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The Flame Game
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Ongoing, Unang na-publish Dec 22, 2022
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An arsonist is having a heyday setting local businesses aflame, and the Vandersons, newcomers to the small resort town of Mountain Springs, Colorado, wonder if Clay Vanderson's structural engineering firm will become a target. 
 
At twenty-five, Ellie Vanderson, an insecure millennial and the youngest mom in the PTO, is desperate to win the approval of the other mothers while inconspicuously combatting her debilitating puke phobia, all for the benefit of her kindergarten son. Unable to muster anything resembling affection for her much-older husband Clay, she orchestrates an affair between him and the face-saving PTO president. To complicate matters, Ellie's grown stepson, an ex-heroin-addict and the childhood best friend she doesn't realize still has feelings for her, comes to live with her and his father, where his presence feels like a mud print on her pristine white carpet. 
 
As the arsonist's flames grow larger and the Vanderson family unravels, their origins become a topic of interest among the backstabbing PTO moms. Lana Clark, Ellie's frenemy-turned- nemesis, hires a local PI to dig up the Vandersons' buried secrets and discover who's behind the crimes that are ripping apart the fabric of the community, implicating Ellie's stepson in the process. The Vandersons scramble to figure out how to control their narrative, fearful of another ruined reputation in the town they hope to make their forever home, and even more fearful of the criminal who haunts their steps. 

This a domestic suspense novel / mommy drama of trainwreck proportions, a BIG LITTLE LIES meets LITTLE CHILDREN starring new neighbors with secrets to hide in a town with a reason to investigate.
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Tomorrow's Blues ni fadedxfires
47 parte Kumpleto
~"You don't- you don't need me." I stared in shock. This was the first shred of emotion he'd shown since he started avoiding me, and I had no idea how to respond. What was I supposed to say to something like that? So I let myself be honest, and I told him exactly how I felt. "But I do." I almost choked on my words. "I do need you. I can't talk to anybody else. I can't eat. I can't sleep. And I know you know what that's like."~ Liliana is now an orphan. Just 17 years old, she lost her parents in a boating accident and now she must live with her best friend, her best friend's parents and her best friend's brother, Joseph. She struggles through her grief as well as dealing with the mysterious but obnoxious Joseph, and it soon comes to light that he isn't the only one around her keeping secrets. Living under the same roof, tensions arise, and Liliana begins to discover that a perfect family may not be so perfect after all." If you like a good old slowburn, enemies (ish) to lovers, bonding over tragic backstories type beat then this story is for you, I promise :) #1 in #bestfriendsbrother (didn't note the exact date - some time in January 2021) #1 in #dealing with death (11/04/21) amazing cover by @sixty6ix !!
Invisible Threads (Complete) ni NadeLizamore
40 parte Kumpleto
A gripping story of trust, love, and the dangerous secrets that threaten to unravel everything. April thought her life was held together by invisible threads-trust, love, and loyalty woven into the fabric of her world. Her father was her anchor, the steady force keeping her grounded while Dylan, her younger brother, drifted into chaos, and Lucas, her best friend, disappeared without a word. But when her father dies, those threads begin to fray. Dylan is slipping further into darkness, Lucas has returned with motives April can't quite read, and Camille Harrington-a woman shrouded in mystery-looms over them all, pulling Dylan into her dangerous orbit. Caught in a web of secrets and fractured loyalties, April struggles to untangle the ties that bind her to the people she loves. Enter William-a stranger with quiet resolve and unexpected warmth-steps into her life just as the storm begins to close in. Torn between Lucas' protective instincts, Dylan's unraveling, and William's quiet strength, April must navigate the fragile lines between trust and deception, love and betrayal, survival and truth. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes-some secrets aren't just dangerous. They're deadly. As the past resurfaces and long-buried truths begin to crack open, April must confront what it will take to hold onto the people she loves-before the threads that connect them all finally break.
Love Lies - Book 1 ni urbanshewrotexo
28 parte Kumpleto Mature
[[COMPLETED]] **SPECIAL NOTE** I was working on book 2 for this series but unfortunately, I got a new computer and One Drive has not allowed me to access book 2 on my new PC. It saddens me because I promise it was something I was ready to release but I have a new idea for a new book. If you choose to read this, thank you so much but please be aware that there will be no book 2. Blood may be thicker than water but sometimes water is all we got until the well runs dry. Everything happens for a reason and our decisions fuel that aspect. A story with twists and turns of the past and the present. Life is a gamble, love is a casino, and sex is a drug. No matter who is in your sheets, Karma should never be one of them. _____________________ Welcome to Hammington! _____________________ Disclaimer: This story contains content for mature audiences only such as drug use, violence, language, sexual content. This story also contains various social medias that we know today to add reality. ______________________ **AUTHORS NOTE** Thank you so much for reading this book. I hope you enjoy this story just as much as I did writing it. There is a Book Two of Love Lies coming very soon, it is currently in the works. Don't be behind on the drama! Don't forget to vote and comment. I truly appreciate it. Happy Reading!!
Love, Lies, And Lacerations ni bbybluesss
41 parte Ongoing
When newlywed couple Liam and Wren, expecting their first child, lose their home to a devastating fire, they're forced to seek refuge with Wren's best friend Ruby. As they settle into Ruby's home, the facade of their friendship begins to crack, revealing a complex web of secrets, lies, and unresolved trauma. Ruby's fixation on Liam grows stronger, and she starts to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, convincing herself that their friendship is something more. Meanwhile, Liam remains clueless, grateful for Ruby's hospitality and genuinely believing she's a true friend. Wren, however, is increasingly uneasy, sensing that something is off about Ruby's behavior. As the days turn into weeks, the tension escalates. Ruby's baby's father, a man with a dark past, reappears, stirring up old wounds. A mysterious figure from Wren's past lurks in the shadows, waiting to strike. Ruby's actions become more erratic, fueled by a toxic mix of jealousy, resentment, and a desperate need for control. Wren, meanwhile, is teetering on the edge. The stress of her pregnancy, the pressure of her failing marriage, and the suffocating dynamics of her friendship with Ruby are pushing her to a breaking point. Her anger and frustration simmer just below the surface, waiting to boil over into something violent. The question is no longer if she'll snap, but who will bear the brunt of her rage when she does.
Existential Longing (Book 1) ni SophiaWrites96
43 parte Ongoing Mature
Two boys. One summer. And a secret that ends in blood. When Morgan Jones is abandoned by her powerful mother in a sleepy beach town for the summer, she expects loneliness. What she doesn't expect is Jake - the quiet, steady bookstore boy who makes her feel safe for the first time in her life. Or Cam - reckless, dangerous, impossible to ignore. The boy everyone warns her about... and the one she can't stay away from. What Morgan doesn't know is that Jake and Cam are already bound by something darker than rivalry. A secret that will turn love into betrayal, and desire into something deadly. By the end of the summer, one boy will be in handcuffs. One will be bleeding. And Morgan will have to live with the truth of which one she chose - and how much it cost. Trigger Warning: Verbal and physical aggression Alcohol and drug use by minors Sexual assault Gun violence
Bound by Fire ni VanLaCar
63 parte Ongoing
Rating: 17+ Primary Genre: Romantasy Subgenres/Elements: Character-Driven, Found Family, Military Fantasy, Elemental Magic, Political Intrigue, Slow Burn Synopsis: Fire doesn't ask for permission, it consumes. Celeste never asked to be extraordinary. When fire wakes beneath her skin and destroys everything she's ever known, she's taken from the quiet streets of Lahbell to the Southern Condinian Elite Academy-a fortress built to shape elemental soldiers from the ashes of fear. Inside its steel walls, rules are absolute, emotions are weaknesses, and failure is erased. But Celeste doesn't burn quietly. Between secret missions, rivalries, and whispered betrayals, she begins to uncover the truth behind Condinia's power, and the reason her own flames refuse to obey. Then there's Andrew: the soldier forged from fire and control. And Mark: the kinetic fighter who meets chaos with a grin. Both draw her in for reasons she can't name, and both force her to decide what her power is truly for-destruction, or protection. As darkness rises beyond the borders and loyalty fractures within, Celeste must confront the thing she fears most: that the fire inside her was never meant to be contained. Bound by Fire is a cinematic romantasy about survival, trust, and the bonds that are tested in war-where found family burns brightest in the shadows. Content Warnings: Graphic combat, PTSD, grief, military violence, and slow-burn romantic tension. Reader discretion is advised. You can also find my complete story on Amazon Kindle Unlimited Edition.
"Neon Sorcery" A Cyberpunk 2077 x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Romance Crossover ni Chris9417
17 parte Kumpleto Mature
When a volatile portal spell goes off-course, Yennefer of Vengerberg is violently torn from the Continent and thrown into the neon-drenched chaos of Night City. Lost in a world of chrome, cyberware, and corporate gods, her magic reacts like a live wire-beautiful, deadly, and hunted by every megacorp hungry for power. Rogue Amendiares, legendary fixer and queen of the Afterlife, has survived Night City by trusting no one. But when a raven-haired sorceress crashes into her world-burning through gangs, netrunners, and corporate lies-Rogue sees more than danger. She sees possibility. Profit. And a spark she can't ignore. Drawn together by a trail that may lead to Ciri-or to a trap woven by something far older-the two women forge a volatile alliance fueled by desire, defiance, and the kind of trust neither thought they'd ever offer again. As the Wild Hunt bleeds into Night City and the streets erupt into war, Yennefer and Rogue must fight as one: steel and sorcery, chrome and chaos. In a city where love is a vulnerability and power is the only currency, they will burn a path through gods, ghosts, and megacorps to claim each other-and their future beneath the neon glow. This story contains adult themes, including queer romance, graphic sensuality, violence, dark fantasy elements, cyberpunk body modification, and emotionally intense power dynamics. Reader discretion is advised. The narrative emphasizes consensual intimacy, complex relationships, and mature subject matter throughout.
The Attic in Willowbrook Falls ni Labrina777
19 mga parte Kumpleto
Author's Note Welcome to The Attic in Willowbrook Falls. This story has lived in my mind for a long time-an eerie tale wrapped in secrets, shadows, and the kind of quiet tension only a small town can hold. I wrote this with the hope that you'd feel the chill of the woods, the weight of unspoken truths, and the heartbeat of a mystery that refuses to stay buried. I'll be releasing new chapters every Tuesday, so if you enjoy suspense, dark secrets, and slow-burning twists, make sure to check back weekly. I'd love to hear your thoughts, theories, and reactions as the story unfolds. Thank you for reading and joining me on this journey into the dark corners of Willowbrook Falls. - Nina Mercer Josie thought leaving her small hometown for college meant escaping its suffocating secrets. But when she returns home, she quickly realizes the town she thought she knew is hiding much darker truths beneath its quiet surface. Strange disappearances, whispered rumors, and hidden alliances start unraveling everything Josie believed about her family, her friends, and the people she once trusted. As she digs deeper, she finds herself caught in a web of deception and danger - where every neighbor has something to hide, and the past refuses to stay buried. In a town where loyalty is tested and betrayal lurks behind every smile, she must confront the secrets that threaten to consume her before they destroy everything she holds dear.
When We Found Us (The South Grove Shores Series Book 2) ni Megsmcg07
65 parte Kumpleto Mature
Josette Wilde never imagined her happy ending would start with her house burning down. Once a hopeless romantic who believed in grand gestures and cinematic kisses, Jo learned the hard way that real life rarely follows a script. When the man she thought was her forever walked out the moment she told him she was pregnant, Jo was left to rewrite her story-this time as a single mother to a fearless little girl named Hannah. Years later, just as Jo lands the kind of job that could finally give them the life they deserve, disaster strikes-her home is destroyed in a freak accident, leaving her and Hannah with nothing but each other. With no place to go, Jo turns to the last person she ever expected to lean on: Mitchell Harris, her charming, fiercely protective childhood friend. He offers them a place to stay, and Jo accepts-grateful, but uneasy. She's been secretly crushing on him for the last couple of years, and living under the same roof only blurs the lines she's fought for years to keep in place. As Jo and Mitchell fall into an unexpected rhythm-shared meals, whispered laughter, stolen glances-the life Jo always dreamed of suddenly feels within reach. But just as her heart begins to hope again, the past shows up at her front door. Hannah's father wants back in, claiming he's ready to be a father and fix what he broke. Now, Jo is faced with an impossible choice: return to the familiar comfort of a love that once betrayed her, or risk everything on the man who just might be her forever-if she's brave enough to believe in a new beginning.
After the Smoke Clears ni AmbieMarie0x
22 parte Kumpleto Mature
In a small, close-knit town full of memories and heartbreak, Ellie and Luke were once inseparable, their young love as bright and untamed as the fields that surrounded them. But life pulled them in different directions-Ellie chasing her dreams of becoming a journalist in the big city, and Luke rooted in the town that defined him, struggling to heal from his family's scars. Years later, Ellie returns home for a brief visit, only to find a heartfelt letter Luke left for her the day she left. Their worlds collide once again, reopening old wounds and reigniting feelings they thought were buried. As Ellie wrestles with her past and her future, Luke tries to navigate the present, caught between holding on to what they had and the chance to move forward with someone new. A decade later, Ellie is drawn back to her hometown to help her aging parents, but disaster strikes when a wildfire tears through the community, destroying acres of land and leaving devastation in its wake. Assigned to cover the story, Ellie finds herself interviewing Luke, now a fire marshal, who is burdened with guilt for the lives he couldn't save. As Ellie witnesses his struggles and the town's resilience, she offers to help rebuild what was lost. Through their shared efforts, Ellie and Luke slowly rekindle the love they thought was gone. But as old wounds heal and new challenges arise, they must decide if their hearts can truly find their way back to each other after all this time. This is a heartfelt story about love, loss, resilience, and the power of returning to where it all began.
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Existential Longing (Book 1) cover
Bound by Fire cover
"Neon Sorcery" A Cyberpunk 2077 x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Romance Crossover cover
The Attic in Willowbrook Falls cover
When We Found Us (The South Grove Shores Series Book 2) cover
After the Smoke Clears cover

Tomorrow's Blues

47 parte Kumpleto

~"You don't- you don't need me." I stared in shock. This was the first shred of emotion he'd shown since he started avoiding me, and I had no idea how to respond. What was I supposed to say to something like that? So I let myself be honest, and I told him exactly how I felt. "But I do." I almost choked on my words. "I do need you. I can't talk to anybody else. I can't eat. I can't sleep. And I know you know what that's like."~ Liliana is now an orphan. Just 17 years old, she lost her parents in a boating accident and now she must live with her best friend, her best friend's parents and her best friend's brother, Joseph. She struggles through her grief as well as dealing with the mysterious but obnoxious Joseph, and it soon comes to light that he isn't the only one around her keeping secrets. Living under the same roof, tensions arise, and Liliana begins to discover that a perfect family may not be so perfect after all." If you like a good old slowburn, enemies (ish) to lovers, bonding over tragic backstories type beat then this story is for you, I promise :) #1 in #bestfriendsbrother (didn't note the exact date - some time in January 2021) #1 in #dealing with death (11/04/21) amazing cover by @sixty6ix !!

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