The Girl Next Door.
- Reads 348
- Votes 17
- Parts 21
Ongoing1h 12m
Last published Mon, Dec 8, 2025
---
The Girl Next Door
by [Angela_Jackson20]
When Tatiana Thumbtzen moves into the quiet neighborhood of Encino, she's just looking for peace - a place to start over, somewhere far from the noise of her old life. With her striking beauty and soft confidence, she quickly catches the attention of everyone on the block. But it's her next-door neighbor, Michael, who notices her in a way no one else does.
Michael isn't famous. He isn't rich. He's just... different.
To most people, he's the quiet guy with a smooth voice and a gentle smile - the type who minds his business and keeps his secrets. But beneath that easygoing charm hides something more dangerous, more magnetic. He's the kind of man who knows exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to leave a girl breathless without even touching her.
Their bedroom windows face each other - two private worlds just a few feet apart.
At first, it's just glances: a curious peek, a shared smile, a spark neither one expected. But soon, those late-night looks turn into something else - something heavier, hungrier, harder to ignore.
As their connection deepens, Tatiana starts to see the truth behind Michael.
All Rights Reserved
#9
tatianathumbtzen
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Mason's Angel (Completed)
"What's your problem?" He asks darkly. "What's your problem?" I spit back. "Why do you keep following me?" He hisses. "I don't follow you!" I shout back. "Then how come where ever I go you end up going or being there?" He questions in a raised voice. "Its a coincidence." I say back in the same tone. He then moves forward towards me, and I take a step back but my back hits the brick wall. He puts his arms up his palms against the wall caging me in looking into my eyes. I won't look at him though, I look to the ground scared. "Just leave me alone...stay away." He whispers in my ear before he walks away to his car with his head down. -- When Dylan accidentally bumps into Mason in school things change. Dylan isn't scared away from him, or the rumors about him. She wonders about him, and what is up with him. When Mason decides Dylan needs to stay away from him he can't seem to keep it that way. He has a weird need to protect her... From everything. Which means finding out about her past... Will he soften up around her, or keep is bad boy dangerous ways? What happened when his fighting life comes into his normal life? What will happen when they find out about Dylan? Will Mason be able to keep her safe? Or will his boss find a way to keep him fighting?Complete
The Badboy And His Green Eyed Girl ❣
Melanie is a shy girl with a very kind yet soft heart. She just started her first job at a Café and is really excited about how she will start her first day. Melanie is an passionate and talented girl who loves to challenge herself and anything she puts her mind to. What Melanie doesn't know is that she will never be able to enjoy her first day of work because she stumbles across a 'Badboy' that has everything that everybody could ever want - like a big house, a few luxurious assets and a very popular and important reputation. The Badboy is known for his family's fortune and wealth, but mostly for his bad ass reputation that he persued all on his own. The fact is that he has no way of letting her go. And she has no idea his out to get what he wants and that's her. Oh and he goes by the name of Elijah Stephen Stone. However there are a few things that goes down when they least expect it to happen and it's not all that good, either way he doesn't let that stop him from getting what and who he wants and desires to have. Up until...Complete
SURRENDER - Mafia Romance
BOOK 1 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐒, 𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐋, 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 ♚ "𝘕𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴, 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭ish 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴." ♚ "Enough!" I yelled but before I could breathe in I was pinned to the wall. I gasped. Staring into his dark blue eyes made every bone of my body weak. He smirked, knowing exactly what he did. "You got too comfortable with me, doll but I didn't show you what Ace can really do." He mumbled. He broke the eye contact we were having and leaned closer to my neck. My heart beat was racing his and each breath he took sent electricity all over my body. I bit my tongue, scared of what my brain could make me say. "And I don't think you want to know," he whispered so close to my ear sending shivers down my spine. I took a deep breath, trying to collect my thoughts. He moved back to stare into my eyes, wanting to see his effect on me but I didn't give it to him. I smirked, pushed my chin down and looked up at him. "You're all talk, Ace," I whispered, not even blinking. I saw the gulp that rose in his throat, growing my smirk. "Even when I am under your grip, you're still under my control." ♚ ♚ TROPES ♚ Dark Romance Mafia Romance Forced proximity Enemies to lovers Love triangle Living together ♚ 14.08.23: 2 Dangerous 12.03.24: 2 lovetriangle 26.11.24: 1 action-romance ♚Complete
Chasing Charming ✔️
Complete! "You know I really like you, right?" He was definitely drunk. "You do?" I asked. My voice was supposed to be teasing, but I think it came off as a bit startled. He laughed, "Yeah, why else would I trust you with all my secrets?" -- Betty was many things; a romantic, a fashion designer, a bit more jealous than the average girl, great with a camera, a helpful daughter and a good friend. But she was best known for being nice. And usually, the boy did not want the 'nice' girl. But this summer she was going to prove to Mike, her crush since FOREVER, that nice was enough. She was going to have an amazing summer, a perfect Junior year, and finally have her first kiss. It was a foolproof plan. Moving from her childhood home in Arizona to New Mexico at the start of Junior year was never a part of Betty's plan. But sometimes when parents are involved, plans change. So now the nice girl had to start over at a new school in a new State. And when the (maybe not so bad) bad boy, Eli, gets involved, it might be hard to be known as 'the nice girl'.Complete
Reckless Games
Her All I ever wanted was to become a surgeon. But life had other plans, thrusting me into a war zone-quite literally. Instead of being saved by a prince charming, I ended up saving a certain silver-eyed devil. What I didn't anticipate was getting so entangled in his life that I forgot my own. Every action carries its own price. And now it was time for me to settle mine. Him I never knew I needed saving until I met her. Who would've thought even a devil like me would need a guardian angel? But there she was, barreling into my life with a force that turned my world upside down. Now, there is no way in hell that I can let her go. In a world where trust is a deadly gamble, Angela's decision to play the game with the Don of the Sicilian Mafia, Lorenzo Martinez, comes with dire consequences. When their worlds collide; passions ignite, and danger lurks around every corner. With every heartbeat, every bullet, and every secret, the stakes rise higher. The question is: who will win? _________________ P.S. This book is officially published on Amazon Kindle and Kindle Unlimited (read for free). Here is only the first few chapters, or in other words, the sample. You can visit the link in my bio or check out my Instagram to read the book!Complete
Crush or Be Crushed (EDITING)
Alexandra Smith... She's one of those girls who hates being late to class and always abides by the rules. Alexandra could be shy and lonely sometimes yet she could also be a chatterbox. Derek Johns... He is an ultimate bad-ass. What does he do on a daily basis? Well, he acts like a total bad-ass that's for sure. Derek is known for his arrogant, immature, cocky, yet charming personality that is sure to make girls swoon. What will happen when these two collide? Will all hell break lose? Will there be heartbreak? Hatred? Or maybe even love? { WARNING: Contains violence, swearing, some sexual content, and a shitload of cliché... I wrote this years ago and looking back, my writing was shit and the whole story itself if cringy. Read at your own risk. O ~ O }Complete
Knox (Marino Brothers Duet, #1)
Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair. *Book one in the Marino Brothers Duet. Rated 18+ due to explicit language, sex, and violence.*Complete
Hometown Love
"You grew up better than I imagined." The guy said to me and smirked. His eyes travelled the whole lenght of my body and rested on my chest, making me completely self-conscious and kind of pissed off. Sure, he was a potential helper but this wasn't a reason for him to look at me like I'm eatable. "Would you care look me in the eyes?" I asked in irritation and he seemed to be enjoying the situation. "Pleasantly." He answered in a flirtatious tone and I rolled my eyes. Then as he lifted his hand to his face and took his glasses off, my suspicions were confirmed. I immediately knew why he looked so familiar. It just took me a look in the eyes and I knew. Here in front of me was standing the greatest player Shelbyville has ever had. It was Brody Collins himself. -------- Thea Jones is a young published author and after a weird break up with her boyfriend, she decides to go back home. What she didn't expect was that coming home would be much more than just a free time out of the big city. Between old friends and past history, she realizes everyone can change, even Brody Collins, her brother's best friend and player of town. And together, they might just figure out love can come from anywhere at any time. But would that be enough to keep them together?Complete
"What's your problem?" He asks darkly. "What's your problem?" I spit back. "Why do you keep following me?" He hisses. "I don't follow you!" I shout back. "Then how come where ever I go you end up going or being there?" He questions in a raised voice. "Its a coincidence." I say back in the same tone. He then moves forward towards me, and I take a step back but my back hits the brick wall. He puts his arms up his palms against the wall caging me in looking into my eyes. I won't look at him though, I look to the ground scared. "Just leave me alone...stay away." He whispers in my ear before he walks away to his car with his head down. -- When Dylan accidentally bumps into Mason in school things change. Dylan isn't scared away from him, or the rumors about him. She wonders about him, and what is up with him. When Mason decides Dylan needs to stay away from him he can't seem to keep it that way. He has a weird need to protect her... From everything. Which means finding out about her past... Will he soften up around her, or keep is bad boy dangerous ways? What happened when his fighting life comes into his normal life? What will happen when they find out about Dylan? Will Mason be able to keep her safe? Or will his boss find a way to keep him fighting?
More detailsContent Guidelines