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Short Stories / Au's / One shots by asmalls0723
Short Stories / Au's / One shots
asmalls0723
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"I'm. .. still alive, bu-but she's gone. Why am I still here?" A bunch of short stories that I write when I get bored. The stories will range from scary to fluff (no lemons) and will come with their own set of warnings. I'm willing to take suggestions.
Muse [18+] • REVISING by neuroticsanon
Muse [18+] • REVISING
neuroticsanon
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❝Like a work of art he had been dying to put on display.❞ Verani Adams finds herself unhappy with the way she's led her life. Between dealing with the consequences of her career choices, the burden to find romance in an era of one night stands, and most of all, figuring out how to fulfill her endless desire for a thrill in everything she does, she decides to apply for an internship in her final year of college, at one of the most profound museums in the city of Paris: Musée de l'Érotisme. Described otherwise as, a museum dedicated to sex. Face to face with the taboo nature that surrounds her job, she meets Damien Dupont, the head director of the renowned museum. Vera learns early on that his expertise goes beyond the creative field, following him into his personal life, and she can't help but feel curious about the various tastes he indulges in. As for him, he gets what he wants, and his eyes are set on the girl in red. *Unedited, this completed version is the first draft. Currently in revision.* 18+ MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.
Atheyas by laavlines
Atheyas
laavlines
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  • Parts 45
"I need you to call out my name." She wanted to hear it escape his throat. One last time. "No," he replied curtly. He couldn't bear to look at her, so he stared at the floor instead, appearing indifferent. Atheyas grabbed him by the jaw, forcing his gaze to meet her stony expression. "Say it. Say it now," she demanded. 𝐶𝑟𝑦 𝑚𝑦 𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑒. TW: Intimate scenes, foul language, mentions of torture, violence, suicide, and death. [Spotify playlist included, read 'dear readers' for more details]
The Queen Below by bitysmith
The Queen Below
bitysmith
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  • Parts 32
A retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, a story of fate, the struggle for power, and love found in the most unexpected places. ***** Persephone has been raised in Olympus all her life - her mother absent, her father a cruel king, with her siblings teaching her all they know. She has seen all of what the gods and goddesses do and she is sick of it. When she learns her safety is threatened by staying in Olympus, she flees to the Underworld. There she stays until she learns that her leaving has caused the world to wilt. But leaving behind her newfound friends and Lady of the Underworld is something she will not do willingly, no matter the consequences. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content Warning: Mentions of rape and incest
Thought by Midika
Thought
Midika
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  • Parts 43
"I can't tell what is real and what is a dream," I murmur, looking up to his silver eyes, glistening mist swirling within his irises. "But I know I can't hold myself back from you any longer. Luella has been having the same dreams every night involving two silver eyed men, who remain elusive during the day, but come alive from the shadows by night. After visiting a therapist who tips Luella off on what could be the cause of these dreams, the start to become more frequent, to the point she can no long tell the difference between dream and reality. Who are these silver eyed men? One wants her desperately until he doesn't, while the other is always there when she needs him, until he is not. That is, until she swears she is seeing them in her waking life. And suddenly, her dreams might just be coming to life. *Second novel in the Immortal series, although not relevant to the first* (Mature content involved)