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MICHAEL JACKSON never searched for love; at 24, he found enough intimacy and beauty in his craft. The one thing that satisfied him when nothing else could. But what his craft demanded sated him sometimes, and an outlet became necessary when the fine line between art and work blurred. So his disguised and unauthorized trips to Phonograph, when he found the time, became a much-needed release that he cherished greatly. The woman who stood behind the counter most days of the week had his attention instantly. His eyes lingered prudently from beneath the Ray-Bans with silent admiration. But there was no more room for shy regard when she finally approached him, completely unsuspecting until he said all the wrong things and gave himself away. But not only was she absolutely breathtaking--she was casual about his presence, almost unimpressed by his status. She let him exist in this rare state of peace. And that made her all the more remarkable; he had to take the chance before it passed. And soon, he looked forward to Sundays, from their deep conversations about anything to the way she made his heart beat against his chest with just a look. Romance no longer burdened him; surrendering his heart didn't scare him; he welcomed love and let it coexist with his gift. Because she made him realize it was possible. A Michael Jackson story. © All Rights Reserved 18+ Started: March 14, 2023 Finished: tbd.. Work #4 Thriller era Takes place in Los Angeles, CA 1983-2001 Cover made by me via PicsArt Highest Ranking: - #1 in #MJFanFiction - #2 in #Michael - #4 in #Jackson - #6 in #KingOfPop - #5 in #MJJ - #17 in #MichaelJJackson - #8 in #Famous - #61 in #MichaelJackson

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 is far from perfect. Before starting her senior year of college, she's already guaranteed her position as the black sheep of her once prestigious family. To make matters worse, she took up bedding the rival family's eldest son, Jackie Jackson. The relationship blurs the boundaries that should exist between a professor and student, but since it remains casual as much as a secret, she doesn't care how it could affect her reputation--that is until she meets Jackie's charming, sweet-talking younger brother. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 has got it all. In fact, he's the face of the music program and the record company that shot his family into local stardom. Like his talent, his popularity is immeasurable, and he seems to be the Jackson family's prized possession. So after having a tense encounter with him and his older brother, Evelyn can't help but wonder why Michael is so drawn to her and determined to convince her that she's just like him, that the Jackson family isn't all it seems. As they forge an unlikely bond, generations of secrets slowly reveal themselves and threaten to rip their families and fortunes apart at their seams, creating new animosity between the brood of brothers. In the end, the pair is set up to answer the age old question: Is blood thicker than water? And will familial burdens and status overcome the rest of their lives? Disclaimer: This story contains mentions of a large age gap/power imbalance, drug use, violence, domestic abuse and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 1987 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 is stepping up in her medical apprenticeship by taking on her mentor's loyal client while the client seems to be taking the music industry and pop culture by storm. But even the biggest stars fall from the sky. While she makes a vow to treat and advise him with just as much care she would for any other patient, the unique, nearly insidious level of 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻's fame and dedication to his craft threatens the promise. And in a time where all types of addiction run rampant in the average rockstar's life, Mallorie is forced to decide if she will sacrifice her own health and career over Michael's. The decision doesn't come easy, and no amount of knowledge about the human heart could prepare her for the thrilling highs and lows of love they would bring to each other's lives... *Disclaimer: This is a realistic and romantic fanfiction loosely based off of facts from Michael Jackson's life. This story contains mentions of disordered eating, domestic abuse, drug abuse and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.

"trying to forget you was like trying to forget my name." new york city, 1977 Camille Beaumont; previous child star to now actress, and Michael Jackson; the new up and coming king of pop, are both trapped between their past and who they're becoming. They both live in the eye of society; preforming instead of being. When they reconnect after a decade, their relationship blurs the line between want and need. when is love no longer enough to keep the flame lit? © afterhours - 2026 written by carouselgirl77 all rights reserved.

A moody, slow-burn romance set in 1977, "Time Waits for No One" follows Michael Jackson and Jacqueline, two lovers caught in a whirlwind of fame, ambition, and aching vulnerability. As Michael's star rises and Jacqueline navigates her own dreams and insecurities, the couple is pulled between desire and distance, connection and chaos. Through disco dance floors, heartfelt phone calls, emotional silences, and fleeting glances, their love story unfolds in chapters that echo the heartbreak and heat of a bygone era.

Fresh off the success of Off the Wall, Michael Jackson is searching for something no staged photoshoot can capture...real memories. When entertainment journalist Angela Brooks mentions her best friend and neighbor, Claire, an aspiring photographer with a gift for finding beauty in life's quiet moments, an unexpected opportunity begins. As Claire documents Michael's life behind the spotlight, the two grow closer through stolen glances, candid photographs, and moments the world was never meant to see. But as fame grows brighter, protecting the memories they create, and the feelings developing between them, becomes harder than either of them ever imagined.

Two wishes. One mirror. An impossible connection. Lena and Michael have been friends for years, yet they have never been in the same room. Time and space are separating them: she lives in London in 2025; he is revolutionising the music industry back in 1983; and they can only see each other through mirrors. Until now, they have made it work. However, their feelings for each other are changing, and their lives have become unavoidably intertwined. And Lena is ready to defy time itself and change her friend's history, to attempt to avoid the tragedies that have not yet happened to her friend. She only needs to find a way to jump through the mirror.

𝓞𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 (n). The version of someone that exists in your memory. ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎❛ It-It's almost like a photo you don't remember being in. ❜‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 in your life, ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 a place. ﹝𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 graphic reconstruction: 07 ╱ 22 ╱ 2026﹞ ⠀ ⠀© captaineo 2026 ⠀ ⠀ m. jackson ﹠ oc.

"Be careful, Amanda. Because once he decides you're his safe place... he is never going to let you go." Two childhood friends. One became the most famous man on the planet. The other is just trying to keep her head down and survive her new internship. Los Angeles, 1983. Behind the blinding flashbulbs and the deafening roar of the Thriller era, Michael Jackson is suffocating. To the world, he is an untouchable icon. To Amanda, he is just the quiet boy she made a pinky promise with on an Indiana rooftop a decade ago. When a twist of fate lands her a job right outside his recording booth, she expects the past to stay buried. But in an industry built on ruthless noise and corporate greed, her small drafting desk quickly becomes his only sanctuary. Amanda knows the rules: Keep your professional distance. Keep your head down. Don't let the blinding gravity of his world pull you in. But you can't walk away from someone who has finally found a place to breathe. And when the most watched man on earth refuses to look away from you, hiding is no longer an option. The machine will do anything to protect its King, even if it means completely destroying the girl keeping him grounded. A slow-burn story of fame, nostalgia, and the dangerous reality of being truly seen.