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  • VISUAL CONTRAST (CHRISTIAN STORY) by Born_of_God
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    Tega had her life perfectly balanced. As a successful banker in the heart of Lagos, her world was defined by clean ledgers, air-conditioned offices, and a clear path to the top. But God had a different currency in mind. One divine instruction pulls her away from the security of her career and drops her into the red dust of Mudeni, a forgotten village shrouded in ancient shadows and bound by a "Forbidden" decree. In Mudeni, the rules of the city don't apply. Tega finds herself trading her suits for strength as she faces off against Zokor, a deity that has held the village in a spectral chokehold for generations. But she isn't alone. In the heat of the battle, she meets Joshua, a missionary doctor who has been fighting in the trenches long before she arrived. Visual Contrast is a 40-episode journey of faith, warfare, and a love that was scripted in the heavens. It is the story of how a "Yes" can turn a shrine into a cathedral and a stranger into a soulmate. Witness the contrast between the life she knew and the life she was born for.
  • 𝗧𝘂𝗺 𝗛𝗶 𝗧𝘂𝗺 - [𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞] by Pixieewrts
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    𝑻𝒖𝒎 𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒈𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒏𝒊 𝒔𝒊 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒊 𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒚𝒂𝒏...... ❄️✨ 🔥 A Journey of Passion, Pain, and Unforeseen Love 🔥 In a world where discipline meets chaos, where ambition collides with destiny, and where past scars threaten the present-two contrasting souls find themselves entangled in a journey neither of them anticipated. 💖 Meet 𝐀𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐚 Aditi Mishra is a name whispered in admiration across the corridors of Class 11-a top-ranked student, a girl whose eyes reflect unyielding determination, whose laughter hides the weight of unspoken battles. But behind that fierce ambition lies something far darker-memories she has buried deep beneath layers of strength and silence. She doesn't let people in. Love, romance, or anything remotely close to vulnerability? They were never part of her carefully built world. But fate never asks for permission before rewriting someone's story. And Aditi's story is about to take an unexpected turn. 💫 Meet 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 A boy of discipline. A man of unwavering focus. The world sees a brilliant Class 12 student, a head boy with an iron will and a reputation of being untouchable. His philosophy? "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." With his dreams locked onto joining the Special Armed Forces, he allows no distractions-not even the whispers of admiration that follow him wherever he goes. Love is a weakness, an indulgence he cannot afford. He has spent years keeping emotions at bay. Until she crashes into his life.
  • Liberated Love by Pravarshanam
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    An arshi fan fiction but not a show based one. I tried to write a office romance based story revolving around our favorite arshi jodi. Just for a change here khushi is equally a head strong character like the Arnav we know. If you love to read pure romance, you can give it a try.
  • Redemption In Red by fan_fic_vantassle
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    Natasha had a child in The Red Room, who was briefly ripped from her right after she gave birth. All she knew was that her child was a little girl. Natasha thought they must have given her daughter to the government or worse... Until she'd caught wind of a girl in The Red Room that had the same last name and is the spitting image of her. Now, Natasha is with the other Avengers on a mission inside The Red Room to rescue her daughter. She walks down a long corridor carefully with Clint, the look of the building giving Natasha flashbacks that she has to hold back for now. Her only priority is rescuing you, her daughter. Clint and Natasha come across a room, lit up with red lights. A training room. Natasha sees all the girls dressed in dull red shirts, black tactical pants and black boots, all following orders in sync. She spots a small girl with bright ginger hair and icy blue eyes. A skinny little thing, your pants look way too big for you and you're the only one with a belt on to prevent them falling off. It's her daughter Anya Romanoff her three year old daughter.
  • 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐄'𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐑 || Winx Club by xOliwallyx
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    Everyone knows Musa. Her voice, her story, her place in Magix. But there's another girl quiet, distant, and nothing like the sister everyone recognizes. She moves along the edges of Magix with a different kind of magic, a different rhythm, and a life far away from Alfea's spotlight. This story follows her journey: the people she meets, the places she drifts through, and the quiet world she builds for herself beyond the noise. -------- Season 1: Completed ✅ Season 2: Completed✅ Season 3: Ongoing [started 19/12/2025] -------- Disclaimer: I do not own any characters, settings, or concepts from Winx Club. All rights belong to Rainbow S.p.A. and Iginio Straffi. Only my original characters and story additions belong to me.
  • Uptown Girl by fan_fic_vantassle
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    A Georgia catering single mom lands a job in Vancouver catering for the cast of Supergirl. A show that just happens to be her daughter's favorite. The story starts early morning when Lorelai (dressed casually in a carhartt t shirt, cargo shorts, and black converse, hair up in a high ponytail)is finishing putting up the breakfast menu. (Pancakes, waffles, toast, bagels, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee, juice, hot chocolate, cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, Nutella,syrup, chopped fruit, nuts, and whipped cream. Along with vegan options of everything.) Brianna is sound asleep in a chair Lorelai brought, wrapped up in a Supergirl blanket wearing a blue shorts, a red t shirt, and blue cones, her brown hair in pigtails, and tucked in her arms a supergirl build a bear.
  • ᴛʀɪᴘᴘɪɴɢ ᴏɴ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʀʜʏᴛʜᴍ  by Gleam_tales06
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    тяιρριиg σи уσυя янутнм (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)...♫ ♡Anay Mehra lives his life in a perfectly measured heartbeat...steady, controlled, and predictable. 》Topper, Perfectionist and Untouchable. At least...that's what everyone thinks. ••••But the truth is•••• Just one overly loud, chaotic, and impossible girl is disturbing his RHYTHM...🤧 ♡Ruhi Rathore is everything he tries to avoid [*TRIES key word.] 》Distraction, Noise and Trouble. Yet she is the only one he have ever wanted...😫 💌He is in love with her for years...Silently, Patiently and Completely. •••To Ruhi, Anay is- "Google Baba."••• Annoyingly perfect and calm to the point of frustration. Someone who never breaks but slowly... she started noticing the cracks. 🎀The way he remember the smallest things about her. 🎀The way he stays... even when she pushes everyone away. 🎀The way her chaos never seems to trouble him. And somewhere between arguments, late night studies and stolen glances😭 He started losing control to her chaos and she started finding comfort in his calm. He fell first and she will fall harder...🤌 🫀He spent years controlling his rhythm but she will ruin it beautifully. He will trip over her chaos and she will fall into his rhythm...💞 But when feelings remain unspoken...will they be able to find their way to each other???...👀 Or will stay trapped between what they feels and what they never says? Hop on to the sweetest story you will ever read!!!😁 ~Gleam_tales06...🤧🎀
  • 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒫𝓁𝒶𝓎 𝒪𝒻 𝒟𝑒𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓃𝓎  by stellarwrits
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    𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 1 𝙤𝙛 "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨" 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨! 𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆-𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮 has always been the girl who blends into the background. A shy, soft-spoken 19-year-old from a modest family, she has spent her life believing that love-grand, passionate, all-consuming love-is meant for someone else. Not her. On the other hand, 𝗔𝘃𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗮 is a man who stands out in every room. A charming, confident 24-year-old pilot born into privilege, he's spent his life soaring through the skies, seeking excitement in every adventure. But beneath the easy smiles and playful flirtations, he's searching for something real, something that anchors him. When a single swipe on a dating app throws them into each other's orbit, neither expects the connection to be anything more than a fleeting spark. Yet, as their late-night conversations turn into something deeper, as stolen glances grow into unspoken confessions, they begin to unravel each other's hearts in ways they never saw coming. But love isn't just about butterflies-it's about weathering the storm. As doubts and differences arise, will Shivanya see her own worth, and can Avyansh prove his feelings are real?
  • Home In Their Arms  by Raah_writes
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    Home in Their Arms The night everything burned, the Mirza family lost three souls - a mother, a son, and a newborn daughter. Zayn Mirza vanished into the shadows, carrying his sister and a promise no one ever heard. Years later, he is a man built from secrets and silence, living between power and danger, while raising his four-year-old sister, Inaaya, as his whole world. To Inaaya, Zayn is more than a brother - he is home, safety, and the arms she runs into with every laugh and every fear. Believed to be dead, the son they mourned lives on - protecting the daughter they never knew survived. When fate forces the past and present to collide, buried misunderstandings resurface, hearts are tested, and a fragile child becomes the bridge between broken souls. In a world ruled by secrets and shadows, one man's devotion and one four-year-old's innocent love redefine what family truly means. Because sometimes, home isn't a place. It's in their arms.
  • Embersteel: Legend Of A Warrior BlackSmith - Journey Arc by Jia_clan
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    In a world where the lines between the mortal and immortal realms are perilously thin, the fate of Jiang Feng-a young man destined for greatness-unfolds in ways that will shake the heavens themselves. Born to a humble blacksmith father, whose secrets run as deep as the forging of steel, Jiang Feng unknowingly harbors a dormant power that will set him on a path fraught with danger, revelation, and unimaginable potential. Reverse Cultivation, the forbidden art of the heavens; the relentless cycles of karma; divine retribution-these are the forces that shape his destiny, as well as the echoes of vengeance that reverberate across the cosmos. Armed with the legendary Celestial Dagger, Jiang Feng embarks on a perilous journey to ascend beyond mortal limitations, determined to claim his birthright as sovereign. Along the way, he must master the boundless powers of fate, confront inner demons, navigate treacherous political intrigues, and battle forces both seen and unseen. But even as his power grows, so too does the weight of his choices, for the universe will test him in ways no one could predict. "The concept of darkness shall cover the world!" "The Aetherion Dragon endures in chaos!" As his journey unfolds, Jiang Feng must face the chilling uncertainty of his own fate. Will he rise as the master of his destiny, transcending celestial conflicts to claim his rightful place among the gods? Or will the burdens of the trials he faces shatter him, consigning his name to the annals of forgotten tragedies? Blaze Eternal Flame Codex.
  • "𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚" by xyrielsz
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    "𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣?" A story in which a girl works at bofurin as thier medic/fighter. But the true question that most townspeople are concerned is whether that is a good environment for a girl to study/work in. "𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙤𝙗𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨..." The striking differences of the girl compared to the boys at bofurin were huge, how did a calm headed girl join a school filled with some hot tempered boys in protecting a town. However even if it isn't obvious, she has a hot tempered side to her as well. But she only lets it out if someone close to her is hurt or in danger. Does she have something she wants to fulfill? Or did she join for the thrill of it? [windbreaker x reader] written by: lululumine Rankings (Based on most impressive) #6 writer - 7/5/25 #7 ren - 11/9/24 #1 sou - 27/9/24
  • Only for you {Yandere boys x Female reader} by Highland25
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    Y/n was always excited for her senior year of high school. Applying for colleges, turning 18, prom, senior parties, graduating, and spending time with her best friend. Unfortunately, her ideal year is screwed up when the school's borders are redrawn. Suddenly her best friend is forced into another school, and five obsessed boys force their way into Y/N's life.
  • Sisters at Heart 2.0 (Season 2) by maddamsirffs
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    Check out "Sisters at Heart", Season one of this book to get a better hand at understanding this book. A story of three sisters finding their way in life through the love and support of each other. Catch Maya Mallik, the Agent cum Police Officer, the sound of her boots, reflecting her entry, makes the people straighten and quieten themselves in the room. Her aura and power is not to be ignored for. Believes in discipline, honesty and responsibility, has enculcated those values in her sisters, get's strict towards them to remind them to be in check. Haseena Mallik is the name, the entire Lucknow city is proud of, has made records in encounters but still prefers solving cases by jazbaat, what an irony, right? Well, that's her for you, full of mysteries that shock you with something you couldn't ever imagine. Follows Maya as her ideal, is her younger sister. Has a different way of parenting than Maya, can call her the mama bear for the youngest but can change in an instant depending on the situation. Karishma Mallik, the youngest and the most troublesome of the sisters, is in college. She somehow finds a mischievous way to do everything that often lands her in trouble with either of her sisters. The drama company of the trio. Is chirpy and ensures for everyone else to be the same around her. Both her sisters are ideal police officers for her, she respects and admires them the most. She wants to become like them, will be preparing for Police examinations as well. NOTE: It is highly recommended for you to completely read season one of this book before this to get an enhanced idea of why and what goes on. It is a continuation and you won't understand old references or relevance of behaviour if not acquainted with the previous book. This is a fiction based story. The characters have been influenced from the TV show Maddamsir. You are not allowed to repost the story at any cost.
  • Loving you is my biggest mistake ✨ by hope_0519
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    "I gave you my heart without a second thought ... and you left it without a reason." "you are my today and all of my tomorrows... until you turned into my biggest regret"
  • care for you by paper1planes
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    in a world where classification determines the path you take in life, will harper crumble under the nerves or will she embrace her newfound lifestyle. 🎁 started - 5/02/2025
  • Where Horses Run Free | [Ongoing] by DKSanocki
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    Renée Clark is a confident city girl who knows her stuff. All that's missing is love in her life. Her passion for interior design has earned her prestigious awards and has taken her all over the world to design hundreds of spaces of retail giants. When the heiress of a family horse ranch in rural Wyoming hires her to design the interior of their newly renovated property, Renee- along with her quirky boss and her spoiled shih-tzu- take residency at the ranch to help complete the intense remodeling project. While staying at Circle A Ranch, she meets the Allison family- whose lives revolve around horses, each other, and the visitors who come to stay at the ranch. One member of the family in particular catches the attention of Renée- Dennis "Denny" Allison. Denny was living his dream of being a rodeo star on the brink of greatness when a simple horse riding accident took his ability to walk only a year prior to meeting Renée. Falling for somebody- let alone with a classy city girl like Renée- was not even on his radar. He must become confident in himself if he wants to pursue her and get back to the person that he was prior to his accident and no longer be considered "hell on wheels." "Where Horses Run Free" is a story about love, family, horses, and redemption. Author's note: Hi reader!! I will try to post a chapter every Friday until it is completed! It is a story that is inspired by certain people in my life and also spending a lot of time with horses on my grandparents' ranch as a child. I'd like to dedicate this story to my Mamaw and Papaw. This one is for you. ♥︎ Top Rankings: #1 in wheelchair • 6/10/25 #1 in lifestyle • 1/18/26 #1 in job • 2/3/26, 2/21/26, 3/7/26 #1 in farm • 3/7/26
  • Embersteel: Legend Of A Warrior Blacksmith- Severance Veil Arc  by Jia_clan
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    The heavens tremble. Jiang Feng, the youngest Dark Sovereign, has defied destiny, mastering the laws of Darkness, Time, and Space. Yet, his ascent has only just begun. With a second soul - that of the ancient Aevium race - stirring within him, Jiang Feng embodies a power previously unimaginable, marked by the distinctive white locs of his otherworldly heritage. But the realms are in turmoil. The Severance Veil weakens, allowing the relentless Demon Race to pour into the mortal world. From above, the Immortal Realm prepares its own invasion, while the Beast and Soul Realms eye the unfolding chaos, ready to strike. Now, with his loyal Embersteel Wardens at his side, Jiang Feng must battle not only for his mortal home but for the very balance of the cosmos. As he navigates treacherous celestial politics and confronts ancient forces, he must embrace the full extent of his dual nature. Will his growing power be enough to unite the disparate realms against the encroaching darkness, or will the weight of a collapsing universe prove too great a burden, even for a sovereign? The fate of all creation rests upon the Embersteel.
  • Ghar by Dramatic_Darling
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    " Mujhe apna ghar miljata hai tujhme " Home isn't an address or a set of walls. It's someone who makes you feel like you belong... And sometimes it's just that one person who feels safe enough to argue with... and still stay the same. Two twins. One got the legacy, the luxury, the spotlight. The other got declared dead before he could even open his eyes properly. Tough luck. He somehow survives, accidentally finds comfort in the one man who was supposed to eliminate him (ironic, right?)... and just when life starts feeling almost stable... boom. Snatched again. Because in this family, secrets are inherited faster than property.
  • 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬  ( Volume one ) by thestoriestayuntold
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    "ℋℯ𝒶𝒹𝓁𝒾𝓃ℯ𝓈 𝓂𝒶𝒹ℯ 𝓉𝒽ℯ𝓂 𝓅𝓊𝒷𝓁𝒾𝒸. 𝒮𝒾𝑔𝓃𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓇ℯ𝓈 𝓂𝒶𝒹ℯ 𝓉𝒽ℯ𝓂 𝓅ℯ𝓇𝓂𝒶𝓃ℯ𝓃𝓉." He handed her divorce papers on their wedding night. She accepted them without flinching. ↳Kyraan Pratap Chauhan didn't do marriages. He did contracts. with an expiry date already signed. ⤿Rahee Advani didn't do vulnerability. She did silence. The kind that made people uncomfortable enough to look away. One arrangement. One year. One contract that was supposed to fix everything - except the two people inside it. He was cold because grief had made him that way. She was composed because life had left her no other choice. Neither of them was looking for something real. But some things don't wait to be looked for. ╰┈➤Amid Headlines and Signatures is a slow burn, gut wrenching story about two people who were never meant to stay - and everything that unraveled before they had to leave. Arranged marriage · Secret marriage · Grumpy x Grumpy · CEO x Brand Ambassador · Haters to Lovers · He Falls First and Harder · She Leaves. He Follows. Volume One: The Beginning of the End જ⁀➴ started on : 17 April 2026
  • Living With The Legends (BTS FANFICTION) by Levina_Littman3132
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    Manifesting the most unexpected miracles in life. A girl who wanted to find the meaning of her existence. In the quest to explore life, she sets out on a journey to an unknown land but not the way she wanted to. She came out of her house but with a baggage filled with a whole lot of emotions. She wanted her bad days to be over and as if the skies up above heard her voice, one plane ticket changed her life. She met the right people at the right time and all it took was 24 hours of miracles to change her life when she met the biggest boy band on earth, BTS. They were her saviours in the past and so she became a shield, a rock, and a safe place for them to hide in. They learned from each other, leaned on each other, and brought their worlds together. As she spent more time with the guys, she got to know that they were people before being world famous singers. They learned from each other, leaned on each other, and opened a new page in life.