"You're atheist," I remind him. "You don't believe in god." "I believe in you," He murmurs, letting the cigarette hang from his lips. "I believe in whatever you believe." He says, letting the confession roll off his tongue as if it were that simple. As if god, the devil, heaven, hell-as if none of it really had meaning to him. "That's not how it works," I mutter as we walk down a few more alleyways-the city of Manhattan coated in a light blanket of snow. Henry Vitiello had never had anything to pray for, that is, until he met me-the only thing that had ever opened his mind up to the possibility of religion "Isn't it?" He argues, taking the cigarette by his middle and pointer finger before blowing the smoke out. "I'II dip my hands in holy water if it means I could touch you." "You'd probably burn." 𓆩♡𓆪 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎, the reaper. He's a prick. An asshole. A pretentious son of a bitch. He's not perfect. He's not even decent. But he's hers. She could be a bottle labeled poison but he was an alcoholic, and he had drunk her empty. Now he was hungover. 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒, the healer. She's known to be the perfect good girl, with perfect grades and a perfect life with a perfect family. They didn't know that behind the gated doors of their billion dollar estate, she was strapped down to a chair every night and picked apart just to be put back together in time for supper. 𓆩♡𓆪 star-crossed; adjective (of a person or a plan) thwarted by bad luck. 'star-crossed lovers' and that, they were. So they fucked under those very stars that tried so desperately to break them apart. 𓆩♡𓆪 ‼️DISCLAIMER ‼️ BOOK REFERENCES TO MARA DYER, SHATTER ME, MIND FUCK, ETC ARE ALL INTENTIONAL SO DONT BE RUDE. AS FOR TRIGGER WARN

Brianna never expected her academic conference in Seoul to become the turning point of her life. But when an accidental encounter with Kang-Min, Asia's most sought-after pop star, sparks an undeniable connection, everything changes. Their chemistry is electric, but their worlds couldn't be more different. As their secret connection deepens, Brianna and Kang-Min are forced to confront cultural divides, the strain of long-distance, and the ever-present threat of public exposure. In a world where love can be a career-ending scandal, can they keep their feelings hidden long enough to figure out what their hearts truly want-or will the cost of their romance be too high to bear? Perfect for fans of forbidden love, cultural crossroads, and steamy, heartfelt drama. Playlist for the Story ⬇️ or search VibesWithLex on Spotify and you will see the book cover: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XBdNe97Xh4xf7PMspWhHX?si=pW4frcbRRpKt-AZUPg_zOQ&pi=pEqZCVTnSUOfI

"In the end even gold goes grey" They say District 8 is the most rebellious district. Their Victors are a good example of that. In which a Victor from District 8 isn't supposed to have relationships but grows closer to a Victor from District 4. [FINNICKODAIR X OC] Cover by: -voidlegends

~Sequel to Dead in the Water~ The rumors are true: Finnick Odair kissed Annie Cresta. But rumors travel fast, and President Snow has eyes everywhere. Even after another Hunger Games and a Victor that's almost as problematic as the last one, President Snow isn't just going to ignore Finnick's new girl in District 4. aka Finnick, Annie, Mags, and Bay take on the Capitol and Snow isn't ready for what's about to hit him.

Layla Capulin was reaped at thirteen years old. A child of District 5 with no real chances of victory. How would she fare in this game of survival?

Elizabeth River is the female tribute for district 4 in the 73th Hunger Games. She is about to fight with Asher Blake by her side. Finnick Odair is their mentor. She's got a chance to survive. Only one problem remains: she refuses to fight. A Hunger Games Fanfiction. @elizabethsteiin on tiktok for edits !!! English isn't my native language !!!

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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...