River Williams is a master at playing the happy, normal college student. But behind her easy smile is a girl fighting a silent war against her own mind, living in the shadow of a high school mistake that cost her everything. She doesn't deserve love, and she certainly doesn't deserve JJ Belmont, the arrogant, fiercely protective hockey captain she accidentally shot down at a party two years ago. JJ Belmont doesn't do rejection. He definitely doesn't do River, the icy English major who has been a thorn in his side ever since she blew him off. But when his grades plummet, and his captaincy is threatened, he's forced to swallow his pride and beg his favorite enemy for help. The plan is simple: she tutors him, he passes, and they go back to ignoring each other. But behind closed doors, the animosity starts to blur into something scorching hot. But River's past is a landmine, and a single hidden secret is waiting to explode the trust they've built. *UNEDITED* ____________________ ✩ rankings: #1 UNIVERSITY (01/07/2026) #3 MICHEGAN (05/07/2026) #3 JOCK (05/07/2026) [Word Count: 113,700+] Copyright ©2026 by Annabella May

Shortlisted in Muse Awards. "He thought he was the hunter. He didn't know she had nothing left to lose." Trapped within the dark, looming walls of Vaelhorst Palace, Aethelgard is a captive surrounded by enemies. Her survival depends entirely on the mercy of Malakor-a ruthless, hyper-vigilant Dark Lord whose very name strikes terror across the kingdoms. Separated from everything she knows by the treacherous, ink-black waters of The Mourning Tides, escape seems completely impossible. But Malakor underestimates the girl in his shadows. Before sending her to the Dark Lord, the sinister witch known as Pale Marrow ripped away Aethelgard's emotions, leaving her completely hollow. Malakor expects a terrified prisoner, but instead, he faces a mind completely untethered by fear, panic, or mercy. As a dangerous, slow-burn game of wit and proximity unfolds between captive and captor, the lines between hatred and curiosity begin to blur. Aethelgard must use her cold, emotionless clarity to dismantle Malakor's court from the inside-before the magic fades and her feelings come rushing back. A dark fantasy romance filled with royal intrigue, psychological tension, and a toxic power dynamic that will burn down an empire.

Renovating an old church should have been just another contract. But as the past slowly awakens beneath stone and scripture, Adrian Walker finds himself drawn into a ritual left incomplete centuries ago. Because faith built the church... and something else learned how to listen. dive into an amazing story that might make you feel like you are one of the characters. 12 in #SCARYSTORIES out of 14.5k stories as of 18-03-2026 🥉 3rd out of 671 stories in #scarydreams as of 19-03-2026 5th out of 708 stories in #sacred as of 19-03-2036 🥈 2nd in #scarystories out of 14.5k stories as of 20-03-2026 🥈2nd in #ritual out of 2.98k stories as of 20-03-2026 🥇1st in #sacred out of 709 stories as of 20-03-2026 🥇1st in #scarydreams out of 670 stories as of 20-03-2026 7th in #scarystories out of 14.5k stories as of 24-03-26 🥉3rd in #scarystories out of 14.5k stories as of 25-03-2026 🥉 3rd in #haunted out 0f 16.3k stories as of 28-03-26 STORYLINE- ME ! @SoumyaNashine cover- @AlexandraLing2000 DO NOT TRY TO REPOST OR COPY MY WORK. OR EVEN IF YOU USE MY CONTENT DON'T FORGET TO MENTION ME.OR ELSE LEGAL ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN. YES IT'S A THREAT!!!!!!!!!

A young graphic artist joins an aspiring valedictorian in her recklessly escalating schemes, from calculated late-night break-ins to launching borderline -legal homemade fireworks, for a chance at confession. Updates every Wednesday, 8 PM, Manila time.

A 15 year old girl, she has a bad family life and tends to self destruct, she finds substances to help her and eventually someone to save her. But will he be enough? TW: Substances, Self-Harm, Family issues

What if none of it was worth it? Monet spent every day of her high school years searching for the bricks she believed would build the perfect future. Academic success, a family, a budding career in STEM, and childhood love. It all felt so close, she could almost taste it. Clinging to the future she was convinced was hers, one night of chaos destroys everything in its path. Seven years later, parts of the life Monet dreamed of remain intact. Some things... she had to let go of. What other choice did she have? Then, one day, a familiar voice with an unfamiliar request threatens to unravel all her hard work. Are some things better left in the past? Now, Monet faces two choices: try to rekindle what was lost or allow herself to be loved by someone new. TW This story contains mentions of strong themes, including violence, loss, and substance use. All subjects were handled with the utmost care and consideration.

Nicole lands her dream job at Bloomwell, a glossy, woman-run wellness company that sells supplements, weight loss pills, and the promise of a better life. The office feels more like a luxury retreat than a workplace, with endless perks designed to keep employees happy, loyal, and inside. But when Nicole starts noticing small things that don't add up, her coworkers respond with unsettling positivity, almost like they're afraid of something. As Nicole digs deeper, people who ask questions start vanishing. A flirtatious, wealthy coworker draws her into a dangerous, addictive relationship just as she realizes Bloomwell is watching her more closely than it should. To survive, Nicole will have to outthink a force she barely understands, and decide how far she's willing to go to burn her dream job to the ground. *****Complete*****

Three foreign girls take on a hotel internship in Guam, expecting sunshine, easy money, and a year away from their real lives. Instead, they get thrown into a high-pressure resort environment where everything is performative - the smiles, the service, the relationships. The story follows Kira, who didn't choose hospitality out of passion but as a way out. She's structured, observant, and not particularly interested in people- until she is, and it destabilizes everything. Around her, friendships start to shift. Lines blur between loyalty and self-interest. There's interracial romance, messy entanglements, cheating, emotional abuse, and the slow unraveling of who these girls thought they were versus who they become in a place where no one really knows them. It's part coming-of-age, part relationship drama, set against the artificial paradise of a resort on a tropical island.