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Romance Trope: enemies to lovers When my high school arch nemesis weasels his way into my friend group, our bitter rivalry starts right where it left off. The back-and-forth trading of insults is a comforting place I'm familiar with, but when the banter starts feeling a little like flirting, I panic-spiral, pumping the brakes before things can escalate. I let my guard down around this man once, and the only souvenir I got was a major case of embarrassment. There's no way I'm making the same mistake twice. But when he starts doing sweet things for me and doubling down on the seemingly innocent touching, I can feel myself wanting to forget all the reasons he became my arch nemesis in the first place. I must fortify my walls because I can absolutely, under no circumstances allow this man the opportunity to best me yet again. [This is BOOK FOUR of the WITH YOU series, a small town romance series set in Minnesota about the lives of the dysfunctional, blended Anderson family - with an interwoven mystery built into the background that spans the entirety of the series.]

💫 Beneath the Northern Sky 🌙 She only wanted a job. He only wanted silence. But fate had other plans. Zainab Bello - sharp, beautiful, and fiercely independent - never imagined her worst day would lead her into the world of Salim Adnan Zayd, the cold, prince and an untouchable CEO whose name alone could silence a room. Their first encounter was nothing short of disastrous - insults, arrogance, and a misunderstanding that burned bridges before they were even built. She hated him. He didn't care enough to notice. But life has a strange way of twisting paths. When Zainab is unexpectedly called back for a position at his company, she finds herself trapped in a world of power, pride, and secrets she was never meant to see. He's hiding something. She's not ready to forgive. And between them lies a storm neither can control. A tale of pride, Royalty, secrets, betrayals pain, and unexpected love - where silence speaks louder than words, and hatred slowly learns to whisper love. ---

UNDERGOING MAJOR EDITING ‼️ Some wounds don't bleed. They live under the skin-quiet, deep, and scarring. Farah Became another person entirely after finding out about her parents rift at a very young age. And is Separated from her Family for 4 years . Farah tries to escape the trauma-but pain has a way of following you. What happens when Farah is arranged to get married to a long lost friend. They hate each other. But life has other plans. Can two broken souls find peace together? Or will the past tear them apart forever? . . . . . . . . Read And follow the journey of Farah and Abdulrahim. Warning ⚠️ contains some triggering scenes. BEST RANKINGS. #17 in DEEN #1 in HAUSAFULANI #1 in NIGERIAN STORY #4 in LOVE AFTER PAIN #23 in DESMESTIC VIOLENCE #15 in GENERAL FRICTION #1 in AREWA

❝𝗛𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀. 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.❞ She thought he was nothing but arrogance. He thought she was just another distraction. But within the halls of Nevermore, where secrets breathe and obsessions take root, their paths inevitably crossed. Long before Wednesday Addams ever set foot in Nevermore, her parents did - with Seraphina Vale, Morticia's closest friend, who finds herself entangled with Isaac Night: the brilliant boy with a fragile heart and a dangerous obsession. Slow-burn romance, forbidden secrets, and the haunting choice between saving someone... or watching them destroy themselves. ☾ ⋆ ───────── ⋆ ☽ ✦ Wednesday season 2 ✦ Isaac Night (Slurp) x Female OC ✦ Slow burn romance ✦ Gothic aesthetic ✦ Shadows, secrets, obsession ✦ Love that burns, even in the dark

Every six months, the tenant living on the fifth floor vanishes. No warnings. No witnesses. Just a locked door and a name that fades from memory. When it's Lavanya's turn, she says she doesn't believe the stories. Until she finds a diary hidden deep in the wall, its pages filled with the lives of people who once lived where she does now. Each entry is colder than the last. Each one written with impossible detail. As the sixth month draws closer, her worries spike. The only thought troubling her is this : "Will the next name be mine?"

Months after her mother's death, Leanna Lynch faces the daunting task she's avoided for months: clearing out her mother's house. She discovers that to claim her inheritance, she must complete this task before summer begins, or it will be donated to charity. While cleaning, Leanna uncovers a final secret her mother left behind-a mysterious destiny that leads her to a life-changing adventure: spreading her mother's ashes along the breathtaking coast of Italy. Throughout her journey, she will fight for what she believes in, encounter love and heartbreak, shed tears and laughter-all in fulfillment of her mother's last wish. Little does she know, she will also uncover a hidden truth her mother kept concealed all along. Journey of Self-Discovery Coming Of Age Leaving Home Found Family European Destination

In the forgotten wetlands of Congo, a river once known for its beauty has turned into a graveyard of secrets. When Asha's young son mysteriously vanishes near the water, she becomes the latest to confront the whispered legend of "the river that eats the living." But the truth is far worse than folklore. Beneath the quiet surface lies a labyrinth of drowned spirits - restless, vicious, and hungry for the living. As Asha searches for answers, the river begins to recognize her... and call her by name. Bodies return twisted. Voices rise from the mist. And the deeper Asha goes, the more she realizes that the river is not claiming victims - it's building an army. Season 1 is a slow-burning, cinematic horror mystery filled with creeping dread, ancient curses, and a mother who refuses to surrender to the darkness swallowing her world.

In a land where magic is illegal, the infamous assassin Lyora Font accepts a well paid job to kidnap the Crown Prince Lucan Devrane's pet. When she gets to the palace, she's gets spotted by the Crown Prince himself. The marks that reveal her as having magical powers are spreading, and the Prince knows a way to free her from her curse. In an attempt to ensure his pet's safety, he makes a bargain with the assassin to help her. Currently on hiatus.

Aoi Sakuraba has always lived in the shadows of misfortune. Branded as "cursed" by her stepmother and stepsister, abandoned by her father, and haunted by the tragedy that left her elder sister; Kyoka Sakuraba, in a long-term rehabilitation hospital. Aoi's life has been a never-ending storm. The abuse within the walls of her family's grand mansion finally breaks her spirit, and at just 14, she escapes, leaving behind a home that never truly belonged to her. Now in the crime-ridden town of Sokyoshi, Aoi struggles to survive on her own. For a year, she learns the streets' unspoken rules, witnessing firsthand the lawless chaos ruled by gangs. But when she becomes a first-year student at Sayonaki High, her past refuses to stay buried. As gangs that control Sokyoshi start to take interest in her, Aoi finds herself caught in a dangerous web of power, betrayal and unlikely alliances. Yet in the midst of the violence and uncertainty, Aoi discovers something unexpected- friendship, love and the strength to fight back. The storm inside her has always raged, but now, it threatens to change everything. With Sokyoshi's gangs tightening their grip, Aoi must decide: will she be swept away, or will she become the storm itself?

He called her "scholarship" like it was an insult. She called him an entitled asshole in front of the entire school. Now they're partners. And that's when things get dangerous. Elena Cross knows she doesn't belong at Ashford Academy. The borrowed suitcases, the worn backpack, the way everyone looks through her like she's invisible-it all screams scholarship student. She came here to prove herself. To make her mom proud. To finally be someone. Then West Ashford notices her. West-self-proclaimed king of the elite boarding school, legacy royalty, untouchable in every way. He's cruel, arrogant, and carrying secrets that could destroy him. The first words he says to her? You'll disappear in three days. They all do. Elena has other plans. She stands up to him. Insults him publicly. Declares war on the most powerful boy at Ashford. She expects him to destroy her. Instead, he becomes her English partner. Her unexpected ally. Her friend. And then... something more. But West is hiding the truth about his brother's death. Elena is one misstep away from losing her scholarship. And The Legacy-the elite group that rules Ashford-doesn't forgive rule-breakers. Especially when the rule being broken is: Never fall for a scholarship student. When you're responsible for lives other than your own, you do what you have to do. Even if it means choosing between love and survival. A forbidden romance about class warfare, dark secrets, and two people who should never have met but can't stay apart.

The river has awakened... and it wants witnesses. Full story drops soon. Brace yourself."

TL;DR: Within a Tennessee coffee shop, the biggest arguments of life aren't won with logic, but with love. The narrative blends moral lessons and heartfelt themes. Chloe has a theory: a perfect grade will solve everything. As a sharp-witted university student, she's certain a flawless academic paper will quiet the anxiety that hums just beneath the surface. Her research headquarters becomes Joe's Higher Grounds, a cozy Knoxville coffee shop where the aroma of roasting beans is second only to the quiet wisdom of its owner and the unexpected strangers who help along the way. From her corner booth, Chloe observes a congregation of regulars, each wrestling with their own fractured struggles. Chloe's carefully constructed world shatters when a devastating grade from the relentlessly skeptical Professor Finch not only wounds her pride but threatens her scholarship. Her confident arguments crumble, her rewrites fail and her intellectual sparring with charming Ben deepens her confusion. Forced to confront the ruins of her own intellect and the profound sorrows of her friends, Chloe is brought to her knees. With her academic future on the line, she must discover true faith. Can she learn the ultimate defense of faith isn't an argument to be won, but a life to be lived?

Trapped in a labyrinth made of human bones, she discovers the maze isn't just alive-it remembers her.

In the heart of Congo lies an abandoned resort where a once-crystal swimming pool turned red one stormy night. When a young woman arrives to uncover the mystery behind her sister's disappearance, the water begins to stir again-whispering names, reflecting faces that shouldn't exist, and demanding sacrifices. Beneath the rippling surface hides something ancient, hungry, and alive.

Joe Morgan, once an actor's actor, is down on his luck. Suffering a nervous breakdown, he seeks help from Los Angeles psychiatrist Belinda Kings to get him back on track. Taking the role of his career, though, Joe's life twists when the female movie director gets killed by Joe's "cold" gun during filming. An obvious suspect, since he dated her, Joe's adamant he's innocent. However, the police don't believe him but can't prove anything. Then Belinda's found with gun residue on her hands but has an explanation. As Joe investigates with sidekick Belinda, all shockingly unfolds to reveal the killer.

Deva has survived the shadows of the mountain, but survival is not the same as peace. Her bond with Hunter burns bright, yet every step toward the future pulls her deeper into the war between Elven, demons, and the power of the Ivory Tree. As kingdoms fracture and secrets rise, Deva must decide whether to heal the world-or let grief undo her. Hunter will fight for her. Orion will guide her. Edge will stand beside her. But only she can choose how much of her soul to give. In the space between time, love is both weapon and refuge. A story of soulmates, broken legacies, and the fierce light that refuses to die.

She is simple, disciplined, and fighting for her dreams. He is arrogant, privileged, and hiding scars behind his pride. When Meera Sharma, a scholarship student, crosses paths with Aarav Malhotra, the most popular boy on campus, sparks fly-of irritation, not affection. But destiny plays its own tricks when they are forced to work together on a major project. What begins as endless arguments sooner turns into late-night study sessions, stolen glances, and an attraction neither of them wants to admit. But between class differences, jealous friends, and hidden family wounds, their story is anything but simple. Will their clash remain just another college rivalry? This story is part of Wattpad's official #NovNov Challenge - 50,000 words in 30 days. Join Meera and Aarav's journey as pride meets fire. Or will it turn into the fire that changes their lives forever? ✨ A slow-burn college romance filled with banter, heartbreak, and the sweetest sparks of love. ✨ 🔥 *This story is part of Wattpad's official #NovNov Challenge - 50,000 words in 30 days. Join Meera and Aarav's journey as pride meets fire.*

Long before the Great Flood, there was a man who vanished from the earth- not by death, but by divine command. Enoch, the seventh from Adam, walked so closely with God that Heaven itself took him away. But what truly happened in those final days before his disappearance has been buried for millennia... until now. When a young archaeologist discovers a hidden scroll called The Lost Chronicle, visions of another world begin to haunt her dreams- a world where angels fall, knowledge becomes forbidden, and one man holds the key between Heaven and Earth.

By day, he's just that scrawny nerdy kid everyone loves to pick on, hiding behind Coke-bottle glasses, basically invisible except when he's the punchline. But once the sun goes down? Boom. Total 180. He's this absolute legend in the criminal underworld-mask on, knives out, and every mobster in the city loses sleep over him. The mafia? Yeah, they want his head on a stick, and he's out to tear them down brick by brick. And then-because the universe has a messed-up sense of humor-he collides with the mafia's golden boy. This dude's been raised on the idea that love makes you weak, like it's some sort of poison. Meanwhile, our assassin? He's learned the hard way that catching feelings is basically signing your own death warrant. Still, neither of them can keep their distance. It's like gravity or something-dangerous and unstoppable. So yeah, you've got two guys, both totally screwed, tangled up in this wild mess of secrets, adrenaline, and that kind of love that could get them both killed. Honestly, if love's not the bullet that finally does them in, I don't know what is.

In the haunted heart of Congo, the cursed pool returns-hungrier than before. Months after the massacre, Malik and Mia's souls are bound by something far darker than love. As shadows whisper and the moon bleeds, the boundary between life and reflection begins to collapse. What rises from the crimson waters this time... is no longer human. A tale of horror, heartbreak, and obsession-where love demands blood, and silence hides screams.