Self-absorbed college student Bryden Stalling believes he's the most popular person at his school. Handsome, flirty, charming... and the campus player who has dated far too many girls. In reality, however, no one can stand him---and everyone hates his guts. After his girlfriend dumps him, he finds an ancient Chinese ring on the sidewalk that holds a genie inside! Bryden is excited at first, eager to use his three wishes. However, the genie refuses to grant him any wishes! He claims that Bryden is too selfish and narcissistic, and must earn his wishes. And in order to earn his wishes, he must change his ways. Frustrated, Bryden begrudgingly tries to become a better person in order for the genie to grant him his three wishes. As the pair spends more time together, the genie lets his guard down and opens up about his dark past. Meanwhile, other forces are looking for Bryden's ring... and they may be connected to the genie's past. *Updates every Saturday at 2pm EST

Ever since she was a child, Melody has dreamed of following in her famous mother's footsteps and becoming a singer. But there's one problem-her voice. Convinced she doesn't have what it takes, Melody starts to lose faith in her dream. Everything changes when she crosses paths with people from a completely different world than her own. Through new friendships, raw talent, and a fresh take on music, Melody begins to discover that maybe her voice isn't the problem-it's how she's been taught to hear it. A/N: I've been inspired by a Tumblr post from years ago. If there's similarities with other stories, that's may be why.

[BxB] Aiden Rowe never asked for hockey. He doesn't like the cold, the crowds or the jocks. He'd much rather spend his time watching birds. But when he gets stuck covering the Port Howe Puffins for the school paper, his senior year suddenly revolves around freezing rinks, team dinners, deadlines and a sport he doesn't really understand. Somewhere between the chaos though, he finds someone who actually sees him and maybe hockey and Port Howe aren't the worst things after all. A soft, quirky and occasionally unhinged story about finding warmth (and love) in the unlikeliest of places. Content warning: lots of bird nerding Note: This is very much a queer romance with mature themes. Cover by @surrenderedstories

✨️🏆First place - Best blurb in the Whispers beneath the ice Awards🏆✨️ From a low and invisible position to the most evil throne, find how a modest soul was forced to walk a path of destruction. How a soft lotus got its petals drenched with others' blood. In an ancient Chinese fantasy world, some clans had magic powers. The Wangs controlled the light, the Baos manipulated the flow of time, the Bais used wind magic and the Xie delved into dark magic. Bai Tong Xin was a distant relative of the Bai clan leader but he could change the aim of his arrows. So, he was sent to the capital, Yuanhua, to trained at the Academy, with his maids, Nana and Susu. After an incident involving Bai Tong Xin and Susu, he ended up terrified and Susu severely punished. But her punishment awakened something hidden inside her. Something that would change her life and reveal dark secrets. ************** Disclaimer: This story will contain depictions of violence and death. Reader discretion is advised. I'm not a native English speaker. Please excuse the grammatical and structural mistakes and do not hesitate to let me know if you find some! Best rankings #1 Chinese fantasy (2025-11-07) #1 Eastern fantasy (2025-11-08) #2 xuanhuan (2025-12-16) #2 demonic (2025-12-21)

🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞 This is a story about Seven Heroes and Seven Deadly Demons. In a world between humans and demons, seven teenagers must face their darkest fears, each one connected to a demon representing one of the seven major sins. With the help of a dedicated teacher at a popular school in Germany, which also hides a secret private school, the Heroes must learn to trust themselves and each other. This story dives deep into real, serious issues like trauma, abuse, self-harm, and what it truly takes to keep fighting for freedom. This story is loosely based on my own experiences. I am not, in any way, glorifying pain, romanticizing abuse, or promoting self-harm, so please don't read it the wrong way. Trigger warnings: This story contains themes of abuse, self-harm, trauma, and other sensitive content. For mature readers (18+) only. If these topics aren't for you, please don't read or report the story.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲. In a city that eats the innocent alive, 𝐋𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢 learned to become the predator. She doesn't have a job - she has disguises. By day, she's just a tired single mother with a daughter to raise and a past that won't stay buried. By night, she's the whisper in Manhattan's penthouses - a conwoman who seduces, steals, and leaves her sins gift-wrapped in diamonds. New York taught her how to survive: weaponise silence, smile like sin, and make danger fall in love with her. Some people run from their past. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. "𝐈'𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠." Because healing was never the plan. Revenge always was.

'Careful. If you play with fire, you might get burned.' Rayn Moreno--Don of the Italian Mafia--is a man of contradictions. To some, he's a ruthless yet magnetic Adonis; fearless, powerful, untouchable. To others, he's a blood-soaked myth made flesh--a merciless psychopath who leaves ruin in his wake. But monsters are rarely that simple. Arya Dobrevski is an undercover agent/assassin working for a secret organization that thrives in the shadows. Strong-willed, stubborn, and scarred by a past she refuses to relive, she has one mission and one mission only; The dismantle of the Italian mafia from the inside. As lies tangle with desire and loyalty fractures under the weight of truth, both Rayn and Arya are forced to confront the cost of their choices. Because in a world built on power, prejudice, and betrayal, is nothing and no one ever what they seem. A dark humorous action romance soaked in tension, temptation, and regret---where playing with fire may be the only way to survive. 🏆- PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER (Romance) of The Youngblood Awards 2018.🏆 🥈- SECOND PLACE WINNER (Romance) of The Fly High Awards 2019.🥈 🥈- SECOND PLACE WINNER (Romance) of the Rose Awards 2019. 🥈 🥈 - SECOND PLACE WINNER (Romance) of The Chaos Awards.🥈 🥈 - SECOND PLACE WINNER (Romance) of The Grammar Awards. 🥈 🥉- THIRD PLACE WINNER (Romance) of the Majestic Inc Awards. 🏅- COVER WINNER of The Tiger Awards.🏅 Ranking #1 in adultthemes (15/10/19) -18+ - Mature - Strong language - Adult themes - Violence - Rape - Drama - Humor Reading at own risk. -Editor: @LetRaenFall Cover: @Repulsify This story DOESN'T romanticise rape! #ButterflyAwards2k19# #rose2019# #PhenixFlowersAwards#

After a flagrant display of cosmic irreverence, Elizabeth Evans is left adrift. With no place to call home. No plan for the future. Only a useless college degree, lingering substance abuse issues, and a penchant for burnout. When a childhood friend offers her a chance to start fresh in the sleepless city, Ellie does what any hopeless soul with nothing left to lose would do; she takes it and doesn't look back. Life in New York City is more complicated than this small town girl could have ever imagined. And it would seem the gods have a few more tricks left up their sleeves. Ellie finds herself torn between two worlds. Between her growing feelings for two enigmatic men. Between her wanton desires and lifelong ambitions to finally make something of her sad, little life. The scales must be weighed. Between lust or power. Between desire or reason. Between getting what she wants or doing what's expected of her. She must also ask if those are really the only options. What if she wants more? What if she wants it all? And what is she willing to do to get it? To find out, Ellie must confront not only her past, but the deepest parts of herself. Neither the universe, the city, nor these two annoyingly handsome men are going to make it easy. And only two things are certain; the gods certainly have a sense of humor and the heart wants what it wants. (A New Romantics Novel: Book One)

Brady's life has always been rough: his family hates him, he's bullied at school, and he lives with his grandfather who seems to hate him the most. The only solace he finds is in his best friends: a set of twins named Mimi and Yun Shim. He puts his best foot forward and tries to exist happily; only, he is harboring a secret that leaves him filled with anxiety. What if he's found out? Would Mimi abandon him like his friends before? And Yun...what would he think? How long can Brady live life at rock bottom before falling further? Cross posted on InkItt. This work is an original work, all the characters are mine and soley mine.