♱ WHEN LOVE REFUSES TO STAY DEAD ♱ Felix Harper, an indie filmmaker with his career on the rise, has always processed grief through horror. His new project is no different: an intimate retelling of Dracula meant to exorcise feelings he'd prefer to see dead and buried. But in his search for the perfect lead actor, the person he's least expected to see again walks into the audition room. Raphael Montrose is Felix's ex-best friend, the person who once knew him better than anyone. The person he hasn't spoken to in years, not since Felix sacrificed their friendship in a desperate attempt to protect what he loved. The person who still makes Felix's heart beat in his throat. Casting him would go against any sort of common sense. But when it comes to Raphael, Felix has never had any. As the two navigate filming a potential cult classic and rebuilding the fragile trust between them, old feelings resurface and the lines between past and present, performance and reality begin to blur. But when the ghosts of their past return to haunt, will they be able to face them, or will they be forced to bury their feelings for good? For readers who enjoyed If We Were Villains, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, a gothic second chance/friends-to-lovers romance spanning years of yearning, tenderness, betrayal and artistic obsession. Updates weekly.

He was sent to learn from the king. He ended up unraveling him. Slowburn, longing, and the kind of tension that leaves scars. ✦•···················•✦•···················•✦ King Cassian rules Montverne with quiet grace and unshakable control. He speaks softly, moves precisely - a presence shaped and scarred by a tragedy. When Nikandros, crown prince of Dioneth, is sent to observe him and learn by example, it seems like nothing more than a political courtesy. But Nikandros is defiant by nature - reckless, sharp-tongued, and far too charming for his own good. He tests the rules, the patience of the court, and the composure of the king. But when Nikandros glimpses Cassian in a moment of raw vulnerability, something shifts. The distant figure the Prince imagined becomes achingly real - and far harder to resist. Between lessons, intrigue, and unspoken desire, both will come to realise that true learning goes far beyond what can be taught within the castle walls. After all, some lessons are learned through experience - and others through the heart. Date of publication: 04/03 - #1rst - Heartfelt (04/29) 🥇 ✦•···················•✦•···················•✦ 🥀This story was inspired by Laurent and Damianos (Captive Prince). Any resemblance is not a mere coincidence. 🥀 ‼️WARNING‼️: This story does not explore controversial themes as found in the book; however, it is intended for a mature audience. It features explicit sexual content, strong language, violence, manipulation, torture.

Brie Sheridan has had her heart broken way too many times. Rhett Price is usually the culprit, but, this time, he might be the solution. ***** Brooke 'Brie' Sheridan wouldn't necessarily call herself a hopeless romantic; after all, love is everywhere if you choose to look for it, and there's nothing wrong with wanting to see the beauty and the good in the world. However, her rose-colored lenses are shattered when her boyfriend dumps her right at the start of her final year of college, ruining all her plans for her senior project, and here lie Brie's hopes, dreams, and pieces of her broken heart. Enter Rhett Price--known commitment-phobe, the bane of Brie's existence, and the reason behind many of her late-night crying sessions during the harshest days of high school. Down on his luck and struggling with improving his reputation, he turns to Brie in a time of need--he'll help her out with her project, and she'll help him look better and more responsible in the eyes of his family. Old feelings resurface, and it quickly becomes obvious there are certain things you don't always get over. Your first love might as well be one of them. ***** BENNINGTON UNIVERSITY SERIES #1 [[4X WATTPAD FEATURED STORY]] © 2023 caterina george // all rights reserved

In a small village, down the road from an army town that barely saw any traffic, Angelica Hughes' life never changed. She woke up alone and went to work alone. Angelica could only wish that she had a life as perfect and happy as those she sees the guests have at work. Plagued by haunting memories and tales of a devastating event in his past, Bryson Hale's nightmares continued; the army was deploying him to another mission. Tormented by a never-changing life and a history that couldn't be rewritten, drawn together by a chance encounter, can Angelica and Bryson fight together against their greatest enemy? Loneliness.

Sally Parker grew up always feeling second to her brother and future Alpha of her pack. She's done all she can to be the perfect daughter, desperate to feel loved. When she finds her mate, the Alpha of another pack, she believes she's finally found all she's ever longed for. To the Alpha, Sally is his perfect little mate. Beautiful and all he has ever wanted. He is willing to do anything for her. He wants to take care of her and spoil her. He wants her to have eyes only for him and is determined to keep her forever by his side. By any means possible. Sally Parker Ran is a story about domestic abuse and the difficulties of seeing the abusive behavior for what it is. . . . _ _ _ . . . This story will include verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual violence, as well as miscarriage and suicidal ideations. If you believe any of that might be triggering for you, then please take care of yourself and don't read this book. It does not end with HEA. . . . _ _ _ . . . Cover by @MermaidAriel13

𝘼𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥, 𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨𝙖𝙠𝙚. ••• At 60, Anne has spent three decades mourning her late husband, Kabir, finding comfort in the quiet routine of her life as a retired trauma surgeon. Her world has always been just him-his absence lingering in every corner. But everything changes when she stumbles upon an old antiques shop, tucked away in a corner of her city. It's a place that no one else can see, and the shopkeeper, a 34-year-old Saint feels like something out of a dream. Though their bond is immediate and deep, it's one that others can't understand, not even her grown sons, especially Jack, whose frustration brought long-buried emotions to the surface. But as Anne dug deeper into the shop's mysteries, she uncovered truths that shattered her fragile peace. Grief, love, and hope collided, forcing her to confront her past and the possibility of rediscovering herself and her last keepsake. CC: Inky

**When a gruesome prison death reunites an officer with her ex-best friend, feelings resurface as they investigate both the murder and the deep-rooted secrets of the ancient penitentiary.** After eight years abroad, Lana Lippian has returned to the frozen asteroid of her childhood as a Lieutenant in the Intergalactic Disciplinary Organization. It is now her job to police both Fenestra Prison and the surrounding penal colony of Subtus City. But when an ill-fated arrest leads to the death of an innocent teenager, Lana's estranged best friend (and childhood crush), Korona Tallow, begs the officer to imprison her in order to investigate what she believes to be murder. However, dangerous secrets lie behind the metal walls of Fenestra and Lana has her work cut out keeping Kor safe. Especially since the fiery nuisance has never been one to fly below the radar. Soon, sparks catch in the flammable atmosphere as the wary allies discover that both the mystery and their feelings go far deeper than either could have imagined. ||Trigger Warning for Adult Situations, Language, Violence and Death||

A war won. A triumphant return home. Ell is a member of the Lion Regiment, a special forces squad trained to be the very best. After years spent fighting insidious demon armies, he returns with his squad to their barracks on the outside of the royal capital. Just as the yellow sun breaks through the turbulent, volcanic clouds above, just as the blissful days of silence, of a job well done wash over him and his fellow squadmates, trouble arises. ~~~ ONC 2025 Entry |PROMPT 31 WITH SOME OF 61| First Draft version Prequel to an unwritten story Word count for project: ~34,000 COVER ART NOT MINE TAKEN FROM PINTEREST AND FILTERED

Eliora May, a lifetime citizen of Maplemaw, is something many women are not. Literate. An activist. But these become hard to complete as all is stripped away from her with the coming of unexpected news. Marriage and war between the faeires and elves of Ilkaphene. A land of magic, where flowers and fungi grow as tall as their castles. Where forest creatures live in harmony. A land of peace. A land where a fairy married an elf. A fairy princess marrying an elf princess at that. Eliora begins to hear rumors of the war. How it was destroying an ethereal land. And, worst of all, how women were being silenced to prevent more "corruption". As the war and its standards begin to seep into Elvangmort, changing Eliora's home into one of constrictions, hushed whispers, and worst of all, a hatred toward women, she knows that she must do something to save her freedom and the freedoms of those around her. *** This is my submission for ONC 2025! Main prompt: 33. In a time when same-sex marriage was still a stigma, two kings defy convention and marry each other-igniting a conflict that threatens to spark a world war Secondary prompts: 43. During a wartime book ban, a young woman discovers love letters hidden in the margins of a historical book. As she reads, she unravels a mystery about her family and finds love of her own. 96. The road you've traveled almost every day of your life begins to change-transforming it into a dark, terrifying place right before your eyes. 109. In secret, a group of women forms a book club during the ban on reading. As they sneak around town exchanging books, they form unexpected friendships, navigate their love lives, and uncover hidden strengths and passions. Story playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qRA9ENIMuYf6UuYmtXlkd?si=6yrjpvyWSwWC9nz-URZq3g TW: Abuse, homophobia