Harsh outcomes was all Nova expected from life, especially in the love department. That is until she found her soulmate Bryson, who happens to be one of the most high powered drug dealers in the country. Despite his menacing occupation, Bryson fulfilled Nova in ways she thought were impossible. He was her end all, be all. Nova prides herself as being a strong, independent, ambitious woman. One who doesn't deflect her saucy attitude or tones down her true feelings. However, as married life steps in full circle, everything is thrown into question as the outspoken diva struggles with being a spouse, maintaining a happy home, and finding her true identity in this world.

Tyler "Tank" Carter, a 22 year old truck driver crosses paths with Kayla Knight, an 18 year old girl who's running away home as he is enroute to drop off a load from Augusta, Georgia to Bangor, Maine.

Royal Sterling has never been told no-not by money, power, or people. The world bends to him... until it doesn't. Until her. Jessica Roberts has spent her whole life staying invisible, surviving by keeping her head down and her secrets buried. But when Royal crashes into her world, everything she's worked to hide begins to unravel. Because Royal doesn't just want answers- He wants her. And some secrets were never meant to be found

White. The colour that haunted her entire life. Born into a lineage of warriors and witches, she is the Matriarch's only daughter and her greatest disappointment. In a world forged by blood and conquest, her power does not burn or strike. Instead, she sees what others cannot: colours bleeding through the cracks of reality, a spectrum hidden beneath the violence they worship. They call her weak. They call her useless. But power does not always arrive as a weapon. Sometimes it arrives as perception. Sometimes it arrives as the space between. As ancient traditions close in and the weight of expectation sharpens into a blade, she must choose whether to disappear into the white that defines her-or claim the colours that terrify everyone else. A dark fantasy about inherited violence, quiet rebellion, and the power that exists where no one thinks to look. ---------- Open Novella Contest 2026 Based on prompts: 2. The first flower to bloom in spring isn't just a sign of the season changing. It's a portal. When you touch it, you're transported into a magical world you never knew existed. 11. The daughter of the most powerful witch is nothing like her mother. 16. "And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul" by John Muir 28. Self-love often starts small, like planting a single seed. With time, patience, and a bit of light, it will blossom. 63. A forgotten temple appears overnight in the middle of town, but its doors will only open for those who tell lies.

I was the only woman who mustered the courage to take the nightshift job at the Grocery Store in the whole of Mistford. Mistford was a small town filled with criminal activities,by 6:30 everyone was in their rooms and houses afraid of their lives. Notorious people in the town have become more violent. I do not blame them, it was because of the way things were hard. It was because of how hard the economy is. Everyone had to hustle and I Rhea was no different. My mom had long ran away, living me with my aunt who suddenly collapsed a few weeks ago. I had to take any job I could,even if it meant dressing as a boy and working for 10 dollars every night. One day,during my walk to the store, I didn't know how I was discovered but I was kidnapped. Not only that, I was sold and to whom I was sold ,was still unknown to me I met someone, someone dark and dangerous. But I couldn't help but fall in love with him. Even if he dominates the mafia world and there's a lot of danger lurking around, I love him. I feel safe with him. Because Cassain Santos is my first in everything linked to love and affection. 1✓ in Addictive on Wednesday,April 8th. 4✓in crave on Wednesday, April 8th. 4✓in dangerous attraction on Wednesday, April 8th 2 in mafia story on Wednesday,April 8th 13✓ in female lead on Wednesday, April 8th English is not my first language so I might make mistakes if you see them tell me. Also sometimes it's typo mistakes . I use phone Soo.....

Jessica Turner's life is one big mess: she is in love with her older brother's best friend, Parker, who has also been in love with Jessica since he was five year old. So, secretly they start a relationship which is short-lived as Parker and her brother leave for the military at the end of the summer. What Parker doesn't know though, is that he's not only left Jessica heart-broken but also pregnant. What will happen when he and Jessica's brother return home to find that Jessica has been keeping more than one secret to herself?

When a stranger appears at her door on a rainy night, she doesn't just hear a knock-she hears the echo of another lifetime. Bound by fate, tested by time, and haunted by memories that don't belong to the present, their story asks one question: Can love survive across two lifetimes?

He was sent to rescue her. Not to care. Not to stay. Definitely not to fall. Leonardo Nico Russo doesn't do mercy. As the youngest heir of one of Europe's most feared crime families, he solves problems with precision-and leaves no loose ends behind. Until April Holloway. April Holloway. Missing. Caught in the shadows of human trafficking. What begins as a mission turns into something neither of them expected. Pulled from violence and fear, April finds herself in the arms of a man built from danger and silence. And Leonardo-who has spent his life commanding chaos-discovers that some souls don't arrive loudly. They arrive quietly. They leave footprints on your heart. Set against a world of power, bloodlines, and hidden wars, 'In His Arms' is a mafia romance about rescue, resilience, and the fragile connection between two souls-where protection becomes devotion, and survival slowly turns into love. Because sometimes, the person who saves you... is the one who changes you forever. Author's Note Hello, lovely readers! This is my first time participating in the Open Novella Contest, and I couldn't be more excited (and terrified 😅). ONC Prompt #29 (Excerpt) - Some people leave footprints on your heart. 'In His Arms' is unfolding in between lesson plans, late nights, and stolen moments of quiet-because by day, I'm a teacher, and by heart, I'm a storyteller. This story grew during coffee breaks, after-school exhaustion, and those magical midnight hours when the world sleeps and characters start talking. The story begins inside Leonardo's world-his missions, his shadows, his dangerous precision. The first few chapters unfold entirely from his perspective, focusing on the rescue and the life he inhabits. April's voice enters later-three years after their paths first cross-when she is older, stronger, and finally ready to tell her side of the story. Thank you for giving this story a chance. And welcome to my ONC journey. 🤍 With love, Thiya J

"We can't... you're my client." He chuckled, "so? There's no law against fucking my lawyer." He cupped my chin forcing me to look at him. "Stop making excuses and let me fuck you." Maia Carter has everything she ever dreamed of. At just 25, she's a rising star in the legal world-sharp, fearless, and undefeated in the courtroom. Her reputation for being untouchable and fiercely independent has made her a force to be reckoned with. Life is great! What could possibly go wrong? Everything-when Nicoló Santoro walks into her office. Nicoló offers Maia a staggering sum to defend him in a high-stakes criminal case. She knows better-she can see the red flags. Every instinct tells her to say no. Against her better judgment, Maia takes the case. One night of weakness is all it takes. Nicoló blurs every boundary, pulling her into a seductive game of power, secrets, and manipulation. Now, with her career on the line and her emotions dangerously entangled, Maia must fight not just for justice, but for herself. Because mixing business with pleasure isn't just a mistake-it could destroy everything she's worked for. Highest Rank #1 in mafiaromance 07/03/22 Highest Rank #3 in adult romance 07/17/22 Highest Rank #1 in client 03/25/22 Highest Rank #1 in court 06/28/22 Highest Rank #2 in trails 03/30/2022 Highest Rank #3 in lawyer 10/6/22 Highest Rank #4 in adult content 10-01-22 Highest Rank #5 in Mature audience 10/13/22 Highest Rank #5 in adult language 07/22/23

"Our love was a case we both lost." When a brilliant lawyer and her ruthless prosecutor husband turn their marriage into the most brutal case they've ever fought, love becomes the one verdict neither of them can win-or walk away from. *** Naomi Carter is a fiercely intelligent lawyer with a near-perfect winning streak of 97% cases won. The only times she ever loses is to her husband. She's sharp, controlled, and commanding in the courtroom, but behind closed doors, she hides a woman who's never truly learned how to love. Nathaniel Carter is a ruthless prosecutor, relentless in his pursuit of justice, and impossible to read. Driven by a fierce need for control, he struggles to keep his own life from unraveling. He's the one man who knows his wife's weaknesses and exploits them with a quiet intensity, stirring both her frustration and desire. Their marriage is a constant battleground, scarred by a shared tragedy neither can overcome. Join these two broken souls as they fight to protect themselves while craving the one thing they fear most: each other. *** #1 in bwwm #1 in eroticromance #1 in blackwoman #1 in enemies #1 in grief #1 in childloss #1 in pregnancy #1 in brokenmarriage #1 in loverstoenemies #1 in darkromance #2 in mentalhealth #2 in enemiestolovers #1 in romance #1 in secondchanceromance