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The Art of Starting Over

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Have you ever sunk so low that you actually felt relieved, knowing that it couldn't possibly get any worse? 

Well, I have... Many times. 

I lost everything. My family, my future, my home... 

I swore I would never depend on anyone ever again. And he swore nothing will ever tie him down. 

He told me he has ghosts. I told him I have fears. 

We agreed. We were eachother's impending death.

And yet I fell for him, slowly and deeply, until I didn't know how to be without him. And he fed on me, gently and steadily, until he didn't know how to let me go.

They said he'll never stay. Yet, here he is.
I said my heart will never break. Yet, here I am.

My name is Alison Lewis, and all I want is to start over.

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In due time (Completed) by mikz0209

"You were worried about me, Specs?" He smirked. "No, Tyler. I hoped that someone cut up your corpse and fed it to paranas. Obviously I was, you idiot! I'm a doctor. Worrying about people is kind of programmed into my system. It's a curse if you ask me," I surprised myself a lot more than I thought was possible with my answer. And what did he do? Laugh! He fucking laughed! Not full on rolling- on- the- floor laughter but a laugh nonetheless. "This isn't funny, Tyler." "It kind of is. Almost a month ago, I would've sworn that you hated me. Be careful, Specs," he squinted down at me, "or you might actually sound as if you like me." I rolled my eyes. "Don't flatter yourself. I was concerned. Don't confuse that with affection. It's two very, very different things." *** When you think that all is not lost in the world. That not all men are pricks and that not all sushi is bad. When you think that there is a light, no matter how dim, at the end of the tunnel. When you think that life isn't the ruthless bitch you've always thought it was... It turns around and bites you in the ass. When you think that the past will always and forever remain where it should be... It comes at you from every direction. Like a violent tsunami destroying everything...and everyone in it's path. Can you change what happened? I wish. Can you stop what's going to happen? God! I really hope so.

A Rainy Day [COMPLETE] by BraveAngel_007

She had her own apartment, her own job, and her own life. Nothing to drag her down. Everything was perfect. Her abusive parents weren't in the picture anymore and neither was he. Her past full of untold secrets was long behind her and she could start all over again. All of her stresses and worries should have gone away. Right? Or so she thought. It wasn't until she crossed his path that she realized just how foolish she was. To think that she could avoid the person who completely changed her life. To think that she could fall for him again. Start reading to discover the uncovered secrets and how they end up changing their lives for better or worse. Highest rankings: #22 in London (8/15/2022) Content Warning: This story includes things such as violence, abuse, and other triggering factors for readers.

Secret Red by AngeliaNyo

Alison moved to a new town as her father got a new job, simultaneously, she decided to hide her dark past, starting a new chapter of her complicated teenage life. She tucked her auburn hair tighter into a bun and searched for the next class when she passed a group of boys right outside the designated class. Clutching her hand inside the sweatshirt pocket, she watched as the bulky brown haired boy slammed his fist against the wall right beside the poor boy's face, glaring as the boy flinched, slumping his head further down. "What are you looking at!" He snapped, noticing the unfamiliar girl stood watching them. "Is this rude guy bothering you?" She ignored, asking the poor boy instead, earning a scoff from the baffled brown haired boy. Their first encounter was of mutual dislike. As they continue to bicker and argue on every possible occasion, Jason could not help but felt rather intrigued with Alison. Hidding behind her thick glasses, her enticing blue eyes captured his interest with secrets he wished to unfold. A story about bullying, friendship, falling in love and overcoming problems. Content/Triggering Warning : This story contains scenes of verbal and physical abuse, violence, suicide, traumatic events and mental health. *Highest accomplisment* #4 in Opposite Attract (June 2021) #18 in Stop Bullying (June 2021) #33 in Wattpad 2020 (Dec 2020) #46 in Sassy (June 2021) #57 in Teenage Love (Dec 2020) #60 in New Girl (Dec 2020) #84 in Love Hate Relationship (Dec 2020)

Damon ✔ by Sandywick

Damon makes me feel more, he makes me feel loved, cherished, he makes me feel wanted. Even by the slightest action, I can tell, he is a caring and loving person even though he doesn't show it to the outside world. I don't like Damon, I love him. "live with me", he says, through ragged breaths. Taken by surprise, I stare at him for quite some time hoping I can, hoping I will be happy with him, hoping this is all just one big nightmare. Then reality slapped me like a bitch. -------------------------☆ Rosaline Whitely Anderson, Age 21, is a brave and beautiful girl, whose life turned downhil when her stepmother and two stepsisters started to rule her house. Damon Duke Huntington, Age 24, is, the CEO of GreenBird International, which is a multinational company that Generates millions in a month, making him land a spot on the top 5 most richest and powerful men in the world. to him women were no use but to fuck and leave. until he meets someone, and she triggers different emotions of different levels. Read To find out what becomes of them when they learn who they really are and what becomes of them. Would they really be together? Or will she keep getting dragged to reality?

𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 by rosecinc

"Nobody is allowed between these pretty little thighs but me....and if anyone tries...𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦." ~ The leader of the most notorious, most powerful, and largest mafia in the world. They call him "The King." The king is feared by all and he is the reason people don't go out after dark. No one is safe under the King's rule but he is the only reason why they are alive. And the same goes for his anonymous right hand who lives in the shadows but is equally as lethal. Luca is the leader of the second-largest, most dangerous, and most powerful mafia in the world. He is the Don of the Italian Mafia. What happens when he wants to make a deal with the King, and he becomes interested in finding out who is the person behind the mask and even more interested in the right hand who is ever-so loyal to him? But the King's Mafia is hiding one big secret surrounded by hundreds of others. Will Luca be the first to find out the secrets and live? Love will flourish. Betrayal and deception will stab people in the back. Secrets will be revealed. Pain and misery will thrive in the most wicked times. Will anyone survive in the end? ~ "𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧... 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞." ~ -Gore/Violence/language -Mature adult scenes/smüt -No cheating/no OW drama -HAPPY ENDING -Strong female lead & Whipped male lead -Mystery/thriller/action/romance -BOYXGIRL ~ "I just finished reading 'King' and wow. It was so good, it made me laugh and cry and the character development was so good." -@endlesstorries "Omggg the end was amazing. You made me cry with your book but it was totally worth it. And the plot twists *chefs kiss* -@Rivulettes #15 in romance (4/20/2022) I DON'T OWN THE COVERS.

Love with strings detached by M_scorpioxx

I put on a show only for him in front of hundreds of people. I bring one hand up to my hair flicking them to the other side, trailing that hand down to my sternum and then my boob as I keep swaying my hips from to side, bending my knees as I lower myself a bit to the ground before sharply standing up again and slowly spinning around, circling my hips. I run my hands through the back of my hair before nailing my gaze on his eyes, slowly walking up to him. I watch him as he wets his lips before biting his plumb bottom one, eyes trailing up my body. Once I reach him, I wrap my arms around his neck and run my fingers through his hair as I press my body up against his. His hands shoot out to grab me from my lower waist, pulling me even closer to him as he pushes a leg between mine, staring into my eyes. I turn my head to the side and brush my lips against his ear before licking and biting his earlobe the same way I did at the party before whispering a few words he was dying to hear. "Take me back to your place." ---------- Theo is a 20-year-old university student with a bad temper. Letting go of the past can be a difficult thing to do but a much-needed one to move on. Love is his greatest fear, something that's so beautiful yet can be so painful at times. Can you love someone even if you fear that feeling? Daisy is a 20-year-old university student with bad romance luck so far. An ugly breakup can put you off love or it can make you more determined to find the real deal. Getting recently out of a toxic relationship, a new one is the last thing she's looking for. Can you love someone that doesn't allow themselves to be loved? A romance filled with drama, passion and love.

She's DARK He's COLD by raniya_shah

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"You were worried about me, Specs?" He smirked. "No, Tyler. I hoped that someone cut up your corpse and fed it to paranas. Obviously I was, you idiot! I'm a doctor. Worrying about people is kind of programmed into my system. It's a curse if you ask me," I surprised myself a lot more than I thought was possible with my answer. And what did he do? Laugh! He fucking laughed! Not full on rolling- on- the- floor laughter but a laugh nonetheless. "This isn't funny, Tyler." "It kind of is. Almost a month ago, I would've sworn that you hated me. Be careful, Specs," he squinted down at me, "or you might actually sound as if you like me." I rolled my eyes. "Don't flatter yourself. I was concerned. Don't confuse that with affection. It's two very, very different things." *** When you think that all is not lost in the world. That not all men are pricks and that not all sushi is bad. When you think that there is a light, no matter how dim, at the end of the tunnel. When you think that life isn't the ruthless bitch you've always thought it was... It turns around and bites you in the ass. When you think that the past will always and forever remain where it should be... It comes at you from every direction. Like a violent tsunami destroying everything...and everyone in it's path. Can you change what happened? I wish. Can you stop what's going to happen? God! I really hope so.