Tender Stories

Aspen Royal moves back into her late father's crumbling farmhouse, carrying grief, dust, and too many memories to count. When Kira-her childhood best friend she hasn't spoken to in five years-reappears, everything Aspen thought she'd buried starts to resurface. Between half-renovated rooms, shared sunsets, almost-kisses, and the fear of ruining what they've found again, Aspen and Kira must decide if some connections are worth the risk. A slow-burn sapphic romance about grief, healing, and finding home in unexpected places. ⚠️ Content Warnings: Grief / loss of a parent Mentions of death (non-graphic, off-page) Injury (broken leg) Hospital / medical scenes (non-graphic) Emotional vulnerability Mild anxiety / stress Descriptions of an abandoned or decaying house (mess, pests) OTHER: No graphic violence No sexual content (romance-focused, fade-to-black) No self-harm or suicide theme Author's Note: This is a slow-burn, character-driven story. Updates Tuesdays & Saturdays. Be kind - this is my first long project 💛

Grey was heaving a normal day at college, when he unexpectedly was brought back to high school due to an arrival of someone he never wanted to see again. Linyu and him used to be close which was a new for grey as he rarely let people close to him so what the hell happened that he would have such a reaction?

Ade had never imagined leaving her country, let alone finding herself in another. Yet here she was months later, standing at the edge of a romance she had never known, one she never expected to need. Especially so far from home. All it took was ten minutes for him to find her.

When soft meets tense, hearts collide. Eli is quiet, gentle, and careful with his feelings. Noah is confident, dramatic, and struggles to show vulnerability. From a chance seating in a lecture hall to rainy walks, coffee dates, and quiet confessions, they navigate the fragile, tender moments of first love. Will fear and insecurities keep them apart, or can trust and care spark a love that lasts? A slow-burn BL romance about trust, emotional growth, and finding comfort in each other's presence.

"I don't want to lose you Tae" - Yoongi "As long as we have each other, you'll never lose me. I promise." - Taehyung

"Yoonie?" - Tae "Hmm..." - Suga "Can I keep you?" - Tae "You'll always have me..." - Suga

She didn't plan to fall apart, but maybe breaking was the only way to find something real. Between the quiet corners of Rome and the noise of New York, she begins to piece herself back together, one memory, one heartbeat, one hour at a time. Tender Hours is a story about love that lingers, loss that reshapes you, and the beauty of beginning again. #1 ArtGallery - 24 Nov #1 WomenWriters - 24 Nov #89 NewYork out of 30.9K stories - 24 Nov

VOWS AND SECRETS BOOK I ABHIMANYU KAPOOR He is rude, Cold, Emotionless and Unpredictable. A well settled businessman. He is also set for an arrange marriage after 3 years of continuous rritating insistence from his family. ROSHNI SHRIVAS She is kind, mature, introvert and Soft. She doesn't have a habit of speaking much. She runs a successful Bakery and find a solace in baking. That's her place. She is set for an arrange marriage. Why? Because she doesn't have a choice. He is unbreakable, Emotionless and Cold; She is sweet, Soft and Silent. Both Holds a past. Dark and Painful. Both suffers wounds. Both are in suffering. Two individuals. Completely contrast and an Arrange Marriage. What can go wrong? A lot. Secrets Unravels, Truths disclosed, Past Resurfaced and What remained ahead was pain Fight and Suffering. All of it ends with two conclusion. Either Breaking or Healing. Because Love.... as much it conquers, It ruins. Is beautiful, but also dark, Can heal, but can also tear you Apart.

"Join me on a heartwarming journey of Sean, a pioneering green tech entrepreneur,he is a bit rude and Hot-tempered but a person of golden heart and Yiun, a talented artist,he is such a stubborn and firse kid . Both embark on a beautiful love story filled with tender moments, passion, and ambition. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, their relationship blossoms, but secrets and challenges threaten to test their love. With every twist and turn, they must confront their deepest fears and desires, all while chasing their dreams and making a difference in the world. Will their love prevail, or will the pressures of success tear them apart? Let's dive into the emotional, romantic, and inspiring tale of Sean and Yiun, and discover the power of love and ambition." Let's see how their journey goes...

On the coldest night of winter, Trost is filled with lanterns and wishes. You're supposed to write down your heart's desire and let it go-but when you press yours into Levi's hand, neither of you is quite prepared for the moment that might finally bring you together.

Preview: (2913 words) "Will." "Ugh I feel so stup-" This time Mike doesn't let Will finish. He grabs Will's face, pulling him closer until he feels his lips on his. He realizes what he did, letting go of Will's face and scratches the back of his neck awkwardly. "Sorry, you wouldn't shut up." Or Mike and Will are left in the Wheeler house before they start on Operation Beanstalk. Mike decides to finally pluck up the courage to ask Will about the painting, and who in the fuck this "Tammy" was.

Love is sad, Love is kind, Love is compassionate, but is really it lustful though?

" Tenderness is a Virtue , Angel"

Meera, the fun- loving, independent, bubbly girl has always been the apple of her brother's eye. Never in her wildest dreams does she imagine that she would fall in love with Arjun, the charming doctor, who approaches her with strength, tenderness and respect. But the arrival of new love in her life strains her relationship with her brother, testing her strength and loyalties. Caught between the protective love of her brother and the blossoming reverence of a man, does Meera untangle the mess and stand for what her heart wants?

Have you ever experienced falling in love with that somebody you hold so close but also wish you didn't fall in love with them because you're scared that will ruin the beautiful friendship you have with them? Meet Harry Styles and Kiara Elise, the two main characters of Unexpected Happenings. The story is basically about how the two meet at an unexpected incident and also how their love journey begins at an unexpected time and also eventually ends unexpectedly. Sometimes everything in life happens unexpectedly, but its up to us to decide how to go about it :)

She wasn't just a delicate soul, she was an angel in human form. Her soul was so beautiful to the point that she shares her innocence without noticing she did. The colour of her eyes depicted her calmness, her compassion and the love slowly blooming in her heart. She was, a delicate soul, carefully wrapped in blood and flesh awaiting the man she will melt away with her softness. His soul might be delicate, but it had already been bruised. There was no innocence left in him, there was no colour left in his eyes nor did he depict calmness and love. Deep within, he crave for a soul like his, a soul so soft they would melt in love. A soul that without voicing it out, would know what his beautiful heart encompassed. But when these two delicate souls meet at the wrong time, fell in love at the time it would be considered a sin, would they make it? Can she revive the softness he has lost in his soul or he will end up giving her a share of his bruises? It's said that love conquered, will love win the game this time too? A dangerous game between souls.

What happens when you have lost everything in life then one day someone shows up and you never knew you needed them...

A quiet night at a border petrol station goes sideways when lone worker Tamzin Clough steps out from behind the window to pull her truant brother away from trouble. A stranger in black leathers ends a scuffle in one breath... and a single photo turns him into a tabloid fantasy. When the press mistake Luca for his famous twin and Tamzin for a mystery girlfriend, he makes an offer she can't refuse: play along, and her brothers get a real shot at safety, school, and much needed support. She's practical, not starstruck. He's methodical, not the star. But paparazzi don't care, and neither do his brother's fans and family. If she says yes, everything changes - home, work, school, and the story people tell about a girl from Darnley. By Christmas, the Cloughs may be sitting down to their first real family holiday with the Holyoakes, the local 'royals' - if they can weather the storm that comes with it. A contemporary small‑town romance about competence, care, and second chances - with oil under the nails, cold breath on the glass, and a slow, steady heat that knows what it's doing. Series note: Book 1 of the Italian Holyoakes Series. The Holyoake family sit at the heart of most stories in this universe; you'll see their threads here and in later books. Universe note: Set in Fleckney, my shared in-narrative universe. You'll spot crossovers - and many familiar faces; or example, Eric Dair from "A Villain for Christmas" and a whole bunch of the locals, which you have met if you read my other books.

crucify me to satisfy your sadistic desires, my love.

From college dreams to grown realities, a group of friends step into adulthood-building businesses, chasing passions, and finding balance between love and ambition. From beauty empires to classrooms, therapy rooms, and city offices, they're learning that soulmates aren't just found-they're built over a lifetime. Btw there isnt any photos fr because you'll see in later chapters