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Shadows of the Past

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Reads 113
Votes 29
Parts 32
Time 3h 21m

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Characters:

Elena Martinez - A 26-year-old determined and skilled personal assistant. She has been working for a prestigious fashion company for the last three years, assisting the CEO, Victor Rossi.

Luca Rossi - Victor's 28-year-old son. He is charismatic, ambitious, and has recently returned from studying abroad to take over the family business as his father plans to retire.

Diego Martinez - Elena's father, a close childhood friend of Victor. Both families have known each other for decades.

Elena Martinez had always been known for her professionalism, diligence, and quiet determination. For the last three years, she had worked as Victor Rossi's trusted personal assistant. They had developed a strong working relationship, one built on respect and mutual understanding. Victor, now in his late 50s, had made the unexpected announcement that he would be stepping down as CEO to enjoy his well-earned retirement and spend more time with his wife and grandchildren.

What Victor hadn't told Elena yet was that his son, Luca, would be returning from his studies abroad to take over the reins of the company. It wasn't just a professional challenge that awaited Elena-it was a deeply personal one.

Years ago, Elena and Luca had been more than just childhood friends. They had been inseparable during their teenage years, eventually falling into the whirlwind of first love at 17. Their relationship had been full of passion, dreams, and an unspoken promise of forever. But things changed abruptly when one fateful night, a misunderstanding tore them apart. Neither of them had spoken to the other since, their paths diverging with Luca moving away for his studies and Elena focusing on her career.

Now, Luca was coming back-and Elena was unprepared.All Rights Reserved

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Crossing States by redwhiteandbluez

Ethan and Luca were inseparable as children-two boys who spent their summer days building forts, sharing secrets, and dreaming of a future that would never tear them apart. But when Ethan's family suddenly moves to another state, their once unbreakable bond starts to fade. The letters slow, the phone calls dwindle, and soon, childhood promises give way to the inevitable distance that time creates. Years later, fate steps in when they are unexpectedly reunited as roommates during their sophomore year of college. Both have changed-Ethan is now a confident, outgoing athlete, while Luca has grown more reserved, preferring the solitude of his studies. Old memories resurface as they struggle to find common ground in the midst of their new lives. What begins as a tentative reconnection evolves into a friendship neither of them realized they still needed. But as the months go by, unspoken feelings rise to the surface. Ethan can't help but notice how much Luca has changed-and how deeply he's drawn to him in ways he doesn't fully understand. The more time they spend together, the more he questions if his feelings for Luca are more than just nostalgia for the boy he once knew. Meanwhile, Luca is grappling with his own confusion, unsure if what he feels for Ethan is just a longing for the past or the beginning of something more. As their bond strengthens, so does the tension between them, building toward a moment that will change everything. When Ethan finally confesses his feelings, Luca is forced to confront the truth he's been hiding from himself all along. In a story filled with slow-burn romance, emotional growth, and the intricacies of love and friendship. From childhood companions to star-crossed college roommates, Ethan and Luca's journey is a heartwarming and achingly tender exploration of friendship, loss, and the kind of love that spans both time and distance.

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Have you ever hid behind a smile? Well, meet Natalia Winston. 21-year-old girl. Smarty Pants. RN nurse. What happens when her past finally catches her? Ruthless... is one word to describe this monster. Matteo Black Famous Bachelor of NYC. CEO of Blacks industry. 'Cover-up job?' Don't worry he has his fair share of problems.' What happens when a certain Wedding brings the two together for a long ass journey, Greece brings them together but what happens when the trip is to end? Will the two separate and call this 'Summer Fling?' or will they continue this journey with their past ready to come and break the two apart. Wedding. Past. Ugh! 5 months, without Matteo. Natalia has moved on... I guess, she found herself a friend "Dalaric". He helped her get past these last 4 months. Dalaric Romeno. Unknown. Millionaire or Billionaire whichever. Works for the FBI not in the FBI but he helps solve cases that couldn't be solved and does some other things. Natalia has grown fond for this man, she only sees him as a best friend and so does he. They are much closer than friends. What happens when one day Natalia is out with Dalaric and they see some similar faces. "Give this a try, if it doesn't work then IDK MAN."

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Crossing States

Ethan and Luca were inseparable as children-two boys who spent their summer days building forts, sharing secrets, and dreaming of a future that would never tear them apart. But when Ethan's family suddenly moves to another state, their once unbreakable bond starts to fade. The letters slow, the phone calls dwindle, and soon, childhood promises give way to the inevitable distance that time creates. Years later, fate steps in when they are unexpectedly reunited as roommates during their sophomore year of college. Both have changed-Ethan is now a confident, outgoing athlete, while Luca has grown more reserved, preferring the solitude of his studies. Old memories resurface as they struggle to find common ground in the midst of their new lives. What begins as a tentative reconnection evolves into a friendship neither of them realized they still needed. But as the months go by, unspoken feelings rise to the surface. Ethan can't help but notice how much Luca has changed-and how deeply he's drawn to him in ways he doesn't fully understand. The more time they spend together, the more he questions if his feelings for Luca are more than just nostalgia for the boy he once knew. Meanwhile, Luca is grappling with his own confusion, unsure if what he feels for Ethan is just a longing for the past or the beginning of something more. As their bond strengthens, so does the tension between them, building toward a moment that will change everything. When Ethan finally confesses his feelings, Luca is forced to confront the truth he's been hiding from himself all along. In a story filled with slow-burn romance, emotional growth, and the intricacies of love and friendship. From childhood companions to star-crossed college roommates, Ethan and Luca's journey is a heartwarming and achingly tender exploration of friendship, loss, and the kind of love that spans both time and distance.