PAPERBACK ON AMAZON! ❝You're mine. Understand? And if I see you look at a guy the same way you look at me, I'll kill him. And I'll fuck you with his blood around my hand.❞ It should scare me. But it doesn't. ••• Alexandra Jones never believed in myths. But when she catches the eye of Diávolos, the infamous "silent killer," she starts to wonder. Her best friend thinks it's all a made-up story, but Alexandra is determined to prove the killer's existence. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Alexandra realizes that the truth may be more dangerous than she ever imagined. Her quest for answers puts her in the killer's crosshairs, and she soon realizes that she may be the next target. But things get even more complicated when Alexandra starts to develop feelings for the mysterious killer. Can she trust her heart, or will it lead her down a path of destruction? As the stakes get higher and the danger intensifies, Alexandra must make a choice: continue her search for the truth, or risk everything to be with the man she's falling for. [{50,000 - 100,000}] words. Written: 21 April 2022 Finished: 21 June 2022 # 74 Romance of 1.9million # 1 crazy out of 54.2K # 1 killer out of 47K stories # 1 spicy out of 10.9K stories # 1 deathandlife out of 9.4K stories # 7 fear out of 46K stories # 1 puzzle out of 3K stories # 8 confused out of 11.8K stories # 1 strictparents my

Cold to the touch and an even icier heart, Italian Mafia leader Kai Morello is true to his word. "Never back down and never give up." Until it comes to Scarlett D'Angelo. Spanish Mafia leader's daughter, and his worst enemy. When they cross paths on unexpected territory, Kai and Scarlett realise they may be on the same side, after Scarlett's father decides to hide secrets and point blame, declaring war between the two gangs. Thievery, murder and framing is in the handbook of growing up a leader, but falling in love with the enemies daughter isn't. - * _ Answer the phone." Kai grunted, his hand over my mouth to restrict my screams. I shook my head, pleasure building in the pit of my stomach. "Answer the phone sweetheart, or so help me God I will hold your orgasm until you're a melted puddle on the floor." -*_ started: 30/06/22 finished: 4/08/22

St. Farlington's Manor. The most prestigious boarding school in England. Veneered with disciple, prosperity and class, it also hides a dark underbelly of sordid activity. There's a rule breaker lurking in ever hallway, and I happened to stumble upon the worst one. Draven Whittemore. The self appointed, conceited king of SFM. Underneath his navy blazer, oxford loafers is a cruel elite. I despised him. Anger and hatred were held like a thread between us, both pulling on it recklessly. Arguments at prep meetings, and stolen glares present at all times. I vowed I'd never let him get away with his foolish antics. Him being my biggest enemy only ignited the fire in me; an ocean of abhorrence so deep, I couldn't let myself drown. He knows my secrets-uses them to keep me grounded channeling power over me with his wicked smirks, however I knew this. We have all something we're hiding, no one is innocent. It's only a matter of time before the demeanours crack and secrets are spilled. The cover is made by me! ©VanillaLust

University professor Cora Glass may be an expert on the topic of red/green colorblindness, but when her walking red flag of an ex shows up on campus, is she smart enough to say no to a second chance? *** Three years ago, scientist Cora Glass met a stranger over cocktails in an airport hotel lobby. His name was Jamie Bowen: an irresistible charmer with a talent for impersonating men he'd never be - and the only man who ever succeeded in breaking Cora's heart. Their fiery relationship flamed out years ago, but forgetting about Jamie is a different story. Seeking a change of scenery, Cora accepts a junior faculty position at prestigious Wallingford University and throws herself into her research with single-minded focus. She couldn't be less interested in the campus gossip surrounding the hot new professor who just joined the English department. That is, until she sees him, and he turns out to be none other than... her ex? But the man who won her heart three years ago was a high school dropout, not a PhD. Jamie could only be at Wallingford now as an impostor - and Cora's determined not to let him drag her into whatever game he's playing. ONC 2023 Contest Prompts: 51. The problem with red flags is that I'm attracted to them. 63. A rivalry between two coworkers has unforeseen consequences. 6. Can we go back to the start when we were all strangers in the dark?

Five friends, one is a killer. On fall break, twenty year old Eliza Goodchild sets off with four of her college friends for a remote cabin in Aspen, Colorado. When a blizzard strikes without warning, their SUV skids off an embankment and disappears into a wooded ravine. In the whiteout, they get lost and find themselves in a frigid wilderness where every wrong move can spell certain death. In their struggle to survive, they learn one of them is a killer. Everyone has secrets and motives, but when the killer claims a second victim, they realize all of them are targets in an icy twisted plot to get away with the perfect murder, or should we say, murders. Open Novella Contest 2023 ~~The Writing Prompt I selected~~ 5. Flip the coin and make a life choice with it. Two choices, one coin, and no turning back. Do you dare?

|ONC 2023 SHORTLISTER||2X FEATURED| "You can create and control light. You can change the sun if put enough force into it. No one can do that. Not even me." "Then what can you do?" "I'm your exact opposite. Your antipole, your darker counterpart." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ She wakes up to a dead body and a duffel bag full of cash next to her in a bare, dark room. The worst thing is that she has no memory of how she came here or who or what she is. Unable to remember anything she trusts the first person she meets. Why can she do things she knows humans shouldn't be able to? Was she a killer? Most importantly who are the Devils? Based on prompt 32 and loosely on prompt 62. ~~~~~~ Rose Gold Awards 2025: Thriller/Suspense 3rd place

Harley had a bright future ahead of her, but that dream died a long time ago. ***** Harley vowed she would never return to the city that broke her heart, but old wounds never stop hurting if you keep poking at them. When the phone rings, the city stops, and she's summoned back, she discovers some doors are better left closed. Those you open might never be locked again. ***** WARM HANDS #0.5 Open Novella Contest 2023 -- prompts 42, 45, & 69 [[OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2023 ROUND 2 WINNER]] © 2023 caterina george // all rights reserved

One Kiss changed everything. Hailey is done with college and on the verge of either losing her job or climbing the ladder and maybe restructuring her love life. When she's mismatched with the wrong person on a date, a stranger swoops in to be the hero. He may be charming, but he's the kind that breaks one like a promise - even if she can't remember what he looks like. Brandon, the CEO of Go Girl magazine and secret developer of The Aphrodite dating app, has been thinking of that kiss that made his heart skip three or four beats. He's sure that joining the app will help him find her, but he is not sure how many times he has to try before seeing her again. Will these two find their way back to each other, or will Aphrodite change the terms?

Maddie has the devastating misfortune of being stuck with her enemy, Wes Tyler, for the ENTIRE summer break. But what's a misfortune for Maddie happens to be a wonderful stroke of good luck for Wes; Who's feelings towards Maddie have shifted rather significantly over the past six months. How long will it take for Maddie to discover Wes' newfound infatuation for her? And how might she react when she does?? A laugh-out-loud funny, fast-paced story with witty dialogue, drama, and romance! Join Maddie, and her group of friends for bets, pranks, rumors, heartbreak, and more! ❤️