Rekindling an Old Flame for Reading
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THE DAY HE CAME by niittii123
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Welcome to a story of shattered hearts, buried secrets, and unexpected healing. Manas Bajaj, This is not a love story born in fairy tales This is the story of a man who has everything the world could offer, except peace. A man whose past is filled with betrayal, loneliness, and a silence too loud to ignore. To Aavya, he is a storm-mysterious, powerful, terrifying. But beneath the chaos is a man still searching for something to feel real again. He doesn't believe he deserves love. Until she appears-and dares to see the truth beneath his armor. Aavya Shekhawat, a woman who looks whole on the outside but walks through life quietly carrying the broken pieces of her soul. Then Manas Bajaj storms into her life-abrasive, bold, impossible to ignore. The very type of man she's spent her life avoiding. Yet something about him feels hauntingly familiar... like he carries wounds she somehow understands. She isn't broken. She's just hidden. And he might be the only one reckless enough to pull her into the light. She doesn't believe in fairy tales. She believes in survival-until he comes, and suddenly, surviving is not enough. They meet not by fate, but by chaos. They connect not through perfection, but through pain. And somewhere between trust and heartbreak, they might just find what they never thought they deserved: a second chance at love.
In 27 Days (Watty Award Winner 2012) by HonorInTheRain
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Hadley Jamison doesn't know what to think when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn't exactly know him, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like there was something she could have done to help him. So to Hadley's surprise, on the very night of Archer's funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch? She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn't succeed? Well, she doesn't want to think about that.
The Castle: Keeper of the Sacred Eye by SERIESbyWEBTOON
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Yuyeon Jo possesses a unique gift: the power to see invisible demons. Her gift is exactly what Geon Lee, the Crown Prince of Korea, has been searching for. Descended from a long line of demon exorcists, Geon bears a royal duty to find a bride who can assist him in protecting his country from monsters. What Yuyeon doesn't know-or rather, doesn't remember-is that she and Geon share a history that dates back to the day a tragic accident killed her father thirteen years ago. What precisely happened on that fateful day, and will Geon forgive her for lying about her gift to save her mother, who has been unconscious since the accident? Yuyeon had never been happy with her ability to see demons, but perhaps now, her Sacred Eye could prove invaluable-not only for the safety of Korea, but for her own chance at happiness and true love. All Rights Reserved Written by Jin Soye.
OBSESSION. too personal by _Jane_D_O_E
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This could have been a gentle story for quiet autumn evenings. But it shattered against Morphine - a chapter that will not let you stay indifferent. And now, you'll understand why. This is not a story about perfect love. It's about healing through pain, about love that blooms after trauma, and about the fragile line between salvation and obsession. She is a woman rebuilding herself from the ashes. Not strong - simply real. A mother. A fighter. A writer whose words cut deeper than truth itself. She doesn't want to be someone's muse - she only wants to be understood. He is the man the world worships... and fears. A legend. A symbol of an era. But behind the fame, there's a man haunted by his own darkness. Together, they are fire and gasoline - two broken souls learning how to love without losing themselves. Their story isn't a fairytale. It's an age-gap dark romance about redemption, grief, and the courage to love again. With touch. With words. With silence between the lines.
The Girl In Black by HeartlessThoughts
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Nova can't escape the rich town of Riverside, where a tragedy follows her every step, but she can work to uncover who's been lying to her all these years. ***** When seventeen-year-old Nova Nightingale returns to her late mother's hometown the last thing she expects is to be public enemy number one, but the rumors surrounding her mother's sudden disappearance fifteen years earlier follow Nova everywhere she goes. And to top it all off, the local rich boy, Isaac Royal, is adamant about making her life hell. Surrounded by rumors, lies, and a secret keeping the town on edge, Nova has to figure out why she's hated and why the boy hell-bent on making her suffer seems to be the only person she can trust. Content/Triggering Warning: this story contains themes of suicide and violence [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]
All The Things We Lost ✔ by originalverbivore
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Emily and River meet in Miami, where they have the time of their lives, but it isn't meant to be: the next morning, Emily leaves for San Francisco, leaving both their hearts broken. They don't think they'll ever see each other again. Emily goes back to the privileged life with her parents. There, a plan is set up for her to marry Jason in order to save the business of both their parents. River remains in Miami with his little sister, while struggling to provide a living for them both. It is then that he gets the chance of a lifetime, but it means giving up everything he loves. Then, against all expectations, Emily and River meet again a few months later... On her wedding day with someone else. ***** Featured on WattPad's @StoriesUndiscovered Featured on WattPad's @NA First place Lavender Awards First place Honour Awards First place Glitter Awards First place Blue Rose Awards First place Acheron Awards Second place The Soul Awards Honorable Mention Ohana Awards #8 in #youngromance (September 4, 2020) Cover by @dysanic "So awesome. Can't wait to read more! [heart]" - carolinegraced "I'm so hooked already" - a_lost_feather "From the summary I had a lot of expectation of a one night stand, one and done type of thing with drama to follow up in later chapters. What I got was something different. The beautiful descriptions of the beach town made me feel warm and cozy and kept me reading until these two characters were introduced. I thought their meeting was innocent and sweet, not what I was expecting. It was really good." - CourtneyPeterman0
Star's Crossing by Madeleine_Graves
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{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction
Phantom Me by LLSanders
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Supernatural thriller | Rising fashion influencer Rhea is gearing up for her runway debut, but her perfect world is upended when she finds herself haunted by a ghostly doppelganger. ***** Twenty-four-year-old Rhea Patel has it all-the career in fashion, the handsome boyfriend-slash-manager, and a rapidly approaching runway debut. There are things lurking beneath that perfect facade that she prefers not to acknowledge. But when a mysterious presence wearing her face begins haunting her every step, the hidden truths and old wounds it forces to the surface are only the precursor to a desperate fight for her life. ***** Wattpad COPYRIGHT©2022 by L.L. Sanders
How to Rob a Billionaire by HollyShmit
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Beth Corday never expected that accidentally stealing from crime boss Rob B. Illion would land her in a dangerously intimate contract with him. With her life on the line, can she make him fall in love with her? Season 1 of How to Rob a Billionaire Series. *** At just twenty-three years old, Beth Corday has mastered the art of thievery to pay the debts her mom left behind. Once she completes her biggest mission yet, by stealing from the mysterious billionaire, Rob B. Illion, she's thrilled by the forty million dollars she acquires...Until she realizes Mr B. Illion has no problem with killing for revenge. Now trapped in the deadly world of this ruthless crime boss, Beth silently vows to make him regret the day he crossed her path. Rob B. Illion doesn't think twice about the young woman who stumbled into his arms, until he discovers his forty-million-dollar watch is gone. When Rob proposes a deal to Beth to work for him in exchange for her life, he realizes she's his best shot at taking down his rivals. When he moves Beth under his roof, he also discovers she's incredibly smart, sly, and impossible to trust... And now she's all he can think about. As their dangerous game unfolds, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never expected. But can Beth steal Rob's heart before it's too late?
The QB Summer and Me by tayxwriter
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The QB, Summer and Me is a new story in The QB and Me universe. Dallas and Drayton spend their summer after high school together. Eleven weeks before they go their separate ways for college. She's heading to California. He's staying in Texas. From lakehouse getaways to midnight rides, it's a summer full of love, uncertainty, and a secret that could change everything. Set during their final summer before college, this standalone novella exists outside the events of the film franchise and offers a fresh, romantic glimpse into Dallas and Drayton's story.