"Time is a thief," I told him, my eyes filling with tears as the walls I tried so desperately to build, to hold together, came crumbling down in a million pieces. "Time is a thief, and it has stolen everything from me. I cannot stand it anymore." His hands shot out, so gently, grabbing my face like I was as delicate as a blossoming flower in the middle of spring. "Time is a prison for me. It has trapped me in a cell made of bars that are stronger than me. It has forced me to watch those I love and care about fade away into dust." Tears poured down my face as I looked up at him and into his steel-colored eyes which almost seemed to glow as he stared deeply into mine. I have never felt welcome. Never felt I belonged anywhere but, for the first time, it felt as if, in his hands, this was where I was meant to be. "Time will not steal me away from you," he said gently, quietly, his voice almost trembling. And then his lips came down slowly upon mine, a kiss laced with more emotion that could possibly be expressed into words and, for once, I no longer felt alone. UPDATED VERSION: I changed the original story A LOT and will only be writing this version. The previous version will be deleted.

♡♡♡ Natasha smith was always known as the 'quiet girl', she has a tight circle of childhood friends, and spends her days buried in books. Due to her anxiety she's always struggled making friends and putting herself out there but now's the perfect opportunity to learn how too. Ezra white was your typical bad boy, resting bitch face, lots of tattoos, has a motorbike and hates everyone except his friends. Ezra has always been Nat's number 1 protector, always there when she needs him. Now there's another thing about these two childhood best friends that they don't know about each other. They've both been in love with each other since they could remember but are both too scared and stubborn to admit it to one another. Them and the rest of their friends all make it into NYU and are about to move into their new apartments. New school year, new environment, possibly new friends? So many new opportunities are about to rise, new challenges, new people. So where does that leave the two oblivious in love idiots? ♡♡♡ "You know I'd never let anything happen to you sweetheart. I've always got your back." He comes and sits next to me, he also leans his back against the headboard next to me. "Even when I annoy you?" A small smile threatens my lips. "Even when you annoy me." "Even when I eat the last slice of pizza?" "Even when you eat the last slice of pizza." He's now full on smirking at me, so much I can see his dimples. "I'm guessing you're staying?" I looked up at him slightly. He gives me a smile before looking through my draws finding my snacks and tv control. "You bet your sweet ass I am." I let out a laugh as he turned on the tv. I also snatch my blue sour patch kids from him. Knowing him he'd eat all of them. ♡♡♡

Lilly has never set foot past her gate. Sheltered by a father haunted by loss, homeschooled in a house that echoes with silence, she's grown up behind curtains and locked doors. She thought safety was love. She thought her teacher was trustworthy. But this summer, everything changes. Left alone for the first time, Lilly does something unthinkable-she steps outside and steps into a world she's never known. She stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park-overgrown, crumbling, and strangely peaceful. It's there she meets a boy. Cold and distant, he keeps his guard high, but something about Lilly makes him lower it. She doesn't know his past. She doesn't know his secrets. And that's exactly how it should be. In the ruins of a forgotten place, two broken lives begin to intertwine-one seeking freedom, the other searching for something real. This is Lilly's story-one of quiet courage and hidden strength. Some rebellions aren't loud. Some are soft.

Nicole Lee has two goals this semester: keep her GPA sky-high and avoid murdering Daniel freaking Carter. He's her academic arch-nemesis, the cocky genius who never studies, always wins, and somehow makes sarcasm look stupidly attractive. She's the overachieving perfectionist with a five-year plan and zero tolerance for his smug little smirk. So when they're both chosen for an elite school field trip - and forced to share a room? It's basically a nightmare. Nicole's perfectly organised life starts spiraling into chaos. And maybe - just maybe - into something that feels dangerously close to love. Enemies to lovers was not on the syllabus.

She's sweet like summertime. Daisy is full of energy, she loves talking and blabs to everyone. She's the sunshine on a rainy day. He's salty like salsa. Elijah is bitter and angry. He barely talks to anyone, he never gets along with people, everyone really dislikes him. He's the thunder that booms across on sunny summer days. How will their story unfold? Will he break her heart? Or will they fix each-others wounds? Read to find out ❤️ THANKS FOR THE LOVE MAMAS

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! 𝐅𝐋𝐔𝐅𝐅 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 Being a college student and juggling between work schedules is hard as is, when 𝘒𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 discovers his new profound love, his baby Nia. COPYRIGHT © ALYZA 2024

READ TRIGGER WARNINGS! In a world where power is the ultimate weapon and betrayal is currency, the line between hero and villain doesn't just blur... it shatters. She's the woman you're warned about. She's selfish and deadly, you don't see her until you feel the knife in your back. He's the man everyone fears. He's cold-blooded and dark, the embodiment of vengeance in an expensive suit. They should have destroyed each other. But instead, they made a deal. She's playing a game with no rules. He's rewriting them as he goes. Together, they're a storm no one can outrun. Loyalties are broken, alliances burned, and blood spills in their wake. But when the smoke clears, only one thing remains certain, trusting the devil doesn't make you safe... It makes you just like him. She's the sinner. He's the executioner. And in their obsession, no one gets out alive. Some stories don't have heroes. Some don't need them. This is theirs. Outlaw - where survival isn't enough, and obsession is the only law. Highest Ranks: #1 - badgirl #1 - secretsociety #1 - enemieswithbenefits #1 - antihero #2 - hacking #2 - slowburn #2 - enemies [All rights reserved, Copyright @devilseyez 2024]

Vivian sinclair is an intelligent and cheerful 13 year old girl. She has soft blonde hair that falls to her shoulders, with blue eyes that light up, whenever she talks about her latest social media finds. She loves spending hours scrolling on instagram for outfit inspiration, posting about her life and the latest trends, while tiktok is her creative playground, where she films fun dances, lip syncs to trending audios, and spreads love and happiness to her growing audience. But all that stopped after the heartbreaking loss of her mother, she always had a subtle smile that hides her emotions. Her father, Lorezo. Was a kind, but busy man trying his best to keep his daughter happy. Their relationship is steady, though both are still healing in their own ways. Now her father is preparing to remarry, and Vivian find herself grappling with the idea of a new family. His fiancée, Riley. Who had her own children, which were all 6 boys. Vivian is uncertain about fitting into this new family of hers, keeping distance from her soon-to-be step brothers.

"Nobody is allowed between these pretty little thighs but me....and if anyone tries...𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦." ~ They call him The King-a ghost who rules the world's most powerful mafia from the shadows. No face. No mercy. No mistakes. And beside him, his right hand: anonymous, lethal, and loyal only to him. Together, they are the reason the world stays afraid-and the reason it still survives. Luca Romano is the Don of the Italian Mafia, second only to the King in power, feared across continents. When he sets out to make a deal with the King, his interest turns quickly from business... to obsession. But the King's empire is layered in lies, and the right hand has secrets stitched into her skin. The deeper Luca digs, the more twisted the truth becomes-until desire turns into obsession, and trust becomes a game no one wins. It's not the King who keeps him up at night. It's her. The right hand with fire in her eyes and blood on her hands. But the King's mafia is hiding a secret behind the mask-one surrounded by a hundred others. And if Luca digs too deep, he might just uncover a truth the world isn't ready for. Love will flourish where it shouldn't. Loyalty will break. And not everyone will survive what's coming. Because some empires are built to burn and the deadliest crown... was never his to take. And the right hand? She was never his to touch. ~ "𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧... 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞." ~ -Mature themes -No OWD -HEA -Strong FMC & Whipped MMC -Mystery/thriller/action/romance -BOYXGIRL ~ "I just finished reading 'King' and wow. It was so good, it made me laugh and cry and the character development was so good." -@endlesstorries "Omggg the end was amazing. You made me cry with your book but it was totally worth it. And the plot twists *chefs kiss*. -@