"You know Eve, at some point you're going to realize that you can't make it through life on your own. I just hope when that time comes, it doesn't break you in the process." Taken aback I grit my teeth in discomfort. "Well, I've gotten this far on my own," I snap, "and you know what they say: if it's not broke, don't fix it." But deep down I knew the truth; I was broken and I had been for a while. •-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-• Evelina Joyce has had to fight for everything in her life, literally. As the sole supporter of her little sister, she participates in underground bare-knuckle brawling where all types of people come to watch and bet on her fights. Over the past few years Eve has developed the reputation of being ruthless in the ring as well as in the streets, and that's just how she likes it. The less people you let in, the less you get hurt. But what happens when Eve meets Renan Mathews, a secretive dancer who longs for the day he can choreograph award winning numbers and finally prove to his parents that following his dreams can be just as lucrative as following in the footsteps of his father, an internationally revered celebrity lawyer. Will Renan's optimistic view of what could-be soften the heart of Eve and finally convince her to let go and let people in, or will Renan hurt her just like she knew he would and harden her heart forever?

Oikawa is alone. And telling Iwa will be hard. {Angst/Fluff Story] Highest Ranking: #5 in Iwaoi

Two reclusive people meet in a charity soup kitchen in a down-and-out area of London, and their mutual attraction tempts them to follow their hearts. Both know that breaking out of their social shells risks revisiting buried traumas, but it might relieve their loneliness. Valerie has been celibate since she was drugged and raped, and she now concentrates on three things - running her corporate empire, maintaining a low profile and guiding her inquisitive daughter through puberty. Lorne is still grieving a fiancée who died years before, but when he meets Valerie, his dormant desires waken. With little information beyond her first name, he takes a bold step and invites her to Valentine's Day dinner. Their relationship escalates with blinding speed and all the comforts of a billionaire lifestyle, but the bliss is interrupted by a smear campaign on social media. Valerie's rapist is out of prison and looking for revenge. She wants to crawl back into her shell, but Lorne's love and acceptance continue drawing her out. Though dark aspects are threaded through the story's background, the overbearing theme is a lighthearted and feel-good romance. _____________________________________________________________________________________ I portray the wealthy lifestyle and all its appurtenances through experience, having made my first million in the 1980s when that small amount could still buy something.

Aldrick is obsessed with finding his grandfather's treasure. More than half a century and seventeen voyages have failed to locate his ships after they wrecked in Windward Passage, deeply-laden with pirate plunder and homeward-bound from the Caribbean in 1679. Elizabeth, the firstborn of Baron Leigh, was raised in Warwickshire, about as far from the sea as is possible in Britain. Recently betrothed to Aldrick, she doesn't want him to sail out of her life. First Place Winner in Round One and Shortlisted in the Open Novella Contest 2019 and now expanded into a full-length novel.

All Ysanne Moreau wants is to return home so she can say goodbye to the man she loved and lost. She's not looking for a friend, and she's definitely not looking for a new love. But when she is attacked and injured on the road, her best chance of survival lies with a wandering peasant boy. Edmond Dantes has nothing and no one. The last thing he expects is to discover that vampires are real and that one needs his help. Taking shelter from the brutal winter, Ysanne and Edmond soon discover that they need each other to survive. But as their friendship begins to blossom into something more, Ysanne realises that in order to move on to her future, she needs to let go of her past. And she's not sure she can do that.

When a deadly disease ravages the town of Holmsley, Frankie and her friends find themselves trapped inside a military-blockaded quarantine zone. ***** A story that was first published in 2014 and feels more relevant than ever. Fifteen-year-old Frankie and her friends must find their way out of quarantine if they want to survive. As the body count rises, Frankie realizes that this is no ordinary quarantine and no one is coming to help. Once infected, the sick become crazed and violent, while fear turns other survivors to savages. And who or what are the mysterious figures Frankie keeps seeing around town? It seems she'll have to unravel the dark truth behind it all if she wants to get out alive... Content and/or trigger warning: This story describes disease outbreaks and contains scenes of violence, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Meet the main character - you ✨ One day your whole world crumbles around you. Literally. The sky splits, and everyone you know turns into dust. You escape to the thousands of glowing portals to any dimension imaginable. Only you are trapped, and hundreds of other you-s don't seem to care. That's when a stranger appears and offers you a card, a key to any world. The price is high, and yet you take the chance. Your adventure begins at the Crossroads. 🪐 Episode 2. You and the Mage set out on a field trip! 🚀 Prepare to travel across the universe: Cups, Wands, Pentacles - peoples with stitched mouths and half-felines. Also, apparently, the Black Emperor's back (scary!), Maze is out there to get you, and the Sun guards her twin's secrets. Your card is the key to any world, but can you wield it properly and will that be enough to survive? ☄️ Episode 3. Welcome to the Black Castle! Make yourself at home, 'cause the Black Emperor won't let you leave anyway. The Black Empress couldn't be more friendly, never mind a few attempts at your life. The Mage is not by your side, thanks to his cousin, and Maze certainly haven't given up on your card... The Black Emperor is himself, which is everything but what you expected of him. Buckle up, it's time to face up all of your worst fears!