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Homeless and on her own, twenty-five-year-old Naomi Warner is destined to provide a better life for her and her daughter when a threat against their safety becomes compromised. How? By getting a job. But what does a woman do when she reaches a breaking point? She marches into the next high-rise luxury office building and becomes someone she never thought she could be. A working-class woman. The only problem, she has to now lie her way through it all-a compulsive trait she has always done to survive. That is until her new boss steps into the picture. Billionaire and CEO, Wesley Prescott. A man most women consider one of the sexiest ones alive. A kind and giving soul that the world doesn't expect because of his powerful connections and net worth. But as these two worlds collide, the lying becomes harder and falling for a man she knows she can't have becomes one of the easiest things to do.

London is cold. They run hot. ​For most people, the Wiring is a metaphor. For Kam, Leo, and Taylor, it's a death sentence if they lose control. ​In a city that wants to chew them up, three boys have to balance the heat, the speed, and the strain without burning out-or melting down. ​The Tank: Kam carries the weight. With skin radiating molten orange heat and a body built for impact, every moment is a test of endurance. He's the shield, but the stone slab he wields is getting heavier every day. ​The Glitch: Leo sees the code. Bathed in the cold blue light of his monitors, he's the sleepless architect keeping them one step ahead of the system. He knows the math, but he's running out of battery. ​The Speedrun: Taylor sets the pace. A blur of red nylon and arrogant energy, he treats survival like a time trial. He's the fastest thing on the street, provided he doesn't crash. ​They are different elements-Fire, Tech, and Kinetic force-but they share one rule: Keep the coolant flowing. ​Because if the heat rises too high, the game is over. ​Updates [Saturdays] | Visuals Inside ​

On her 22nd birthday and fresh out of college Palila Blake makes the decision to leave her hometown in paradise and make the leap east to Los Angeles, California. By a stroke of luck, or forces unseen, Palila lands right in the middle of her wildest dreams. When she befriends four very talented musicians and sets off around the globe, the quiet girl from Hawaii becomes the center of a worldwide scandal. She embarks on an eye-opening journey full of judgment, pain growth and peace leaving the world wondering... who is Poly?

In the sacred forests of Nigeria, the Wolf Tribe has lived in harmony with the elements for centuries, their spirits tied to the land and the shifting of the moon. Amara, the daughter of the Great Chief, is a girl of gentle heart and untapped power, living a life of peace alongside her fierce sister, Alma. But a shadow is stretching across the ocean. Guided by a treacherous prophecy and a double-crossing Oracle, the Golden Moon Dynasty of South Korea seeks a power that can grant immortality. They seek the Healer. On the night of the New Yam Festival, as the moon turns a mystical green and the air is thick with the scent of roasted tubers and celebration, the drums of war will replace the drums of the dance. Chains will clank where beads once rattled. A sister will be lost to the winds. And Amara will find herself a captive in a palace of silk and steel, caught between a prince who wants her heart and a queen who wants her soul.

When no one knows you're alive, its liberating and confining. It's one of the best things that can happen to you, especially if you're a villain! You can be someone else, live the life you never could, do the things you only dreamt of! You would think, at least. However, the best thing you can do is start over new and embrace anonymity, new horizons, more opportunity. Until, that is, the holder of the lien on your life cold calls you home -- now what? Act like you didn't get the call? Take a third shot at redemption? Or better yet -- do something bold and reclaim your life? Only if you've got the guts to own it - but you just may end up dead, for real this time. The Deets: * once weekly chapter drops * no profanity, no graphic sex/violence scenes * this a basically book one of a series I'm working on so expect more! ~~~And btw the pics shown here all came from Pinterest ~~~

Thandie waits for a husband who vanishes on a business trip. As if an eggshell in her life's batter wasn't enough, she's served divorce papers, only to discover the trip masked a secret wedding in Lagos. With four children and a looming mortgage, Thandie reluctantly takes a second job. Life couldn't be sour until Thandie's sister enrolls her on Oppo, an app that only matches opposites without her consent. Of all possible matches, Oppo pairs Thandie with Callum, a local bakery owner. For Thandie, their connection feels like a glitch, but for Callum, secretly smitten with Thandie, it's a gift. Can the man who crafts sweet confections tempt the woman whose heart has forgotten desire? Let's see if they discover the perfect recipe. WARNING This story does not contain: - Mil/Billionaires - Fast cars - Hidden Prince - Sexy muscled whatever Characters are 30+ years old.

Sin's body tells her story, her mind is wrecked, and she's barely afloat. Still, she is drowning. Graham is a living life-jacket, but for the first time in his existence, he might not have what it takes to bring Sin to shore. No extended summary inside, just read it. This is a dark psychological romance. My characters obey no other morals than their own. Trigger Warning: This story contains strong language, adult themes, unhealthy relationships, violence, obsessive behaviors, and stalking.

A cop A doctor A killer Only a psychopath can catch another.

Sunny is an optimistic girl, a real ray of sunshine for those who know her. She doesn't swim, nor does Matsumoto Shota, a popular basketball player in her class. Together, they spend countless hours on the bench during swimming class. What more do you need to start a story? A story where hearts flutter and float, swaying to the sweet pulse of teen romance. Soon, they are rocked by violent tides, caught in the Kuroshio, and left shipwrecked on the seabed. Matsumoto Shota San is kind. Matsumoto Shota Kun is gentle. Shota Kun loves me. Shota bleeds. Shota screams. Shota has secrets. Shota, who are you really? The title of the story in Japanese is KUROSHIO.

Joelle Khoury has to redo her volunteer hours at a local food pantry after a community service scandal rocks her school. Although she had nothing to do with it, her classmate and long-time food pantry volunteer, Kane Wheeler, doesn't welcome her with open arms. What starts out as contentious forced proximity between two polar opposites - in their personalities, hobbies, and home lives - turns into a blossoming connection when Joelle enlists Kane's help with math, his one true passion. But as their personal lives start intertwining and their insecurities rise to the surface, Joelle and Kane will have to decide if a relationship is really about bridging their differences - or if accepting each other as they are is all that matters.

Severine wanted power, and now she's got it. Scandals plague her post-election, and Severine wonders if she'll survive her term. As if the tabloids weren't enough, she finds herself in the worst political situation of cohabitation at the National Assembly. She's all alone, or is she?

Encounters.

Ray and Aaron get stood up by their dates. They end up talking at the bar and realize being ditched is the best thing that ever happened to them. They meet two nights in a row and promise to see each other the third night, but Ray doesn't show up. Aaron doesn't understand and can't find her. All her social media accounts disappear within a day. The man can't imagine Ray had an accident that night and supposes she stood him up. When Ray meets a mysterious woman named Hilary, who claims to have particular abilities, she faces a choice that could change the course of her life. EXTENDED SUMMARY INSIDE

Lena was a global pop sensation-the kind of idol the whole world adored. Every stage, every spotlight, every screaming crowd existed for her. Until one sudden accident destroyed everything she had. Her career. Her love. Her friends. Even her reason to live. When she's certain her story is over, a strange, unnoticed band steps into her life and reaches out a hand. "Wanna join our band?"

Two best friends agree to date out of convenience to get rid of lingering feelings about their exes, until they actually start developing feelings for each other. What could go wrong? [ extended synopsis inside ] copyright ©️ peonyjoo 2026

A cynical Necromancer with a terrible secret. An optimistic Crown Prince crumbling under the pressure. A talented mage living in the shadow of his younger brother. ****** There are always three sides in a fairy tale. The villain, the hero and the spectator. Diya spent her entire life being the villain of everyone's story- simply because of something she couldn't control. She is given one last chance to prove herself. One final mission which would throw the Empire into disarray, but mean she could gain precious information about her past. A chance encounter throws her into the Imperial life where deception lies at every turn and the charismatic Imperial family are hiding more than they seem. With the threat of a war rising and ugly secrets coming to light, can Diya ever get her happily ever after? Or is she doomed to remain the rest of her life as soulless? Cover credits: @DeeIsDead Being edited: June 16th 2024 Featured: @highfantasy CAMELOT|Medieval fantasy list @The_Reading_Room in Oct 2023 @TripleACommunity Alchemists and Apothecaries (Fantasy) list @Fantasy Monthly picks Jan 2023 @lgbtq Asexual & Aromantic reading list Oct 2024 @Ambassadors Rainbow Fiction Jan 2025

Eighteen year old Akosua Danso has been preparing for her wedding since she was betrothed as a baby, and now the day has arrived. Except...her groom, unwilling to break with tradition and marry her as his only wife, publicly humiliates her and calls off the wedding in a fit of passion. As whispers of the chief's daughter being disgraced fly among the wedding spectators, Akosua is placed between a rock and a hard place. She has two choices: cancel the special clause in the bridal contract stating she must be the only wife and marry him anyway, or face the possibility that she may remain forever unmarried in a time when even a chief's daughter cannot be forever under her father's protection. Her choices are bleak, her hopes even more so. That is, until a third choice is presented before her, one that would have her questioning everything she thought she knew before. ・・・・☆・・・・☆ ・・・・ NOTE: If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to @Mochi711 on Wattpad. Thank you.

Clara de la Torre, was just another teenage girl in 1600's Nueva Espana, not looking forward to getting married in the future, like her parents eagerly wanted. However, one day, she manages to fall into a blackhole, turning her world completely upside down for both better and worse. Despite the obstacles she faces, she manages to adapt to her predicament over time. Despite the additional freedoms she now has in life, she still yearns to see her family again at least one more time, and for answers as to why she was transported to another part of the galaxy altogether. Will she ever able to find all the answers she seeking or return to her family- or will she die without getting to do any of that? temp cover photo is a cropped version of an old painting with a filter Note: this story is a draft so it'll get updated with fixes to already posted chapters frequently

[Mirror Me Series Book 1] Hope Martinez was taught to fear her reflection, but the magical world on the other side is too tempting. Descended from those who can use mirrors as weapons, Hope has many dangers to face if she wants to get home before an ancestral curse destroys everything she loves. _________________________________________________ After a frightening incident leaves her family shaken, Hope Martinez promises her mother to never look at a mirror again. Three years later, Hope stands between two worlds - the world of her mother, a contrived and constricted set of rules ignoring their family's Hispanic heritage and abolishing all things reflective from the home, and the world of her abuelita, which is said to contain a mysterious power that members of the family are fated to discover. When high school bullying and peer pressure start pushing Hope's limits, she finds no other choice but to gain normalcy and break her mother's promise. She soon discovers a hidden magical world beyond her reflection, one filled with strange beasts, enchanted cities, and flying walnuts. Why would such a wonderful place be kept from her? The reason - Hope's family has a terrible destiny waiting to be unleashed. Young Adult ■ Fantasy ■ Sci-Fi [COMPLETED] AWARDS: -First Place in Teen Fiction category for Chaos Awards 6 -First Place in Fantasy category for Ohana Awards 4 Copyright © by Jules Haigler No parts of this manuscript including black and white illustrations or content may be distributed, copied, or sold on any media without permission of the author. All names, places, and themes are a work of fiction.

Falling head over heels, in an alien jungle... like literally falling. When your knee deep in danger, it's good to find a group of guys with a lot of legs. They're half man half spider. Can Brooklyn turn a phobia into a fetish? She's got to survive first to find out.