Amelia Johnson has always kept her life under control - until the day she loses her father. Suddenly, she's left juggling responsibilities, emotions, and a quiet ache she can't seem to fix. The last person she expects to notice is Kyle Marshall - her longtime rival, the guy who's always had a smug grin and a snarky comment ready just for her. But now, Kyle's different. He shows up when she needs help. He doesn't push, doesn't ask for anything in return - and it leaves Amelia more confused than comforted. Kyle doesn't understand it either. He just knows that for the first time, he wants to be there for her, even if he can't explain why. Neither of them is ready for the way things start to shift - for the quiet moments, the unexpected trust, the feeling that maybe the person you thought you hated was exactly who you needed all along. Sometimes, the heart knows a sure thing long before you do.

Artemis Johnson has always believed she's better off alone. Independent to a fault, she's mastered the art of keeping people-and feelings-at arm's length, no matter how much her family wishes she'd let someone in. Then a stray duffle bag to the head at a hotel introduces her to Alex Roan-charming, persistent, and impossible to forget. With his stormy silver eyes and disarming honesty, Alex sees something in Artemis no one else has dared to look for. Their connection sparks instantly... until a disastrous encounter during a chaotic wedding weekend in L.A. tears them apart before they've even begun. Fate intervenes again in London, and this time, Alex isn't backing down. What starts as a fragile friendship soon becomes something more. But Artemis isn't the only one with walls-Alex carries shadows of his own, secrets buried deep beneath his easy smile. As their bond deepens, both must confront the darkness they've tried to hide. Because love can be the light that saves you... or the fire that burns everything down. Let the Light In is a slow-burn, emotional romance about two damaged souls learning that vulnerability is the bravest kind of love.

Eighteen year old Joi has a hard time coping with the feeling someone is watching her, as well as the danger in her own home from her relatives. One day she comes face to face with who wants her, who's been subconsciously plaguing her thoughts. The vampire, Hunter, has finally grabbed onto whom he's looking for. The tiny little human he enjoys tasting, but this time it comes to a header as he decides if she should be let go, or no longer let her live.

It's 2009, the city is buzzing, and Twilight: New Moon has just broken hearts all over again. Isobel never thought she'd be one of them-sitting in a Manhattan movie theatre, clutching popcorn and pain, mourning the boy who left her behind like she meant nothing. But New York has other plans. Enter Thad-an older, effortlessly cool Aussie studying at NYU, with a wicked smile and a promise: just one night to forget. One night to feel alive again. What begins as a spontaneous escape through the city's glittering streets turns into sixteen hours of laughter, stolen kisses, secrets shared in the dark, and a chemistry that burns too hot to ignore. It was never meant to last. But what if one night was only the beginning? One Night in NYC is a nostalgic, heart-thumping romance about the power of a single spark-and the night that changes everything.

Sixteen-year-old Selena Bryce can't wait for the new school term to start in her sunny corner of Jacksonville, Florida. With her best friends-Nelly, Mia, Shanice, and Bianca-by her side, life feels as bright as the beach in summer. Between late-night group chats, inside jokes, and family dinners filled with laughter, everything seems perfectly in place. Except for one thing: Jason Jacobson. Selena's had a quiet crush on Jason for as long as she can remember, but when he suddenly starts asking her to hang out, her excitement turns into a mix of butterflies and panic. What if he's just being nice? What if saying yes changes everything-especially with her friends watching it all unfold? As January unfolds, Selena learns that friendship, courage, and first love can be as unpredictable as Florida weather-but just as full of sunshine if you're brave enough to face it.

Bianca Castro has always been the confident one-or at least that's what her friends think. But behind her bright smile hides a secret she can't bring herself to share: her relationship with a certain hot senior football player isn't what anyone believes it to be. After one terrible night and a trip to Miami meant to clear her head, Bianca starts to see what she's really been running from. Enter Michael Mitchell-sweet, awkward, and nothing like the guys she's used to. He's never been good at talking to girls, but something about Bianca makes him want to try. Back at school in January, with Selena and Jason happily together, Bianca is left wondering if she can let herself fall for someone real this time-or if she's too scared to trust her heart again. Because sometimes, the hardest person to be honest with... is yourself.

Neela Simmons has always been good at keeping secrets-like the real reason she can't stop eating Twizzlers, or why she spent the whole summer shut away from the world. But when Leo Marshall, the new guy with a smile like sunrise, walks into her life, Neela begins to wonder if it's finally safe to let someone in. Just as she starts to feel the warmth of friendship-and maybe something more-ghosts from her past resurface, dragging old lies from Washington into her Jacksonville life. Luckily, Nelly isn't alone. With Selena, Jason, Michael, Bianca, Mia, and Benjamin by her side, she's learning that healing isn't about forgetting-it's about believing again. Because sometimes, the heart needs a little light to find its way back home.

"You are mine, Estrellita. You have always been mine," he whispered to the night. "And I tend to take care of what belongs to me. Especially when it comes to you." In the next instant, his lips met mine, drawing away the chill and replacing it with his warmth. The sensation of his skin against mine was like a fire, and my pussy throbbed, ignited with desire. I was stirred by the Devil's touch. I was twistedly aroused by the Devil. *** Silent Rivers. Silent Tears. Roaring Courage. In the tranquil town of LarksVille, a web of deceit, cruelty, and hidden wounds lies hidden. Anastasia, a brilliant and determined college student, becomes an unlikely saviour as she exposes tormentors who have terrorized Preston University for too long. Beneath the idyllic surface of this small, close-knit community, Anastasia peels back layers of secrets, betrayal, and long-held grudges, uncovering a haunting history of bullying that has shattered lives and left scars both seen and unseen. But when suddenly the hunter becomes the prey, who's going to save the hunter? They have only one clue. A common pattern. A cryptic message, "Devil." With every revelation, Anastasia inches closer to the truth, but she also draws nearer to the shadows that threaten to consume her. Yet, as Ana navigates through the complexities of justice, she finds herself entangled in a chilling game. A stalker, equally compelling and dangerously enigmatic, emerges from the shadows. Despite the alluring warmth of Lorenzo, Ana remains haunted by the chilling presence of the Devil, her relentless and fearsome stalker. Who is the "Devil"? A psycho killer with a mind of intelligence or a victim seeking revenge? If so, then who's next? As Anastasia finally confronts the darkness lurking in her community, another web of truth thrives. "The ending is only the beginning."

A SHORT STORY - saving before drowning. __________________ How many of you could find a real friend to rely on? We think we can deceive fate but fate has its own twisted wheels. Before counting start backwards, let's see if Elan & Evan can sort out their life in the berry-cherry leaves which start to wither as the wind runs forward. (Not your typical love story. TW: mental-health issues, abuse etc)

A short story- It begins at the end - prompt by @Romance Life is a thrilling adventure, if you sought after something, it gets determined to give you something else. Can you find out significant anything or anyone in this nerve wracking journey?