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Two hearts that never sought love somehow found themselves in its crossfire. Desire had always been hungry not for a hand to hold, not for whispered promises, but for success that would make her name matter. Every choice she made, every risk she took, was fueled by that relentless fire burning inside her. Love was a luxury she couldn't afford. Rowan, meanwhile, lived tethered to a ghost. His heart belonged to someone who had walked out of his life but never left his memory. He wasn't looking for another; he was only surviving, counting the days in quiet solitude, haunted by what once was. And then Desire appeared a spark he didn't expect, a force he didn't know he needed. They collided, brushed against each other's edges, and for a moment, it seemed like something could bloom. But they both knew better. Desire could not pause for love, and Rowan could not unchain his past. while Rowan thought he had lost Desire to ambition, and Desire believed Rowan was lost to memory, neither realized that in their fleeting connection, they had already changed each other. Desire's fire had awakened a part of Rowan he thought was buried forever, and Rowan's quiet depth had given Desire a glimpse of something more than hunger. Did Desire ever find a reason to love, or was success always enough to fill the emptiness inside her? Did Rowan finally let go of the ghost of his past, or did it follow him quietly, like a shadow he could never shake?

Leaning forward, their eyes turned to some mixture of every possible emotion, "W-what do you mean? Pearl, you know me. I'm your brother." Pearl laughed at that one. "Good try. But I've never had a sibling." Sandy pushed themself as far away from Pearl as possible, "Something's wrong. That's why you look wrong. I-I won't answer your questions until you look right." or When high-class criminal Sandy (real name Grian) won't answer her questions because she 'doesn't look right', well-known detective Pearl goes on a wild goose chase to find the man's story and if he is who he claims to be. She also finds a cult in the process. OG post date - OG finish date - May 15, 2023

Jasper is the typical prince you don't want to piss off; cold, unforgiving, and mysterious. He is alright with living his life with this cold facade, having fully prepared himself for dying alone and friendless. He doesn't want to do anything about his boring life, for he believes himself far too lazy to achieve anything substantial. Unfortunately, all that changes when he is forced into a marriage with a lord's daughter, and his long lost brother suddenly resurfaces. As deeply buried emotions start to tug at his heart, how long can he keep up his 'facade'? I SHLD BE ADDING TRIGGER WARNINGS here it goes (takes a deep breath) Graphic violence & torture Psychological abuse & manipulation Captivity & imprisonment Forced servitude Self-destructive behavior Blood, injuries, chronic illness / disability PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociation, body dysmorphia (Listing some of Jas's mental illnesses out like a cake recipe) Death of family members / execution Power imbalance & morally grey protagonist Subtle themes of toxic dynamics REALLY dubious consent Hopelessness and despair Moral corruption Implied sexual trauma Public humiliation & degredation Grooming undertones and control (i'm looking at u elios) Love as manipulation Self loathing&blame Panic attacks Execution scenes Confinement and starvation

"Do you know what the most dangerous thing in this world is?" A dozen answers flashed through my mind, greed, money, power, dark magic. But I stayed silent, staring at the man in front of me. A man I once trusted. But now? Now that I knew the truth he'd kept hidden, that lie shattered everything. I didn't know who he was anymore. He lifted his head, eyes meeting mine when he realised I wasn't going to answer. "Love." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maya's biggest worry used to be life after Hogwarts. Until a mysterious spell sends her eighty years into the past. Now stranded in a time ruled by fear and shadow, she's told the only way back is to defeat the dark wizard Grindelwald himself. With no clear path forward, cryptic riddles begin to appear, guiding her toward something. And then the visions start, of a woman who warns her of a different truth: Maya can't defeat Grindelwald. To return home, she must find the daughter of a forgotten family. Ishara has waited weeks for a letter that never came. Her brother is missing, and no one seems to care. Desperate and determined, she sets sail for England, chasing answers only she believes are worth finding. But strange things begin to happen, dreams she can't explain, feelings she can't ignore. And something inside her whispers of magic... even though magic doesn't exist. Right? As their stories unfold across time, Maya and Ishara are drawn toward a secret buried deep in history, one that could reshape everything they thought they knew about their world... and themselves.

Magic, monsters, mayhem ... and high school. What could go wrong? Everything! I'm a freak, but I've got the God-given sense to know to keep it a secret that I can use magic to lose some things and to find other things. As magic goes, it totally sucks, especially since I can't control it. I couldn't use it to find my brother and save him from a serial killer. So what good is it that I can lose a shoe and find a hubcap? Some people do think I'm extra special, though. I don't know how they found out about me, but the Stone Men and their Black Dogs are after me every chance they get. It's their job to keep magic a secret and make you think the world is normal. The Glass Man's out to get me, too. He's just out to make everybody his psycho slave. There's a war coming between Stone and Glass, and I'm right in the middle. But this war isn't just about hidden magic and humans. When you're a little kid, your parents tell you that there isn't any such thing as monsters. Well, they're lying. Some monsters want to offer you a deal, and some, well, some just might end up your best friend. Others, they just want to eat you. Right now, I'm dodging homework and things trying to turn me into lunch. I'm gonna find a way out of this war and save my friends... or die trying--

My father is the Alpha of our pack. The Midnight run pack. He is the most respected man that I have ever known. All that matters to me is me pleasing him. I want to be like him when I am Alpha. I am standing in his office nervously. I have to tell him but I am scared. He is all the family that I have since my mother died. His hair is short and black like mine. He looks up at me with his brown eyes. That is the difference between us. Our eyes. Mine are emerald green like my mothers. He looks at me curiously. " Milo son? you ok?" he asks me I nodded my head and my hands are shaking. "Dad? I have to tell you something! I don't know how to say it... I kinda figured it out today..." I spit out quickly. "Well? What is it?" He laughed at my hyperness. "I'm gay." I spat out. His smile dies on his face and his face went cold. I shiver in a little fear but brush it off. "Are you sure? You could be going through some phase or something." He asked kinda carefully. "I'm Positive. I know I might be really young but I promise that I am." I say proudly. He stands up and walks over to me. He lifts my face up and stares at me. I get more nervous. What the hell is he doing? He brings his hand down across my face. His wolf claws extended. I feel them cut down across my face. I lift my hands to my face and see blood on them. I whimper and look up at my dad. "You are no longer my son. Your rights for being the next alpha have been revoked. Anything that was rightfully yours its mine now. You are nothing to me now. You are the lowest in the pack and will have to ask for everything. Get the fuck out of my sight." He threw me into the wall. I whimpered and ran out. I was ten years old when that happened to me. My life has been hell ever since. There is nothing I can do about it. I've been beaten burned and have other things done. My wolf hates me and I don't blame him. I hate myself..

12 kids. 12 untold stories. 12 unspoken traumas. Abandoned in the middle of the forest, will these kids uncover the darkest parts of themselves they swore to hide forever? Will they shove their secrets even farther down into themselves? Or will they find the courage to share, but not the chance? This story is about healing wounds. Metaphorically, and literally. With a masked attacker in the woods, some wounds will need to be healed. Cmon, go meet the first kid. Miles is a tough nut to crack, but you should try to get to know him. You should try and get to know ALL of them. UPDATES EVERY MON, WED, FRI, AND SUN TRIGGER WARNINGS With any good book about trauma, comes a list of trigger warnings. This book touches on physical, mental, and verbal abuse from friends, family, and guardians. As well as sexual assault and harassment (But don't worry, it's fade to black), has extreme depictions of self harm and suicidal thoughts, has scenes and descriptions of a public shooter, eating disorders, and lastly, racism/classism. The list may be long, but it IS the point of the book to touch on all of these topics. I hope you enjoy.

Warning! If you haven't read the previous book Accidents Made Right Pistanthropophobia, I highly recommend either you read that book first, or read the recap chapter at the beginning of this book. "When we having nothing left, sometimes what we end up seeking the hardest is others' praise." 6 years after the horrific events that tore Rowan Griggs and Steve Berkan further apart and kickstarted a new world war, follow Matthew Freeman; a trainee of the U.S. government with powerful electricity powers and big dreams of fame and recognition. Watch as he attempts to prove himself while fighting alongside beings with god-like powers and abilities that overshadow him every single battle. Will he enter the light and finally prove himself? Or will he stay in the dark and become totally obsessed with his need to fit in? Bonus: also contains a bonus story featuring Rob Freeman as he tries to find a reason to keep living, despite humanity's attempts to destroy him and everything he stands for. Disclaimer: Contains blood/gore, language, dark themes, violence, a torture victim, attempted suicide, the destruction of a historical landmark, and soft nudity. Commentary and Criticism is welcome, as I intend to make this story as amazing as I possibly can.

Prologue A boy who lives in an abusive household developt a mental disorder no one knows even himself doesn't know . He dislikes people and pushed them away from his life . Feeling a lack of trust and safety in his environment, leading him to develop defensive and manipulative behaviors as a means of self-protection. Despite his superficial charm, lacks empathy and struggles to form genuine connections with others. He views people as objects to be manipulated for his own benefit and feels little remorse for his actions, even when they cause harm to others. He always think that he only have himself and no one can help him but only himself. All his life he was abused mentally, physically , socially and emotionally . He was manipulated . He was locked up . He doesn't know any communication skills or social skills . He also has this responsibilities in his hands waiting for him when he'll turn 18 . He avoids everyone but then his life changed and his perspectives in life starts to change when he lay his eyes to Camilla Fey Aditi . He feels some unfamiliar feeling inside him . He is not comfortable with it and he doesn't like what his feeling . He fights himself and try hard not to look at the girls beauty , but he can't help but to stare .

What happens when your entire world is ripped away from you? You pray for strength. Kenzlee Raised in a fairyland of the rich and privileged, Kenzlee Mitchell had the perfect life. Though her parents were absent and neglectful, her twin brother wasn't. With more money than any teenager needed, freedom to do whatever she wanted, and a brother who supported her fully, it was easy to forget that there were people all around the world who didn't have it as easily as she did. Talon Raised with more responsibility than most kids, Talon Draven was an old soul. Even though he was only eighteen-years-old, he took the responsibility of taking care of his sister and mother very seriously. With an absent father and a mother who worked two jobs, Talon did what he had to in order to take care of his younger sister and help out his mother. When you least expect it... After Kenzlee's father loses everything that they own, she's shipped off to her uncle's house until her parents can get their act together. Suddenly, she's faced with a new life, new school, new friends, and an uncertain future. However, none of that anxiety compares to when she first meets Talon Draven. After Talon's spent years sticking to his life's plan, he's hit with a temptation that he never imagined could exist. On his way to class, he's run over by a goddamn princess, and his entire life's focus shifts. Staring into the face of the most beautiful girl that he's ever seen, Talon just has to have her. While Kenzlee's preparing for an uncertain future, Talon's preparing for a future with her in it. However, the one thing they can both agree on? Staying away from one another is a lot harder than it should be. Spoiler Alert: There's no lake in the town of Lakeside. NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, violence, and mention of suicide. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.