Exmilitary Stories

Nineteen is supposed to be about bad decisions, late-night talks, and dreams that make no sense yet. Not about marriage. Definitely not about marrying your professor. A sudden marriage. A man twice her age. Her university professor... now her husband. Zaid Choudhary is everything Nimra Hassan is not-silent, distant, older, and impossible to read. Their marriage has rules, walls, and too much space between them... yet somehow, none of it feels normal. Her life was decided long before she was old enough to fight back. A story about growing up too fast, being treated like a child and an adult at the same time, confusing love, unfair choices, and learning that sometimes... the mess was never your fault. [(Highly mature content || 18+)]

Lauren Bellwood is twenty-seven years old and has decided to return to her hometown, seeking shelter from the shadows of her troubled past. She lost her job at the hospital where she had been working for over 4 years, due to a "mistake" she made . The quaint streets were a stark contrast to the turbulence that had defined her previous life, marked by a toxic/abusive relationship that had left deep emotional scars. She had sworn to herself that she would only enter a relationship when she felt ready to trust again. ❀•°❀°•❀ Rein Benjamin Graves is forty-one years old, an ex-military man, who has returned to his town, looking forward to rekindling old memories amidst the familiarity of the landscape. Yet, his life in the special forces. The tan-less print once was a golden ring around his finger. A marriage that didn't as someone couldn't wait at home for him during his deployment. He had never truly opened his heart to anyone since, convinced that emotional weakness was just for him and people around him. But scars and burns don't hide from what he's been through. *All pictures are from Pinterest!*

"You've gotten away from me one too many times," Tora said, pausing against the hollow of my neckline, his lips moving slowly and deliberately, with an almost teasing intensity. "It's not that-" I began to protest, but his teeth gently grazed my collarbone, neither harsh nor soft, sending a shiver through me. I couldn't help but exhale a soft, involuntary sigh, caught between anticipation and unease. "You've been avoiding me," he accused, voice low and steady, clearly calling me out on my avoidance since the costume party. His words, sharp and filled with a hint of warning, sent a jolt racing through my core, waking something unknown within. "This is a warning," he continued, voice dropping even lower. "If you keep evading me, I won't let you forget it easily." Without warning, I felt his hands slip between my thighs, warm and firm. In a quick, deliberate motion, he pushed my legs apart and stepped boldly between them. His gaze fixed on me, intense and unwavering. "I'll make sure you never forget. I'll make sure every time you see my face, you're a dripping mess of need. That's a promise, princess." My face betrayed me, shifting uncontrollably as a storm of conflicting thoughts raced through my mind. Heat flooded my neck and rose to my cheeks, making me acutely aware of his touch. "You promise?" I whispered, managing a small, mischievous smile that promised secrets yet to be revealed, even as I wondered if I truly knew what I was signing up for.

Nico Barrett doesn't believe in heroes or happy endings. Raised on the streets and sharpened by betrayal, he lies for a living and steals to survive. So when a gang that once helped him resurfaces with a deadly ultimatum-steal sensitive intel from Titan Core Security or be buried in a ditch-Nico loads up a new identity and a cocky smirk. He nearly pulls it off. But just as he's about to vanish, a gloved hand grabs him, and everything goes black. Adriano Calvetti is the type of man people don't say no to. Ex-military, sharp-jawed, and dead-eyed, he runs Titan Core like a war zone. Nico should've been just another failed breach. But Adriano doesn't see fear when Nico wakes up-he sees fire. Stubborn, reckless, and smart-mouthed, Nico forces Adriano to question everything. Yet it's not just the defiance that catches Adriano's eye-it's the way Nico flinches at loud noises, the way he goes rigid or lashes out when touched without warning. As secrets unravel and danger moves closer, Adriano realizes he doesn't just want answers-he wants to protect the very thief who almost took him down.

Nove Estelle Sinclair, 22 years old, is a personal trainer and owner of her own fitness studio. Behind her fierce, independent exterior lies a heavy secret: Nova has a cronic illness called Vascular Regulation DisorderVRD) that threatens to pull the rug out from under her feet. She is determined to to maintain her her independence, even if it means hiding her failing health from everyone around her. Xander Adonis Blackwood, 27 years old, is the opposite of a safe haven. He is the Italian Mafia's most lethal weapon and enforcer. The underworld knows him as Ombra - the Shadow. At a towering height of 195 cm, Xander is an underground fighter, built out of cold precision and dark secrets. Their two separate worlds collide when a dangerous mission brings Xander to the doorstep of Nova's fitness studio. His target, one of Nova's most predatory clients is only the start. He comes to the conclusion that Nova's studio is just a hunting ground for the members of the network. Xander has no choice but to stay and root the rest of the problem out. From the second they meet, Xander's trained military eyes notice that Nova is harboring a massive secret. He is determined to unravel her mysterious. Only what he finds is a fiercely stubborn woman fighting her own breaking body. When Nova's health inevitably collapses, Xander is forced to step out of the shadows to shield her. But as his violent underworld war closes in on her studio, Nova must learn that letting someone in isn't the same as giving up. Will Xander be able to teach Nova how to be loved and cared for while she maintains her independence, or will the darkness of his past destroy the only real home they've ever known?

Park Ha Na has always had a strong sense of justice and a passion for helping others. As a lawyer, she works tirelessly to fight for the rights of women and children who have been wronged. However, her dedication to her career has left little room for romance, and she has yet to find a man who can accept her for who she is. That is until Ji Chang Wook enters her life as her new bodyguard. Despite their initial clashes, Ha Na and Chang Wook soon find themselves drawn to each other, as they discover that they share a similar drive and determination. But with Ha Na's career taking up most of her time and a dangerous stalker threatening her safety, can their love survive the challenges that lie ahead? Follow Ha Na and Chang Wook's journey as they learn that the heart of a champion is not only about achieving success but also about finding love in unexpected places. Copyright © 2024 by Bemmygail. www.bemmygail.com www.playfulsparks.com All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any form whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations in critical articles or reviews. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places, events and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

The story of how a bullet in my hip changed my life

Veteran Michelle Sparkles has been living in normal civilian life for a year but is starting to have intense hallucinations of being back on base and in combate and after she has "an episode" she won't remember it, what is going on? Author note: Hello people, aliens, magical unicorns, creatures of the night, and everything else whatever suits ya :). The cover of the story is from a comic strip on Webtoon called snailology by snail lord (great comic btw, helped me realize I was Non-Bionary) so just wanna give credit where credits do. As usual keep in mind I suck at spelling and don't always punctuate corrects so yes I know don't comment on it ok. That's all I got, hope all you enjoy ^-^.

For John Bomber, his life is over. He's out of the military on a medical with no way to return. His sister and her husband are capable of handling the farm. He's a respected pillar of the community, a multi-millionaire who is recognized throughout the State, and can go nowhere without everyone knowing. His son is grown and has begun following in his footsteps. But Prudence Bomber is dead. As big as Texas is, as big as the ranch is, there's nothing there for him any longer. The big, formerly happy-go-lucky Texan can't stand to stay in Texas, where even the evening breeze reminds him of Prudence.

"I didn't hire him to protect my body. I hired him because I couldn't survive another night alone." Azalea- I had everything money could offer. But the nights were still too long, and the silence too loud. They say grief fades. It doesn't. It lingers-quiet and cold. Haunted by my past and desperate not to be alone, I hired Alek: a cold, ex-military bodyguard with scars deeper than his silence. He doesn't speak much. He doesn't smile. But he listens. He stays. I didn't expect the man behind the silence to feel like home. And that was enough... until it wasn't. Until I started getting greedy. Alek- I've seen war. Death. Hell on Earth. But nothing wrecked me like the soft-eyed girl who looked at me like I wasn't broken. I told myself I'd keep it professional. She was just another job. But the truth? I never stood a chance. The more I watched her quietly carry the weight of the world- The more I wanted to carry it with her. Azalea is the kind of light you don't touch when you've lived too long in the dark. But every time she looked at me... it felt like maybe I didn't have to stay there. It's not the danger that gets to me. It's the way she carries it-quiet, alone, like I'm not standing right here. Like she already knows something I don't. [On Hiatus]

Stacy, a red-headed interior designer from South Africa is thrown into a dangerous adventure when her soon-to-be fiancé Theo goes missing in the middle of deep dark Africa. Her only help arrives in the form of her ex-military Uncle James, Scotty, a slightly alcoholic survival expert and adventurer and her childhood-friend-turned-professional-soldier Eric. After only three weeks of training she sets off to discover that with guts and determination, anything is possible. (also, wear really really good shoes!)

Life before the chaos. After being adopted, Aurora settled into a life with her adoptive parents. Though she was only a child, her 'now' parent would constantly do horrible things to her despite her medical condition. From being locked in a closet to being beaten have to death. Everything changed when she public started school at 15. She got into make-up to hide the bruises, it worked for a while but with her parents anger out of control it would never be enough sometimes. Aurora is 17 now and her birthday was too far away with her knowing she could finally escape but would it come to late or will hope save her just in time

He watches. He calculates. He never gets attached. Roman Kade is the kind of man neighbors whisper about. Former special operations. Quiet. Controlled. Dangerous in a way that doesn't need to announce itself. He moved into the apartment building for one reason. Then she moved in across the hall. Aria is strong, independent, and completely unaware that someone from Roman's past has started circling the building. Watching her. Testing her. She thinks he's just the intense guy next door. She doesn't realize he's already memorized her schedule. Already broken rules for her. Already decided that if anyone touches her... They won't live long enough to regret it. But Roman has one problem. He doesn't believe he deserves love. And the enemies who want him back in the game just found the perfect leverage. Her. Dark romance. Protective antihero. Slow burn tension. Possessive energy.

When an Egyptian princess is betrothed to a powerful Moroccan prince known for his arrogance and cruelty, she chooses exile over a gilded cage. Fleeing across continents, she finds herself deep in the frozen heart of Russia-half-starved, hunted, and desperate to disappear. There, she crosses paths with a cold, battle-worn ex-military general whose silence is as dangerous as his past. He wants nothing to do with royalty. She wants nothing but freedom. Yet fate binds them together as he becomes her unseen guardian, protecting her from the shadows as the desert she escaped tries to reclaim her. Across sand and snow, two worlds collide-and the chase has only just begun.

Warning ⚠️ This story contains stalking, violence, blood, death, home invasion, and attempted sexual assault. Some scenes include non-consensual acts depicted as violence, not romance. Reader discretion is advised. 18+ only. Consensual adult content. "I didn't save her. I tagged her." Lennon takes Porter Alley every night after her 10pm shift. It's faster. It's darker. It's supposed to be safe. It isn't. When a stranger grabs her, another stranger steps out of the shadows and ends it with a knife. He doesn't introduce himself. He just leaves a warning carved into her headboard and his initial burned into her bedframe. Talon Graves is ex-military. Possessive. Obsessive. And now he's decided she's his to protect - whether she wants it or not. She should run. Instead, she can't stop looking over her shoulder for him. #DarkRomance #PossessiveMMC #Stalker #ExMilitary #TouchHerAndDie #MorallyGray #Claimed #AgeGap

Adam Carter doesn't do love. Scarred by a past he never escaped and hardened by the empire he built from it, the billionaire keeps his world cold, controlled, and free of emotional attachments. Until her. Daphnie Hanson has spent her life surviving. Guarded, cautious, and carrying wounds no one sees, she never expected to feel safe in the arms of a man like Adam. But from the moment he sees her, letting her go is no longer an option. What begins as comfort quickly becomes something far more dangerous. Because Adam's past isn't buried-it's waiting. And when the darkness surrounding him closes in, Daphnie is pulled into a world of violence, secrets, and obsession. He would destroy anyone who tried to take her. But loving a man like Adam may destroy her first. Will their love survive his darkness... or be consumed by it? ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains sensitive topics, including attempted suicide, drug use, violence, and murder.