A short story about love, loss and a new beginning. Twenty years have already passed since the death of his beloved Rose, but Ron is still unable to move on. One of the reasons he still suffers so much, might be the cruel, mysterious letters-- letters accusing him of murder. Will Lily, his best friend, be able to help him? Will Ron be willing to start a new life, after all this time?

@YARomance Undiscovered Book of the Month, December 2022 Multiple times featured. The magic of first love, set against the backdrop of a small island hidden beneath a mysterious fog. At first sight, the tiny Foggy Island promises Liam an uneventful summer, with the haunting prospect of starting a new school at the end of it. But does this magical, sleepy place hide something else? Is there something, someone lurking beneath the fog, expecting him? Maybe an old mystery waiting to be solved? Trigger warning: An old case of suicide is mentioned in the story. It is a part of the unsolved mystery from the Victorian Era and doesn't directly affect any of the main characters. This story was crafted around three short words : a broken key, an old book, a smell of rain.

After six years in a progressive French boarding school, eighteen-year-old Lady Alice returns to her family's estate in Surrey, dreading the fate that awaits her-- debutante balls, an arranged marriage, and a life she does not want. She would have preferred to stay in France, teaching and writing love tales rather than living one dictated by others. Once cast aside by her own father and a stepmother, Alice finds their sudden desire for reconciliation hollow. Only her childhood best friend, Michael, Marquess Lovelace, seems like a true comfort. But as she settles back into her former home, something strange begins to happen. A black rabbit, eerily familiar, appears in the shadows-- just like the one that belonged to Edmond, her long-forgotten imaginary friend. And then she meets Count D'Arcy, the enigmatic and elusive neighbour whose presence unsettles her. His eyes, his voice, his very being remind her of Edmond. Could it be him? Or is her mind playing tricks on her? As the social season unfolds, Alice finds herself tangled in a web of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. The past and present blur, forcing her to question what is real, what is illusion, and whether love can exist beyond the bounds of reason. In the haunting halls of her childhood home and under the watchful gaze of Count D'Arcy, Alice must uncover the truth before she loses herself to the unknown. ~~~ My entry for the ONC 2025 based on the prompt 105: Your childhood imaginary friend, who disappeared years ago, suddenly returns - only this time, they're real.

When a finance student steps into the spotlight as an understudy for the hottest stage show in town, she discovers that the greatest drama isn't just on stage-it's falling for her leading man and risking everything for a life she never dared to dream. Liv, a pragmatic finance student, never imagined herself on stage-until a chance encounter lands her the understudy role for Queen Astrielle in a secretive, high-profile stage adaptation of the global romatasy phenomenon Nights of Flame and Frost. For Liv, it's the perfect summer gig: paid, exciting, and a chance to watch real actors at work. Her mother would be furious if she found out, but Liv is determined to seize this rare opportunity for herself. Thrown into a close-knit cast, Liv quickly bonds with Tiffany, the dazzling leading lady, and finds herself mentored by theatre veterans. But when Tiffany can't perform, Liv is thrust into the spotlight-and into the arms of Ryan Reeves, the brooding, fiercely talented leading man. Their on-stage chemistry is electric, but off-stage, Ryan is guarded and aloof. As rehearsals intensify, Liv and Ryan's connection deepens, blurring the line between performance and reality. Liv must navigate backstage drama, her own insecurities, and the growing tension with Ryan, all while hiding her new life from her controlling mother. With the show's opening night looming, Liv faces a choice: return to her safe, predictable path in finance, or risk everything for a future she never dared to dream of. Stage Kiss is a romance with heat, heart, and plenty of drama, exploring themes of self-discovery, belonging, and the courage to step into the spotlight.

Watty Award winner for HQ Love. Curvy Evianna has it all - as the host of a number one talk show, she's adored by millions of Australian TV viewers, has a gorgeous co-star and cash to burn. But the plus-sized role model is desperately lonely, battling the body issues that keep her isolated while lusting hopelessly over the delectable man beside her on screen. Realising she can't experience love until she learns to make peace with herself, Evi decides she needs to make some big changes to her life, leaving her safe chair behind the desk and embracing a new adventure. She'll discover self-love, passion and a whole lot about herself as she explores what it really means to be beautiful on the inside.

By all accounts, Charlotte Hastings should be happy with her grandmothers match; Alexander Thatch is a nobleman, third in line for the throne. But Charlotte has always dreamed of a Love Match, and this certainly is not that. This feels like a cold business transaction. As Charlotte is whizzed across ballrooms, she can't help but wish for something more, and she wonders if the thing she has been dreaming of all her life is in the attractive serving boy on her Grandmothers estate, that she can't seem to stay away from. However, the more she gets to know Alexander the more she likes him. It seems Charlotte is to make an impossible choice, both with horrible repercussions.

In which a wrong number leads to the right kind of chaos... When a guy accidentally texts a random number in a desperate bid to reach his friend, the last thing he expects is for the stranger on the other end to be so persistent, so sarcastic, and so completely irritating. Enter the girl who's having way too much fun with his frustration, sending him a mix of ridiculous texts and unsolicited nicknames. What starts as a mix-up quickly turns into an ongoing battle of wit, insults, and way too many "pumpkins" thrown in for good measure. Despite all the sarcasm, the messages start to mean more than either of them could have expected, and soon he's wondering if maybe he's found more than just a wrong number. One wrong text. Endless sarcasm. And a connection neither of them could ever have predicted. Highest Ranking: #2 in Dialogue Story- 16th Sep 2025 #3 in Dialogue- 16th Sep 2025

A girl obsessed with the sea, a boy who became her entire ocean. Cordelia lives a solitary peaceful life. Her days are full of books, sweets and sun. With a heart fallen for picnics by a quiet lake, she dreams of dancing in the sun on a beach when one unexpected encounter changes her entire life by simply being in it. A short story about healing love, gentle souls and beautiful moments of life.

In Liberty Rose, Alabama, Annie Faye Carter runs her family's tea bar and minds her own business. That is, until the city council decides her land is perfect for their latest development project. When Annie refuses to sell, the threats start. Anonymous notes. Break-ins. Warnings that make it clear: the city council will do whatever it takes to get what they want. Enter Kane Mercer, a real estate lawyer who's seen this kind of corruption before. Together, they start digging-and uncover a conspiracy that runs deeper than either imagined. A network of powerful men who've been buying up Liberty Rose piece by piece, silencing anyone who gets in their way. As the danger escalates, so does what's growing between Annie and Kane. In a fight this dirty, falling for each other might be the only thing keeping them sane. To save her town, Annie will have to trust a man she barely knows. To win this fight, they'll need each other-in ways neither expected.

[18+] PR rising star Sienna Stuart has spent years perfecting her image, but her first big client - a recovering metal band with a brooding frontman - threatens to undo it all. Devon McCall wants nothing to do with fame, filters, or the woman hired to reshape their image, but when a month-long tour throws them into close quarters, sparks fly. As Sienna's polished persona begins to crack, she'll have to decide what's more terrifying: losing control, or being truly seen. [2x featured story] [extended synopsis inside] Copyright 2024-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]