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In the shadows

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adventure crime dark darkfiction darkromance death enemiestolovers fiction fictional mafia mature punk romance

Arin had everything, beauty, charm, and the love of a man who would have given her the world, a man who would have killed for her. She loved him in ways she couldn't fully understand. He was everything she thought she didn't deserve: quiet, gentle, patient, always looking at her like she was something precious, something pure. With him she felt truly seen.




Alex believed she was his forever. He built his future around her smile, her words, her promises, and her love. With her, love felt infinite. She was a light in his chaos, laughter in his silence, a healer of the deepest wounds that life had left on him. Every heartbeat whispered her name. Every bird chirped her name. Every star called her name. Every breath he took ached for her touch.





But love built on lies can only last so long.





Betrayal changes people. It shatters trust and fractures hearts. The truth, when finally revealed, destroys everything that felt real. Haunting memories of a love that never truly existed linger, and lies run deeper than affection. Sometimes, the one who breaks you is the only person who could have understood you without a word.




Betrayal doesn't just break trust, it breaks the soul. It hurts more than hate, because it comes not from an enemy, but from someone you trusted, someone who blinded you to the truth.










Forever isn't always forever.
Forever isn't always honest.





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VIOLENCE / SEXUAL / ASSAULT / GUN / BLOOD / MURDER / EXTREME VUGLAR LANGUAGE / MENTAL ILLNESS / DEATH / DRUGS / RAPE / TRIGGER  / CRIMEAll Rights Reserved

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Heads or Tails ? by burrowedandblue

*Story contains mature and explicit content* "Something wrong sweetheart ?" Harry's cocky tone only makes my blood boil more, and I don't even think before I throw my knife to his head. Of course he dodges it easily, and he quickly pulls it out of the wall and throws it right back to my face. Thankfully Zayn and his magical fucking reflexes catch it a few inches away from my head, and Harry smiles, dimples out on display, looking pretty fucking satisfied that he succeeded whatever he wanted to do. Did the fucker just try to stab me in the eye right now ? "You fucking piece of shi-" I start yelling but Zayn is quick to snap his hand to my mouth to shut me up, growling into my ear and roughly pulling me back until I'm pressed against his chest. "Shut the fuck up you dumbass ! Are you trying to get us all killed ??" he pulls his hand away and spins me around abruptly before he shoves me towards the door. "Out. Now." **** Or the one where Louis and Harry kind of hate but kind of like each other, and have to work together when their friends disappear... and then everything changes. **** Reminder: this is simply a work of fiction, this story is in no way meant to represent anyone's actual life nor does it represent my thoughts on the people whose names I use.

Adversity ~ H.S. by thenightischanging

"What's a sweet woman like you doing here all by herself?" His voice is low and raspy, it's hot. He reaches down and tucks a strand of my hair behind my left ear, waiting for my reply. "I'm not sweet. Go back to your table." I tell him firmly. A glimmer of shock passes over his eyes, it's probably the first time he's been rejected. "Playing hard to get, I like it. I don't follow instructions though." he tilts his head as he speaks. "You're a tough shell to crack, I don't know how to read you." "Maybe that's because I don't want you to read me, maybe my pages are better off hidden." I respond, keeping him on his toes and being completely honest. // Maddison Levine and Harry Styles met one night at a grungy bar, she knows he's too pure for her. She turns him down using every last piece of self restraint she has, she can't have him. But Harry doesn't play by the rules, he knows what he wants and he'll get her at any costs; only he doesn't realise how exactly how much she will cost...

The Last Burden by nashlycam23

"I hate you." Was all I could manage to say, given the fact that I was battling my emotions. I just lost all four of my brothers, and I'm being taken by our most greatest rival. We've been enemies for centuries. Our gangs have never gotten along because we always treat each other with disrespect and steal each other's junk. Not to mention we go into each other's territory and rob what could of been theirs. There's no doubt in my mind I will be treated horribly while I'm in the arms of my enemies. They won't show any mercy and they will be very abusive when needed. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they beat me up because they were bored. "Well guess what? We hate you too." Harry commented before he slammed the door shut and made his way to the passenger seat. "I'd say get comfortable and enjoy the ride since it's gonna be long. But since you're the f***ing enemy, have fun living in hell for the rest of your life darling. Your life is in my hands now." Harry grinned evilly as I felt my breath hitch in the back of my throat.

Hide from 'Falling' || H.S by JustCallMeL1

[COMPLETED] 18+⚠️: Contains mature and sexual content // enemies to lovers "I hate you." I repeated as I continued to walk toward her, causing her to touch the closed refrigerator with her back as she backed away. "I hate you so much that sometimes I can't think of anything else." I positioned my hands to the left and right of her head against the fridge, thus not giving her a chance to leave, but I know she didn't even want to, she's too curious. "I hate you too." she whispered back without hesitation and her hot breath hit my face. "I hate you so much it already hurts." **** Ashley Scott works at a special and top secret part of the CIA. Her task is to neutralize the most dangerous people in the world. It is unnecessary to mention how good she is at her job because her success speaks for itself. The people on the CIA's red list are the most wanted criminals. Every intelligence agency in the world is looking for them. And Harry Styles is one of the names on the list. He and his notorious gang 'Falling' are known for disappearing without a trace and suddenly reappearing. However, this always has consequences that lead to innocent people having to pay with their lives. Is it possible to kill a famous gang leader? And what is the worst thing that can happen when two people meet who hate each other's guts? Especially when they have to work together against their will to survive and to unravel a mystery.... **** ⚠️Warning⚠️ THIS STORY CONTAINS VULGARE LANGUAGE, KINKS, SEXUAL CONTENT, DRUG ABUSE AND INTENSE VIOLENCE /// Read at your own risk #2 in harrystylesfanfic #7 in harrystyles #1 in niallhoran #1 in zaynmalik {started: December 25, 2020 ; finished: November 30, 2021}

Conundrum | h.s. by Batman_woman8

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Spotlight |h.s| by kiwiharryy

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✔️STRONG [L.S] by rikirriki

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Iniquity [h.s] by _fallingkiwii

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Vindicated by chlox1d

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TWIST H.S. by unfuckwitary

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Heads or Tails ?

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