And I'm following him. We dodge through the trees, and every few seconds, I swear I hear another footstep behind us. Too close. Too fast. We're not alone out here. Not yet. "We're sitting ducks like this," Harry mutters. His grip tightens on my wrist like I'm some idiot who might wander off and get herself killed. I yank myself free. "Don't fucking touch me." He barely reacts. Infuriating. Instead, he slows just enough to turn his head and give me a look. That unreadable, smugly amused yet completely detached look that makes me want to hit him again. "Relax, sweetheart," he says smoothly. "I just saved your life." My blood boils. "You came here to kill me." He shrugs. "Did I? You're still breathing, dear." I want to scream. - Vienna Pierce was supposed to be a quick kill. Hidden away in witness protection, she was marked for death. Harry Styles, a hitman desperate for his freedom, was sent to eliminate her. No mess. No witnesses. Simple. When the truth about her past is revealed, Harry realizes he's been lied to-and that the real danger isn't Vienna, but the people hunting them both. Forced to go on the run together, they become fugitives in a game where trust is deadly their situation stems from something much darker than either of them. As tension ignites and enemies close in, Harry and Vienna must decide: will they survive each other, or will they become the very thing they swore to escape? FILL. THE. SILENCE. *signifies explict chapters All Rights Reserved. @harryshousekey

hal·low verb past participle: hallowed - honor as holy. Vivienne Romano bakes cupcakes, believes in kindness, and still says "please" and "thank you" to strangers. Harry Styles? He bleeds violence. A fighter with a past wrapped in secrets, bruises, and misery. Their worlds were never meant to collide. But they did-late one night, in the shadows of her bakery, with blood on his hands and fear in her eyes. Now he can't stay away. She's light and sugar and everything good in this world... and he's the sinner who can't stop coming back. She's the softest thing he's ever seen. And the only thing that makes him feel anything close to holy. Because if there's one thing Harry knows for sure- a man like him was never meant to touch a girl like her. As the lines between fear and fascination blur, Vivienne is dragged deeper into a world of secrets, violence, and obsession. Because Harry isn't just dangerous-he's marked. And now, so is she. What do you do when the one person who terrifies you... might be the only one who can protect you?

I met him on the wrong side of midnight. London was supposed to be my chance to outrun the past, to bury the ghosts. But I've learned that ghosts don't stay buried, and neither do secrets. Now, I'm caught in a dangerous game. And danger isn't something you escape. It catches you. ---- "And right now, I bet it's eating you alive," he murmurs. "Trying to figure out if I'm your executioner or your guardian angel." I swallow hard. "What do you want from me?" "Now that," he leans in just enough to make my pulse jump, "is the right question." -- Harry is widely known as one of the most feared underground fighters London has ever seen. Olivia runs to London to escape the ghosts of her past and reinvent herself. But what happens when a cruel twist of fate brings them together? ** contains violence, drug use, mental health issues, grief, sexual content, strong language.

Alexandria Callaway is broke, stuck, and clinging to the dream of becoming a chef. A college drop-out barely scraping by in NYC, her only connection to the culinary world is her dead-end job as a server at HEAT: a three-Michelin-Star restaurant ruled by its enigmatic and merciless head chef, Harry Styles. When Harry offers her a coveted apprenticeship, Alex thinks her life is finally looking up. She couldn't be more wrong. Because HEAT isn't just a restaurant. And Harry isn't just a chef. One moment, she's learning how to julienne vegetables. The next, she's watching her boss put a bullet between someone's eyes. Now trapped in Harry's violent world with no way out, Alex has no choice but to trust the man who might be the only thing standing between her and death. But as the lines between protection and possession begin to blur, one question becomes terrifyingly clear: Does Harry intend to save her? Or will he be the one to destroy her? 🔥 A dark, seductive, and high-stakes Mafia romance for fans of slow-burn tension, morally gray antiheroes, and life-or-death passion. ⚠️ 18+ MATURE CONTENT | DARK THEMES | READER DISCRETION ADVISED

"That's my tattoo, Y/N, on your body. You know exactly what that means." BTS Jungkook x Reader tattoo artist AU gang AU Thanks and credits to all of the original artists of the amazing edits and fan arts, as well as the creator of the cover @namjoonkie and original artist @diatybx?❤️ Highest Ranking: [#1 in Fanfiction]

"KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, BUT IGNORANCE IS BLISS." Naomi Swanson is fresh out of college, working as an assistant in a small paper supply company and inhaling coffee by the gallons. When an accident knocked her out, Naomi woke up in a world she had only seen through screens. Armed only with her phone and a questionable data plan, Naomi attempts not to be killed as she comes face-to-face with the Avengers, and so much more. Winner in Fanfiction Category | Watty Awards 2020 Cover by @zaramartinez- Spanish Translation available: @CrazyCattGirl French Translation available: @chrisebass Infinity War Spoilers! Disclaimer: Some explicit language will be used throughout this book. Do not read if you cannot handle light swearing. No sexual content. Disclaimer pt. 2: I do not own Marvel or any of the characters aside from Naomi Swanson. (Don't sue me Disney.)

"Nothing is with me now but a sound,   A heart's rhythm, a sense of stars" - W. H. Auden, Compline In which Charlotte Salvatore wakes after a 145 year slumber and is thrust into a supernatural world before she can cope with the modern one. (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) (KLAUS X OC) #1 in vampires #1 in thevampirediaries #1 in Originals #1 in NiklausMikaelson #1 in Niklaus #1 in Klaus #1 in tvdfanfic #1 in hybrids #1 in tvd #22 in Mikaelson #69 in Vampires May 28 2020 - Sept 25 2020 (edited Jan 2022)

❝ how many more jobs... how long will it take... i don't know if i can do it. even if i could forgive myself, this is what I am now. and you'll never know who i was before. my past is my own. ❞ - n.r. COVERS CAPTAIN AMERICA : CIVIL WAR & BLACK WIDOW BOOK 2 in PLAN B trilogy BOOK 6 in LEGACY series ( COPYRIGHT! - aka - DO NOT STEAL! ) illisius Ⓒ 2018 & , marvel

Linette Cyan did not expect to give up her ordinary nineteen year-old life as wedding dowry in an arranged marriage. Engaged to a charismatic and compelling man who seeks rebellion against his powerful father, Linette finds herself plummeting into the same bloodbath of mystery as her vengeful fiancé. She soon discovers that she, too, is a key piece in a dangerous game of greed between rival families. Passion, tragedy, deceit, and murder become common occurrences in the perilous life of the unlikely couple. But how much are they willing to sacrifice for justice to prevail? Will they conquer their inner demons and find closure to a century-long mystery? This series is split into two parts: PART 1 | Tresora Arc : Chapters 1 - 28 PART 2 | Noir Arc : Chapters 29-45 + Epilogue Completed October 2015. ACHIEVEMENTS (thank you lovelies!) : Awarded "One of the Most Read Stories in 2014". #2 in Action. ___ Old description: Recipe for 1 Linette Cyan: 1) Your dad is a notorious Mafia boss' right hand man. 2) Your family has a million dollar debt. 3) You become compensation through engagement to said Mafia boss' son. 4) You have (and are) a key to an ancient treasure vault being hunted down by opposing Mafia families. 5) Become a witness to murder, illegal drug operations, and treason. Repeat. 6) Engage repeatedly in gunfights and be kidnapped and held hostage on numerous occasions. 7) Learn that your best friend from high school is also a mobster. 8) Be able to fit inside a box containing illegal drugs. 9) Have a crazy madman want you dead. 10) Be able to run for your life in heels, and have a tazer with you 24/7. Seriously.

Harry Styles learned long ago that the world respects strength-or at least the illusion of it. At 22, he's built a fortress around himself, one inked into his skin and punctuated by his sharp tongue and ever-present lip ring. As the owner of a thriving tattoo shop, Harry thrives in the chaos of late nights, buzzing needles, and the unspoken rules of a life outside the lines. He has no room for vulnerability, and he likes it that way. Aspen is everything Harry isn't: soft-spoken, wide-eyed, and utterly unprepared for the whirlwind of the world beyond her college campus. At 19, she's just beginning to find her footing, but her reserved nature keeps her in the shadows. The last thing she expects is to be drawn to someone so intimidating- and for him to notice her in return.