In a desperate bid to escape crippling debt, a girl enters the deadly Squid Game where survival is everything. Amidst the brutal challenges, she crosses paths with a mysterious guard who harbors a dark secret. As they form a fragile alliance, trust becomes their only hope. But with danger lurking at every turn, they must decide if they can truly rely on each other... or if the game will destroy them both. [ FEMALE OC X HWANG JUNHO ]

Five Hargreeves has always distrusted Number Eight. From the moment they met, they hated each other-competing at every turn. But when Eight is injured on a mission and disappears after a heated argument with Five, everyone believes she's dead-except Five. Two weeks later, Five storms out of the Academy, only to be trapped in the apocalypse, leaving a hole in the family. In 2019, the family reunites for Sir Reginald Hargreeves' funeral. But it's not just a funeral-it's a reunion. Both Five and Eight return, but something is off about them both. Eight claims she spent the years in a coma, but Five isn't convinced. As he works to stop the impending apocalypse, his suspicions grow. What Five doesn't know-and what Eight hasn't revealed-is that she didn't spend the years in a coma. She joined the Commission, and the truth of where she's been is buried deep. While Five is consumed with saving the world, he can't stop thinking about her. Will she reveal the truth? Or is she playing a dangerous game? Meanwhile, Diego, who shared a connection with Eight during their childhood, is drawn to her again. But where Five sees lies, Diego sees something else. Can Eight's truth heal the family, or will it tear them apart? In the world of the Umbrella Academy, trust is fragile, but desire is a dangerous thing. When the world is ending, do you really have time for romance? If you are looking for a book that's filled with a slow burn romance between two people who deeply hate each other and a love triangle that will leave you feeling divided? This is the book for you. Started: 22nd June 2024 DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS FROM THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY. I HAVE ADDED MY OWN STORYLINES AND CHARACTERS, SO IT IS NOT A FULL COPY OF THE SHOW.

I smiled again, this time I noticed Nick looking across the table in my direction. His gaze was intense, there was something about it. It was intense, intimidating, sensual, but charming all at the same time. Stop it Tessa. Said my subconscious. You two couldn't even bare to be in the same room with one another a few weeks ago. Stop you do not find him attractive. I kept thinking that telling myself this would help me...but it didn't. He moved his index finger along the rim of his glass, I every so often would catch his bright green- gray eyes look in my direction. I looked down at my hands which were cupped together in my lap. Stop it Tess! "I'll help you clear the plates." His mother said to his father, after we ate. They both stood up and took the plates into the kitchen. Leaving me alone with him. Crap. Tessa Erickson is a beautiful, single, twenty-six year old woman who works for a big named company in New York City. All was great in her life, until she got partnered with a tall, well dressed, exceedingly handsome, arrogant, flirtatious playboy named Nicolai Piercy. Who also happens to be the son of the man who owns the company Tessa works for. As they deal with their own personal problems inside the office and outside, will they begin to see eye to eye, will the way they feel towards each other ever change and will Tessa end up falling for The Billionaires Son? So read along as Nick and Tessa deal with the struggles of life and love. Cover created by: kikiceleste_ Rated PG-13: (Strong language, sexual situations)

When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...

[2022 Wattys Winner] When love cynic Madison Watson starts university, she vows to follow three simple rules. One: Work out at least twice a week. Two: Get an internship. Three: Stay away from men. But after a chance encounter with three guys in the dorm halls, Madi's enlisted to transform a shy and love-sick hopeless case into the perfect boyfriend. Unbeknownst to her optimistic accomplices, she's out to prove a hypothesis of her own - love is a construct, and heartbreak is inevitable. ♡ A college story about first love and first heartbreak, reflecting on the ins and outs of dating in the age of technology. Achievements: 2022 WATTY WINNER (New Adult and W by Wattpad Books Award) Featured on Editors' Picks by @wattpadexplorer (Apr 21) #1 in The Siren Awards 2020 (user run) #1 in The Creator's Choice Awards 2020 (user run) Best Protagonist in The Creator's Choice Awards 2020 (user run) Ranks: #2 collegestudent (Sep 20) #1 contemporary romance (Feb 21) #3 newadult (Feb 21) #1 collegestories (Feb 21)

You and e/n have always hated each other he is your bully but your family's are good friends so you still see him a lot. Whenever you saw each other you guys would never talk to each other and ignore each other but one day when he and his family come over for dinner that suddenly changed. || e/n is 17 years old and 5'10 he has brown fluffy hair and blue eyes but the most annoying attitude. || you are also 17 and 5'5 you have blonde hair and green eyes. ||

After weeks of spotting her crush in the hallways at school. They finally get together but, Katrina has too spend a two weeks with her friend Markus as her roommate during a class trip to New York. But things don't go as planned- things get confusing when she gets trapped in a love triangle.

You finally leave school think ur life will get better but it goes from bad to worse..

THE CLUB OWNER AND HIS STRIPPER "Sir, this is inappropriate and I'm sure you're aware of that. You're my boss." His tall frame stood up and he slowly strode over to me with a lustful glint in his eyes. His hand lifted and his thumb ran across my lower lip, "Strip for me." ❦ Valentina Castillo, working at the highest paying job she could with an abnormally absent boss. Her life depended on her skills throughout the underworld, able to kill without a trace of remorse trailing behind her. Her ability to seduce for what she wanted was unmatched, and it only helped for the time she wasn't pulling the crimson from bodies to gain what she pleased. Clay Romero, one of the most powerful men in the underworld. His multiple owned clubs gave him the ability to rise above others, finding his way to the vixen working at his very own strip club. He got what he wanted without a consequence, and it made him just that much more powerful. Even through the lines of lust, their lives were much similar than they thought. [started: 02.15.22] [completed: 04.30.22] ----- WARNING: mature and explicit content; rated +18 ©lustfulslxt

[COMPLETE][EDITING] Ace Hernandez, the Mafia King, known as the Devil. Sofia Diaz, known as an angel. The two are arranged to be married, forced by their fathers, joining the two Mafia's. But Sofia eventually learns, even the devil was once an angel. Cover by @alluringathena *This book is more of a romance book than Mafia book and I hope you enjoyyy*