(𝘉𝘖𝘖𝘒 𝘖𝘕𝘌 𝘐𝘕 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝙁𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀𝘿 𝘛𝘙𝘐𝘓𝘖𝘎𝘠) [IN NEED OF HEAVY EDITING] εꨄ︎з 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐍𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐌 has always been the girl who sees the good before the bad; She trusts too easily, forgives too quickly, and believes people are capable of becoming better than their worst mistakes. It's a dangerous way to live when the ones smiling beside you are often the first to twist the knife. After all, the underworld doesn't reward kind hearts. It devours them. 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐒 𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐎 doesn't believe in good people. Feared across the crime world for his ruthlessness, he's spent years building a reputation no one dares question. Violence has always come easier than trust, and mercy has never earned anyone a throne. Years ago, a chance meeting with a girl whose smile didn't belong in his world should've been forgettable. Instead, she became the one face he couldn't ignore. He was taught everyone had a weakness. He never imagined she'd become his. εꨄ︎з STARTED: DECEMBER 18, 2021 ENDED: AUGUST 6, 2022 Book by; @SabrinaA_writes

In the opulent corridors of royalty, Bella Bellington, a priviledged by birth, crafted her own kingdom within the pages of her cherished books. A hardworking nerd with a heart aflame with aspirations, Bella sought not the spotlight of privilege but the glow of her own accomplishments. Despite the golden gates surrounding her, she yearned to carve her name independently, free from the shadows of familial wealth. In her pursuit of a greater purpose, Bella harbored a desire to become a philanthropist, a beacon of hope in a world often blinded by opulence. While her father stood as a pillar of support, her mother cast shadows of doubt, a constant storm threatening to shatter Bella's dreams. Undeterred, she sought refuge in the quiet realms of literature, away from the prying eyes of the media. At the tender age of 17, Bella's heart found solace in the profound echoes of philosophy. Choosing the esteemed Eastern Chestwoodnut University for her double Masters, she embarked on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the mind and soul. Little did she know that her path would intertwine with Florian Archambeau, a brooding academic genius known as the campus badass. Florian, once a hopeful boy, bore the scars of a difficult childhood that had transformed him into an academic rebel. Foul-mouthed and rebellious, he pushed everyone away, building walls around his heart to shield himself from further betrayal. Yet, nobody dared to challenge him, for he wielded the sword of genius with a mastery that left even the bravest in awe. In the delicate dance between a kindhearted princess and a coldhearted rebel, the air crackled with the tension of untold stories. Will Bella's warmth thaw the ice encasing Florian's heart? Or will her journey lead her down a path where love transforms into the bitterest enmity? In this tale of romance and mystery, where dreams collide and hearts entwine, destiny weaves a narrative that beckons to be unraveled. Words Count: 44,011

In the quiet moments after her grandparents' passing, Abelia found solace in her own company. The loss had left a void in her heart, a void that she hadn't known how to fill. During the day, she was a corporate agent, handling negotiations and deals with finesse, but at night, she became a different person. Love, for Abelia, had always been a complicated matter. She had seen the tumultuous side of it, the way it could bring joy and pain in equal measure. Yet, she had never been one to actively seek it out. It was as if love was an enigmatic puzzle, one she hadn't yet figured out how to solve. Irwin Mcflurry, her beloved beau was different from anyone Abelia had ever known. He was patient, understanding, and compassionate - qualities that seemed almost otherworldly in the fast-paced, cutthroat world they lived in. Irwin saw past Abelia's tough exterior, recognizing the vulnerability that lay beneath. As they spent more time together, Abelia found herself questioning her choices. Could love truly be a source of healing rather than pain? Could she let someone in, allowing herself to be vulnerable again? Irwin's unwavering support and genuine affection started to chip away at the walls around her heart. As the nights turned into days and the days into weeks, Abelia wrestled with her feelings. She was torn between the familiarity of solitude and the allure of love. The pages of her story turned, revealing a complex tapestry of emotions, a struggle between the past and the present, between self-preservation and opening her heart to the unknown. The answer, like the turning of the pages, remained elusive, waiting to be discovered in the depths of Abelia's soul. The journey continued, and with each step, she moved closer to unraveling the mysteries of her own heart. Words Count: 80,469 (Chapter 1 to 47)

❝ Anitchka, Anitchka, will you not invite me in? ❞ In which a girl is indebted to a wintry demon for saving her life, and the gold from her fingertips is a magic whose price she must repay tenfold. Unless she guesses his name first. | loosely based on rumplestiltskin |