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The Weight of Wanting by watermelonlipgloss
The Weight of Wanting
watermelonlipgloss
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  • Parts 13
Isolde "Izzy" Ravenscroft-brilliant, enigmatic, magnetic. The kind of girl who keeps her distance, yet draws everyone in with an unspoken allure. She's old money, legacy, and the beloved, but quietly mysterious, girl of Easton High. He's Elias Reyes. Just moved from California with his two dads after his mom chose to stay behind and remarry. His family isn't wealthy, but they're close, honest, and full of love. He doesn't have privilege or polish, but he's got raw charm, ambition, and a quiet kind of obsession when it comes to Isolde. From the moment he sees her? It's an obsession. Girls notice Elias immediately-including Marley Davenport, Easton's cheer captain and resident it-girl. But he couldn't care less. His attention is fixed entirely on Isolde. He learns her rhythm, the way she lingers, the subtle way she keeps people at arm's length, the moments when she seems to vanish into the shadows of the school halls. Elias is all quiet confidence and persistent charm. He helps Isolde with her projects, listens carefully when she speaks, and leaves small, thoughtful gifts-things he knows she'll appreciate. It's not for attention, not for status. He just wants to know her. But Isolde? She's guarded. Too guarded. Raised with expectations and a legacy to maintain, she's careful with who gets too close. She likes Elias-too much for her own good-but he's not the kind of boy her family or inner circle would approve of. And Marley? She's quick to remind Isolde of that. Marley has always envied Isolde. So she hides her jealousy beneath a smile, pretending to be friends with Isolde, while biding her time. She seduces Elias, using his vulnerability to betray Isolde and ensure she finds out.
A Bitter-Sweet Deception by NovelsbyDalia
A Bitter-Sweet Deception
NovelsbyDalia
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  • Votes 5,417
  • Parts 30
(A short Novel) Valentina, a dedicated nurse and loving wife, is ready to start a family...but life has other plans. As she navigates the emotional world of expectant mothers and long hospital shifts, a young pregnant patient draws unexpected attention.
Fractured Ties  by Mandee1603
Fractured Ties
Mandee1603
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  • Votes 6,642
  • Parts 23
She had his heart, his future, and the kind of love people envy. But when the girl from his past reappears armed with old memories and a too-familiar smile. Everything begins to shift. Loyalties blur, trust fractures, and the life she thought was unshakable slowly begins to slip away.
Sanctuary of the Heart by plzdontreport
Sanctuary of the Heart
plzdontreport
  • Reads 55,116
  • Votes 1,912
  • Parts 15
Can love survive betrayal? A story about a couple's journey through heartbreak and possible healing as they fight to rebuild their shattered trust and rediscover the enduring power of their bond.
He Changed My Story by Naaz84
He Changed My Story
Naaz84
  • Reads 213,878
  • Votes 11,278
  • Parts 41
Seren thought she had everything, a loving husband, a peaceful life, and a future full of promises. But when trust is shattered and the lines between friendship and betrayal blur, her world begins to crumble. Faced with manipulation, emotional wounds, and unbearable loneliness, Seren walks away, hoping to disappear for good. But love, even when broken, has a way of holding on. "He Changed My Story" is an emotional journey through heartbreak, healing, and the painful beauty of finding your voice again even when it feels like no one's listening. Highest Rankings🎖️ #1 in angst #1 in angstwithhappyending #1 in cheating #1 in betrayal #1 in grovel # 1 in redemption # 1 in betray # 1 in sorrow # 1 in owoman # 2 in otherwoman # 3 in sad # 12 in heartbreak # 12 in struggle # 20 in emotional
The Price of a Title by HopingForTheBest44
The Price of a Title
HopingForTheBest44
  • Reads 22,423
  • Votes 1,598
  • Parts 54
When Henry, the Duke of Clearhaven, meets the captivating Lady Elizabeth, their undeniable connection promises a future filled with love and prestige. But a scandal involving her father forces Henry to make a heart-wrenching choice. Now, years later, with a marriage unraveling and betrayal lurking in the shadows, Henry must confront his past and the woman he once loved. Will Elizabeth allow herself to love him again, or will the price of a title prove too steep for both their hearts? *Please note that I do not own any of the images I have used in my story.
A Storm of Stars by Your-Typical-Hero
A Storm of Stars
Your-Typical-Hero
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  • Votes 3,586
  • Parts 40
Avelin has spent the last eight months paying for a crime she did not commit, married to a man who hates her. When the night of her twenty-fifth birthday finally comes, she spreads her wings for the first time and leaves the nightmare that is the court of Cairavelle behind. Asterion has spent the last eight months living a lie and extracting his pound of flesh from the wrong hide. When he finally realizes the extent of his mistakes, and what the price for them will be, he is prepared to fix what he broke or die trying. And he just might have to. Now, with the royal families and their courts in shambles, the hidden world of the Alatus is about to collapse in on itself. Avelin and Asterion must find a way to hold it all together, or risk losing everything and everyone they have ever loved.
WORK IN PROGRESS: Padon and Adira by GroveltoHEA
WORK IN PROGRESS: Padon and Adira
GroveltoHEA
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  • Votes 30,358
  • Parts 35
My fiance was due back from his year-long deployment today. His job was dangerous, the area he was in even more so, which led to me keeping my heartbreaking news to myself so he wouldn't be distracted while he was overseas. Little did I know, he'd already been distracted. And she let me know it.
Leather and Ledgers by clever_name22
Leather and Ledgers
clever_name22
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  • Parts 20
Fiona I live a simple life. It's boring but it's mine. I'm content with my job and the story the numbers tell me. Numbers don't lie, they don't promise things they can't follow through on. They are true and steady and I was good with that. Or at least I thought I was. Then I had to go and help one drunk girl and next thing you know I'm immersed in a Sons of Anarchy episode. Nothing makes sense in this world. He says I can count on him, but I can't seem to calculate if it's worth the risk. Bash I ride, I fight and I fuck. When I'm not doing that, I'm hanging out with my club brothers, running the garage I own and keeping an eye on my annoying little sister. When she gets herself in a jam, I'm taken aback by the owl eyed girl who swooped in to rescue her. As much as I tried, I couldn't shake her from my mind. As much as I wanted her to ask me for something, she didn't need anyone's help. What do I do when the first woman to actually hold my interest hasn't looked at me twice? I need her, how do I convince her she needs me too?
Falling Stars by CharmingArachnid
Falling Stars
CharmingArachnid
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  • Votes 5,152
  • Parts 51
Gemma Fletcher-Randolph has always done what was expected of her. The sheltered only child and heir of wealthy parents who had her late in life, tradition and decorum were the name of the game. She graduated university, had her debutante ball, married the man her elderly parents deemed a "smart match" ten years ago and settled into the life she had been preparing for since birth. Then, in a matter of months, her mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and has to be moved into a home. Her father falls from his horse while inspecting the fences surrounding the family winery, breaking his hip, and her father and husband's secrets come to light, destroying her perfect life. With the help of an old friend, Gemma brings them down with the force of a supernova.