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A Stroke of Courage

theblackescaper

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Reads 47
Votes 19
Parts 18
Time 47m

theblackescaper

familystruggles inspirational makeupartist overcomingadversity passion pursuingdreams self-empowerment womensfiction

Against the backdrop of financial struggles and familial doubts, Ava Moreno's pursuit of beauty becomes a quest for self-discovery. 

Will she secure the Golden Brush Scholarship and turn her passion into a career, or will her dreams remain just out of reach?All Rights Reserved

familystruggles inspirational makeupartist overcomingadversity passion pursuingdreams self-empowerment womensfiction

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Makeup Artist || Lee Heeseung ✔️ by dmyaniee

~"𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐘? 𝐈'𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤"~ ~"𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙚"~ Have you ever felt like you're worthless? Having trouble finding jobs? A girl named Nara is facing the same thing. Luckily she got a job as a makeup artist at Hybe Labels. She felt very happy when her dream came true. Just living a normal life as a makeup artist....makeover some of the idols....but why does her heart flutters everytime she meets........Lee Heeseung? Started: 28th Aug 2021 Finished: 4th Jan 2022 Edited: 22nd Jan 2024

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚 // 𝙅𝙅𝙆 by Ashh_mh

"You know being this close to you makes it hard for me to control myself." My eyes grew wide as I did not expect him to say such words. I couldn't think straight right now nor find what to say. "Jungko-..." "All I want to do is kiss you." ••••••••••• After packing her things and moving to South Korea, Ally was finally going after her dream job of being a stylist for idols. But not just any idols, more like for the biggest idol group in the world, BTS and specifically, Jungkook. With time, she finds herself adjusting to her new life and job, while also getting along with all the guys and their crazy schedule. But what happens when her relationship with Jungkook starts to reach out of the boundaries of "friends?" And what happens when she's presented with an opportunity that can change her whole entire life? If y'all like true friendship, crazy adventures, with a splash of comedy, fluff, and Jungkook's abs then this book might be for you. ----- Brace yourself because this is gonna be a loooong book Highest Rankings #1 Idol #1 Life goes on #1 Mots7 #1 Kpop Idols #1 Makeup artist #2 Kpop #2 Jimin #6 Romance Started: 5/12/ '20 Completed: 9/14/'21

Property Of Vittore Martinelli ✓ by NVMelissa13

When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.

Marked by the Alpha by zabellerain

"You are mine," He murmured across my skin. He inhaled my scent deeply and kissed the mark he gave me. I shuddered as he lightly nipped it. "Danny, you are mine and only mine, you understand?" Daniella Saunders had a pretty rough life. After being heartbroken and betrayed by both her father and her boyfriend, Danny moves to a small town to find the comfort of her mother. Everything is not what it seems and soon, Danny finds herself in the middle of a world she didn't even knew existed outside of fiction novels and movies. Not only does the town seem bizarre, but her senses heighten, her temper is out of control, and her hunger amplify. Throw in an arrogant, selfish, sexy, possessive player who didn't even want her in the first place, her life just seamlessly attract madness. Especially with those creepy threats coming from a "Silver Bullet", she can't keep still.

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[Formerly titled Billion's Bride] [STATUS - EDITING] "I want a church wedding." "You want a church wedding?" He seethed. "Are you also open to consummating this holy matrimony?" Her eyes shot up to meet his. Her heartbeat could be heard in the quiet room after the true meaning of what he was asking, settled in. "Believe me, Em, if I take you to that altar, it will be to honor every last vow I take." His eyes travelled briefly to the erratic rise and fall of her chest. "Now tell me, Em..." fixing his gaze back on hers, he asked, his voice low, "Are you willing to share my bed?"

Gucci God by bowerflower_

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Sex and Death in Skeleton City by Jazzua

Geoff and Naomi are dead, and they're depressed, but when Geoff's cat Bernie dies as well, they embark on a wild journey to find it in the underworld. ***** When Geoff dies, alongside his girlfriend Naomi, they end up sharing an apartment in the Underworld as skeletons. But after a few years, Geoff starts suffering a mid-death crisis. What's the purpose of going through the motions as a skeleton if you can't really live? Then he gets word that his cat, Bernie, just died and he can collect him and bring him home! Geoff and Naomi hurry to get Bernie only to discover that, due to a clerical error, their cat has been lost. With the hunt for Bernie giving new purpose to Geoff's un-life, he and Naomi begin a quest to get back their cat. Battling skeleton pirates, climbing the sky ladder and facing off against the villain who took Bernie, Geoff is determined to find his purpose - or die a second time trying! [[2018 Wattys Winner - The Originals]] [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

Burning Passion - A Mated Lovestory by SoulMated

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