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She-Devil
Carter thought he knew what he was getting into when he was hired as the secretary to cutthroat CEO Faith Becker. Romance may not have been on the agenda, but the line between business and pleasure seems to be blurring. *****Eager to gain business experience before he takes over his father's company, and to learn from someone who will see him as more than a spoiled heir, Carter Pierce accepts a job working for the most difficult CEO in town. Faith Becker's reputation precedes her, and it's nothing good. Nicknamed the She-Devil of New York, Faith is known for her high expectations, and she's sure Carter won't meet them. But even as they drive each other crazy in and out of the office, there's a chemistry between them that's hard to ignore. Faith may be the most beautiful woman Carter has ever met, and Carter may be the one person who seems to understand Faith as more than a tyrant boss, but romance is completely off the table. After all, they hate each other...don't they?[[Word count: 100,000 - 150,000]]Cover designed by Frances Louise De Ramos
Broken But Yours
What happens when your feelings and thoughts don't agree? You feel like there's a battle happening inside you. Your heart tells you what you really want to hear, but your stubborn mind won't quiet down. This is exactly what happened to Chris Collins, the popular guy at his university and the future CEO of his company. He got hurt deeply before, and he'll do anything to avoid getting hurt again. Everyone wants to get close to him, but he's built high walls around his heart. His piercing blue eyes and harsh words hurt people, just like they did to Amber Milburn, a new student at the university, and his potential future... something or everything?*** "How could you do that to me? Why did you make me sign such a contract." I asked, furiously.He looked up from his laptop and smirked looking at me."As far as I remember, I didn't make you sign the contract, did I? You signed it on your own If I am not wrong. It is entirely your fault if you signed it without reading the documents properly. The first rule in the business is, Never sign any papers without reading them properly." he said looking at me with his evil smirk."I deny to follow that contract." I said, challenging him. "Your wish, Ms. Milburn. You can walk out of the company any moment you want and meet my lawyers in the court tomorrow," he said, leaning back on his chair. "You're cruel, Chris." I said helplessly."It's Mr. Collins for you, Ms. Milburn. I hope you have learnt the basic etiquette and know what professionalism means or else your business degree is of no use." he said, sternly. "I hate you!" I said, furiously."Now if you are done wasting my time then go and bring me my cup of coffee. No sugar. Now out!" he said as he concentrated on his laptop.I walked out of his company, helpless.These three months are going to be the most disturbing and stressful three months of my life.Read to find out more!
His Appointed Wife
"What if the right person is also your Mr. So Wrong?"***Her lips touched and teased and coaxed him and he felt her touch in every cell and every bone. Soft and supple, her body was around him. Everywhere. She was everywhere. He was hungry for more, but he couldn't break this sweetness. Shy and timid, she kissed like herself. All so innocent, but incredibly passionate. The kiss was gentle, yet also fire.And he couldn't help anymore. He wanted more.He pushed her back gently and her back hit the wall and he pressed himself to her amazing body. "Ah." He thought. "Can I really stay away after this?""I can't." She thought. ~~~A guy, a girl, a contract and sizzling sexual tension brewing between them. Is it possible for them to come out of it with zero casualties? ~~~"I'll give you a place to stay and I'll pay you, all you have to do is to pretend to be my wife for an year, in return. It is that easy."Or is it? With a contract, their deal is filed, signed and sealed with a kiss. Finally, Alexandra will have a home, have someone to back her up in the fight of getting back what is legally hers. Logan will have the revenge he wants against his ex-girlfriend, Stacy. Gambling with the matters of heart is just dangerous. You might hit the jackpot or you will be neck deep in heartbreak. It all depends on the cards that have been dealt to you.And they will both realize it soon enough, when their heart take over their brain.___
MELTING A FROZEN HEART
Raelynn BakerA woman who escaped the viciously blinding nights of forced prostitution. Snatched from the embrace of a comfortable life, she had to hold onto herself for survival. A true warrior who persistently fights against the dark memories of her past.Vincent MarinoA man who runs the entire underground syndicate. Born and brought up in the treacherous darkness of power struggle, he rose to the top by challenging years of humiliation and brutally vanquishing every opponent in blood.Respect.He values it the most.Freedom.She longs for it from her own demons.Mirroring each other's gaze, forcing the other to back down, they lock horns when a chance encounter collides them.One is authoritative.One is headstrong.Each holding a story of their own and both trying to read each other.She has secrets that when break out would tarnish his respect and question his authority while he has rivals who when succeed would shove her back into her terrifying past.When love becomes a double edged sword, with danger lurking right around the corner, can the ignited flames of curiosity break the shackles of their past and melt the ice walls surrounding their heart?Ride along the melancholically beautiful journey of two souls in their pursuit of a home!Reading 'What is family?' will give you a better insight into the family dynamics of the Marinos, but it is optional.Disclaimer : This book contains violence and triggering content. I advise you to read it at your own discretion. Also, note that the female lead in this book is not weak or timid. If you're looking for a submissive female lead, this book is not for you.
JUNOONIAT
Meet Mahd A tall sexy hunky business man He was close to his family and respected women The perfect guy ain't he?Well manal thought otherwise She had feeling the past but not now The tragic event just didn't let her feel anything again Her cousin who she always looked up to was now just a mere stranger who lived in the same house as hers --------'Please baba please just let me marry her once I'll treat her like a queen' mahd begged his father 'I can't we already gave you chance and you've hurt her deep enough' his father replied And left He couldn't see his son hurt Mahd knew only his sister could help now and he rushed towards her room He explained very thing to mehrulShe sighed and said 'I'll help but one mistake and I'm against you understood?' He nodded and hugged her He was on the verge of tears --------Manal was passing in the hallway when she heard something that caught her attention 'So what about your cousin won't she say something' a girl spoke through phone 'We'll I'll deal with her I wasn't going to marry her anyways you just say yes to my proposal' mahd said and manals world just shattered All the promises All the reassurancesAll the smiles All the nights All were fake A tears slipped out of her eye And mahd came out and saw her 'Oh you're here did you heard my conversation' he asked and and she nodded meekly'That's good well now you know everything in short I like a girl and will her and want to marry and I'm also sorry for everything' he said and smiled He's smiled after everything HOW CAN HEManal thought She was burning from inside She slapped him Hard With all her strength And ran away------------There is no abuse or cheating One sided love trying to make the other fall in love It's going to be a happy ending
Twisted Wonderland
You find yourself thrown into the world of Twisted Wonderland. There you meet the boys who go to the prestigious Night Raven College, all with their own personalities and flaws. As you help and spend more time with them, you can't help but feel like you're falling for them. But not as hard as they are falling for you. Will you ever be able to make it back home? Or would you be able to leave the friends you made behind?*I've reached the max number of chapters so I made another book to continue the story
The Pirate's Ransom
Prim Claremonte is nothing short of royalty. Her life has been one of riches, balls, and endless pampering. Things only begin to look brighter when her father is appointed heir to the throne. Prim's life would become infinitely grander than it already was. However, this has painted a target on her back. Captain Caspian Flynn is eager to increase the wealth of his crew, and himself. Ransoming the daughter of a Crown Prince will ensure that his goal is met. There are many who have sought this same treasure. Their failures meant an opportunity for him. After all, who better to hunt a treasure than a pirate? Warning: This book, while being a work of fiction, still deals with real elements. There will be chapters dealing with abuse, depression, gore, PTSD, and other topics which some might find triggering. (There is one spicy bonus chapter at the very end of the book which was added after its initial completion.)Completed May 14, 2021Book 1 of 2Followed by "The Hunter's Pursuit"*UNSOLICITED CRITICS MAY BE MUTED* see bio
Addicted | Genshin x Male! Reader
You were addicted to Genshin Impact so much you would use up all your money and time on it at fault. You also can't help but getting so attracted in other words, simping on the characters designs that the game offer to the fact that you decided to declare yourself as Genshinsexual (a joke btw). One day, your computer broke down at the middle of your online class session and decided to open Genshin Impact. You have zero control whatsover on your computer it was as if the computer was controlling itself. As the in-game started to open the door, a bright light consumed you which made you went unconscious.The first thing you see when you woke up was Aether's and Paimon's face which brings you to surprise. You have been dreaming for this to happen to yourself. Little did you know, something awaits you in your dream life.Cover by: @thelxione
Jedi and Clone
Irel Kirsi is a newly appointed Jedi Knight when the Clone Wars arrives, bringing chaos into the galaxy she was sworn to protect. At the bidding of the Jedi Council, Irel is assigned to become General of Clone Legion 918. It is there she meets Commander Axe, one of the newer clone troopers, but no less experienced. As the war goes on, Irel finds herself learning how to command an army and take orders herself. Her questions for the Jedi Council deepen even more, especially as she begins to grow closer to her commander. Commander Axe has been in the Clone Wars since the very first battle of Geonosis. When he finds out that his legion is being reassigned to another less experienced Jedi, Axe is worried what may happen to him and his men. He takes it upon himself to help their new general as much as he can. As they continue to work together, Axe finds himself falling for Irel. As the threat of war spills across the galaxy, what will they do to ensure victory and what will their freedom cost? WARNINGThis book, while being a work of fiction, still contains real elements and deals with the subject of war. There will be chapters that deal with death, suicide, slight gore, etc.(Canon characters as well as planets within the Star Wars universe are not created by me. I only take credit for my original characters and this story.)Completed May 1, 2020My Star Wars Fanfiction Timeline Order1) Jedi and Clone2) Senator and Soldier3) Broken Codes4) Trooper5) Daughter of Mortis6) Child of Balance*UNSOLICITED CRITICS MAY BE MUTED* see bio
Bitter Sweet Melodies (girlxgirl)
Jordan Jenkins knew she'd found the one true love of her life at the tender age of sixteen. For four years, it was a long honeymoon phase, filled with love, laughter and happiness. But as they grew up, the added responsibility came with added pressure. Taylor walked in on Jordan in the arms of another woman, ended the relationship and after a brief rebound romance, she fled town and relocated to London. Now, five years later, Taylor is back. Jordan's Interior design firm is hired to remodel Taylor's penthouse. Married to a powerful businessman and a mother of a beautiful four-year-old girl, Jordan walks into Taylor's bedroom and five years of distance and separation begin to shimmer as the love the two women once felt for each other awakens with a disastrous vengeance.Copyright © 2014 by Kerry BelchambersAll rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.
Cry-Baby
I wiped my eyes once again to see deep piercing green ones looking down at me. More tears came as I saw the root of my anger, and I stood up pushing past him. I tried to run but got pulled back by a hand grabbing my wrist. "What happened?" Clyde demanded angrily. "Get off of me!" I growled and pried his fingers off my wrist and continued to the bathroom. Once inside I went into a stall and grabbed some toilet paper to wipe my face. Why was I always crying?I heard the door open and I tried to contain my sniffling so that they wouldn't hear. Then I looked down to see the feet and saw Clyde crawling under my stall. ~~~~~Alexa Moore is a crybaby. She can't deal well with her emotions; if she is frustrated, angry, sad, mad, or hurt she can't help but cry. She hates that she always feels the need to cry and tries to stay happy by being unconfrontational, and staying away from jerks.Clyde Wood is seemingly heartless. Through the bad, sad, hurtful, and pissing situations he appears to be tougher than nails. Sure he is happy most times, but in the eyes of many he is a heartless jerk that picks on everyone. If it wasn't for his great looks he'd probably be with the Gothic kids, not the popular ones. That, and he made a hobby of being a player.Alexa meeting Clyde was definitely a recipe for disaster, causing her to shed more tears than in her entire 17 years. The year goes from good to bad to good to bad, and end bad? With so much heart churning events, will there really be a rainbow after the storm?
The mate of his nanny
I'm a new grad human in huge debt, and cheated by my Omega boyfriend. When I got wasted in a bar, I didn't expect to have the best sex ever. And the very next morning, I also didn't expect to wake up and find my One-Night-Stand hookup was my ex-boyfriend's Alpha billionaire BOSS....How things are going to turn out after I accidentally became his 5-year-old daughter's live-in nanny?How did this happen? How did I wind up finally becoming employed, only for it to turn out that my new employer was the same person who I had a one night st*nd with just two nights ago?"I didn't know that you would be the employer. If I had known, I wouldn't have applied....."it's alright. I knew it was you when I hired you. I did it on purpose.I scrunched my eyebrows together. What do you mean?IT IS NOT MY STORY AND IT COULD BE BAN BC OF THAT
A Lone Love #2 ✔️
Maximus' POV of The Lone Dove: #2Maximus Myers, a treasure to the Queen City High School, his own parents attended and fell in love. His mindset was not a mirror image of his father's, being a businessman was not his main goal when his mother, Annalisa Myers, the dark swan, would tell him stories of finding his one true love. He didn't believe in the whole Prince Charming way of finding his Cinderella and he'd never tell anyone, he'd rather be broke but, happy and in love than watch another student down the swept of every speck of dust hallway. He'd still receive gushing looks from many girls, but, every time he'd look into their eyes, hoping to find something that would give him warmth, only to be left stared at because of the suit on his back, the money in his overloaded pockets and the title of his heart, but, no warmth. All until the moment, the one girl he'd die for, he'd cherish to the ends of the world and he didn't even know it yet. His friend, Ivan Torres made the right decision in coming back early from France, Maximus hadn't yet known why. Now, all he ever dreams about, what his every thought is consumed of, the dangerous little blonde, who at first glance, her sharp forest emerald gaze, set fire to his everything. A lone love meets the lone dove.
Love In Design
After years trying to break through with their work at The Image Factory, a team of graphic designers gets hired for a major branding project that could be their biggest opportunity, yet their deepest secrets start to get revealed under pressure.Zackary Valentine has only been in love with one woman and his wild bachelor lifestyle is the facade of an insecure lonely man. After losing his mother and facing the harsh rejection of his father, Elvam Kadar deals with a deep depression while pretending all is well in his life. When Kaley Sloan finds out she's pregnant unexpectedly she's in constant fear of her friends finding out about her relationship or losing what she most desires. David Lantz who has been down in his luck throughout his whole life neglects his serious health problems while getting a chance at family life and love. Raising a teenage daughter in secret becomes a struggle for Owen McKay, especially after she runs away with her college boyfriend. Returning home to babysit his alcoholic mother was never in Nathan Larsen's plans and finding himself as the catalyst of the tensions in the studio even less.Six paths connect through loss and love, forging friendships and relationships, but it wont be simple as life continues to throw unexpected, and at times dangerous, changes at them. Only ties thicker than blood will keep them together.WATTPAD version, AVAILABLE on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle versionISBN: 978-9402132137Copyright © 2020 by Mara Oudenes. All rights reserved.
Afterward: Of Sword & Shield (Emperor x Tav)
Summary: After the fall of the Netherbrain, life continues onward. Only the gang and you have gone your separate ways this time. With everyone off on their own adventures and continued self-discoveries, you learn to embrace your new form while holding onto bits and pieces of your past and former self. A slice of life novelette following illithid Tav and their journey with the short-worded business flayer, known as the Emperor.Pairing: The Emperor x Illithid TavWord count: 17kTags: Slice of life, Suggestive themes, Mild NSFW, Tentacles, Fluff, Possible spoilers, Relationship, No abuse, Consent.-A/N: This novelette has only been published onto my Tumblr (faize-art), AO3 (Faize_art), and WattPad (Faize001). Please do not redistribute it nor claim it as your own work.
Crest of the Strongest Knight
In the Avalyne Empire, there is only one way to achieve greatness: exhibition matches. Those who possess the power to bestow god-given gifts known as Crests stand tall and proud as nobles, supporting their knights who wade into battle for the sake of glory, victory, and honor. Knights and nobles alike study and train at Avalyne Academy to hone their skills and participate in academy-level matches, all while forming lasting bonds to become fully-fledged pairs.Among those students is the so-called "strongest knight" Medrauta, yet despite her title, she hasn't managed to win a single match. Instead, she's impressively racked up over two-hundred losses within the course of the very first month. However, when she's faced with the prospect of expulsion due to various circumstances, her life gradually begins to change.As Medrauta struggles to truly become someone worthy of the title "knight", she gains new friends, hope, and experience.Chapters update every day!Because of Wattpad's chapter limit, the final 7 chapters can be found here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/360162047-crest-of-the-strongest-knight-final-sevenTo support the series, gain access to Patron-exclusive side-chapters, or read ahead, please visit https://www.patreon.com/hungrysheep!
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✅ My Cousin's Keeper [NaNoWriMo 2021]
Gabby wants a little to look after, so she and her girlfriend Ffrances can have the joy of playing with a child. When her cousin Tess comes to stay with her for a year, it looks like a perfect opportunity. Gabby will help Tess to find a childlike headspace, and everyone will have what they want. Unfortunately, Tess is more than a little reluctant, but Gabby knows how to work around that. It might take a little more time, but she's sure that Tess will realise how happy she is to be a baby by the end of the year.---------This book and The Last New Start tell the same story from different perspectives. Both of them will be complete stories in their own right, but reading them together might give a little more depth. I will be writing these for NaNoWriMo 2021, which means that I will attempt to post at least one chapter of one of the stories every day in November; and if I can write faster than that, then any remaining chapters will be available to all my Patreon supporters (including the $1 tier) for this month.If there's anything in particular you would like to see in this story, please leave me a comment.
Best For Business (A WWE Fanfic) Book 2 in The Wild Card Series
After making her final decision and sticking with SHIELD, Lila looks towards the future. There's a lot of opportunities presenting themselves for her and her three boys. Along with that comes a lot responsibility, drama and fear. Can Lila survive unscathed in her battle with the Authority or will the group crack under what's best for business?Read Trust Comes First otherwise you will be lost. =DAlso i own nothing in this book except my own character =D
Splatoon x Male Reader
You are just an average inkling in Inkopolis Square, when you notice a strange person who changes your life.This story begins in Splatoon 2, but I will mark in the chapter list when the story jumps to Splatoon 3 for those of you who want to jump straight to that point instead.All rights for the characters and bits of story go to Nintendo.I also don't own any of the pictures in this, unless specified other wise.Cover photo by Yuqoi on Deviantart.If I mess something up, please tell me.
How to Survive South Park
A top tier South Park: Stick of Truth speedrunner gets sent into that very game, and by extension, the world of their favorite TV show by god (aka Morgan Freeman) for shits and giggles.Finding himself now in the body of the game's protagonist, New Kid, will the knowledge of the South Park superfan be enough to survive in the reality where world ending apocalypses are weekly events stopped by 10 year olds or will they crumble under the pressure and sheer absurdity of it all?Introducing the isekai victim's guide on How to Survive South Park.Reference Point: The main protagonist has been sent into South Park BEFORE Season 26 of the show came out in our reality (I started this story before said season finished), so everything up until the Streaming Wars specials is known by the main protagonist at the start of his journey.That includes the show up to season 25, the games up to Phone Destroyer, the movie, the hour-long specials up to both parts of Streaming Wars, and plenty of deleted scenes and cut content throughout all of that.The main protagonist will learn more as the story progresses, but this is what he knows at the start.You can also find this story on both Archive Of Our Own and Quotev if you prefer to view fics on those sites.
Sanders sides. -Ship One-shots!-
I will be taking requests, and I will write almost any ship, except for RemRom since I still view them as brothers.It is my first one-shot book, so I sincerely hope that you can enjoy reading the stories as much as I enjoy writing them.For more details, see the very first chapter.Highest given rankings:#4 in Remus sanders#2 in sandersaidessmut#7 in janus
Confessions of an Intern
These are musings of mine, told as I grow through residency. I hope to share a little insight into the making of a doctor, one who still cannot believe she's been blessed with this responsibility.
Poles apart... Hate or Love? (COMPLETED)
(Apart Series - Book 1)Dev Kapoor... Popularly called DK!!! 31 year old hot headed, carefree, badass was currently the most talked and successful businessman in the country.Loved by his family and hated by his employees!For his family DK was a rare diamond 💎 and to most of his employees he was a Demon👹DK's only weakness was his family. His baby brother Dhruv and his Daadi (Grandmother). DK loves his family a lot specially after the loss of his mother at a tender age of 10. Brought up by his grandmother Saudamini Kapoor was a strong headed, smart yet loving grand mother. Ishani Sharma was the youngest daughter of the mad family of Sharma's. Chirpy, crazy and a complete nutcase. She was an apple of their eye. Her father, mother, grandfather and grandmother everyone pampered her like a baby. Above all was her elder sister Ahana. The only sane case in the mad mad Sharma family.Saudamini wants her grandsons to get married. Trying to convince DK for 6 continuous years she finally decide to get Dhruv married atleast. After all Dhruv was also a crazy, fun-loving young man.... 27 year old now. Dhruv instantly falls for Ahana at a wedding and there were sparks ✨But when the hot headed DK came in contact with the cool cat Ishani There was fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥Note: Any resemblance to real persons or other real-life entities is purely coincidental. All characters and other entities appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, dead or alive, or other real-life entities, past or present, is purely coincidentalCopyright Disclaimer: I don't own any rights of pictures used if any. They belong to the owners respectively.