** Jon Bernthal fanfic ** **Older man trope** Naomi thought graduation night would be the beginning of her new life. Instead, she catches her longtime boyfriend cheating, gets blackout drunk, and ends the night with a bruised cheek and a broken heart. When her father's stern, older best friend, Jon, comes to her rescue, Naomi's life takes an unexpected turn. Forced to stay under his roof while her fathers on a work trip, she quickly learns that Lawson has rules-and she's determined to break every one of them. He's supposed to be the man protecting her. She's not supposed to start wanting him. And neither of them is prepared for what happens when the lines between them begin to blur.

In a world where heroes fall and secrets are more lethal than bullets, former Winter Soldier James "Bucky" Barnes has traded his metal arm for the power of a Congressman's handshake. Once America's nightmare, now he's Washington's golden boy, championing reform while quietly burying a past he's desperate to forget. Enemies to lovers on a deadly dance of covert operations, explosive political intrigue, and alliances more fragile than glass. In the shadows of power-who can you really trust? ___________ authors note: I love plot, teasing and smut's so I will try to combine all of them in this story. Friendly reminder like always - English isn't my first language and I'm dyslexic, so please be kind. Comments keep me motivated <3 [ across various marvel media ] Warning: I do use A.I to scan through spelling mistakes and grammar errors.

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.