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"Sshhh... wait a second." He grabbed my face, forcing me to look at him. "What?" I snapped. "Your eyes... when did they become so... beautiful?" he slurred, staring like I'd sprouted stars overnight. "Go home, you drunkard!" I shoved at him, trying to break free. He ignored me, gripping my chin tighter, stepping close. "And your nose... it used to look worse than a clown's. Why does it look... different?" His finger traced the tip. "Veer! Did you even notice? I got plastic surgery this morning!" I forced a fake smile and stomped hard on his foot. He yelped and stumbled back, but before I could walk away, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me toward him. "Why do your lips... look so good today?" His gaze locked on mine. "Go inside, or I'll shove you off this corridor myself and tell everyone you slipped because you're drunk!" I wrenched my wrist free. "Maybe it's the saree... or maybe I just had a little too much," he said, voice low, eyes still on my lips. "Fuck off!" I snapped, my patience gone. He tilted his head, a smirk creeping onto his face, hair falling over his forehead. "We hate each other... don't we?" "Yes! You asshole!" I yelled, turning to slide the key into my door. "Good! Just wanted to confirm... Oh, and Yams?" His voice followed me as I slammed the door. I froze, keys trembling in my hand. "You'll love the blow I have planned for you tomorrow." My stomach sank. I already knew it wasn't going to be good. Shit. He's definitely up to something wicked. Fucking Veer. *** Veer of Apt 302 and Yamini of Apt 303. Everyone in Sahaja Residency knows this combo. They hate each other. They thrive on getting under each other's skin. Since when? Since the day they mket. What do they do? Endless pranks. Relentless revenge. Daily chaos. But what happens when the universe decides to mess with them? They say the line between hate and love is dangerously thin... The question is-where exactly is that line, and who's going to cross it first?

He's a beauty engraved in flowers, I'm the sin sculpted outta rock. I vow to protect him from anything that scares him anything he flinches from, from the shadows, from the darkness, even from Myself. . . . Aswin singh Rathore, the mafia king of the under world betrayed by his own allies is now forced to submise. Moved to reside back in a small village until things get to his favor in the underworld. karan, the orphan village boy, serves as the Devdas of the temple- the one who helps the priest with the temple work, feed the temple cows and goats, sings bhagan during the aarti. Everyone in the village adores him. Aswin's world takes a cruel turn when he marries the boy to save him from the twisted game of the sarpanch and takes him to the haveli, the boy who had once smiled at the mafia kingpin, is now his bride. This story is about how the 19 years old karan's shy smiles, polite nature, innocence, talkativeness turns the black panther of a mafia to a doting puppy.

What if the worst day of your life gave you the greatest power? Christopher Jackson has spent years bouncing through foster homes, haunted by the loss of his parents and a shadowy figure that stalks his nightmares. Just when he starts to build a new life with his aunt, uncle, and cousin in Chicago, a field trip to a groundbreaking energy turbine changes everything. An explosion. A surge of electricity. And suddenly, Christopher can move faster than the eye can see. Now calling himself Blue Star, this ordinary middle-schooler must learn to control his powers while facing: · A burning villain born from the same accident · A mysterious crime boss called Mr. Knight · A dark figure from his dreams who claims their final confrontation is coming With the help of his quirky friends and a reluctant aunt who just wants him to finish his chores, Christopher must decide: Is he strong enough to save a city that doesn't know he exists? The Stupendous Chris Jay is a superhero origin story about grief, faith, found family, and the kid who refuses to run away, even when running is his greatest power. Perfect for fans of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Static Shock.

Twelve-year-old Christopher Jackson is no ordinary kid. After surviving a catastrophic explosion that granted him superhuman speed, he becomes Chicago's newest hero: Chris Jay. But saving the city comes at a cost. Haunted by the death of his parents and struggling to balance school, friendship, and a secret identity, Christopher faces enemies more dangerous than ever before. The sinister organization known as the Hidden Hand is back, led by the mysterious Mr. Knight, now armed with a volatile new super-soldier called Syncope, a grieving father turned living weapon. Meanwhile, a shadowy speedster known as the Dark Figure has been watching Christopher his entire life, claiming to come from a future Chris Jay himself destroyed. As the lives of his loved ones are in danger, Christopher must push his powers beyond their limits. With the help of his loyal friends, his police officer uncle, and a girl who sees right through his mask, Chris Jay races against time to stop a city from burning and to uncover the truth about the darkness still to come. The Expeditious Chris Jay is a heart-pounding, action-packed origin story about loss, legacy, and the impossible speed of hope.

Elena Carter has never been uncertain about who she is. She observes. She listens. She decides - carefully, deliberately, without needing to explain herself to anyone. Adrian Blake builds his world the same way he approaches everything else - with structure, precision, and control. Every decision has a reason. Every step has a purpose. They come from families that understand ambition, expectation, and the quiet weight of both - where choices are rarely simple, and nothing exists in isolation. In a world where most things are negotiated, calculated, or assumed, they are the kind of people who still pause. Still question. Still choose. This is not a story about being carried by circumstance or pulled into something inevitable. It is about what happens when clarity meets expectation. When instinct resists what makes sense. When two people who are used to deciding for themselves are asked to consider something that was never entirely theirs to begin with. And the quiet, deliberate choices that follow.

In the quiet city of Hangzhou, Our Story Began in the Rain follows the life of Di Ke Shi-a warm-hearted yet introverted girl who finds peace in her own company and enjoys being alone in the rain. Surrounded by flowers and silence, Kexi has built a world where she doesn't need anyone. Trust doesn't come easily to her, and her past keeps her guarded. But everything begins to change when Lu Zhen-a cold and calculating lawyer-sees her standing alone in the rain and finds himself drawn to her in a way he cannot explain. Determined to get closer, he steps into her quiet world. But will Kexi ever let him in? Or will her fears keep her heart closed... even to the one who's willing to stay? Because sometimes, the most unexpected stories begin... in the rain. 🌧️

Miami doesn't sleep-it prowls. Under the pulse of neon and the salt-stung air, four Alpha Dons carve the city into kingdoms of blood and sin. In the West, Cortez Valentino, Alpha Don of the Black Talon pack, rules with quiet precision and brutal efficiency. His empire thrives on fear, loyalty, and the art of control-every secret, every debt, every whisper in the dark belongs to him. But fate doesn't ask permission. It strikes. When destiny binds him to Isabella Rossi-the Mafia Princess of the rival Silver Bullet pack-Cortez's empire becomes a powder keg. She's forbidden. She's fire. And she may be the most dangerous weapon ever aimed at his throne. Is their bond real, or is she a beautiful lie sent to bleed his secrets dry? Her presence ignites chaos across Miami's underworld. The Iron Blood's heir, denied the bride that could have bought him power, sharpens his knives. The Silver Bullets watch their princess slip into enemy hands. And in the shadows, rivals circle-waiting for the moment Cortez's control finally shatters. In a city where monsters wear silk and wolves wear crowns, love isn't just a weakness. It's a loaded gun.

After a horrific accident forced her to abandon the sport she loves, a former national swimmer returns to her hometown, where she rediscovers nature, healing, and an unexpected romance.

Daryn Taylor has always known what he wants. With a promising career at a high-end magazine in Los Angeles, his life is finally moving in the direction he planned-structured, focused, and under control. Then he meets Alessia. Confident, independent, and impossible to ignore, she enters his life at the perfect time. What starts as a chance connection quickly turns into something deeper-effortless, natural, and real in a way neither of them expected. And for the first time, Daryn stops questioning everything. Alessia doesn't talk much about her past. But he doesn't push. Because when something feels right, you don't go searching for reasons to doubt it. As their relationship grows, so does the life they begin to build together-one filled with shared moments, quiet understanding, and the kind of connection that feels meant to be. But not everyone is convinced. And sometimes... the questions you don't ask don't stay unanswered forever. Conjunction is a story about love, trust, and the moments that bring two lives together-long before either of them realizes what it might cost.

Flower life series #1 STARTED:05/28/2026 ENDED:?? Darcy's POV: Ako lang naman si Darcy Viorica Floresca, Isang babaeng Probinsyana at hindi ko 'yun ikinahihiya dahil maganda ang buhay baryo. Iwas sa gulo, sa traffic, sa usok, at sa madaming tao. Pero kahit ganon ang buhay namin, hindi kami mayaman pero masaya naman kami ng pamilya ko! ----------------------- Author's POV: Mas gusto niya ang buhay probinsya kaysa sa magulong city life. Sa probinsya, mas ramdam niya ang katahimikan. Ang malamig na simoy ng hangin tuwing umaga, tunog ng mga ibon, at simpleng pamumuhay na matagal niyang hinanap. Dito, hindi niya kailangang magpanggap. Hindi niya kailangang makisabay sa mundong palaging nagmamadali. Sa probinsya, pakiramdam niya ay malaya siyang makahinga. Dahil gusto niya na nang kalmang Buhay at walang nagmamadali. Pero paano kung ang Isang Garson Arther Javier lang pala ang makakapagpabilis sa kanya sa buhay niya?

Some stories don't begin by chance. They begin long before we even realize it. They begin in moments we consider ordinary - in glances that last a second longer, in questions that sound innocent but hide more than we expect. They begin in friendships that seem solid, yet carry small cracks within them, cracks that slowly widen over time. Rosalie had always believed her life was simple. Work, weekends, small rituals that gave her a sense of certainty. And Christine. Always Christine. She had been part of her life so naturally that Rosalie had never stopped to ask where she ended and where someone else began. Some boundaries remain invisible until they are crossed. And some feelings remain unspoken until they start to suffocate us. But then comes a moment. One meeting. One decision. And everything we once believed to be certain begins to slowly fall apart. This story is not just about love. It is about freedom. About the courage to leave. And about the truth that sometimes we must lose everything in order to finally find ourselves. And this story is just beginning.

Look, this book? It's a love letter to the township - but don't get it twisted; you don't have to be from here to get it. Whether you're chilling in a fancy villa in Spain or hustling somewhere else, these stories speak to you because love and struggle? They don't check your address. This is a free zone. If you don't vibe with it, no worries, the township will still be here, doing its thing, surviving and thriving, with or without you. And me? I give thanks to the same streets that raised me. Even when I'm sitting in my office, switching between languages like a pro, deep down, I'm still that township boy - sharp, stubborn, and full of stories to tell. Each chapter is a day in the life of people who refuse to be boxed in by their pasts. It's messy, real, and sometimes raw - but always honest. So, pull up a chair, open your mind, and maybe, just maybe, you'll see yourself in these pages.

A young woman named Arora was a proud office worker at ND Corp in New York City. She passed every project and work assignments with flying colors, making her boss, Natalia Desakova and the company proud. Although her friends tend to worry her, she told them that she was fine and just wants to make her boss and the entire company proud. Then one night, she hears some noises as if there's an intruder in her apartment. Armed with a bat, she founds a thief in her bathroom, but she looked closer as he was bleeding and had passed out from blood loss. Although, she insisted of not helping a villain, she couldn't just stand there and watch him bleed to death. So she decides to tend to his injury. After she interrogated the thief, he told her that his name was Mercury and then left the next morning. Sometime later, Mercury returns to her and told her that he and his team needs her help. And after a bit of snooping around at the office and the entire building, she decided to help them. Now, Arora and Mercury will uncover the mysteries of ND Corp and the secrets of it, all while she is slowly developing feelings for her new thieving friend, even if he has planned for one last job before disappearing for good. ~All characters (except OC) belong to Obsidian Lantern~

a slow burn mlm romance featuring a young batman and a neglected academic

Overnight, a young engineer finds himself wanted by the law, desperate to prove his innocence in a mysterious case that shook Istanbul. In a breathtaking escape through the city's dark alleys, he pursues hidden engineering clues amidst a web of suspicion surrounding everyone around him.

Some stories begin with love. Some begin with pain. And some begin with two strangers who were never supposed to understand each other... yet somehow did. They met at the wrong time, in the wrong situation, carrying hearts filled with silence, scars, and unfinished feelings. What started as simple conversations slowly became something deeper-something neither friendship nor love could fully explain. But not every beautiful connection gets an easy ending. Between distance, misunderstandings, hidden emotions, and the fear of losing each other, they must decide-are some people meant to stay forever, or are they only lessons written into our lives for a short while? A story of emotions, unspoken feelings, healing, and the kind of bond that changes a person forever.

Babae Island is an unusual island inhabited only by women, where Sampaguita has lived her entire life. Though born into royalty, she has always longed for the freedom and excitement of city life, planning to leave the island on her eighteenth birthday to chase her dreams... But when unexpected visitors arrive, men! Everything changes. An unexpected turn of events forces her to choose. Will she change her mind and stay in the beloved home she has always known, or pursue the future she has always wanted? Date Started: 06/15/2026 Date Completed: Written by: MoonlightLily.

Raymond "Jasper" Carter runaway to Chicago from his abusive father back in Fort Worth, TX. On the first few days of living in this new city, he meets a mysterious girl named Evangeline Stewart who is still processing her own trauma. Jasper found confort in the most hellish places. Evangeline's future is entirely at risk because of her ex. They are each others greatest strengths and weakness. Shall we see if this love can last?

they deserved better. & so did we. this is a collection of DaReya one shots - all those "what if" scenes we wished makers actually gave us, but instead they gave us sighs, melancholia mood, helplessness, hopelessness..... here, I'm rewriting the moments we buried in our heads & hearts, the scenes that should've happened, the chemistry they never explored enough, the dialogues we mentally scripted at 2am & never got... alternate scenes improved reality because sometimes... fanfiction gives justice to the scenes that the show refused to deliver ✨

Riley believes in soulmates. Ash doesn't. Problem is - they're each other's. Riley has been dreaming about the moment his whole life. The look. The pull. The kiss that seals fate. Ash meets him and goes... absolutely not. Infamous DJ. Blue hair. Piercings. Commitment issues disguised as a personality. Ash would rather fight fate than fall in line. Riley doesn't beg. But he will get under Ash's skin. Cue: Close proximity. Sharp banter. Tension you could bottle and sell. And a whole lot of almost kisses. Because here's the thing... The bond doesn't care what Ash believes. And the more he resists Riley... the harder it hits. Until ignoring him isn't freedom anymore - it's losing him. So now the question isn't are they soulmates? It's... Will Ash choose him - before Riley walks away for good? A chaotic, flirty, slow-burn queer romance full of tension, teasing, and two idiots falling in love while pretending they're not. ✔ Fully written | Updates Friday and Sunday at 19:00 CEST