He stepped inside, closing the door slowly, his gaze fixed on her as she crawled backward, her back finally hitting the wall. "P-please... let me go," she stammered, tears spilling down her cheeks. "I won't tell anyone, I promise." He chuckled quietly, adjusting his blood-streaked glasses with a calm precision. he sank to his knees beside her, his movements slow and deliberate, as though savoring every second. With his bloodied hand, he reached for her face, his fingers grazing her cheek. She flinched, feeling the warmth of the blood he smeared across her skin. "There's no need to panic, Iris," he whispered softly, his voice a chilling lull that only made her shake harder. "just relax." His fingers lingered as he wiped a tear from her cheek, leaving a smear of red. She shivered, unable to tear her eyes from his, trapped under the weight of his calm, twisted gaze. Iris, a 20-year-old art student, is known for her beauty, cheerful nature, and boundless creativity. Independent and kind-hearted, she easily makes friends and brings warmth to any room. With a knack for seeing beauty in the everyday, she's both a dreamer and an optimist. Living alone for the first time, she's embracing her new independence with resilience and a touch of naivety, eager to grow as an artist and a person. Alaric, a 25-year-old senior art student, is the quiet enigma of the college. With his striking looks-handsome yet softened by his glasses-he's the subject of countless admirers, though he keeps mostly to himself. Known for his unmatched talent in painting and drawing, Alaric's art speaks louder than he ever does, and his reserved, polite manner only adds to his charm. Beneath his calm exterior, however, lies a hidden identity and a mind as complex as his name suggests-one that no one truly understands. Triggers:Toxic , violence , murder, manipulation Author note:This story is a work of fiction and is intended for mature audiences only.

A03: CHASE AND SAYGE Chase Aries Hartley Sayge Delaney Arbecca A rollercoaster romance between the student band member and the SSC president, hitting high notes of conflict and low notes of passion. StudxStud FINISHED: 08/17/25

Alex and Zoey. Warning: This story contains mature themes and language. It is also an intersex story.

Claudia Fritzroy was born with everything-wealth, comfort, and a name that turned heads. But it was only when she met Natasha Quinn Tala, a fierce and brilliant girl from the province, that she began to understand the world beyond her estate walls. Rivals at first, they clashed in school halls and debates, but somewhere between competition and conversation, rivalry softened into friendship, and friendship quietly bloomed into love. But fate, as cruel as it is unpredictable, tore them apart. Now Claudia walks through life with a smile forged in mirrors and guilt etched deep in her bones. Natasha suffered in silence, the weight of the world heavy on her shoulders-and Claudia carries what's left: memories, regret, and love that came too late. This is a story of friendship born in friction, love found in unlikely places, and the ache of knowing you couldn't save the one person who showed you how to feel. "Give me a sign, Natasha. Just one... and I swear I'll move forward. But right now, every step feels like betrayal. I'm scared to chase what we planned-without your hand in mine, without your voice beside me. So please... show me that it's okay to breathe without breaking."-Claudia "Seeing you live the life we dreamed of-seeing you achieve it for both of us-brings me peace, Claudia. I was always ready to fall... but you were always meant to fly. Don't let my absence chain you. Carry me, but don't bury yourself with me. My freedom is watching you become everything we whispered about under the stars."-Natasha