City Stories

After the accident, Noah Archer built a wall around himself. But Riley Dawson is curious about him, and she's determined to meet the man behind his defenses. ***** Riley Dawson has always noticed Noah. He was the most popular guy on campus, until he lost his parents in a car accident. Now he's withdrawn and silent. Mustering up the courage to give her condolences, the two end up talking, and Riley grows determined to help Noah find himself again. Every time she coaxes a smile from him, she can feel the ice around his heart melting. But Riley knows that Noah's loss is still close to him. She's opening up her heart, but can Noah do the same? He's got so much to lose, but now, so does she. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

[This story will become free on June 15th 2022] In the sequel to When Best Friends Kiss, Liam is faced with the life Alex has built without him. Can their love survive when they've become so different? ***** Fresh out of university and settled into a new apartment, Liam and Alex are ready to start their life together. While Alex finds passion in journalism and has more friends than he can count, Liam is frustrated with his photography and awkward around Alex's LGBTQ friends. Seeing the life Alex has built without him, and how different they've become, Liam finds his insecurities resurfacing and mental health spiraling downwards. After the time they've spent apart, do Liam and Alex really belong together? Or will their love story end before it starts its next chapter? (Sequel to When Best Friends Kiss.) [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

After falling in love with a younger and much less successful man, can Yiwen convince herself and her parents to accept him into their wealthy family? ***** When Yiwen Wang suddenly finds herself 30 and single, she lets her well-meaning best friend talk her into a blind date with the handsome Zi'an Li. And not only is he plucked straight out of a movie screen, his witty banter over dinner also convinces Yiwen he's exactly the type to make her toes curl. Yet, by some wicked twist of fate, he's five years younger than her and has no house, car, or stable, high-paying job. So how is she ever going to convince herself and her parents that he's the right choice? Especially when her new, attractive boss makes it very clear that he's interested in her? [[1st Place, Flower Awards, Chicklit Category]] [[1st Place, The Golden Awards, Chicklit Category]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

"𝘚𝘰 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸." HMH Neo 🌟 🥝 - As a stand-in makeup artist working under Hesong Media, 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘯 often gets swept from studio to studio in order to get her job done. But when a key makeup artist gets hurt while working on a new drama called Fangs of Fortune, it's up to her fill in for a whole month. Work, work, work. That's all that's on her mind. Until she accidentally spills a her trauma to the main lead and the two bond over shared experiences. Will their relationship survive the netizen backlash, or will they part ways and never see each other again? || Hou Minghao X Reader || this story is purely fictional! I am not in any way affiliated with Hesong Media or Hmh- 🥝 Rankings- 1# Hou Minghao (12-7-25) 1# Neo Hou (11-28-25) 1# Chinese Drama (11-28-25) 1# Chinese Actor (11-28-25) 2# Actor x Reader (11-28-25)

Almost Us Series #1 Solari Raia Mercado is the kind of girl who smiles easily, laughs when needed, and keeps things moving even when life gets heavy. She's learned how to be steady, how to carry responsibility quietly as the eldest and the family's breadwinner -putting herself last without making a fuss about it. Behind her calm humor and composed presence are battles she rarely speaks of. She never thought a thesis partner would disrupt the order she worked so hard to maintain. Enzo Adrian Villareal-with his sticky notes, harmless pranks, and effortless teasing-slowly finds his way into her carefully guarded space. Every interaction feels light, but each one leaves something unsettled in her chest. Raia keeps herself grounded in familiar things: childhood friends, late-night conversations, the shared chaos of condo life. Pero kapag si Enzo ang nasa paligid, lines blur. What starts as jokes turns into something quieter, deeper-something she's not sure she has the luxury to feel. As responsibilities tighten their hold, choices become harder, and secrets surface, distance begins to grow. Feelings remain unspoken, hearts stay tangled, and moments they never named refuse to fade. Some sparks aren't meant to explode-they linger, burn slowly, and change everything. And sometimes, you don't fall. You rise where sparks collide. Date started: 12/12/25 Date ended:

These are just small pieces of our days. Bus rides, cold mornings, the kind of talk that slips out without any plan behind it. Nothing big. Nothing that would matter to anyone else. Just the things we noticed before they faded. I wrote them down here because, well... if I didn't, they'd vanish quickly like a wave of the sea does. One moment they're right in front of you, and then they're gone, tucked somewhere in the past where you can't reach them anymore. Maybe putting them here doesn't save anything, not really. But it lets me look at them for a little longer. All I can do is catch them for a moment - the light, the voices, the way the city feels when it breathes - and leave them on these pages. These stories were ours. These quiet seconds, these almost-forgotten scenes. But, it doesn't matter because they belonged to us for a moment. And now, they belong to you for a moment too. PS: I'll release this on Royal Road! Stay tuned! :D

Mutants are responsible for the virus pandemic that has killed millions of people around the world. That's what everyone claims, so why shouldn't Julia believe them? However, when a mutation begins to develop in her own body, and a not-so-secretive corporation attempts to recruit her for their research, this young woman must question everything she has ever accepted as truth. And she must confront not only a new power, but also feelings she has previously denied herself.

Youth of Season Series #1: Broken Spring Spring Reneilla | On-Going 🤍✒ Spring Reneilla is the epitome of a hardworking and a kind character with a dream in a novel. But in reality like others would describe her she is an orphan. Fueled by the insults she grew up with, it didn't stop her to pursue her dreams to become a teacher. Despite the hardships she continues to strive harder, not for herself but also to others that believe in her. She thought that happiness is permanent. But one day everything changed. Missing memories, hidden identities, shocking secrets, and painful encounters are starting to uncover. Different from the life she always dream off. Facing new beginnings, new people, and overcoming hardships. Can Spring persist and bloom again after being broken? date started: December 24, 2025 date finished:

In this story, it takes place in the mha universe, we follow a character named Aria Takahasi, he's just graduated from U.A, and is now in the hero agency full-time mentored by Silver Aegis. Alongside him his two other hero's, the rookie Vector, and Echo Vibe. this takes place almost 17 years after the war arc in the series.

You are twenty-five, and your life is a salaryman who did nothing but writing emails non-stop under fluorescent light. Morning blends into night, and the days collapse into each other until you can't tell one from the next. Every evening, you walk the same streets. Neon flickers. The city exhales. You pass the bars, the arcades, the park - but none of them call to you. And then, one night, you see it. A small shop, half-empty, lit by a warmth the street doesn't have. A gentle voice greets you. A cup waits for you. It's nothing more than that. A chair, a drink, a conversation you didn't expect. Yet somehow, it stays with you. Because sometimes, the smallest kindness is enough to change how heavy the night feels.

Jacob Derrows is a young man that was content simply trying to survive the day to day with his uncle. It was far from an easy life, but it is always what's on the inside that's import, and what actually is inside is 100% METAL! After a chain of events sets his life on an unexpected turn, Jacob is granted amazing powers in the form of a suit of armor and cape that makes him the invincible warrior. Together with his new techno savvy buddy, Lance, Jacob strives to find his uncle while dismembering the villainous criminals that made off with him, and all the while he must discover the secret of the mysterious pendant that acts as the source of his power. What is the Sterling Star, who is the Slumlord, and how does all of this tie back into Jacob himself? Welcome to the introductory story of an all new heroic universe! Enter the Keystone Omniverse with an all new hero. The Sterling Star: Midknight! Cover by https://www.deviantart.com/ora-ivory

𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣 Eden and Lucy had a perfect summer together in Eden's home country in the Lakelands. Now Eden is on her way to celebrate the midwinter holiday at Lucy's palace in the Kingdom of Lindensea. Ahead lies the chance for fun, festivity, and a deepening friendship ... but the snowbound city of Camden on its frozen river holds a few dangers for a young princess with an adventurous streak. Fans of the Lindensea series are invited to join Eden, Lucy, Bernard, Pip, and all the royal family for a traditional Lindensea Yuletide in the heart of the kingdom. My gift for you, with all the blessings of the season. Cover designed and created by @AnnamitaMuscaria

Dive into the intricate world of my Marvel Universe with our comprehensive character sheets! This companion guide to "The Nocturnal Spider-Man" offers an in-depth look at the key characters in the story. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, these profiles will provide you with all the details you need to connect with our heroes. There will be updates to it so be sharp about it! Thank you and have a great day! Author's Note: This fanfiction doesn't connect to any of the Spider-Man comics, video games, movies, TV-Shows and etc. It is its own story and universe.

28-year-old Danica Monroe lives unapologetically. Her days blur into nights of neon lights, reckless freedom, and fleeting pleasures. She's not chasing love - she's chasing experience. With a sharp tongue and a guarded heart, Danica has mastered the art of keeping things casual. Relationships? Too messy. Too binding. She's built walls not out of bitterness, but out of survival. Then one night, everything shifts. She meets him. Ben Carter. Not her usual type - too composed, too intense, too... magnetic. Their chemistry is undeniable, but Danica brushes it off. Just another night. Just another man. Until it isn't.That one night lingers. Not in her body - in her mind. She hates that. She hates him for it. Because Danica doesn't do emotional hangovers. And yet, she can't stop replaying the way he looked at her like she was more than just a moment. Meanwhile, Ben Carter is the kind of man who built his empire brick by brick, sacrifice by sacrifice. At 35, he's the CEO of a tech conglomerate, a man who commands boardrooms and buries feelings beneath spreadsheets and strategy. Relationships are distractions. He doesn't date - he pays for discretion. His nights are transactional, his heart locked away until Danica. She's chaos wrapped in beauty. She's everything he shouldn't want - and everything he can't ignore. For the first time, Ben finds himself unravelling. She's not a business deal. She's not a fantasy. She's real. And she's dangerous to everything he's built. Now, both of them are on a collision course neither planned. Lust turns into longing. Fear turns into vulnerability. And the question looms: Can two people who run from love survive what it feels like to finally fall?--- Hey guys, just a quick note-this book isn't exactly dark and gritty, but it's not a fluffy romance either. It dances somewhere between the two. Trigger Warnings: Instances of rape Rape Instances of suicide Abuse Violence Death Language

Different floors, different companies, same building, and often the same morning express elevator to the top. Two young professionals on the fast track to executive stardom attempt to maneuver around each other near the elevator. But their eyes repeatedly collide until they agree to meetups to ease the tension. Their first conversations are like pre-merger due diligence interviews with no offers or follow-ups. But all the parts mesh.

Aaila enters into the heart of a completely unknown city, experiencing aspects of life which she thought weren't possible. Overwhelmed with responsibilities, desire to prove herself, dreams, and a family to care for in the place of her mother, she encounters a sworn enemy, Aiden, the charismatic, rich bad boy, who claims to be a playboy, yet seems thrilled at the idea of seeing her everyday. Somehow, they feel a connection, drifting towards each other over a series of months, as she begins to feel a deeper connection whenever he's around. But beneath the rivalry circulating around grades and habits, Aaila discovers parts of Aiden's life that challenge everything she thought she knew. As his engine roars underneath the moonlight, many more encounters occur then planned, as he becomes both a source of conflict and comfort. Will they overcome their difficulties, or will their differences drive them apart?

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The Sun. The Moon. The moon can only shine when it is kissed by the sun. Two different souls. Two different cities. Two different lives. Fates collide. Hearts entwined. No-one has ever cheated Fate. What's meant to be will happen. Estranged hearts separate by miles. Yet never so close in a while. A Union. A Bond. A Connection Beyond. Two completely different souls in a world all of their own. STARTED: 23RD DECEMBER 2025 ENDED: DO NOT COPY MY WORK

The 3rd and final story in my short series. If you haven't read my other stories Demons Den or Dueling Demons then good news this is actually a prequel to those stories! We'll be following Damian Crowe the father of the main characters from those stories on his journey to the top of the criminal underworld of New Duivel. Watch how the strongest monster in the history of New Duivel was forged. I own NONE of the art.