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"In every lifetime, it's still her." Once, long ago, the world watched a princess defy kings and fate to claim her love - the man whose name echoed across lifetimes: Krishna. But this is not a story of the past. It is whispered that when divine souls walk the earth again, their hearts will remember before their minds ever do. And when they do... the world shifts. In this modern reimagining of an ancient legend, meet Rukmini - sharp, elegant, quietly fierce - and Krishna, a man haunted by secrets, carrying the weight of lifetimes in his silence. Their story is not what you've heard. It's what was forgotten. Whether you're familiar with mythology or walking into their world for the first time, this story welcomes you - as a love story first. While certain moments are gently inspired by their origins, this is a fictional tale - told through the lens of a romance author's heart. Please don't seek accuracy in every turn - seek emotion, depth, and the magic of what could have been. Take this as a romance novel. Feel it. And most of all - enjoy the story. Because some souls? They were never meant to be ordinary.

✨ New boys. Old secrets. And one year at Messina Academy, where "nothing" is ever what it seems. ✨ For decades, Messina Academy for Young Ladies has upheld its legacy of tradition and prestige. But this year, everything is about to change. After a fire forces the boys from St. Joseph's to relocate, Messina's once-serene halls will welcome male students for the first time in fifty years. Among them are siblings Beatrice and Anthony Davis, who have just moved to Scotland following the loss of their parents. Surrounded by family and old friends, they hope to find solace-but grief isn't the only challenge ahead. As the school year unfolds, teenage drama takes center stage. Beatrice's sweet cousin Hana quickly falls for Cole Singer, pulling Beatrice into the orbit of his friends-including her longtime rival, the infuriating yet charming Benny Quinn, and the kind-hearted Peter Balthazar MacDonald. Meanwhile, The Watch, the school's beloved gossip podcast, is busy uncovering secrets. When its clueless yet determined hosts stumble upon a hidden conspiracy with Peter at its heart, they become entangled in a mystery far bigger than they ever anticipated. Despite its title, Nothing Happened promises a year brimming with masquerades, mischief, romance, rivalry, and a cunning villain who threatens to upend it all. A fresh, modern retelling of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, this novel is a whirlwind of honor, desire, wit, and unexpected love at Messina Academy for Young Ladies. *This story is exclusive to Wattpad and Wattpad alone. If this is seen anywhere else, it is stolen!*

Dahlia is an art student, vlogger and self-proclaimed fangirl. She doesn't get out much because her adoptive mother is agoraphobic so when college begins things get interesting ... she meets Charlie. A sarcastic, culinary arts student who isn't afraid of much, and has sworn off romantic entanglements all together at least till she finishes her degree. But when the two hit it off... Charlie aims to inspire Dahlia, not only artistically but also to step out of her safe zone, and find her birth mother.

There are rumors, just outside of town where no one ever goes, lies a beast. You won't see him coming. He won't hear him coming. At the edge of town where he lies, there is a place hidden from sight. There in his lair he waits, he waits for his prey to come. Belle was just an ordinary girl, or at least she lived a normal life. She is perhaps less vain then most, kinder even. Or that's what she likes to believe. Then one day her father disipears, kidnapped. He claims a beast, one of rumor. The police do t believe his tale, but Belle does. Will she be able to find this beast of rumor? And if she does then what? Find out in 'sometimes petals fall'

What if Belle wasn't so sweet, and the Beast wasn't so mean? A Beauty and The Beast modern retelling.

Elizabeth Bennet didn't need distractions, she was just attempting to make it through college with good enough grades to get accepted into med school. But she hadn't counted on the antics of her haphazard family and the disapproving attentions of Mr. Darcy.

once, there was a fighter, who bled like a river and bruised like a peach. book the third

When Persephone said she hated her life, it wasn't an understatement. She had a name as old as the earth itself, a family who tried to hold itself together by only a few threads, and the thing she hated most in all the world, the small town she was born in. The only thing she loved most in the world was her garden of flowers. But her normal boring life turns upside down when the new exchange student comes in. He, in Persephone's eyes, is the epitome of danger with his eyes like fire and his smile that speaks of trouble. Will Persephone stick with her plan of leaving this place behind when she graduates or will he change her life upside down just it time to see everything in a new light?

𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐫𝐞-𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞...𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭? © athenelar, 2021

Jack Spriggins is just an average angsty teenager who wants to survive in the harsh city. However growing tensions between him and his mom forces Jack to sell precious memories of his father. In return, a mysterious stranger offers Jack a chance to change his fate in exchange for rent money. This encounter changes Jacks whole life, for better or for worse. A modern retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk

The line between beauty and beastliness is not always black and white. Aiden is a boy with anger issues. He has had trouble keeping and making new friends, and feels like he's all alone. His family is getting frustrated with his unwillingness to try and change. His father says he will send him to a real mental hospital if he doesn't at least try and make a difference. That's just the issue. Aiden doesn't know how to change. Anger is all he knows. It's the only emotion he knows how to express. Marina used to be Aiden's best friend as a child. But once his parents got divorced and Aiden began to act differently, Marina's father suggested she give Aiden his space while he figured things out. Over time, they grew apart, but their families still stayed friends. After a freak accident, Marina and Aiden are thrown together. Can Marina soften Aiden's guarded heart before it's too late? This is a modern retelling of the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast.

Katie Morland doesn't just believe ghosts exist - she's absolutely positive they're real. She hasn't read thousands of ghost stories or watched hundreds of episodes of Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures for them to be fake. She just has to PROVE it. When she meets the Tilney siblings and finds herself with the opportunity to set up her ghost hunting gig in a maybe-probably-possibly-definitely real life haunted house, Northanger Hall, she won't let anything stand in her way. Not love. Not family. And not even a possible murder. A modern retelling of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey with ghosts, a Twitch channel, and a haunted house in New England. While we like to keep things light and relatively family friendly over here, this story is somewhat darker than First Impressions. Content Warnings for this story include: - Transphobia - Gaslighting - Emotional Abuse - Homophobia (moderate/implied) - Antisemitism and Antisemitic Tropes - Discussions of Body Dysmorphia and Gender Dysphoria - Discussions previous Parent Death - Discussions of a Terminal Illness

Wendy Forest works for a travel agency in Maplewood, Vermont and there's a pretty big problem- there's hardly any men around! Thinking outside the box, Emily emails the matchmaking site Heart of Venus to try to get some advertising for their once glamourous destination spot. Wendy's wish comes true as four stunning men come into town. But now she's run into another problem- they want nothing to do with women or romance! Inspired by William Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost.

Despite the length of First Impressions, there are ACTUALLY more things I wanted to say, but decided against, in hoping to keep with the themes of the original story. While this can be read out of order from First Impressions, I recommend reading each chapter after the chapter indicated by the title. These deleted scenes will delve more into the sexuality that was behind-the-scenes, so to speak, in Austen's original novels. There will likely be explicit sexual content.

In the heart of a bustling city, where power and ambition collide, Selene, a talented but humble content creator, is thrust into the glittering world of the corporate elite when she wins a prestigious competition to become the face of Monarch Enterprises. But this isn't just about fame-it's about survival. Selene, raised by her cousin Mordecai, who works tirelessly to expose corruption within the company, finds herself at the center of a dangerous power struggle. Xerxes, the enigmatic CEO of Monarch Enterprises, is reeling from the public fallout of his divorce and struggling to regain control of his empire. When he crosses paths with Selene, he is drawn to her authenticity, intelligence, quiet strength, and leadership. As their professional bond deepens, so does a secret romance that threatens to complicate everything. But danger lurks in the form of Haman, the ruthless COO, orchestrating a corporate purge that could ruin lives, including Selene's beloved Mordecai. As Selene navigates her newfound power, she must make a bold choice-speak out and risk everything, or remain silent and protect her career and love.

Ellie Meritt knows she doesn't have a good chance of getting into her school play. Nevertheless, though, she decides to try, despite the protests from her stepmother and her two stepsisters Janet and Kylie. When the worst thing possible happens, Ellie finds herself in a hopeless situation. This time she doesn't have a fairy to fix it... but what she does have is a great best friend. A modern retelling of the classic Cindedella story.

J.A. Lawrence observes her friends from a distance and begins to weave a tale of their lives as she watches them. But will it be enough to watch from afar or will the wheels in her head put into motion the changes she sees for them and the lives she thinks they should lead? This is her story after all! The modern adaption of the classic tales weaves in the story of the 6 main characters from Jane Austen's books. Follow 6 friends as they navigate the challenges of society and struggle against expected norms and the desires of their hearts.

A modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast. "Let me help," I said quietly. In response, he glared up at me. "I should have my father fire you." I shrugged my shoulders. "Okay, but right now your ankle is hurt. So how about you let me help you up and into the house, and then you can fire me later?" I must have surprised him, because his eyebrows furrowed in confusion. I waited for the next argument, watching one side of his face scrunch up. Finally, he answered, "Fine."