(Contains BDSM content. Some other content such as abuse and rape may be trigging.)
Pain, Passion & Obsession is a raw and intimate exploration of identity, power, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows Tatsu, a 20-year-old high school senior navigating the turbulent waters of family dynamics, personal independence, and self-discovery. Living alone in the city to escape her suffocating home life, Tatsu is determined to make her final year of school memorable, even as she grapples with feelings of inadequacy and the weight of her past.
The narrative delves into Tatsu's complicated relationship with her father, whose contradictory expectations have left her both resilient and scarred. As she struggles to balance school, work, and her desire for freedom, Tatsu finds herself drawn into a whirlwind of emotions and experiences that challenge her understanding of herself and her boundaries.
Central to the story is Tatsu's evolving relationship with Athena, her best friend and occasional lover. Their dynamic is a mix of playful teasing, deep affection, and moments of intense vulnerability. When their friendship takes a turn into uncharted territory, Tatsu is forced to confront her own desires and fears, questioning what she truly wants and who she is.
Meanwhile, Tatsu's interactions with her new biology teacher, Miss Akira, add another layer of tension. Akira's enigmatic presence and intrusive curiosity blur the lines between mentorship and manipulation, leaving Tatsu feeling both exposed and intrigued. As Akira takes a more hands-on approach to Tatsu's education, the power dynamics between them grow increasingly complex, raising questions about trust, control, and the nature of authority.
I glanced down to her lips but then I scooted away while clearing my throat. She hmm'd, "You tried to kiss me again."
I shook my head and said "Nope. I didn't, I tried not to kiss you, as you see." She rolled her eyes with a soft smile.
"Maybe if you did let me kiss you...just once, I would stop trying." She sighed softly "I got my doctorate at 24 You know I'm not a dumbass right?" I just let out a soft sigh
"Thank you for everything" I hugged her and held her tightly. She wrapped her arms around me.
She pulled back and I looked at her lips. "I should go." I said softly. "You can have one kiss-" I kissed her.
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India Jones is a true Chicagoan girl who, to unfortunate circumstances, has to move to Texas with her father. Being naturally quiet and to herself, India is not expecting much from the new town and is eager to go back to Illinois with her other family. With a rude step-sister and no sense of direction, India struggles to find ways to cope without her mother. That all changes when she meets the Principal of her school who also happens to be her neighbor.
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Imani Stewart is the principal of a wealthy private school in her home state of Texas. Though her life sounds perfect, her controlling parents have stopped her from reaching for her dreams in life, creating a girl who comes off as cold and fixed. Though her circumstances are tough, Imani does the best at being the strictest principal her school has ever had. And just as Imani is ready to live the life laid out for her, she meets a fiery girl who can see right through her and stops at nothing to get her.
What happens when their two worlds clash?
Read to find out...