Generalfriction Stories

Mixed platter of short romance stories that will hopefully bring a smile on your face!

"Between what we were and what we became... lies the edge of us." *They weren't meant to cross paths. But fate doesn't ask for permission-it creates disasters.* Anaisha Sharma never wanted attention. Especially not in a school that thrived on whispers, reputations, and boys who thought the world revolved around their name. She had her past, her silence, and her plan: survive the year unnoticed. Enter Ekagr Malhotra - the brooding perfectionist with a mic in hand and heartbreak in his voice. Cold. Arrogant. Untouchable. And Dhruv Arora - quiet eyes, kind soul, and a heart that speaks in silence. Her comfort, her friend, her maybe. In a world of spotlights and shadows, Anaisha finds herself caught between two boys, two versions of herself, and a truth she's not ready to face. He was the chaos she never wanted. She was the calm he didn't know he craved. But on the edge of love, pride, and heartbreak - someone always falls first. - **Enemies. Friends. Almost lovers.** This isn't a love triangle. It's a slow unraveling of hearts that were never supposed to beat in sync. ---

FlameMatch #1 r-18 | erotic romance | taglish Professor, Scarlett Maximoff thought she knew the risks of desire until Luke Lamperouge came into her life like a sharp thorn, pricking her carefully built walls. What started as fiery, filthy texts on a dating app quickly spiraled into something far more dangerous when Scarlett discovered Luke was her new student. Caught between temptation and taboo, every stolen moment injects a potent poison-blurring the lines between control and obsession, pleasure and pain. In a game where hearts are the stakes, can Scarlett survive the sting without losing herself completely? 🍒🍷💋🥀

After his wife dies, John must find ways to cope, and his son abruptly coming back into his life doesn't help. - It was 53 years of marriage-he knew every single thing about her from her daily routine to the number of wrinkles that decorated her skin. His love for her grew even more as the time went by. So after she passed, John found it hard to move on with his life-how is it even possible to do such a thing? She tied his shoes when his back was too tight to move. She cooked him breakfast every morning and was the only one to tell him he needed to gain some weight. She gave him comfort when the storms came, singing to him as if he were a child. But now she's gone and John is hesitant to even turn the knob when someone familiar knocks on his door.

Oxfordia, a nation established after the treaty of Oxford in 1874, was supposed to be a barrier stopping all war effort between the French Empire and the Prussian Reich. However, in the year 1914, the french launched a full-scale invasion on Oxfordia with the purpose of reaching the prussian borders. With the entirety of Europe plunging into chaos, the lives of Otto, Gabriel, Georgette, Adeline and Elizabeth, would change forever. Note: This story is a product of my imagination. All names, apart from the locations, are made up. All events and nations mentioned are fictional. The nations could be inspired by real countries. This is a ww1 alternate universe.

'That's all it takes. The smallest reminder and in an instant it feels like your stomach has fallen thirty storeys and crashed into the steel roof of a truck. Loss is cruel like that, the days you think you're finally past it are the days it will punish you the most.' ~Beau Taplin, The Punishment

How can you be an orphan when your mother still pays for you? This is the painful question sixteen-year-old Vanya asks herself every day. Her mother's monthly visits to the orphanage aren't fueled by love, but by cold, crisp cash, a payment to keep Vanya a secret. Her father's existence is defined by his absolute rejection. Vanya is the childhood that never got to bloom..*The Lost Spring*. But Vanya's greatest pain is also her biggest secret. Her mother's first marriage yielded three handsome, powerful, and successful adult sons which are Vanya's *half-brothers*. They live a life of unquestioned luxury, entirely unaware of the hidden daughter who shares their blood. When a chance encounter shatters the rigid boundary between Vanya's world and theirs, the family's sixteen-year lie begins to crumble. The truth will tear their privileged world apart. But for Vanya, is exposing the secret worth the risk of losing the only family she's ever truly yearned for?

​With one sudden brake, You Shulang rear-ended Fan Xiao. ​In public- Fan Xiao: Are you alright? I share part of the responsibility too. Are you cold? Here, wear my coat. In private- Fan Xiao: License plate Hu A68887, White Audi. He hit me. How bad? He wasted 38 minutes and 42 seconds of my life. ​When they met again, Fan Xiao absolutely loathed the clear and gentle smile on You Shulang's face. ​In public- Fan Xiao: Working with Director You is a breath of fresh spring air. Shall we grab a meal later? In private- Fan Xiao: Change the wine. Make sure it's the kind that'll get him completely wasted. ​Under the thick shade of the trees, Fan Xiao's tall figure remained hidden as he watched You Shulang escort another man. ​In public- Fan Xiao: Sexual orientation is a personal freedom. Director You need not take it to heart. In private- Fan Xiao: I'm going to fuck that pervert to death. Come up with a feasible plan. ​Reunited after their breakup, the itch in his heart never went away. ​In public- Fan Xiao: Shulang, I believe there may have been some misunderstandings between us. You Shulang: Take off the mask, you piece of trash. In private- Fan Xiao: Not behaving? Then don't blame me for being rough. ​A sweet story dressed in forced dog-blood drama and angst. T/N: This is not my original work. The series is currently airing and I can't wait to know the story so I searched for the novel and I published here the English translation to share to my fellow To My Shore fans. Four-Faced Buddha [To My Shore]四面佛 Author: Su Erliang (苏二两)

Autumn is not just a season , it is home. But seasons don't last forever. For Kuhu, home means her nani's laughter, her nana's quiet scolding, and the sound of family trying to stay whole after falling apart. This is the story of a girl who grew up between love and loss- and how one season changed everything.

[⚠️ This story runs parallel to Melodies on a Canvas. For full context, please read that book first or some key chapters. I will mention those key chapters inside the author note in the book.] ANNA LORRAINE - a focused and serious assistant manager at work. Poised. Composed. Locked in. She solves problems with a cool calm and quiet elegance. Outside of work? That's a whole different story. She's dramatic, chaotic, and will go to wild lengths for the people she loves. ALEX ANDERSON - a famous event planner who manages events without a single flaw, like he's just styling his hair. Cool, serious, a little arrogant. He doesn't tolerate mistakes-not at work. But off-duty? He does a full 180. He's sarcastic, chaotic, tells bad jokes, and lives to pass up funny comments. So what happens when the two of them are forced to work together? Both headstrong. Both allergic to errors. One refuses to take criticism. The other is smug and thrives on pushing buttons. One thing's for sure: There will be arguments. There will be banter. And there will absolutely be "I can't stand this person" energy. But when their past starts to catch up with them, will either of them be willing to get vulnerable? Follow the journey of Anna and Alex as they go from "I can't stand you" to "you're bearable enough to have a forever." ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ STARTED:- 3 AUGUST 2025 END:- ?

Sunshine Valley University, a college where dreams can come true while drama becomes a never-ending hassle. In and out of Sunshine Valley University, we see CatNap, an angsty emo cat, and his close friends on their road to sucess, from the start of their Freshman years to the end of their Senior years. However, there will be some bumps on the road as nasty rumors and heated drama will occur for the next years of their college lives. The Smiling Critters and Nightmare Critters are part of Poppy Playtime, all owned and created by Mob Studios. The Frowning Critters were created by Eggritos. The Dream Critters were created by sol12nicol. The Daydream Critters were created by Cougar MacDowall.

Lady Therese Ignacio is an average students burdened by above-average expectations. In their home, excellence is a requirement. Ever since she was little, her love for drawing was seen as just a phase, never a future. When she fails the qualification exam for the Star Section, she was moved into lower section, far from the pressure and prestige she's always known. Psalm Conrad Blancaflor is a jack-of-all-trades, master of some, and almost always unbothered. He doesn't know exactly what he wants out of life, but he knows how to enjoy it. When Therese enters his orbit, her world begins to shift. Through laughter, late-night conversations, and quiet moments of art and mischief, she starts to loosen the tight grip of expectation and see the world through brighter, freer eyes. In a world where success is measured by standards set long before and every misstep is met with harsh judgment. Will she have the courage to fight for their love and defy constraints that her mother has imposed upon her? Will she find a way to break free and hold onto each other, or will her hands remain tied, forever out of reach? Date started: 07/11/21

The story, Coming to New York, is a comedic novel of cultural expectations, identity, and coming-of-age that follows the journey of Paul, a Nigerian student. The tone blends poignant observation of the immigrant experience with sharp, ironic humor derived from cultural clashes.

There are 118 issues rolled into one!!

A story about a group of friends. I'm not gay or Asian but will try my best.

जानम, देख लो, मिट गईं दूरियाँ मैं यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ कैसी सरहदें? कैसी मजबूरियाँ? मैं यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ ~ सुन सको तो सुनो धड़कनों की ज़बाँ मैं यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ कैसी सरहदें? कैसी मजबूरियाँ? मैं यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ हूँ, यहाँ ~ ~Drishti "Love, for me, is devotion. I cannot see him, but my heart recognizes him the way a prayer recognizes its own peace. Love is trusting his voice in every silence, holding his hand as if it is the only light I know. It is the faith that even in darkness, his presence will guide me home. People say love begins with sight but mine begins with surrender, with believing in someone I have never seen yet feel in every heartbeat. For me, love is sacred, a quiet promise to stay, to trust, to belong. And if this is devotion... then I live my whole life loving him. ~Ekaksh "Drishti... If your love is devotion, then mine is gratitude - gratitude that God trusted me with a heart as pure as yours. You say you can't see me, but you don't need to. Because every time you hold my hand, I feel seen in a way I never have before. You walk through darkness with faith... and that faith makes me stronger. You call my presence your light, but the truth is you are the reason I know what love truly is. If love is sacred for you, then for me, you are sacred. Your trust is my prayer, your heartbeat is my peace, and your devotion... that is my entire world.

World famous fashion model, Hope Turner, decides to return to her hometown for the first time in five years to spend Christmas with her family. It's not that she hasn't wanted to go home and be around her family, she's just been busy with work. And juggling her new brand. And even more work. But also... she's been busy avoiding the woman she was once in love with. She's been busy avoiding Noelle Jennings. And even though she broke Hope's heart the summer after their senior year of high school, she's never once stopped loving her. That's the thing about first loves. Sometimes they're impossible to get over. And Noelle Jennings, she's not an easy woman to move on from. Started: 22 August 22

Meet Ruhi Singhania And Aashvi Melhorta. They lived both lived a low life, as best friends at their local college. Ruhi only lives with her dad, who drinks alot of beer, and takes his anger out by hitting Ruhi. Aashvi's parents both died when she was 7 in a car crash. She was transferred to a horrible foster home with horrible and abusive parents. Ruhi and Aashvi always comfort eachother, and make sure eachother are okay. They one day they meet Veer Rathore and Aditya Singh.. || Veer grew up poor, and was beat until he could not feel pain anymore. He grew up and became a mafia boss who is heartless, ruthless, and cruel. Meanwhile, his business mafia boss, Aditya, grew up without anyone. He was homeless and would get bullied, everyday. He then meet Veer, who shaped him to be merciless, cruel, and horrible. They soon meet their little scared sweethearts, Ruhi and Aashvi. || Come read and find out!. Tropes: Enemies to lovers Sunshine x Grumpy Shy x Romantic Bond Innocent x Flirty Forced Proximity Forced Marriage Revenge

At a normal day, Evan and Lior's paths meet after a library mix-up forces them to share a study table. What starts as shy glances becomes daily comfort, and their quiet friendship warms into a soft, steady love that makes even ordinary days feel special. *** Evan Reyes never expected his quiet library corner to change, but everything shifted when Lior Han accidentally took the seat across from him. Their awkward first meeting grew into a comfortable routine of shared snacks, soft conversations, and late-night messages wishing each other luck. Evan found himself waiting for Lior's quiet laugh, while Lior sought the calm he felt whenever Evan was near. Friends noticed how naturally they drifted together, but the boys simply enjoyed the warmth forming between them. One sleepy afternoon, Lior reached for Evan's hand, and neither pulled away. Was their gentle closeness becoming something more? [[Word Count: 20,000 - 30,000 words]] Disclaimer: This story is written in English. Cover Design by Astrid Jaydee

Seventeen-year-old Saanvi Kashyap is running on borrowed time. She escaped a forced marriage only to land in a city that demands everything- long hours, cramped rooms, and the constant fear of being found. Her family has reported her missing, and every knock at the door could end the life she's barely begun. Ved Sinha doesn't have room for distractions. His world is a straight line- ace the exams, secure the top rank, make his parents' sacrifice worth is. Until the new girl with fierce ambition and secrets she won't share, starts to pull his world out of focus. Thrown together in a cutthroat competition where only a handful will make it and the rest will disappear into obscurity, Saanvi and Ved know the truth : every mark is a battle, every seat is a lifeline and every competitor must be left behind. But the quiet intensity of their shared ambition sparks a connection that defies the rules of rivalry. As the final results creep closer and the pressure from home tightens around their necks, they must decide whether their connection is a strength- or the fault line that will shatter their futures forever.