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The Bars Between Us

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Aphrodite Stevens' marriage is in a mess already. Her husband, Roman, is no longer the same person she fell in love with, she struggles to see her friends and family, and the house she wants to love has turned into a prison, much like the one across the road.

Her work life is no easier. Over the years that she has worked at Boston Correctional Institution*, Aphrodite has had the chance to meet many convicts, but none have been able to capture her attention as much as the dangerous and deadly Nixon Hawk. 

Previously believed to be a non-violent and law-abiding person, Nixon Hawk shocked everyone when he was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his girlfriend and their unborn child. A year after the trial has ended, the man who is now perceived as an aggressive criminal is transferred to a new place as a result of the closure of his last prison. As Aphrodite gets to know more about the enigmatic new arrival, she begins to wonder whether Nixon has been sentenced for a crime that he didn't commit, and strives to find the truth   

As love starts to blossom, will they be able to keep their relationship hidden from Aphrodite's husband, the warden, as well as keeping it alive? Will Aphrodite be able to find the truth? And most importantly of all... can they overcome the bars between them? 

*The prison is not real, I based it off my research on other prisons!

      
Thank you @uh-lis-uh01 for the amazing cover!
      
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My Bad Girl [COMPLETED] by AsyLieyaMan11

"What else that you want explain ? Another lie ? Another hurting truth ?." She questioned me after she calmed down . I look at her , a little hurt with her question . I let her go but I hold her hands in mine . " You're everything to me Allison. I can't lose you this time . That woman is not anyone to me , she was just a suggestion from my family . It was never meant to be since my mother don't like her . " She looked at me with teary eyes . It broke my heart more to see her crying . " Please don't cry . It hurts to see you cry . Please, stop crying ." I wiped off the years from her eyes. <----------My Bad Girl----------> Allison Hillman , is the leader of the most feared gang , DarkBleed . Such a big position for a young 24 years old girl . Killing and fighting is like her hobby . Like every other girl , she too , had a bad breakup . She vowed to herself not to love boys , but it's difficult when her grandfather hired a damn gorgeous and caring guy as her bodyguard . Ryan Ailey , a 28 year old bachelor , CEO of Aileys Security Proffesion . He's supposed to sign the business deal with Mr.Hillman but in one condition , he has to be Allison's bodyguard for 7 months . He doesn't get why Mr.Hillman need him to be her bodyguard since he can hire a better one . Everything seems to change after him knowing Allison . Want to know the ending ? Read the book 😂 I'm not gonna tell you ! {June 20 , 2018 - February 12 , 2020}

Falling For An Inmate by TheGatsbyEffect

Prison Diaries: Book 1 (complete) A law-abiding student gets entangled with a broody inmate when she discovers there has been a miscarriage of justice. She goes in to help, but ends up breaking the first rule of interning at a prison; she falls for the inmate. ***** Carter Reynolds' teenage years ended the second the gavel hit the sound block. Or maybe they ended when the police found him standing over a dead body, drenched in blood. It might even have been before that. When he connected his fist with a face that left a broken jaw in its wake. Either way, it was over. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He accepted his fate, only promising himself to never care for anyone so intensely again. Almost four years into his sentence, Arya Crawford walks through the wrought iron prison gates. A self-proclaimed miniature philanthropist with a heart of gold, a law-abiding student with an urge to always have fun, a girl with a silent cause. She had taken up an internship at the New York State Penitentiary. And in time, Carter and Arya both realize something. She had broken the first rule instructed by the warden. She had fallen for an inmate. Which meant she couldn't stay. He had broken the promise he made to himself. He had started to care for her. Which meant he couldn't let her leave. But it's a little difficult to make that happen when you're stuck in a closet sized cell. And waiting twenty-one years is out of the question. ***** Highest Rankings: #6 in Romance, #2 in Passion, #4 in Badboy, #1 in Witty (for those who don't think an inmate/prison trope is their cup of tea, don't be put off because the story is first and foremost 'romance') Disclaimer** Reader discretion advised. - Mature content Story contains explicit language, sexual content, and physical and sexual violence.

The Demon's Sparrow by Kaylawide

Formerly called 'Withered' Highest Ranking as of 5/18/2018: #5 in Matureaudience; 12/7/2018: #3 in ied I gulped as his hand cupped my jaw, "Tell me River. Are you scared of me?" He asked and I looked up at his eyes. I didn't have to ponder over the matter long. "I don't know." I said softly. Daimen frowned and studied me for a while, "Just wondering, because you seem to love pissing me off. And most people don't. So I guess you need some figuring out to do." ********* Daimen and River were both seniors at the same high school, they took some of the same classes, walked the same halls, live in fair distance from each other, but they couldn't have been more different. When high school was over River and Daimen became ghosts to each other but then years later fate decides to bring them back together. River Sparrow hates confrontation. She's jumpy, but tries to see the bright side of situations. She's quiet, soft spoken, the "teacher's pet," and keeps to herself a lot. She's a volunteer at the local animal shelter and loves one dog in particular the most. Daimen Princeston would fight in a heartbeat. He's strong, intimidating, and pretty much has people running for the hills at the very aspect of him getting angry. His devil-may-care attitude swirls around him and no one wants to get on his bad side. Of course River is afraid of him, and she has a good right to be. But when River starts to learn more of the young man everyone fears she starts to see him in a new way. After some time feelings grow stronger and she hopes she's not fallen for a murderer. And if she has, who is she to deny him the love he so desperately needs?

Family Comes First by CRAZY40429

Being alone? Check. Being afraid? Check. Being abused? Check times 3. Honestly, my life wasn't this bad before, not until I ended in foster care... SIKE! My life was always bad. From the moment I was born, I lived with an abusive father who blamed me for my mother's death, and even I couldn't disagree with him. Here are a few questions I am constantly asked: 'Do I do well in school?' No, are you kidding me? The only subject I'm good at is Visual Arts. 'Do I have a kind and caring family?' No, I don't think I do. 'Do I have anyone who cares about me?' No, I'm a loner and socially awkward. 'Do I have privileges?' No, if you haven't understood the message yet, I live in an abusive household. Now, you might ask if there are any questions the answer is yes. I'll give you some. 'Do I want to die?' Yes, I sometimes do. 'Do I feel alone in this world?' Yes, always. 'Do I get a beating every day?' Yes. *** This is Amara Williams, a 13 year-old with average grades and no friends. What happens when her only guardian, her dad, is dead? What happens when she finds out that she has five older brothers who are not only strict and demanding, but also protective assholes? More importantly, what happens when she finds out that she was taught lies from the moment she was born? Follow Amara as she digs deeper into her family history, uncovering the secrets and discovering the lies. ___ ⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ There will be mentions of abuse, r@pe, self harm, death, and many other dark themes. I have given a warning now, and I will give a TW in each chapter when reading for safety reasons. However, I want all of my readers to know what to expect so that they can decided for themselves if they want to read. Read at your own discretion! ____ Highest Rankings: #1 in Rules: Oct. 18. 2020 #1 in Truth: Jan. 16. 2021 #1 in Alcohol: Jun. 18. 2021

The CEO and Fate✔️ by nataliasmithss

"It's been so long," I whispered. His jaw tightened. "Not long enough," he snapped back. My heart shattered as he stood up and left. And I realized he wasn't coming back. ****** ****** ****** Alexa Baker has had enough of being trapped under her mother's supervision in San Diego, California. After six gruesome years in the city and four years at college, she takes up her mother's offer at an internship at their company's headquarters in New York City. At last it was a place where she could escape her demons and start fresh. But a chance encounter at one of the city's hottest new bars leaves her frozen in her tracks. A person from her past has emerged, and she realizes quickly he is not the man he used to be. Arrogant, cold, and angry at the world, he has kept everybody at arm's length, and Alexa's arrival is no different. Deep in her heart, she knows that in order to truly move on, she must right her wrong, but it turns out the path to redemption is much rockier than she expected. Along the way she finds herself right back to where she was, but the fall is much higher than it used to be. Now she is dealing with one of the most stubborn CEOs in the world, and he isn't ready to forgive her quite yet. ***Completed April 20, 2020*** ***Sequel to Truth Be Told*** ***can technically be read as a stand alone so you will be very confused but, hey, it's your account;)***

Our Secret (being edited) by hiwan3408

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The Man Named Death ✔ by STESLARA

"I don't know what I did to make you hate me, I haven't done anything to warrant how you ignore me! Please, just tell me!" "I'm in love with you, damn it!" He roars. "I love you so much Aphrodite, and you scare me because you are so strong and I don't want to be the one to break you!" * Aphrodite Muerte is hiding something and so is her long term crush Thanatos Amaro. Both are helplessly in love with one another and both have very different approaches on how to hide it. Love makes you do crazy things and with Aphrodite and Thanatos, it's no different. Pretending to hate Aphrodite, Thanatos manages to hide his true feelings which takes a toll on both of them. Thanatos has no idea what he's doing. Past trauma rules over Aphrodite at night causing nightmares and panic during the day. Aphrodite has no idea how to live life outside of pain. Abuse has a way of shaping people, and she's barely mended from being so broken. Both have friends that force them closer but their love might just be the reason why they end up staying together. Afterall, someone can only stay away from the person they're in love with for so long. One argument and a couple of confessions later leaves them on a confusing path that has the opportunity to be beautiful or disastrous. Love is magical but it is also savage. For Aphrodite and Thanatos, they are each other's downfalls and each others saviors. How long they last is up to them. How much they go through to get together is up to fate. In the end, will they make it or will their love end in splinters and heartache? * WARNING: Mature Content (of all sorts). All rights reserved to STESLARA, any copying or plagiarism is illegal and can be punished in a court of law. Started: June 25th, 2019 Finished: Dec 13th, 2019

Let Death Be Proud Of Us by ottareese

Justice was not what the word had long suggested, at least not to them. After realizing this for themselves, they make the decision to take matters into their own hands and punish the deserving parties in an effort to improve the lives of kindhearted individuals. In a bar, three utterly random people meet and choose to form the "Brotherhood of Silence," a group that acquits the guilty and administers justice. While technology was still in its infancy in the late 80s, an increasing number of people claimed to have access to computers and the Internet. Technology allowed the "Brotherhood of Silence" to record and share their actions with a large audience. Criminal cases pique the curiosity of Ellis Reese. One of these, from ten years ago, particularly appeals to a future young lawyer who veered from the correct path upon discovering that the rule of law did not permit punishment for those who were not treated equally with others. The fire at the Fletcher estate, where the whole family perished, piques his curiosity. The accident hasn't been discussed much because it was a taboo subject for all. Whenever he tried to find out more, everything immediately ran away from him, as though it was trying to protect him from the reality. The youngster investigates the case anyway, not realizing that the murderer is likely much closer than he appears, and is actively searching for him. 2022/2023/2024/ This is my original story.

Leading Her from the Darkness by PrideAndPages

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My Bad Girl [COMPLETED]

"What else that you want explain ? Another lie ? Another hurting truth ?." She questioned me after she calmed down . I look at her , a little hurt with her question . I let her go but I hold her hands in mine . " You're everything to me Allison. I can't lose you this time . That woman is not anyone to me , she was just a suggestion from my family . It was never meant to be since my mother don't like her . " She looked at me with teary eyes . It broke my heart more to see her crying . " Please don't cry . It hurts to see you cry . Please, stop crying ." I wiped off the years from her eyes. <----------My Bad Girl----------> Allison Hillman , is the leader of the most feared gang , DarkBleed . Such a big position for a young 24 years old girl . Killing and fighting is like her hobby . Like every other girl , she too , had a bad breakup . She vowed to herself not to love boys , but it's difficult when her grandfather hired a damn gorgeous and caring guy as her bodyguard . Ryan Ailey , a 28 year old bachelor , CEO of Aileys Security Proffesion . He's supposed to sign the business deal with Mr.Hillman but in one condition , he has to be Allison's bodyguard for 7 months . He doesn't get why Mr.Hillman need him to be her bodyguard since he can hire a better one . Everything seems to change after him knowing Allison . Want to know the ending ? Read the book 😂 I'm not gonna tell you ! {June 20 , 2018 - February 12 , 2020}