In the heart of Manila, beneath a flickering bridge, two lives collide. Kiano is clever and determined, dreaming of becoming a lawyer, a dream that feels impossible against the weight of the streets. Dax is fierce and protective, a survivor who has claimed the bridge as his own. When Kiano arrives seeking shelter, their worlds clash. Dax sees defiance and cleverness where Kiano sees survival, Kiano sees care and courage where Dax sees only dominance. Forced together by storms, street gangs, and the relentless city, they must navigate tension, trust, and desire. As rain pours over steel beams, Kiano and Dax discover intimacy in stolen glances, shared shelter, and quiet gestures, love growing in the margins of a city that forgets them. Even amidst hardship and neglect, they learn that connection can bloom, hearts can open, and hope can endure. Where the rain falls first, so do hearts, and sometimes, they fall together.

He burned her. But another placed a gun in her hands and taught her how to aim. ------------------------ Evelyn Hartwell creates beautiful dresses for a living, but she somehow always finds herself in the ugliest corners of Brickhaven. Smoke-filled speakeasies. Alleyways with blood on the walls. All because she can't stop sticking her nose where it doesn't belong. She's soft-hearted, naive, and impulsive. And in a city ruled by two rival crime families, these can get a girl killed. Her Aunt Clara tries to keep her safe, hidden, quiet. But Evelyn has never been good at keeping her head down. One reckless act of kindness goes terribly wrong and shatters everything she thought she knew. A gun is raised. A name from a past she never knew is spoken. And the life she knew goes up in smoke. Her aunt is lying. Her past is wrong. And two powerful families suddenly want her under their protection...or control. Evelyn finds herself pulled into the gilded, dangerous world of the Crowe family. They say she's safest with them, but Evelyn is done being caged. And the Crowes make it impossible to breathe. Dominic - warm smile, passionate devotion, a seductive kind of danger that feels like falling. Sebastian - cold eyes, steady hands, a quiet command that crawls beneath her skin. Both hiding things. Both watching her. Both wanting to keep her in their grasp for reasons she can't decipher. Caught between warring families, two men who could ruin her, and a past she never knew she inherited, Evelyn must decide what she's willing to give up: freedom, heart, or life.

[𝐌𝐌] 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 ⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘ 𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞. Asa Davies is barely keeping his head above water. A single father living in a rundown complex with his nine-year-old son, Maizen, he's desperate to give his boy a better life - even if it means doing things he never imagined. When Jordan Crawford, the wealthy older brother of Asa's best friend, comes back to town, sparks fly - but not the friendly kind. Asa can't stand Jordan's cold, self-assured attitude, and Jordan's own walls make him dislike everyone around him. But when desperation meets opportunity, an unexpected arrangement could be the solution to both their problems... if they can survive each other long enough to make it work.

𝐀 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭... Prince Adrian Varili of the Sylvermoon Vampires. Marked by magic, raised by the sword, his bloody reputation was well known by all who inhabited the forest. Most feared him, wisely so, and he liked it that way. Only a few could be so lucky as to catch a glimpse of who he really was. The most powerful vampire in the forest swore that he didn't need anyone else. Until the topic of soulmates became impossible to ignore. Faraline Reyes just wanted her life to be normal. As normal as it could be with a supernatural secret at least. Destiny had other plans. Her human life on the outskirts of the forest was uprooted the moment her fate aligned with his. Despite her efforts, she couldn't outrun the truth, and she was left with nowhere to turn but Sylvermoon. Watching from the shadows, beyond the ancient trees, was a wicked werewolf. Hellbent on revenge, he would stop at nothing to prevent this union. It was his last chance to change the course of history... Part 1 of the Sylvermoon Series!

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.

[Book 2] After surviving the night she thought would kill her, Eliyra retreats to the Wycliff estate with a dying Archmage at her side and a grieving Marquess determined to protect her, even if that means allowing his nemesis into his home. As Evior battles the Abyssal corruption consuming him, and Julian faces the weight of a title he never wanted, Eli must confront a new and terrifying reality... her Celestial magic is waking faster than she can control it. Tensions rise when Priscilla Ridley returns seeking revenge and influence, and Magister Covrven Silias begins his quiet hunt for the girl who escaped his plans. And when a mysterious survivor named Lystrielle reveals forbidden truths about Eli's origin, the fragile peace at Wycliff estate shatters. New allies rise. Old enemies return. And the girl who did not speak must learn to stand in the darkness before the light inside her tears her apart.

When Arjun Mandal summons a demon to help defeat a sorcerer threatening the balance between realms, the last thing he expects is to come face to face with his dead ex-boyfriend. Four years ago, Teddy Nkhoma was killed by followers of the same sorcerer, Cerys Price, and was reborn as a demon. Though beings from the Realm of the Dead are not trusted even by the magical community in the Realm of the Living, Arjun knows Teddy too well to believe him evil. He knows Teddy is still the boy he loved, still his best friend. Defying his family's warnings, Arjun agrees to work with Teddy to defeat Cerys. As an ancient prophecy re-emerges and more than one realm is threatened, Arjun and Teddy must face their past, their present, and a future that might tear them apart all over again. GENRE: urban fantasy, paranormal, mxm romance TROPES: second chance romance, grumpy x sunshine, nerd x bad boy MIGHT BRING TO MIND: Harry Potter, The Raven Boys, The Owl House

To ensure peace, Princess Talia is about to be married off to Virtus, the prince of an enemy country. The path to his court is filled with danger but she is protected by her royal guard Alvar. Alvar's proficiency on the battlefield is terrifying, and Talia finds herself drawn to him like a moth to a flame. If her husband-to-be finds her in the arms of a soldier, there will be hell to pay. Complete! Standalone sequel starting February 7th 2026!

[Book 1] She escaped a house of cruelty and silence only to seek refuge in the tower of a man the world calls a monster. The Ridley girl cannot speak. Her past is a secret written in scars. When she escapes her father's estate, she expects death... not the cold mercy of Archmage Evior Asmodeus Malficar. The Archmage is powerful, reclusive, and feared throughout the land. His name alone keeps kingdoms trembling. But within the wards of his ancient tower, nothing is as it seems... least of all him. As strange magic stirs in the air and light itself begins to answer her presence, she must decide whether her silence will protect her... or destroy them both. #1 in magic out of 297K stories on Nov 11, 2025!!! #1 in mage #1 in archmage #1 in magicalworld