He didn't break her all at once. He taught her how to shatter herself. To everyone watching, she has the life girls dream of : money, beauty, a powerful husband, and a marriage wrapped in perfection. But behind their locked doors, perfection is the punishment she can never escape. He tells her who to be. He tells her how to walk, how to breathe, how to think. Every mistake is a lesson. Every bruise is a reminder. Every betrayal is somehow her fault. And she believes him. Because after years of being molded, corrected, and rewritten, she no longer remembers who she was before he decided to "fix" her. She only knows the rules he carved into her bones. Don't speak too loudly. Don't ask questions. Don't look at him when he's angry. Don't look away when he wants your attention. And above all Don't ever forget that love is earned, not given. Her sister whispers that she's losing herself. Her friends say they're worried. Her subconscious screams that something is wrong. But she silences all of them. Because she is so close so close to becoming the perfect wife, he swears she could be if she tries a little harder. And if she can be perfect... Maybe he'll finally love her. Or maybe perfection is the very thing that will destroy her. *This story depicts domestic and emotional abuse. These scenes are fictional and not meant to glorify or romanticize abuse. If you are in a harmful or unsafe situation, please reach out for help: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) thehotline.org You deserve safety.

Gene never meant to question the town he grew up in, until he fell for Adeline, the troubled daughter of the town's beloved pastor. Now the radio host who once preached hope is the only one who can see the truth: the "good people" aren't always good...and so called "righteousness" doesn't always save you.

"You're so-" "So, what?" "So.. so-" "So what, Aurora?" "Ugh!" I ran to him and kissed him. He kissed me back, and that, is when my dreams came true. ***************************************** When Aurora, the sharp-tongued and fearless CEO's daughter, hires Elijah, a brooding bodyguard with a mafia edge, she's got secrets to keep. To her dad, Elijah is just her protector, but to her mom, he's her fake boyfriend. As they navigate high-stakes danger, stalkers, and gunfire, the tension between them becomes undeniable. But can they keep their ruse intact and stay alive, or will their secrets tear them apart? ~started September 9th 2025~ ~ended ________?~ ×WARNING! THE STORY CONTAINS GUNFIRE, VIOLENCE, AND STALKING!×

They met in New York. Fell apart in Lisbon. And somehow... found their way back to each other. Leila: A fiercely independent writer still healing from a heartbreak she swore she'd never revisit. Jace: A gifted artist chasing a dream that once cost him the only woman he ever loved. Years after their quiet breakup, a chance reunion in Lisbon sparks old feelings, new fears, and a question neither of them dares to answer: What if the person you walked away from is still the one your heart never forgot? Set against the backdrop of two continents, Before We Were Strangers is a soul-stirring story about second chances, growing together, and the kind of love that stretches across oceans-and time. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, deep emotional journeys, and love that feels like home.

"You seem like trouble." "You say that like that's a bad thing." His smile was unnerving yet impossible to look away from. "Darling, the whole world is trouble and there is nothing you can do about it."

noun: one who returns, especially from the dead or a long absence They lost her once. They'll burn the world to get her back. Cecilia Bonetti has spent her life locked away in a care home - isolated, overlooked, and surviving in silence. What she doesn't know is that five powerful men have been searching for her since the day she vanished... and they're her brothers. As the feared leaders of the Bonetti mafia, they believed Cecilia was gone forever. Until now. But blood has memory. And when sunshine slips into their dark world, even the coldest hearts begin to crack. They'll fight to keep their composure - ruthless, untouchable - but with Cecilia back, staying cold might be the hardest battle they've ever faced.

Lua Carvalho absolutely HATED men. Stereotypical, right? But it all comes crashing down when she starts falling for him. Her enemy. ********* "Sometimes you make me think if I squint long enough at you, you'd disappear. I tried though. Should've worked." I said with a smirk. "You drive me crazy, жена." "I still don't know what that means." "Good." ********** When Lua starts falling for her sworn enemy, she's got to keep it a secret. When Rodion never told Lua she was his dream girl, he's got to keep it a secret. When both sharp-tongued people start thinking about love, that's rare. They insult each other until someone gets hurt. Lua's dark past and Rodion's care when she needs it is all it takes for a flicker of love to unfold. ×WARNING! DEPRESSION, SH, PARENTIFING, AND MAY CONTAIN FOUL LANGUAGE!×

"What? You gonna avoid me again like you did today? Pretend I'm not here and call it a night?" Then there's Donovan. Bittersweet, underappreciated Donovan. My best friend. The only person I had known I could use as a safety cushion whenever things got tough. My punching bag, my own personal, opinionated diary. He snapped my journal shut, waving it at me. "Can you be honest for once in your life and tell me what that list is about?" "I am honest with you."I mumbled, distracted by the bruises and cuts on his hand. "What happened there?" "Don't dodge the question. If you're so honest, why didn't you tell me they were giving you a hard time?" "Because it doesn't matter." "And Mel?" I admit that the worry in his honeyed-earths had almost cracked my demeanor, leaving me feeling vulnerable enough to want to open up to him, to let him in on all the cruelty I've endured. That is until he mentioned her. He took my silence as the answer he wanted to his question. He wanted me to be the bad guy because he cared that much for her. Wanted me to take on the role of bad friend so it'd fit his story and make him secure in his feelings. "Don't touch my stuff, Donovan." I mumbled and plucked my journal out of his hands with no fight from his end. I tucked my secrets back on my bookshelf and leaned against the wall, arms crossed as I anticipated his next words. I was met with silence and a whole lot of eye judging and with that, my old nemesis, panick, set in. "Did you read it?" Gosh, I hate how fragile that came out. I need to pull myself together before I end up saying something I'd regret. "You still haven't answered my question about Mel." "Because it's insulting." I responded, balling my hands into a fist to keep from chewing on my nails. "Did you read my journal?" He scoffed. "What do you think?" ... A story that tells of the struggles of teenage life, embracing change and how to cope with society as a whole.

PERCABETH HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA...with a twist. She was the quiet, shy girl with social issues. He was the hottest guy in school, hiding a dark secret. It would seem impossible that these two people, from two completely different worlds would ever cross paths but they did...and it led to a roller coaster ride of heart ache and forbidden love. (Full story description inside!) . . . PERCABETH AU (This fanfic involves some swearing, a little violence and minor sexual references.) . . . (The artwork is not mine)

PERCABETH High School AU - Annabeth feels more alone than ever even with her feelings for Percy growing painfully stronger. Finding herself in a whirlpool of mishaps and danger, involving his wicked half-brother, she realises that her dreams are all turning into nightmares. SEQUEL TO MEMORIES . . . . (The art is not mine, credits go to Viria)