The oleander is a beautiful flower that represents love, destiny, and understanding. However, when consumed, this flower is incredibly toxic; even deadly. Dahlia Davies is a college drop-out, struggling to run her father's flower shop. The bills are piling up and she's in over her head. One day, a gorgeous and mysterious man named James "Bucky" Barnes walks into her shop to buy some flowers for his mother. What Dahlia doesn't know is that he's the most ruthless and power hungry gangster in Los Angeles with a lot of blood on his hands, and his entry into Dahlia's life will change things forever. **This fic features Dark!Mafia!Bucky and heavy themes. Please see the first chapter for content warnings (PLEASE READ THEM). This fic is 18+. You are responsible for your own media consumption.** [CURRENTLY BEING EDITED]

CAPTIVE /'kaptiv/ noun A person who has been taken prisoner/kept within bounds or under control/whose ability to move or act freely is suppressed ▪︎▪︎▪︎ When M fails her last mission, she finds herself in a cell once again, until one day she wakes at the Avengers' compound, looking in the same blue eyes she's been hunting for years. After Keller's death she learns a bounty's been set on her death, so M flees into exile - with Bucky. Hiding in plain sight with the help of Madripoor's crime lord. To extinguish what's left of Hydra. To kill Rumlow. To run from their pasts or learn to finally accept them. ▪︎▪︎▪︎ Major trigger warning for the whole story. [100.000 to 120.000 words]

Penelope Levine has been "promised" to notorious mafia boss, Brock Rumlow, in order to pay a family debt. The night before her wedding, she meets James Barnes, the owner of Underworld, one of the most infamous nightclubs in New York. Their spark is intense and leaves a lasting impression on James, who has been searching for a Queen to rule his kingdom. Quickly, James becomes obsessed with Penelope, and is willing to start an all-out war with Rumlow for the woman he loves. Modern Mafia AU/Hades and Persephone inspired. BECOMES A STUCKY/OC FIC. COMPLETE - SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Dark Mafia!James 'Bucky' Barnes x OC AU Sofía Castillo is eclectic, charismatic, and strong-willed. She has always wanted a life outside of her destiny as the daughter of Máximos Castillo, Lord of Mexico's elite drug cartel. James Barnes is ruthless and perspicacious, the leader of the one and only Barnes Mafia. Taking over his father's legacy was his dream and now he's got it. Unfortunately, he just needs to settle international disputes with the cartel in Mexico to further his power. Little does James know, he'll have to meet the untamed Sofía in order to get what he wants...and more. This story is 18+ and the warnings/tags will be listed in the introduction. DO NOT TRANSLATE OR REPOST

Dark!James 'Bucky' Barnes/OC AU ~~~ Margaret Everlee is a terribly timid little thing. Living her life as a struggling artist in New York, trying to find her place in the world. That is until the CEO with a dark past, James Barnes sets his sights on her. His infatuation is instantaneous, becoming a man possessed. Desperately needing her to be his own little doll and willing to take down anyone that gets in his way. This story is 18+. Specific tags in the first chapter.

James 'Bucky' Barnes/OC AU ~~~ The year is 1973. All Dove Rogers wanted was a relaxing summer. Just one last hoorah before being thrust into adult life. Yet everything shifts when her new houseguest- and long-standing enemy- Bucky Barnes, arrives. In the thick of sun-kissed relaxation, the two of them are forced to face the awakening and burning desire growing between them. Enemies to Lovers/First Love This story is 18+. Specific tags in the first chapter. (I'll update them as I go)

~Bucky Barnes x OC~ ↠ Steve Rogers and Leila fall in love and marry knowing they can't see color with each other. Until Leila is introduced to Steve's best friend, Bucky Barnes...and starts to see color. Suddenly, Bucky and Leila are pulled into the complex whirlwind of betrayal and lust as they find this new world of color, and each other, completely captivating. cover: stevesconverse All rights to Marvel Comics for the characters. I have my own rights to the other characters I've created. Loosely based on the TikTok POV series by serenaivory This story is 18+, so I've put the specific tags in the Introduction. #6 🥇 buckybarnes (8/7/21) DO NOT TRANSLATE OR REPOST