"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.

She's a wild, free spirit who sees the good in everyone, and he's the hardened, bad-tempered loner who wants nothing to do with her-yet no matter how hard he tries to push her away, she's the one temptation he can't escape. *** He's never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she says every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other. She's never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find it, whether he likes it or not. It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites. *** "You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing. He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl. He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away. "You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering. "I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk. *** #1 in Young Adult #9 in Badboy #1 in Cold #3 in Goodgirl #1 in Sweetheart #14 in Love *** *Warning* This story contains mature themes (language, scenes)

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.

how far would you go . . . for someone you love? ♔ Levi steps forward, placing himself between me and Jack. Like he's protecting me from him. But I don't need protecting, certainly not from Jack. "Who do you think you are, dude?" Levi spits, getting in Jack's face. "Look, Scarlett was just helping me out with a proj-" "I'm not your dude," Jack bites, and I want to tear my hair out of my head. This is going downhill very fast. Jack turns to me. "Scar, we need to talk," he says lowly. Then loud enough for Levi to hear, "So can you please get this kid to leave." "Hey, you don't get to come in here and start ordering her around," Levi says harshly. "You don't control her." "And you think that you do?" Jack spits. ♔ When Scarlett moved off to college, she hoped to start anew and find her way in this world alone. Two problems. One: her older brother goes to the same college, and it seems like he's everywhere, keeping her from doing everything she hoped to do as a college freshman. Two: her brother's devastatingly handsome best friend also seems hell-bent on ruining her college experience . . . but in a different way. Their paths keep crossing, and Scarlett is reminded of the powerful attraction that they've both ignored for far too long. Not to mention, a new face begins to occupy everyday Scarlett's thoughts. When Scarlett is paired with an allusive, darkly handsome stranger for a film project, her world begins to open in ways she never thought possible. But as his mystery unravels into dark secrets, she wonders if she's falling a bit too hard. Before long, Scarlett is forced to realize that balancing the hearts of two boys at once just might result in the breaking of her own.

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)