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Venice has always been particular about who she lets into her heart. She isn’t the type to fall easily, despite the subtle pressure from her friends to settle down. Right now, she’s content—wrapped in the intoxicating haze of her current situationship, indulging in the thrill of forbidden attraction. But deep down, she craves more. Just when she thinks she has a choice—commit or walk away—fate throws her a curveball. A new presence crashes into her life, defying every expectation she’s ever had for her “type.” He is the opposite of what she thought she wanted, yet dangerously impossible to ignore. As desire wars with reason and obsession takes root, Venice finds herself torn between the safety of what she knows and the chaos of what could be. In a world where attraction blurs the lines of morality and love is anything but simple, Venice must decide: follow the path she understands or risk everything for the one she never saw coming

Angelina Johnson has always believed in hard work and independence. As the only child of a middle-class family, she watched her father pour his heart into the small business that kept them afloat. He wanted her to take over someday, but Angelina had other plans. She wanted something different—something bigger. Landing a job as an assistant in a prestigious company was supposed to be the first step toward that future. It wasn’t the most exciting job, but it paid the bills. And if she was being honest, having Carter Hayes as her boss made things a little more interesting. Charming, successful, and effortlessly kind, he was the kind of man she’d always admired from afar. But then there was Daniel Viggo. A name that carried power. A man known for his ruthless ways. Cold, calculating, and impossible to ignore, he wasn’t someone Angelina wanted to be anywhere near. Yet, no matter how hard she tried to avoid him, their paths kept crossing. And each time, the line between fear and fascination blurred. Now, she’s stuck between two men—one who makes her feel safe and another who makes her heart pound for all the wrong reasons. But the more she tries to fight it, the more tangled she becomes in a world she never asked to be part of. Some choices change everything. And Angelina is about to learn that some destinies are impossible to escape.

She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

A woman seeking justice. A billionaire guarding his secrets. A past that refuses to stay buried. When Claire Hart walks into Damian Blackwood’s office, she’s ready for a fight. Armed with proof that his empire is tied to her father’s downfall, she demands the truth. But Damian is cold, calculating, and utterly unshaken by her accusations. He sees her as nothing more than a distraction—until she becomes something he can’t ignore. As the lines between enemies and lovers blur, Claire and Damian find themselves trapped in a web of lies, betrayal, and unexpected passion. With powerful forces working against them, their only hope lies in uncovering the truth before it destroys them both. In a world where trust is dangerous and love is deadly, how far will they go to win?

What happens when you meet a hybrid who doesn't emit any pheromones? Jake Mckenzie is an alpha who is returning to college after having dropped out for two years. Meeting up with his volleyball teammates and getting back into his old routine, the alpha meets a strange guy who wears a mask and seems to be the target of scary rumours. To his surprise, Nathaniel Callegari strangely doesn't emit any pheromones. That is, until he helps Jake deal with the sudden heat by being enveloped in pheromones that cause him to go into a late bloom. Now Jake has to help Nathaniel deal with his omega instincts and hope he doesn't fall in love with this mysterious masked boy.

Niran Sukrit starts his new job at Love Food, where he meets his handsome and strikingly charismatic boss, Chak Phanprasit. From their very first encounter, Niran feels an undeniable connection to his boss. But can Niran keep his secret feelings for Chak hidden? And what mysterious bond do they share that could change everything?

Ayoshi Aishi is trying to find his senpai. And along the way he manages to steal the hearts of many without even realizing it. Story is also posted on Archive of Our Own and Wattpad. It's has the same name.

Love endures as an unrelenting vine, crawling through the crevices in the earth. In the darkest darkness, there is a lantern swinging, A thread you tie when all else is unraveling, When your heart is too burdened to struggle, you sing this tune.

She doesn’t know who she is. She doesn’t know what she is. But they do. Sixteen-year-old Kelly Drexler thought she was just another ordinary girl—until demons started hunting her for her blood. Turns out, she’s the key to unleashing Lucifer himself. The Darebloods, the most ruthless demons in existence, are coming for her, and they won’t stop until she’s dead… or worse. Then there’s Jayden. A fallen angel with secrets of his own. He’s cold, untouchable—until he meets her. Something about her feels familiar, like a ghost from a past he can’t remember. And when he saves her life, their fates become tangled in ways neither of them understand. With Jayden at her side, she begins to unlock the power inside her—light and darkness, creation and destruction, an anomaly never meant to exist. But as their bond deepens, so does the danger. Because love isn’t supposed to be part of the equation, and the closer they get, the harder it becomes to ignore the truth. She’s lived before. She’s died before. And if they don’t figure out who she really is… she might not get another chance.

What happens when you're broke, and the good life suddenly comes knocking. That’s exactly Nelly’s story. After a long, exhausting job hunt, she finally lands a high-paying position—but there’s a catch. She’s hired as a housekeeper, one who must stay out of sight of her boss. The problem? Nelly is anything but invisible. Before she knows it, she’s entangled with Aiden, a billionaire with commitment issues and a mountain of family drama. Attraction sparks, tempers flare, and just when she thinks she’s out—she’s pulled back in. This time, with a fiancée contract. Now, Nelly is swimming in luxury, making more money than she ever imagined. But at what cost? At the price of everything. Friends turn against her. Aiden’s family despises her. And just when she thinks she has control, an unexpected pregnancy threatens to unravel it all.

“That night was just pleasure." Amaya’s life changes when the man she broke the rules of her workplace as a club dancer by having sex with him ends up being the alpha of the known notorious wolf pack in the town. Her life now becomes a game of target when his enemies come after her once they realize that she now carries the heir of the most dangerous Alpha. Amaya is forced to change her life and live with a man she now realizes is the most dangerous man alive. She has to fight falling for him and protecting herself despite how he claims he will never love her and only keeps her as the woman carrying his heir. Falling for a man whose heart is set on never falling in love or pairing with anyone, much less a mate becomes a struggle as she lives under the same roof with him and werewolves who are bound to keep her safe no matter what. Her greatest fear is getting abandoned once the heir is born.

On the wedding night, Elena Cross was framed by her stepmother, forcing her to marry Damian Blackwell , a disfigured and disabled man. Luckily, Elena managed to escape, but little did she know that, in time, she would fall for the man she was supposed to marry. Damian pretended to be a poor man, but he never expected to fall head over heels for Elena. Their lives continued until one day, Elena uncovered a shocking secret about her boyfriend. “How could a man with no money have billions in assets?” Elena asked, her voice filled with disbelief. Mr. Blackwell hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Elena’s face twisted in anger, “They said you couldn’t walk, but you seem strong enough to run a marathon.” Yet, he remained silent. Elena was furious, “They also claimed you only had a few years to live. What about now?” Finally, Damian spoke up, “Darling, it’s all a misunderstanding. Please, calm down. Think about the baby.” Elena shouted, “ Damian Blackwell !” In an instant, Mr. Blackwell knelt before her.

Fame, expectations, and secrets—Stella and Wilson never thought their paths would intertwine again, but fate had other plans. Stella, a rising actress in the film industry, is living under the weight of her parents’ expectations. They’ve planned her life down to the last detail, including an arranged marriage to Damien, a man she doesn’t love. But when she reconnects with Wilson—the brilliant yet mysterious doctor from her past—everything shifts. Wilson has built a life of her own—carefully guarded, far from the chaos of Stella’s world. With a young son to protect and emotions she’s spent years burying, she can’t afford to let Stella in. Expecially when Emily wilson ex girlfriend isn’t ready to be part of Wilson’s past. She’s determined to fix what she broke, to reignite something Wilson swore had burned out long ago. And she’ll do whatever it takes to win her back—even if Wilson refuses to let her in. As Stella and Wilson navigate their undeniable attraction, they are pulled into a whirlwind of media scrutiny, jealous exes, and family pressures. Stella’s career skyrockets alongside her new co-star Vanessa, who secretly harbors feelings for her, while Wilson fights the battle of wanting Stella but believing she can never have her. When love and fate collide, will Stella and Wilson find the courage to rewrite the script of their lives, or will the weight of expectations tear them apart? A story of love, defiance, and second chances—because sometimes, love is more than just fate.

Asher Carter has spent his entire life hiding his true self. In Eldermire—a town ruled by the iron grip of the Council of Purity—being different is dangerous, and some kinds of love are a crime that can cost you everything. Orphaned young and raised under the council’s suffocating laws, Asher has learned that survival means keeping his head down. By day, he works as a waiter at The Gilded Spoon, an elite café where the town’s powerful gather. By night, he dreams of a life where he doesn’t have to pretend. Then there’s Malcolm Hayes—the mayor’s son. Wealthy, charming, and engaged to the daughter of a high-ranking council member, he is everything Asher can never have. To the world, Malcolm is the perfect heir to Eldermire’s legacy of purity. But beneath the polished facade, he's living a life that isn't truly his—while being irresistibly drawn to the quiet waiter he just can't stop thinking about. One moment, they were just two men living separate lives. The next, they are fugitives. Hunted by a town that sees their love as an abomination, Asher and Malcolm’s only hope is to escape beyond Eldermire’s borders—to a place where love isn’t punished. But running won’t be easy. In a world where their love is forbidden and betrayal is inevitable, the question isn’t just whether they can escape—but whether their love is strong enough to survive. --- Trigger Warning: This story explores dark and intense themes. Please proceed with caution if you are sensitive to: Graphic violence Vigilante justice Homophobia Fear and persecution Life-threatening situations Explicit sexual scenes

"In a world where love and power intertwine, two souls are destined to collide—but their journey is anything but simple. ‘Fated Love’ follows Claire Evans, a determined woman drawn into the enigmatic world of Alexander Grayson, a man bound by fate yet fighting against its cruel design. As secrets unravel and unseen forces threaten to tear them apart, they must ask themselves—can love rewrite destiny, or will fate always have the final word? In a tale of passion, sacrifice, and unbreakable bonds, Claire and Alexander must decide whether to surrender to fate or defy it for the love they refuse to let go."

Aveline grew up within the walls of the sacred spires of Lyrither learning that her purity was a way of showing the goddess that she appreciated her,her heart cloistered since childhood. She never forgot kael,her childhood friend who grew up to become a mercenary stained with a brutal life,one that is starkly contrast to hers. When he lures her into meeting with him secretly, Aveline must choose between keeping her vows to the goddess or risking it all,her love for him a tender flame. Even though she fell for him first ignoring the darkness in his heart,kael guarded heart falls harder.

Grace Monroe is the top student, teacher’s pet, and the girl no one dares mess with, except Jax Reed, the arrogant delinquent who lives to piss her off. Their rivalry is legendary, but when Jax catches Grace sneaking out of a professor’s office with something she shouldn’t have, he makes a deal: she’ll be his plaything, or he exposes her secret. But as their twisted arrangement deepens, lines blur between hate, lust, and something dangerously close to obsession. This story will also be published on royalroad.com

Follows the love story between two souls: A young boy with a forgetful mind and a non-verbal girl he always forgets. *Title was originally 'Two Souls In a Loop of Fate'*

They whisper my name in fear. Justin Black. The guy who sits in the back of the class, always in black, always untouchable. The one everyone watches but no one dares to approach. They don’t know me. Not really. Because if they did, they’d stay the hell away. I don’t do friends. I don’t do relationships. I don’t do attachments. But then there’s her. June Matthews—cheer captain, golden girl, a walking distraction. She’s everything I hate… and yet, she’s in my way. Assigned to me. Forced into my space. Testing my patience. She thinks she can handle me. She’s dead wrong. Because I have a secret. A place where I go to release the darkness inside me. Where names don’t exist, where pleasure and pain are one and the same. A world where people fulfill their deepest, most twisted fantasies. June doesn’t belong in my world. But the longer she stays, the more I want to pull her under. And once I do… I’m not sure I’ll ever let her go.