Aria Lin is a painter with nothing left-no family, no fame, and no love. Betrayed by her best friend Delilah, who stole both her boyfriend and her place in the spotlight, Aria stumbles drunkenly down a deserted road, heartbroken and done with it all. Until a car hits her. Until he hits her. Lucien Vale-cold-blooded billionaire heir to the most powerful family in the country, a man with no scandals, no weaknesses, and no women. Ever. He takes her to the hospital. She has no ID. No phone. No memory-supposedly. But Aria is awake. And listening. With nothing left to lose, she makes a split-second decision: to become someone else entirely. Someone soft. Someone innocent. Someone from her favorite fantasy romance novel. The adopted, timid rabbit of a girl with trembling eyes and a voice that makes powerful men want to protect her. In the book, she was loved. Desired. Possessed by her stoic, emotionally repressed "brother." Aria plays the part.And Lucien believes it. But he isn't the only one watching. Lucien's powerful family-tired of his coldness, desperate for him to form a bond-sees through Aria's act. And instead of exposing her... they help her. Patch the lies. Cover the inconsistencies. Because if she can awaken something in Lucien, even under false pretenses, it might be the only chance to save him from a life of perfect emptiness. But pretending to be a fragile girl in love with her protector comes at a cost.Because Lucien doesn't just want to protect Aria.He wants to possess her. And when the truth starts to crack through the fantasy, Aria will have to decide: Is she still playing the role?Or has she become the girl Lucien can't live without?.

In the quiet riverside town of Willowbrook, North Carolina, life moves at its own gentle rhythm until two broken hearts collide. Asterine Rufino, a spirited young artist with a secret mission to leave a mark on the world, and Soren Lockhart, a boy haunted by guilt and despair, meet by chance under a fading sunset. As they navigate the small town streets, hidden trails, and lantern lit riversides, their worlds slowly intertwine. Together, they uncover moments of laughter, vulnerability, and fragile hope, discovering that even in the face of heartbreak and endings, life can shine in unexpected ways. Paper Lanterns is a tender, emotionally layered story of friendship, self discovery, and the courage it takes to truly live, reminding us that the smallest moments can leave the brightest marks on the heart.

Dani Rosewood was never the queen bee. Even after dropping thirty pound to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer, she never felt truly beautiful - definitely not desirable like Jess, her best friend who changes boyfriends every six months. But one thing Dani always knew: she'd get into the Academy and dance ballet until retirement. Then she tags along with Jess to an audition she wasn't supposed to attend - and something, or someone, starts to unravel her plans. His name is Austin Blackwell. A young, ambitious music producer with a cold heart and a dangerously perfect jawline. Austin has one goal: to build the next best thing in music industry: the next-gen girl group - and prove to his distant father - the owner of a massive entertainment empire - that he's worthy of the budget he demands. When he sees Dani dance, he's speechless. And he's not letting her go. But is the mission he took on too big for him? Can you succeed in the industry without losing yourself - or the people you care about? And is Dani - sensitive, perfectionist Dani - truly built for a world that exposes, critiques, and tests you at every turn? Between the lines: Is Austin's interest in Dani purely professional - or is something about to break the rules? A story about ambition, desire, and jealousy. About the painful price of fame. And about love and friendship blooming in the most unexpected places - changing you from the inside out. Content warning: Dani's journey includes emotional and physical struggles related to self and body-image. The story contains references to eating disorders and may be triggering for some readers.

They all look fine. But inside, they're falling apart. Emma drowns in silence. Liam wears a perfect smile he doesn't feel. Sophia's art is the only thing louder than her mind. And Aiden clings to music to quiet the noise in his head. In a school where pretending is survival, these four strangers are about to collide. What begins as shared pain becomes an unexpected friendship-and a reminder that even the darkest minds deserve light. A raw, emotional story about mental health, connection, and finding hope where you least expect it. Continue the journey in Book 2: Invisible Struggles.

# Book1 in: Al-Rashid series (Zayyan ×Aaliyah) she believes in love. he believes in possession. she dreams of a perfect, halal fairy tale romance. he owns the underworld --and now, he wants her. a devout, innocent muslim girl with dreams of a peaceful life is suddenly caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless mafia don who sees her once... and decides she'll never belong to anyone else. what happens when pure love and dark obsession collide? #1 in muslimmafia #1 in control #1 in turkishmafia #9 in businessman #4 in islamic lovestory

Viraaj, crowned prince of Pratapgarh, infamous all over India because of his cold and ruthless demeanor. Iravati, princess of Hridyavan, beautiful and kind. She has a great affection towards astrology. She has learned poetry, cooking and weaving like every other princess, but is she delicate and weak like other princesses too who needs men protection? She has hidden several secrets behind her smiles. How will Viraaj react when he will get to know real Iravati? Will they come together to expose every conspiracy going on in both kingdoms, behind their backs?