Slow-build Stories

𝑨 𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 - ___ '𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳, 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦.' '𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥, 𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺. 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭, 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.' '𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦.' --- You, a human woman with biologically edited lungs made as a part of one of many missions that RDA has conducted, exist only as an expensive survivor of experiments placed upon you, to support their work. Only as you would come of age, would you soon venture out across Pandora's soil - a lost world that has awaited you for years of studying and training. Despite this, that same day you would take your first steps on your own behalf, you would find yourself somehow captive by one of the many forest clans - the Paynga' people of the foggy rainforests, and a highly provoked, threatening Olo'eyktan. ---

Everything that ever happened to Grace McNeil can be traced back to one moment in time. The day she officially died. From that fracture came five lives, all changed beyond repair: the dead who were left behind, the traitor who walked away, the guilty who could never forget, the victor who would eventually pay dearly, and the girl left frozen, waiting for the past to return. S.H.I.E.L.D. was meant to be a fresh start-a way out of the ghosts of her cloudy past. Instead, it became the beginning of something darker: a web of lies, old wars, and choices that refuse to stay buried. Yet even now, something remains. Something the rot could not corrupt. Someone worth fighting for. - Steve rogers x FEM OC 1998 - 2025 IM RE - WRITING THE ENDING

[Arknights x Male Reader Story] Everyone needs a little hope in the world. For him, he's a simple traveling Doctor who travels on foot across Terra. Using his medicine to heal others, he will eventually make a name out of himself even if he doesn't want that. Also, did he mention that he's an Earthling? Well, at his core that's who he is.

An ass kicking love triangle featuring teens with questionable morals! or Seline Grey sets her sights on the ex of her sworn enemy! MIGUEL DIAZ X OC! SEASON 2-SEASON 6

A story that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. A woman wronged by the world, and the man who considers her his only world. Do Cup Chai follows Vaani, an Income Tax Officer sworn off marriage, tied in matrimony to a hardened Squadron Leader in the IAF. What begins as two names on a paper slowly transforms into mutual companionship, love, and most of all, respect. And yet, while Vaani was tempted to bridge the gap between them, Vihaan's walls made it impossible for him to be vulnerable. A story that moves, breaks, and heals at the same time. For readers who love soft, slow-burning romance, yearning, and finding love in the most unexpected yet beautiful gestures, this book is for you, and I would love it if you gave it a shot. #1 taxes (20/07/2026) #3 fighterpilot (20/07/2026) #3 indianairforce (20/07/2026) #5 indianarmy (20/07/2026) #3 corruption (02/08/2026) #10 anxietyattacks (24/07/26) #11 slowbuild (24/07/26)

❝ Tenebrosity ❞ - the quality of being dark or shadowy Mila Stojaković has always been friends with the darkness. Her father owes a debt to HYDRA, one that only she can pay back. So she becomes Nightshade, a weapon utilised by HYDRA to cleanse the world. For 12 years Mila has helped the Winter Solder kill off HYDRA's targets, one by one, waiting for her father's debt to be paid off. There's one target however, that changes the course of her life. And helps her discover that there might be a tiny amount of light within her. [ TWS - Endgame ]

Summary: A Half-Siren Princess and a Swordsman walk into a bar. Zoro x Fem! OC / reader insert following the events of the live action seasons one and (currently writing) two. Originally posted on AO3 published 2025-10-13 under the same title and author. New chapter every Thursday at 11PMEST!

He was her boss. She was only his secretary. A simple professional relationship-that was all it supposed to be. Park Sunghoon had always been cold, reserved and unreachable. Everyone saw him as a flawless executive, but she noticed the little things hidden behind his perfect image. As their worlds slowly collide, late nights at the office and quiet moments begin to blur the line between professionalism and something more. Sometimes, the things we never say are the things we feel the most.

11 years of silence. An eternity to hate one another... or to find each other again. It all began behind screens. Two families, two empires, and a spark that should have flickered out. On one side, the Italian mafia of Eros-a predatory tribrid as magnetic as he is implacable. On the other, Alejandro's Mexican cartel-a vampire whose cruelty is matched only by his arrogance. Then, nothing. The ties snapped, leaving behind a decade of resentment and secrets. Now, the time for reckoning has come. A confrontation is inevitable, but the rules have changed. Alice & Alejandro: She hides her grief behind a sun-drenched energy and lost powers. He is everything she loathes: unpredictable and dangerous. Yet, Alejandro is the only one who sees through her facade. Between provocations and ego, can Alejandro change to become the anchor she needs, or will he end up consuming everything? Eros & Lola: He believes himself untouchable behind an ego of iron. She, with a fiery spirit, hunts him without ever backing down, pushing him to his absolute limits. Will Eros dare to face his demons to give her the place and the respect she deserves? In the shadows of this conflict, Eros fights his own monsters. He is the ultimate predator-the one even vampires fear above all else. When the past catches up with power, is love a weakness or the ultimate redemption? Can one learn to love when they were only taught to destroy? Is respect the greatest remedy for trauma? And can you truly rebuild upon ruins that are eleven years old?

They call them Fatal Influence for a reason. Three women. One bond. Countless secrets. To the rest of the world, they're ruthless. To each other, they're home. But love has a way of turning loyalty into obsession-and obsession has consequences.

At 28, Ally has spent her life studying human behavior. A PhD in psychology and a career as a criminal behavior analyst have taught her how to read people with precision; even the most dangerous ones. But nothing in her training explains this. She lives in structure, logic, and carefully chosen next steps, always moving forward without question. Then she meets him. And for the first time, Ally is forced to confront a quieter, more unsettling truth: she has been moving from one version of success to the next without ever stopping to ask if any of it is what she actually wants. Ally is forced to confront the one variable she can't control, and the unsettling possibility that some connections can only be experienced, not analyzed.

Valen Lily Potter: Born under the shadow of an ancient prophecy, Valen Lily Potter's life has always been intertwined with powers she never fully understood. As haunting nightmares blur the line between memory and destiny, she is forced to carry dangerous secrets that must never leak to the outside world. When friendship and love finds her in the most unexpected place, in the arms of Matheo Riddle, Valen must navigate the fragile balance between loyalty, fate, and the truth hidden within her heart. But as the past unravels and long-buried secrets come light, she discovers that some revelations have the power to redefine reality. Matheo Riddle: Matheo Riddle has spent his entire life living beneath the legacy of his father, the Dark Lord. Feared for the name he bears and judged before anyone truly knows him. Behind his guarded exterior lies a fiercely loyal heart, one that unexpectedly begins to belong to Valen Lily Potter. As darkness closes in and old loyalties are tested, Matheo must decide whether blood defines destiny, or whether his love is powerful enough to break the cycle of the past. NOTE: Takes place in the 5th book Extremely slow burn. Confession happens in the second book.

The empire of Aryavarta was not built on wisdom; it was forged in absolute, suffocating fear. From the lion throne of Ilavarti, Samrat Sarvadaman rules with ruthless efficiency. They call him the Beast King, a tyrant whose heart turned to iron after a royal tragedy. For the stability of his empire, he must marry. Terrified by rumours of his cruelty, the mountain kingdom of Videha sends Avantika, their overlooked, cursed princess, in place of her sister. But behind Avantika's submissive exterior lies a warrior, a master strategist, and a scholar who speaks a forbidden shadow language. In a court where intelligence is deadlier than treason, she must play a flawless game. When Avantika uncovers a conspiracy pointing to a coup, she is thrust into a web of betrayal involving rival kingdoms and a mythic weapon capable of altering destiny. As the palace descends into paranoia, an unlikely alliance forms between the ruthless emperor and the silent queen. Sarvadaman quickly realizes his new bride can match him move for move. Yet trust is fragile, and one wrong step could shatter the empire forever. The Throne of Ilavarti is an epic saga of political intrigue, ancient mysteries, and two dangerous minds who become each other's forever.

In Cerulean City, magic is a crime and secrets are a way to survive. Annelyse keeps both close. Quiet, shy, and far too used to slipping through life unnoticed, she hides the truth that she is a mage in a city of gleaming white stone and blue slate where spellcasters disappear and never return. Rowan is everything she is not. A charming archer with an easy smile, quick wit, and a patient heart, he drifts from tavern to tavern taking odd jobs and never staying long enough to belong. Until the night he walks into The Sly Sage and meets the girl who looks away when he laughs but listens to every word. Their meeting feels like chance, but fate has other ideas. As dangerous work and whispered rumors pull them beyond the safety of the city walls, Annelyse and Rowan are thrown into an adventure that tests their courage, their trust, and the fragile connection growing between them. Her secret could cost them their lives. His loyalty might be the only thing that saves her. In a city that would burn them both for what she is, they will have to decide if love is worth defying the laws of men and the weight of destiny itself.

Their deal led to destruction. A young girl, who's unfamiliar with the world, finds herself in a situation where she must chose, between the good she feels and the "good" she knows. Thank God she's not alone this time. A Bucky Barnes/OC, slow burn story.

Rumors of the battle for the Northern Throne of the Water Tribe have spread in a matter of days. The Avatar defeated and destroyed the entire Fire Nation navy, fueling both the Fire Nation's fury and the Earth Kingdom's hope and resistance. The pressure of war is escalating rapidly, and its devastation is visible to the world. Out of the public eye, Team Avatar searches for an earthbender and their missing member. Lee searches for a friend as he travels the Earth Kingdom, and the Fire Lord dispatches a special asset to hunt down and eliminate the Avatar once and for all. Continuation of "Lee, protector of the water tribe" (Story can be found in AO3 in English (same title) and Spanish (El espíritu azul, vigilante del reino tierra) versions)

"They got the wrong person!" That was Sable's first thought when she was chosen. But the dragon academy wasn't looking for strength. She was chosen because she didn't fit in. Her dragon refuses to obey and is her exact opposite in every way, the school turns out to be a survival trial that kills more kids than it graduates, and every step away from home pulls her further into chaos. Caught between a safe, familiar past and a reckless, tempting future she's not ready for, Sable must risk all in a gamble that could cost everything. === I haven't read many books about dragons, but the ones I have read were cool. I decided I would try my hand at it and make it as realistic as I could. There are no powers in this book. No talking, flaming breathing dragons, shapeshifters, witches, vampires, or anything else like that. It's just a story that could almost be real. I combined the dragons with a twisted version of the Hunger Games. Instead of a strict school system, it's literally survival. The teens chosen from each village get thrown into the wilderness with dragons that aren't opposed to killing. If you make it, you graduate. Not many make it. It's slow build book for sure. For example, the first 8 chapters or so only cover about a day and a half of Sable's adventures after being chosen. There is also destined to be romance in this book, a love triangle to be exact, but it's clean as a whistle I swear. This book is entirely mine (and very unedited lol) and no one is allowed to copy it. I'm actively writing book, so please forgive any inconstancies along the way. I'll do my best to give images of the characters, dragons and humans, at the beginning of some of the chapters. QN P. S. If you like this book, drop a comment at the end. I have a sequel in mind, but I'll only do it once I've reached a certain amount of views.

19 year old Jimin has only ever known his omega mother, Seokjin. His other parent has always been a mystery, a locked door in form of a forbidden question that has followed him his whole life. When a throwaway comment from his godfather reveals that Seokjin (along with Jimin's godparents, Taehyung and Yoongi) once starred on a 90s reality show, the door finally cracks open. With his childhood best friend Jungkook at his side, Jimin dives into the past, chasing clues, heartache and disappointment, as he battles his way into a war he doesn't know if he can win.

2098. Humanity solved countless problems, only to create one it couldn't escape. Beneath the neon skyline of Veyra City, memories are rewritten, histories disappear, and identities are treated as disposable assets. When one student uncovers a truth SynTech was willing to kill to protect, an ordinary life becomes the beginning of an impossible fight.

Some places you visit. Some places decide to keep you.... She was a soft dawn. He was a quiet night; The kind that doesn't end when the sun comes up. She'd come for two days. A waterfall, a trip, a story to tell later. Nothing more. Then one impulse. Instinctive, unthinking, entirely her own morality speaking before her fear could; cost her the very freedom she'd spent years craving. She got stuck in a way even she knew she couldn't undo. One action. That's all it takes to ruin one thing. Or a whole life. -Age gap -Patriarchal society & people -Slice of life -Slow burn (the kind of slow burn that doesn't just burn, it lingers) -Rural life -Maharashtrian characters