Freshly divorced and drowning in self-doubt, Nyx Axyin is dragged out of her bed by her best friends, T'lyn and Gabriella, for a much-needed night of escape. Dressed in a sleek emerald dress that highlights her radiant skin, Nyx reluctantly steps into the city's electric nightlife, unsure of what the evening will bring.
Under the pulsing lights of the nightclub, she meets two magnetic strangers-Ill'yan, a brooding force of intensity, and Christian, all charm and playful confidence. When their teasing banter turns into a bold challenge
"...but I still don't know if you can keep up with us."
Nyx surprises herself with her daring answer: "You think I can't handle both of you?"
What begins as a night of lust and indulgence becomes a moment of rediscovery, as Nyx reclaims her confidence and embraces the woman she's ready to become.
- 2024 @THEGEMINIDEITY, SHORT STORY.
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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