"𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙣" "𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖 7 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙀𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙂𝙃." Desiring Woman: Forbidden Love is a captivating blend of fiction and reality, following Danielle Hamilton, a university student navigating the messy aftermath of a breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Alison, after nearly two years together. Though their relationship has officially ended, the emotional ties remain strong, leaving Danielle caught in a web of unresolved feelings. Torn between moving on and rekindling their love, she finds herself stuck in a constant tug-of-war between the past and the future. An avid reader of Wattpad stories, particularly those exploring the tantalising dynamics of teacher-student romances, Danielle knows these tales are far from reality. Yet, deep down, she yearns for her own forbidden fantasy-a connection that defies conventions and fuels her desire for something extraordinary. Her online searches lead to disappointment, until one day, she meets her. Her professor. Is this enigmatic woman the one who will awaken Danielle's dreams and bring her deepest desires to life? Or will the line between fantasy and reality blur beyond repair?

2026 Watty Awards Shortlist Finalist! Helena Pierce has it all. A company built from nothing, wealth, a best friend who knows her better than she knows herself, and a brother who would move mountains for her. On paper, her life is flawless. But perfection doesn't fill the emptiness. Helena is lonely and love has never come easily, and when it did, her need for control always pushed it away. She rules every part of her life with iron precision, and that same power keeps her from letting anyone in. Helena doesn't know how to surrender - and maybe, deep down, she fears what would happen if she did. ❁ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ˋˏ༻❁༺ˎˊ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ❁ June Holloway refuses to back down. Words are power, and behind a screen, she wields them all. Declared deaf at six, though she had struggled to hear long before, she controls her world from home, safe from the noise and chaos she can't fully navigate... but safety has a price. She has her work, a best friend who never leaves her side, and a brother who would give his life for her. Yet love has always been complicated. Speaking, hearing, connecting - it should be simple, but for June, it's a battle she fights again and again, never easily won. Even so, she keeps trying. Even so, she refuses to be silenced. ❁ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ˋˏ༻❁༺ˎˊ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ❁ Since June starts working for Helena, things begin to unfold and feelings grow quietly, almost unnoticed. Both hide behind screens, careful and measured, yet there is a pull between them they can't ignore. Every word, every message lingers a little longer, makes them think a little more. Neither is ready to admit how much they want it to go further. Helena doesn't know June is deaf, and could that secret change everything between them? #1 under #lesbian 1/9/26 #1 under #wlw 1/11/26 #1 under #sapphic 1/12/26 #1 under #girls 3/15/26

"You're trouble," she said, smirking across the yacht's deck. "Then stop looking at me like you want it," I shot back. One reckless summer in France. One forbidden connection. And now? We're supposed to pretend it never happened. But some things don't stay buried.

The Quiet Struggle follows the poignant and emotional journey of Katherine "Kat" Greene, a once-vibrant teenage girl whose life is forever altered after a devastating car accident. Left with severe brain damage, Kat wakes up in the hospital with little memory of her past and a future she cannot comprehend. Struggling to piece together the fragments of who she once was, she faces a world where even the simplest tasks are now overwhelming challenges. Unable to control her body, Kat is forced to rely on others for care. She wears diapers and needs assistance with basic tasks-her body and mind no longer in sync. Her speech is fragmented, her thoughts a jumble of confusion and frustration. Once independent, Kat is now like a child in an adult's body, seeking answers to questions she can't even fully express. As she navigates this new reality, Kat's emotional journey becomes one of quiet resilience. Through the compassion of her devoted mother, who remains by her side, and the support of her caregivers, Kat begins to find small moments of hope, discovering that despite her challenges, there is still a spark within her-a will to connect, to heal, and to reclaim a sense of herself. In this intimate and heart-wrenching exploration of identity, memory, and the power of human connection, The Quiet Struggle invites readers into the mind of a girl fighting to find her place in a world that feels both familiar and foreign. Through Kat's eyes, we learn that strength doesn't always come in loud victories, but in the quiet determination to keep going, one small step at a time.

I've dreamed of the perfect marriage ever since I was a little girl: a marriage complete with a hardworking husband while I tended to the home and our children, preferably four little rugrats to call my own. I dreamed of a life filled with laughter, joy, and success, a life we built together. I dreamed of growing old next to my husband, creating a great love story to tell our grandchildren someday. It all seemed so possible. I was raised to be the perfect wife, after all. From the outside, it seemed I had exactly what I dreamed of with the rich, determined husband; the brilliant, gaudy diamond ring; and the beautiful home filled with the hope of future children. Yes, it was all a dream come true. I should have felt grateful, really. The problem is, I also wanted a marriage based on love, passion, and affection, but those are the only things my husband cannot give me . . . . . . because they're reserved for her. For readers: * I do my best to proofread before publishing, but some typos and errors will slip through. Feel free to point them out! * Comments, active engagement, and helpful critiques are welcomed. * Mean, unnecessary comments that attack me, personally, or other commenters will be ignored and deleted. It takes a lot of courage to publish your work and for others to actively engage in a community. I'd like to keep this a safe and fun place to rage at imperfect heroes and cheer for darling heroines! * I'm not a spicy writer. I rather use my word count for plot, character development, and GROVEL!!! * Most importantly, I hope you enjoy the little world I'm creating. Happy reading, everyone! ADS/Imaginationgirl35

I decided to write a whole poetry collection that concurs everything that has been happening in my years on this planet. I've been going through things good and bad. I'm so happy to put this out on short occasion but I'm ready to get this out.

I didn't know what to name this poem, if you have any ideas, dm me :)

a collection of poems about my life, struggles, friendships, heartbreak, and trying to find hope in the midst of it all. if any of this resonates with you, stay a while 💌 disclaimer: I do not own the cover art.

In 1649, Wexford burned. A thriving Irish town-home to families who had lived there for centuries-was systematically destroyed. The churches were set on fire. The records that proved who these people were, where they came from, what they owned-all of it turned to ash. But names, it turns out, are harder to kill than those who would destroy them ever believe. This is a work of prose poetry spanning centuries: told from the perspective of a fictional witness to the events of the time, reflecting on what it means to survive erasure, to carry memory when all proof has been burned, to watch a family scattered across oceans and continents refuse to disappear. It is the story of the Synnott family and the sacking of Wexford-but it is also something more universal: a meditation on how history lives in us, how trauma transforms across generations, and how the simple act of remembering and telling becomes an act of defiance. As you read, you become part of this chain of transmission. You carry forward the testimony. You become part of the story that would not be erased. For anyone who has ever wondered what they inherit from the past, and what responsibility comes with that inheritance. **Please note: While I have endeavored to write this in a way that isn't "graphic" it does center around a true historical event, "The Sacking of Wexford", and - although I attempted to keep it as "clean" as possible - it does invoke the violence that took place. As such, I will mark it as "mature", just in case it warrants it.**

The Di Bianco brothers. Her best friends. Her greatest downfall. Kamila Hamilton had everything under control...or so she thought. She hadn't planned for the Di Bianco brothers to return and turn her world upside down. Thiago got her first kiss. Taylor always protected her. Taylor always protected her. Their return makes Kami's seemingly perfect life shake. She is no longer the innocent young girl they once knew. Since they left, she's built walls and worn a mask to keep herself safe. The secrets they carry threaten to bring down those fragile walls and expose what happened so many years ago. Only they can reach the true Kami behind all those barriers. Will Kami be able to resist Thiago's presence? What happens when Taylor starts to look at her differently? Will everything explode into a thousand pieces again?