Gaslight Stories

⋆. 𐙚 ˚. "I don't want to be here." Y/N x CEO but different! The only relationship to be 'romanticised' is Ryley and CEO (Marcus) This is written to be serious in an unserious way. Though, it does have topics to be taken seriously. TW will be at the top of every chapter. 𝒮𐕣𝒶𝓇†𝑒𝒹 ▸ 22 .ᐟ 01 .ᐟ 25 𝒻𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓼𝒽𝑒𝒹 ▸ ﹖﹖ 𝄃𝄃𝄂𝄀𝄁𝄃𝄂𝄂𝄃

"Sin wears silk and smiles." In the glittering decay of nineteenth-century Europe, one woman trades her soul for freedom-and finds herself forever bound to the Devil who grants it. From the gilded palaces of France to the fog-choked streets of London, Jeanette Rouge follows the rise, fall, and rebirth of a courtesan turned immortal hunter. Once a pawn of kings, Jeanette signs the Scarlet Contract to escape her ruin, only to awaken in a world where demons walk among the desperate and angels sell indulgence by the ounce. As she crosses paths with an enigmatic butler, a noble family cloaked in mirrors, and the shadow of a killer who bleeds cities dry, Jeanette learns that desire can damn as surely as sin-and that redemption may demand a deeper surrender. A tale of beauty, vengeance, and the price of eternity, Jeanette Rouge unfolds across five acts of blood and velvet: The Scarlet Contract. The Devil in Black and Crimson. Mirrors and Monsters. The Sins We Serve. Rouge Eternal.

Jeon jeongguk is a golden child. Or so is what his mother says every time he fulfills his parents' expectations. But this time, Jeongguk has decided to follow his hyungs' steps from Busan to Seoul for his new university life, much to his parents' disapproval. Jeongguk believes he is finally en route to regaining the control over his life, away from his overbearing parents. Kim Taehyung is quiet, introverted, a good observer and an even better friend. He does not feel like a good boyfriend, though. Taehyung can feel his relationship slipping through his fingers and although he does everything he can to make it right, it somehow makes everything worse. This is a slow-burn Taekook fanfic (with a yoonmin side ship) inspired by the song 'Must have been the wind' by Alec Benjamin. Trigger Warnings ⚠: Emotional abuse, manipulation, toxic relationships, verbal and physical abuse, controlling behavior, alcohol misuse, anxiety, and themes of emotional neglect.

"Sometimes the people that hurt us is also the most are the ones we call home." Three years together had convinced Fergie that Raynor was the answer to all her searching. Until one day they lost each other. And just when Fergie finally learned to let go, fate had other plans.

She escaped one monster. She moved into a village full of them. Claire is broke, wanted by the law, and desperate. After kidnapping her eight-year-old son from his abusive father, she answers a job listing for a remote village in Normandy. Room and board included. No questions asked. Sainte-Agnès-des-Bois is everything she needs. The stone houses form a perfect circle. The old villagers bring homemade cookies and knit bonnets for her boy. Her son laughs again. He rides a bicycle. He falls in love for the first time. But there are no adults between 30 and 70. Only the elderly - and the children. At night, someone enters Claire's building. Someone who laughs in the dark. A slow-burn psychological horror novel about motherhood, silence, and what hides behind a grandmother's smile. ⚠️ TW: domestic violence, psychological manipulation, cult, cannibalism, character death

A forgotten village on the Cornish coast. A glass that sings to the sea. And two seekers drawn by its call. Kotallo, a soldier bound to the Silver Twilight Lodge, is sent to claim the artifact for those who remade him. Aloy, an archaeologist and heir to forbidden knowledge, follows her own path to uncover what should remain buried. In the mist between them lies the question: will they face the song together... or against each other?

"Daddy Had Four Wives" is a Nigerian thriller about family, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect what they believe is theirs. If you love twisted mysteries, forbidden tension, and characters who keep you guessing until the very end-this is for you. Warning: Contains violence, strong language, and mature themes. Not for the faint of heart.

Random quotes from things I like

"How blindsided i have become in the name of Ego. How slow his death was, because of my ego. I wish my Ego Death."

Where potions run technology and passions run deep. A barmaid with a rare talent. Paris, 1882. Barmaid and potions expert Elle Deschamps knows a worrying secret: the supply of the magic serum that gives her potions their potency is running dangerously low. When a mysterious gentleman hires her to help search out new sources for serum, she jumps at the chance to earn her way to a life of less drudgery. A spy on a mission. Agent of the British crown Henry Ainsworth has a simple directive: end the potions crisis, by any means necessary. Posing as a bodyguard, he joins the beguiling potions expert on her continent-hopping expedition, determined to protect her from the unknown foes who wish to thwart her. A love neither can resist. With time of the essence, Elle and Henry must rely on one another to avert disaster. As enemies close in, they find the greatest danger of all may not be to their their lives, but to their hearts.

[ONGOING] A poetry book about self-worth, toxicity, finding yourself stuck in harmful situations, and finding the strength to get yourself out of them with a little bit of help. »»----　✦　----«« ➳Started: 11/12/2021 ➳Finished: TBD

LaNiAnKa is a series about 4 girls living in a fictional city of Verona, which is based on a combination of different European cities known for their culture, history, and romance. The girls don't live together, but they often hang out at each other's apartments. Laura and Ana share an apartment, while Nika and Katarina have their own places. However, they do talk about the possibility of moving in together in the future, as they value each other's company and support. Theme song Verse 1: LaNiAnKa, four young friends, Living life with a passion that never ends. Laura's got the brains and Nika's got the flair, Ana's always up for fun and Katarina's there to share. Chorus: LaNiAnKa, they're the best of friends, Together they can conquer any trend. With their strength and their smarts, They're taking on the world with all their hearts. Verse 2: From the city streets to the dance floor, They're living life like never before. They're stylish and bold, with a love for adventure, And their bond is unbreakable, that's for sure. Chorus: LaNiAnKa, they're the best of friends, Together they can conquer any trend. With their strength and their smarts, They're taking on the world with all their hearts. Bridge: They stand together, through thick and thin, With each other's support, they always win. They're LaNiAnKa, and they're on a roll, Taking on the world, with heart and soul. Chorus: LaNiAnKa, they're the best of friends, Together they can conquer any trend. With their strength and their smarts, They're taking on the world with all their hearts. Outro: LaNiAnKa, four young friends, Living life with passion that never ends.

The handbook on how to gaslight, gatekeep and be a girlboss!!

This is how to gaslight

Emma Lee, a rookie artist, slowly growing to fame locally in Seoul for her unique art style. But the anonymous artist has continued to remain anonymous, without enjoying the new recognition. Why? Her name is not her true name, nor is her accent, or her style... she is an escapee who has barely escaped from the clutches of stereotypical norms, scared of living her past life again.

I love stories. Don't you? **trigger warning domestic abuse, nothing graphic**

izuku finds a confusing book, and returns to UA different than when he left.

Motion and bustling life is everywhere constantly. Nothing ever slows down. As people move on, her brain still snags on the past, on who she was programmed to be. Now that adolescence is upon her, she is unable to think for herself. She doesn't know how to act because she never caught on to that lesson or that skill. Her identity remains even a mystery to herself. Will she ever figure out who lies beneath the surface? Untitled is a journey of self-discovery. Join Maisie Jones as she searches for love, passion, and a rainbow of emotions she could never identify before.

A truthful look behind the hidden veil of narcissistic abuse. 13 years of deception, pain, and trauma. Inspiring hope to those who desperately need it.