Blind to his relentless gaze, Ciauna moves through her day, unaware of the noose tightening around her. It only took one glance-just one-for Obeye to decide she would be his. From that moment, he watched from the shadows, his patience unnervingly steady, biding his time and savoring the anticipation before he struck. By the time Ciauna feels the shift in the air, a chilling prickle at the back of her neck, it's far too late. He has her now, ensnared in his grip, forced to bend to his every dark whim-no escape, no turning back. But the worst part? A small, unyielding part of her doesn't want to resist him at all. ________________ As I reached the edge of his desk, his hands gripped my hips, the sudden contact making me gasp. His touch was firm, almost painful, as he spun me around to face the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the city. "Look out there," he said, his breath hot against my ear. "See all of that?" I nodded, my eyes blurring with unshed tears as I took in the twinkling lights of the cityscape. "That's your world," he whispered, his grip tightening. "And I control it. Now, bend over the desk."

The aftermath of the breakup with Lawrence is hard on Issa and it shows in everything she does. She has lost passion at work, with her friends, etc. She blames herself for what happened. Molly convinces her that this might be good for her. They weren't going anywhere in their relationship and he was wishy washy the whole time. Issa can't shake the feeling of needing closure. So, she decides she wants to quit her job, and leave LA.

❝ my heart has a little crush on you, ❞ a fateful turn of events that sends shockwaves through a community on the Southside of Chicago and connects the lives of Emmett, Brandon, Ronnie, Zayda, and Kevin in unexpected ways. ( 𝐊𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐗 𝐎𝐂 )

Kofi Siriboe Imagines.

What do a bullied girl and an underground boxer have in common? They are both broken but who is more broken? Maia is beginning college with one foot out the door. She was always one who was bullied because of her weight and being a dark skinned girl She was at the point where she didn't speak to anyone nor look at anyone besides the people close to her because of the fear that they would hurt her. Nicklaus Stone is a underground boxer that everyone knows about. Everyone also fears him. He has never lost a fight and no one thinks he will. Nick keeps to himself and doesn't associate with anyone outside his circle. What happens when Maia meets the bad boy boxer that everyone so calls 'fears'? Will she run or will she stay? ------- "This is the best book!! I think your plot is good! And it shows how things are in the real world how people get bulled just because of the way we look and we don't feel like we deserve anybody!! And nick treats her good"- ritz-cracker "I am 100% OBSESSED. I'm in love with all of the Characters and the plot is amazing. This book is very logical and shows people that good things are sure to come . I definitely recommend this book !- shookthethhhhh #8-BWWM- September 22,2019 1:Future- November 19,2019 #2 Big- January 7,2020 #1-Big- January 10,2020

in·se·cure ˌinsəˈkyo͝or/ adjective 
(of a person) not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious. Yazmine Carter wasn't always the person she is today. But her last relationship destroyed any self-confidence she ever had. Determined to leave her ex behind, she goes off to college, dragging along her best friend Amari. Ironically, it is Amari who brings out all Yazmine's insecurities, one by one, forcing her to rediscover who she really is. Devonte Taylor isn't looking for anything. In fact, he's still trying to let go of a past relationship, in more ways than one. Then he finds Yazmine, a girl with no idea of just how special she could be. Fate keeps bringing them together, but will Yazmine's insecurities push him away? [Completed]

Playing with fire is bad for those who burn themselves. For the rest of us, it is a very great pleasure. - Anonymous

to Sage Alexander he was the sweetest thing she'd ever known.

Jamyla didn't ask for the lifestyle she was forced into it . Going through a lot of obstacles trying to find her way to happiness...

Hyeja is a 25-year-old Korean girl pursuing her dream as an anchorwoman (announcer in Korean). She has a special ability - she can turn back time with a special watch. Joonha is an aspiring reporter with a dark past. When fate brings them to the same place over and over again, he can't help but fall for her. Everything seems to be going well until her dad gets into a car accident and she turns back the clock one too many times. She wakes up and realizes she's 75! Can she go back to her real self? This story is based on the TV drama with the same name but has a surprise ending!