"But there are much worse games to play." Where the jewel sits atop of its throne of bones, and those below dance on the bloodied stage ahead.

Dark!James 'Bucky' Barnes/OC AU ~~~ Margaret Everlee is a terribly timid little thing. Living her life as a struggling artist in New York, trying to find her place in the world. That is until the CEO with a dark past, James Barnes sets his sights on her. His infatuation is instantaneous, becoming a man possessed. Desperately needing her to be his own little doll and willing to take down anyone that gets in his way. This story is 18+. Specific tags in the first chapter.

[FINISHED] Discovering the cute guy you just flirted with is the heir of a rival bakery, you suddenly find yourself running into him all over the city. Can your small boutique bakery compete? And how do you deal with the guy who seems determined to make your life a living hell? Luckily you're distracted by a secret admirer...But who is he? (Inspired by "You've Got Mail", Enemies to Lovers)

Bucky Barnes was a menace. NYU's top baseball player, he was used to girls falling at his feet and could smooth talk his way out of just about anything. You hated him. He couldn't figure out why. So when the novelty of weekend parties and quick hookups finally wore off-and his feelings for you began to grow-he made it his mission to fix it.

Delaney Ricciardo is fierce and her determined to win at any cost has not made her well liked. But by the time she retires from tennis she is a twenty four grand slam winner and regarded as the greatest tennis player the world has ever seen. But six years after her retirement, Delaney finds herself sitting in the stands of the 2022 US open, watching her record being taken from her by an amazing British player, Nicki So Delaney makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement for one year to reclaim her title. ___________ Amidst the glitz and glamour of the racing world, a rivalry of the history is brewing between Delaneys brother and two time world champion Daniel Ricciardo and the legendary Lewis Hamilton, with high-profile clashes both on and off the track. Delaney swears to stand by her brothers side until one day the Mercedes driver asks Delaney for a favour. Delaney finds herself drawn into the intense world of Formula 1, where loyalties are tested and secrets are revealed. But who could ever love the great Destroyer? Certainly not her brothers enemy

Fresh out of a divorce, Y/N moves to Sun Valley for a fresh start, a house left to her by her aunt and a new job as a nanny. James 'Bucky' Barnes owns a law firm and has been left with three kids after his wife died giving birth to their youngest. Bucky is nervous about leaving the kids with a nanny but he cant keep finding babysitters and the kids need someone more permanent around.