Kael never wanted to come to Lysena - a matriarchal planet ruled by women, where men's lives are tightly controlled. But when his family's transport ship has to be rescued, they are forced to stay, caught in a society that challenges everything Kael believes about freedom, authority, and what it means to be a man. Stranded with no escape, Kael is forced to face the daily reality of life as a young man on Lysena. He hates the rules. He hates the stares. Most of all, he hates Sari: sharp-tongued, clever, and impossible to ignore. She delights in flustering him, turning every mistake into a game he can't win. But the more Kael resists, the more tangled their rivalry becomes. Every tease, every humiliation, every brush of her hand leaves him flustered in ways he doesn't understand. And when surrender begins to feel less like defeat and more like desire, Kael has to face the truth: maybe he doesn't want to escape this world after all. He swore he'd never bend. She swore she'd make him hers.

Parker always told people she got the bruises from fights-- and she did fight, so they believed her. She didn't want to be a bully, but she was so angry at the world, so desperate to prove herself, that she felt violence was her only respite. Her last tutor quit, and in need of a new one, she impulsively enlists nerdy August Knowles as her replacement, and it's not like he could refuse. Parker Raine was dangerous, brutish, and unrelenting-- and he was none of those things. Unfortunately for him, that's exactly why she wants him.

Brandon Carter is the quiet, kind-hearted tutor everyone trusts with their secrets-and their grades. Anya Cruz? She's the rebel with a motorcycle, ripped jeans, and a reputation for breaking rules and hearts. They couldn't be more different. But one shared detention changes everything. Thrown together in an empty classroom under the watchful eye of Mr. Drell, sparks fly when the school's most chaotic beauty meets its most reliable bookworm. Tutoring sessions were supposed to be just that-innocent. But Anya has other plans, and Brandon? He's not as innocent as he looks. He fell first. She fell harder. Now they're spiraling into something neither of them can control. Posts twice a week; Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Luca prefers the shadows-the quiet corner of the classroom, the sidelines of the field, and the solitude of his thoughts. Transferred to a new school under unclear circumstances, he keeps his distance from everyone. Life is easier that way. No connections, no risks, no pain. But Alya, the ever-cheerful class representative, isn't having it. She's determined to pull him out of his shell, breaking down his walls with her kindness and persistence. Slowly, Leon begins to trust her. Slowly, he begins to believe she might truly care. But people aren't always what they seem. As Alya gains Luca's trust, her sweetness begins to sour, and her true nature emerges-manipulative, cruel, and relentless. She takes control of his world, twisting it to suit her desires, leaving him trapped in a dangerous game of trust, betrayal, and power. In a world where kindness masks cruelty and solitude seems like salvation, Luca must decide how far he's willing to go to reclaim control of his life-or if he even wants to. Dark, twisted, and raw, Threads of Control explores the thin line between love and control, and what happens when the one person you trust becomes your tormentor.

Dakota Gray is a shy, introverted boy. His sister is the complete opposite and so is her best friend. A best friend Dakota is quite fond of. Roxane Milla, a sassy girl that no mom wishes for their sons to date with. She's trouble, she drinks, smokes and is trouble just for the eyes. "Pretty eyes." "Pretty hair." Everything would be perfect if there wasn't a noticeable tension and longing between these completely opposite people.

❀ 𝙰 𝚏𝚎𝚖-𝚍𝚘𝚖 𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚐𝚎 ❀ Elliot Ashford, 26, is the heir to his father's vast empire. As the only child, he's expected to carry on the legacy, but when his father's business begins crumbling under a series of unfortunate events, Elliot finds himself backed into a corner. To salvage their wealth and reputation, he's forced into an arranged marriage with a woman he only knows by name: Zaria Valmont. But what happens when Zaria isn't the delicate, docile bride Elliot expects? Instead, she's blunt, straightforward, and a bit terrifying-yet undeniably beautiful. "Aw, look at how pathetic you look right now," Zaria says, lifting his chin with a finger, her voice dripping with amusement. "Don't go soft on me now~"

The last thing Rarity Kaczmarek ever wanted to do is stand out... But when you have the name of a literal children's cartoon character, that's near impossible. Still, despite that, Rarity tries to keep to herself, becoming less of a person and more of a silhouette... and keeping out of the spotlight seems to be working... Well, that's until she winds up at a party where she hooks up with the school's most popular girl--Rosalie Kaplan. Afterwards, Rarity tries to hide herself once more, only to be paired up with Rose for a class project. Expecting the worst because of that one night at the party, Rarity is bewildered when Rose offers a friendship... She's the head cheerleader. She's hot, rich, and can have any guy she wants... Why choose Rarity? It makes Rarity ponder if that one night at the party was truly a mistake or not.

Book #4 of Dueling Desires Series Betrayals Sting Sevia Rossi - I walked into the party like I owned the place, my red dress drawing every gaze in the room. Perfect. That was the plan. I felt their eyes on me, and I reveled in it-especially his. Louis McGregor, standing in the corner, pretending he didn't notice me. His green eyes hid behind those glasses, but I could still catch the way they followed me, just like they always had. Some things never changed, even if we'd left our childhood days far behind. I smirked, making my way over. "Louis," I said, dragging out his name with that familiar, fake sweetness. "Still hiding in the shadows? Scared to socialize without a textbook in hand?" His face turned red, and I almost laughed. But he took a breath and answered, "I'm here, aren't I?" There was a quiet edge in his voice that surprised me. "Aw, poor Louis. Still the same awkward boy." I leaned in, close enough for him to catch my icy smile. "Do yourself a favor and don't pretend you belong here. It'll save us both trouble." I walked away without a backward glance, but I knew I'd stung him, as always. That's just how things were between us. Ranking 🫶🏻 15/11/2024 #1 on #badgirlgoodboy #1 on #virginboy #1 on #populargirl #12 on #nerdboy #12 on #itgirl

Autumn Curtis, a 19-year-old freshman at college, is ready to leave her past behind. Eager to start fresh, she dives into her new life with dreams of a successful modeling career, determined to forget the painful memories that still haunt her. But when the last person she ever wanted to see again unexpectedly returns, Autumn's carefully built world begins to unravel. Taylor Hayes, now 25, is the one person who made Autumn's high school years a living hell. Once a source of torment and betrayal, Taylor reappears in Autumn's life, threatening to bring back all the dark emotions she's spent years trying to bury. When Taylor unexpectedly enters Autumn's life once again, it feels like everything Autumn fought to forget is being dragged to the surface. The simmering hatred and unresolved tension between them reignite, threatening to undo the fragile peace Autumn has built. As old wounds open, Autumn is forced to confront the painful history she's been avoiding-and face the possibility that some feelings never truly fade.

"You're a headfuck, a complete headfuck." Red's back is turned as she breathes before heavy raindrops meet her face. "Where is this coming from?" Layla asks out of confusion as she attempts to pull Red by the wrist when Red pulls away quickly. "Don't- don't touch me." Red's voice comes out as a low raspy tone as she towers over Layla, brown meeting green. "Why?" Layla asks, gulping. "Because if you touch me, i'm scared i won't be able to hold back." Red hesitantly speaks as raindrops slide off her face and fall onto Layla's. "Then let me." _____ Reagan Levine and Layla Elsher are high school students in Northern England. The pair grew up with a large dislike for one another's existence purely out of spite. Reagan, also known as Red, grew up with only a father in an abusive home, having no mother or siblings makes her fend for herself in other ways.. ways you wouldn't call legal for a student. Red has despised Layla for the entirety of her being due to the sheer fact she has everything she wants, and maybe even more than that.. Layla Elsher has hated Red because she sees her as nothing but a bully. Not knowing why Red has turned out the way she is leads everyone to make their own perceptions of her intimidating manners when operating around others. Layla is popular and known to any man kind, the boys drool all over her and she loves it. It's the final year of high school for both of these girls, they're enemies since they could remember, but wait and see as Revulsion becomes Lustful throughout their last year of school..