Cameron's first love is baseball, but when he falls for a softball player he can't be with, he realizes he's signed up for more than he bargained for. Between teaching baseball to a rag-tag team of kids and pursuing his dreams of coaching professionally, he shouldn't have feelings for Norah. But attraction is hard to fight, even when pasts and pain threaten to hurt him even more than they already have. ******* Cameron Shaw, the quiet and reserved assistant for an esteemed collegiate baseball team, has one goal in life: to coach professional ball. After one wild, unforgettable kiss on a dance floor with a stranger, his dreams are at risk of crashing down all around him. Again. Fun-loving Norah Young has two goals. First, to prove to her coach that she can be a starting player on the Saint Helena University softball team. Second, to find out why the stranger at the bar left her standing alone after the best kiss of her life. Infatuation turns to hate when he leads her to believe that he wants nothing to do with her. As the baseball assistant and a student athlete, Cameron and Norah aren't supposed to be together, but they can't seem to stay away from each other. Especially when Norah wakes up hungover in Cameron's bed, only to find out that he coaches a team of kids who don't know the first thing about baseball. While Cameron silently endures the chronic pain that stole his baseball career, Norah aims to figure out what it was that stole the promising young player's talent and smile, without getting too close to him. But they can't seem to stay away from each other, no matter how hard they try. FEATURES: Women in sports Chronic pain and disability Gay rep in sports Steamy, but not spicy Forbidden romance He falls first GENRES: Contemporary, college sports romance, new adult Marked mature for language and a few steamy scenes.

✨One heart torn between two soulmates.✨ [Ambys Favorite Picks 2024 - Romance Category] Film editor Abby Sullivan is starving for kisses, caresses and love. And not just any love. She's ready for "the one." But finding him in Manhattan is proving to be a pointless endeavor. Along comes Nate. The charming, fun and dangerously good-looking gentleman she meets at a movie gala. He says all the right things and kisses her like he means it. Champagne, fun and laughter lead to a one night stand, and even though Nate's gone by the morning, their brief encounter makes Abby believe that she can find a soulmate. And the universe sends Abby another type of soulmate. THE soulmate. Her ultimate lover and her kryptonite. The kind very few people ever meet in their lifetime. The missing half that completes her soul... Abby meets her twin flame in Roman Rhode. As the CEO of a men's magazine, Roman's life is all about power and control. He is intense, magnetic and consumed by his work until Abby steps into the elevator with him. One glance, and the world fades away. Their connection is instant, electric. Their souls long to burn together. There's just one awkward and disastrous problem: Roman is Nate's older brother. Torn between two soulmates, gray morals, and divine attractions, will Abby find the love she's searching for? -- Genre: High Concept Contemporary Romance Spice Level: HOT!!! (+18) -- Trigger warnings: Love triangle, obsession, mature sexual descriptions (+18) ABIDING BY WATTPAD'S GUIDELINES Cover image: Adobe stock & Canva, royalties paid Cover design: LNRoberts1 -- If you are reading this on any other platform other than Wattpad, you might be at risk of a malware attack. To read this story in its safe, original form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/story/362366889-soulmates-twin-flames

In 14th-century Russia, a trapper grieving the death of his wife risks his life and his heart by sheltering a healer fleeing a witch's pyre, passing her off as a man. ****** The plague leaves death and fear in its wake, and that fear turns young Vasilisa from healer to witch. The same people who once begged for her cures now covet her death by pyre. Scarred in body and soul, she barely escapes the mob, fleeing deep into the forest. Dragomir, a man whose heart turned to stone the day his wife died, lives only for his aging father and the solitude of the hunt. But fate leads him to a bloodied girl running for her life. Though sheltering her risks everything, turning her away proves impossible. To survive, they weave a lie and Vasilisa becomes Taras, Dragomir's mute apprentice. They must learn to rely on and trust one another through hunger, blizzards, and the ever-looming shadows of plague and witch-hunts. The shared struggle chips away at their guarded hearts, awakening feelings both believed lost forever. But secrets are restless ghosts. When the torchlight comes dancing between the trees, and the mob's chant shakes the snow from the branches, they'll learn if their love, so newly sparked, can weather the storm. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction set in 1386s Russia and is not historically accurate. It is purely for entertainment purposes and does not intend to represent customs, beliefs, or traditions accurately. The characters and events are fictional and should not be seen as a reflection of real history.

When her sister vanishes into a fog shrouded vampire town, Veyl binds a vampire to her in a desperate attempt to find answers. But the deeper their connection grows, the harder it becomes to convince herself he's a monster. Especially when the supernatural mate bond refuses to be ignored. ⁺‧₊˚ ཐི⋆♱⋆ཋྀ ˚₊‧⁺ Veyl Wynter lives a quiet life in a secluded village. A sickness spreads and her sister runs away to find a cure. Determined to keep a promise to her mother, Veyl sets off for the fog-choked city of Varrow, where danger hides behind sharp teeth and bloodlust. To survive its streets, she binds a vampire to her, a dangerous gamble that she makes in hope of finding her sister. As days pass, the line between protection and companionship begins to blur. Veyl finds herself drawn to the creature she should fear and hate, even as secrets unravel around them. The longer she stays, the harder it becomes to hide from the vampires, from the citizens of Varrow, and from the truth. The city holds more than just whispers of her sister. It holds a history soaked in blood, and a bond that could cost Veyl everything.

An aspiring criminal lawyer navigates the dark crime world when she starts to date one of the biggest drug dealers in America, risking more than her sheltered life. The youngest in a family with strong roles and a longstanding history within LA's criminal justice system, prim and proper Italia James, is following in her family's footsteps on the verge of securing a degree as a criminal lawyer. But her pretty smile and intellectual accolades hide the dark truth of family secrets, lies, and trauma. She just wants to forget and have an easy college life, but of course, trouble has to follow her. The simple life she wishes for gets uprooted when she is forced by a bully to travel across town to pay for a party ticket. But simple stays clear of Italia and she is beaten up when the ticket money comes up short, and Sidiki has to step in to save her. Sidiki Berkeley is the epitome of love and patience. He's tall, dark, and mysterious, and he has captured italia's attention. But there is a problem-a big one. She has no idea what he does. To her, he's just a rich businessman but to others, he's the Viper-a merciless boss who spares no one who crosses him. Like a bad omen, Italia ignores all the warning signs that tell her that he is more than he lets on, and gets caught in the crossfire of gang rivalry. Her family is threatened and she is forced to betray him. This leads to Sid's disappearance, only for him to a year later, more brutal than ever. He kidnaps Italia, hell-bent on taking revenge on his enemies while showing her that this is the man she decided to love. ------------- This book is [18+] and is the first draft so it will not be without mistakes. Read at your own discretion.

☆꧁𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚-𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆. ꧂☆ ------- Alina just wanted a cozy night with her favorite manga, The Princess and the Lost Prince. Instead, she wakes up inside it-trapped in the body of Lady Ravana, the cold-hearted villainess fated to die before the final chapter. The problem? Alina is nothing like Ravana. She's awkward, hates confrontation, and has no clue how to play the role everyone expects-especially around her flawless, too-perfect fiancé, Prince Ren, or the sarcastic sorcerer Onyx, cursed into a cat and clearly suspicious of her sudden change in behavior. Caught between two dangerously charming men and a fate she never asked for, Alina has one chance to take control of the story before it writes her out for good.

In a world where destiny is often dismissed as mere fantasy, Ariella, a skeptical storm witch, fiercely denies the existence of fated love. However, her beliefs are put to the test when a cataclysmic surge of magic spirals beyond her control. Just as chaos threatens to consume her, she is unexpectedly saved by Draegen, a dangerously alluring demon with a legacy of formidable power. Their fates become irrevocably intertwined through a soul-deep bond that neither can deny. As Ariella grapples with her newfound connection, she must navigate the complexities of her emotions and the enigmatic nature of her magic. Draegen's belief in destiny only complicates matters, challenging Ariella to reconsider everything she once held true. To prove herself worthy of Draegen's esteemed bloodline and the bond that binds them, Ariella must master her unruly magic. Failure is not an option, for it would mean losing the one connection she never believed in but now cannot imagine living without. In this spellbinding tale of love, magic, and self-discovery, Ariella must confront her fears and embrace the power within, or risk being consumed by the very destiny she once scorned. ONC 2025 -Main prompt- #2 To be in love with a demon was the last thing on your wishlist Other secondary prompts: #66 It's not a mystery-it's the walls. They hold secrets, but what are they hiding. #126 Because you're you, and I'm me, and we just don't fit. #129 The ink of our souls binds us beyond the pages of time #135 She really fell from the sky and landed right into my arms, I'm not even lying.

A successful lawyer meets a carpenter through an AI (artificial intelligence) software, hoping to find love. But what they find is more than what they bargained for. __________________________________________________________ Ursula has all the book smarts and not an ounce of social skills. After a year of loneliness, she decided to take matters into her own hands and completes the creation of Adelaide--a brilliant AI meant to help people like her make real life connections. Looking for potential clients to test her theory out, the librarian hoped that Adelaide would function properly. But as the AI came to life, this matchmaking scheme of Ursula's might not end up as well as she once believed. The Clients: Erica Cresswell, a single mother who works hard to make a living for herself and her son, happens to be a successful lawyer. Most would say that Erica was doing well, but all that was missing in her life was a man, as her fiancé passed away a few years ago. Yet, her best friend, Claudia, played matchmaker to keep her friend happy. Although, all of Claudia's attempts failed, the women meet Ursula, an uncanny librarian, who might have the answer to Erica's problems. Halfway around the world, Esteban Novicio wasn't having much luck in life either. After being dumped by his girlfriend and losing a client over a rival, he didn't know what else to do. That is, until his best friend, Commodore, introduced him to an AI dating site, which led him to meet Erica's avatar. ~ ~ ~ ~ Written for the 2025 ONC & using the following prompts: Prompt 40: You were once a character in a deleted story, now lost and memoryless in the library. All you recall is your former importance. To rewrite your backstory, you must first outwit the ghost librarian, who won't stop offering unsolicited advice. & Prompt 131: "This girl is on fire!"

ONC Longlister || Shortlister || Round 3 Ambassador Pick When the sacred Wind Scepter is stolen, the elven kingdom of Everdaile is plunged into chaos. Varelor, a disgraced prince, must uncover the truth behind the theft but his quest unravels a conspiracy that might paint him as the world's greatest threat. ❥๑━━ In a world on the brink of ruin, two elven brothers are bound by heart but torn by destiny. Varelor, the shadowed one, craves a throne that was never his and a legacy slipping through his grasp. Livian, the golden prince, fights for honor, blind to the darkness growing beside him. Caught between them is Kaelira--her touch, salvation; her words, poison. As kingdoms fall and betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, Varelor must face a devastating truth: to save the kingdom, he might have to destroy the one person he loves most. What makes a villain--the choices we make or the truths we can't outrun? ❥๑━━ ONC prompts used: 121. Unstoppable by Sia 125. Fear is the mind-killer. 126. Because you're you, and I'm me, and we just don't fit. 129. The ink of our souls binds us beyond the pages of time.