Slow-burn Stories

Jade Alarose doesn't believe in love-not anymore. After too many heartbreaks and one too many second chances wasted, she's built walls lined with sarcasm, iced-over glances, and books she can hide behind. Then there's Kayden West. Star of the hockey team. Reputation? Dangerous. Smile? Trouble. Heart? Unavailable... until her. When the golden boy with a past meets the girl who refuses to fall, everything changes. Slowly. Softly. With tension, banter, unexpected late-night talks, stolen glances, and a love that neither of them saw coming. He was the last person she wanted. She was the only person he couldn't walk away from. But with graduation looming, old wounds resurfacing, and one shot at forever on the line-will love be enough? A slow-burn, swoon-worthy college romance full of healing, soft angst, and heart-melting firsts. Highest rankings: #3 college 08-28-2025 #4 slowburn 08-31-2025 #1 dualpov 09-03-2025 #2 protective 09-10-2025 #1 swoonworthy 9-1-2025

Aaliyah never planned on catching the eye of Leo Ramirez - the quiet, brooding basketball player who looks at her like she's trouble... .and like he'd burn the whole world for her.

Wang Gyeong-ja had always been an easy target. She was quiet, studious, and so shy that she avoided any kind of conflict. She tried to stay out of everyone's way, hoping they would leave her alone, but to no success. Yeon Si-eun was similar. He liked to study and didn't talk much either. But unlike Gyeong-ja, he wasn't scared to stand up for himself. He usually ignored other people's problems and kept his feelings to himself. Over time, though, he began to notice how much Gyeong-ja struggled. The way she tried to disappear, the way she silently endured everything, bothered him. Slowly, Si-eun felt something unfamiliar: sympathy. He actually felt sorry for Gyeong-ja, and it made him realize he might not be as emotionless as he thought.

They weren't looking for love, but love found them anyway.✨ Aavira Rathore never expected her final year of college to turn into a mess. First, her new professor is none other than Ritvik Singh-her best friend's older brother and the man she once swore she would never get along with.while Ritvik Singh, her physics professor has always seen Aavira as his younger sister's reckless best friend, but when his family set up an alliance for Ritvik, the bride turned out to be Aavira. The love starts to bloom between them in a beautiful way. Tropes :- Arrange marriage Professor X Student Slow burn Bestfriend's brother Age Gap Note:-this story is purely based on my imagination and has nothing to do with reality. This storyline is mine and plagiarism would not be tolerated. The pictures used in this story or song lyrics belong to their rightful owner. The cover picture is taken from pinterest and is edited by author.

Silvia and Silus Arias were once inseparable twins...until the day Silus vanished without a trace. Now Silvia is doing the unthinkable--stepping into her brother's shoes and pretending to be the reckless twin everyone remembers. But slipping into his chaotic life is a dangerous game. She gets tangled up with three mysterious boys who seem to know more than they're letting on. Friend? Enemy? Or something in between? One wrong move could expose her. One right move might bring her brother back.

She is the Communicator of the New Area. The Communicators do the one job other humans are too afraid to do, communicating and preventing violence between wolves and humans. "My name is Alara. I'm the new Communicator. This is my first day. I-" "I know what Communicators are all about," he interrupts. "I've met many over the years. You speak of understanding and cooperation while your guns are loading behind your backs." "That's not-" "Save your diplomatic bullshit for someone who hasn't heard it before." His voice remains calm, which somehow makes it more terrifying. "I want the human who killed one of our own." "We have laws-" "Your laws." The contempt is undisguised now. "Your laws that somehow always find humans innocent of crimes against wolves. Your laws that punish a wolf's defense of territory as aggression. Your laws that treat us as animals when it suits you and as criminals when it doesn't." This is the first book in the series, so please don't expect anything perfect just yet. It's a first draft and a work in progress :)

#𝐈 𝐢𝐧 '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞' 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬🧿✨ ✧˖° Ｍｉｓｈｒａ ｗｅｄｓ Ｍａｈａｊａｎ？ °˖✧ ⟡ Welcome to a shaadi where the pheras aren't even theirs, but the rishta might just be. ⟡ Kiara Mishra once believed in love- the soft, school-girl kind that blooms in quiet corners and ends in heartbreak at railway stations. Back then, she was the shy, clumsy girl who fell too hard for a backbencher with a dimpled smile. Years passed. He became a memory. She became a fire- Dr. Kiara Mishra, bold tongue, sharp mind, zero time for nostalgia. ♡✧──────✧♡ But fate? Arre, that old troublemaker had other plans. A best friend's grand Udaipur wedding drags her straight into royal halls, nosy aunties, dhol beats... and him. Ruaan Mahajan. The boy who once held her heart... and maybe, just maybe, never returned it. ✦ Seven days. ✦ Forced encounters. ✦ Meddling friends. ✦ Too many sparks for two people pretending they've "moved on." ✦ And one big, fat Indian wedding that refuses to mind its own business. What could possibly go wrong? Answer: Everything. ...including the way she still looks at him. ...including the way he never stopped. ꕥ A chaotic, nostalgic, slow-burn reunion you won't forget ꕥ ✧──────────────✧ #3 in schoolromance #2 in chaotix #1 in sadlovestory #1 in devotion #1 in crush #2 in secretadmirer #2 in purelove #1 in childhoodsweethearts #1 in teenromance #3 in lovestory

ᵀʰᵉ ᴿʰʸᵗʰᵐ-Some hearts don't fall in love...they fall into rhythm.(o˘◡˘o) .｡.:*♡💌 In the noise of hospital hallways and the hush of night shifts, two rhythms collide... Hers, wild and bright; his, quiet and steady. .｡.☆Dr. Aisha Kapoor heals with laughter. .｡.☆Dr. Aarav Mehra heals with silence. 🎀Neighbors by chance. 🎀Colleagues by fate. And somewhere between blabbered words and unspoken emotions - love begins to take the shape. .｡.:*♡💌 In a world of broken hearts and healing hands, Aisha's laughter meets Aarav's silence - and together, they find a rhythm neither of them knew they were searching for... ~Gleam_tales06

"I wish she would just disappear." When Keith says those words, he has no idea how close he is to getting his wish. For years, Ella has loved Keith from afar. A fated contract marriage is her one chance at a happily ever after, and she'll do anything to be seen by the man she adores. But her devotion isn't enough to break through his guarded heart. Shattered, Ella rebuilds her life from the ashes, determined to never need another man again. But years later, Keith storms back into her life, ready to avenge a past he doesn't understand. He's already lost her once. Will he make the same mistake twice and lose his only chance at true love forever? A slow-burn, second-chance romance where a billionaire CEO must earn back the wife he so carelessly threw away.

Anneliese Grimstone was born to be sacrificed. Promised to a vampire lord she's never met, she breaks the rules, runs away... and pays the price. Betrayed and dragged back, she's made a prisoner of Lord Azarius Ashgrave, the cold, powerful ruler feared by all. He needs her powers. Her family demands her obedience. In a world of lies, power, and obsession, defying him might cost her everything, including her heart.

Enemies to Lovers • Academy Romance • Senior x Junior • Slow Burn Two cadets. One Academy She's here to prove herself. He's here to command. But when rules get personal and tempers run wild, will love survive the line of duty?

Her boss. Who would've guessed? - #3 in lesbianlove #5 in shefellfirst #5 in sapphic #2 in sapphic #1 in shefellharder #2 in shefellfirst #1 in bossxemployee Thank you for reading.

When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.

"They have different stories, but fate forced them into one." VIVAN SINGHANIA- feared by many, respected by all. A man whose name carries power, whose silence is sharper than words. To the world, he is untouchable. To Aarvi, he is the husband she never chose. AARVI SISODIYA- soft-spoken, innocent, and delicate as glass. A girl whose dreams were shattered in a single night, leaving her tied to a man who looks at her with nothing but resentment. She never asked for this marriage, yet she is forced to live in its shadow. KIARA MEHRA- the woman Vivan loved, the girlfriend he never wanted to let go of. The name that keeps Aarvi from ever being seen. But when destiny traps Vivan and Aarvi under the same roof, the war between them begins. Hate collides with hidden emotions, silence turns into stolen moments, and the line between enemies and something more begins to blur. Can a marriage built on pain ever turn into love... or will it only break her more? ♥ ♥ ♥ #01 - wattpadindia (30/10/25) #03 - romcom (07/11/25) #02 - wife (25/10/25) #10 - ceo (05/09/25) #07 - indiandrama (17/09/25) #06 - angerissues (13/10/25)

''Ian Romero, the person I hate the most in the whole wide world. He turned the entire school against me, and then just left me alone in the hell he created.'' There's no one Cody Walker hates more than Ian Romero, who is the reason he has been bullied for years. Cody thought things would be different in university, but turns out there won't be just his three bullies, but also Ian, who he hasn't seen in years. Ian, who doesn't understand how far-reaching consequences his actions have had, is baffled by the deep hatred Cody has towards him. They become enemies, and piece by piece the truth behind Cody's actions starts to clarify to Ian.. CW: bullying, violence 2021 (original)

She was broken. He was untouchable. Together, they became whole. Locked in a basement her entire life, she never knew kindness - until the cold, feared mafia king found her. Haru never expected to fall for the innocent girl with wide eyes and a fragile heart... but now, she's his world. He protects her. Teaches her. Loves her. But the underworld is watching - and they've found his one weakness. A story of healing, fierce love, possessive devotion, and the softness hidden beneath brutality. Her past may have shattered her... but in his arms, she becomes unstoppable. Plagiarism is theft. This story is my original work, shared here on Wattpad for readers to enjoy. Please don't copy, repost, or translate without permission. It's protected by copyright... and by my heart. Thank you.

"She loved him first. He fell harder." The Marriage He Never Wanted "Bound by duty. Torn by emotions." A contract, a classroom, and a love neither saw coming. Loving Mr. Oberoi "He was her professor, her CEO, her husband... but never hers." His Reluctant Bride "She was forced into his world. He was blind to her heart.!!!!!!!"

Rudra Pratap Ranawat: ​He is a study in controlled power. Rudra Pratap Ranawat is the undisputed King of Rajasthan, a regal figure whose presence silences murmurs and straightens spines. His lineage is visible in his sharp features and the unyielding set of his jaw. Yet, the crown is only half his story. Under the cloak of night, he is "THE KING OF MAFIA," a powerful, feared, and utterly mysterious figure in the underworld. Rudra struggles profoundly with expressing emotion; his face is a granite mask, making him seem perpetually cold and distant. Only one person can consistently breach his defenses: his Dadu. His bond with his grandfather is the single, crucial thread that links him to humanity, the one thing he will go to any length to protect. He carries the weight of two worlds, and the tension of that double life makes him magnetic and dangerous. ​Meera Singh: ​Meera Singh is more than just kind; she is a study in quiet, almost luminous resilience. Her most striking feature is her eyes-large, warm pools that hold both the innocence of a sheltered soul and the pain of constant slight. She moves with a soft grace, a silent presence around the house, perpetually trying to make herself small and unobtrusive. Yet, when injustice flares, her spine straightens, and a small, internal flame ignites. This isn't anger; it's a fierce, unyielding need for truth and fairness. Her kindness is her shield, and her fierce loyalty is her weapon, making her willing to face any storm for those she cherishes. Highest ranking- 1 in #angerissue 1 in #millionaire 6 in #mafialove 2 in #rajasthani 7 in #fear 3 in #caring 4 in #strongfl 5 in #CEO 137 in #cute 5 in grumpy×sunshine 8 in #enemiestolover 13 in #obsessed 6 in #past The photographs included in this story are used for illustrative purposes only and were found on Pinterest. I do not claim any ownership of these images, and all credit is respectfully given to the original artists and owners."

PRISHA, a 26-year old girl who is an orphan but has a cute 4-year old son whom she calls her home, had endured very much in her life, beautiful not only from face but by heart, loves her baby very much can go any extent for him, teacher by profession. REVAAN OBEROI, a 29-year old man, A self-made buisnessman, rules the business world , a gym freak, handsome and charming as well, had no interest in love or marriage for him it's just a waste of time, loves his family very much can do anything for them. KIAAN, a 4-year old baby boy, had lost his parents at the age of 2, adopted by Prisha, loves his mumma very much, a school going kid, always dream of having a big family. What will made them marry each other? How will the love bloom between them? Let's dive into the journey of Prisha and Revaan to know.

Sabrina Callahan has it all figured out. She knows exactly what she wants and nothing can stop her from getting it. Or that's what she wants people to believe. A quiet senior year, straight As, and a record that will get her far away from her small town Hart, and the people in it. Especially one cocky, insufferable basketball star who gets under her skin more than she'd ever like to admit. Only there's one secret, the walls are crumbling. Warren Halstead just wants to go pro. He's got a full ride and a stacked highlight reel. But his father won't stop reminding him what he's "supposed" to be: the future CEO of the Halstead empire. The problem? Warren wants nothing to do with that. So when Warren asks Sabrina to fake date him to get his dad off his back, she should say no. Because they can't stand each other. Because it's only supposed to be pretend. Sworn enemies. A fake relationship. And one very real, legitimate problem: They might be falling in love.