When Raven agrees to help sheltered Cassian complete his list of firsts in exchange for cash, it's strictly business-until their deal ignites an undeniable chemistry neither of them saw coming. *** After making a deal to finish her last year at Briarwood Academy in exchange for a shot at her dream job, 18 year old Raven Castillo has one mission: graduate and get out. No fights. No distractions. No complications. Cassian Hawthorne has spent his life buried in books, sheltered by his overprotective parents. But with college looming, he's ready to change that. He has a list of firsts to complete, and the unbothered new girl seems like the perfect person to help him. *** She needs the cash. He needs the experience. It's just business... until addictive kisses, lingering touches, and stolen glances make it anything but. What happens when their deal turns into something neither of them can control? Will they allow these sparks to fly, or will their personalities be far too different to carry on? ☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐱 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐲 [CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE] #1 in goodboy #1 in badgirl #1 in badgirlgoodboy #1 in plottwist #1 in forbiddenlove #1 in bucketlist #2 in steamy #2 in lovestory #3 in teenromance

Rhea Kim doesn't believe in monsters. Not the kind that live under your bed. Not the kind that whisper your name when no one else is around. Not until she starts feeling eyes on her wherever she goes. Not until she finds hidden cameras-at school, at work... even under her own bed. Hyun-Woo is perfect on paper: a rising star, soft-spoken, devastatingly charming. But behind the smile is something darker. Obsessive. Possessive. Twisted. And he's been watching Rhea for years. He says he loves her. Says he's waited long enough. That no one else can have her-ever. Now she's his. And he'll do anything to keep her. Even if it means breaking her mind, her body, and her soul. But the worst part? It's not what he's done that terrifies her most- It's what she's starting to feel in return. Because love born in darkness always ends in blood. •••••••••• 🔞 Warning: This story contains dark and potentially disturbing themes, including stalking, kidnapping, manipulation, emotional and psychological abuse, and morally complex relationships. Intended for mature audiences only. Reader discretion is advised. •••••••••• Cover made by @officiallylixie •••••••••• Inspired by the MV by Emily Mei