Deke is an ice hockey term that originated in Canada. It originates from decoy referring to a bird or mammal, or a fake one, used by hunters to attract other birds or mammals. To deke in ice hockey means the technique of drawing an opposing player out of position or when a player skates by an opponent while maintaining possession and control of the puck. A love deke is a term I've invented to describe when a person falls in love with the idea of someone they meet only to find out there's more to that person than they expect. ======================================================================== Carrie Murphy took a year off after graduating top of her class in medical school to care for her dying father. On the last Saturday night before starting her residency at a local hospital, Carrie gets talked into going to a local bar by her cousin, Bridget, and some friends. Carrie bumps into a guy at the bar, trying to get her drink and sparks fly when he rescues her from unwelcome advances. Little does she know the guy turns out to be Liam "Big Mac" MacDonald, the new star goalie for the Brooklyn Bombers, a professional hockey team.

Nicole likes Alexander. Alexander likes Silas. Silas likes Nicole, and Alexander. What will happen to our 3 lovers? Will they find what they've all been looking for or will their love crash, and burn?

Sammy can't get anything right. So when she's asked to save her sisters wedding, she jumps in with both feet, determined to prove herself more than just a clumsy oaf, as designated photographer for the day. But that's when she meets 'him'. The stranger in the Armani suit, and cowboy boots. The elusive Mr Mystery. The man with the voice like a lullabye and dangerously green eyes. And the problem is, he's stolen the memory card from her camera, and Sammy is about to go to any lengths, to get it back.

"I hate you" I whispered into his ears but he laughed and kissed me. I began to moan. He pulled away. "that doesn't sound like hatred" he said brushing my nipple. Bergian was a beautiful place but it had a problem. its was practically the only country with a dictator. Payne Shulman the 2nd was a horrid person. The dictator of Bergian. He was feared by all even though no one knew what he looked like. it was time for Payne to marry and he chose a woman who hated him to the core Irma Pachuca. NOTE: Bergian is not a real place and everything is fictional. MATURE CONTENT!!!!!!! ADULT!!!! 18!!!!

When Lisa Dumont travels down to New Orleans to stay with her mother for the summer, she finds herself entangled in a web of century-long territorial disputes between undead and supernatural forces. Lisa soon realizes that she has become torn between the blood-loyalty to her mother, Voodoo Priestess Madam Dumont, and the intrigue she has grown towards Elder Vampire, Hezekiah Mercier - the enemy. And consequently, the heavy discord between the two factions leaves Lisa with life-changing decisions to make that could possibly alter the fate of both groups and everyone else in between. ** **DISCLAIMER** This story is UNEDITED and UNREVISED. I haven't made any adjustments to this story since I first wrote it, which was when I was about 18 years old. I'm 23 now, for reference. I adore this story with all I have, but most of the chapters I haven't even revisited since I first uploaded them. Any mistakes, I'm usually notified of them by readers who point them out in comments. Please tread lightly, for there are undoubtedly historical inconsistencies, incorrect language translations, grammar and punctuation mistakes, and information that hasn't been properly fact checked. This is a work of FICTION. Have fun with it, please! But also beware that this is an amateur piece (that I had a great time writing).

"Emma look at me!" "No Tristan, just stop please,it hurts."I begged as I tightened my grip on his bed sheet. Emma had only two friends who she cherished, Crissy her geeky, hot model like friend who is always there for her and Tristan her tattooed armed,grey eyes,badboy, who becomes more than a friend who wants to fuck her like she's never been fucked,leave her unable to think and make her reach orgasms like never before. But so does someone else. The charming Mr. Clarke. will she let them dominate her? will she regret it all?

Nico Durant is living a lonely life as the remaining member of his household. Not only did his twin sister and best friend move away, but he's also recovering from the wounds his ex-girlfriend caused. Olivia Paz is the mysterious new girl on campus everyone is talking about. But she only has two goals in her life: working through college, and taking care of her dad. When Olivia finds herself in trouble, Nico can't avoid helping her, even if it means jeopardizing his new status as captain of the soccer team. Nico's past unexpectedly catches up with him, and he must decide whether he's capable of letting Olivia go, or loving her.

Twenty-two year old Grace McCaffrey is humiliated when she can't find a job after graduating college and has to move back in with her parents. She always assumed she'd do something big with her life-create change or do something that matters-not work at the Banner Market as a cashier. Soon, Grace gets roped into being a chaperone for a high school backpacking trip with her ex-boyfriend, Miles Dalby. However, she quickly learns these students are part of a mentorship program for troubled youth. As she tries to get them to open up, Grace starts to doubt herself. How can she make a difference in the world if she can't even help these students? Or is her mom right and sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference?

I want to go to college, in peace, without any drama I'm going to regret for another century. The following is something said by almost everyone going to college soon. Sadly, life has other plans. - He broke away smiling. "You wanna go somewhere else?" "I would be delighted." - [Cover by Kaisnotrad] [First book in the 'Safe&Sound' series]

"I couldn't bare to look at him anymore, it was all to much for one night." I stood naked dripping with our combined sweat, panting with exhaustion ,facing the bathroom door. It seemed real. After an unfortunate event happened her mind played tricks on her making her own series of events. But coming back to reality Ella realize what she put her self into.... A dangerous killer who has bestowed alot of power and determined to keep Ella safe whether she likes it or not. Ella was everything he wanted as soon as he layed his eyes on her.