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The Tempting of Sin

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I never cared for going to church. Yet I had a role to play in the community. If I look pretty and stay silent, then I would get the privileges of having my mom and dad's money, therefore I would live comfortably... 

Pearce Roman Hayes is the son of the most cut throat Pastor in our state. He holds his head high and keeps his face in a calm smile. Ever the charmer, with the face and body of an Angel . His eyes are a different story... they say the eyes are the window to one's soul, I'm starting to think Pearce doesn't have one.

 Now Pearce has come back to town to study at my university, and I just know that whatever he is planning is not good for me, but... I am a curious person... and he might just be a new temporary fixation, so truly, what's the harm in indulging?


*this story is dual pov*
*tw: mentions of abuse in later chapters*
*i apologize if the writing isn't the best, it's been a while*All Rights Reserved

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Catch Me When I Fall (h.g.) by sncwdw11

Originally written: January-June 2019 Edited: February 2023 Hayes lets go of my hand to cradle my face. "Hey what's wrong? You look like you want to cry." "I love you," I admit on an exhale. A single tear manages to escape as the emotions ease as the weight of the words are no longer sitting in my chest. Hayes' gaze softens as his thumb slowly strokes my cheek. "So why are you crying?" "Because it's scary," I whisper to him. Hayes leans his forehead against mine. "You don't have to scared, baby. I've loved you since the moment I saw you. Every time I've held you, every time I've kissed you, every time I've looked at you, I've wanted to tell you just how in love with you I am." We all have that one crush that we can never get over. We want to move on, but we can't. We always go back to that person. Breckyn has wanted to get over her crush on Scott, and when Hayes Grier, the new guy, comes into her life, everything changes. For the bad or for the good? Will Breckyn be able to move on or will she be left broken? Can she set aside her own fears or will they come crashing down on her? -swearing, sexual innuendos, and mentions/implications of sex in later chapters

To See Me as You Do (Slow Updates) by AwkwardlyPerfect_18

#1 in MeandYou (June 14, 2025) #5 in QuietBoy (July 9, 2025) Before I can help it, I grin ear to ear, and his softened gaze starts to fade. His eyes narrow into slits, "Don't you dare-" "What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?" Instantly, Sawyer frowns, an unimpressed expression on his face. I smile, grabbing his cheeks and squishing them, "Don't make that face!!! C'mon, you gotta ask!! What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?" He glares at me, "We're not doing this shit, Mari-" "Yes, we are!!" I let go of his face, "You ready?!!" "No." "I'm gonna say it." "You better not-" "SoFISHticated." "You're a dumbass." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Slow Burn, Lengthy Chapters, Long Story* This Story Takes Place in 2023-2024 Marianne Parker and Sawyer Cortez are complete opposites of each other. Marianne is a dad joke loving, talented musician who believes in finding the good in everything around her. Always smiling, laughing, kind to everyone, and an optimist. With a bubbly attitude and an outgoing personality, she's always looking to make a new friend. An all-around ray of sunshine. Sawyer, on the other hand, is a sarcastic, blunt, rude, and pessimistic bookworm. He doesn't believe there could be good in everything. He doesn't smile, doesn't laugh, and isn't interested in making new friends. Let alone, socializing. Hell, he BARELY tolerates his own friends. The total definition of a raincloud. Marianne's looking for a fresh start, and Sawyer wants a normal year of high school. When he meets Marianne, it becomes all too clear that there's something about her he can't ignore. From the way she walks, talks, laughs, and smiles, it's all distracting and unfamiliar to him. And, of course, he doesn't like that. In his efforts, he tries to ignore the feelings and avoid HER at all costs. But, that can be hard when the girl in question is EQUALLY interested in him too. Started August 2023 - ????

Drastic love by Amrin77

I started to step back slowly. " please I am sorry , I didn't mean to invade in your privacy " I scared of his reaction the way he staring in to my soul makes me tremble to my core . He starts to take predatory steps towards me slowly like he is feeding on my fear . " oh darling , I am happy that you did break rule because now I had a reason to show you the consequences of your actions " I took step back until my back hit the door . I tried to hold the handle but the door was locked . He smirked " you may Enter here according to your wish but , when you should leave it depends on me " I gulped as I feel his breath on my forehead " Pl .. plea.." "shhhhhh ...... it will be easy for you to accept it " People say that Nights are for dark demon creatures to roam and hunt its prey . But once they set eyes on innocent soul its start to possess it . Alisha Conner is a beautiful, kind, young, hardworking girl who loved by his mom and friends. All she wanted to protect and save in need people . But, the moment she tried to save an unknown person from a devil wrath . That moment her fate changed. Xavier knight is a multimillionaire and an role model to the world . In day he deceives world by showing his generosity, hard working . but, only some one to his close knows that he is an mafia lord in Europe . Arrogance , short temper, cruel, also who are good at manipulation. No one dared to question him yet stand to talk back in front of him . But what happens if a devil in disguise eyes falls on a pure soul . Will he possess her or that innocence soul will overturn his world .

Orabella | ✔️ by kxshintia

* Sequel to TBPEW * ¥¥¥¥ Years after all the drama between the Knight family, things are starting to look good for them. With the help from Cole's friend, Lukas, the two were able to prove that they could take over the family company. Meanwhile after the death of Orabella's father, Henry, she was watched over by one of Xavier's men and his wife. The two do nothing but make her feel suffocated, as if she can't live her life even at the age 22. As Orabella got older, all she could think about was her late father... and the man that murdered him. She then made it her goal to ruin the lives of both Xavier and his family. What happens when she applies for a job her friend suggested that is soon managed by Cole Knight himself? The man she once had a crush on as a child now stands in front of her with cold eyes. Will she continue on with the mission? Or will she leave it all in the past and move forward? ¥¥¥¥ Orabella's POV I knew just from looking at him, that the other next to him was Cole. He was tall. He had to be at least 6'3. He wore a black shirt that showed all of his muscles, standing with pride. His shoulders were broad. While the other guy's hair was styled neatly, his was more messy. In a good way of course. He had a few strands of his dark curly locks in his face. I would say that having a sharpe jawline runs in their family, him having stubbles on his face. His expression was blank and had a unusual coldness to it. I could practically feel the power radiating off of him. He seeked control. His nose was sharpe, lips plumped. I noticed the small scar going through his left eyebrow. When I looked back at his eyes I saw that he was already looking at me. I felt as my heart began to race slightly, me now feeling uncomfortable under his cold eyes. • • • • #6 plottwist - 09/22/23 #28 darkness - 09/24/23 #8 ex - 10/05/23 #1 jealous - 12/11/23

Our Little Secret by katiekiarawrites

I really hope people enjoy this ! It's my first time writing so please leave suggestions if you don't like something ! Thanks for reading ! ------------------------- Kade. This one man was born into the largest mafia in the country. He took over once his dad became too tired to run it. He's now one of the strongest men and can end your life with the snap of his fingers. He's cold and harsh and will do anything to get what he wants. He's never loved anyone before and he's never been loved. He's never wanted a relationship before but once he gets the chance to love, it becomes forbidden. Yet he will do anything to get what he wants. Or should I say who he wants. Roman. The other man who is born into royalty. His parents are king and queen of their small yet powerful country. He's an only child and is the person who could end his whole bloodline. He soon becomes old enough to marry and take over the palace. His parents push him into the direction of marrying a lovely woman and continuing the bloodline. His parents hosts parties in hopes he will find his bride. Until one night he locks eye with someone for a minute too long. Will he just choose a bride and make his parents proud or will he choose to adventure out of his palace and choose his happiness? ------------------------- I look at him from across the room. We glance for a second too long and I decide to walk away. It only took a few seconds to realize I was being followed. I could hear him breathing ever so softly. But i wanted to be subtle. "What makes you think you can just stalk me" I hear him pause. "I am very sorry I honestly thought the bathroom was this way, my mistake" I turn around and slowly walk towards him. I grab both his wrists and push him to the nearest wall. "Don't you dare lie to me" ------------------------- ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED not edited like at all

The Professor and I by Serenityytheauthor

"Fuck, why do you always make things so hard Rayne?" he stood there with an intense frown on his face. "What do you mean Spencer?" I crossed my arms. "You always run away," he now held a sad face. I was hesitant. "We both know this will never work let alone the consequences" He walked closer and lifted my chin, forcing me to look at him. "I could care less about the damn outcome." he made direct eye contact with me. "I- I think I fucking love you." Rayne has always been the golden child of the family, always tamed but not yet impressed with the opening of her life. Spencer is just an average professor (you'd think) Spencer loves teaching and helping people grow but yet he's so mysterious when he's off campus. ***NEEDS MAJOR EDITING***

SAVING LOVE:Book 1 of The Padmore Tower series by sweetP31lover

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Solace [BxB] by Yeon-Jae

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Infatuation | A CEO And A Photographer by Eshwari13

"I think Mr.knights has anger issues." Just as those words slipped out from my mouth Mr.knights turned and in the blink of an eye, I was slammed against a wall with great force while taking both my hands above my head with just one hand and caging me fully into him. I felt the chills ran down my esophagus and my head started making involuntary shakes as I started taking short breaths. A numbness creeped into my brain. You're doomed! I thought. His dark black eyes were staring right into mine as if they can see through me. I felt naked, I felt cold yet scared under his eyes. My chest rose up and down due to the decrease in my oxygen intake. "I think that .. was a mistake" I mumbled. It's not funny. my inner self warned. "Button your lips unless you want me to fuck that little smart mouth of yours," he said in a very lower and husky tone at the same time maintaining eye contact. I gulped. "I'm flattered that you admitted I'm smart," I said. He smirked. Not good villa. "Well, you asked for it" he hissed. What. I asked for what? Well, you shouldn't have run your mouth villa. My inner self spoke. Because he slammed His lips directly on mine as his body started pressing against me as tones of electricity passed from him entered my body. ---------------------------------------------------- Ashton Knights is a billionaire before the son of America. he's 27 and is adored by every American and he practically grew with media. he's mysterious, dark, possessive, mature, and rude but gentle yet beautiful. Villa Anderson is a kind, joyful and talkative soul who's from Australia but came to America at 18 for further studies in photography. (this is short story info, please read the introduction for more details.) you'll discover the complexity of men, the dark world of billionaires, and romance. how will they meet? Can villa adjust to the whole new world of games?

Besties Never Lie ♥ by Xx_TheRainbowGirl_xX

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Catch Me When I Fall (h.g.)

Originally written: January-June 2019 Edited: February 2023 Hayes lets go of my hand to cradle my face. "Hey what's wrong? You look like you want to cry." "I love you," I admit on an exhale. A single tear manages to escape as the emotions ease as the weight of the words are no longer sitting in my chest. Hayes' gaze softens as his thumb slowly strokes my cheek. "So why are you crying?" "Because it's scary," I whisper to him. Hayes leans his forehead against mine. "You don't have to scared, baby. I've loved you since the moment I saw you. Every time I've held you, every time I've kissed you, every time I've looked at you, I've wanted to tell you just how in love with you I am." We all have that one crush that we can never get over. We want to move on, but we can't. We always go back to that person. Breckyn has wanted to get over her crush on Scott, and when Hayes Grier, the new guy, comes into her life, everything changes. For the bad or for the good? Will Breckyn be able to move on or will she be left broken? Can she set aside her own fears or will they come crashing down on her? -swearing, sexual innuendos, and mentions/implications of sex in later chapters