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A Half Truth by Moonwriting1987
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"Everyone owns a dark side, hidden from the world" Moon Goddess Moon Goddess is known as the kindest deity and the protector of wolves. She imbued wolves with her soul and power. She adores all wolves, regardless of their rank. She gave every wolf in the world a mate. Mates are a wolf's destiny. The Moon Goddess blessed each wolf with a mate because a mate held a piece of their soul. A mate keeps a wolf calm and composed. Only a mate can control the beast of a werewolf. Without a mate, a wolf can lose his sanity and transform into the human form of a werewolf. But what if a wolf decides to oppose her? He rejects his mate and falls in love with a forbidden clan woman, with whom he mates. This is an insult to her. However, she did not punish them because she knew fate would punish them severely. True to her words, the wolf's chosen mate dies while giving birth to two stunning twin sisters. One of them was taken by the woman's clan. However, the wolf is successful in saving the elder one, "Olivia Hart". Instead of punishing the wolf and his mate, Moon Goddess chose to punish their innocent daughters. She decided to punish them in the most interesting way. She sees opportunity in them. An opportunity to fulfill an old promise while also granting her wishes. It is like killing three birds with one stone. Nonetheless, her selfish actions ruined some lives... ..................
Behind the Canvas by NermeinElkurdi
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Against the backdrop of a damp, golden London autumn... In 2026 London, history professor Sarah uncovers a centuries old letter hidden behind an old framed painting in her new flat. As she deciphers its secrets, she becomes entwined in a long lost love and a mystery that spans generations leading her to a man who holds the final piece of the puzzle. 🏅 ONC 2026 • Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 Qualifier © 2026 by Nermein Sami El-Kurdi. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use or duplication of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited.
Using Him by Moonwriting1987
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"Love is a strange emotion-it strikes when you least expect it." -Moonwriting Sebastian King They call me the Lucifer of the Mafia. The God of Death. The man who bends Europe to his will with a snap of his fingers. And yet-none of that power could have prepared me for her. Erika Carter. She wasn't supposed to matter. She was just another piece in this rotten world I rule, another soul pulled into the sick "Auction" I've hated all my life. I should have walked away. But the moment I saw her defiant eyes staring back at me-unafraid, unbroken-I knew she was mine to claim. Only... not like the others. I didn't buy her to destroy her. I bought her to refine her. To protect her. To own her. To burn for her. But Erika Carter doesn't bend. She pushes back. She tests me. She looks at the devil and smiles, daring me to fall into the one trap I swore I'd never believe in- Love. And God help me... I'm already falling. Erika Carter He thinks he owns me. He thinks money, fear, and power can cage a woman like me. But Sebastian King is about to learn one brutal truth- Two can play this game. If he wants me, he can have me. But he doesn't get to write the rules. I do. Because when Death itself falls in love... even kings can bleed. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains dark themes, including violence, bloodshed, abuse, and sexual assault. Read responsibly.
ZARA The girl he bet on  by manyewende
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One bet. One leaked video. One reckless mistake that destroyed Zara Khumalo's life. At eighteen, she was expelled, sent to Russia in disgrace, and forced to leave behind the only home she'd ever known. Ten years later, she's back as Black Swan-a brilliant hacker and thief determined to bring Cape Town's elite to their knees. Her biggest target? Police Captain Damion Roux. The boy who used her to win a bet. The man hunting her without knowing she's the girl he ruined... or that the twin boys he never knew existed are his sons. She's out for revenge. He's chasing a ghost from his past. But when masks fall and old feelings reignite, will revenge destroy them both-or give them a second chance? Dark Romance • Secret Baby Twins • Hacker FMC • Police Captain MMC • Revenge • Second Chance • Cape Town Vibes • 18+ Impressive ranking # 1 on principa
When Our Worlds Collided - A Cricket Love Story by dazzlingdreamssss
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Abhimanyu Ahuja. The name echoes in stadiums. He is the Punjabi heartthrob and cricket's golden boy. Aisha Patel. Her world is quiet. She is a simple Gujarati girl with simpler dreams in Ahmedabad . They were never supposed to meet. His life is a whirlwind of flashing lights and roaring crowds. Hers is about quiet comforts and routine. So what happens when destiny decides to play a little game? When two completely different worlds collide?
Between love and Obsession . by bloomblood231
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Y/N thought she had it all - a dream job as a fashion designer in New York, the love of her life, Jeon Jungkook, and a wedding on the way. Life was perfect... until one business trip to Korea changed everything. Staying with her best friend Jisoo, Y/N agreed to become her best friend brother's secertary - Kim Cooperation, one of Asia's top firms. But inside that glass-walled empire, someone's eyes followed her every move. Kim Taehyung. He wasn't used to hearing no. He wasn't used to losing. And the moment he saw her, something inside him snapped - turning admiration into obsession, and desire into something much darker. Y/N rejected his proposal, proudly declaring she already had a fiancé she loved more than anything. But rejection wounded his pride, and now, he would do anything to claim the one woman who dared to defy him. Because in his world, saying no was never an option. And Y/N's life was about to turn into a deadly game between love and obsession. Y/N tore through the mansion, breath shaking-yet Taehyung caught her, dragging her back into his shadow. His grip was cold, unyielding, his eyes burning with obsession. "You can hide in every corner of my empire," he whispered, "and I will still find you. The world can't touch you here... but remember-no one can save you from me."
Truly  Yours by ayushiii23
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Some stories don't ask for your attention- They demand your heart, your trust, and then shatter both without mercy. It begins in the corridors of a college where five lives collide- Once a best friend, childhood sweethearts will turn into enemy, academic rivals turn into lover. A boy who never believes in love fall in love at first sight, a girl who believe in destiny became his obsession. They dream. They fight. They love. They lose. And somewhere between innocence and power, they are forced to become people they never thought they could be. This is a story of politics and passion, of loyalty that turns into hatred, of ambition that burns brighter than love, and of choices that scar for life. They will make you fall in love with them. They will break you until you bleed. You will want to hate them- But you won't be able to.
Killing Her With Kindness by 1MillionMessages
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Candace West has pure intentions as she searches for her dreamy fairytale ending. Paddy Partridge has other intentions as he searches for his next victim. Then their two worlds collide. Candace loves Paddy more and more, but can love unlock her Prince Charming? Paddy says he loves Candace, but can he conquer his inner demons? ***references to relationship violence
Crescent Bookclub [CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS] by tothecosmos_
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Welcome to Crescent Book Club, where you get to share your stories and exchange feedbacks with other members. This book club is for writers who are looking for a more easygoing place to do read-for-reads with valuable comments. Not so much pressure. Minimal requirements. Everyone is welcome, as long as you follow the rules.
The Anatomy of Restraint by SiennaLewis
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This is not a story about what happens. It's about what almost does. At an Ivy League medical school, Isabelle Laurent is known as the Ice Queen-brilliant, distant, untouchable. No one gets close. No one stays. Alexander Whitmore was never supposed to be different. Charming, privileged, and infamous for never staying longer than a few weeks, he understands desire. What he doesn't understand, until Isabelle, is restraint. She believes he doesn't want her. He knows wanting her openly would destroy everything. So they choose the most dangerous thing instead: friendship. "The most dangerous thing about Alexander Whitmore was not his reputation, nor his charm, nor the power he would one day inherit. It was the fact that he never asked for anything from me, and somehow, without realizing it, I had begun to give him everything that mattered." Slow burn • Dual POV • Consent • Emotional intimacy