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A Tale of Two Carnies by DennisRoyer
A Tale of Two Carnies
DennisRoyer
  • Reads 2,129
  • Votes 417
  • Parts 44
When hostile townsfolk imprison a transient teen girl accused of murder, her best friend struggles against a stacked legal system to protect her from being railroaded.--- Local law enforcers eager to solve the case rush to judgment and arrest Cozbi Miraslova, a pretty teenager of Roma heritage working with a traveling carnival. The evidence against her is scant but the tight knit community believes carnies to be nothing more than gypsies, tramps, and thieves. After the carnival leaves town, Cozbi's best friend and co-worker, Jason Muir stays behind to defend her. In the process of solving the mystery, he discovers Cozbi's manipulative and duplicitous nature and learns how blind loyalty comes with a steep price. Cover photo credit: Shutterstock/Kisto
How Hearts Mend by Amashavi
How Hearts Mend
Amashavi
  • Reads 853
  • Votes 270
  • Parts 16
When her boyfriend ruthlessly shatters Cassy's heart by betraying her with her boss, she loses everything in an instant. With her love, job, friends, and trust shattered, Cassy struggles to find a reason to carry on. Reconnecting with Luca Santoro, her steadfast childhood friend and unexpected savior, Cassy finds solace in his unwavering support as she escapes to the tranquil hills of Tuscany. Amidst her journey of healing and self-discovery, Cassy rediscovers her passion for cooking, transforming her culinary skills into a promising career opportunity. However, fate introduces Alessio, a charismatic entrepreneur whose romantic interest in Cassy adds complexity to her fragile heart. As Cassy navigates between Luca, who has always been by her side, and the allure of Alessio's captivating world, she faces a pivotal choice that could redefine her future. Will Cassy find healing and love amidst the scenic vineyards of Tuscany, or will unexpected twists of fate lead her down a different path?
Ash's Place by LB_bunny_
Ash's Place
LB_bunny_
  • Reads 325
  • Votes 74
  • Parts 21
Ashlee Locklynn's fated place is to be on the throne of Terraga, ruling over her people as the Queen in the land of witches. Selected at birth, she has spent her entire life preparing to take over the crown. With her next birthday quickly approaching and her coronation only days away, Ashlee decides to take fate into her own hands. She quickly learns that life outside the kingdom's walls is nothing like what she was taught; that the creatures she has been taught to hate and fear are different than what she expected.
Ink & Intrigue ✔️ by rehpicedalb
Ink & Intrigue ✔️
rehpicedalb
  • Reads 523
  • Votes 152
  • Parts 15
In the streets of modern Tokyo, a reclusive manga artist is found murdered in his studio apartment. As the investigation unfolds, the detectives navigate the underground world of manga publishing, encountering eccentric artists, obsessive fans, and dark secrets hidden within the pages of the artist's latest work. TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ - Uncomfortable scenes