WHEN THE COLD HEART MELTS
- Reads 13
- Votes 3
- Parts 3
Ongoing13m
Last published Wed, Jan 14, 2026
For fans of The Selection and Tokyo Ghoul, comes a story of love, courage, and finding home where you least expect it.
Zen Venese Sanchez has two identities: one as a quiet college student in the Philippines, and another as Yuriko Yakura-the "Cold Princess" heir to Japan's most powerful Yakuza clan. After her parents' death, she's sent to start fresh, but leaving her past behind is harder than she ever imagined.
When she meets Aiden Cole Grayson, a charming photographer who sees past her walls, Zen begins to believe she can have a normal life. But when the enemies who killed her parents come looking for her, she must choose between hiding her true self or using her strength to protect everyone she loves.
When the Cold Heart Melts is a heartfelt novel about identity, family, and the transformative power of love.
All Rights Reserved
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
ALIA-THE BURDEN
Radhe Radhe ✨ Hello my cute little red flags❤️ "What happens when a girl with a broken past enters a family that doesn't know how to fix her? Seven brothers. One truth. And a secret that refuses to stay buried." Alia was just fifteen when her world shattered-again. Years after surviving a trauma no child should bear, she finds herself in a stranger's home, far from everything familiar. Her mother has remarried, found love, and started a new life. But for Alia... healing isn't that simple. Now surrounded by seven stepbrothers who barely know her, in a house that feels more like a castle than a home, Alia carries a burden too heavy for her age-and a past she cannot speak of. They call her family. They say she's safe now. But Alia knows that safety is just a word... and trust doesn't come easy when you've been broken before. What happens when silence screams louder than truth? Will this new family help her heal-or will her past follow her into the only home she has left? Hare Krishna ✨
Tough Love - Miguel Diaz
"Miguel, there's functional, and then there's a cry for help. What you're wearing is a felony against fashion. If the clothes don't fit, don't acquit." "I'm pretty sure that's not how that phrase goes..." Miguel Diaz x fem!oc Cobra Kai season 1-6
She Was Never Weak
Everyone sees Aira Sharma as a quiet, simple girl. Soft-spoken. Introverted. Too silent for a cruel world. She lives under the roof of the powerful Singhania family- a mafia empire where strength is loud and dominance is everything. To them, Aira is fragile. Someone to protect. Someone to watch over. But what they don't know is far more dangerous. Behind her silence lies a truth no one can imagine. An empire she controls from the shadows. A power that moves without being seen. A queen without a face. As secrets begin to stir and the Singhania world grows darker, Aira's silence becomes her strongest weapon. Because she was never weak. She was just waiting.Complete
Blood Between Us
Her mother's sons. Her father's sons. Her half-brothers raised to rule, raised to destroy each other. To them, she isn't just blood-she's possession, weakness, leverage... and the one thing neither side will surrender. As rivalry turns ruthless and loyalty bleeds into obsession, the war isn't just about power anymore. It's about her.
𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐔𝐒 ; 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘯
❛ 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘪 𝘴𝘢𝘺.ᐣ ... 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘶𝘴 ❜ 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 edith mirren takes a photo that changes her life. park sunghoon x fem oc lowercase intended social media x real life
forever & always
Four years ago, Valentina Coppola was erased from the life she used to know. Accused of pushing her twin sister down the stairs of their home, she was sent to a boarding school for ill mannered ladies in Stockholm. An academy shaped like a prison. Years after the fall, she is brought back to Italy so that amends can be made. Older. Sharper. And still helplessly hurt by what happened years ago, Valentina must learn to navigate life with the brothers that didn't believe her, a father who shipped her away, and a twin sister who hides behind a fabricated lie. This time, Valentina has secrets of her own.Complete
I'm a Costello
•[COMPLETED]• Book-1 of Costello series. Valentina is a free spirited bubbly girl who can sometimes be very annoyingly kind and sometimes just.. annoying. She has lived in Texas as long as she can remember with her mother with no knowledge of her rest of her family. Suddenly her life takes a huge turn. Loved ones are lost and sudden revelations are made. She is not very good at dealing with changes. Well let's just say she is in for a huge surprise when she finds out about her father and the fact that she has six brothers. Yeah that's gonna be fun :) . . Yup this is another older brother/ mafia family story. Enjoy! Best rankings: #1 in siblings #1 in Big brothers #1 in American mafia #1 in Costello #1 in cousin #1 in lost Princess #2 in mafia brothers #2 in lost daughter #3 in badass #3 in family secrets #4 in older brother #5 in sarcasm #4 in sister #4 in reunitedComplete
Oops, I'm The Mean Girl
Selena is the 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍. The villain destined to lose her football-star boyfriend to the shy, innocent nerd. Everyone watches in silent awe as he replaces her in the name of love. It was the perfect fairytale ending, just like the movies... But not for long. Because this breakup awakens admirers long held back. Particularly one who's made her his quiet obsession: Noel Casper. The neglected genius assigned to be her tutor. What begins as study sessions develops into something neither of them expected-true friendship. Behind closed doors, Selena takes care of him. She cooks him meals, upgrades his wardrobe, and supports him in his dreams. But to the outside world, Noel is just a boy being used by the mean girl, especially when they see him carrying her books, tying her shoes, and driving her wherever she needs to go. What they don't know is that Noel has been watching her for years. And the more Selena cares for him, the deeper his 𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 grows. When his research catapults him to international success, the world suddenly reaches for the boy they once overlooked. Now Selena's ex is begging for a second chance, and the rival who started this all is determined to "rescue" Noel. But Noel doesn't want to be saved. He only wants one person. Selena. And he will do whatever it takes to ensure she never leaves his side. ─ ⊹ ⊱ ⊰ ⊹ ─ 𝑺𝒐𝒇𝒕 𝒀𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑩𝒆𝒆 𝒙 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒖𝒔 𝚃𝚘𝚙 𝚁𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜: #1 𝚘𝚋𝚜𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚍 #1 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗ess #2 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎
Inked In Forever ✓
𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐗 𝐊𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐡 [Duet#1] They say high school is all about memories, friendships, and first love. But for Arunika Sharma, it's about surviving one particular nightmare kavish Singh . He's the school's golden boy arrogant, popular, and way too charming for his own good. She's the girl who couldn't care less about his fame or his perfect smirk. From stolen notes to sarcastic remarks, their rivalry is the talk of the entire school. But what happens when hate starts to blur into something softer... something neither of them is ready to admit? Because sometimes, the line between enemies and lovers is just one heartbeat away. A story about two opposites bound by rivalry, torn by emotions, and connected by something neither of them dares to name. Because sometimes, love doesn't arrive with flowers and sunshine it hides behind sarcasm, pride, and the person you swore you'd never fall for. story filled with laughter, chaos, late night confessions, and the kind of love that only happens once in school corridors and teenage hearts. Hey readers. This story isn't just about love it's about growing up, fighting, falling, and finding someone who feels like home in the middle of all the chaos. I hope Arunika and Kavish's journey makes you smile, blush, and maybe even believe in school love again. Start: 29/10/2025 End: 15/ 4/ 2026Complete
Play The Part (Player Next Door Book 3)
Millie Ripley has only ever known one player next door. Luke Dawson. But with only a couple months left before he graduates and a blackmailer on the loose, will their love story stand the test of time? And will they both need to grow up to face the truth?
Radhe Radhe ✨ Hello my cute little red flags❤️ "What happens when a girl with a broken past enters a family that doesn't know how to fix her? Seven brothers. One truth. And a secret that refuses to stay buried." Alia was just fifteen when her world shattered-again. Years after surviving a trauma no child should bear, she finds herself in a stranger's home, far from everything familiar. Her mother has remarried, found love, and started a new life. But for Alia... healing isn't that simple. Now surrounded by seven stepbrothers who barely know her, in a house that feels more like a castle than a home, Alia carries a burden too heavy for her age-and a past she cannot speak of. They call her family. They say she's safe now. But Alia knows that safety is just a word... and trust doesn't come easy when you've been broken before. What happens when silence screams louder than truth? Will this new family help her heal-or will her past follow her into the only home she has left? Hare Krishna ✨
More detailsContent Guidelines