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gnarlyfarcia
Ongoing, First published Feb 01
Mature
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Jackson Westbrook is the son of a billionaire, but he's done with being defined by his family's wealth. He transfers to a small liberal arts college in Nashville to study audio production and escape the "nepo baby" label. When he meets Estelle Adams, a no-nonsense Women's Studies major, he's intrigued by her independence and sharp mind.

To get her attention, Jackson creates an alter ego, Saint August, a mysterious party host and online figure. He throws exclusive events and shares his life through his blog, but Estelle isn't impressed. She's skeptical of anything tied to privilege.

As Jackson struggles to win her over, he realizes that maybe the person he's been pretending to be isn't who he wants to be after all.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

DISCLAIMER: This story contains mature themes, explicit language, and adult situations. 
Reader discretion is advised.
All Rights Reserved
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Slow It Down

33 parts Ongoing Mature

"You may be his world, but you're the only thing that ever felt like home to me." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Some people never get second chances. Lilah never thought she'd get one with her brother's best friend. She's quiet, kind, and inexperienced in love. He's tattoos, a bad reputation, and a trail of girls who never stay. They were once inseparable-until Jackson walked away without a word. Now, four years later, they're forced back together as reluctant project partners. The boy who once protected her has become cold, distant, and impossible to read. If he hates her, Lilah's determined to hate him right back. But the more secrets unravel, the harder it becomes to ignore the truth: the line between love and hate is paper-thin. And Jackson is still carrying the one secret that could destroy everything-especially her heart. AWARDS: #1 (out of 45.8k!) for #angstwithhappyending #1 (out of 1.62k) for #badboynextdoor

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