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The Heartbound

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Reads 124
Votes 14
Parts 7
Time 55m

Mature

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💔 Your bracelet chooses who you love. But what happens when your heart chooses rebellion instead?

In Alara's world, staying young means finding a match-and staying matched. If she doesn't bond with someone by her twenty-sixth birthday, her body will betray her, aging her rapidly until she fades into the forgotten class called the Fleeting.

Her wealthy parents have arranged a match to save her, but there's just one problem: it's her toxic ex. The same one who left her emotionally-and physically-scarred. Now she has one year to find her Heart's Echo, the soulmate born just for her, or surrender to a future she never wanted.

When her bracelet flickers gold at the elite matchmaking festival, it confirms what she's always believed: her Echo is real... and dangerously close.

What she doesn't know is that her Echo is Korven, a brooding, high-ranking rebel with secrets that could tear her world apart. Matching with her means giving in to the very system he's trying to burn to the ground.

He's the one person she's been searching for.
She's the one person he can never have.

🔥 A slow-burn dystopian romance full of secrets, soulmates, rebellion-and one impossible choice.All Rights Reserved

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WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE by Sweetpassionnnn

Something ancient is waking. And it's calling their names. Lance Mercer has always felt wrong ....the strange mark on his chest, the voices that whisper in his dreams, the shadows that follow when no one's there. He hides it all behind silence and discipline. Because control is the only thing keeping him sane. Then Adrianne Veyra crashes into his world ,radiant, reckless, and far too curious for his own good. A boy whose light shouldn't exist near Lance's darkness. But something recognizes them. A bond older than blood, written long before they were born. And when their rivalry ignites, so does the power buried inside them - divine light and demon blood, bound by a curse older than time. The marks on their skin are changing. The air hums when they're near each other. And the closer they get, the thinner the veil between this world and the one that remembers them. Because this isn't just a story about enemies. It's about what happens when fate rediscovers its war - and love becomes the battlefield.

The Lycan's Flame by hazel_gliipps

Her love is a weapon. It's killed before. And this time, she's sworn it won't happen again. Everyone at Blackthorn University thinks Kara is just another human girl juggling midterms, frat parties, and overpriced lattes. No one suspects the truth: that she's a Phoenix shifter, hiding in plain sight in a world ruled by werewolves and lycans. Even her closest friends don't know the fire simmering beneath her skin. But Kara isn't just hiding from them, she's hiding from fate. From the one thing she dreads more than anything else: her mate. She's done letting her love be a death sentence. She won't survive another loss. The scars she bears run deeper than flesh. So when Ryker, the dangerously magnetic lycan General, realizes Kara is his fated mate, she does exactly what she swore she would. She pushes him away. Again. And again. And again. But lycans don't walk away from their mates. And Ryker? He's dominant, possessive, and utterly relentless. He's a storm she can't outrun, a flame that won't go out. And every heated glance, every stolen moment, threatens to shatter the walls she's spent years building. As secrets ignite and her past begins to unravel, Kara must face the truth: Can she let herself love again, knowing it could destroy them both? Or will her lies-and the deadly curse entwined with her love-be the very thing that dooms them forever?

His Possesion Her Pain by chaptered_obsession

He didn't save her because he was kind. He saved her because he wanted her. When 17-year-old Alara stumbles into the wrong alley on the wrong night, she witnesses something she was never meant to see - the murder of a rival gang member by the city's most feared mafia heir, Lucien Valez. Instead of killing her, Lucien takes her. Claims her. Keeps her. Alara becomes his secret, his weakness, his obsession. He says she belongs to him now - body, heart, and soul. But in Lucien's world, love isn't soft. It's a cage. And every kiss comes with pain. Now trapped in a life she never asked for, Alara must decide: Can she escape him... Or will she burn for him instead?

The Guardian and the Soulbearer by KaiiNovels

He was sent to bring her to her death. But somewhere along the way... He forgot how to let her go. In the kingdom of Velmora, rebellion hides beneath silks and shadows. A dying Queen. A prophecy long buried. And a girl who doesn't yet know that fate has already claimed her. Lyana has always kept her head down, her hands in the soil, and her past buried deep. But when masked men come for her in the night, everything she's ever known is ripped away. She doesn't know why they're hunting her. Only that the man who saves her-gruff, unreadable, dangerous-is no savior at all. Kael was supposed to be a knight. Loyal. Silent. Obedient. But he's also a son with a secret. A prince declared dead. And the girl he's been sent to capture may be the key to bringing his mother, the Queen, back from the dead. Now they're on the run, bound by a prophecy neither of them believes in and a growing bond neither of them wants. But the deeper they go, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because Lyana isn't just a girl with strange gifts. She's the last Soulbearer. And to awaken the Queen... She may have to die.

Entangled With the Fae Lord by JMiaDavies

Lorcan Equinox never expects a human woman to awaken the dark, carnal desire he's suppressed for decades--until she defies the very curse that made him untouchable. Season 1 of Fae's Curse *** Amberly Reed was supposed to die the moment she touched the Fae lord. Now, whisked away to his manor in the Faelands, she struggles to thrive in a world where mortals are unwelcome. Her only power here is her seemingly intoxicating effect on Lorcan, who--as much as he clashes and bickers with her--can't seem to stay away. Even so, any relationship between them is forbidden, and could spell certain death for Amberly if it's discovered. But when she learns that Lorcan's curse is slowly killing him, she must discern what her growing feelings mean, and decide if she's willing to risk everything to save him. *** ❝You didn't see it, but every male in that room was eyeing you up. Every damn one. They wanted a taste of you.❞ His voice is dark with envy. I swallow - hard. ❝I wanted to tear off that damned dress and take you right there, to show every leering bastard❞--he begins to move faster--❝that you aren't theirs to take.❞

"The Quiet Madness Of Loving You " by mitrasangha

He was her first love. Her first everything. Her last mistake. Back in high school, Rivan was the boy who teased her, tormented her, then vanished without a trace. But he never stopped watching. Never stopped waiting. And never stopped desiring. She waited for him - patiently, foolishly, believing he would return for her. She never saw the truth: He never left. Now, eight years later, she's with someone else. Someone who doesn't see her the way he does. Someone who can't have her the way he does. Rivan can't stand it. He can't let her go. And this time, no amount of distance, no new relationship, no well-meaning fiancé will stop him. He'll tear apart her world. **He will make her remember who she truly belongs to. He will make her see the truth that was always there: She was never meant to love anyone else. He was her first. And he will be her last.** "He'll break her heart, but it will be his hands that put it back together." "She was always his... and she'll never escape again." "No one else could ever take her place. He won't let them." "She thought she moved on. He'll make her regret that."

Fated To The Fae King by KimberlyTanithMarie

▪️FANTASY ROMANCE▪️ "You call it madness, but I call it love," Alaric mused. With a scoff, I replied, "What would you even know about love?" His gaze softened, a hint of melancholy brushing his features, "More than you might think, Golnar. We Fae are not as detached as you would believe." "And yet, here we stand, half orc breed and Fae King, worlds apart..." **** On the Isle of Wrobel, where destinies are intricately spun by the threads of ancient magic, the Fae have been regaining their power. Alaric reigns as the formidable Fae King, steering his people towards a war against the orcs. But as the clash of armies commences, destiny takes an unexpected turn-Alaric's path crosses with Golnar's, revealing a connection that transcends anything either of them could have expected. Alaric's heart finds its solace in the presence of Golnar, a unique hybrid, half-Orc and half-human. Amidst the fading echoes of battle, a delicate bond blossoms, defying the odds and challenging the conventions of their world. Golnar, once perceived as an enemy, now becomes a puzzle piece in Alaric's destiny. The aftermath unveils a web of intrigue, power struggles, and uncertain loyalties. Golnar stands at a crossroads, torn between embracing her newfound identity as the Fae King's mate and forging her own path, unburdened by expectations. In a world where duties collide, in a tale of passion, redemption, and the power to rewrite fate; can love prove that, against all odds, anything is possible? 🔅Rated R: Contains thematic issues, adult language, MATURE sexual content, violence and possible triggers. ------------------------------------------------- Cover Photo: Edited by @KimberlyTanithMarie using an image generated from Midjourney © All rights reserved 2023 I DO NOT consent to my story being translated, copied or otherwise reproduced by anyone.

Garden of Ash by RebeccaKLamprey

On her eighteenth birthday, Poppy expected a cake, some presents and maybe a hug or two from her friends. What she didn't expect was a streak of blue light blazing across the sky-and a boy who no one else remembers. He's called Riven, and he is a mystery wrapped in shadows. For reasons she can't explain, she sees him clearly when everyone else forgets. As their lives entwine, Poppy's instincts sharpen into something dangerous. She can feel the weight of people's souls tilting toward light or darkness, and a seal burns across her skin whenever her power threatens to break free. The more she learns about herself, the more she suspects the truth: she is not just human-and the balance of life and death has marked her as its heir. When a string of murders tears through her small California town, Poppy and Riven are pulled into a deadly mystery. To protect her friends, Poppy must choose whether to hide behind the fragile normal life she's always wanted-or embrace the dangerous legacy that ties her to death itself. **Slow-burn romance. Myth, mystery, and a touch of danger. Perfect for fans of The Raven Boys and Twilight.**

THE LOVE THAT KILLED ME by summerbabyyyy19

In her past life, ELISA was deeply in love with AIDEN , a man she believed was her SOULMATE in every life . Their love was intense, all-consuming... until he betrayed and became her KILLER in every life. She died feeling nothing but heartbreak and rage. Now, a century later, ELISA has been reborn-but with all the memories of her past life intact after connecting the dreams. She's determined to stay away from him... until fate cruelly throws them together again. AIDEN has also been reborn, but he doesn't remember anything. To him, she's just a stranger-yet something about her feels hauntingly familiar. As they grow closer, ELISA struggles with her emotions: Does she want to love him again? Or destroy him?

𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔙𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔞𝔫𝔠𝔢 by Authorunknown077

Some scars are visible. Others run deeper than memory. Alara was adopted to be a weapon-shaped by pain, sharpened by control, and destined to kill the one man who could've saved her. Ace. But fate has other plans. When Alara discovers the horrific truth about her biological parents' murder, everything she believed collapses. Her so-called family didn't just lie to her-they orchestrated her entire life. And now, she's done playing their game. Hiding in Ace's home, haunted by secrets she can't speak, Alara is caught between the ghost of the girl she was forced to be... and the woman she's becoming. Ace is the only person who sees her, not as a weapon, but as someone worth saving. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more dangerous it becomes. Because Alara isn't the only one with secrets. And someone else is wearing her face. In a world where trust is lethal and love is a liability, Alara must choose: vengeance or freedom, survival or surrender, truth or the illusion that's been her life.

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WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE

Something ancient is waking. And it's calling their names. Lance Mercer has always felt wrong ....the strange mark on his chest, the voices that whisper in his dreams, the shadows that follow when no one's there. He hides it all behind silence and discipline. Because control is the only thing keeping him sane. Then Adrianne Veyra crashes into his world ,radiant, reckless, and far too curious for his own good. A boy whose light shouldn't exist near Lance's darkness. But something recognizes them. A bond older than blood, written long before they were born. And when their rivalry ignites, so does the power buried inside them - divine light and demon blood, bound by a curse older than time. The marks on their skin are changing. The air hums when they're near each other. And the closer they get, the thinner the veil between this world and the one that remembers them. Because this isn't just a story about enemies. It's about what happens when fate rediscovers its war - and love becomes the battlefield.