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From a forcibly orphaned slave, to a runaway, to an assassin and a secret government dog shrouded in shadow, Rubina Dalphon's life has been anything but predictable. To add to the strangeness, her very best friend to whom she owes her life is an 11 foot tall killing machine with strange powers and a face full of Kabuki makeup who is hopelessly in love with the clueless sniper. To make matters even worse, she can't help being drawn to their gorgeous but heartless head team member. Can happiness be found when you live every day dancing across the lines of life and death under orders beneath the cover of anonymity or will it all be blown to pieces along with their headquarters?All Rights Reserved

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Rose of the Virgin by writerofsoul00

When seventeen year old Jack was abducted from a gay club and sold into prostitution. He was tortured, beat, and forced to have sex with people whom he didn't know. He was constantly violated since his abduction. Jack will make friends who will eventually turn against him except for one friend. This friend will help them escape the horrid of this place, but will once again find themselves stuck in the prostitution business once again after an adventure through the wilderness and running. When they tried to escape the most important friend of Jack will say goodbye leaving Jack to suffer all alone. However, at an auction, he was sold for sixty million dollars to Ronald. Ronald purchased Jack for his own sexual pleasures, but little did he know that he'll be falling in love with him. Ronald was the end to Jack suffering and his gateway to a new life. THIS WORK IS BASED OFF MY OWN IMAGINATION. DON'T USE MY WORK WITHOUT PERMISSION!

Forgetting You by sleeplessxsoul

'Understand that every time I look at you from across the room, my smile is a reminder of how much I despise you.' A smirk plays onto his lips as he leans forward. 'And that every time I get close to you,' His voice is barely a whisper. 'The warmth you feel, is my hatred burning through.' *** Sarah Orphaned at a young age, forced into marriage at 20, five years later sees her first love hand in hand with another woman. He's happy and content, everything she wasn't. Adam He promised her he would be back and she promised him she would always be his. Only five years later she wasn't, standing next to a man she'd married. He loved her, he missed her, he craved her and he was set out to take revenge on her. Little did they both know, now 25, they love each other as crazily as they did when they were 17.

Heir Ascending by J_Doe1101

She's a force, a fire that destroys all. But so is he. The saying goes to fight fire with fire. But what happens when it's not a war that fire feeds from, but passion? With danger at every turn, Eden must accept her own power all while battling an attraction to someone whose secrets are perhaps darker than her own. In a world left in ruins, humanity clings to divisioned survival under the rule of the Visitors. But these invader's reign is threatened when a new breed of super-humans emerges, possessing abilities beyond the Visitors themselves. Eden Monportor, a sheltered teenager from the Government Division, is drafted in the annual Selection ceremony, after almost 100 years of search troops searching for artefacts that may destroy everything. Along with enigmatic Kim Wendlas, comedic Draxorous Pennytheter, and charismatic yet cruel Oliver Casterson, they got drafted, they must fight and now they must ascend. Love guides, Love destroys and Love lies. It doesn't help when you're looking for the paragon of deceit. Love cripples and love blinds, but love is also overwhelming power and unspeakable joy. How can something so pure hurt people so terribly? Well, in simple, teenagers have access to this love. And when fire and ice clash, so does the love that freezes and burns within them. The 7-month timer has started, and so has the beginning of this thrilling dystopian and fantasy-romance novel that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Healing Hearts by laleoszar

Two friends, once on the brink of becoming something more, find themselves torn apart after a devastating accident changes everything. One is left haunted by the loss of someone they loved, while the other must let go of a lifelong dream. Years pass, and now at seventeen, they find themselves reunited in the same school, where old memories stir and forgotten feelings begin to resurface. As they navigate the delicate dance of healing each other's wounded hearts and rediscovering their bond, a long-buried secret looms, threatening to shatter their fragile new connection and burgeoning love. Can they finally overcome the shadows of their past, or are they destined to be torn apart once more?

|| Hitherto || [completed] by kaorimiya_

|| This story qualified for ROUND 2 of @YourStoryIndia contest in the TOP TEN stories for the Short Story Genre || ❝How much can you fade away under the dominance of another person over your heart?❞ - Hitherto. When Sapphire enters Hitherto Café she encounters her first love-the boy who left her life in ruins when he fled town after high-school without so much as a word goodbye. One glance of Keith's haunted blue eyes tells her he's finally ready to talk. As for her? She no longer cares enough to listen. At least that's what she tells herself. Besides, Sapphire has enough on her plate. Her best friend Diana is barely holding up, desperate, Sapphire pushes her issues with Keith aside and teams up with Diana's potential interest, Matt. Together, she and Matt struggle to keep Diana from slipping into depression. When Sapphire blows off steam by kissing another guy during a random house party, Keith falls apart. With this evidence that Keith's feelings for her are genuine, Sapphire has to choose now: Give Keith another chance and risk losing all the progress she's made in getting over him or finally let go of the only boy she's ever truly loved. ~ [A huge Thank You to - @Tamaradw for editing the blurb & helping me improve it.] This story is in its first draft and a little rough around the edges. These are being slowly edited out. Thank you for reading. ~ @All Rights Reserved To - kaoriyamiya_. (Previous/Old username - SparKling_DeWs)

Good Cop Gone Bad ~ Rewritten by haveachickenugget

An FBI agent who gets an opportunity to move to Italy to be an agent there. Of course she takes it right away. The job she loves in the country she loves most in the world. The place that she loves. The place that she considers home. With her loving sister and away from their psychotic parents. What could possibly go wrong? A man who doesn't believe in love. He believes in it being a complete waste of time. It'll just get in his way. He's already the most powerful man in the world. Also the richest and most wanted but nothing can stop him. Not even the absolutely gorgeous woman he enjoyed one night with. But what happens when he finds out that the gorgeous woman was actually a government agent who could destroy him? And the government agent unknowingly falls for a dangerous man who could make her lose everything she has worked so hard for? What happens when the one person you weren't supposed to fall for is the one person you fall for?

The Cold Side of the Bed (MxM) | FILLING THE VOID series, BOOK 2 by AliceCrowleyn

Victor McNemara is still dealing with his new reality. He has a son, his engagement has been revoked, and his career is in shambles, going from CEO to a co-owner of a small start-up company. On top of that, his best friend leaves his side due to some family emergency and basically ghosts him for half a year without a proper explanation. As much as he tries, setting his life right simply doesn't seem possible at the moment. Then he meets Dale. A guy who shows up in his office to deliver some documents and Victor is instantly smitten. He is aware of Dale's hunger and attraction toward him from the moment their eyes meet and decides to use it to his advantage. Having fun once in a while won't hurt anybody, right? Right. Unless you are a publicly known figure and your closest friend isn't keeping secrets from you.

He was my Smoke, by Chocl8Muffin

Roya just got out of Rehab after fighting addiction since her boyfriend died. On her path to help other people who think drugs are the answer, she'll meet the guy who believes in all the things she doesn't believe in -including drugs- but somehow they click. somehow, he ignores her scars and calls her beautiful. somehow he won her heart and gave her his too. however with both trusting each other in a world that has doubt living and pulsing through us, They'll face the ultimate challenge when each has to stick to what he doesn't believe in for the sake of his other half's survival.

Safe With Me |18+ by smut-tress

Trapped under her father's control, Cora finds ways to protect her little sister, unknowingly seeking help from her high school bullies. One thing leads to another and she finds herself trapped in several unwanted situations. Unsure of her future, Cora is adamant on keeping her sister safe. It doesn't matter from whom. As long as she is. And she's gonna stop at nothing to make sure it happens. . . Warning! This story contains explicit language, acts of violence and mature scenes. Thank you for reading! Have a wonderful day! <3 Images inserted belong to their rightful owners! 🏅#bfgf as of 15/05/24 🏅#bully as of 20/09/24 🏅#runningaway as of 25/12/24

Lost Love by QintarUlFirdous

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Rose of the Virgin cover

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|| Hitherto || [completed] cover

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Rose of the Virgin

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