'Haunt me then.' Whilst on vacation with her family in a small fishing village, Eve encounters her dad's best friend, Frank, where lust, confusion and a whole lot of intensity burns between them.

*inspired by Jon Bernthal* Everything becomes complicated for River Sharma, a 21 year old small-town girl, when she becomes attracted to her boyfriend's father. And she has a feeling he knows... In order to move forward, she must face the consequences of her teenage decisions.

Psychological Romance | Healing | Forbidden Love | Corporate Drama Sophia Reyes Silveira has built an empire with unshakable grace-but beneath the surface lies a woman haunted by secrets, scars, and a past she's buried under boardroom armor. When the blade she once left behind calls to her again, she finds herself at a breaking point. Enter Dr. Joseph Delacour-the city's most sought-after psychiatrist. Calm. Composed. Completely off-limits. What begins as a clinical pursuit of healing slowly spirals into something raw, tender, and dangerous. As Sophia begins to peel back her layers, Joseph must fight his instincts, ethics, and growing feelings. But when secrets are finally spilled, and love edges into obsession, both doctor and patient must ask: How do you heal when love might be the next scar? A slow-burn, emotional rollercoaster about trauma, recovery, and falling for the one person you're not supposed to. TW: This story contains sensitive themes including depression, self-harm, and mental health struggles. Reader discretion is advised. (Cover credit: to the original artist)

lyra never expected a small audition to change her life. at twenty-five, she was broke, unknown, and almost ready to give up on acting. then she landed the role of sierra, a nineteen-year-old girl who falls for the legendary frank castle. opposite her was jon bernthal. he was married, a father, and nothing like the intimidating character he played on screen. they became friends almost immediately, and their chemistry was impossible to ignore. soon, the whole world wanted them together. edits. interviews. rumors. stolen glances. everyone was convinced there was something between them. except lyra and jon. because sometimes, the line between acting and reality isn't as clear as you think. and maybe everyone else noticed it before they did.

"Whatever happens," he said into my hair, "I'm right here. You're not doing this alone." Shane Walsh, a former sheriff's deputy, is a protector by nature, always carrying more weight than he needs to. But in this broken world, and in their fight for survival, keeping his best friend and former partner's daughter, Sloane, safe becomes his ultimate priority. What starts as quiet, shared moments in the middle of chaos slowly shifts into an intense, complicated bond that will redefine their entire future. Sloane Grimes is a survivor. She gets by on the skin of her teeth most of the time, and she's always been just fine living that way. She finds herself alone at the beginning of the apocalypse, separated from her family, believing them to be dead, her world turns upside down when she stumbles straight into Shane's group, reuniting with her mother and siblings, and reigniting her hope of finding her father alive. Shane quickly becomes her anchor, and as the two grow undeniably closer, she realizes that barely surviving isn't sustainable long-term. She needs something-and someone-worth living for, even if falling for her protector is the last thing she ever expected. AUTHOR'S NOTE & CHARACTER DISCLAIMER This story does take place directly in The Walking Dead universe and pretty much follows the main storyline (quarry, farm, etc) And the show's core cast (Rick, Lori, Carl, Glenn, Daryl, Dale, etc.) will mostly all be present and integrated into the story. Shanes character: the Shane in this book keeps the canon background as the show (ex-deputy-he is fiercely protective, tactical, a badass survivor, and the first to adapt to this world) However, my version of Shane doesn't descend into the unhinged, villainous path seen later in the show. He remains a grounded, steadfast anchor and a safe space for Sloane.

You never expected that working at a small bakery would somehow bring you into a weird old man's life. He's intimidating, and you're not sure if you should trust him. After accidentally seeing something you weren't supposed to, you find yourself caught in a situation far more dangerous than you ever imagined. Frank knows he can't just leave you alone, so for a while, you have no choice but to stay with him. What starts with awkward conversations, arguments and shared silence slowly turns into something neither of you expected. ❗️GUYS ENGLISH ISN'T MY FIRST LANGUAGE, I'M SORRY FOR THE GRAMMATICAL MISTAKES❗️ This is a 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 story. I'll try to post 1-2 chapters every day! Don't forget to vote if you enjoy the story! ❤️ If you don't like it, that's totally fine you can simply leave. No need for mean comments. I hope you enjoy the story! <3

Allie has lived next door to Jon for as long as she can remember. He's always been just... there, the quiet house beyond the fence line, the man who keeps to himself, the one who never quite joins the rest of the world. Now she's freshly twenty-one, and everything feels different. He's thirty-five, a retired actor who left Hollywood behind for a quieter life, and he still doesn't belong to anyone, or at least that's what he seems to want people to believe. But distance has a way of changing shape when you've spent years growing up just out of reach of someone.

She never expected her one-night stand to be sitting at her father's Sunday dinner table the very next day. Jon is imagined as Jon Bernthal