"Please," he said, desperation laced in his voice. "Just...just one peck. Anywhere. On my lips, cheeks, ear. Anywhere you want." ○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○● Oliver: A reclusive guy with an avid love for books and living indoors. He wants to read the next interesting manuscript that comes his way, daydream all day in his house, but most of all...he longs for love. However, he despises his best friend's brother and wants nothing more than to relocate him to the nearest remote island... Jude: A legendary trackstar and sportsman in his school. He's your typical nonchalant jerk, popular with the ladies and as straight as an arrow. Regardless, he struggles with his own inner demons that have plagued him for a long time. Meeting Oliver only amplifies this, and whenever he sees him he desires to, more than anything, bring his stuck-up attitude down a notch. However, both find each other at odds and in a weird situation after a dare is completed. Amidst angst and a jumble of conflicted emotions, will they figure out a way to circumvent this ball of confusion in their lives as sparks fly between them?

"That's my tattoo, Y/N, on your body. You know exactly what that means." BTS Jungkook x Reader tattoo artist AU gang AU Thanks and credits to all of the original artists of the amazing edits and fan arts, as well as the creator of the cover @namjoonkie and original artist @diatybx?❤️ Highest Ranking: [#1 in Fanfiction]

After leaving an abusive and mentally draining relationship Brittany decides to dedicate her life to her and her daughter Aria, but what she didn't expect was to meet Jazmine Johnson a self-made billionaire who has spent her life rebuilding her community despite the many challenges that were set in place to restrict her. When they meet Brittany decides to dodge Jazmine like any other person, but Jazmine's persistent nature makes it hard to do so leaving them to begin something that would change their lives forever. This union comes with many trials as their pasts, presents and futures intertwine weighing on their already present problems, as Brittany deals with her trust issues concerning Jazmine as well as her ability to be vulnerable, and Jazmine battles with the effects of the seeds she has planted. - "It's you" She announced softly "So I did do something?" I asked thinking back, trying to figure out what exactly. "You're doing everything right" She confessed leaving realization to stand in my mind. "And that scares you?" I asked but it sounded more like a statement, nonetheless, she still gave me a small nod to confirm my words. "What's your fear when it comes to us?" I asked softly. "That you'll hurt me, lie, cheat, change" She replied her voice small and I could tell each word she said held a memory. "I won't, and I know that's hard for you to believe because of past experiences but I'll prove it, we can move at whatever pace you want to,"

What if your worst nightmare comes true? What if you try to wake up but it doesn't work because it's true life? Madison-Rose Ashland Carter is a beautiful blonde eighteen year old girl. She lives in California until one day, everything starts to go wrong: she loses her mom and her best friend. She has to move, change schools, change home, change friends. That's only the beginning. Her worst enemy Payton Regenades follows her to her new school. Madison-Rose knows he's dangerous. What to do now? The closer she gets to his world the more secrets she knows. Some will destroy while others are devastating for her family and friends. She has to find a way to wake up from this terrible nightmare and fast too because with the days passing by she knows he minutes are counted for her. Living in a criminal world isn't easy for her. She doesn't know what to do now.

Blythe Tatum expected her freshman year at university to be nerve-wracking, though nothing out of the ordinary. The beginning of her school year starts off as averagely as possible, though Blythe soon finds herself caught up in an unexpected and inexplicable predicament when a murder takes place on campus around the same time Blythe begins to experience supernatural visions. Blythe knew Jacob Beckham would flip her life upside down from the moment she met him, though she hadn't prepared for their instant connection. Upon meeting a mysterious boy named Zach, who seems to know more about Blythe's life than he should, Blythe begins to realize her semester is going to be anything but typical. She is soon led down a dark path as she unravels secrets from the past, leaving Blythe to learn that nothing is really as it seems. [COMPLETE]

⚠️ "Read it on your own risk" ⚠️ Zoya was once an innocent girl, until blood and fire forced her to awaken. Haunted by an ancient goddess of war, she must fight to save her family and escape a crumbling world - even if it means becoming something darker than the enemy itself. {"To my readers, I don't think you can truly handle this story - not until you become Zoya."} 🥇 "#1- 'zoya' out of 736 stories" 🥇 "#1- 'bloodshed' out of 1.79k stories"

In a world ruled by blood, bullets, and betrayal, love is the most dangerous weapon of all. She was a quiet storm, hidden in the shadows, never meant to cross paths with the ruthless mafia heir. But when their worlds collide in a blaze of chaos, she's pulled into a life of darkness, where trust is rare and survival depends on how well you play the game. He's cold, calculated, and cruel to the world-but to her, he's something else entirely. Obsessive. Protective. Possessive. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, love becomes the only thing worth killing for. But will their passion save them... or destroy everything in its path?

The Costantino Sequel - Featuring Costa, Millie, the twins, and all the Accardi madness readers know and love, ROCCO is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers descent into obsession, loyalty, and fire. The Accardi family is back. And this time, it's Rocco's turn. At 30 years old, Rocco Accardi is known for a lot of things-his temper, his recklessness, his complete disregard for consequences. As the future underboss of Sicily's most feared family, he was never meant to feel anything. Until her. Alessia Russo, 26, Palermo's top real estate agent, has spent the past three years keeping things strictly professional. Which is hard to do when your most dangerous client spends every meeting flirting like it's a sport-and you've had a crush on him since day one. He's chaos. She's control. Their relationship was never meant to cross the line. But one wrong step-and everything spirals. Rocco doesn't know how to love. But he knows how to destroy. And once he decides she's his, he'll burn the city before he lets her go. Something is coming. And nothing will be the same after it hits.

Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, a fierce Greek mafia princess and a ruthless Sicilian underboss must navigate a storm of power, passion, and betrayal-only to discover that their greatest battle might be against their own hearts. *** They hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, they were destined to be together. Millicent Rhea Darmos: Princess of the Greek Mafia. At 25 years old, she's established herself as a self proclaimed boss bitch, running her own publishing company. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Costantino Salvatore Accardi: Underboss and Heir to the Sicilian Mafia. At 28 years old, he has no interest in settling down-he already has it all. He believes in family above all, so why bring in an outsider? Yet, after a strange string of events, the two of them find themselves thrust into married life. It's full of chaos, drama and all kinds of tension. The question is, how do they survive their marriage and the storm that follows? *** "I've never kissed anyone." My voice trembled with a tinge of vulnerability - something I hated. But Costa didn't seem to mind that I was nervous or anxious. "Good. You're mine." He spoke so seriously, without a flicker of doubt as he took my hand in his. "So you want it be special, principessa?" "Every girl's first kiss is special." I whispered, watching as he brought my hand up to his lips. "I only care about yours."

Emily has grown up in foster care her entire life. No family. No friends. No one who's ever stayed long enough to matter. Just Emily. Alone. Unwanted. Unremarkable. Until the day a man in a suit shows up at her door... and everything she thinks she knows shatters. Her real name isn't the one she's been using. Her life wasn't an accident. She wasn't abandoned. She was hidden. Hidden from a family that has been searching for her. Hidden from enemies older than history. Hidden from a destiny that should never have reached her. Because Emily Ashford isn't human. She's the last surviving heir of a forgotten Alpha bloodline - a legacy powerful enough to challenge kings and awaken ancient forces long buried. And Blackvale University, the prestigious supernatural academy buried deep in the mountains, has been waiting for her return. But nothing shocks her more than him. Lucian Blackthorn. Future Alpha King. Arrogant. Beautiful. Untouchable. And the moment he sees her, something in him breaks. He's drawn to her. Haunted by her. Terrified of what she means. Because Emily isn't just important - she's his mate. Fated. Bound to him long before they were born. Destined to either save their world... or destroy it. Emily doesn't know who she's supposed to be. Lucian doesn't know how to let her go. And the bond pulling them together is only growing stronger... and hotter. She was hidden to protect her. He'll burn the world to keep her. Some girls are born ordinary. Emily Ashford was born marked by fate