Image: A Love Story
- Reads 1,104
- Votes 69
- Parts 28
MatureComplete Fri, Apr 1, 202210h 4m
Riley Brooks appears to be leading a charmed life on the outside. On the inside, she's spiraling as a result of a toxic relationship. Once the relationship comes to a tumultuous end, she loses very nearly everything, her sanity included. As an effort to promote her career, she is forced to tour with an all-male rock band and is not looking forward to the experience.....that is, until she meets the cryptic, playful lead singer, Landon Stone.
Over time, she finds that he's everything she wants, but he has life-threatening demons that she's not sure he can overcome. She lets herself be sucked into the turbulent world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Danger and loss is at every corner, and she isn't sure how much she can take. While she invests herself into this man in efforts to heal him, will she be able to heal herself before it's too late?
*****Note: This is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance, but its primary focus is about healing. The story gets quite dark at times and can be very triggering.
TW: mental illness, drug abuse, DV, child loss, sex scenes and sexual assault. Read at your own discretion.*******
All Rights Reserved
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
Voices
"I thought I was over it, that the past was behind me. Yet, voices still constantly close into my thoughts, having more control of me as each day passes, surrounding me, criticising my every move. The feeling of getting intimate with someone scared me...were they going to leave too? Were they going to take the rest of my self control and confidence away, and leave me trapped in my empty dark galaxy?" Scared of commitment, Riley tries to trust and love again as she explores a new chapter in her life, university. Hoping to find someone to lean on in her most vulnerable moments as she uncovers the truth about her parents, she allows two unexpected strangers into her isolated world, Levi and Hudson. Will she allow them to finally break down her walls and show her how to embrace the beautiful world around her, or will she be consumed by her own overwhelming doubts?
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 - ✓
-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤- "𝐈 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 '𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡?' 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 '𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫' 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞?" 𝐈 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. "𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭!" "𝐖𝐡𝐨'𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞?" 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭, 𝐈 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚. ---- Althea Carter; Soccer Prodigy, Star Student, Sibling, and Daughter. After the recent breakup of her ex-boyfriend, she snaps and is more determined than ever to get where she wants to be in life with no distractions or anything getting in her way of becoming the greatest female soccer player and who she truly is. She is set to prove everyone that weakens her wrong. Though something always comes her way and threatens to break her stride. Cardan Reyes; The 'new guy' of Grimson Smith College. A new school isn't easy for anyone especially after the incident that happened where he transferred from. He has a lot of baggage for one man to carry, what happens when he needs someone to help him carry it? Cover Made by: DevilishWritings Started:3/17/2021 Ended: 6/8/2021Complete
Charlie Ever After
(Complete) Charlie's life is slowly spiraling out of control. Her mother is useless, her relationship with her boyfriend Gavin is a train wreck and the bruises she has to cover up are all becoming too much for her to bear. Tanner has it all. He has a good home life, three little sisters who adore him and a few really good friends- but when he witnesses something terrible at a party it draws him to someone he'd never expect. The two of them colliding catches them both off guard- but they're both ready to experience something new, and something real. They're both ready for their "happy ever after" **Trigger Warning** Sexual violence, domestic violence, abuse, drugs, alcohol abuse, addiction. This story is meant for a more mature audience. Read at your own risk. There will be graphic scenes as well as foul language etc. 6/9/2021: #1 in Awareness 4/27/2023: #3 in New Adult 5/4/2023: #4 in Slowburn 6/8/2023: #6 in Contemporary Romance 2/23/2024: #1 in Contemporary RomanceComplete![Fate - Book #1 [completed]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/298300356-256-k105974.jpg)
Fate - Book #1 [completed]
Until a year ago, Kacey's life had always been easy. But when it rains, it pours, and he loses what always seemed a given. A year and a half later, he has rebuilt his life and adjusted to the new circumstances as the single caregiver for his best friend's child in New York. But something is still missing. Luca's life has never been easy. Tragedy left her alone, and growing up in the home and foster care system took a toll on her. But against all odds, she has managed to get accepted into the training program for her dream job, a job that brings happiness and joy into people's lives - and to hers. When they are brought together by chance, they both have to face their past, their fears and their hopes. * * * [about 185,000 words] 18+ ONLY due to mature content. Trigger Warnings (may contain spoilers): 🚩sexual assault (not depicted on page) 🚩loss of a friend/loved one 🚩panic attack (once on page) Enjoy, Izzy 🩺🥃 * * * ⭐️ #1 in singleparent 09/29/2022 ⭐️ #1 in adultromance 07/13/2022 ⭐️ #1 in happyending 11/13/2022Complete
In the Shadows of Love// Billie eilish Fan Fiction//wlw
Billie Eilish is at the height of her career, but behind the fame and success, she's battling her darkest demons-haunted by the trauma of an abusive ex, self-doubt, and the constant weight of expectations. When she crosses paths with Ava, a shy 19-year-old struggling with social anxiety and her own emotional scars, the two women find comfort in each other's brokenness. As they navigate love, mental health, and the fallout from a dangerous past, their bond is tested in ways neither of them could have imagined. But love isn't always enough to outrun the shadows. Will they find a way to heal together, or will the darkness pull them apart? Trigger Warnings: Abuse (Physical, Emotional, Sexual): Includes mentions of past and current abusive relationships, physical violence, and sexual assault. Self-Harm: Depictions of self-injury and the emotional struggles surrounding it. Depression & Mental Health Issues: Ongoing battles with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks. Kidnapping: Scenes involving kidnapping and threats of violence. Sexual Content: Includes consensual sexual scenes with emotional implications, particularly for characters recovering from trauma. Violence: Includes physical altercations and graphic descriptions of assault. Suicidal Thoughts: Mentions of suicidal ideation. Substance Use: Possible references to alcohol or drug use. Rankings: #mentalhealth 32 Out of 68,6kComplete
Until She Was Gone
She had never meant anything to him Until she meant everything to him *** Sylvia Hale is ready to start a new life. Finally, she is in Merlac University, away from all the trauma she's experienced. She decides it's time to stop being miserable and actually live her youth. She decided it was time to have fun. And that decision makes everything go right down a big dark pit. Because unknowingly, to her and everyone else, her heart has already been given. *** Brady Ashford learnt the existence of Sylvia Hale when he reached college. And she was the most beautiful girl he had ever encountered. He didn't know how he could've missed her back then. But it was his mistake. Because that didn't matter anymore. Nothing did. It didn't matter that she was the only girl that made him feel this way. It didn't matter that he could only open up to her. It didn't matter he was in love with her. Because she was gone before he could know it. And what hurt most was that his own twin brother had taken her. ( bad boy x mouse fanfic )Complete
Head in the clouds
Morgan Branning is taking the world by storm. 2 years into her public career and she's hitting targets people who have been doing this for years have only just been able to do. With the end of her second tour leaving the music industry amazed by her talent, it's no surprise to anyone it's no surprise to anyone when she's walking the red carpet at the Grammy's a month later. Theo Wright has been working his arse off for more than 6 years. Practically without a break, it has been a constant barrage of writing, production, touring, interviews and awards shows. After a disappointing year, Theo is left a shell of the man he once was. Lost and uninspired making his minimum requirements in the public eye whilst he works in the background, continuing to chase his dream quietly. After a chance encounter between two strangers pull Morgan and Theo into each others lives, things seem to take a bizarre turn for them both as they realise maybe things aren't what they look like on the surface after all. With a lot of skeletons in her closet to hide, Morgan builds her defences a little higher, sticking to her rules and doing her best to keep a level head. But with Theo, things are never as simple as that. And he can see right through her mastered fake smile even if her best friends can't.Complete
Surrender Or Drown-The Siren and The Dark Horse Trilogy: Book One.
"Bella, you can't keep doing this to me. I can be real fucking patient, or I can be really fucking unkind." He grabbed her hips and skimmed his fingers down the chunk of her outer thighs. "I'm sorry, but I didn't ask for him to kiss me. And I told you, you and I-we're over." He placed his hand over her mouth. He let his tears stream down his nose, his lips quivered with the words she'd just used to curse him. "I don't like it." He let out through his teeth, his glasses fell low on his nose and she could tell he was in agony. "I'm sorry." She declared before pulling him in for an embrace. Her arms wrapped around his neck and his hands drove up and into her hair, guiding her face to look up. His mouth parted over hers, she opened her lips and kissed him slowly, enchantingly. Brandon was sure she wished him to die. As she swallowed his breath, and fed him her own-she gave him no gaps to breathe. Almost as if his siren had come up from her watery throne just to drag him back under. He started pounding his fists against the wall behind her, careful not to hurt her in any way. His mouth moved over hers like he had no choice but to kiss her back. He laid no hand to her body, because he knew in that moment-he'd go too far. He didn't want to hurt her. But he did want to burrow into her body and command her soul. She was the sole reason for his jealousy, the only person who held the switch to all of his desires. Bella had been born to be the woman who would subdue the demons inside his soul. She was created for him. He felt it long before he accepted it. But now-he couldn't bear the consequences of denying the gift in which God was giving him in her. His redemption was a direct result of having her in his life. Both cursed and blessed-Brandon couldn't afford to lose her anymore. She was his. Forever. She chased him-so in full circle. Perhaps it was his turn now. "Bella... say you'll be mine. Please."Complete
A Song For You
When college student Emmy joins an online support group at the encouragement of her therapist, the last thing she expects is to connect with the lead singer of the most famous rock group in the world. ***** Emmy has had a rough couple of years, to say the least. So when her psychologist recommends that she joins an online support group, she thinks she knows what to expect. But the back and forth e-mails between her and famous rock singer Johnny Decker are the last thing she ever counted on. Despite the world of differences between them, Emmy can't help but feel like she knows Johnny better than she knows herself. Supportive emails turn into a growing friendship, and Emmy is grateful to finally have someone who understands. Soon, life without Johnny seems unthinkable, but is there hope for them in the offline world? [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy Spin-off to Holding onto You Trigger warning: This story contains swearing, mature themes, sexual content and references to substance abuse.Complete
Fire Whiskey for My Soul
*First in the Fire Whiskey series* 'What if I was making the wrong choice again, picking the bad guy over the steady and reliable one? Because as I lay there in Steve's arms thinking about Brad, this became a very real choice...and the choice slowly become a decision. No matter how I looked at the situation, I wasn't shaking these new feelings. I had chosen Brad without meaning to, and laying with Steve suddenly felt wrong. Very, very, wrong. Like I was cheating, but he was the one I was engaged to!' Paige accidentally discovers love the way it was meant to be with her fiance's ex-best friend as she pushes for them to reconcile the past, but the two seem destined to be star-crossed lovers as the unforeseen keeps Steve in her life. Brad is quiet, mysterious, always in control. His calming presence spreads through her soul like fire whiskey does in her body. Steve is steadfast, morally upright, dedicated, and simple. She is also haunted by her traumatic history with Jay, and struggles to move beyond the abuse he put her through, which is affecting her relationship with Brad. Paige wrestles with self-doubt, self-destruction, working through trauma, PTSD, grief, and loss. She is a beautiful and talented singer, with a charming and sweet personality, and encompasses a huge capacity for love in spite of how broken she has been. Content Warning: This book contains mature content and potential triggers including sex, domestic violence, miscarriage, suicide attempt, PTSD, depression, violence, and cheating. Published on Wattpad November 2021Complete
"I thought I was over it, that the past was behind me. Yet, voices still constantly close into my thoughts, having more control of me as each day passes, surrounding me, criticising my every move. The feeling of getting intimate with someone scared me...were they going to leave too? Were they going to take the rest of my self control and confidence away, and leave me trapped in my empty dark galaxy?" Scared of commitment, Riley tries to trust and love again as she explores a new chapter in her life, university. Hoping to find someone to lean on in her most vulnerable moments as she uncovers the truth about her parents, she allows two unexpected strangers into her isolated world, Levi and Hudson. Will she allow them to finally break down her walls and show her how to embrace the beautiful world around her, or will she be consumed by her own overwhelming doubts?
More detailsContent Guidelines