She was told she was too sensitive, too dramatic, too much. But no one ever saw how much she carried in silence. Soft Fire is the story of Elowen, a quiet girl who hides storms behind her laughter. When the world refuses to notice her sadness, she turns to the only ones who never judge: the earth, the wind, the trees, and a loyal dog who listens without words. In their silence, she finds truth - that her softness is not weakness, but strength. Blending the intimacy of a diary with the depth of a novel, Soft Fire explores the secret corners of growing up unseen, the masks we wear to protect ourselves, and the fragile but unshakable fire that keeps us alive. This is not just Elowen's story. It is a story for anyone who has ever felt invisible. For the ones who pretend to be happy so others don't worry. For the ones who wonder if they belong, yet carry on anyway. Tender, lyrical, and unflinchingly honest, Soft Fire is a book about surviving with softness in a world that demands hardness - and discovering that the quietest flames are often the strongest of all. ---

He was just an ordinary boy living an ordinary life... until the shadow found him. ******** Not a darkness to fear, not a curse to bear, but a presence older than humanity itself, born from the deepest corners of the Earth. It has existed quietly, unseen, unnoticed, until now. The shadow entered him, and suddenly nothing was the same. It doesn't hurt him, but he cannot tell what it wants-or why it chose him. Its whispers, its movements, its presence are a mystery, and he must learn to live with something he cannot understand. As days pass, the boy begins to notice the world differently: hidden patterns, quiet truths, and glimpses of a reality no one else can see. With every heartbeat, the shadow remains, silent yet undeniable, a presence that changes everything without ever causing harm. In a story of mystery, wonder, and unseen bonds, he will discover that some companions are not meant to be understood, some hearts are never truly alone, and some shadows have always been part of the world-waiting.

Storms come when you least expect them to, and I didn't see this coming. Not in the form of Trent, a night a huge storm hits our city and we are locked in our flat together. Playing a game of truth or dare to keep our minds from what is going on outside till one dare turns into something we both have been denying each other. Can one night change our feelings to more than just roommates? Or will it turn to a storm, not like what is outside. All I can do is hold on for dear life and see where this takes us. ***NOT EDITED, FIRST DRAFT*** ***MATURE CONTENT***

PS - editing , very slow updates TW - detailed violence is depicted. Life hasn't been easy on Luca. From being born in the world of the Mafia to having his parents murdered in cold blood at a young age. Luca struggled to maintain the balance and the legacy. For over 10 years he had hunted down the man responsible to recover what was his by right and avenge their death. Unfortunately, that thirst for revenge did more harm than good. Instead of healing and stopping the cycle, Luca fed it even further. Now history is repeating itself. He spent the last two years tracking the person responsible for his new added pain, unaware that that one person was closer than he ever thought. There are secrets buried deep down in people's hearts and minds. What will happen when they start to come out? What will Luca do when he knows his truth is not true? Will Luca come out unscathed in a world full of betrayal? War is coming... And he's the target! "Mercy is a vice, a pretension to powers we do not have. Those who give mercy commit an unpardonable offence to the victim. And that is not our duty here on earth." ― Mario Puzo, Omertà.

Reed Sawyer is a dedicated athlete and, overall, a good guy. Eden Gray is a lover of books, hard worker, unlucky in love. Reed never planned to spend his Friday night going on a blind date that wasn't his to begin with. Eden never imagined going on a blind-date period, only going to appease her friends. Feelings are caught, more dates follow, and eventually, the truth is revealed. So Much More.

GrovelGuys #1 What do you do when you go by a rule of not having kids and the woman you want in your life had one. The worse part was, I misunderstood the kid for a dog and now the woman I've fallen for is walking away from me, on our very first Date, that had turned disastrous because of me. I knew I had to act fast before I lost her for good. Life doesn't always give you second chances for free, so I pick up my shit to Earn That Fucking Chance!

Marriage has always been a curse to Giovanni Morello, as a Boss of the Italian mafia. Along with the death of his wife, all good in life had been ripped away from him. With a heart as cold as ice and temper most feared, Giovanni ruthlessly rules over his empire, not allowing anyone close enough to see the broken man inside. Giovanni's life takes an unexpected turn as a marriage proposal comes his way, one foolish to refuse as it would grand peace between two families long at war. In need of hire and encouraged by trusted men, Giovanni agrees with the arranged marriage to Aria Esposito, someone younger and full of life. Will Aria be capable of bringing life back in Giovanni's heart when there's still a shadow of his past lover lingering around? How will this marriage between people so different, work when the peace is as brittle as glass? The Beginning. Copyright © 2020 All Right Reserved

Thomas is good at what he does - too good. He doesn't make mistakes, and he doesn't leave witnesses. Carlie is just trying to get by and make a breakthrough in her career. Two worlds collide one night when Thomas shows up at the wrong apartment only to find Carlie instead of his original target. The moment he arrives, their lives are forever changed. Will Thomas let her go peacefully or will Carlie pay the price for his mistake? _________________________ Trigger warning for violence, sexual acts, and coarse language. Rated MATURE. *I do not own any of the photos or videos used. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events, and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.* _________________________ Highest Rank: #1 - Mature story #1 - Big city #3 - Chance meeting #3 - Mature romance #5 - St. Louis #7 - Fast paced #21 - New love #33 - Mistake #33 - Gang love #93 - Adult fiction #61 - Obsessive

In 1997 Avery Ashfield was weeks away from death when offered a small chance at survival. 51 years later she'll wake up to a world she doesn't know and an unknown future. Pack Knox Taggart Knox grew up knowing he'd one day hold the caretaking responsibilities that his grandfathers and fathers held before him. Not once has he questioned it as he'd always felt drawn to those underground rooms and knew his future was held in one of the stasis pods. Now with that the day has final come to wake the sleeping omegas he prays nothing goes wrong and that they have everything in place. With his pack at his side they'll do right by the souls they've watched over. And hopefully find their mate among them.