After the loss of her husband, 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 returns home to London to be closer with her family ━ and to escape the pain of the past. Love and rejoining society are the last thing on her mind ━ until she meets the brooding 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭, 𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 ━ her brother's best friend. Both determined to avoid the pressures of courtship, they strike a deal: a fake romance to keep the ton and her meddling family at bay. But as staged glances turn into lingering touches and clever banter becomes something far more dangerous, Aveline finds herself torn between pride and passion. In a world ruled by reputation and restraint, she must decide if she's willing to risk her heart again after a difficult loss... even if it means falling for the one man who vowed he'd never marry. simon basset (changed fc) x oc [ season one ] [ started october 26, 2025 ] [ status: on-going ]

Monterys Velaryon was his Mother's firstborn, heir to the Iron Throne after her. A fierce protector and loving brother, a great rider, and yet, a swelling disappointment unknowingly for Monterys had no interest in women. Only men, and when the sea clashes, and the Dance of the Dragon begins, there's only one man - Cregan Stark. ( house of the dragon ) ( *editing ) ( cregan stark x male oc ) ( cover by @CASTIKLINE ! )

"You're no longer a young lad. You're now the Lord of Harrenhal, boy." Harwin Strong and Rhaenyra Targaryen were never meant to be. And not only because his Father had been murdered, but because she was the heir to the Iron Throne. But perhaps a different fate awaits for Darik Strong and Helaena Targaryen. ( hotd ) ( helaena targaryen )