Ian Smith had been Grace's best friend for as long as she could remember. From the days they spent climbing trees, to late-night walks through their small town, to endless talks about their dreams and what their futures could hold, they were inseparable. Ian was the kind of guy everyone loved-athletic, charismatic, always at the center of attention. Grace was quieter, more introspective, often lost in the world of her art. But with Ian, she never felt like she had to pretend. He was her safe space. But that was before everything changed. At 19, Ian's rap career exploded. His voice, once just a secret shared between him and Grace in their old backyard, was now heard by thousands. His fan base grew rapidly, and with it came the pressure of a tour, interviews, and the constant pull of fame. Grace couldn't help but feel the distance forming, slowly at first, then all at once. He left for his first tour, leaving behind a message she'd never be able to shake: "This is my dream, but I'll be back. I promise." Months passed. He came home for a short break between tours, but Grace barely recognized him anymore. He was a different person-more guarded, distant, consumed by the weight of his success. The awkwardness between them grew unbearable. They were friends, but nothing more, or at least, that's what they told themselves. Every time they were near each other, the words they longed to say hung heavy in the air, but neither of them could risk ruining what they already had. "I love you, Grace," he says, finally, the words so raw they feel like a confession. "I always have." And with that, the walls between them finally crumble. But the question remains- Can they find a way back to each other, or is the distance between their dreams, their lives, too wide to bridge? The love they've always shared is undeniable, but so is the fear of what happens if they let it all slip away.

Las Vegas, the city of glitz, secrets, and power, becomes the backdrop for an unlikely romance between two heirs bound by loyalty, legacy, and danger. Serena King, a sharp and ambitious black woman, is the heiress to The Royale casino empire in Las Vegas. Raised in the world of luxury and power, she knows how to navigate the cutthroat business world her family has built. But when Matteo Romano, the handsome and enigmatic son of an Italian mafia boss, enters her life, she is drawn into a world far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Matteo's father, a powerful mafia don, was forced to move the family from Italy to Vegas due to growing threats from rival families. Matteo, though loyal to his family, finds himself torn between the life he's always known and the woman who has captured his heart. Serena's father, a close friend to Matteo's father, has always kept the families' worlds separate-until now. Tensions rise as Matteo is forced to make difficult choices between loyalty to his family and his love for Serena. With his family's enemies closing in, and betrayal lurking around every corner, Matteo must decide if his heart is worth risking the very empire they've worked so hard to build. But Serena, fiercely protective of her own legacy, is not easily swayed. As their love faces deadly consequences, both must navigate the fine line between loyalty, power, and survival. Will Matteo and Serena be able to survive the challenges of their intertwined worlds, or will their love be torn apart by the very families that brought them together?

ᴵ ᵏⁿᵒʷ ᵉᵛᵉʳʸᵗʰⁱⁿᵍ ᵃᵇᵒᵘᵗ ʸᵒᵘ, ʸᵒᵘ ᵏⁿᵒʷ ᵉᵛᵉʳʸᵗʰⁱⁿᵍ ᵃᵇᵒᵘᵗ ᵐᵉ, ʷᵉ ᵏⁿᵒʷ ᵉᵛᵉʳʸᵗʰⁱⁿᵍ ᵃᵇᵒᵘᵗ ᵘˢ ꧁ [ 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 ] ꧂ 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘: In a small town where everyone knows everyone's business, Ocean and Koa have been best friends since childhood. But there's something more between them-a quiet, simmering attraction neither of them dares to acknowledge. As they navigate the ups and downs of their teenage years, the lingering question of what if? follows them everywhere. Things get complicated when Koa starts dating Ocean's best friend, Bethany, in elementary school, and even years later, the past still lingers between them. Their friendship is tested when Ocean starts spending time with a new friend, Johyi, making Koa believe he's being replaced. An argument forces them to confront the growing distance between them, but when they finally reconcile at a party, jealousy flares as they're unknowingly put in a two-man situation, pushing them closer to the truth they've been avoiding. Through stolen glances, near-confessions, and an undeniable pull, Ocean and Koa continue their slow burn until one defining moment-.

"I would die for her. I would kill for her. I would bleed to death for her if she told me to. I would bleed red. I would bleed any color she wanted me to for her."

"Welcome to my stream...." he paused and allowed his followers to enter. Comments and likes began to roll in within seconds. Once he seen that particular username show up, a smile plastered on his face. His favorite fan. ____________________________________________ Growing up as the only child with many hobbies, Theodore wished for one thing only: success. He never thought that wish would come true through hockey and streaming. At only 22, Theodore's life was heading down the right path. He was a professional hockey player for the Tennessee Dark Knights, an active college student with a 4.0 GPA, and the most popular streamer on Twitch. Life was going well until an injury that put a hold on his career and forced him to go on bed rest. Having to slow down was far from what he was used to but it was the beginning of a path he'd never thought to take. Living a life similar to his wasn't for the weak. The spotlight can get to your head and the fans are everywhere. Even on bed rest, he found a fan and surely she became his favorite. Constructed: 5/13/2024 Started: 5/25/2024 Ended: 1/6/2025 MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY

Massiah Ira Gray- I always had my eyes on one female. I just hate that I got locked up right after I crushed. Aoki Dream Gates- A one-night stand changed my life forever. He just had to disappear when I found out I was pregnant.

Key'mir Valentino, a schizophrenic victim navigates through the voices in his head while living in the brutal lifestyle of prison.

" 𝐒𝐎 𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐃? " " 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐌𝐄 𝐍𝐎 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐁 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐓 , 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐘 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐓?"