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Crossing into the Gray by Mood13
Mood13
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Luna has demons in her past she's desperate to leave behind. Moving to a new city with her best friend feels like a fresh start - the first step toward the future she's been fighting for. She doesn't want distractions. She doesn't want complications. And she definitely doesn't want anything that could derail her plans. One night changes everything. For years, Seth's life has revolved around work, filling the silence of an empty house he never quite got used to. With his daughter staying with him for the summer, he finally has something to look forward to. What he doesn't expect is a chance encounter with a fiery blonde who gets under his skin and leaves him wanting more. When he discovers who she really is, his entire world comes crashing down. Trigger warnings: This story explores dark and sensitive themes, including graphic depictions of sexual assault and references to domestic violence. These topics are handled seriously and may be distressing for some readers. Please take care of yourself and read at your own pace.
Unhealthy Coping Mechanism by sandydragon1
sandydragon1
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Stay-at-home mom Harriet has just about had it. As her husband puts in more and more hours at the office, she's stuck with six-year-old Sam and the looming insanity of the holiday season. Along with the usual event planning panic, fall brings constant reminders of her father's failing health and the limited time they have left together. When her friend and renowned caterer Carol invites her over for a baking session, Harriet jumps at the opportunity to destress and learns Carol's secret ingredient to her stress-free lifestyle: venting her negative emotions into everything she bakes. As Harriet's love for baking warps into an addiction to the comforting warmth of the oven, her new coping mechanism starts to look more and more like a recipe for disaster. Cover by @meha-k
A Pinch of Passion by sandydragon1
sandydragon1
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When starving incubus Dante Agosti lands a job working for hot-tempered celebrity chef Cedric Hale, he can't believe his luck. Working for his idol ought to be a dream come true, providing him with all the culinary passion he could possibly eat. There's just one problem: dealing with the demands of reality TV has given Cedric the worst case of burnout Dante has ever seen. As Dante struggles to reignite his boss's love of cooking, the kitchen heats up in more ways than one. What began as a last-ditch attempt to sate his hunger soon sparks something more as Dante's boundless determination begins melting Cedric's hard exterior. But Dante knows all too well that loving a leech like him could have horrible consequences. If he isn't careful, their love could consume them both. Content warning: This story contains depictions of depression and non-descriptive mentions of sexual content. Cover by @dark_obsessions13