Cynthia thought she was done with love the day Marcus walked out-without a word, without a goodbye. Years later, she's built a life she controls: her own indie coffee shop, a peaceful routine, and walls no one ever breaches. Then Marcus shows up. ...with her old college best friend Julie on his arm. And that's just the beginning. Because Luke-Cynthia's first almost-love, her once-safe place-is now dating the woman Marcus left her for. Vanessa. Everyone's moved on. Everyone... except her. When old sparks flare and buried secrets rise, Cynthia must choose: closure... or a second chance at the love she never forgot. Four hearts, two betrayals, and one question: can love survive what time tried to erase?

A wealthy lawyer, Mr Hans Ridgey, has been poisoned. There are three main suspects, one of whom might be the culprit for his death. Mrs Otilia Ridgey (his wife), Miss Eleonor Cunningham (the devoted housemaid) and Mr Paul Hastings (the stockbroker and a long time family friend). Will Hercule Poirot manage to get to the bottom of this mystery? Or has someone finally committed... The flawless crime? - A flash fiction entry piece (word limit of 1,000) for the joint @WattCliches, @NARomance @YARomance contest: "Twist The Clichés!" Let us destroy the common trope of the Great Detective, who relies on powers of deduction and educated thought to solve heinous crimes, all while giving a new meaning and origin to the cliché. Cover made with Canva, using the photo from Unsplash by talented Prateek Katyal. 🥈 [2021 Ambys Runner-Up] (Mystery/Thriller Category) 📘 Featured on "One Shots" reading list on @CoffeeCommunity 📘 Featured on "Another Time, Another Place" reading list on @WattpadShortStory "The Flawless Crime" is ONLY available on Wattpad. If you are reading this anywhere else, it is a plagiarized version that may contain malware.

Everett Holden had sworn to live the rest of his life a single man, but his plans are disrupted when he finds himself sharing an apartment with his best friend's ex--the one woman he detests with every fiber of his being yet simultaneously desires. Standalone in the My Brother's Best Friend. *** Twenty-two-year-old Everett Holden has always had his life figured out. Being the product of wealthy parents, he knows loneliness better than most. He's grown accustomed to being the broody, miserable man desperate for love with impenetrable walls. However, when his best friend requests a favor, he finds himself sharing an apartment with the one girl he both loathes and desires above all else, the one girl he can't have. Emery Clark isn't one to give up. She's persevered through every obstacle life has thrown her and refuses to accept defeat. That is, until, she's given an eviction notice from her apartment and is forced to live with none other than Everett Holden, her ex's crotchety, grumpy best friend with an attitude licensed to kill. As she spends more time in his company, she gradually comes to a realization. Perhaps his rude behavior towards her isn't due to her allegedly taking away his closest friend, but rather because his closest friend snatched her away from him. *** Weekly Updates on Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

A heartwarming tale of love, healing, and self-discovery. When a young man returns home from his studies in the UK, he never expects to find his true love in a girl struggling with mental health issues. As he supports her on her journey towards healing, they both discover the transformative power of love and the strength of the human spirit. Join them on a poignant and uplifting journey that celebrates the beauty of vulnerability, the importance of support, and the resilience of the human heart.

Ethan built his world on charm and detachment-his black book thick with names, his heart off-limits. Joy saw through him in seconds, dismissed him as another smooth-talking player. Game over? Not quite. When a sudden lockdown traps them in the same house in Uganda, proximity becomes pressure, and pressure cracks even the most polished masks. He's still nursing the scars of betrayal. She's guarding her own truth-and the secret bet that brought them together. As walls come down and tension turns electric, they'll both have to choose: keep playing, or risk everything on something real. "Lockdown Hearts" is a raw, witty, slow-burn love story about game, grief, and growing the hell up. Because sometimes, the biggest risk isn't falling-it's feeling.

In a quiet household where silence spoke louder than words, Carl learned to keep everything inside-until he met Natasha. A shy, uncertain guy with no idea how to talk to girls, Carl finds himself falling for a girl who seems perfect in every way. But as their relationship grows, so do Carl's insecurities. He's stuck in a life that feels too small for someone like Natasha, and the pressure to be more than he is starts to push them apart. Can love survive the distance between who we are and who we want to be? Or is it just a moment in time that will fade when reality catches up?