"We all time travel sometimes. Back to a first kiss, a first fight...a first good morning, or a first goodnight. And even to final goodbyes. But what about the future? Why aren't you going there? Manifestation is the realest form of magic." -Erin Van Vuren
All is fair in Love & War when there are no rules or fair-play. Paisley, Tucker, and Jodi have been inseparable for the longest time, growing up in a rough neighborhood plagued by crime and violence. Their bond is tested early on when Tucker was adopted by his gangster uncle at a younger age and forced to work for him in order to protect his friends and family, while Paisley and Jodi struggled to stay on the right path.
Despite the dangers they face, their care for each other grows stronger even after three years separated them due to one night that changed everything. Their lives take a dramatic turn when Tucker returns three years later and a rival gang targets them, leading to a brutal attack that leaves them scarred both physically and emotionally.
As they go to school to prep for college, the stakes get higher. Tucker's involvement in the gang world deepens, and he finds himself tangled in a web of deceit and treachery, Paisley and Tucker rekindle a romance, and Jodi becomes their unwavering support as well as their lover.
The story explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption as the characters confront their pasts and fight for their future. It involves intense scenes with MF, FF, and FFM, as well as elements of murder, attempted murder, gang violence, sexual assault, drug abuse, and rape by coercion. The depiction of rape and intimate scenes is handled with sensitivity, highlighting the emotional impact on the characters and their journey towards healing.
Content Warning: adult violence, sexual content
The model shown is Jade.marie_model on IG
*Rights to this photo belong to DSP, not to me*
*can be read as standalone, but characters are mentioned in Like & Conquest*
"I... Am here to see you.", I told him as I placed my hands around his neck. I could feel my heart beat getting faster but I had to keep it strong if I had to survive this scenario.
"What?", Brandon asked completely startled.
I leaned in more closer to him. The only good thing in this entire scene was that he wasn't pushing me back due to my creepy behaviour.
"Oh... Bran, I was missing you so much, I just... I needed to see you.", I said as I came up with lie.
"Are you drunk?", Brandon asked as he leaned in closer trying to smell my mouth.
Thank God Fel had given me her mint gum only moments before I went commando and came inside the locker room.
"What?", I scoffed still standing extremely close to Brandon. "I just.... I was missing your gorgeous face.", I told another lie.
But wait? His face is gorgeous so that isn't a lie. And was I not missing seeing him?
I noticed Brandon who just had his eyes popped out of his socket with bewilderment at my words. I decided to peck him on the cheek before I storm out of the locker room.
I leaned ahead to peck Brandon who moved his face in my direction and instead of his cheeks, our lips crashed. Brushing against each other, our lips touched. I could feel fireworks exploding inside my entire body. With my neurological system not responding anymore.
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Depicting the hostility and vulnerability of a young woman to a society the story centers around a normal sophomore, Amy Cole, who had a normal life. Well way too normal for her situation.
Amy's life was all good until one day, when her friends dumped her and blamed her for something she never even did. Her life takes a complete turn as her childhood crush, Brandon Mayhew, the Mayor's son, who once broke her heart, rushes back into her life through a series of events.
With new friends, shifting thoughts, confused feelings and fighting anxiety and standing for the right thing. Amy makes her way to the top.
Only to get at the top of everyone's hate list.