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  • After you,still you by lavenderecho
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    After You, Still You He buried his heart with his wife. She escaped a marriage that never gave her love-only pain. One broken by loss. One broken by survival. They never planned to fall in love. She entered his life only for a job. His little daughter was the first to smile at her, while he made it clear that his heart belonged to someone he could never forget. Then fate forced them into a marriage that meant nothing... except giving a little girl the family she deserved. But hearts don't always follow promises. Just when he finally learned to love again, the woman he believed was dead . Now he must choose between his past and the woman who became his home. Some loves heal. Some loves destroy. And some make you realize... After you... still you.
  • Static Minds, Silent Nights  by Alexsgarden
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    Denki's been in the ward for as long as he can remember - a place that calls his ADHD problematic, his spark too much. Shinso's been there nearly as long, haunted by sleepless nights and the echoes of a mind that won't quiet down. When they're assigned as roommates, it's not friendship that forms at first - it's survival. But through restless nights, whispered confessions, and laughter that begins to fill the sterile walls, they start to find something they both thought they'd lost: peace. Together, they learn that healing isn't clean, that love doesn't cure, and that sometimes the quietest kind of love is the one that saves you. A story about finding warmth in the coldest places - and realizing that broken doesn't mean unworthy.
  • Shadows and Sparks by Alexsgarden
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    Years after the killing game, Gundham Tanaka and Kazuichi Soda have gone their separate ways-one retreating into the solitude of the forest with his Four Dark Devas of Destruction, the other building a quiet life as a mechanic in town. Time has brought them freedom, but also lingering memories and unspoken feelings. When Sonia Nevermind invites them to a reunion at her castle, old classmates gather to share their lives-and Gundham and Kazuichi are forced to confront what they've left unsaid. Amid playful chaos, subtle glances, and quiet confessions, the two navigate tension, misunderstandings, and their own vulnerabilities. From awkward reunions to stolen touches, and from tentative honesty to heartfelt confessions, Shadows and Sparks is a slow-burning story of two souls finding each other again. Will the shadows of their past finally give way to light? A heartfelt tale of love, healing, and the courage to embrace both eccentricity and vulnerability.
  • Choosing Us by WhisperedPages12
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    Some monsters don't shout. They don't chase. They don't announce themselves. They wait. They learn your habits. Your silences. The moments you stop fighting because you're tired. They don't need to hurt you every day. They just need you to remember that they can. Fear, after all, is most effective when it's patient. Love is louder - but slower. It doesn't demand. It doesn't trap. And sometimes, before you learn the difference, you mistake one for the other. This story begins there. In the space between control and choice. Before she knew that surviving was not the same as living.
  • Armour & Lace by itsxjxstxme
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    "Two siblings. Two shattered hearts. One fight for a life worth living." After escaping an abusive home, siblings Kurozane and Sseonkiseo survive the streets of a brutal city, hunted and haunted by their past. Kurozane fights to protect them. Sseonkiseo clings to softness no one ever allowed them to have. But when they cross a powerful gang, they're forced into a deeper fight - for survival, for freedom, and for something they never believed they deserved: love. A fighter who sees through Kurozane's rage. A gentle soul who accepts Sseonkiseo completely. Now the hardest battle isn't against the city - it's learning how to be loved. And they'll do it together. Because no one else ever wanted them to.
  • Salt in my Skin by danielakylie
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    Some things only shine when no one's looking. Mira has left behind a life shadowed by trauma, seeking solace in a coastal town where the sea whispers promises of healing. As she navigates her new world, two men enter her life: Eli, the enigmatic lifeguard with a guarded heart, and Luca, the compassionate coach whose warmth is a balm to her wounds. But when a haunting accusation resurfaces and an unexpected pregnancy leaves her uncertain of the father's identity, Mira is thrust into a whirlwind of emotions and choices. In the glow of bioluminescent waters, she must confront her past and decide where her future lies.
  • Cliffside Hearts by Mirazfree23
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    Cliffside Hearts By Michel Mirasano He saved her life. Then he disappeared. Michel Miraz is a rugged adventurer and low-key YouTube star who prefers solitude and the serenity of the forest. But when he hears a scream during a solo hike in Gatineau Park, everything changes. Two women are clinging to life on a crumbling cliff-and Michel doesn't hesitate. The rescue is daring. The moment is unforgettable. And when Michel falls during the rescue, presumed dead, all that's left behind is the memory of his bravery... and his GoPro footage. Emily, one of the women he saved, can't forget the man who risked everything for her. As the world moves on, she begins a desperate search, hoping the impossible: that Michel is alive. Months later, a post online is answered. He's back. Their reunion is electric, emotional, and real. But between viral fame, an age gap, a resurfacing ex, and a storm of internet speculation, can their bond survive the spotlight? Cliffside Hearts is an emotional slow-burn romance packed with rescue drama, raw vulnerability, and a connection forged by fate-and fire.
  • When We Fall Apart by shadesofreds
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    This is how it begins. This is how it continues. This is how it ends. Together. Aria Hale is running-from her past, her scars, and everything she's ever known. When she stumbles into a small, forgotten bookstore at the edge of nowhere, the last thing she expects is Kai Mercer Kai likes the quiet. It keeps the ghosts away. But when Aria walks through his door, she brings something else with her-a chaos he doesn't know how to resist. She's a storm he never saw coming. He's the calm she doesn't believe she deserves. Two people, both broken in ways they don't speak of, find themselves pulled into an uneasy connection. As their guarded conversations turn into stolen moments, and silence becomes something softer, they realize they're not as alone as they thought. But healing isn't simple. Love isn't easy. And the past never stays buried for long. This is a story of two people learning how to stay. Of choosing each other, even when it's hard. Of quiet mornings, unspoken promises, and hands held tight in the dark. Sometimes, the hardest thing isn't falling in love. It's believing you deserve it.
  • EX-istential Crisis by EmptyNelly
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    Nelly thought his world had shattered when the love of his life, cheated on him with someone new. Heartbroken, betrayed, and struggling to move on, Nelly questions whether he'll ever be able to trust again. But just when he's at his lowest, life throws him a curveball-he meets Mira, a girl who looks exactly like her ex, yet is her complete opposite in every way. As Nelly embarks on a rollercoaster of emotions, Mira's innocent charm and honesty start breaking down the walls he's built. With his loyal, hilariously supportive friends by his side, Nelly's journey is filled with comedic adventures, awkward moments, and the painful but necessary process of healing. Can Nelly open his heart again to the girl who eerily reminds him of his past? Or will his unresolved feelings for his ex lead to another heartbreak? This is a love story that will make you laugh, cry, and root for Nelly as he finds a way to move on from his past and embrace a future he never expected.
  • Silent Battles, Stronger Hearts by quixoticwrts_
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    Kriti grew up in a house filled with silence, not peace. Her father's rage and her mother's tears carved wounds into her childhood that never fully healed. She learned to survive without comfort, without answers-only the haunting echo of everything a home should have been but never was. Just when she thought she had buried the past deep enough to breathe, he entered her life. Advik Rajvansh-a ruthless king in the world of power, empire, and shadows. A man feared for his cold heart and merciless ways. To the world, he is untouchable. But to Kriti, he becomes a storm. From the moment he lays eyes on her, obsession blooms-dark, consuming, and undeniable. He wants her. All of her. The scars, the silence, the shattered soul beneath the brave face. As Kriti is pulled into his dangerous world, the ghosts of her childhood begin to stir again. But Advik is no savior-he's a storm she doesn't know if she should run from or surrender to. This is a story of broken beginnings and burning desire. Of a girl who never knew love and a man who never believed in it-until her.
  • Coco-Cinnamon Cacoa for Two by TLMNOWPRESENTS
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    This is an introduction into the discovery of love with her ideal Black Man after attending to the personal work of healing- of shop owner Nikki, a creole tea curator, and her self-realizations along the way. Based on real people. This work is copy written. All Rights Reserved.
  • THE LAW OF THE BLADE by kyalimpaJollyBirungi
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    In the dark heart of the Republic, secrets don't stay buried, they get harvested. For years, Leila Sterling has lived as a ghost. Known in the as the Cleaner, she is a surgical prodigy turned vigilante, a woman with mismatched eyes...one a freezing sapphire, the other a predatory crimson. Her mission is singular, cross every name off the list of men who murdered her father and burned her legacy to ash. She doesn't do partners and she doesn't do mercy. Detective Cophie Thorne is the Law's last honest man, he's spent his career chasing shadows but he's never encountered a shadow that bleeds until he corners Leila. He's supposed to bring her in but when a high level political conspiracy targets them both, the hunter and the prey must strike a lethal bargain. As they navigate a landscape of human trafficking, political assassinations and the rot of the Presidential palace, the lines between justice and vengeance blur. Cophie is determined to save Leila's soul while Leila is determined to finish her harvesting even if it costs her everything. But in the heat of the chase, a different kind of fire ignites between the adrenaline of the hunt and the intimacy of the mend, Cophie and Leila discover that the only thing more dangerous than their enemies is the soul shattering bond forming between them. Can a man sworn to the Law love a woman who lives above it? Or will the ghosts of her past consume them both before the truth comes to light?
  • Home Isn't a Place It's YOU! by Inkedbynia
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    Two broken souls. One unexpected journey of healing. Aisha Kapoor hides her pain behind smudged kajal, sharp sarcasm, and a heart that trusts no one. Kabir Raichand, born into luxury but starved of affection, has mastered the art of quiet survival. They meet in pharmacy college-not with sparks, but with silence. What begins as friction slowly unfolds into something deeper: a quiet companionship, small acts of care, midnight confessions, and unspoken truths. Through chai breaks, rainy rooftops, and late-night phone calls, Aisha and Kabir begin to see themselves in each other. But healing isn't linear-and love, especially when wrapped in trauma, never comes easy. This is a story of scars that don't define you, love that doesn't fix you-but stays anyway. Slow-burn. Emotionally raw. Soft in all the places that used to hurt.
  • ʜᴏᴍᴇ ᴡᴀsɴ'ᴛ ᴀ ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ , ɪᴛ ᴡᴀs ʏᴏᴜ ~ sᴜsɪᴋ by xiteez
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    Sold to repay a debt, Jinsik never expected to find warmth in Sumin's home-or in his heart. What began as forced proximity slowly turned into something gentler, safer, and real. Now free to leave, Jinsik chooses to stay-with the boy who taught him love.
  • Second Chance Oneshort by blackdevilSa12
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    Short Description: From childhood strangers to lifelong soulmates, Lan Zhan and Wei Ying grow upside by side sharing laughter, secrets, and eventually, love. But love alone isn't always enough. Haunted by past trauma and tested by family pressure, they fall apart after marriage, only to cross paths again years later no longer husbands, but boss and assistant. With a child, old wounds, and trust broken, they must learn to rebuild not just a relationship, but a home. A story of healing, second chances, and the kind of love that finds its way back-no matter how lost it gets.
  • The Way We Fell by LavanyaSingh577759
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    Meher thought she was finally healing-finding peace in rainy afternoons, unread letters, and Aarav's quiet presence. But just as her world begins to feel safe, someone starts leaving traces from a past she buried deep. Mysterious notes. Familiar voices. Forgotten fears. Aarav has secrets of his own, but he's willing to burn them all to protect her. In a love that bloomed in silence, can they survive the noise of truth?
  • Sheltered in You by Zeyraa_
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    There's something about him-something Amna can't explain. From the moment she meets Hamza, there's a pull. Not the kind that comes from charm or stolen glances, but something deeper, something unshaken by time. He feels familiar in a way that makes no sense, like a half-remembered dream slipping through her fingers. Hamza doesn't know why he's drawn to her. He's spent years searching for something-someone-but never knowing what. And then there's Amna, standing right in front of him, making his world feel less empty. Neither of them understands it. Neither of them questions it. But love has a way of revealing the truths we don't even know we're looking for. And when the past starts creeping in, they'll have to decide-was fate leading them to each other, or was it always meant to take them apart? 🏅Ranked #1 in Destined Love
  • The Girl He Left Behind  by romazlone
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    She had loved him since she was a child - quietly, faithfully, hopelessly. When their families arranged their marriage, it felt like fate had finally heard her secret prayers. He was everything she had dreamed of - gentle, grounded, and hers at last. Until the day a bank robbery tore their world apart. He was taken hostage. She walked into danger to save his life... and disappeared from his world. Months later, she returned - scarred, broken, but alive. Only to find the man she had risked everything for no longer remembered her. Worse, he was getting engaged... to someone else. In a world quick to judge and forget, she chose silence over shame. But love has a strange way of finding its way back - even through forgotten memories and broken hearts. "The Girl He Left Behind" is a story of love that endures beyond memory, of courage, forgiveness, and the quiet strength of a woman who loved too deeply to demand to be remembered.
  • Cradle of Thorns and Roses by prttysasski
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    They called him cursed for the eyes he couldn't hide. A boy born of prophecy and scars, caught between family legacy and a love he was never meant to find. But Leonidas was never just a prophecy. And hope? Hope is the most dangerous thing he ever let in.
  • Chained to Her Light by LadyEtros28
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    Ling was supposed to die behind bars. Falsely accused and sentenced to death, she gave up on the world long ago-until Orm stepped into her cell, briefcase in hand and fire in her voice. As a young lawyer chasing redemption, Orm only wanted to save a life. She didn't expect to fall in love with the woman behind the silence. Through prison bars, forbidden touches, and quiet moments that cracked open their pasts, a fragile bond formed. And when freedom came, so did new fears-nightmares, scars, and the weight of beginning again. But love, too, demands bravery. In the quiet aftermath of freedom, as Ling grapples with guilt and Orm carries a secret of her own, they must choose to fight for more than survival. They must learn to live. Together. Slow burn. Raw tenderness. Explicit love. One shared daughter and a hard-won ending of peace. ⚠️ For sensitive wording and topics. Will eventually do a rewrite of this