Chicago Stories

Same personality= toxic love?

Benet just turned 18 and graduated high school . Benet's mom sent her down to Chicago to get to know her siblings on her father's side , or that's the reason she told Benet . While down there Benet finds herself in the same trouble she was getting into back home . But does Dayvon turn a bad situation into a good situation ?

Boy I love you, but it's fuck you cause you switched up!

Solenne a girl full of sunshine, always experience ordinary days. Not until she met Cae. What started as an ordinary friendship became the kind of love people rarely talk about-the quiet kind. The kind built from shared mornings, late-night conversations, and a thousand little moments that slowly become a home. For a while, it felt like they had all the time in the world. Then Cae left for Illinois. Distance wasn't supposed to change anything. They promised they would make it work. But as the months passed, the boy who once told Solenne everything began carrying his burdens alone. Until one morning, he ended everything. No explanation. No warning. Just a goodbye that left more questions than answers. Heartbroken and searching for closure, Solenne is forced to confront a painful possibility: maybe love isn't always enough to make someone stay. But some stories don't end where we think they do. And some goodbyes are hiding truths far greater than the heartbreak they leave behind. The Ordinary Days is a story about first love, missed chances, healing, and the ordinary moments that become unforgettable when shared with the right person. Because sometimes the greatest love story isn't about finding someone. It's about finding your way back to them.

Every girl dreams that after marriage, her husband will love her and fulfill her desires. But what if that dream never comes true? This story is about a girl who gets stuck in between- she can neither step out nor truly stay inside. Relationships are formed within an unknown silence, tied behind invisible walls. How will those relationships be healed? Unchosen Yet Loved

After pulling his sixteen-year-old sister, Alex, out of an unsafe home, Detective Jay Halstead is determined to give her life stability. But building a family isn't as simple as moving to a new apartment. Alex has spent years surviving on her own, and trusting Jay - really trusting him - doesn't come easy. Jay, protective to a fault, struggles to balance giving her space with keeping her safe. As they navigate the growing pains of their new reality, old wounds resurface, tempers flare, and the road ahead feels anything but smooth. But one thing is certain: neither of them is going anywhere. The Long Road Home is the sequel to The Long Haul, and while you could jump in here, you'll get the full weight of their journey by reading the first story.

Violet "Vee" Shelby is a freelance reporter trying to make it big, but it seems that Chicago is not yet ready for her frank boldness and early talent. Vee constantly sees the same scene replaying before her eyes: "We'll let you know," "Have you tried the gossip columns?", "A spot has just opened up in our fashion section." What would happen if Violet signed her investigations with a male name? What harm would it do to try? After all, her twin brother Sebastian is too busy chasing his dream in the kitchens of Paris to notice. This is the story of a somewhat unlucky reporter who will prove to the world that she is worthy of her aspirations, even if it means clashing with one of the biggest CEOs in the United States, Duke Orson. Enjoy, get mad, and be moved while reading this chick-lit with a flavor of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."

Everyone knows Abby Lee Miller is the "Dragon" of the dance world and owns the popular Abby Lee Dance Company set in Chicago, but to ten-year-old Armando Leonardo Miller, she's just Mom. While the ALDC dance moms whisper behind Abby's back, Armando is the loyal defender of his mother's legacy. Born and raised in The Windy City and raised in the wings of a stage, he's a unique mix of martial arts discipline and dance-floor flexibility. However, he finds himself in the crossfire of the rivalries between the moms as he navigates homeschooling and his bilingual heritage, the rivalry with the Candy Apples to the intense pressure of Nationals and a growing crush on his mother's dancer-Chloe Lukasiak. But he is ready to fight for Abby as he's the shield between her and the complaining moms.

For twenty-four-year-old Maya Vance, spending the summer in Chicago was never part of the plan. She preferred the comfort of her predictable routine, but her father, a demanding real estate developer, has set his sights on buying a luxury condominium high up in the iconic John Hancock Center. Accompanied by her mother and her adventurous photographer best friend, Chloe, Maya braces herself for a boring week of corporate property tours and legal paperwork.However, the 100-story monolith of black glass and steel hides an industrial secret that doesn't exist on any blueprint.During a technical detour through the corporate offices spanning floors 13 to 42, a routine family trip morphs into a vertical nightmare. A mysterious hacker hijacks the skyscraper's central mainframe, shutting down the transit grid, short-circuiting security doors, and trapping thousands of unsuspecting residents between floors 45 and 92. With cell signals completely dead and emergency services locked out on the streets below, the building's automated safety network is weaponized into a high-tech trap.Armed only with her father's architectural knowledge, Chloe's quick reflexes, and Maya's own problem-solving skills, the group is forced into the dark heart of the tower. Climbing through claustrophobic maintenance shafts and racing against localized airtight lockdowns, they must reach the primary server room on the 40th floor before the infiltrator gains total control of the sky.Can they save the vertical city before the giant's shadow permanently sets over Lake Michigan? Find out in this fast-paced urban thriller where suspense and vertigo collide in the Chicago skyline.

This is an ongoing story of psychological tension, suspense, resilience, and fragile truth. It explores the complexities of love, trauma, identity, and power. Set in modern-day Chicago, the story follows Alexis Nicole 'Lexi' DeLuca, chef and owner of a catering company, Lexi's Table. Built from years of grit, sacrifice, and determination, her business is one of the few things that is hers. To the outside world, Lexi's life and her marriage appear grounded and resilient-carved out of hardship. But behind closed doors, it's a different story. James Angelo DeLuca, a decorated firefighter, respected, and charming- everything people admire. A man others trust and who commands effortlessly. A man who, once upon a time, showed Lexi true love but now the warning signs have become a five-alarm fire. What began as subtle red flags-jealousy disguised as protectiveness, intensity mistaken for passion-has evolved into a suffocating reality. At home, James is unpredictable, controlling, and increasingly dangerous. Accusations. Affection. Isolation. Intimacy. And the life they once built together begins to feel like a carefully constructed cage. Still, leaving isn't simple. Not when faced with the person she known forever and fell in love with compared to the imposing husband he is today. History runs deep and leaving safely and wanting to leave are two very different things. Lexi begins secretly taking boxing classes-small steps toward reclaiming control of her own body, her safety, her strength, and it's there that someone takes notice. Zander Maxwell Carter. A self-made tech CEO with a sharp mind and a guarded past, Zander recognizes something in Lexi. Having grown up in a home shaped by violence; he knows fear. Zander doesn't believe in fate. And he doesn't walk away....and when he really wants something or someone he won't stop. Secrets unravel. Lines blur. And the cost of staying silent grows heavier. And when devotion becomes dark it's something more dangerous than hate.

"You got me, Ma'?" he asked, lifting her up and tossing her over his shoulder. "Mhm." She mumbled Intoxicated. "You gon' let me fall?" he asked, carrying her up the steps to her apartment. "No bae'." She chuckled dozing off. "Mhm, you bet' not," he muttered, sliding his hand into her back pocket to grab her key. "You got me forever, yeen' gon' lemme' fall ma'?" He asked walking in her apartment sliding his shoes next to the door. "Hmm?" He asked again noticing she was dozing off. "I gotchu 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑, baby," she muttered sleepily as she watched him take off her shoes. "Mhm, 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑." He repeated as a smirk grew on his face.

Aubrey grew up in the shadows of the streets, rising into one of the most powerful drug lords in the city. Taylor grew up beside him - his childhood best friend, his high school sweetheart, and now a sworn officer of the law. Bound by a past neither of them can walk away from, they've managed to keep their love alive deep into their late twenties. But their world is fragile, built on lies, secrets, and quiet deals made in the dark. She's supposed to bring men like him down. He's supposed to stay far from women like her. Yet they can't let go. As Aubrey expands his empire and Taylor risks everything to protect him, the walls start closing in. Friends turn into threats, enemies circle closer, and one wrong move could expose everything they've fought to hide. How long can a love like theirs survive when the badge and the streets are destined to collide?

One drink, one mistake. One is filled with guilt, while the other is distraught after finding out devastating news her husband is oblivious to until after the tragedy. Each questions their life as it flashes before their eyes. Happy birthday they would usually say though there isn't much happy about this. tw: this story contains scenes of kidnapping and abuse All characters other than Crimson are owned and created by wolf entertainment

​"Who even-?" ​Jia Nazar didn't want to be in Chicago, she didn't want to be at a hockey game, and she definitely didn't want a purple bruise blooming on her temple. She's a straight-A UCLA student who likes logic. Hockey is pure, chaotic sensory overload. ​"I was the one who shot the puck. I'm sorry." ​Connor is the league's rising star, hidden behind a caged helmet and a wall of stoic silence. His life is entirely empty apartments and post-game aches. But one bad shot changes his entire Sunday routine. ​She's a communications major who won't say more than one word to him. He's the guy who almost knocked her out. Toss in her overprotective brother, a shared Sunday breakfast tradition, and a view of each other's apartments from across the street, and Connor's carefully structured world is about to get completely blindsided. ​The ice might be cold, but the tension between them is about to boil over.

A girl who comes to America to get away from everything and make a new start... And a lonely boy trying to solve the mystery behind his mother's unknown disappearance. These two young people, whose paths cross in this foreign country, will change each other's destiny while uncovering the dark secrets of the past. Where do the clues lead? Will the truth be found, or will everything become even more dangerous?

Hidden behind a fabricated identity, the last heir of a fallen dynasty enters a dangerous pact with the son of her enemy. (this is the modified version of De Luca, which i had decided to drop due to unforseen circumstances...) updation on sundays.

Two young men, grappling with childhood trauma, navigate the complexities of young adulthood while being in love. However, they deny that aspect of themselves to the world.

𝙄 𝘼𝙄𝙉'𝙏 𝙇𝙐𝘾𝙆𝙔, 𝙎𝙈𝙊𝙆𝙀. 𝙄'𝙈 𝘾𝙐𝙍𝙎𝙀𝘿 Celeste 'Lucky' King were the SmokeStack Twins guilty pleasure. They knew each other since they were kids. Always looked out for each other, took care of each other. But there were always unresolved feelings in this trio. It was clear as day both Smoke and Stack had a thing for Lucky, they couldn't hide it for the life of them. Now, 7 years after the trios disappearance from Mississippi, they're back now. But all of them are in deep shit. And Lucky... she ain't so Lucky anymore.. Smoke X Fem Oc X Stack (Love Triangle)

Connor Bedard FanFic

━━╋ 𝘏𝘌 𝘗𝘙𝘖𝘔𝘐𝘚𝘌𝘋 control. She promised patience. But love was never the problem-it was what he becomes when he's hungry. What happens when she reaches her breaking point... and he stops feeling anything at all?