Bound By Hearts, Torn By Secrets. -♡♥︎♤♥︎♡⁃ Life as a college student has been nothing but smooth sailing for 23-year-old Aleesha, and now that she's graduated, her life is about to take a different path. After spending four years in the city, far from home, Aleesha decides to return home for two reasons; one being that she's finally found the strength to return home after her dad's passing, and the other reason is a secret, that she hopes will fade away before anyone notices. After returning home, Aleesha notices that her small hometown is not as it was four years ago, however, one thing has remained the same; and that is her long-time forbidden crush on her brother's best friend. Now taller, muscular, and manly, 24-year-old Jayden is just as handsome as Aleesha remembers him to be. However, being away from home for four years can come with a lot of changes, including Jayden who happens to have a secret too. The only difference between Aleesha's and Jayden's secret is that...one is Lethal. Can you guess whose secret it is? |New Chapters every Friday or Saturday | Rankings Life lessons ~ #30/1000 (09/15/24) Cafe ~ #70/1000 Mystery romance ~ #26/1000 (09/15/24) Contemporarylit ~ #2/1000 (12/30/24)

It's the 1860s. As the American Civil War rages on, two teenagers find unexpected refuge in their budding friendship-one that blossoms into something more. In a small Maryland town balanced on the edge of loyalty and rebellion, they find themselves irrevocably drawn together. One is a free spirit, sharp-tongued, and unconventional young lady. The other, a charming outsider raised among aristocrats, jaded by the frivolous life of high society. She's lost someone to the war. He knows it's the wrong time to fall in love. But the heart rarely waits for permission. ┎┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈┒ This slow-burning romance explores the courage it takes to hope-especially when everything around you says not to. With letters tucked under pillows, glances that linger too long, and a town that watches too closely, their story is one of stolen moments and hard decisions. Featuring beloved tropes like friends to lovers, and the yearning ache of uncertain affection, this sweeping historical drama captures the uncertain beauty of first love in a world where trust is a radical act-and loving someone may be the bravest choice of all. ┖┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈┚ ------ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ------ Top Rank Tags: #1 on 1860 #6 on Clean This book is entirely a work of fiction, inspired by the historical events of the American Civil War. The characters are all fictional, and all rights to this work are reserved by the author. ♠︎Started in August 2024.♠︎

Master of all quirks, wielder of none. Humans are quirky. Yet, there was one boy, who was nothing, with no quirks, no emotions. Just nothing. All have just one question. Who is this quirkless boy with brown hair and golden orbs? Moreso, What exactly is this anomaly?

Spencer Griffiths is a rather shy and reserved daughter of Athena. What happens when she realizes her alignment as an Omega ,not wanting to be 'tied down by a bond with gods know which Alpha ' , only to realize that hers is one of the more popular, outgoing boys , Louis Dupont,a son of Apollo? How will they navigate the bond and the challenges between the two worlds they live in? Will their families find out the truth about their relationship?

In a world where power comes at the cost of one's soul, Kyran-wielders make dangerous vows with ancient Echoes to impose their "Truths" onto reality. Each vow comes with a price-whether it be a body part, a task, or something far worse. Asha, a Kyran wielder without a Virtue, fights to live and become stronger with her allies unknowing to her the destiny that awaits her. Follow her journey exploring, learning and growing in this unforgiving world. Asha will have to decide: How far will she go to uncover the truths hidden in the shadows? DISCLAIMERS: This story explores themes of self-harm, suicide, violence, and forms of sexual content. While these themes are present, they are not the primary focus of the story well maybe except the violence. This story is recommended for readers 16 and older. All chapter banners are AI-generated,

Elise Savoy thought dropping Yale University would be the hardest part of her teen years-until her mind became the real battleground. After her mother's tragic death, 19-year-old Elise is drowning in grief and unraveling at the seams. Haunted by vivid psychotic episodes, she returns to her family's decaying home in another country, hoping the quiet will mend what's broken. But the house holds more than dusty memories and fading photographs. There's something lurking in the corners of her mind and maybe in the woods beyond the porch. As fragments of forgotten memories resurface, Elise begins to question what's real. The more she digs, the more reality slips through her fingers. Is she losing herself to grief and madness? Or is there something hidden in her past that's been waiting to be found? Sometimes, the only way to find the truth is to let it find you. .·:*¨ ¨*:·.⚘☘〄☘⚘.·:*¨ ¨*:·. Participant of the || Open Novella Contest 2025. Main prompt: 105.- Your childhood imaginary friend, who disappeared years ago, suddenly returns only this time, they're real. Secondary prompts: 102 and 126. 2025 Umi Moriko Original

Fame, fortune, and millions of followers can disappear as quickly as they come, especially in an era where getting ''cancelled'' is just one viral scandal away. Hollywood's former golden boy, Finnegan Braxton, knows this all too well. Once a beloved teenage heartthrob, he's now branded as a notorious player, arrogant, and a lying cheat. With his career hanging by a thread, his PR team scrambles to salvage his image. Their solution? A reality dating show where Finnegan must prove he's not the heart-breaker the world thinks he is, but a man searching for true love. Everything takes a turn when Finnegan crosses paths with Aurelia Winslow - a recently fired librarian - who is unimpressed by him. After their public altercation goes viral, she's thrown into the contest. For Finnegan, it's a chance to rebuild his reputation. For Aurelia, it's merely a paycheck. Will Finnegan face the truth and reclaim his integrity, or will the spotlight expose him for good? Can he prove he's more than just a tabloid scandal, or will this love experiment be the final nail in his Hollywood coffin? ★| ★ | ★ | ★ |★ | ★ | ★| ★ | ★ | ★ |★ Open Novella Contest - main prompt 31, secondary prompts 126,128 130. © 2025 minsari // all rights reserved

Liam Reynolds' best friend Greg passes away, and he misses him dearly. Or he would if Greg left, but unfortunately, Greg has unfinished business and decides to become Liam's ghostly roommate. Greg believes their incomplete bucket list is the reason he can't move on. Thus, he leads Liam and Liam's neighbor, Valerie, on a journey of self-discovery, fun, and possibly love as Liam sets out to do all the things they wanted to do in life. **** This is my entry for the 2025 Open Novella Contest. I am using prompt #8.