He wasn't just my best friend. He was my architect. Ela Miller is "clumsy." She's the girl who loses her keys, fails her bio-labs, and relies on her genius best friend, Liam Vance, to keep her world upright. When their parents leave them alone for a month during a record-breaking storm, Liam offers to teach her the "lessons" she's missed out on-how to kiss, how to touch, how to know a man. But as the rain pours, the "puppy-eyed" boy-next-door starts to slip. Every touch is too practiced. Every "accidental" encounter feels like a trap. And the security cameras in the house? They aren't for her protection. They're for his viewing. Ela thinks she's the teacher. She has no idea she's the prey. By the time the sun comes out, Liam doesn't just want her heart. He wants her name, her future, and every breath she takes. He's been planning this for twenty-one years. And he's tired of playing nice. He didn't become obsessed because he didn't understand love-he became obsessed because he thought he understood it too well. Growing up, he saw a kind of love that felt safe, constant, and complete, and somewhere along the way, he started believing that this was the only way life could feel whole. So when he met her, he didn't just see a person-he saw the possibility of recreating that same world. And slowly, without even realizing it, his love turned into something heavier... something that needed to hold on too tightly, just to feel secure. She wasn't unaware-she was just never taught to trust herself. Growing up, every decision was made for her, every mistake corrected, every thought quietly replaced by someone else's "better" way. So when he stepped in to guide her, it didn't feel like control... it felt familiar. He didn't take her independence away-she had never really learned to hold onto it in the first place. And when care starts to look like control, it becomes almost impossible to tell the difference.

When Serena enters a new workplace, she has one rule; stay focused- no matter what. It soon turns out to be easier said than done when she meets her new boss. Valentino is strict, the epitome of difficult and much to her dismay; unbelievably fucking hot. She's determined to ignore the attraction she feels to him for the sake of keeping her job. But what Serena doesn't know is that Valentino can't get her out of his his head. He thinks about her everywhere. He feels captivated by her. He wants her. And he hates every moment of it.

Alessia had rules. She didn't do drama, didn't take nonsense from any man. Until him. For Cassian, she broke every one. A cliché, impossible mother in law? She handled it. Missed dinners because of work? She served herself double and waited anyway. Too tired to spend time together? She embraced the quiet hours alone. She forgot her limits, abandoned her rules. All for him. Until her. The one rule she couldn't break, the limit she couldn't cross. She saw him with her. Broken, she left and whispered a wish she never thought would come true: that she had never met him. The wish was granted. Alessia woke up and didn't remember him. But now Cassian is the one waiting. Running against time to be near her. Chasing every moment, following every rule, just so she might remember him again. And if she can't... Can he remember it all for both of them? © IcecreamSundae5. All rights reserved.

Step-brother bully enemies to lovers romance. I met them once before, many years ago at our parents wedding, they had made it very clear then we would never be family and I was happy with that, I didn't want three brothers, especially not sanctimonious jocks like them. and anyway I would never see them, they lived across the others side of the county with my dad and their mum and I lived with my mom. Any time I had seen my dad since then, had been at my grandparents house when they had gone to see their dad. But now everything had changed and I would have to live with them...

What happens when the star baseball player hits a home run into the art studio window? ***** All Sadie Lane Garner needed to make herself happy was a canvas and paintbrush. With copious projects due and little studio time, she volunteers to clean the art building in exchange for after-hour use of the university art supplies. But, she doesn't foresee the loud baseball games outside the workshop windows, the near-perfect view of the field, or the sight of devious, dark-haired athlete, Elijah Preston, known for his charm and home runs. And it doesn't take long for Sadie to find out he also has the perfect view of her. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Completed, 80-85k words Stand Alone novel [previously named The Art of Falling] Cover photo from Pexels edited on Canva Copyright of Anna Steffey All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. -- ONLY POSTED TO WATTPAD

His teeth grazes the cartilage of my ear and my hands grasp his shirt in fists tightly. "Stop." I demand softly but he grips my waist even tighter burning me inside out at the touch. "That's the last thing you want me to do." Noah Anderson works for the country's most opulent cruise company, so it's no surprise when obscenely affluent and famous guests board; however, Jax Hudson is quite a surprise. Multimillionaire Jax Hudson chooses to take a month vacation from his hectic schedule and go on a cruise, but he has no idea that little miss Noah will steal his heart without even trying. Cover done by @averynoelledesigns on ig #2 in Romance in August #1 in Humour in August

He rules the streets. She can break him-or save him. *** For four years, Daria Ryan has been running from the past, hiding her scars in a small town shadowed by notorious motorcycle gangs. Living with her best friend and his girlfriend, her life is safe, predictable... until a single moment changes everything. Damien Spencer, feared leader of the River Gods, doesn't do attachments. Known only as "The Monster," he rules the streets with an iron fist. But when his path crosses Daria's, the ruthless façade crumbles, revealing a man consumed by darkness-and an irresistible desire. Daria knows Damien is trouble. His world is deadly, and his touch is dangerous. But their chemistry is electric, and with every forbidden kiss, she's pulled deeper into his arms-and his secrets. As rival gangs close in and old enemies resurface, Daria is forced to face the truth: loving Damien could get her killed, but walking away might shatter her heart forever. In a world of monsters, how far will love go before it breaks? *** WATTPAD HQ FEATURED - From Our Creators [18+] - contains descriptive sexual content, strong language and other mature themes. [PREVIEW ONLY. NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON RADISH FICTION]

"I said, leave" I warn her. She scoffed and cursed in Russian under her breath. But made her way to the door. "It was nice meeting you" she addressed Maya who I think passed out. I walked to the pole and started untying her hands. I did it slowly so I wouldn't hurt her already bleeding fingers. She is going to be in a lot of pain tomorrow. I caught her before she fell and her face contracted in pain. My suit had blood on it as well, not that I cared. I carried her against my chest looking at her face. Her hair was a different kind of red. God, I fucked up big time, she will kill me. I walked with her in my arms out of the basement. "Oh god" I hear, I walked into the living room. It was filled with Aria and some of her friends, also Enzo and Alessio, who was shaking his head at me when he saw Maya. "Who is she" I hear the girls whispering "Call the doctor," I tell them carrying her upstairs to my room. Lorenzo ... Cold. Ruthless. Killer. I am respected and feared by all. I wasn't put on this earth to love or be loved. I was put to be a killer, to be feared. When I find a strange girl in my club, killing two of my best costumers. I don't let her live out of compassion. She's a trinket, my plaything. *Only chapters 1-20 are available on here*

Sidney with her desperate need to live her life away from her hometown, took off as soon as her diploma was passed to her. Spending her college years in a different city she was surprised when she caught the eyes of a tall muscular, mysterious, and scary man. Riccardo was a cold and brutal man but like every mafia man he found a soft spot for the beauty that ran through his mind. He ran the city with an iron fist and he wasn't about to give her or his empire up. He was determined to keep his life a secret from her but all secrets get out at some point, when would it come out was the question. Sidney had some strong morals, she always stuck with them, she was determine, stubborn, hard working but most of all she wasn't for the drama. •Needs Major editing and I mean A LOT, so in the process of that•

"Why did you do it Eli?!", I growl with tears falling down my cheeks. Eli just stares at me with no emotion and then looks down to the ground. "Fucking answer me!", I hiss my hands flying everywhere. "It's in my nature I'm a bad boy", Eli grits his teeth. "How can you not think of me?! Your going to leave me alone " Eli murdered someone, he can be facing years or even life in prison! Just thinking about this situation makes me sick to my stomach I stood there shocked by his reaction. "It's over Gia!", Eli scowls with no emotion. "W-what?!", I scoff. "I said it's fucking over what part don't you understand?!", Eli shouts anger in his eyes. "Why? I don't understand!", I tremble. "I don't love you anymore!", He snaps. "You said you'll always love me forever? How can you just lose love for me so easily?!", I yell tears bursting out of my eyes. "I lied, I don't fucking love you anymore now get the fuck out of my life!", He shouts his hands flying all over the place. My legs suddenly give out on me causing me to drop to the ground from how bad I was shaking. I'm now on my knees hugging myself as I sob so loud. "FUCK YOU I FUCKING HATE YOU! I GAVE YOU ALL OF ME, MY VIRGINITY, I BELIEVED YOUR PROMISES, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY I TRUSTED YOU! I-I HOPE YOU ROT IN JAIL!", I clench my fists as I stand up turning my heel around storming out of the visitation room. The door slams shut as I look down the hallway. Turning around back to stare at the door behind me. The thought of Eli not being mine anymore kills me. All of the promises, plans, and us growing old together went down the toilet. I lift my hand up placing it on the steel cold door as I squeeze my eyes shut causing one last tear to slide down my cheek. "Goodbye my love" DO NOT COPY/REPRODUCE OR USE ANY OF THE TEXT IN THIS STORY! I WILL TAKE LEGAL ACTIONS IF NECESSARY! Book Cover by Giavannih