In ancient Rome, a horrifying tradition existed: baby girls were often murdered at birth, viewed as weaker and less valuable than boys, who were considered fit for war and essential to society. Centuries later, echoes of this dark practice linger within certain mafia families. While the killings have stopped, a cruel alternative remains-selling their daughters to other families to avoid appearing weak in the cutthroat world of organized crime. The Hernandez family, with their reputation built on strength and loyalty, has raised eight sons. But when Stefano and Vittoria Hernandez finally welcome a baby girl, their joy is overshadowed by fear. Tradition demands sacrifice, and the family's survival in the mafia world hinges on the unthinkable. They are left with no choice but to give her up, a decision that will haunt them and ripple through their family for years to come.

They used to be inseparable as they grew up together. Now, she doesn't even want to look at his face, much less be in his presence. She had successfully avoided him for the last 4 years, but when her safety becomes gravely compromised and her parents go missing, she has no choice but to turn to him for help. He's willing to help. The only problem is, it's not for free.

"I fucking hate you." "You shouldn't really say things like that when my dick is up your ass, Norris." Two hot-headed athletes with overflowing rage and unwinding sex drive is very much never a good combo. Bryce and Ian never see eye to eye on things. Despite being caged in the same group of friends in the same swimming team of the - yes, you guessed it - same high school, the star swimmers of Norton High hadn't exactly made good first impressions to each other on the ill-fated day they met, and let's just say things spiraled horribly from there. The two rage-fueled boys always thought that they're in this feud for the long haul until one argument escalated into something that at no point in any of their lives would they allow to happen if only they did not get a little too out of control. Sex. There's a thin line between love and hate, and Bryce and Ian's barrier just keeps getting thinner and thinner. A.K.A. Bryce and Ian were fuckbuddies... up until they weren't. Status: Editing #1 in wattpride (10/03/20) #1 in bl (10/09/20) #1 in lgbtq (08/02/21) #1 in writtenwithpride (12/26/21)

She had her own apartment, her own job, and her own life. Nothing to drag her down. Everything was perfect. Her abusive parents weren't in the picture anymore and neither was he. Her past full of untold secrets was long behind her and she could start all over again. All of her stresses and worries should have gone away. Right? Or so she thought. It wasn't until she crossed his path that she realized just how foolish she was. To think that she could avoid the person who completely changed her life. To think that she could fall for him again. Start reading to discover the uncovered secrets and how they end up changing their lives for better or worse. Highest rankings: #22 in London (8/15/2022) Content Warning: This story includes things such as violence, abuse, and other triggering factors for readers.

Lucas Sawyer has gotten used to being forgotten. His twin brother Mark, captain and star quarterback, everyone's favorite, gets the spotlight. Lucas doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't go to parties. His life is safe and logical, and that's exactly how he likes it. But when his brother's football rival and worst enemy, Damien Castillo, starts work at the same small bakery, everything changes. Damien is Lucas' worst nightmare: an arrogant heartbreaker with a bad reputation, who threatens to ruin all his careful plans. Lucas hates him. Right? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This story was inspired by @hipstateasee's "Knight", and I have her permission. All credit to her for the great premise!