Raye grew up in Southeast D.C. with her older brother, True, after their mom passed away when Raye was about 9. True stepped up as her protector and provider, doing whatever it took-even if that meant getting tangled with a gang. He was her rock, her big brother and parent all in one. True was deep in the streets by the time Raye was 15, but he kept her out of that life at all costs. "You gotta get out the country," he'd tell her, "these streets don't care about us." When True got shot and killed-likely because of gang beef-he made sure to warn Raye to leave D.C. before the danger found her. With her heart heavy and alone, Raye called her Aunt Kei in Chicago and made the move to start fresh. Chicago's cold streets were a different kind of warzone, but Raye was determined to survive and make a life away from her brother's shadow. Raye's learning to trust again, especially when she meets Tae-a boy with his own complicated past, who might be her chance at something real. But danger follows close, with Mario lurking in the background, threatening to drag her back into the life she swore she'd escape.

Ava, an innocent small-town girl, gets sucked into the world of underground fighting when she catches the eye of Shawn Michaels, the irresistibly hot reigning champion. ***** Ava McAdams isn't sure what to expect when she moves to Boston for college. Her sheltered upbringing leaves her exposed to a harsher world, and one complicated male in particular -- Shawn Michaels, the tattooed and intimidating underground fighter who is nothing like anyone she has ever met before. But is falling for him worth the risk of knowing she might lose him every time he enters the ring? [word count: 100,000 - 150,000 words] Cover designed by Ren T

cover image made by myself on Book Cover Maker by Desygner. ~ Kusamora Tomoe, a newly ranked elite guard to the Guhuan Palace, must conceal her true identity to bring her brother back to honor in his grave. Sugimori Moriko, an apothecary to the Empire's Court, begins a curious suspicion, either of who she believes to be Arinaga, or Tomoe. WIP ⚠️, this description sucks. Mature, eventual gore, heavy topics such as death, suicide, and war. The emperor is a little perverted, and there is pregnancy if that makes anyone uncomfortable.

Cracks form. Fault lines appear. And what breaks through might ruin them. Or set them free. This story isn't about big twists. It's about the weight of masks, the intimacy of being seen, and the ache of love that doesn't come easy. Every character is both the storm and the shelter. And every relationship? It's a war between what they want and what they're afraid to admit. This isn't a love story. It's a crash story. But sometimes, the wreckage is what saves you.

"Her fingers danced over the piano keys, the haunting melody of 'Solas' filling the air. The soft moonlight glinted off her nightgown, casting a glow around her like she was part of the night itself." "You don't belong here," he murmured, his voice low and dangerous. Nyx froze, her breath caught in her throat.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DARK ALWAYS COMES TO LIGHT Ava Mancini, a 26-year-old free spirit, lives life on her own terms-at least when she's away from her parents. When she's around them, she becomes the serious, reserved young woman they expect her to be. Everything changes, however, when she meets Lorenzo Ramirez, a 30-year-old enigmatic and incredibly attractive new neighbor. Lorenzo's presence is magnetic, and he seems to effortlessly draw the attention of every woman around him, including one of Ava's friends, who frequently visits just to be near him. What Ava doesn't know is that Lorenzo's family is new to the area, and their families just met this summer. The adults quickly form a bond, and before Ava knows it, her parents announce an arranged marriage with Lorenzo-his family's wealth and status aligning perfectly with their hopes for her future. Ava is shocked and resistant to the idea, especially since Lorenzo doesn't seem thrilled about it either.

"No one talks to me the way you do..." 2 weeks before the school year begins, shy, socially distant Esther moves to a new neighborhood. When she goes to a skatepark, she meets Jason, the extroverted skater. As soon as she catches his eye, Jason is immediately drawn to her. They start talking and become close friends fast, but one regrettable night changes everything between them right before the school year begins. CONTENT WARNING: This has smoking, cursing, mild violence, cheating, and divorce. It also has mentions of toxic and abusive relationships. ONGOING #friendstolovers #teenagedirtbag #bwhm #bwwm