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❝You don't fall in love with broken things, Gigi. You cut yourself on them.❞ He's a ghost from her father's past. She's only supposed to help him finish a song. But inside Studio 9, what begins as a secret collaboration turns into something far more dangerous: a duet, a confession, and a love story written in ruins. A "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" Fan Fiction set in an alternative universe. #14 in #rock (04/08/2026) #41 in #music (04/13/2026)

"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.

Experience a modern twist on the story of Ruth and Boaz, where love, faith, and redemption intertwine amidst the backdrop of city life. Follow Raina and Brandon as they navigate the complexities of society, discovering the power of unwavering devotion and hope in the midst of adversity.

Hades x Persephone modern adaptation 😊 James, the third of the Reid brothers, met Nadine over a party celebrating his brother's and Nadine's mother's marriage for convenience. There was just something about his step-niece that pulls him in.

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.

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

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 Henry the 8th's first wife and the queen of England.

He's a billionaire with a God complex. She's a scholarship student with a Zero-Day exploit. Let the games begin." Eliza Bennet doesn't believe in fairy tales, especially not the ones involving "Tech Kings" and glass towers. As a law student struggling to keep her family's vintage bookstore from being swallowed by gentrification, she has no time for the arrogant 1%-specifically William Darcy. The CEO of Pemberley Tech is brilliant, cold, and famously blunt. After overhearing him dismiss her as a "tolerable local" at a high-end gala, Eliza makes it her mission to humble the man who thinks he's untouchable. But in a world of viral scandals, corporate sabotage, and deep-seated secrets, first impressions are rarely the whole truth. When a charming stranger from Darcy's past offers Eliza the tools to destroy him, she must decide: Is she seeking justice, or has she become the very predator she hates? As the "Ice King's" walls begin to crack, Eliza discovers that behind the pride lies a man worth more than his billions-and behind her prejudice lies a heart she never expected to lose.

Book One In The Princesses Revolt Series • If you want to be a prissy pink princess, be my guest. I'm going to help the princesses you adored when you were younger become real role models. Starting with Belle. #ModernRetelling

I knew better. That's the problem. When someone from my past comes back into my life, I recognize the pattern immediately - the pull, the tension, the way my instincts lean toward what has always hurt me. Everyone tells me to walk away. I tell myself the same thing. I don't listen. The Habit of You is a modern gothic story about obsession without illusions, love without excuses, and the quiet, deliberate choices we make even when we know exactly where they lead. Some mistakes aren't accidents. They're habits. © 2025 Sonja Woodfield. All Rights Reserved. Inspired by Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (public domain).

Icarus has grown enamored with the Sun, much to his father's dismay. Learn how one boy's devotion to the Sun grows into a friendship that will last centuries, standing proudly along with letters that he writes to his one true friend, the Sun himself.

I gave you the voice, Eliza. But you're the one who found something worth saying." In the neon-lit haze of a 24-hour Starbucks, Eliza Doolittle is just a girl with a rough accent and a mountain of debt. She's used to being invisible, a "service-machine" for the elite who never look her in the eye. Henry Higgins is the man who looks. A world-class image consultant with a clinical heart, Henry makes a dangerous bet with his elitist rivals: he can take the "girl from the docks" and turn her into the star of the city's most prestigious Winter Gala. What starts as a high-stakes social experiment quickly turns into something neither of them prepared for. In the quiet, late-night hours of training, they discover a connection that defies class and logic. But a relationship built on a wager is a house of cards. When the truth behind the bet shatters their world, Eliza disappears, taking the "perfect voice" Henry gave her and leaving him in a silence he can't escape. Seven years later, a chance encounter in a quiet suburban coffee shop brings them face-to-face once more. Eliza is no longer a project; she's a mother and a business owner who has survived tragedy and loss. Henry is no longer the arrogant teacher; he's a man seeking the one thing he couldn't coach: forgiveness. In this modern retelling of Pygmalion, two broken hearts must decide if their original recipe was a mistake-or if they finally have the right ingredients for a second chance.

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.

A modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice told through diary entries. I have another book from Will Darcy's perspective that companies this one "Journal Of William Darcy" Have fun reading

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.

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?