Redemption Stories

He blames himself for the accident. For the baby they lost. For the legs that no longer work. So he does the only thing he thinks will save her... he pushes her away. Jemima Reed is not leaving. Even if he makes it impossible to stay.

She married him knowing she would never be his first choice. Aarav Malhotra never hide the truth- their marriage was convenient, not meaningful. She was suitable. Replaceable. Easy to ignore. So Kavya Rao never asked for love. Never crossed the line. Never expected him to look her way. Until one day... she stopped. She stopped waiting. Stopped caring. Stopped loving him. And that was the moment Aarav realized-he had just lost the only woman who had ever truly been his. Now she's walking away... and for the first time, he doesn't know how to make her stay.

Dr. Indiana "Indie" Miller never believed in fairy tales. How could she? Everything she accomplished was paid for with blood, sweat, and tears. Emancipated at sixteen, she attended medical school while juggling three jobs-and now she's completing her oncology residency. She never allowed herself the hope of being someone's first choice. Until her favorite patient introduces her to her grandson. Teddy Williams is everything she never dared to dream of. He's kind, steady, and completely devoted to her. Two years later, deeply in love and on the verge of an engagement, they're preparing to move across the country for Indie's dream job. Then Nana Ellie passes away. Without the woman who adored Indie there to shield her, Teddy's overbearing family begins crossing boundaries, convinced Indie isn't the right woman for him. But his childhood best friend-and ex-girlfriend-Lily? She's perfect. They grew up together. Their mothers are best friends. To everyone else, it looks like the perfect second-chance love story. But Indie is in the way, and the family does whatever it takes to make sure that she feels unwelcome. As the pressure builds and the disrespect becomes impossible to ignore, Teddy finds himself caught between the family he was raised to put first... and the woman he loves more than anything. He chooses wrong. And he loses Indie. Quickly, he realizes his mistake and discovers just how deep his family machinations go. Will it be too late to prove to Indie that she is his one and only choice? Because Indie Miller is done waiting for a fairy tale. This time, she's going to make one for herself. TROPES: ⚠️ OW drama ⚠️ emotional manipulation ⚠️ GROVEL ⚠️ strong but kind FMC ⚠️ gentle giant MMC ⚠️ no cheating ⚠️ HEA with original couple

She woke up believing she was eighteen... but the world insisted she belonged to someone else. Dragged from the streets into a life she doesn't remember, Alessia Romano is forced to face a truth she refuses to accept-a cold, powerful husband, a child who calls her "Mommy," and a marriage already breaking apart. Matteo De Luca has loved her once. Now, he barely tolerates her. To him, her memory loss is just another lie... another cruel game in a long line of betrayals. But something is different this time. She's softer. Warmer. Real. And when their son begins to hope again, Matteo is forced to confront the one thing he swore he wouldn't- What if the woman he hates... is finally becoming the one he fell in love with?

He was a scholarship student with soft eyes and quiet dreams. The other was power, fear, and cruelty wrapped in privilege. What began as bullying that shattered dignity turned into a journey of guilt, growth, and slow redemption. Through pain, silence, regret, and time, two broken souls are forced to confront the damage of the past and the possibility of healing. This is not a love story born from kindness.It is a love earned through change, patience, and choice. • He broke him once & spent a lifetime learning how not to. • From fear to forgiveness, from silence to love. • Not a fairytale. A redemption. A slowburn BL filled with angst, accountability, emotional depth, and a hard-won happy ending-where love doesn't erase wounds, but learns how to live with them.

"Don't contact me if you're dying." When Keith Ingram utters those cruel words to his new wife, he doesn't know how much he'll come to regret them. For years, Ella Bryce has loved Keith from afar. When a contract marriage gives her one chance at happiness, she vows to make him see her-even though the scars of her past make her efforts fraught with pain. But just as her devotion begins breaking through his guarded heart, devastating lies shatter their fragile bond. Broken and discarded, Ella rebuilds her life from the ashes, determined to live on her own terms. She is no longer the unseen girl he left behind. Years later, Keith storms back into her life-colder, harder, and more ruthless than ever. He thinks he knows the truth about their past. He is wrong. Now, Keith must face the reality of what he destroyed. Fate has given him a second chance to see the woman he was blind to, but the road to redemption is paved with secrets. Will he make the same mistake twice... or can he win back the wife he so carelessly threw away? ----------------------------------------- THE MENDED HEARTS SERIES Book 1: The Unseen Bride (Keith & Ella) ← You are here Book 2: The Debts We Don't See (Marcus & Celeste) Each book is a complete standalone with guaranteed HEA. Read in any order, but connect for the full family saga. Trigger warning: This story contains emotional abuse, gaslighting, and family abuse.

Everyone believed we were untouchable. An empire built on loyalty. A love that looked stronger than anything the world could throw at us. I trusted him with my life. What I didn't realize was that behind the smiles and promises, something was already breaking. Secrets were forming. Lies were being told. And the man I loved was about to make a choice that would destroy us both. Because every ruin begins with a fall. Saint of Ruin: Before the Fall is the story of what happened before everything collapsed.

"Leave me alone, Azlan," Shahana choked out, her voice tight with anger and despair. "I'm not going anywhere with you." Ignoring her pleas, Azlan reached for her wrist, his grip firm but not brutal. Shahana flinched, the memory of countless similar moments flashing before her eyes. She tried to pull away, but his hold was unwavering. Desperate, she cast a pleading glance at her father, who stood frozen, his face a mask of conflicting emotions. His wife reached out to comfort him but was stopped by a subtle shake of his head. "Azlan, listen to me," Shahana said, her voice shaking. " I don't want to be in this relationship anymore. I want a divorce." The words hung heavy in the air, met with a tense silence. Azlan's jaw clenched, his eyes hardening. He wouldn't let her go, not without a fight. Yet, amidst the fire of his determination, a flicker of pain flickered across his face. Shahana, emboldened by the spark of vulnerability, shifted her gaze towards her in-laws. "Baba," she pleaded, her voice trembling slightly. "Please ask Azlan to stop. I don't want to leave with him." Azlan's father, a man known for his calm demeanor, took a hesitant step forward. "Azlan," he began, his voice measured. "Perhaps we should all..." Before he could finish, Azlan cut him off, his voice laced with a controlled fury. "No, Dad. This is a private matter. Let us handle it." Even in the heat of his emotions, respect for his family shone through. He may be a ruthless businessman, but he wouldn't disrespect his father, the one person he truly valued. However, on this issue, he was determined to have his way. Ignoring everyone, he marched towards his car, grabbed her arm, and ushered her into the passenger seat. Without a word, he started the engine and sped away.

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** After a great loss, Jake Bryant finds himself in Las Vegas. To fill the void in his heart, he searches for a woman's missing daughter and finds more than he bargained for. ***** Two years after his daughter was kidnapped, Jake Bryant meets a woman in desperate need of help. Seeing the opportunity to redeem himself, Jake probes Las Vegas's seemly underbelly to find the pimp responsible for abducting her daughter. But navigating Sin City's sex trade business proves tougher than Jake thought, and he finds himself digging his own grave at gunpoint. Can Jake find a way to escape? Or will his mistakes lead to more death? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** Jake Bryant must stop the criminal mastermind who orchestrated the murder of his best friend from killing his new family. ***** More dark secrets from Jake Bryant's past come to light. Dolan, the criminal mastermind who ordered the hit on Jake's best friend, Tom, is searching for evidence Tom collected against him for another murder - evidence Tom hid with his widow before his death. Desperate to bring Dolan to justice, Jake finds himself in a race against time to save the lives of those he loves. But with allies double-crossing him left and right, Jake must discover who he can trust before Tom's family is destroyed along with the evidence. Can Jake win the race or will he die just like his friend? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Book #1 in Sinful Series RUDRANSHxAADHYA "Do you know what I do with traitors?" His voice was hard but shaky, like he was barely holding back his rage. I shook my head, fear gripping me as I tried to stay still. His lips twisted into a cruel smile, amusement mixed with malice. "I make them regret it," he whispered, his breath warm against my skin. The knife hovered near my throat. My heart raced, each beat echoing my terror. I didn't dare move or breathe as his eyes searched mine for any hint of defiance. "But since you're mine, and I can't hurt you," he continued, his voice calm despite the heat of his breath, "I'll go after the one who dared to touch what's mine. He won't see the next sunrise." Tears filled my eyes, and I shook my head. A cold chill ran through me as his tone turned deadly. "I'll make him suffer," he promised darkly. "He'll beg for mercy, but by the end, he'll wish he never even looked at you." His lips brushed mine as he whispered, sending dread coursing through me. "And when it's done, you'll know how far I'll go to protect what's mine." I looked into his eyes, the horror of what was coming sinking in. There was nothing I could do to stop him. The storm was coming, and it would leave only destruction behind. Join Rudransh and Aadhya on their rollercoaster ride, where betrayal and mistrust threaten to tear them apart at every turn. In a world where loyalty is fleeting and the line between love and hate blurs, they must navigate the dark shadows of their pasts and the dangerous forces that conspire against them.

'A powerful Exorcist Angel whom finds himself stuck in Hell after his sudden desertion during an Extermination, due to having found out he had been manipulated by Adam into thinking he could be made into something greater, something important, should he follow his orders and do as he was told. Having no one to trust, no one to turn to, he's forced to spend his remaining time in hiding, fearful of the wrath and anguish of Hell's Sinners upon seeing an injured Exorcist. He then stumbles across a tall, whacky looking building with half a ship, a merry-go-round, and a radio tower sticking out of it. Little hope left and a half-step away from Death's door, the broken and bloodied Angel stumbles his way over, having no idea just how much this one decision would change his life.' Had this idea for a while now, and now that S2 of Hazbin got a trailer, and since I already referenced it in my Helluva Boss story, figured it was about time.

Why............after everything......why would you wanna LEAVE ME?!? (This is a continuation after the original writer decided to leave it yes they granted permission)

Naoto finds himself in the city after a devastating argument with his sister and her friends about his behaviors and obsession. Now alone, he finds it in himself to want to be better. Yet alone in a city full of new faces, he faces the challenge of succumbing back to his very own habits that had led to his own departure. Will he pull it through with the change he wants to see to himself or will he drag himself back to his own habits? Will he most importantly, find his own path and people, and truest to himself, love himself truly? Welcome to his ballad, the Ballad of a Brother. (This Fanfic will run along concurrent with the anime and will have brief mentions of events going on to grasp the event. Starts during the 63rd Tournament) Trigger warning; mentions of obsession and unhealthy behavior. (None of the characters except for my own original, and other original concepts belong to me. Girls und Panzer belong to Studio Actas)

He woke up to the sound of his own heart... silent. Fifty years after the fall of humanity's Golden Era, the last survivors hide behind towering walls, praying the horrors outside never learn to think. They're already too late. When an amnesiac stranger appears at the gates of Sector 5, the monsters don't attack. They follow him. As fragments of his past begin to surface, so does a terrifying truth: he isn't just connected to the Blight that destroyed the world... He is its origin. Now, in a world where vampires guard humans, werewolves fight beside soldiers, and the dead can learn to feel again, one man must decide what he is: The cure... Or the end of everything. (This book will have pauses in uploads due to another active book I am publishing making so please be patient and I hope you enjoy the rewritten version of sector 5)

Love isn't the cure. Fallen royalty Queen Lucienne is cursed with a beastly form. To become human again, she must pass three trials. But the trials are limited and failure has a cost. Clara is headstrong and spirited. When her brother is captured by the queen, Clara trades her freedom for his. If she can help break the curse, the queen will allow her to leave. But as their relationship complicates and the trials are increasingly brutal, breaking the curse is more challenging than she imagined...

Spectrum is in great trouble because his dark counterpart is close to complete possession over his body! In the midst of that excruciating pain Spectrum created a portal to another reality and escape as quickly as possible, but he only opened the door of more suffering in the world of Pokémon! Nine found new human friends he can truly trust despite he and Dark Spectrum can only use powers that Pokémon normally use! (This story is also based on Pokémon Legends Z-A game)

​One is a Prince who thinks the world is his stage. The other is a ghost's son who's spent his life hiding in the wings. Roderick is a Prince of sarcasm, silk, and secrets. Luke is the "Prince of Shadows," with a broken lineage and a silent, calculating gaze. When the Queen forces them on a journey together, neither expects to survive the other. ​He was supposed to be the Hero. He was supposed to be the Guard. But as they travel further from the palace, the line between hero and villain begins to blur. Can you truly fulfill a prophecy when your heart is full of spite? Or will the stars go out before they reach the end?

**Premise** In District 11 of the Irinia continent-a territory ravaged by anarchy, criminal gangs, and the indifference of neighboring governments-life offers no happy endings. When chance brings together a young farmer struggling to keep her ranch afloat and an ex-soldier marked by a past of blood and betrayal, both will discover that surviving is not enough: sometimes, all that remains is to find something worth fighting for.

Another cry echoed from Maegor's Holdfast while he spoke, loud enough to make my stomach twist despite my efforts to remain calm. But my mind was full of doubt and insecurities. Had I truly been that cold toward Maekar? Had I allowed distance and sharp words to grow into something my children now mistook for indifference, or worse, disdain. And Aerion... did they truly believe I hated the boy.