Ten years ago, Rick Parker lost the person who meant everything to him. Now fate brings Detective Aaron Lake back into his life-during a murder investigation that forces them to confront both the past they buried and the feelings they never truly left behind. A slow-burn detective romance about trust, second chances, and a love that survived ten years apart.

A city drowning in fear. A killer obsessed with being understood. And a detective who unknowingly became the center of his attention. As brutal murders spread across Seoul, Detective Kim Taehyung realizes the killer isn't just leaving behind bodies- he's leaving messages meant only for him. Because some monsters don't want escape. They want recognition. "You killed them just to get my attention?" A soft laugh. "No, detective." "Then why?" "Because you looked bored." "Do you even feel guilty?" "For what?" "The murders." "...Do you?" "If I catch you, I'll put a bullet through your head." "Then hurry up." -or- "You're insane." "And yet you keep answering my calls." STORY TROPES ☆ Psychological Thriller Cat & Mouse Chase Obsessive Love Slow Burn Heavy Angst Crime & Murder Mystery Morally Grey Characters Toxic Attachment Mind Games

A convicted murderer with blood on his past. A psychologist who has never learned how to love. In a prison therapy room, their lives collide-turning fear into understanding, restraint into obsession, and silence into something dangerously close to devotion. This is a dark romance where healing is forbidden, love is inevitable, and staying becomes the bravest choice of all.

Disowned and directionless, Wang Yibo boards a train to nowhere, desperate to escape the life he never chose. On a quiet night journey, he meets Xiao Zhan - a stoic soldier returning home to no one. They are strangers, opposites and yet something fragile begins to form between them.

In the ancient kingdom of Gusu, King Wang Yibo ruled with power and pride until a silent servant named Zhan entered his life. Bound by duty yet drawn by an unspoken pull, Yibo's desire became his downfall, and Zhan's quiet devotion turned to eternal sorrow. Centuries later, fate reunites them-this time as stepbrothers in a modern world. Zhan is vibrant and outspoken; Yibo, reserved and haunted by emotions he cannot name. Across lifetimes, their souls circle one another again, caught between love, silence, and the lingering scent of lavender that refuses to fade.

"Jungkook?" "I'm here." "I'm.... I'm scared.." - "Wonder" is a fantasy-romance book that is written by wordcouture in AO3, completed in 2015. Though, it only incredibly grew widely known among the fans by 2020. Even up to this day, it still is never forgotten because of its beautifully written plot with amazing skills of the original author that has left a scar on the fans. Struck the hearts of many, Wonder has been an all-time favorite for it has made readers feel emotions of unexplainable sentimentality. - with permission of original author to share on wattpad

In the world of utter darkness, blooms a musical prodigy. To the world he was a maestro, yet he himself was wrapped away from the worldly being. He was Xiao Zhan. Innocence and purity was one, Wang Yibo was known for. Singing was his passion and so was his instrument. Fate had bound them together from time immemorial, it was a chance of fate, that brought them together. In a world of Black, will Love, have a chance to bloom and consume the two souls, who just were meant to be together? Join me in the quest of their journey, as we experience love, life, sacrifice and ultimately music that binds us all together. =================================== This is a work of fanfiction. All rights are reserved. No part of this eBook may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means [graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information retrieval systems] or reproduced on any disc, tape, perforated media or other information storage device, etc., without the explicit written permission of the editor. Breach of the condition is liable for legal action. However, the permission to reproduce this material does not extend to any material on this site, which is explicitly identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorization to reproduce such material must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned. ©️LuvLaws Only 18+

𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬. This is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences only. The story contains graphic content, strong language, and mature themes such as obsession, manipulation, violence, trauma, and unhealthy relationships that may be triggering or disturbing to some readers. The behaviors and actions portrayed are not meant to be romanticized, encouraged, or considered acceptable in real-life, All characters, events, and locations are fictional and created from the author's imagination. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Reader discretion is strongly advised.