Comtemporary Stories

Ira Verma never imagined her new job would land her inside the cold, echoing walls of the Rathore estate-a mansion guarded by silence, secrets, and the brooding presence of the man she's been hired to care for. Devraj Singh Rathore, heir to one of the most powerful families in India, is feared by many and understood by none. Bound to a wheelchair after a brutal attack, he shows no emotion, no warmth... and certainly no interest in the woman tending to him. At least, that's what Ira believes. What she doesn't know is that behind his still gaze lies a storm-dark, obsessive, and dangerously fixated on her. He watches when she's not looking, collects pieces of her she never gave, and burns with jealousy every time his younger brother dares to flirt with her. But Ira has a life outside this mansion. A fiancé her family chose. A future she thought she wanted. Devraj is done pretending. And when obsession begins to crack through restraint, Ira must face a chilling truth: You can only run so far... when the one who craves you is already inside your world.

Peyton is entering her senior year of college hoping for one last fun year before real life starts. What she doesn't take into account is meeting Tate, the sexy sweet boy next door. Everything is lighthearted and easy with him, Peyton barely has to think, so she does what any girl would do, she friend zones him. As they slowly get to know each other over time, Peyton gradually grows to trust Tate. But after an encounter with his family, Peyton takes a step back, haunted by her past. If Peyton wants a chance at love, she'll have to brave her past to look forward or possibly lose the one man who could mean everything.

Bianca Benson is gone, but her last wish binds two broken men together. Enzo Benson keeps everything under control-his family's business, his temper, the careful anger he hides behind sarcasm and a hard jaw. The one thing he's never been able to command is Ace Hart. Quiet, forgiving, the man Bianca loved with the kind of reckless devotion that left Enzo raw with jealousy. When Bianca's death and a sealed will demand a shocking solution-marriage between the two men who loved her-Enzo signs with a clenched fist and a louder secret: he's spent years loving Ace in ways he would never admit. Ace accepts the marriage because loving Bianca taught him what it means to keep promises. He walks into Enzo's house carrying grief and loyalty, not expecting to be accused, cornered, used, or desired with the same ferocity Bianca used to receive. He thinks a vow can keep Bianca's memory safe. He doesn't expect the vow to drag him into a dangerous orbit where desire and punishment look the same. Forced together by love, obligation, and the brittle shards of a family's grief, they carve out a life together under the weight of Bianca's name. Enzo meets Ace with headline hatred and a deeper hunger-rough hands, sharp words, a possessive claim that alternates between cruelty and care. Ace gives as much as he can: tenderness, patience, the ghost of what he and Bianca were. The friction between them flames into nights of violent need and daylight reckonings that demand a price.

Five high school students - three boys and two girls from different countries - find themselves at Westbridge High School in the United States. Though divided by culture, language, and upbringing, they're united by one powerful thing: a love for music. Together, they form a band called "Music Speaks" and begin chasing a dream no one believes in - not even their families. As tensions rise, friendships are tested, and performances falter, they must prove that music has the power to break barriers and bring hearts together.

Story Designation: A-5 A really short story about a man, a girl and a soup eatery on a rainy evening.

Preview: Once upon a time, is how stories usually begin but this one begins at the near end of summer, with some bad sunburns and silly mistakes. Olivia is quite to herself. She is quiet, reserved and a little shy. She has parents love her more than the world and a younger sister who's style gets her bullied. She loves too sing in the park and plays her old beat up acoustic guitar with only the birds and wandering people to listen.One day Zayn Malik, a boy of mystery yet so well known drops a wad of money into her guitar case. Olivia finds herself thrust into a spotlight of fame and fans she has never known. The boys become like family and Zayn becomes more and more romantic every time they meet. Will this new lifestyle scare Olivia or will she grow use to the tiring long days?Will Zayn be able to keep her with him when he feels so far away?

"I hate a Roman named Status Quo!" - Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury

Ingrid had never really felt anything. A numbness haunted her daily, and she knew it wasn't normal but she no longer cared. Until she met Sawyer. Sawyer felt too much. He couldn't stop the emotions from overwhelming him and sometimes, he lashed out. So he decided to pretend to feel nothing. Until he met Ingrid. When the two met, fireworks went off. Neither particularly kind, they wreaked havoc, and in the process, destroyed each other. Neither of them are good with dealing with the aftermath. They aren't particularly good with emotions either. This is the story of Ingrid and Sawyer... Well, the second time around. *Based partly off the terrible but addictive relationship of Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf, and Cole St.Clair and Isabel Culpeper, but not a fanfiction*

Short stories

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When her life comes crashing down, Jessica is forced to flee from the only place she's ever known. All she wants to do is find a place to stay, a job, and keep her head down. The exclusive Quinta Bay appears to be the perfect place, and when she falls head first into a passionate relationship with Tate, it makes her never want to leave. But some residents are far from happy about her arrival, and regardless of the consequences, they're willing to do whatever it takes to get rid of her.

"Will you two stop being weird with each other? Will you please stop using me as a mediator between you two? I'm sick of it. If you're not friends anymore, be adults and admit it, don't put me in the middle of your limbo crap." She declared, expecting an immediate response. However, silence, once again, re-established its control over our conversation for a long moment until I laughed. "Of course, we're still friends." Again, there was silence. As if my words we not enough to convince our newest ruler, Sol and I turned towards Henry, so that he could appeal to its senses and get it to forfeit our conversation as part of its domain. Henry sighed, pushing his long hair back, and looked at me, as if for authorisation. I nodded my head, wanting him to confirm my affirmation. He decided something different. "I told Di that I loved her." Publishing each chapter every Wednesday

How does one impress Grace? This is a question Folabi Dawson asked for several months. He could afford diamonds. He could buy her the latest wherever in the world. He could do just anything, because with money, there was never going to be an issue. Meet Grace Akinsola, but popularly known as Grace Akins. All her life, she made her money, obsessed with her passion and nothing else. But a few years back, she learned the hard way that the few men she had met were only attracted to her body and intimidated by her success. Folabi Dawnson, who had everything at the tip of his fingers, couldn't have Grace. That was the first time his money couldn't solve his problem. Grace Akins, was his problem.

While her best friend is preoccupied with a guy she just met, Vivienne decides to follow her gut, and head to the train station by herself where she meets Elijah, who is also waiting for the train. The two click instantly and set off on a whirlwind romance that may only last the Summer.

In a place where nothing happens, people start sniffing around Rita's house for the Holy Grail. Teen aged Rita, is left to figure out who they are, why they're there, and where the grail is. Comment and vote if you like it!

When Keira Sander’s parents get divorce, her life is turned upside-down. While she moves to New York with her mother, her brother Tyler stays in Florida with their father. Seven years later, Keira has no choice but to come back to Florida, hiding from a stalker who hasn't yet reveal himself to her and trying to survive her senior year. Enters Grayson Banks, Westview High school’s quarterback, Tyler’s former best friend and now sworn enemy; with his sexy looks and devilish smile, has half the school female population chasing after him. What is Keira to do when coming face to face with Grayson after all these years? How will she survive her stalker? And how will she resist the charms of her brother’s enemy?

A Romance | Erotic | College Setting with a subtle vibe, secrets, and late-night confessions. human setting: Neteyam emotionally intense, quiet, but in a band (guitarist), poetic. Known as the "nice guy tutor" but has a growing fan club. naturally romantic, highly observant. Once he falls- for Akasha, even when she doesn't make it easy. join us in the fun of young adulthood and spicy romance

Ewatomi's Journey follows the emotional and tumultuous life of Ewatomi, a strong and determined woman who is forced to confront the fractures in her past while navigating the complexities of her present. Once married to a man who chose to take another wife, Ewatomi relocated to the UK to raise her children in a fresh environment, leaving behind the pain of betrayal and the broken dreams of a life she had envisioned. Now, back in Abuja, Ewatomi is caught in a whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities. As a mother, she battles with the distance between her and her rebellious daughter, Ifedayo, while also trying to keep her family together despite the scars left by her first marriage. The sudden reappearance of her first husband's choices and their impact on her family force her to reckon with the past she thought she had left behind. In the midst of it all, Ewatomi finds herself drawn to a younger man in Abuja-someone who offers a kind of love and attention that she had long thought impossible. But balancing this new love with the demands of motherhood, past emotional trauma, and the chaotic events surrounding her daughter's rebelliousness proves to be more difficult than she anticipated. As Ewatomi grapples with her past mistakes, the newfound possibility of love, and the challenges of being a single mother, she must come to terms with the woman she once was, the woman she is now, and the woman she hopes to become. The story is a deep exploration of self-identity, love, family, and forgiveness in the face of unrelenting pressure.

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Rishabh Samay Bajaj is a Prince who has fought all his life to get back the status and gory back for his family. He had been ruthless on his path to get back what was rightfully his by birth but in process, he had hurt the girl he really loves, Prerna Sharma. What happens when they meet again? Read the story of Rishabh and Prerna where neither one of them is ready to relent. It is a battle of wills but in the end, will love win?