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The Tale of the Unexpected Protagonist

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Maya, a 21-year-old university student who is transported into the world of a novel she's been reading. She wakes up in the body of Livia Blackwood, a minor character from a royal fantasy drama. As she navigates this new world, Maya discovers that she's no longer in the story she was reading. Instead, she's in a different plot where the intended heroine, Eleanor Bron, becomes the villain, and the brooding Duke, Austin Blackmore, starts to fall for her. Maya, originally a side character, begins to take control of her fate, sparking a passionate romance with Austin and outsmarting Eleanor's attempts to sabotage her. With humor, romance, and a bit of drama, Maya turns the tables on her role, becoming the unexpected protagonist and securing a happy ending with the Duke.All Rights Reserved

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The Guy in My Spanish class by molliepollie2

This time, I can't help but flinch as he touches me and pulls the other strap down .. baring my other shoulder to his eyes. "Anthony .. you can't say those things. We .. we're supposed to be best friends." As I try to reason with him, he begins to kiss my shoulder .. making the words come out so much more weaker than intended. Anthony stays quiet after what I say, or rather he ignores me, instead using his other hand to play with the skin on my stomach exposed from the top. "I know .." He trails off. I hold my breath, anxious as I wait to hear what he's going to say next. "But I genuinely don't know if that's enough for me anymore .." Anthony moves my hair to side, and the words he speaks are paired with a slow kiss to the nape of my neck. Beatrix thought she'd never trust another guy again. After having her heart broken and being bullied out of her high school, when an opportunity to leave takes the form of a scholarship to a private university, she packs up and accepts happily. Everything was supposed to start over that year, all she had to do was lay low and maintain a focus on her studies to graduate. Until she meets a guy in her Spanish class. Beatrix's world is turned upside down as she explores new friendships and begins to open back up to the world. She begins to navigate her new life on campus, filled with arduous exams, study sessions, hard decisions and of course .. a little drama and excitement to make things entertaining. This is a slow burn!!!

Karma's Obsession by Anastasia_Iris

Vampires were a mere rumor, a legend to humans. Until one day they overstepped and made a huge appearance proving everyone wrong. Outnumbered and vulnerable prey. Easy to capture and feed on. Yara the female protagonist. Fearful, avoidant, hidden she was. Working to provide for herself and lovely sister Senna, except the last one is sick relying on her. Everything was going smoothly until she got kicked out of her job. Hardships and obstacles are what made her who she is now. Will she be able to survive and help her sister? Will she be able to take revenge on those who made her life harder? As secrets unravel, she discovers that her life was built on lies... Dive into this mix of fantasy and romance short novella. Full of betrayals, revenge and hunger for power. {Short Novella}

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 | 𝟏𝟖+ by __rosiiee

Maya applied pressure to my wound. I hissed from the pain. "Stop fucking around." She rolled her eyes at me. Maya finished tending my wound, wrapping it with a bandage. As she got up to put the first aid away, I stopped her. My thumb rubbed against the cool skin of her hand. I pulled her to sit on my lap. My fingers ran through her hair. "You're doing it again." I ignored her, sinking my chin into her shoulder. "I have no idea what you're talking about." I placed small pecks on neck. Her breathing turning heavy. "Stop. Someone could walk in." "And? You think they want to watch? Shit, I would." _____________________________________ ~Maya Castillo~ Escaping her traumatic past, Maya and her brother, Santiago, run to New York. In hopes to run her family business one day along side with her brother, she takes a college program at NYU. But when a anonymous person threatens her, Santiago turns to a past trusted friend. His price for protection? Her. ~Noah Slade~ In Manhattan, Noah is feared around the entire city. New York bows to his feet. He works in multiple businesses and is known in the mafia world as well. When a old friend from high school comes to him for protection, he comes face to face with his friend's sister once again, knowing exactly what he wants in exchange. ~ H I G H E S T R A N K S ~ #6- badass 8/24/2022 #8- ongoing 10/31/2022 #6- maya 5/3/2025 #1- maya 5/4/2025 #5- enemiestolovers 5/8/2025 #5- interesting 5/14/2025

Bloodbound [Alpha-series (II)] by MaronWilliams

After the death of her beloved mate, shewolf Maya is convinced faith won't grant her a second shot at love or happiness. Devastated and heartbroken, life no longer holds any meaning for her - which is ironically the very reason she draws the attention of the infamous and mighty vampire Council Henry Beauchamp, leader of his kind and a man as merciless as powerful. Being forced to find a bride by his power-hungry fellow councilors, he decides Maya is the perfect candidate for the job: versed in the world of the supernatural with no aspiration for power and no mate to claim her. Blackmailing her pack into betraying her, Maya soon finds herself at Henry's mercy and in the center of vampire politics. But why does her dark jailer suddenly makes her heart race and awakens feelings in her she had long thought herself incapable of? Why does his gentle touch make her heart race, his possesive gaze make her wonder if she had been granted a second chance at love after all?

Noble Soul: A Tragic Romance by BookSchwartz

A breathtaking romantasy of magic, betrayal, and a villainess who refuses to break. After drowning in her previous life, Anaís wakes up in a world of magic, reborn as Princess Daira, the only daughter of the powerful Duke of Thamel and fiancée to the Crown Prince. But this is no fairy tale. Branded as the villainous princess, Daira is feared, hated, and isolated even by her own family. Whispers surround her every move, and the Crown Prince's heart already seems to belong to someone else. In a world filled with secrets and silent daggers, survival means more than just obedience: it means strategy, strength... and sacrifice. But Daira is not the girl they remember, and she refuses to play the role written for her. With a brilliant mind, a sharp tongue, and a dangerous magical power she barely understands, she sets out to reclaim her place in a world that wants her gone. Can she rewrite her fate, or is she doomed to repeat the same tragedy once more? Perfect for fans of: - Slow-burn romance set in a high-fantasy world - Intrigue, drama, and palace politics - Powerful female leads discovering their own worth - Romantasy with rich worldbuilding and tragic beauty

Match Made by MrsWritersBlock1

It wasn't suppose to be like this. My life, it wasn't suppose to turn out the way it has. I was suppose to go to college, graduate, become the most successful woman in this country. Yet now I find myself sitting next to Wesley Kirk, in a holding cell, at 3:00 a.m. What the fuck happened. ______ Maya Daniels moved to Riverbay when she was 12, she became instantly popular from her bubbly personality and her funny ways. However, when Maya's parents leave for four months, and is denounced as 'most popular'. She in turn was turned into an 'outcast'. With a whole new shift in her social life, Maya finds herself getting into trouble. With Wesley Kirk as her bad influence, Maya begins to really understand who she really is. Who she actually wants to be. With a candle burning at both sides, Maya needs to choose. The path she thought she wanted, or the new path she's created for her true self. Stay tuned. ______ This story is rated mature 18+, please read at your own risk :)

She's So Gone by kristentaylor16

When Caroline returns home to find both her crush and the bad boy next door want to be with her, she's determined to keep her secrets from ruining everything. ***** Caroline Rogers is back. Having left behind her life to attend a prestigious musical academy the last three years, Caroline returns a whole new person, determined not to be weighed down by the scars of bullying that plagued her before. Her best friend and life-long crush is there to welcome her back, and he might finally return feelings for her. If only she could trust him again after what happened in their past. And when one of her former bullies, captivating bad boy Kieran, starts trying to connect with her in the wake of betrayal, Caroline is left confused over who she can really trust in this town, and how far gone she is from her past. Content and/or Trigger Warning: Not suitable for readers under the age of 13. There will be some mature language and sexual themes present. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

Loving Maya by KatherineKeyz

"You expect me to forget everything?" His voice comes out as a whisper. "To act like it doesn't hurt me to see you with him or that I'm still not crazy in love with you?" "Mason." I gulp nervously and fold my arms. "I can't do that. I can't. I love you, Maya." I look up at him and softly gasp. He still loves me? Tears fill my eyes but I blink them back. I shake off every doubting thought I had in my mind and run to him. *** Two years should be enough to get over someone, right? It's already difficult for Maya Banks and Mason Wilder to forget each other even after all that time apart. When fate plays a cruel joke on them and brings them into each other's lives for the second time, they're forced to explore old emotions. Will their traumatic past come in the way of their love or will love triangles and guilt do the trick? Sequel to A Kiss for Maya.

Forbidden Kiss | Spicy Romantic Thriller ✅ by anneperaltanovels

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Mend My Heart by deetronite

One disastrous spill. One powerful man. Maya Knight's mistake at a high-end Malibu restaurant lands her in the unexpected servitude of the undeniably alluring and intensely private Theodore Duke. Across the Atlantic, as she works to repay her debt, a far deeper connection sparks between them. Beneath Theodore's wealth and brooding exterior lies a wounded soul, and Maya discovers her own heart holds unexpected vulnerabilities. In this journey from obligation to intimacy, can they truly mend each other's broken pieces?

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The Guy in My Spanish class

This time, I can't help but flinch as he touches me and pulls the other strap down .. baring my other shoulder to his eyes. "Anthony .. you can't say those things. We .. we're supposed to be best friends." As I try to reason with him, he begins to kiss my shoulder .. making the words come out so much more weaker than intended. Anthony stays quiet after what I say, or rather he ignores me, instead using his other hand to play with the skin on my stomach exposed from the top. "I know .." He trails off. I hold my breath, anxious as I wait to hear what he's going to say next. "But I genuinely don't know if that's enough for me anymore .." Anthony moves my hair to side, and the words he speaks are paired with a slow kiss to the nape of my neck. Beatrix thought she'd never trust another guy again. After having her heart broken and being bullied out of her high school, when an opportunity to leave takes the form of a scholarship to a private university, she packs up and accepts happily. Everything was supposed to start over that year, all she had to do was lay low and maintain a focus on her studies to graduate. Until she meets a guy in her Spanish class. Beatrix's world is turned upside down as she explores new friendships and begins to open back up to the world. She begins to navigate her new life on campus, filled with arduous exams, study sessions, hard decisions and of course .. a little drama and excitement to make things entertaining. This is a slow burn!!!