Grumpy-sunshine Stories

She doesn't bow before power. 👠 He doesn't tolerate defiance. 👑 She hides her scars behind strength. 🥀 He hides his emotions behind anger. 🖤 "In a world where power decides everything, love was never supposed to exist." "But destiny has its own rules..." ♟️🥀

Manhattan, early 2000s. "Fab" magazine: a glossy kingdom of stilettos, questionable trends, and Eleanor Thompson, a (mostly) benevolent Editor-in-Chief. Navigating this world is Ashley Parker, a whip-smart Managing Editor whose glasses are as essential as her morning triple espresso. Life's a whirlwind of fashion emergencies and deciphering Eleanor's bizarre requests...until he shows up. Jake Thompson. Eleanor's son. Ashley's arch-nemesis from college. Picture a golden retriever in human form, armed with a trust fund and a talent for chaos. Their history? Epic pranks, disastrous study dates, and a rivalry that could curdle milk. They bicker, they scheme, but beneath the surface, something's brewing. It's a volatile mix of annoyance and...maybe something else? As Ashley and Jake stumble through the absurdities of the magazine world, they start to see each other in a new (slightly less homicidal) light. But can they ditch the rivalry and embrace the awkward, undeniable spark? Or will their past and their pride keep them locked in a battle of wits and simmering hormones? "Ink-Compatible" is a rom-com about the delightfully weird world of 2000s Manhattan.

Lyra has always known that some roads lead farther than others. In a mysterious city where ancient gateways open onto distant lands, she finds herself drawn into a world of breathtaking beauty, hidden darkness, and a war she never intended to fight. Then she meets him. What begins as an unlikely partnership becomes something neither of them expected as they journey across unfamiliar lands. Each more beautiful, dangerous, and haunting than the last. But the farther Lyra travels, the more the world around her begins to feel strangely familiar. Some places are meant to be discovered. Others are meant to be remembered. **Where We Were Real** is a fantasy romance about love, loss, memory, and the places that leave pieces of themselves behind. *Please note that I am posting this here for feedback. Please be honest in your comments on what you think of things! I will be posting chapters every other day! (Hopefully!)*

# Note to the Reader# > Some loves are written in the stars; others are carved into the very soul. In a world where time can be stolen in a single, tragic second, Aviraj Singhaniya lives as a man trapped in the ghost of his past, guarding a wooden box of dried baby pink roses and a love that refuses to die. Across the state line, Aarohi Rathore wakes each day under a different sky, carrying the quiet grace of a royal princess-unaware of the forgotten chapters, the phantom voice calling her *Little Rose*, or the fierce, obsessive devotion of the man who never stopped waiting for her. When fate violently unravels the veil of amnesia, two worlds collide once more. But as the shadows of a painful past attempt to tear them apart, they must discover whether love can survive what time tried to erase. Step into a tale of an unbreakable bond, destroying possessive devotion, and a journey home to the one place you always belonged.

Leonardo D'anglo, a nonchalant, rude and grumpy business man who's also the very leader of underworld holding immense power, respect and knowledge Despite of having every single thing anyone could ever think of he's still deprived of something he never was aware he needed , love Naina Agnighotri, a very chaotic, composed and kind surgeon who after now accomplishing her dream is planning to finally discover the dark truth which her family is hiding from her since generations What if two very opposite very determined and very rebellious souls cross paths and get entangled with each other due to a marriage of convenience and discover the sides of them which remained a mystery even for themselves

Rehaan Ahmad - 31 Year old divorced. His whole world revolves around two things, one his business that he loves the most. Second his princess Amaira Ahmad. He is arrogant to many, but a broken soul inside. He loves his daughter, but feared to show it outside. He is a fire that burn anyone. He holds the power. Love, thats what made his life miserable. One wrong move, his total life changed. Leaving him with a kid, his first wife left him. He is cold, ruthless. But he is not heartless. Sahana Khan - 24 old pediatrician. Filled with a sad past, she chose to move past and pretend to be happy in outside while inside she was a broken soul. Her happiness lies with childrens that she sees and treats everyday. Her world revolves around two people that is Mr. Idris Khan and Mrs. Amna Khan. Her past did broke her, but she chose to hide it. Kind and bubbly. But she is confident. She can be a fire when it comes to her loved ones. Marriage was something that she chose to stay out of it after her past. What happens when the fire and sun are put together? Both are not ready for the marriage, but for their princess they are obliged to do it. He hates love, she fears marriage. He doesn't show outside. But she shows it. He is calm and arrogant. She is silent and kind. Two opposite polars getting together for Amaira. Filled with darkness of their own, will both of them will ever find the light in their marriage? Entangled Destiny. Read their journey to find what happens next.

Love is fragile. Rarely, it's fleeting. Albus knew the feeling very well. He held his adoration for his best friend - Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy - in his hand like a small, glass structure. If he were to slip or fall, it would shatter like a firework. He held on carefully; protecting it like it were a small, injured bird. Albus' heart often felt like that - a small, unprotected entity. He'd been foolish to believe that love was safe. It bloomed in his chest; a stupid, frilly flower that hardly hesitated to kill him from the inside out. One single action could fix his issue - he needed to tell Scorpius how he felt. Honestly, when paralleled with those two haunting decisions, he preferred to let the flowers bloom.

Ivy is thrilled to leave her small-town life behind as she heads to IIT Bombay to study aerospace engineering. With her quirky personality and innocent fantasies, she finds herself captivated by her enigmatic professor, Shrey. As she navigates her first days in college, will she manage to break through his grumpy exterior. Dive into a tale of unexpected romance Age Gap Grumpy -Sunshine Professor-Student Dynamics

!!!I LOST MY OTHER ACCOUNT!!!! THIS IS MY STORY!!! Veara, a fiery and independent healer from a quiet forest village, is drawn into the heart of an ancient war between elemental kingdoms. When a prophecy names her as the only one who can awaken the sealed magic of the Ember Heart, she's forced into an uneasy alliance with Nox, the cold, battle-hardened Warden of the Northern Frostlands. Nox, a man feared by kingdoms and loyal only to his fallen brother's dying wish, wants nothing to do with prophecy--or with the sunshine-eyed woman disrupting his meticulously ordered world. Trapped together in a crumbling mountain fortress while the world edges toward chaos, their survival depends on trust, but their hearts may not survive the fire they ignite in each other.

Veara, a fiery and independent healer from a quiet forest village, is drawn into the heart of an ancient war between elemental kingdoms. When a prophecy names her as the only one who can awaken the sealed magic of the Ember Heart, she's forced into an uneasy alliance with Nox, the cold, battle-hardened Warden of the Northern Frostlands. Nox, a man feared by kingdoms and loyal only to his fallen brother's dying wish, wants nothing to do with prophecy--or with the sunshine-eyed woman disrupting his meticulously ordered world. Trapped together in a crumbling mountain fortress while the world edges toward chaos, their survival depends on trust, but their hearts may not survive the fire they ignite in each other.

A story about a ordinary, energyless girl , who finds comfort in her ever so repeattive life but it is soon disrupted by the fate meeting of an guy at a supermarket. Warning -some suggestive comments -cursing(swearing) -explicit scenes(smut) will say when violence or smut happens please enjoy , my first book ✨

thalassophobia the fear of the ocean Kanoa Princeton has been afraid of the ocean since he was a boy but gos to the beach every Wednesday one day his son begs for him to take a surfing lesson with him where he meets Banksy Willow a world renowned surfer

Aayat Hussain is a soft-spoken yet strong, independent girl who has entrenched herself to fulfil her dreams of becoming a successful corporate lawyer. Her warmth is evident in her smile and the way she carries herself-steady and approachable, like a soft breeze that hints at strength beneath the surface. She possesses an unwavering determination that shines through her actions But what happens when she meets a handsome , rude ceo , extremely opposite of her personality, who is boisterous only with his family. His actions infuriates her every second making her lose her otherwise serene calmness and take impulsive decisions. Hop on the ride to witness the chaotic , funny and refreshing drama that kindles among the characters.

"There's this girl I met at the carnival last month." "You take me for a psychic??" "With your IQ, it's never far off to guess." ♡ ∩_∩ （„• ֊ •„)♡ ┏━∪∪━━━━┓ ♡ ᴛᴀᴇʜʏᴜɴɢ × ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ 。 ♡ ┗━━━━━━━┛ started: 30 Jan 2026 Ended: _____ all rights reserved

Vivian Hansley's life isn't full of opportunities. That's why when she was given the chance of fulfilling her dreams, she decided to make everything she's capable of not to miss it. But what she didn't expected is that she'll have to work with the boy she've grown to hate her whole life. Dariel Kesler is not someone who would give up easily when given one of the best opportunities in his life. That's why he's ready to fight with all his strength to achieve it. Even if sacrifices had to be made. Two dancers. One goal. Different fates. The two had a clear goal, until...they began to question their own dreams and desires. This is a story about love, trust, and value with the tension of choosing between destiny or passion. Hate or love. Fake or real.

''Yup'' he grumbles and looks for his keys in his pockets. My Eyebrows tighten. ''Yup? You cannot- Don't 'yup' at me, Mister.'' And then, for the first time, he turns around and looks me in the eyes. And actually 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘴 me. His face was covered in surprise. ,,Okay'', he says and nods quickly, just to quietly disappear inside his apartment. All my anger flows away. Did Mr. always-grumpy neighbor just...be nice to me? Must have been a bad day for him too. 𝙤𝙧... 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙮 𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙘𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙧.

Rayanne-Rose Constantine didn't get much from her addict mother before she overdosed two years ago. Unless you count her long first name, which is a bit much and why she has her friends call her Rosie. Her mother never relinquished parental rights, but thankfully by the age of fifteen, Rosie landed with a decent foster family. After a bit of stability and stellar grades she scored a college scholarship. But now college is over and she's taking a gap year while trying to save up enough money for grad school. She needs a Master's in Social Work because she wants to help kids like her. Despite everything she's been through she's shockingly sunny and optimistic. But Kyle Benjamin Walker might just break her. When ex-Marine Kyle gets a supervisory position at the same home improvement store Rosie works at, she can't figure out why he's so surly. And she can't figure out why she's so transfixed by his grumpy countenance. After a disastrous first date he alternates between ignoring her, or buzzing around annoying her (both on and off his motorcycle). But when she discovers that he's a really talented actor who has dreams of going to NYC to pursue an acting career she can't help but want to encourage him. After they make pact to both apply to NYU, they discover that there are "Family Housing" dorms available for married graduate students. The idea is born that they could potentially get married and divide the housing cost of one dorm room. But first they need to see if they can cohabitate without wanting to kill each other. With a fake engagement between this grumpy-sunshine pair, what could possibly go wrong?

They called her a curse. She became a weapon. Known in the blood-soaked underground as The Raven, Melony Shadows was never meant to survive. Born of a traitor and burdened with forbidden shadow magic, she lives in the kingdom's fractured margins, selling her blade for coin while staying one step ahead of the Queen's assassins. But shadows never stay hidden. When Melony collides with Alexander the Phoenix, a fighter with fire in his fists and secrets carved just as deep, their connection sparks more than desire. It ignites a war long buried. Hunted by the Crown's deadliest Enforcer, haunted by the remnants of a fallen rebellion, and bound to a curse that consumes her from the inside out, Melony is forced to make an impossible choice. Burn for vengeance. Bleed for freedom. Love is forbidden. Dark magic is outlawed. And Melony Shadows is done running.

Story of a simple girl who got heartbroken and still moving with glory and spreading happiness...

A man formed by loss. A woman brought up on love. IPS Officer Aarav has dedicated his life to finding truth, thinking that everything he loves will be taken away from him. Doctor Meera has dedicated her life to healing people, never thinking she'd heal someone who doesn't believe he deserves to be healed. He falls on his own terms. She loves on her own terms. Until a past they never knew they had brings them face to face, connected in a way they never could have imagined, in a way that's worse than they ever thought possible. Do they hold on to each other, or to the people they were brought up to be?