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𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏... 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒂 𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕. Grace meets Ren, a charming stranger with a knack for stealing popcorn. Their weekend is full of sparks and Grace starts to believe he's the one... until he disappears. Except he didn't stay gone. Dead and stuck on Earth, Ren has been assigned to help her - whether she wants him around or not. A story about modern dating, messy romance, and the chaos of being ghosted... in more ways than one. The Triquetra Awards: 🥇Best Character 🥇Best Romantic Pairing 🥇Best Comedy TRIGGER WARNINGS: contains adult themes including strong language, references to sex and sexual assault, and mentions of death.

She wants to die. He wants to live. Will a Christmas miracle bring them to the same middle ground?

Two Lives. A Thousand Lies. Nina left behind the shores of Carmel and the chaos of Los Angeles to chase the New York dream. Now, she lives divided between two worlds that couldn't be further apart. On one side is the whirlwind of high-profile Manhattan: she works for a prestigious agency managing the image of world-famous supermodel Sienna Fox-a reality defined by celebrities, glamour, and breathtaking luxury. On the other side is her "real" life: her lifelong friends and her boyfriend, all recent graduates struggling every day to find their place in the world. For six years, Nina has tried to keep these two universes separate, convinced she could belong to both without ever betraying herself. But balance is a fragile illusion. When the crystal kingdom of her career begins to shatter, her two worlds enter a collision course, dragging her into a vortex of secrets and poor choices. Between the blinding lights of Manhattan and the shadows of desires she never knew she had, Nina will lose her way. Trapped in a system that knows no mercy, she will discover that the line between loyalty and betrayal is as thin as a silk thread. And once it snaps, nothing will ever be the same. Because in New York, the truth is the only luxury no one can afford.

𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙚...𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. - Oasis Awards 3rd place - Upon nearing adulthood, citizens of Aegia face the choice to risk it all. For some, it's all about the glory, and living up to their family name. For others, it's an offer of security, of knowing where their next meal is coming from. And so they make the choice to enroll in one of several Academies, where they are taught the ancient texts, the history of the realm, and the sacred runes handed down by the gods themselves. At the end of their time there, they face a series of tests to be sorted into two castes: 𝗔𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀, the elite rulers, advance to the top positions in their field, deciding what is built, what is destroyed, where taxes go...and who lives and dies. And 𝘀𝘆𝗹𝗿𝗮, the servants bound by magic to their Aelaris. Seen as little more than an appendage and status symbol, they spend their days following their Aelaris and living for their demands, completely devoted and content in their role. The bond is considered sacred. It prevents the Aelaris from ever harming their sylra while ensuring the sylra is happy to serve. It is the Rite of Ascension that determines who belongs where, a process that measures worth and potential, through the power of the gods. Rian Argon-son has always believed he was destined to join the ranks of the Aelaris, working tirelessly to prove himself worthy. Meanwhile his nemesis Ileana, born into wealth and privilege, has always seen herself as a true heir to power. Their rivalry has simmered in all their time at the Academy, and now the final testing is upon them. They may be both top of their class, but ultimately the Rite of Ascension will decide everything. Both have prepared. Neither are ready. Cover by @Merlyn_Fereira

It started with a cigarette she shouldn't have lit and a girl she shouldn't have looked at twice. One drag, one glance, and suddenly her whole life unraveled like smoke in a red room. Riley is the type of girl your mother warns you about: soft voice, sharp smile, danger disguised as something gentle. Morgan knows she should walk away, but every time Riley leans in, the world tilts and her pulse betrays her. Their chemistry isn't cute; it's volcanic. Addictive. The kind of spark that turns steady hearts reckless. What begins as one stolen kiss becomes a habit Morgan can't kick. Late-night meetups. Shared lighters. Secrets whispered too close. Two girls tangled in something that feels like love, tastes like trouble, and burns just sweet enough to crave again. Some addictions start small. This one starts with a kiss.

Rex Nelson tries to start a new life after his parents died. Just when he thought his life was good enough, he saw someone sleeping on his bed. #WITWContest

A really popular actress career turns upside down when her hair starts falling. [Weekly Update]