The Crown of Ariadne ✦ For those who have always loved this myth... Her story is more than a myth- it is fire that still burns through centuries, a silence filled with longing, a thread that ties us even now to the secret destinies we try to forget. A chance trip. A summer romance. A glance that becomes a compass-and a heart that didn't know it still had room for faith. Rena thought she had left behind risks and grand promises. But Manos... shows her that some people don't ask if you're ready-they simply wait for you. From Santorini to Rodini, a story about everything we tried to forget, but love always remembers.

"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟" Ethan Carter, a young man haunted by loss, who leaves behind his old life to travel across America in search of healing-and himself. His journey takes him from the rain-soaked trails of Seattle to the sun-baked paths of the Southwest, from quiet forests to bustling cities, each step guided by the strangers who become his unexpected family. First, there's Isla Monroe, a bold and outspoken aspiring filmmaker from Seattle, trekking the trail to create a documentary on grief and healing. Her fierce spirit and raw honesty challenge Ethan to confront his own pain rather than run from it. Then comes Walter, a retired veteran with a soft heart and steady presence, who becomes a father figure to Ethan. Walter's quiet strength and life wisdom help Ethan find calm amid chaos. Tasha, a single mother hiking with her young son to rebuild their bond after a painful divorce, shows Ethan the power of resilience and unconditional love in the face of hardship. And Reed, a thrill-seeking adrenaline junkie who pushes Ethan to break free from his fears and embrace the wild unknown with open arms. Together, they navigate winding trails, campfire nights, and the vast, diverse landscapes of America-each chapter revealing new lessons, new challenges, and new moments of connection. Through laughter, tears, and quiet reflection, Ethan learns that healing isn't a destination but a journey shared with those brave enough to walk beside you. The Map of Us is a powerful, heartfelt tale of grief, friendship, and the unexpected ways love finds you when you're lost. Will Ethan find the peace he's searching for? Or will the road lead him somewhere even more surprising? Start walking the trail with Ethan-and discover that sometimes, the map to yourself is drawn in the hearts of the people you meet.

It can be read as a standalone "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭" Set in the sun-washed heat of Miami's Little Havana, the story follows Carmela Carlo, a sharp, calculating Italian Mafia heiress recently thrust into power after the brutal murder of her brother. With her crime empire hidden behind the crumbling walls of Trattoria Carlo, the family's once-beloved Italian restaurant, she faces enemies closing in from all sides-and a legacy soaked in blood. Enter Xavier Brooks, a gifted but down-on-his-luck Black American chef from Atlanta. He's looking for a fresh start, not a war zone. But when his bold, soul-infused cooking catches Carmela's attention, she offers him a job-and unknowingly, a seat at a very dangerous table. As Xavier brings new life to the restaurant's kitchen, the heat between him and Carmela begins to rise. What starts as guarded fascination soon turns to forbidden attraction. But behind every bite of pasta and every stolen glance lies the truth: Carmela is not just a restaurateur. She's the head of a criminal empire teetering on collapse. With a persistent detective on their trail, betrayals rising from within, and secrets bubbling just beneath the surface, Beneath The Surface explores what happens when loyalty, love, and survival are tossed into the same pot-and how far two people will go to protect what they hunger for most. This isn't just about what's beneath the surface It's about the cost of falling for someone you're not supposed to trust.

It can be read as a standalone "𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞" Stolen from her family at the age of ten, Rose disappeared without a trace-taken by a rival mafia clan determined to strike at the powerful Carlo-Brooks bloodline. After a tragic accident robs her of her memories, all she has left is her name... and a haunting sense that something is missing. Now eighteen, Rose is sharp, guarded, and unknowingly caught between two worlds. When she crosses paths with Andrew Moretti-the enigmatic son of the very family that tore hers apart-sparks fly, and buried secrets begin to surface. As her past claws its way back, Rose must uncover the truth of who she is before the war between families reignites. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the game becomes... especially when her heart starts to betray her loyalties.

"𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮" Abby Littman has spent years battling the silent monster that no one seems to notice-herself. Trapped in the relentless grip of an eating disorder, she hides behind baggy sweaters, meticulous routines, and carefully constructed lies. Control is all she has, and losing it feels impossible. The daughter of Elaine Littman, a therapist more devoted to her patients than her own daughter, Abby has learned to fade into the background. Her mother's attention is measured and clinical, leaving Abby to navigate her pain alone, careful never to break the fragile balance she has built. Her world begins to shift when Adriano Vega steps into it-sharp-eyed, unyielding, and dangerous in a way that makes her pulse quicken. He doesn't demand her, yet somehow he anchors her, stirring emotions she thought she had buried long ago. Every glance, every touch threatens to unravel the control she clings to so desperately. Then there's Noah Reed. Quiet, steady, and unexpectedly kind, he notices the cracks in her armor without prying, offering a sense of calm and understanding that feels entirely foreign. Where Adriano is intensity and danger, Noah is a gentle presence that makes her question what she truly wants-and what she might be willing to risk. Caught between intensity and gentleness, danger and safety, Abby must navigate her own fragile heart while deciding how much of herself she's willing to surrender. In a world where loyalty, perception, and survival are intertwined, can she learn to be seen on her own terms-and discover whether love is something that saves her, or something she must save herself from?

I didn't come here to make friends. But still- it hit harder than I thought when he said it. "We're not friends." Just like that. Like I was the problem for thinking the silence between us meant anything more than... silence. He barely looked at me when he said it. Didn't flinch. Didn't soften. And I wish I could say I didn't care. I wish I could say I rolled my eyes and walked away. But the truth is- his words stayed. ::: She never asked for a new beginning. He made sure it wouldn't feel like one. After losing everything that once felt like home, Lyrah is forced to move into a house that doesn't belong to her-shared with strangers, full of boxes that carry more silence than belongings. New town. New walls. New rules. What she didn't expect was Jonah McGregor. Detached. Sharp. Unbothered. The kind of guy who makes it clear from day one: "We're not friends." He doesn't want to talk. He doesn't want to listen. He just wants to be left alone. But sometimes the people who keep you furthest away are the ones who see you the clearest. And sometimes the most unexpected person becomes the only one who truly gets it. (Wednesday is new chapter day on 6 pm)

In rain-soaked Dublin, Aoife begins to unravel the life she thought was hers, discovering that love, identity, and belonging are not given - they are claimed. *** Aoife Brennan planned the perfect night to celebrate the life she thought they were building together. But when the clock strikes midnight, she discovers that some truths don't come crashing down - they unravel, quietly. Set in the rainy corners of Dublin, The Placeholder is a story of love mistaken for fate, and the quiet ache of being someone's almost.

Odessa's life had been sheltered while living by simple rules: no boys, no parties, no sinning. She never thought all those could be broken after meeting her devilishly attractive new neighbor. Santiago is cruel, ruthless, the very type of man that Odessa was warned of. He wasn't ordinary - he was the Don of the Mafia. Odessa wasn't supposed to like him, but she did. He never cared, until he met her. Santiago didn't care, he'd ruin her with pleasure. #4 Desire #1 Darkdesires #5 Sinful #2 Control #7 Devil

Francesca never thought she'd be forced into a marriage with one of the most dangerous families in Italy. Luca Giovani was everything she hated - smug, overly confident, possessive, and annoyingly hot. The eldest son of the rival family, and now, her future husband after her grandfather gambled away her name. They were never supposed to fall in love, but through changed feelings and sudden intimate encounters, they knew it was impossible to ignore. #4 enemies #6 Italy