» Complete rewritten trilogy « 𝑻𝒘𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔. 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. Luna Carlyle, a Louisiana photographer, lives a quiet life until she uncovers a telepathic link to Amir Khan, a Pakistani geneticist and devout Muslim. Their connection is instant and undeniable, but it comes with a fatal price: meeting in person will kill them. When someone in Luna's inner circle mistakes her telepathic conversations for a psychotic break, she's betrayed and locked away in a psychiatric facility. Desperate to save the woman he loves but can never touch, Amir risks everything to orchestrate a daring escape. But freedom is short-lived. A shadowy organization hunting human anomalies has the pair in its crosshairs. Can two tethered souls survive a world determined to tear them apart, or will their first physical touch be their last? ~ 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆8 meets 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒆𝒔 meets 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 in this paranormal romantic thriller, where telepathic lovers risk death to defy an undercover organization. ~ ✧ 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 ✧ 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 ✧ 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐎𝐕 ✧ » The Tethered Trilogy « • Tethered Souls - BOOK ONE (COMPLETE) • The Tethered Ones - BOOK TWO (COMPLETE) • Tethered - BOOK THREE (COMPLETE) *** Not a supernatural story. No angels, faes, or supernatural beings are inside this series. *** Copyright © 2025 Lily J. Maris Exclusive to W A T T P A D, under the profile of OnceUponALily, and an 8-chapter excerpt is also posted on Inkitt under the username Lily_writes. 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫

| Three Books | * COMPLETE TRILOGY * Amir Khan and Luna Carlyle come from different worlds. She is a Louisiana photographer who lives with her daughter and fiancé, and he is a Pakistani geneticist. After they communicate telepathically, a deep and soulful bond is formed. However, Amir discovers a hidden truth about their connection: Tethered Souls are forbidden from physically meeting, or fatal consequences will occur. When Luna's friends and family witness her talking to him, they believe she is mentally ill and commit her to a psychiatric facility. Despite weeks of harsh treatments, she maintains her sanity and connection with Amir. Their love blossoms, and he risks everything to save her from the institution. But what happens next is far beyond anything either of them could have possibly imagined. A deep undercover organization that hunts human anomalies? They can't be real, can they? Tethered Souls is a paranormal fantasy that meets science fiction and contains violence, foul language, scenes of a sexual nature, and references to attempted sexual assault. Sense8xHeroesxStrangerThings ✧ 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 ✧ 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 ✧ 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐎𝐕 ✧ * Not a Werewolf, Vampire, or Supernatural storyline * » The Tethered Trilogy « • Tethered Souls - BOOK ONE (COMPLETE) • The Tethered Ones - BOOK TWO (COMPLETE) • Tethered - BOOK THREE (COMPLETE) Word count: 550,000 - 600,000 total Copyright © 2021 Lily J. Maris Exclusive to W A T T P A D

COMPLETED - When Isabella arrives at college, she's determined to keep her head in the books and go by unnoticed. Yet, life had other plans for her. When her new friend Mia drags her to her first ever College party and her path collides with Mia's brother both of them derail. Lukas is mysterious, tattoos tainting his skin, not afraid of cursing his thoughts out loud and isn't too happy with welcoming Isabella into their group of friends. However when Isabella seeks comfort with tall dark and handsome Drew, Lukas tries everything in his power to keep the two apart. Lukas is trouble, Isabella way too good to be his type, but still they can't stay away from each other. ❄️ "Lukas, are you hugging me? Is coldhearted Lukas hugging a girl?" My drunk tongue blurted out. "Shut up, I'm just keeping you from falling face down in the toilet." He whispered in my ear and I felt his breath against my skin. "Yeah right. You are soooo hugging me." I teased him knowing he was indeed hugging me, but he was too stubborn to admit it. "No, I'm not." He said, pulling me even closer to him before curving his lips against the skin behind my ear. He's such a goner... ❄️ NOTE: 👀 please ignore the way the first ten chapters are written. First book ever and that's noticeable. It gets so much better after those I promise.

Against my better judgment, I answer, "Look I told you, you have the wrong number," I say a bit too harshly. "I wish I was the girl you were looking for but I'm not." "You do, huh?" His husky voice fills my ear again and I shiver. What the hell is he going on about? "What are you talking about?" I ask confused. "That you wish you were the girl I was looking for," he says amused. I groan remembering exactly what I said and palm my face, "I said that huh?" "Uh huh!" *** Fallon Mathews is a waitress who works entirely too hard and too much. She is pretty, smart, and not shy. Alexander Grant is the owner of one of the hottest clubs around- which just so happens to be the same club that Fallon likes to go to in her free time. Oh did I also mention that he is the son of a well-known CEO? A billionaire? No!? Well, he is. He isn't a player, but he does sleep around a lot. After all, he is single. What happens after he is given the wrong number that just so happens to be, Fallon's? Love, friendship, heartache, drama, and tragedy all in one! **WARNING** There most likely will be lots of errors! This story is for mature readers ONLY! [18+] **This story contains violence, strong sexual content, strong language, and adult themes.** If you do not like these things, please do not attempt to read them. Thank you! Readers discretion IS advised!!! This story belongs to me and is ONLY posted on Wattpad and should not be found anywhere else. Please inform me if you see this story anywhere other than on here and under my profile, thank you!

[Read my revision! Not this version! The storyline has altered a lot!] UNEDITED After being captured by a sinister organization because of their telepathic abilities, an American and Pakistani fall in love as they fight for their lives. ***** Two complete strangers discover a shared telepathic connection. They are tethered to each other and learn they aren't the only ones. Amir Khan, a geneticist in Pakistan, and Luna Carlyle, a photographer in Louisiana, belong to The Tethered Ones, a private community of superhumans. Despite being far apart, and the potential threat of never being able to meet physically, they fall in love. But what might happen to them when a dangerous organization gets in the way? · Mature for violence, foul language, scenes of a sexual nature and references to sexual assault. Romance | Science Fiction | Paranormal - featured on @Romance, @generalfiction, @WattpadMulticultural, and @psychologicalnovel [[Word count: 373,398 total]] Cover by author * Exclusively only on Wattpad, UNEDITED*

A dilapidated van, a dozen festive presents, and a sprinkle of holiday magic guide Destiny Cross and Christian González toward their happily ever after. ~ The Holiday meets Serendipity ~ ✧ 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✧ 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 ✧ 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐎𝐕 ✧ Cover by author Copyright © 2023 Lily J. Maris This story is exclusive to W A T T P A D under username @OnceUponALily

In the sun-soaked fields of California, childhood friends Xia Yang and Emma Morgan share dreams under a canopy of stars. Their bond, forged through years of adventure, begins to shimmer with a new, undeniable light. As the seasons shift, their friendship evolves into a profound connection neither saw coming. Can they navigate these changing tides without losing what they cherish most? Waves of Bliss is a heartfelt journey into love, friendship, and the enchanting moments that arise when you least expect them. Will Xia and Emma ride the waves together, or will the changing currents pull them apart? ~ When Harry Met Sally meets Call Me By Your Name ~ ✧ 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 ✧ 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐+ ✧ 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐎𝐕 ✧ Cover by author Copyright © 2024 Lily J. Maris This story is posted on W A T T P A D under username @OnceUponALily, and it is also posted on Inkitt under the username Lily_writes.