Something's wrong... That's the thought that always nags at Gabriela whenever she sees Kevin Saldivar, the cousin of her crush, Francis Saldivar. Kevin is charismatic, handsome, and the star player of the basketball team. Yet, Gabriela can't shake off the feeling that there's something strange about him. Regardless, Gabriela is determined to ignore Kevin. After all, it's Francis whom she likes, his kindness and smarts winning her over back in sixth grade. Now a senior at St. Therese, Gabriela is determined to get Francis' attention. But to do that, she might need to deal with Kevin, the very person she'd rather avoid! ------ *REVISED EDITION* Originally published in 2009 under crimson3/gossipgirl03 Start Date: July 13, 2024 End Date: November 6, 2024

|Updates every Sunday| Beginning a journey of fixing what is broken, and giving a second chance to what they fear, Priya and Rahul find the flame in the darkness- in each other. But love is a double-edged sword and neither wants to wield it, the thought of hurting the other a painful and dreadful possibility. But love is also mysterious- it works in ways that the simple human mind can't comprehend, yet it's perfectly sensible to the heart. Would Priya sacrifice her patched-up heart once more? Would Rahul dare to speak his heart? Would either want the other- knowing their pasts with failed relationships, broken promises, and withering hope? *** "I can't believe you made someone like me absolutely crazy for someone like you,"

"When the Three Kingdoms burn, fate plays its hand, destinies are forged in the fire of conflict. Secrets of the past linger, whispering truths that cannot be escaped."

"You belong to me , every part of you, every inch of you, each and every love you give belongs to me " "Shit , I'm Yours"

They say God made this world, yet it's cruelty we taste more than kindness. Prayers only rise when pain does-and sometimes, even they return unanswered. She was born to a queen, heir to a bloodline of beauty and grace. A dazzling beauty, a mind sharp as blades, a soul untouched by darkness-until darkness found her. Not every war is fought with swords. Jealousy whispers. Greed smiles. And manipulation wears perfume. This is the journey of a girl turned legend, shattered not by fate, but by those who feared her flame. Because even royalty bleeds. Even suns fall. And sometimes, the most painful deaths are the ones where you're still breathing.

Twin sisters Rhea and Riya are excited for a quiet getaway at their grandparents' new home in the charming suburb of Willowridge. But as they explore the neighborhood and uncover strange details, they begin to sense that things are not as they seem. With their sharp intuition guiding them, the quiet getaway quickly turns into a mystery that might just change everything-unless they can figure out what's really going on.

Chris, a vibrant girl raised in the lap of luxury, or so she believed. Born into a world of affluence, her parents were celebrated as the titans of the business realm, their every decision shaping markets and industries. However, their untimely demise in a tragic accident leaves Chris reeling-not only from grief but from the unsettling realization that her idyllic life may be a veil concealing dark truths. Chris now resides with her aunt, a formidable and influential woman who envelops her in warmth and affection, treating her as her daughter. Yet, beneath the surface of this nurturing environment, whispers of deception linger. As Chris begins to grow older she stumbles upon a disturbing connection-a revelation that shatters her carefully constructed reality. Haunted by unanswered questions, Chris sets out to uncover the truth behind her parents' past. Each discovery pulls her deeper into a murky web of intrigue, where trust is scarce and allies are few. Along the way, she encounters unexpected friends and formidable foes, challenging her notions of loyalty and justice. Chris finds herself at a crossroads, torn between letting everything stay perfect as it supposedly was or seeking the truth. Will she unveil the shadowy events surrounding their deaths, or will her relentless pursuit lead her into a perilous abyss?

Senior year had never seemed so daunting. After her sister died, Avery found out just how much she hid behind Riley and how comfortable it had been to live through her stories instead of living her own. Realizing that and making a change, however, were two different things, as Avery soon understood. But life had not given her much of a choice. Maintaining a safe distance between herself and all those who used to know Riley was her miserable attempt at dealing with the grief. But she saw her strategic plan crumble, forced to face the friends she had been pushing away. The year she believed she could breeze through was revealing itself to be the year she must face all the pain she had been repelling. And there was no one to hide behind now. Word Count: 60,000-70,000 words Cover created by @meha-k [Featured on Teen Fiction's "Soul Deep" Reading List] [Featured on YA's "Clueless" Reading List] [Featured on YARomance's "A Diary of Everything" Reading List] [Featured on Sport's "Bouncin' N' Dribblin'" Reading List] [Featured on WattpadESL's "Believe in Youth and Dream" Reading List] [Featured on Wattpad Community's "Teen Fiction/Young Adult" Reading List] [Featured on WattCliches's "Myriad of Emotions" Reading List] [Featured on WattpadFriendsandFamily "Always With You" Reading List]

When Barbara, aka the Ice Queen, agrees to fake-date Ryan, their relationship unexpectedly develops as they struggle to move on from their past. *** Barbara Owens is known as the Ice queen for her cold personality and ruthless business morals. When she agrees to a blind date as a favor to a friend, the last person she expects to see is Ryan Davies, and the last thing she expects to hear is a fake-dating offer. As their relationship develops and their feelings grow past friendship, their past catches up with them. Will their love be able to weather the winter storm? *** A reverse grumpy X sunshine story of love, family and healing.

Growing up she believed she had to live life to the fullest, she could not afford to spend her time on anyone! Growing up he believed life had no meaning without the people around. While he fell in love long ago, his partner seemed to think she could do without love. One incident changed that. Ramit knew it was time to give up and willed his rarely stubborn self to let her go, or if the need be, push her away. Only, Geetha's efforts to save their marriage would begin. ∼•∽ This story is an INFP guy ✕ INTJ girl personality interplay project set in Delhi (and Paris) and offers angst etched in their untimely grovel, hurt-comfort brought by their misunderstandings, and some light humour sprinkled amid the grand plot of love. ∼•∽ 🧡 Completed. (14 May '22 - 15 Aug '22) 🩵 Featured on: 💙 "New Adult" list of Romance (by Wattpad), 💙 "Enemies & Friends" list of Romance (by Wattpad), 💠 "A Little Bit of Everything" list of NARomance, & 💠 "Roses are Red | Romance" list of NewlyWrittenBooks. 🩵 Proudly the winner of 1st place in Teen Fix Mini Awards 2022, 2nd in The Heart Awards, 3rd in The Dreamer Awards, all for Romance category. ∼•∽ Specifications: ➙ Genre: Romance/New Adult/Humour ➙ Trope: Second Chances/Unrequited Love ➙ Dynamic: Stoic FL ✕ Emotionally vulnerable ML ➙ Language/Spellings: British English ➙ Chapters: 33 + Epilogue ➙ Length: 85K words ➙ Narrative perspective: 3rd limited POV ➙ Editing: Done to the best of my ability ➙ Absolute reading time: 6-7 hours ➙ Please savour this story over: 2-3 weeks DISCLAIMER: This is pure fiction based on my knowledge. I imply no actual persons. Do not copy. See the copyright below.