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Bright Lights

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Reads 321
Votes 7
Parts 17
Time 2h 11m

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Zara Hendrix is a smart, headstrong girl who grew up without a father which has caused her family to be the subject of ridicule in their small town. Finally getting out of highschool, Zara grabs the opportunity to go to college with her brother, Zach.

There, she meets new people and learns that college isn't only a place to get a degree but also where secrets are revealed, friendships get broken, family bonds are strengthened, and maybe --just maybe-- a place to find true love. One thing's for sure, college is one hell of an adventure. But is she strong enough to get through it?All Rights Reserved

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Tethered To You by xFakingaSmilex

Willow's new college roommate has one rule, don't date her brother. What happens if he's the same man from your holiday fling? *** While traveling through Italy on a gap year, Willow meets Maverick, a charming older man who she falls for under the glow of the summer sun. Their relationship is casual because they're only in the same place for a couple of weeks. Willow returns to the States to start college. She becomes friends with her roommate Emalyn who only has one rule, don't sleep with her brother. Willow agrees until she realises he's the man from her holiday fling and he felt more for her than what he led on. Willow is warned that he's no good for the heart, but he promises the opposite and is persistent in his pursuit of her. Willow struggles between her heart and her better judgment when he's the complete opposite around her. Can he change for her? Will he break her heart? Updated Wednesday & Saturday!

I've Seen This Film Before | BL (Boys' Love) by mindfreaklessly

Mackenzie Ziegler and Sim Hendrix are two college students about to graduate from a fine arts program in filmmaking. Despite being in the same program, they've never gotten along, always finding themselves at odds over everything. Their rivalry is well-known, making it all more shocking when their professor randomly pairs them together for their final project. And the catch? They have no choice but to work together, and the project must be a romance film, with them as the lead characters. Forced into this unlikely partnership, Mackenzie and Sim start off on the wrong foot. Their initial meetings are filled with disagreements and frustration as they struggle to find common ground on their romantic storyline. However, as they dive deeper into the project, spending countless days and nights writing, filming, and editing, something unexpected happens. Through the lens of the camera and the stories they create, they begin to see each other in a new light. As Mackenzie and Sim's story unfolds, one can't help but wonder: could the perfect love story be one that's written when the cameras aren't rolling?

I Hate My Brother (editing!) by CherylVylona

COMPLETED • • • "We can't keep doing this... Wayne's gonna kill you if he finds out." "Baby, y'know I'm not afraid of him. I'm willing to take his punches as long as it means I get to finally show you off. Just say the word, love. I've always been waiting for you to be ready, haven't you realized that?" --- The worst already happened, what else could top that, right? She was wrong. And the answer were two words-Wayne Owens. College was supposed to be a fresh start for Kelsey Owens. After taking a year off trying to heal, drowning herself in parties and alcohol; she'd decided leaving was a better choice. She wasn't ever going to get better unless she left. Besides, anywhere would be better than staying in a place she was constantly reminded of hell. That was until she found out who she had to live with. Wayne, the same person who was her worst nightmare for the first 15 years of her life. She thought she was done dealing with him. She'd already forgotten ever having a brother since he left four years ago. Suddenly leaving wasn't such a good idea anymore.

When Life Gives You Lemons [COMPLETE] by alex_veronica

Falling in love with your best friend's brother is never a good thing, is it? Falling in love with both of your best friend's older brothers? That's even worse. *** Emma Branson has always harbored a crush on Mason Masterson, her best friend Jessie's so-called "brooding" older brother, but as Emma journeys through high school, she realizes it's the middle brother, Caleb, who has always been by her side, leaving Emma in quite possibly the worst love triangle of them all. A story of a group of childhood best friends that navigate the complexities of life, love, and the meaning of family. {Editor's pick, October 2021} ~60,000-70,000 words~ Content Warning: This story contains mild sexual content and strong language. Cover designed by Cil Ojumo

The Pain You Bring by hopeless_romantic44

True love is something in dreams. The happy couple live in a giant castle, rule over the kingdom, and live happily ever after. Or so she thought... For Amanda Ivy, life was never a fairytale. When Mandy is swept off her feet, she begins to think twice about the choices she has made that brought her face-to-face with Carter Osteen. Charming, wealthy, and respectful, he is exactly the distraction Mandy doesn't need. With Carter stopping at nothing to get her attention, Many doesn't know if she can handle the undeniable spark between them. But Mandy is going to find out there's more to Carter than what his money can buy. That the perfect exterior is only the cover of who he truly is... and how he truly makes her feel. Maybe he's been through just as much as she has. Maybe, their pain can bring them together. #1 in BIGCITY #1 in Relatable #1 CollegeRomance

The Jealousy Game by madisonrae19

What happens when a good girl becomes determined to make her brothers best friend fall in love with her? Drama, sexual tension and jealousy of course. Maybe even a little bit of love... *** Nell Brook has been in love with her brothers best friend for as long as she can remember. He has only ever treated her like a little sister, but now they are both in college she is desperate to make him see who she really is - a beautiful young woman who is irrevocably in love with him. Unbeknown to her Zander has always loved her too, but doesn't want to betray his best friends trust. He has always done a brilliant job of loving her from afar, until she turns up at college determined to make him notice her, taking him on a whirlwind of emotions. But will her plans of seduction, fake boyfriends and never-ending attempts to make him jealous work? And will he finally give in to his true feelings? Find out in Nell and Zander's story, characterised by jealousy, true love and knowing when to let go. *Completed and edited but there may still be some mistakes!*

Rush by AmandaCowenAuthor

Piper Hayes starts college determined to reinvent herself as confident and outgoing, joining a prestigious sorority and catching the attention of Carter Malone, the charming president of an elite fraternity. Her dream of the perfect college life seems within reach until she's paired with Liam Walker, a sarcastic engineering major, for a science project. Despite their differences, Liam pushes Piper to confront her true self, igniting a connection that shakes the foundation of the carefully crafted life she's built. However, as Piper uncovers the tangled history between Liam and Carter, she realizes their rivalry is far more complicated than she ever imagined. Torn between the glamorous life she's always dreamed of and a more genuine, uncharted path, Piper must navigate her loyalties and decide who-and what-truly matters.

Wish I Were Heather ✓ by hayat_writes

The story revolves around Emily Heartwood, who is hopelessly in love with her classmate, Vincent Zaphyr. Only if it was just a crush. Talking about Vincent; he is not that typical popular guy. Not a sportsperson. He doesn't have any friends. Not a bright student. Not a charmer. Not very outgoing. Nothing special. Yes. For an outsider, Vincent does not possess any of the above qualities to be loved one-sidedly. But. There is something special about Vincent that has Emily under his spell for the last 5 years. And all these, just for Vincent. . . who has a girlfriend.

Mistakes to Repeat by Emily_EVM

[Highest Ranking - #33 in Teen Pregnancy] "My mother always told me that my teenage years are the time of my life, so make it count. That is exactly what I'm doing." Sixteen years after Bella and James had Zara, she is one crazy girl. Full of life and energy, she is on top of the world. Staying up all night, doing graffiti, breaking and entering, kissing boys. Zara is one of the most carefree people you'll ever meet. Finn Rider, the bad boy of the town. He's known to sleep around and break hearts, but then again, so is Zara. What will happen when these two finally cross paths with each other? ©2019 Copyrights (Completed May 15th, 2019.) SEQUEL TO "The Best Mistake"

Broken By Design by AsheraJones

Olivia Garcia's existence is shrouded in lies, which no one sees. They see her ideal life, her ideal friends, and her ideal lover, and that is how she wishes everything to be seen, but her entire life is a façade. Everyone admires her and treats her with respect. Tristan Hendrix, her boyfriend's best friend, on the other hand, doesn't seem to get it. He is constantly irritated by her presence, and she believes he is rude and will never accept her. . . . ©AsheraJones 2022 Started: October 2021 Published: January 2022 #1 in mentalhealthawareness (15.08.22) #1 in #bandmembers (04.06.22) #1 in football (26.10.22) #1 in #richgirl (24.07.23) #1 in #soccerplayer (18.12.23) #2 in collegestories (27.06.23) #2 in bestfriends (12.07.23) #2 in enemies (25.04.24)

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Tethered To You

Willow's new college roommate has one rule, don't date her brother. What happens if he's the same man from your holiday fling? *** While traveling through Italy on a gap year, Willow meets Maverick, a charming older man who she falls for under the glow of the summer sun. Their relationship is casual because they're only in the same place for a couple of weeks. Willow returns to the States to start college. She becomes friends with her roommate Emalyn who only has one rule, don't sleep with her brother. Willow agrees until she realises he's the man from her holiday fling and he felt more for her than what he led on. Willow is warned that he's no good for the heart, but he promises the opposite and is persistent in his pursuit of her. Willow struggles between her heart and her better judgment when he's the complete opposite around her. Can he change for her? Will he break her heart? Updated Wednesday & Saturday!