"Of course, it is very limiting to be labeled a lesbian or queer writer. We live in a homophobic culture, and even people who aren't hateful per se assume they won't get anything from a queer book." - Michelle Tea She wasn't fond of her when they first met, she hated pretty girls. Pretty girls are always deceiving her, always leaving her in misery. And most of all, stupid. Like the wife she has, sometimes she is lesbian, and other months she can be straight. The woman she once loved turned into her nightmare. But this pretty girl turns out to fill her life more than anybody else could. She makes her smile, she is lovely, and she always knows how to make a good joke. Until a very tempting affair entangles them. She warms her bed, and she fills her life. She makes her feel loved, and she cherishes her with all her life. Her words are her commands. She is her everything. Ava fall first, but Celeste falls harder.

We made a simple deal-no feelings, just pleasure. But as our secret encounters turn into something deeper, the lines we swore we wouldn't cross start to blur. What started as pure hate is turning into something we can't ignore. Stuck between wanting to win and wanting each other, we have to face the truth: are we really ready to admit that our hearts have been writing a love story this whole time? Because if love at first sight exists, what about hate? ⚠️ Content Warning: This story contains mature themes, including violence, explicit language, and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.

They were rivals before they were lovers. Now they're just two hearts trying to beat quietly in a world that's always watching. Charlotte Austin is all ambition and control. Engfa Waraha is charm wrapped in chaos. At the office, they're competing for power, glory... and maybe something neither of them can name. But behind closed doors? Late nights turn into stolen kisses. Arguments turn into something far more dangerous. They swore no one could know. But jealousy has a way of slipping through the cracks... And falling for your rival? That was never part of the plan.

In a world divided by borders, legacy, and bloodshed, Engfa Waraha is Amanda Province's fiercest soldier-brave, loyal, and heartbreakingly alone. Manipulated by her secret lover and commanding officer, Alisha Winget, Engfa is sent to infiltrate the rival Austin Province under the guise of diplomacy. Her mission: seduce their newly crowned president, Charlotte Austin, uncover state secrets, and shatter her from within. But Charlotte is not what Engfa expected. Regal, seductive, and dangerously composed, she sees through lies with a single glance. In Charlotte's presence, Engfa feels something she's never known before-seen, desired... and free. As the line between duty and desire begins to blur, Engfa must decide who she truly is: a loyal weapon shaped by the hands of cruelty, or a woman ready to risk everything for love-even if it means betraying her homeland, her mission, and the only love she thought she ever knew. In the ashes of war and under the shadows of betrayal, two women from enemy worlds ignite a fire that could either unite the provinces... or burn them both alive.

Charlotte Austin has always been someone's wife, someone's mother, someone's daughter. At 28, she feels like she's lost herself in the roles she's been playing for years. Married to her high school sweetheart, Tom, and devoted to her spirited five-year-old daughter, Sophie, Charlotte's life is a carefully curated picture of perfection. But beneath the surface, she's drowning in the weight of expectations and the quiet ache of unfulfilled dreams. When Sophie starts kindergarten, Charlotte meets Engfa Waraha, the new teacher whose effortless charm and warmth immediately draw Sophie-and Charlotte-in. Engfa, still healing from a painful breakup, is starting over in a small town, determined to rebuild her life and find her place in the world. As Charlotte and Engfa's paths cross again and again, a tentative friendship begins to form. Through quiet conversations, stolen glances, and moments of unexpected vulnerability, they find solace in each other's company. But as their connection deepens, Charlotte begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself, her marriage, and the life she's built. In a town where everyone knows everyone, Charlotte and Engfa find themselves drawn together in ways they never expected. As their friendship deepens, they begin to question the paths they've been walking and the futures they've been too afraid to imagine. **"The Edge of Something New"** is a story about the quiet courage it takes to embrace change, the power of connection, and the possibility of love in the most unexpected places.

In Thailand, Engfa Waraha is well known as the most successful woman. As to why she is successful, goes over many people's heads. She is the CEO of Waraha Industries. Known to the public as a company that moves products through, in and out the country. Also a company that provides some of the most high end entertainment in Thailand. Nevertheless underground the busy streets of Bangkok, Engfa Waraha is also a powerful name as she is a well known Mafia Boss in the mafia world not many in Thailand know about. When Engfa has to find another model to represent her company, she meets the beautiful, fierce Charlotte Austin. A model known for her beauty and elegance. Both of them begin to realize how different they become when they start crossing a line with each other. A mafia boss and a model how complicated can things get anyway? ⚠️ We do not own pictures shown in this story. We just own the storyline. story contains: explicit language, sexual content, violence, drugs, weapons, etc. If this story is not your cup of tea, you are more than welcome to read another story that fits your preferences. We don't know that much about Thai culture so if there's anything we mess up or need to be corrected on, please feel free to do so. Reader discretion is advised - Thank you and enjoy.

To say Dr. Engfa Waraha loved order would be an understatement. She lived by routines-early morning runs, black coffee at 6:30 sharp, hospital rounds at 7:00, and silence by 9:00 p.m. She liked things clean, controlled, and quiet. Life as a surgeon demanded discipline, and she didn't just wear that title in the hospital-it was stitched into her soul. Everything in her life was precise, predictable, and preferably not pink. Then came Charlotte Austin. A wedding planner with a chaotic schedule, a colorful wardrobe, and a voice that always carried laughter, even in the middle of a storm. Charlotte was sunshine in human form-bright, disorganized, and constantly leaving a trail of glitter and half-drunk lattes behind her. She cried at every wedding, sang while she worked, and believed that love was life's greatest adventure. Their paths should've never crossed. But fate, or rather a very unfortunate (or blessed) apartment mix-up, had other plans. Now, thanks to a double-booked lease, they were stuck sharing a charming little townhouse in the heart of the city. Just until things got sorted, of course. Just for a few weeks. Engfa swore she could survive anything for a few weeks. But as mornings filled with Charlotte's humming, late nights turned into long talks, and the scent of peonies replaced the sterile sting of antiseptic... the doctor started to question whether order really meant peace. And Charlotte? She began to wonder if maybe the universe had brought her not just a roommate, but someone worth falling for. FULLY FANFICTION ENGFA WARAHA & CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

I am happy with my current boyfriend. That's what my heart tells me every day. But why did my heart pound vigorously like I was on fire that could combust every time I saw that woman? At this moment, my heart beats faster and hotter, anticipating something I meant to feel all this time. What does the heart want? Disclaimer: This story has nothing to do with the real life of the characters. Strictly fiction only!

At an elite university in Bangkok, Dr. Charlotte Austin and Dr. Engfa Waraha are legends in their own right-brilliant, respected, and secretly at war. Charlotte, a polished, British-educated literature professor, and Engfa, the magnetic head of the music department, clash at every faculty meeting, every interdisciplinary project, and especially when their students start comparing them. Their rivalry burns bright-but not brighter than the heat simmering just beneath the surface. When Meena, Charlotte's older sister, transfers into the university and begins dating Aoom, Engfa's fiercely loyal best friend, the walls between personal and professional start to crumble. Jealousy brews. Secrets unravel. And one night, behind a locked office door, everything changes. Enemies to lovers. Professors with grudges. Family entanglements. And after-hours encounters that threaten to ruin everything-or spark something no one can deny.