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  • Kissing Is the Easy Part by rainbowbrook
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    It started on Wattpad and now it's hitting the screen. Read the original story that inspired the film and then watch KISSING IS THE EASY PART February 13th on Tubi. KISSING IS THE EASY PART is published by Wattpad Books. Please order from the link in my profile. *** Being beautiful might as well be Flora Morgan's only talent. Some of the words she hates include economy class, second-hand clothes, and budget. She likes fashion, dating, not being on time and getting what she wants - until she meets Sean, who is like the clock striking midnight; he erases all her magic power. He is as mature and sophisticated as the dark roasted coffee he drinks, while she is like a lollipop: colorful, dazzling on the outside but empty calories and artificial sweeteners on the inside. The attraction is instant, but getting a kiss is only the first step. To keep their fire burning, they must accept each other's differences and decide if what they're building is strong enough to survive trials, jealousy, expectations, and the fear of becoming someone they no longer recognize.
  • • His Obsession • by Its_mygalaxy
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    " You can't do this to me please " , exclaimed she fearfully . " I can sweetheart , I can " , he said coldly pointing a GUN towards her " But you said you loved me then noooo you can't cheat me noo you can't , I am sure so.. someone is forcing you I...I " , " Shut Up " , she flinched at his tone " No you can't Ahhhhhhh " , A Gun Shot was heard !! He is Fire She is Ice He is Arrogant She is Sweet He is Cold Hearted She is Kind He is a person with No Heart , No Mercy , No Kindness She is a person with Joyful Nature , Beautiful Heart Hey Yeah Welcome Peeps !! Welcome to " His Obsession " A story between the two poles who are totally different from each other , what happens when they cross their Paths Will her Love tame his demons !! If you came till here then give my book a chance , I will try my level best not to disappoint you guys . Well I am a person who is fond and a Fan of reading novels and here I go first time writing a story . Well I am hell nervous about my first book ever and the response of my Audience but I will give my best . So yeah I welcome you all Ps : English is not my first language so nth grammatical mistakes could be found so already sorry for that , hahahah
  • Tell me you hate me by CIATRAINEDBABY
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    Dedicated. Ruthless. Focused. Kian Torres has one goal, go pro. No distractions, no drama just soccer. Driven. Stubborn. Unbothered. Madelyn Jones has her sights set on College. Whether the ball gets her there or not, she's going. They've been childhood rivals for as long as anyone can remember-constantly bickering, constantly battling, and constantly in each other's way. Enemies with chemistry they refuse to acknowledge. But when their friend group starts shifting and a coach forces them to team up, the line between hate and something else starts to blur. What happens when tension turns electric-and neither of them are ready for the fallout? Will it end in disaster... or something they never saw coming? Highest ratings --------- #1 rival #1 captains #2 friendswithbenefits #1 friendgroup #1 enemies #2 highschoolromance #3 childhoodsweethearts #1 friendsandfamily #2 mutualpining #10 rivalry #3 enemieswithbenefits #1 academic
  • Sunehri Kahani - Between the Lines by LRD_Aliz
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    Three siblings, with a unique bond, bound by an unexpressive love. Zaara, cheerful youngest, longing for acknowledgement; Veer, the teasing confidant; and Viren, the stoic guardian. Their carefully constructed world is about to crack, because Zaara seeks attention and love. Get ready for a ride of unspoken emotions, laughter and heartbreaks! Chapter 4: "For me?" a two year old Zaara asked, her vocabulary still limited but growing daily. "For Zaara?" "Yes, pari," Viren confirmed, kneeling beside her. "All for you. This is your special place." Zaara clutched the unicorn to her chest, then spun in a wobbly circle, taking in every detail of her new domain. Her joy was palpable, radiating from her in waves that seemed to lighten the very air around them. "Pretty," she declared, pointing to the fairy lights twinkling above. "Stars!" "Yes, stars," Viren agreed, his throat tight with emotion. "Just for you." Chapter 15: A smug grin tugged at her lips. This was it. They were finally getting close to proving that Chachu wasn't the villain everyone thought. Just as she hit send, a shadow loomed over her. "Zaara." Her fingers froze mid-air. That voice. That tone. Dread crept up her spine like a slow, merciless tide. She turned, ever so carefully, phone slipping behind her back. Veer stood at the door, arms crossed, jaw set tight as steel. His eyes-God, his eyes. Cold, sharp, already drilling into her with silent accusation. He knew. Her mouth went dry. "Bhai?" "Phone." Zaara tried for her best clueless act. "K-kya phone?" Veer took a step forward, towering over her, his presence suffocating. "Jo tu chhupa rahi hai." His tone was too calm. The calm before a storm that was about to hit full force. Zaara swallowed. Think. Lie. Bluff. Run. None of those would work. She was doomed....
  • Forever Raine ✔️ by infinity-squared
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    Raine Woods thought her life would always be like the rain: gloomy, gray and undesired. She was lonely and quiet , living with the bitter memories of tragic past. But little did she know that there was a man out there. A man who was in love with the rain. Xavier Thorn, every women's dream and every man's enemy. Billionaire, CEO. He's got everything, yet he nothing at all. Comparing himself to his name, he considers his life as painful and unwanted as a thorn. But little did he know that roses needed their thorns to protect them. And one day, he found his rose. And he promised to be her thorn. He would protect her. Even if it meant risking his shattered heart. What happens when a sweet, lonely girl runs into a dark, powerful man? Will a deadly Thorn be able to protect something as delicate as Raine? Will Raine be able to give whatever is left of her broken heart to a man known as trouble? Will they risk it all or let go? Follow the journey of Raine and Xavier as they venture out on a voyage full of shocking confessions, heartbreaking pasts, betrayals, and pain, only to find that love is waiting at the finishing line for those who stick long enough to reach it. * * * "Forever Raine. I want forever and I want it with you." --------------- Book 1 in the Forever series ***#3 in love*** ***#1 in Young Love*** ***#15 in Billionaire*** ***#8 in CEO***
  • ♡ The Ruins of Dawn ♡ by evie44c
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    Since forever it's always just been 13 year old Amelie and her Mum. They may not have been rich in money but they were rich in happiness and they were really close. Everything changes when Amelie's mum gets married to a rich guy she supposedly met at a pub, their lives are flipped upside down and Amelie is forced to move away from the home she knows and loves to New York to move in with him and his 5 sons- soon to be step brothers. How will Amelie cope when she starts to lose her mum to money and alcohol altogether? Will all the lies and harsh truths break her and make suffer alone or will she manage to find comfort in her 5 new Step - Brothers? ~ achievements!! #1 in stepbrothers #6 in mansion #8 in hope
  • His Lilly ✓ by TamaraKibbi
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    "I'm changing school and that's it," I yelled at Alexander. "over my dead body" he glared at me. "what's wrong with you" I glared back at him. "you will not leave me," he yelled back. Belle Lilly king, is a 17-year-old girl, she's sweet, caring but can be mean when she wants to, unless it's Alexander. Alexander Ace Adams is a 18-year-old selfish and spoiled boy who hates Belle for no reason. They have been enemies since the moment Alexander moved to Belle's school in 3rd grade. They hate each other, all because Alexander makes fun of Belle. Will Alexander stop hating Belle? will he stop making fun of Belle? started:May 10, 2021 finished: November 17, 2022.
  • 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 by rosiepos1e
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    (Previously known as The Lost) Betrayal is nothing new to the Łabanowski siblings. Neither is abandonment. So when the eldest two disappear on the triplets' tenth birthday, it really shouldn't take them by surprise. Five years later: the remaining eight are all grown up and trying to move on with their lives when, suddenly, it is announced that the family will be reuniting. No one will be welcoming the brothers home with open arms, that's for sure, but when threats become reality and lives are at stake, they will be forced to put aside their differences once and for all.
  • The Black Section's Princess (PART ONE) [EDITING] by sinnerlx
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    EDITING. Expect some changes. COMPLETED | TBSP PART ONE Aeriz Jade L. Gozon A girl who was tired of running. She just want to be loved by her parents, but destiny was cruel. Instead, destiny let her to meet the people who'll change her beliefs in life. But being comfortable with them feels like she's digging their grave.
  • The Bad Boy and the Piano Girl (Book #1) by simplywonders
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    Every high school girl's dream is to be the best dressed, have a perfect boyfriend and be the next prom queen. Well that is everyone except Heidi... Heidi Thompson is a seventeen year old teenager whose life revolves solely around her piano and getting to Julliard- the best music school in the country. With her best friends and brother by her side, surviving the year will be a piece of cake- or will it? Enter Landon Knight. After spending two years in boarding school, the school's star basketball player is back. His attitude and magnetic charm pull all girls towards him except Heidi who has no idea as to who Landon is. What Heidi didn't know is that Landon, the boy she never knew existed, would change her world so quickly. But maybe we all need some change once in a while. All Rights Reserved- ©simplywonders seriously if you copy this book you'll be in deep shit so don't risk it! :)
  • Now or Never by ZoeThedgely
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    Thomas is in his last year of high school. He's captain of the basketball team, pre-emptively invited to all the parties this year, and about to finally ask out his crush, Mia. It's gonna be a great year. Bailey is his best friend. He's smart, studious and loyal. He's also on the basketball team and he knows Thomas better than anyone. Oh, and he's in love with Thomas. That ought to make things interesting. ~ "Not funny, Tom." "Very funny, Bails." He raises his eyebrows in amusement at the nickname. "Bails?" "Well what would you call you?" I ask defensively. "I don't know. Lee?" "Do you want me to call you Lee?" "Nah." "Then that wasn't a very helpful suggestion, was it?" "It doesn't have to be. I shouldn't have to come up with my own nickname." "Well how am I supposed to do it?!" "I came up with yours!" "It's literally the first syllable of my name. It's not that amazing." He shrugs nonchalantly. "I don't hear anyone else calling you Tom." "That's because..." Huh. I actually don't know why that is. I don't let anyone else call me Tom because I have some vague memory of my father calling me Tom, but somehow it's okay when Bailey does it. Because Bailey's nothing like him. He would never leave me. **This is a spin off of Since Forever but can be read as a stand-alone.
  • Playing Matchmaker by summercalling
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    ❝ One day your Prince will come. Mine just took a wrong turn, got lost, and is too stubborn to ask for directions. ❝ Nova Lockheart is tired of being "Resident Cupid" at Octavia High. Having never had a proper boyfriend, Nova's two best friends, Nate and Emily, set out to play a game of matchmaker, to finally get the matchmaker a boyfriend. Too bad the arrow shot through Tyler Bradford's heart - the boy known for breaking them, and the boy Nova is completely and utterly 'in hatred' with. Two stubborn individuals, a tonne of sexual tension, and with the works of two best-friends-turned-lovers, Nova and Tyler have no idea what they have coming for them. Copyright summercalling © Teen Fiction #7
  • ✨Stubborn Love ✨ by Sunshinewrits
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    Book#1~The Love series  ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ This book is for those ,who thinks Teenage love is just a waste of time.It is a mistake which people done in their adolescence,but this book reminds that teenage love is also one of the most beautiful feeling in the world,the feeling of first crush and love which is undescribable.  ̄ ̄⁠ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ Two teenagers who are not aware of their feelings but still caught themselves attracted towards each other.But destiny prepared something unexpected for both of them and bound them with a special relation 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠。⁠. Aarohi ლ Shivansh Nidhi ლAniket Komal ლRaj AvikaლDarsh 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠. #1 in storytelling. (22/1/25) #2 in 2024 (18/8/25) #1 in multicouple (14/10/25) #1 in indianstories. (24/12/25) #3 in childmarriage. (2/1/26) #2 in 2024 (8/1/26) #2 in 2024 (31/1/26) #2 in friendship. (3/2/26) #1 in childhoodsweethearts (3/2/26) #1 in multicouple. (3/2/26) #3 in friendship. (4/2/26) #2 in softlove. (4/2/26) 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+。⁠.゚⁠+。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚⁠+⁠ 。⁠.゚ Starting date- 6 December 2024 Ending date-
  • How He Fell by sxreya
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    C O M P L E T E D ☙❦❧ "Who would ever love Medusa?" "The blind," he whispered. ☙❦❧ She was a daughter worth nothing in a family worth everything. They didn't want her and she was hurt. Neglected. On the other side of the same spectrum stood him. Being taken advantage of does a number on many. A childhood is something almost no one forgets and he'll never forget his. So he took his anger out on the punching bag in the abandoned building each night. He can't hold all those frustrations in. Two people broken beyond repair. One too scared and one too angered to just want to be any longer. But one day, they stumble upon each other. And Maddox Lohan knew he had to save Evelyn Moreau from the same fall he would not be able to escape. But was it fair? To show someone a life worth living when he himself did not want to live? ☙❦❧ 1/11/18 - 10/17/19 [ COMPLETED ] [ 4 pre-chapters + 35 chapters + epilogue ] #1 in young adult reads (8/12/19 - 9/20/19) #1 in boxer (8/23/19 - 9/19/29) #2 in teen romance (05/01/20-05/03/20) #29 in teen fiction (03/13/20-03/15/20) Cover by @xtruebeautyx Copyright ©
  • 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 ♡  by TaleweaverEmber
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    𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 ~𝑨 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 •⋆°.☾⋆.ೃ࿔*:⋆𐙚 𝐕𝐈𝐇𝐀𝐀𝐍 ♡ 𝐑𝐔𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐊𝐀 Ruhanika, a quiet introvert with a passion for books and study. She thrives in the world of words, finding solace in the pages of her favorite novels. Shy and reserved, but don't be fooled-when it comes to her loved ones, she's feisty and stands her ground. Vihaan, a fun-loving extrovert who dominates both the social scene and academics. His infectious energy brightens up even the dullest of classrooms. Despite being a backbencher, he always manages to be the top student. Now, what will happen when Ruhanika's quiet world clashes with Vihaan's lively personality, creating an unexpected whirlwind of emotions? Will their rivalry turn into an unexpected romance, filled with surprising twists? Let's delve into their story...!! 𝐀 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐦-𝐂𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞..!(⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠) --------------------------------- ✿𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: 。⁠.゚𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐗 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭 。⁠.゚𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 。⁠.゚𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐗 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 。⁠.゚𝐇𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 。⁠.゚𝐑𝐨𝐦-𝐜𝐨𝐦 。⁠.゚𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 。⁠.゚𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 -------------------------------- Give this story a chance I am sure you won't regret it...!! Don't come to a conclusion before at least reading 15 chapters..!! DON'T COPY OR REPOST MY STORY🚫
  • This Girl by Abs_kebabs05
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    I turn around and look into his blue eyes, searching them. When I'm certain that he's not lying, butterflies erupt in my stomach and I gulp audibly. His fingers move from playing with the tips of my hair to my cheeks. I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him closer. His other hand moves from my waist to my jawline and he trails his thumb along my bottom lip. He pulls my face closer until I can smell his minty breath. His eyes close and so do mine. My head tilts to the side slowly and I feel his lips on mine. *** Natalie Bennett: a sassy 17-year-old, who, after leaving her home in Paris, starts at Lakewater high in America. Natalie is humble, sarcastic and smart, funny and forgiving. She complains when she has to wear dresses, heels and make-up and she can't stand annoying fake girls. Alex Collins: cocky, egocentric, and a magnet to the female race, that is, all girls except Natalie, who can't stand him. Alex is a player, a model, and a singer. His family is rich. He's the definition of a bad boy, but behind those ray bans hides an intelligent soft side. But when they unexpectedly bump into each other both Natalie and Alex begin to realize there might be more layers to the other than they expected. Unedited Enjoy reading! *** This book is amazing by far one of the best books I've ever read!!!! :) @DeaChloe LOVED IT SOOOO MUUCHHH!!!!😻😻🥺🥺🥺. You're an amazing writer honestly, it will forever be one of my absolute favorite books.❤️ @ShadowRose99 OMG I LOVED THIS BOOK❤❤ thankful so much for distracting me during quarantine because I have been struggling with my mental health slot during this but this book has helped me be distracted so thankful so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ @Elcoopz
  • forever and always hers by drishtiftw
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    At this elite high school, reputations are built early and last names carry weight. On the surface, life runs on discipline, achievements, and perfectly polished routines but underneath, it's competitive, unpredictable, and full of feelings no one quite knows how to handle. Reyaan Singhania and Vihaan Oberoi are two of the most talked-about names on campus. Reyaan, the calm and distant head boy, leads with quiet control, while Vihaan, the sports captain, wins people over with charm and easy confidence. Different in every way, their friendship is built on loyalty, trust, and years of standing side by side . Myra Oberoi and Kiara Singhania shine just as brightly in their own worlds. Myra, the confident vice head girl, knows how to own a room. Kiara, the brilliant topper and cultural club head, seems perfectly put together. They don't naturally fit into each other's lives - and at first , they don't try to. But shared responsibilities, family ties, and everyday school chaos keep bringing them together. What starts as rivalry slowly turns into reluctant understanding ... then something softer, warmer, and harder to ignore. Because sometimes, the person you compete with ends up seeing you the most clearly. This is a story about pressure and expectations - but also laughter in corridors, late realizations, unexpected friendships, and the kind of feelings that make growing up confusing ... and a little magical.
  • What A Lie Looks Like |  ✓ by lau_matthews
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    Sephine Montgomery. She moved to get away. Away from her past where she was someone else. But now she's different. Now she's nice. But that was before someone she never thought she would see again appears. And the one person that seems to hate Tessa more than she does is Hayes. Hayes Benson. He used to be nice. But that was before Tessa. After Tessa? He breaks girls' hearts to avoid breaking his own again. And now she's back. And the one person that seems to hate Tessa more than he does is Sephine. Book one in the What A Lie Looks Like series! This is a two part book! Part one focuses on the characters in high school and part two is them as adults seven years later! T/W: drugs and assault
  • Snow (A Snow White Remix) by CayleighKennedy
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    In Sarias, a kingdom where music is magic and your rank on Musetunes is everything, talented young songwriter Nora Davis has a problem-seven of them, in fact. Forced by her scheming stepmother to ghostwrite songs for her stepsister Felicity and her six friends, Nora is barely keeping her life, and her enrollment in a prestigious music school, together. If she refuses her family's wishes, her stepmother will destroy her father's legacy. But if she keeps living for everyone but herself, an opportunity to show her talent in a songwriting contest run by one of the kingdom's hottest music producers will disappear forever. Together with Eli, a handsome musician connected to the royal family who refuses to let her push him away, Nora must find the courage to stand up for herself and take on her stepfamily, before everything she's ever dreamed of is hidden away in the pages of her songbook forever. Content warning: This story contains descriptions of suicide that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.