Learning How to Bend
- Reads 28,341
- Votes 1,830
- Parts 75
Complete Mon, Apr 8, 201915h 12m
Liliana "Lily" Hamill is just your average working woman. 5'5" with wavy brown hair the color of milk chocolate and blue eyes, she's never been described by anyone as "a catch." She's pretty enough, what with her athletic frame and well-proportioned face. She rises every day, runs almost every morning, and gets ready for work just like many twenty-something-year-olds in the United States. She's been working mostly in the marketing department at Andino Incorporated since she graduated from a college in Texas at twenty-one, and she's lived in New York City for the past two. She doesn't think she's anyone special.
But she is, because Lily has been blind since birth, although her disability has never held her back. That burden has fallen on her insecurities. Now, though, she's attempting to face her fears. Her closest childhood friend, Joseph Montran, has invited her to a company social event, and Lily grudgingly has agreed to go. All she knows is that it's informal, that she and her guide dog, Chelise, can mostly hang out with Joe and his wife, Katherine, if that's what Lily wants, and that she shouldn't be afraid to "act natural."
What she doesn't know is that social event will change her life forever.
////
I KEEP EDITING AS I'M WRITING. I'm sorry to anyone who gets updates for old parts to which I make minor grammatical changes. Don't kill me. c:
All Rights Reserved
#33
nanowrimo2018
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
The Ascent Between
Kiara Steele, a twenty-four-year-old girl, never dreamed her wedding would be sealed with silence instead of love. At twenty-four, she finds herself married to Samuel Stone, an aloof billionaire CEO, eighteen years her senior, a widower with no children, only to save her father's collapsing company. Their union is nothing more than a contract: no touch, no feelings, no expectations. But living under the same roof with a man carved from ice proves far more complicated than Kiara imagined. Samuel keeps his distance, haunted by the loss of his late wife, while Kiara struggles against the loneliness of a loveless home. For six months, they live as strangers bound by vows neither of them wanted. Until one unexpected night breaks every rule. In a story of sacrifice, secrets, and the forbidden emotions, Kiara and Samuel must decide: Will their marriage remain platonic or will fate turn it into something dangerously real? #1st in Developments (13/11/2025) 💖🔥 out of 19.7K stories #1st in Wholesome (14/11/2025) ❤️ out of 15.4K stories #1st in Aloof (17/12/2025) #2nd in Ageisjustanumber (14/11/2025) out of 1.44K stories Hello, dear readers! Before you begin The Ascent Between, I would like to share a short disclaimer. I have made this story up out of my own imagination. The similarity to real people, real events, and other writings of literature must be coincidental. Chances are that you try to notice a connection between them, but I would like to assure you that it is accidental. The plot, characters, and scenes are my original works. I'm requesting the readers to appreciate the effort and imagination invested in my work. Any form of copying, reproduction, or stealing of anything in this story is at all costs forbidden. Plagiarism not only antagonises the author but also undercuts the entire storytelling community. Thank you for helping with originality to make this space friendly to writers and readers. Let's begin this journey together! - AlexaComplete
Another Man's Treasure
"You've become so damaged that when someone tries to give you what you deserve, you have no idea how to respond." He says taking a step closer to me. I frown. "So, it's my fault? That I'm to blame for being damaged?" "No, it's not your fault at all, but it is your fault for believing you don't deserve better. That you don't deserve to be happy." Nathan looks away from my eyes, inhaling. "Maybe the little things that you consider your weakness are actually the things that people treasure most about you. Maybe you hate that you care too much...or that you wear your heart on your sleeve. But seriously, some people think that's the best damn thing about you. We all have different little things that make up who we are, we don't need to change those things, but we can choose who we share them with." "What are you saying?" Now so close to me, he places his palm on my cheek, and whispers. "You're treasure, Madison...I hope you realize that." ________ Nathan Lane a Billionaire heartthrob who has everything in his life. Money, fame and power. Except he keeps some secrets of his own. This persona he puts on for the world to see is not what he truly wants. But all of that changes when he meets the lovely Madison Monroe. Madison Monroe has always been too soft for her own good, but life takes a drastic turn when unexpected things happens to her. Now she has to pick herself up from the ashes, but she doesn't believe she deserves forgiveness. She doesn't know what to do, until she meets Nathan Lane in a very not so sober way. But both of them don't know that they share a similar past. The Universe played it's game and tied them together. Maybe they are destined to be together... Who knows? Read more to find out what happens in Another Man's Treasure. _________ This book contains Mature content so please be 18+. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This story is based on my imagination and is my own ideas. Thank you.
Tangled Hearts | 18+
[BOOK 1] What they have is messy, reckless, and impossible to walk away from🦋 ************* Lily Garcia didn't come to university looking for love-especially not with someone like Finn Brooks. He's charming, infuriating, and a walking complication she doesn't need. But no matter how hard she tries to keep her distance, there's something about him that feels like gravity, pulling her closer with every encounter. Beneath his cocky exterior, she senses the fractures he tries to hide-the same ones she's been running from her entire life. Finn's been through hell, and love isn't part of the plan. He's good at keeping his walls high, locking out anyone who might get too close. But then Lily shows up, and suddenly his carefully controlled life begins to unravel. She's everything he didn't know he was missing, and that scares him more than he's willing to admit. But with their pasts threatening to destroy what they could be, and old friends trying to drive a wedge between them, trust becomes their biggest hurdle. And when a new love interest steps into the picture, everything Lily and Finn thought they were building starts to fall apart. Fighting their demons was never supposed to include each other, but now they have to decide if the risk of heartbreak is worth the reward of finally letting someone in.Complete
When You Least Expect It
Lily Wilson is in her early 20s. she's a college student who happens to live alone. She's also a little. one day after her friend insisted that she meet his friends. He takes her to his workplace which is a restroom/bar. after she's been welcomed by his coworkers/friends, they bump into his boss. Vanessa Cooper is in her mid 30s. she's a businesswoman and owner of the restaurant/bar that Lily's friend works at. she's married to Elizabeth Cooper who is in her early 40s. they're caregivers who have been looking for a little for years. and when they meet Lily they both fall in love with her.
Still Playing ~Mattheo Riddle~ Tome 2
🥉#task *- Stay the fuck away from her. From me. From any of us. Or next time I won't hold back. Timothy coughs, blood on his lip. - She doesn't have a choice anyway. I blink once. Then I say coldly : - She's not gonna marry you, Lerson. - Yes, she will, Riddle. Because neither of us have a choice. My fists clench. I stand, breathing hard. - Then be prepared to have a cheating wife. I start walking away, then stop at the door, turning back just once. Oh, and you both are fucking lucky I don't wanna go to Azkaban. Because I swear on my life, you would've ended unable to even propose.* The heart has spoken. But the game isn't over. Tessa and Mattheo have chosen each other. Just as they begin to figure each other out, the world catches up to them : families, duties, alliances... They're in love. But in their world, love can destroy everything. And when the Lersons - a powerful sibling duo from America - arrive with a legacy and an arranged marriage in their hands, everything starts to unravel. They won the love. But not the peace. They learnt to love. Now they'll learn what it costs. The Tome 2 of Dangerous Game : Still Playing This universe belongs to JK ROLLING, Mattheo Riddle belongs to @yasmineamro and Lorenzo Berkshire belongs to @-babynaomi, I only own Tessa Wilson, Timothy and Emily Lerson. If you want to use these siblings just tell me and mention me please. ⚠️TW : Smutt, violence, manipulation, gaslight, strong language, bad mental health, family issues, ect... ⚠️ I'll put a ♤ whenever there's hot fluff or smutt. Enjoy this second Tome ! Kiss !
Loving Mr. Cavalier
When Liliana signed up to become a private flight attendant, she believed she had a general idea of what the job entailed. Strictly professional. What she didn't expect was for the mysterious, strict, straightforward Mr. Cavalier to take an interest in her outspoken yet naïve nature. With a stubborn billionaire refusing to take 'No' for an answer, Liliana finds herself on a ride of a lifetime, filled with heated close encounters, daring conversations, not to mention a dash of drama. Will Liliana be able to withstand Mr. Cavalier's lusty and endless pursuit? Or will the outspoken hostess reject the hot billionaire once and for all? __________________________________ He didn't speak. He never spoke. I knew that he was able to speak, but whenever I was around it seemed that I was the only one speaking. He didn't seem to enjoy my presence, but then again that wouldn't be true given that he requested for me to host, on my day off. His eyes were not friendly, his jaw and lips that never smiled told me to always be on guard. I could always feel his eyes on me, and I know its him, or else my heart wouldn't be acting the way it was. ... And yet, here I am, patting down the wrinkles on my skirt, as his car approached the Jet. I was rather angry. It was my day off. I wasn't even on call. I told Jenna that I wouldn't come in today and that he'd have to find someone else. Apparently this man didn't take "No" for an answer. He had his personal body guard arrive at my door, and I wouldn't be too surprised as to how he got my address. The scary man was ready to drag me from my house, I was driven to his private Aircraft and now I had to play hostess. When he stepped out of the car, his eyes looked up to me. Had he smiled or even acknowledged my presence, maybe I would be free to assume that he was happy to see me.Complete
Sweetheart
Liliana James is a quiet soul with a gentle smile-but don't mistake her softness for fragility. Life hasn't been soft-her mother's endless shifts and sacrifices have shaped Liliana into someone who moves through life with steady self-assurance and quiet command. She doesn't need to raise her voice to take up space. With her best friend at her side and a strong sense of who she is, she's learned to find light in life's overlooked corners-and to be that light when there is none. Caden Smith is a guarded ex-soldier turned reluctant bodyguard, currently working for a spoiled client who treats his team more like staff than security. In his line of work, boundaries are survival-but Liliana blurs those lines with a presence he can't ignore. Though he prefers to stay under the radar, his striking features and uncommon genes have always drawn attention he never asked for, leaving him even more reluctant to let anyone close. Liliana, however, is different-something in her feels like exhale. This is a tender, slow-burning story about two misfits whose paths quietly intertwine. As they navigate unspoken grief, growing pains, and the hush of becoming, Liliana and Caden discover a love that doesn't scream to be seen-but settles in like roots: steady, grounding, and deeply felt. Their souls weren't broken or incomplete. But together, for the first time, they begin to feel whole.
Love in Dangerous Waters
Lily is a normal sixteen year old girl who lives off the coast of Sacury, California, where she loves Theatre and her friends, even though she lives in an orphanage. But when mysterious people randomly start showing up, telling her that her destiny is away from California and away from human life, she goes with them to find what she really is. What will happen as she finds out about her family... her real family? How far will she go to kill the one who murdered her sister... who is also the King of Tanyela? And maybe finding the one guy of her dreams... in a world she never expected. When things go out of hand, she will find herself in a sea of troubles... literally. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So, this is really a spin-off of the Fight or Flight series, choosing a different point of view and a time a littler bit after the fourth story, but don't worry- you don't need to have read the others to understand this one. It explains everything later on. This is my Camp NaNoWriMo story, and I love the support people have given me for writing it in a month. I did completely finish writing it, and I finished the first wave of editing. I love you all so much, and thanks for reading!! :D Cover by BlueRoses0123!!!Complete
His Wife | ✔️
please bare with me I wrote this book when I had no sense at all. this book is Stockholm Syndrome Lily Jenkins was just a girl who wanted another job . She wanted to get more money because of all the snow in Chicago. So she decided to become an assistant as Elliot Luciano's Assistant. It definitely wasn't gonna be such an easy task. Elliot Luciano is known as a billionaire by all the success he does in France. He's also a gang leader who runs the Luciano gang. It was passed down after his fathers death. And he's in need for a wife so when Lily gets caught up into the drama of Elliot. She's forced to marry him . What she didn't expect was that she was slowly falling in love with him. And she absolutely hated it. - EDITED ... somewhat.. "W-wife?" I stuttered. He nods and I jolt up. "I'll never marry you Elliot!" "But darling oh yes you will. You'll be my wife and bear my children Ha ! " He gets up and leaves . I hear a lock from the other side and I run to the door trying to open it. Children? What the actual FUCK?! "Let me out !" I yell , banging my now bruised knuckles. I won't marry him! #1 IN COMPLETED 08/23/19 #1 IN ROMANCE 08|27|19 #1 IN GANGLEADER 04|6|20 #18 IN ASSISTANT 05|03|20 #1 IN STOCKHOLMSYNDROME 06|18|20 #1 IN ELLIOT 05|25|21Complete
The Cinderella Bride (NaNoWriMo14)
{NaNoWriMo14} THIS IS UNEDITED, RUSHED AND REALLY REALLY BAD. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK CAUSE THIS ISNT MY BEST WORK. Ava Montgomery works at Bloomsbury Cafe in Manhattan. Carter Richmond is the heir to Richmond Corp one of the biggest companies in the country. Now, why would two very different people from very different backgrounds even breathe the same air? Well, you see, George Montgomery, Ava's father had recently passed and with his passing, he has left a two point five million dollar debt to the only daughter willing enough to pay it. Carter had just recently earned himself an ultimatum. A chance meeting with Carter an old childhood friend of hers will help them get what they want. Carter offers to remove Ava's entire debt and make her life easier if she agrees to marry him but on one condition. She must not fall in love with him. It seems reasonable since Carter is not the kind of guy Ava would be interested in but opposites do attract. And an ordinary girl thrown in a world full of glitz and glamour is definitely not a perfect mix.Complete
Kiara Steele, a twenty-four-year-old girl, never dreamed her wedding would be sealed with silence instead of love. At twenty-four, she finds herself married to Samuel Stone, an aloof billionaire CEO, eighteen years her senior, a widower with no children, only to save her father's collapsing company. Their union is nothing more than a contract: no touch, no feelings, no expectations. But living under the same roof with a man carved from ice proves far more complicated than Kiara imagined. Samuel keeps his distance, haunted by the loss of his late wife, while Kiara struggles against the loneliness of a loveless home. For six months, they live as strangers bound by vows neither of them wanted. Until one unexpected night breaks every rule. In a story of sacrifice, secrets, and the forbidden emotions, Kiara and Samuel must decide: Will their marriage remain platonic or will fate turn it into something dangerously real? #1st in Developments (13/11/2025) 💖🔥 out of 19.7K stories #1st in Wholesome (14/11/2025) ❤️ out of 15.4K stories #1st in Aloof (17/12/2025) #2nd in Ageisjustanumber (14/11/2025) out of 1.44K stories Hello, dear readers! Before you begin The Ascent Between, I would like to share a short disclaimer. I have made this story up out of my own imagination. The similarity to real people, real events, and other writings of literature must be coincidental. Chances are that you try to notice a connection between them, but I would like to assure you that it is accidental. The plot, characters, and scenes are my original works. I'm requesting the readers to appreciate the effort and imagination invested in my work. Any form of copying, reproduction, or stealing of anything in this story is at all costs forbidden. Plagiarism not only antagonises the author but also undercuts the entire storytelling community. Thank you for helping with originality to make this space friendly to writers and readers. Let's begin this journey together! - Alexa
More detailsContent Guidelines