Donatella Monica Sinclair, 20, is no stranger to pressure-raised under it, shaped by it. The daughter of a famous neurosurgeon and a student at Whitemore, one of the country's top universities, she's expected to succeed. But Donatella isn't thriving. She's barely holding it together. Bratty, sarcastic, she wears her attitude like armor. Underneath, though, is a girl fractured by years of emotional neglect and impossible expectations. Conditioned to tie her worth to perfection and obedience, when she cracks... she falls hard. Doctor Vivian Leblanc, 36, is Whitemore's new neuroscience professor. Cruel, rough, ruthless-she demands perfection and wastes no time on excuses. She keeps strict boundaries with students. She knows the rules. But as Vivian sees more of Donatella-really sees her-the lines blur. The girl isn't what the rumors say. The more Vivian observes, the more she finds pieces of herself in Donatella's rage, fear, and silence. The stalker-a figure from the past with poisoned hatred and misconceptions, obsessed with Donatella's legacy more than the girl herself. Someone who never truly saw her. As reputations are threatened, boundaries crossed, and secrets revealed. What happens when a student burdened by deep abandonment wounds becomes the favorite of a woman who vowed never to care? In a world where reputations are currency and appearances mean everything, one wrong move can ruin a career-or a life. And some lines, once crossed, can never be uncrossed.

they asked: "do you love her to death?" i said, "speak of her over my grave and watch how she brings me back to life"

[WLW] [txs] A twisted, undying roulette of hearts. Calista Hawthorne is a 18-year-old senior nearing the end of her final high school year, who struggles with her troublesome relationship with her supposed sweet girlfriend. But love isn't the only thing on her mind she juggles: the dream of being an author. Another issue emerged from the surface when recent murder cases brewed within the community of beloved New York City; her English teacher has suddenly quit. Prior to the news of her former teacher, Calista find herself unexpectedly meeting her new English teacher. As the brand-new teacher, Valencia Mortimer appears composed and considerate to many. But two sides on one coin, she express an unknown interest in Calista's literary work beyond admiration. What felt "coincidental" upon first counter comes haunting Calista in the long run.

From best-selling sapphic romance author, Eliza Lentzski: a sweet and spicy sapphic short story Addison Yates is one semester away from her college graduation, but too much fun and not enough studying has been detrimental to her GPA. To maintain her scholarship and make it to graduation, she plans to shut out all distractions and focus on her remaining assignments. Spending the evening at her college library would normally help her avoid temptation if not for Ellie Brown, the beautiful and enigmatic campus librarian. Addison knows that Ellie is out of her league, but there's something about the elusive, bookish woman that makes her want to try. One big secret. One night to forever. One night to eternity?

After the massacre of her previous masters, Seul-Ki is transferred to the Royal Palace to work for Queen Bae Joo-Hyun--an ice-cold Queen with an unreasonable attitude. Despite the reputation, Seul-Ki finds the Queen to be an enticing mystery, a feeling that is surprisingly reciprocated. Curiosity grows into passion, and a forbidden relationship begins to blossom between them amidst opposite forces: the Queen's duty to the King, a rising tension in the courts, and jealous wrath from the Concubine who vies for the King's attention. While Seul-Ki falls deeper and deeper in love with the woman she cannot have, the world around her spirals more and more into a political storm she cannot control. There is nothing she can do to protect the Queen, no matter how much she is willing to sacrifice for her. The world is cruel, and the Queen's maid is powerless. *A Korean historical romantic tragedy inspired by the iconic lesbian movie, The Handmaiden.* *** First written date: 15 Jul 2022 First published date: 15 Sep 2022 Completed date: 19 Jan 2023 Edited date: TBD Word Count: ~39,000 Cover done by @/adrian.dsgns on Instagram