Oldflame Stories

When Zoe strikes a secret business deal with Zeus Petrakis-the dangerously irresistible billionaire and her forbidden first love-she must confront their painful past, buried betrayals, and rekindled family war to find out if their love deserves a second chance...or should stay buried forever. Standalone the Petrakis Heirs Series *** For decades, the Petrakis and Stavrakos families have been bitter enemies, but their enduring feud couldn't prevent two hearts from igniting. In secret, Zeus Petrakis and Zoe Stavrakos were high school sweethearts, defying the war between their names. But just when love felt so real, Zeus walked away without warning, leaving Zoe heartbroken and questioning everything. Eight years later, Zoe has built an empire of her own-but the past still haunts her. Fate reunites them at a London trade show, leading to a secret business deal that reignites old sparks and buried emotions. As stolen business meetings unfold aboard his yacht, in his penthouse, on rooftops and in hidden corners of the world, the chemistry they've tried to forget burns hotter than ever. But when their families uncover the truth and long-buried secrets emerge, Zoe and Zeus face a heartbreaking choice: risk everything for the love they've lost-or let history repeat itself and shatter them once more. *** Weekly updates on Wednesdays and Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Hindi madaling mag-adapt sa isang lugar, lalo na kung bago ka. Pero kung dito ka lumaki, hindi ka na dapat mahirapan pa. Kasi kabisado mo na lahat ng kanto, lahat ng masisikip na daan. Pero kay Ysabelle Amor Garcia. Hindi madaling gawin yun, lalo na kung sa San Isidora siya uuwi. She thought she could leave everything behind, but life has a funny way of pulling you back, and here she is, back in her hometown. The streets she thought she'd never walk again and meeting the people who grew up with her. Katulad na lang ni Timoteo Andrei Pangan, isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit ayaw niyang bumalik. Kababata niya noon, pero ngayon she barely knows him. Pero bakit? They were childhood friends once, inseparable, sharing laughter, secrets, and small moments that only the two of them understood. But now, every time he appears, every small gesture, and conversation, it reminds her that some connections aren't so easy to leave behind. What could've possibly gone wrong? May nasabi ba siya? Nag-away? Or maybe... something he's been carrying all along? This summer in San Isidora might just make her face the past she thought she'd left behind. This time, though, everything feels different. He's not the same boy she used to know. Hindi na sila mga bata ngayon, because no matter how far she runs now, Timoteo always seems to catch up.

What happens when up and coming country artist Ryker Lee takes a few weeks of the road and runs into the one memory she can't manage to escape? Will she realize the he is able to change and be who she always knew he could be or will she refuse to believe it and let that old spark flicker out?

Sophronia Nolan, sixteen, honors student. This is me, the definition of my life and who I always strive to be. But, that's kinda hard when you have seven brothers, who are legends at your high school. Almost no real friends, cause I'm "popular"-not by choice, and I'm trying to run the student council. All while keeping my GPA up and trying to keep my family in check. Soph's junior year was about as complicated as she thought it could get. While working hard at school and keeping her family running, she doesn't see that her junior year will be one of the most traumatizing and confusing times of her life. Old friends and old flames come crawling back, along with the memories of heartbreak. Just like every other teen she has her shameful secrets, but what the people closest to her have been hiding, will rock her world. Will there be love. Heartbreak. Betrayal. Old flames. Biotches. Cheerleaders. Jocks. And some of the best memories ever. Duhhh...this is high school man! ON THE CHARTS!!! #208 in relatable- 4/10/21 #85 in old flame- 8-3-21

Sam decided. It's Claire. She's the one he's going to marry, the one who gives him peace after everything he's been through. With her, the future finally makes sense. But then Kaelani comes back. The girl who once had his whole heart. The girl who left without warning. The girl who suddenly shows up like she was never gone. Now the lines blur. Old love collides with new promises. And Sam finds himself asking the one question he never wanted to face: Why now, Kaelani?

Leo is fisherman's son.He believes,he's found mate on Larissa,a waterbender.But when Larissa leaves him to learn more skills ,he falls for yet another quaint relationship with werefish Lisa. Will Larissa take some extreme step when she returns?

Hannah is a popular tomboy, never really interested in boys because of a past incident. Will the most popular guy in school re-ignite old flames? Or will all hope of love vanish in smoke for Hannah? Hannah loves sports, is nice, and has perfect grades. Callum is a popular player/jock. He seems to be falling for Hannah. Ashton seems to know Hannah, although she refuses to accept it. What will happen?

Now, years later, Flora's life has changed. She's in a relationship with her boyfriend, Mark, and her family is heading to a beach town for the summer. What Flora doesn't know is that Jeremiah has been living there all along. When they unexpectedly cross paths, both are stunned. Jeremiah is no longer the carefree boy Flora once knew; he has grown into a handsome, confident man. He's also in a relationship with Lena, a girl who seems to have it all-cute, skinny, curvy, pretty, and of course, blonde. Ugh. As Flora and Jeremiah are forced to live under the same roof for a month, old memories resurface, and the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. Will their bond rekindle, or will they find themselves falling for each other all over again, while still tied to their present loves? The summer sun may bring more than just warmth-it might ignite emotions they can't ignore.

The Sentinels are finished. Everyone knows that. Once crucial to the defence of the galaxy, now neglected and labelled as irrelevant, the legendary warriors are a shadow of their former selves. No longer a bastion of the best and brightest, in this time of drones and AIs, when contracts have taken the place of conflicts, they're little more than a collection of misfits and miscreants, battling to justify their existence. None more so than their leader Cameron Estrela - an Earthling, a nobody from a nowhere planet. And now, with a mysterious and sinister threat looming and the fate of the galaxy at stake, they may have the chance. Provided, that is, Cam can steer clear of his malignant ex, see off a swarm of space-pirates, save the Sentinels from budget-cutting bureaucrats and keep both himself and his ragtag crew from being blasted into their component molecules. Good thing he likes a challenge.

Meeting an old flame can be a daunting experience. Memories flood back, emotions run high, and one can't help but wonder what could have been. It's a strange feeling, seeing someone who once knew you so intimately, yet now feels like a stranger. But sometimes, fate has a way of bringing people back into our lives for a reason.

Arden Nicholas has been married ten years with four daughters, a husband that doesn't care about her or their daughters. Piece by piece she's braking and piece by piece an old flame is putting her back together. River Lexington has always, always been in love with Arden. Moving away for college was his worst mistake he lost her. Meeting her ten years later at the park was pure coincidence. Her inviting him to come to dinner was fate. Maybe it was fate that led them together. Not that either believed in that sort of thing. Can Arden finally get the love that she hasn't felt in years?

Clawdeen Wolf has never met the perfect guy. Not until she meets a shy wolf who is the perfect manster just for her. Ghoulia explains it's the year of the Wolf and anyone who stands on the the highest hill in front of the full moon has an epic year. But it can go either way. Going against her grand-wolf, father, and all the pack elders is pretty dangerous but both their mothers might be able to help. Will her and her "out-packer" lover be excepted...Find out in this interesting read. <still in progress> Rated T #7 oldflames 3•18•19

Ashley has secrets but so does Brayden.... Both have opposing personalities but you know what they say right? Opposites attracts! A teenage romance novel to make you feel all kinds of emotions! Enjoy!

Nora Johnson used to think life was going pretty well. Business at her children's book store was booming, she lived in a great city, and her boyfriend Winston was the envy of all her single friends. Recently, however, Winston has started to change. His once jovial personality has become increasingly dark and possessive. Soon, the arrival of a ghost from Nora's past will challenge her relationship in ways she never anticipated. Will an old flame be a new chance at love, or will it lead to heartbreak and sorrow Nora never could have anticipated?

The old flame A couple who was the literal definition of heat 🔥 Maya and James were the inseparable high school sweethearts....... That was until Maya broke up with James with out a reason Here's the deal Maya had started feeling the major social hierarchy differences between them. James was a star player he excelled both academically and physically, with a charming smile every wants to be friends with him, and he even had a fan club if delusional girls 😒. He life seemed like the dream except for the fact that the only one who gave him true love was Maya. But Maya started feeling like James was too good for her she was just a quiet and shy girl, she ran the book club, but she felt nowhere near James level. Insecurities got the best of her and she broke up with him,

Lynn Summers was the one who got away. Hunter Mercer was the one she could never have.

Some stories don't ask to be understood, only felt. Short Stories is a quiet collection of moments: a look held too long, a goodbye left unsaid, a love that arrives softly and leaves even softer. Within these pages are tales of fleeting connections, slow-burning longing, and the kind of heartbreak that lingers not in grand declarations, but in silence. Told with restraint and emotional honesty, these stories explore the spaces between people. The pauses, the hesitations, the almosts. From melancholy mornings to wordless partings, each piece is a small echo of something once held and gently lost. For readers who find comfort in sadness and beauty in what slips away.

Nick has managed to rid himself of every bit of his past. The crimes, the betrayal, the fire, and the guilt that came with it all. He has a new life now; for years he's been the man he never dreamt he could ever manage to become. He's happy. For as long as she can remember, Olivia's only focus has been to take care of Kimi. That's why when her business, their only source of income, starts facing financial trouble, she decides to take a risk. She lands herself a meeting with a company she never dreamt of working with, but desperate times call for bigger risks. When she arrives at the meeting, she's shocked to find a familiar face there. Someone she not only has a past with but stabbed in the back once upon a time when they were lovers. These two are forced back into their past when their paths cross after over a decade. Old feelings and words left unsaid can no longer be ignored as the two begin to work together. With everything that has already happened and how much they've both changed, it seems impossible they could ever go back to a time when they were happy together. Yet neither can deny what their heart feels when their eyes meet.

Being called best friends is an understatement for these two. Most people think they liked each other from the beginning, but in reality, they didn't like each other at first. However, one day in middle school, they sat down at recess and talked, not knowing that years later they would become like sisters in the long run. Zo is a tennis player from Houston, Texas. When she was twelve years old, her parents moved her and her siblings to New York. It was around this time that Zo made a friend who she knew would always be by her side, and she was right. They have been best friends ever since. Now at twenty-one, she is ranked number three in the country and is considered one of the best tennis players in the nation. Emersyn is an artist and dancer who values her personal space, quality time, and sleep. She hails from Houston, Texas and never moved away. She ended up attending one of the largest colleges in the state, despite not wanting her best friend to leave. They were inseparable once they became close, more like soul sisters. What happens if Zo returns to the same home she left and is forced to confront the buried secrets from her past?

Daniella-Danny- Parker is not the kind of woman that goes to clubs and parties. She is not the kind of woman who enjoys trips to the mall or hours in the gym. She only lives for two things; her family, and her passion. When she finally gets the chance to get her dream job in her dream city, she is surprised to see that the CEO she is applying to is a friend she never expected to see again, a crush she has long forced herself to forget, the one and only Adam Carson. When Adam was preparing the interviews to find the new addition to his architecture department, he was not expecting to find the name of his childhood friend in the list of the applicants. The girl who disappeared on him and broke his heart, the girl who had promised to stay by his side no matter what. After ten years apart, will these two ever get back the friendship they both valued so much? Will it turn to something more or did time erase all hope for them to come back together? PS: - All rights are reserved please do not steal. - I do not own the cover or any pictures I may add in the book.