broke her trust. They broke his mind. But when the past claws its way back, survival isn't enough - vengeance demands blood. Victoria learned how to stay quiet. Grief became her shadow, guilt her constant companion. It whispered in her ear that she should have been the one to die instead. Not her mother. Never her mother. If she had, maybe her father wouldn't have walked away, leaving them to fend for themselves. But silence is a fragile shield-and when the past resurfaces, dragging her into a world she barely escaped, she realizes staying quiet won't save her this time. Xavier learned how to disappear behind scars, behind rage, behind the monster his past made him. Forged by cruelty, built by betrayal, and fueled by rage, he became the kind of man other monsters feared. Scars became his armor. Violence, his language. He doesn't believe in mercy-only vengeance. Especially for the man who made him this way. Victoria was everything he had been taught to avoid - soft yet unbreakable, damaged yet defiant. She had the kind of pain that mirrored his own, a past carved into her bones, a war waged behind tired eyes. She saw through him in ways no one else had ever dared, and he hated it. Hated her. Because she made him feel. He was chaos wrapped in quiet fury, a storm threatening to consume everything in its path. And yet, when she looked at him, she didn't just see the monster - she saw the man who had once fought to hold on to his soul. But love between two broken people is never easy. It's volatile. Cruel. A constant push and pull, neither of them willing to surrender, both too damaged to truly hold on. The closer they get, the more dangerous the stakes become. Yet, for all the ways they fought against it, they kept coming back to each other.
The Theater Girl and the Player by 0o0sbookshop
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*FIRST DRAFT, ONGOING* Peyton Thoms joins TSHigh's theater club. In a couple of seconds of gossip, she is now considered part of the dorks, in the eyes of the other students of her school... Great. Her hopes of having a hot senior boyfriend are being tossed right out of the window and Peyton is getting more and more desperate to be loved by literally anyone. When Carla, the "leader" of the theater family gets her heart broken, no, not just broken, but stomped on by a thousand elephants (as she described) by a sophomore whilst she is a senior, every member comforts the poor girl, including Peyton, still the young girl can't help but wonder what 15 year old can break a 17 years old's heart like that. Must be a real hottie... So when, in a truth or dare game she plays with her dorky friends, they give her a dare to ask out renowned player Stephen, Peyton doesn't need much convincing (well she still needs a little push)... But after some teasing and messing with him, a bond forms around the lie that is Peyton and Stephen. But it was a dare, there was no future attached to it. So... Who is going to get ghosted first, the theater girl or the player? ⚠️ CRINGE ALERT ⚠️ If you don't like 🧀y love stories, just, ummm DON'T read this as you may (or may not) be cringed out. This is highly inspired by the album Fearless from Taylor Swift. #itsalovestorybabyjustsayyes. ⬅️ This was the original title, but I changed it for the current 1️⃣. I'm also not trying to hide that each chapter's titles are also the same as each Taylor Swift's song title featured in the Fearless album, it was the goal :) Hope you enjoy, have a great read 📖!
Rainbow Bookclub by FreeTheLGBT
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Bookclub - Open 🌈 We host a laidback community bookclub for writers and readers. Take a look inside for more information! Link to our community discord -> https://discord.gg/GhHxVqQAWF
TweetyGram by ChristinaAnnRiley
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TweetyWolf (n): someone who pretends to be someone else on TweetyGram to scam others out of their money. *** When 22-year-old aspiring crime journalist Lindsey Darling signs up for the popular social media app TweetyGram, she has only one goal in mind: find a fresh, crime-related story to report. An unexpected reunion with her childhood friends leads her to the hunt for the mysterious Malibu Wolf, who has been scamming die-hard fans of the hit TV show Malibu, 90265. But what begins as a routine investigation quickly turns into a wild-goose chase for perfection, and the more time Lindsey spends on TweetyGram, the more chaotic her life becomes. Soon, she finds herself posing as her annoyingly handsome neighbor's fake girlfriend, pretending to be a member of the Maccheronian royal family, and babysitting an influencer cat. Oh, and then there's that green-eyed monster in her head. With the stakes getting higher and higher, can Lindsey catch the Malibu Wolf and survive the cutthroat world of social media? *** ❤ The Ambys 2024 Favorite - Humor
Heart In The Stars by TheSmileMaker
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"You could've died because of me." "You could've died because of me too." "But why! Why would you do that for me?" "Because something was there. Long before I know it."
Flight Risk by Voyageavecmoi
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When visiting Canada for a wedding, a commitment-averse dive instructor must pretend to date her Australian seatmate to avoid conflict with her ex and judgmental mother. *** Audrey Clarke rarely felt like other women her age. Not as a teen who'd never gushed about gorgeous celebrities, nor at almost thirty, with no desire to marry, have kids, or settle down. She would much rather explore reefs in Southeast Asia and adventure around exciting places. Even when she meets travellers with similar dreams, none are the right romantic match. Until Caleb. When flying home to Canada for her friend's wedding, Audrey dreads confronting the pain she caused her ex and facing her judgemental mother. It drives her to connect with her seatmate, Australian environmental scientist, Caleb, who also craves a distraction. Despite his charm, he is enigmatic about the cause of his stress. They agree to fake a relationship to make their lives easier. The more time they spend together, the more real their act feels. Will Audrey be brave enough to share her true feelings before the trip is over? *** Featured on - Humor's 'Ambassador's Monthly Pick' reading list (Nov 2025) - Ambassador's recommendations "Aces! Bows and Aros" chapter (Nov 2024) - Chicklit's "Rom-Com" reading list (August 2024) - Romance's "Slow Burn" and "Fake and Arranged Relations" reading lists (June 2024) Winner - Grand Winner Aro/Ace Awards by the TripleACommunity and FreetheLGBT communities (Dec 2024) - First Place Harvest Festival Astania Awards Wild Card category (Nov 2024) by the Asatnia Community - Honourable Mention, Romance Awards, Romance category by the Romance profile (Oct 2024)
Hetty and Ryan: Crushed by UnbalancedMom333
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Hetty is a reserved and studious high school freshman. Ryan is an attractive and outgoing senior who is also surprisingly sensitive. What starts out as friendly chit chat soon leads to secretly touching hands under the table during film class. As their bond grows deeper, neither of them have confessed their true feelings to anyone -- not a best friend, their parents or even each other. Will Hetty be allowed to date a guy three years older? Is love more powerful than society's rules and expectations?
Flexible Book Exchange (Open) by Flexiblebookexchange
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Welcome to the Flexible Book Exchange, a club for writers and readers looking to get feedback on their work. Unlike the traditional structure of a regular book club, you are in charge of your book club experience. You choose the books you read, how many chapters to exchange, and how many assignments you complete that month by sending out and accepting requests to/from users in the club. Be as active as you want and take breaks when you need (assuming you've read what you've agreed to read : ) Lists of active members are refreshed monthly and we are open to new members as long as space is available. All genres and ratings are welcome!