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  • It Was An Accident  by arpreal1
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    You are interrogating a murderer. Everything is going well. Five minutes later, you are standing with a blood covered knife in your hand. the murderer is bleeding. What happened? #PsychologicalThriller
  • Gdzie kończy się dolina by EKD_SlowStories
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    Trzydziestoletnia Julia Kern ma wszystko, czego - według otoczenia - można pragnąć: stabilną pracę jako fizjoterapeutka, ambitnego partnera i jasno zaplanowaną przyszłość. Gdy jednak wizja wspólnego życia coraz bardziej zaczyna ją przytłaczać, Julia pod wpływem rad Pauliny, jej najlepszej przyjaciółki, decyduje się na kilkumiesięczny wyjazd do Francji, by dorobić w szpitalu rehabilitacyjnym w pirenejskim kurorcie. Miała to być jedynie przerwa od rutyny, lecz wyjazd okazuje się początkiem życiowej rewolucji. Czy Marcin jest Julii pisany, czy może gdzieś w świecie ukrywa się jej bratnia dusza? I co czeka bojącą się związków Paulinę? „Gdzie kończy się dolina" to ciepła, emocjonalna opowieść o miłości, przyjaźni i odwadze, by zrezygnować z bezpiecznych scenariuszy na rzecz szczęścia, które smakuje najlepiej tu i teraz. Egzotyczne, a zarazem realistyczne opisy Pirenejów oraz wyraziste postaci drugoplanowe czynią powieść propozycją dla czytelniczek poszukujących romansu mocno osadzonego w emigracyjnej rzeczywistości. ZAKOŃCZONE
  • Whose Body: The Past by vampbxrton
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    Before Mizi and Suki became members of the Port Mafia, before they found a family beyond the walls of their village, they were simply two newborn girls born into a world that had already decided what they would become. On December 18, after nineteen grueling hours of labor, Elena gave birth to twins. Suki came first, born with striking red hair. Mizi followed, born with hair as white as winter. To the villagers, the difference was extraordinary. To Henry, it was an opportunity. Known throughout the village as its brilliant-and deeply unstable-scientist, Henry immediately began shaping a plan around his daughters. Using his ability to manipulate the people around him, he twisted the village's perception of the twins before either girl was even old enough to understand the world. Suki was declared a divine creation. Mizi was treated as something lesser. One daughter was showered with admiration, blessings, and reverence. The other was pushed aside, ignored, and made to believe she was worthless. And Elena, once known as the village's "God's Helper," became trapped beneath Henry's influence, unable to see the cruelty unfolding around her. But the twins were still babies. They couldn't understand why people smiled at one of them and looked away from the other. They couldn't understand why their father watched them with such calculating eyes. They only knew that they had each other. And somewhere beneath Henry's carefully constructed world, the bond between the two sisters began. A bond that would survive the village. A bond that would survive the Mafia. A bond that would eventually become one of the most important things either of them ever had. Because Henry believed he was creating two different destinies. He never realized he was creating two sisters who would one day fight their way out of his hands.
  • The Girl Before The Laugh by sugxrpixie
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    Five years after becoming Harley Quinn, she finally does the one thing everyone assumed she'd never do. She walks away. The Joker doesn't stop her. He doesn't chase her. He doesn't threaten her. He barely looks up from the television before saying a single word: "Okay." For the first time in years, Harley has nowhere to go, no one telling her who to be, and no idea whether the woman she used to be still exists beneath the makeup and laughter. Somewhere under the name Harley Quinn is Dr. Harleen Quinzel. The hardest part isn't leaving him. It's remembering herself.
  • Woes of Whump by pretty-face-breaker
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    How much can you hurt someone before they break? Or, on the other hand, don't break them. Take them apart piece-by-piece and put them back together, but leave them unbroken. Otherwise, it isn't near as fun. An expanding collection of hurt/comfort writings with my characters in a variety of scenarios, from merciless torture to caretaking to sweet walks in the rain turned sour. Here, you can get your whump needs and be introduced to my cast of characters. Enjoy the gritty pain, angst, recovery, and occasional fluff to sweeten the deal!
  • Down With The King by BlueRowley
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    What if Scar raised Simba? Raised under a master manipulator, Simba grows into a formidable but hollow Prince caught between two worlds: the memory of a father he believes he murdered and the uncle he worships as his savior. Locked in a psychological game of cat and mouse with a Regent who will never step down, Simba is forced to realize that the "weak link" in the Pridelands might just be the King himself. In this dark, operatic reimagining of the classic tale, a Prince must decide if he is a monster, a puppet, or the rightful King-and whether the only way to save the Circle of Life is to break it entirely. This is a Dark AU with a darker and traumatized Simba.
  • Book1: Three ways to break a narcissist (Calculated) by Bi_jou11
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    ​After years of being underestimated, exploited, and cast as the "problem," three women find liberation not through shouting, but through strategic silence, radical withdrawal, and letting cosmic irony deliver the consequences that their loved ones earned all along. As of 17/4/26 #9 in modernnoir #13 in narcissist #23 in vindication #195 in womensfiction #372 in toxicrelationships #579 in goldenchild #652 in gaslighting #918 in familydrama ​
  • Lesser Virtues, Greater Goals | Tomarry by ChristiannaHel12345
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    Harry's second year was supposed to be another triumph, despite the 'Chamber of Secrets' incident. Pity that the boy in the diary seems to have a different opinion on the matter. Disclaimer: The tags say it all. Not a healthy relationship, at least in the beginning. Gaslighting and manipulation involved. No slash. Mentor/ pupil. / Not romantic bc, surprise, these dynamics also exist. If you are searching for romance between Tom and Harry, you will not find it in this story. The gifs and pictures included are not mine. They belong to their respective creators. I only wrote the story and the OCs.
  • If I Still Feel by StevieMartinez9472
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    Alex murdered her father. Everyone knows. Now, after two years in a psychiatric facility, she's back to a mother who hates her, a sister who ignores her, and anxiety that cripples her. But maybe the story she told the night of the murder isn't the full story. Don't lie. Don't tell the truth. Make Dad proud.
  • The Boy Who Lied in Blue by binsuejelonimo
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    He smiled like a savior, but I was just a replacement. When nursing student Eli Mendoza meets the mysterious and golden boy Calix Navarro, it feels like fate. Calix is everything Eli's not-popular, confident, and wrapped in the school's blue uniform like a saint. But as the two become closer, Eli begins to notice the cracks in Calix's perfect image. Secrets begin to bleed out. A hidden photograph. A name Calix whispers in his sleep. A love story that may not even belong to Eli. In a world of clinical labs, buried trauma, and lonely nights in the dorm room, Eli must confront the terrifying truth: What if the boy he loves is only pretending to love him back? And what if Eli isn't the only one being used? 🔥 A twisted, psychological BL drama exploring identity, trauma, obsession, and the haunting cost of love based on lies.
  • The Narcissist  by TheIsaiahFiles
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    A gripping emotional story about love, manipulation, and awakening. When she falls for a charming man who seems perfect at first, she slowly discovers his controlling and toxic behavior. Caught in a cycle of lies, gaslighting, and heartbreak, she must find the strength to recognize the truth and reclaim her self-worth before she loses herself completely.
  • Tot ik mezelf terugvond by carollietje
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    Wanneer Elena Lars ontmoet, lijkt hij alles wat zij nog niet durft te zijn: zelfzeker, knap, onmisbaar. Hij ziet haar, benoemt haar, kiest haar en alleen haar. Ze valt niet alleen op hem, maar op de rust die hij haar belooft. Langzaam verschuift die rust in controle. Haar woorden worden aangevuld, haar keuzes bijgestuurd, haar grenzen herleid tot overgevoeligheid. Wat hij haar geeft aan zekerheid, neemt hij tegelijk weer af. Ze leert zichzelf te zien door zijn ogen, en verliest onderweg haar eigen stem. Weggaan blijkt geen bevrijding maar moeilijk pad met veel obstakels. In de leegte die volgt, blijft hij aanwezig: in haar reacties, haar angsten, haar zwijgen. In nieuwe relaties herkent ze zichzelf als kopie van wat hij haar heeft aangeleerd. Zijn patronen leven voort in haar lichaam, niet in haar wil. Herstel is geen terugkeer naar wie ze was, maar een moeizaam leren bestaan zonder handleiding. De vraag is niet of ze hem loslaat maar of ze zichzelf opnieuw durft toe te eigenen.
  • Radience by RZach1498
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    Radiance is the story of Nayra - a woman whose presence lights up every room she walks into, yet quietly dims when no one is watching. Raised to be strong, dependable, and selfless, Nayra builds her life around caring for others. When love enters her world in the form of Shyam, it begins as warmth - daily calls, shared routines, and a connection that feels necessary. But as their relationship deepens, so does the subtle imbalance, until Nayra finds herself shrinking to preserve something she once believed completed her. Through love, silence, friendship, and painful realizations, Radiance explores what happens when a woman who shines for everyone else must finally learn to keep her light for herself.
  • ~ Killer Queen ~ by starmy2021
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    villain/yandere reader insert x male oc Based off killer queen by Mad Tsai ...pretty dark sorry... 1st story!! starts off slow as of right now i wouldn't rate mature but maybe later when the story gets going Forgive me for the cringe Highest Rankings: #1 in 2moms
  • Why "The Taming Of The Shrew" Is A Tragedy by CosmicAeon
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    In which the author explains why, exactly, William Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" is not a comedy and is, in fact, a tragedy that openly displays domestic abuse. POSSIBLE TRIGGER WARNINGS: Discussion of domestic abuse, emotional abuse, gas lighting, and lack of consent in non-sexual situations. If you think I missed one, let me know. Written for my Grade Twelve English assignment, and given full marks.
  • Therapy by BriannaHiggins2
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    Rantings of an angry daughter
  • DSMP!Schlatt X Reader by jschlattsBabe
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    When your alone whos there? Me You dont realize, when i came into your life i made everything better, didnt i? 》Cover art by me, this is a story of short chapters, and more pages.《
  • The Betrayal by haughey_writes07
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    Based on a heavily emotional experience which to allow for true portrayal I must clarify that difficult emotions are highlighted and explored throughout this piece of writing such as mental health and toxic relationships providing a safe space no matter the gender which is why I'd like to offer a non-judgemental environment for open discussion. With importance placed on healthy coping mechanisms and a list of helplines will be available below. Haughey_Writes07 is always a safe space for those who feel unheard, or in need of someone to listen. No judgement. Just care for anyone, regardless of gender. Please be careful with who you give the key to your heart. A reflective narrative exploring the dynamics of emotional dependency, coercive control, and emotional burnout. The Betrayal follows an individual's experience of heartbreak, self-doubt, and the difficult realisation that love should never compromise your personal boundaries, self-respect, and self-worth.
  • We Wear The Mask by DarkTwistedSisters
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    Fairytales don't exist here. There's no such thing as a happily ever after. This is the Isle of the Lost. An isle trapped inside a barrier that cancels all magic within; that prevents those trapped inside from ever leaving. On this isle you'll find everything the United Kingdoms of Auradon doesn't want to remember: the broken, unfixable, rotten trash, and the worst of the worst villains. Who then have children. Join us as we follow these unfortunate, forgotten kids who have to grow up and survive in these conditions. The children of the most notorious villains in the history of all the kingdoms. Mal's gang. Uma's crew. And 2 OCs. Deez, the daughter of Hades, who walks a unique path between the two gangs while struggling with her own abilities. T, a mysterious shadow that spends more time following the gangs than talking to them and struggles with secrets and lies. Will they grow up in their parent's images? Become just as means, nasty and ruthless? Completely rotten to the core? Can hope and love even bloom on an isle hidden from the warmth of the sun? How will they deal with everyday growing pains? And who can they turn to when nothing is right and they can't even understand how they feel?