Two princes. One forbidden love. A fae they cannot escape. Theodore and Matteo were raised to rule, not to love each other. Bound by duty and divided by expectation, their worlds begin to collapse as their secret grows harder to hide. When escape becomes their only choice, they risk everything for a chance at freedom. But destiny does not forgive. And not all love stories are meant to live. Choosing bliss over fear at what cost? First book in the "Because series" Melissa C.

His endless cries of "Love 𝘮𝘦, Kenny." And the negativity that held me back so far from rejecting him. Again. "𝘐 can't, Jai." Or was it not me who called you many times, until my phone battery died, at a different contact number?

"The world remembers 'Heer-Ranjha' and 'Laila-Majnu' but never 'Majnu-Ranjha' or 'Laila-Heer.' So let them keep their order. In our story, I'll gladly be your Ranjha, my dear Majnu." A diary from the 1980s, discovered in 2026. A photograph of two men, too close, too tender for their time. And a single line written behind it: "ये दर्द ए मोहब्बत सहने दो मुझे तुमसे मोहब्बत हो गयी है." When Yudved Chaturvedi arrives in a quiet village near the Ichamati River, he doesn't expect his life to change. But then there's Kabir, a boatman, a rebel, a man who believes love needs no permission. Between stolen boat rides and unspoken confessions, something forbidden begins to bloom. But in a world that refuses to understand them, love comes at a cost. Some stories don't fade, they're erased....

Asher Bosquez believed in fate the way he believed in art-passionately, messily, and with his whole heart. A half-Filipino, half-American visual arts major with striking blue eyes and a chaotic soul, Ash lived for the beauty of unplanned moments. Ross Laframboise believed in control the way he believed in science-logically, precisely, and without exception. A half-French, half-Russian pre-med student with piercing green eyes and an iron will, Ross lived for the security of perfectly executed plans. They were never meant to collide. But fate, it seemed, had a cruel sense of humor. It started with a cherry blossom tree. A spilled coffee. A ruined white shirt. And from that moment on, Asher Bosquez and Ross Laframboise were cursed to cross paths at every turn-each encounter more disastrous than the last. What began as mutual hatred slowly twisted into something neither of them could name. Bickering became their language. Arguments became their connection. And beneath the surface of their endless conflicts, a dangerous tension simmered-a pull neither could resist, even as they tried to deny it. But when a moment of control turns into an unforgivable betrayal, the fragile thread between them snaps. Enter Zyran Vincenzo, a charming transfer student with silver-blonde hair, violet eyes, and no hesitation in showing Ash the attention he craves. Suddenly, Ross isn't just fighting for a grade-he's fighting for something he never realized he wanted until it was slipping away. And Valentina Zikaxia, the bold film production student, watches it all unfold with knowing eyes and sharp advice, becoming the voice of reason in a storm of emotions.

When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets. ***** Natalie Driscoll is dead. She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

When a suburban Black girl meets a hard life Hispanic boy.

Apollo Quinn is entering the summer before his senior year with one promise to himself; He needs to truly live. After 17 years of being miserably bored, he planned on finally finding himself. Maybe getting a girlfriend, maybe going to a party. No matter what he did, it needed to be big: Something utterly life changing. The only issue? Nicolas Young. While 5 years ago, Apollo and Nicolas had been best friends, these days, they never spoke. Nicolas lived across the country and Apollo was a bit too stubborn to reach out. When Apollo's mom let him know that Nicolas would have to fly from Vermont to California and spend the entire summer in their house, Apollo knew he was doomed. What he didn't account for was how utterly life changing their new friendship would become. 🌊🌊🌊 90,880 words Some content may be upsetting to certain readers! Be sure to read the warnings at beginnings of more triggering chapters.

'Beneath his dangling feet, the drop is far and the ground is hard, cracked concrete. The worn soles of his Chuck Taylor's would provide little relief. The laces would snap at his ankles in the wind and the red would be but a blur in motion.' 'It's okay, though, really. Nobody needs to know him well, anymore. There's nothing spectacular to offer. It's better this way. Better for people to not know him and leave him be than know him and hate him.' 'It's as if the world is holding its breath, preparing for the creation of their future relationship. Like this moment, depending upon Ash's decision, is a precipice. A catalyst. The tipping point for all change to occur. Ash feels it in his gut. His heart. He wonders if Eiji does, too.' ~~~ They meet and suddenly the world feels a whole lot different. Can also be found on Ao3 under my username Bounteous

"will you come back to japan?" "there's nothing left for me." "in japan...you can start fresh. with me."

It's Senior year for Ash Lynx, and it's only getting more rough and dense by the second.. The more he thinks about how easy going his life can be he finds it easy in a snap-- all that changed however when meeting Japanese transfer student Eiji Okumra, a shy male that never even had a hint at kissing maybe even being with anyone... FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS ♡