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Easton was Luna's closest friend until a family tragedy tore them apart. Five years later, a mysterious invitation brings them back together - and Luna's life will never be the same. ***** It's been five years since a deadly fire took the lives of Luna's parents and Easton's father-destroying Luna and Easton's friendship in the process. Now, Luna's looking forward to a brighter future. But when she encounters Easton at a party, she discovers that although she's come to terms with her past, Easton's is tearing him apart. As Luna tries to help Easton heal, she soon realizes that her past and her future might be more intertwined than she thought. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

atwowxoc What does one do when they wake up in a universe they barely understood-a world ripped straight from a movie they didn't even bother paying attention to? The towering trees shimmer with bioluminescent veins, alien skies stretching endlessly above, the clear blue waters yet none of it feels familiar. It's beautiful, breathtaking even, but hollow. Her mind claws for memories, fragments slipping through her fingers like grains of sand, scattering before she can hold on. Faces blur, voices echo faintly, and the warmth of what was once home fades like smoke in the wind. The inability to let go gnaws at her chest, a weight heavier than gravity itself. But the world doesn't wait for grief. The air hums with life-creatures darting through glowing foliage, rivers pulsing like liquid sapphire. It's time. Time to open her eyes, to breathe in this strange new reality, and move forward. Because standing still means drowning in the past, and here, survival demands motion. She takes a step. The ground feels alive beneath her feet, and for the first time, she wonders if this isn't punishment, but a chance-a terrifying, exhilarating chance to rewrite everything.

Everyone warned her to stay away from him. Too dangerous. Too arrogant. Too broken. She was quiet, invisible, and new to college - the kind of girl who avoided attention. He was the senior everyone knew - the bad boy with secrets in his eyes and chaos in his steps. They were never meant to cross paths. But one accidental encounter turns warnings into curiosity... and curiosity into something far more dangerous. What happens when a shy girl becomes the only calm in a stormy senior's life? And what happens when falling for him was the one thing she was never supposed to do? A slow-burn college romance filled with tension, emotions, and unspoken feelings.

This ensemble story explores the families we are born into, the ones we choose, and the courage it takes to stand together through life's trials. In Part I: Stand By Me, Army JAG Lieutenant Kaci Maloney begins a new chapter in San Antonio, navigating military life as an autistic woman while carrying grief from her mother's death. Surrounded by family and chosen loved ones, Kaci and those around her confront old wounds, unexpected love, and what it truly means to let someone stand by you. Her father, Cormac, seeks connection after personal loss; Mick Scavo, estranged from his family, learns loyalty can be chosen; Kellen Maloney adjusts to post-military life; and Valencia Aguilar, Kaci's best friend, begins to reclaim her own strength. In Part II: Standing As One, the story deepens as the characters navigate the challenges of caring for one another and building found family. Bianca Maloney adjusts to life as a new mother while learning to trust again. Gomez Cordero, an Army JAG, takes on guardianship of his nephew and niece while confronting difficult family dynamics. Jesse Holland faces the legacy of early loss, while his mother, Tara Sorenson, discovers that love and new beginnings are possible even after decades of grief. Maren Scavo continues forging a life free from the expectations that once defined her. From learning to stand by one another to ultimately standing as one, these interconnected lives explore grief, healing, love, and loyalty-and the power of chosen family in shaping who we become.

Everyone is carrying a story they'll never tell. Some secrets bind you together. Others tear you apart. Normal is overrated The pressure The expectations The pain The rumors The deep, dark secrets The relationships It's all hanging by a thread A thread of hope perhaps Wouldn't you like to know, What exactly sets people on the edge

This is a story of Bellatix Lastrange's daughter Asterin Asterin grow up with her aunt Narcissa and husband. From the minute she can remember she was told that her and cousins Draco were better then the rest as they were better then the rest of the children as they were pure blood that was what they believe for their entire life. On their eleventh births one by they reserved their Hogwarts Asterin, but will she be ready for the world beyond her isolated life?"

Morgan has lived in two worlds all her life: the physical world and the afterlife. Acting as a bridge, she helps the dead by finishing their tasks for them and helping them move into the Light. When her own boyfriend becomes trapped between worlds, she must use everything she's ever learned to help him. With the aid of a guilt-stricken ghost who has chosen to remain Earthbound, Morgan must fight a host of spirits to get the love of her life back. But what happens when she starts to fall for a ghost?

"She didn't fear the flames, she became the fire" Maeve Romano. Not only the Italian mafia princess but also one of the most feared assassins in the underworld. They call her The Devil's Angel, the most feared woman you'll ever hear about. Once you encounter her, you won't live long enough to tell others. She's merciless, heartless even, a killing machine as they call her. But that's not how her life was supposed to be, not at all. After some traumatic experiences though, you learn to live with it, even if you like it or not, because in life it's not about living how you want, it's about surviving and risking. That's exactly what she's waiting for. A chance, an escape, a risk to take and either win or lose it all. But what happens when her plan goes wrong because of a little mistake and now she has to move in with her brothers. Will they discourage or help her when they find out the truth? Will she be able to trust them or is she going to leave the second she turns 18? Lost friends reunite, people you only saw as allies become friends and a mysterious someone reappears out of nowhere. TW: abuse, self-harm, swearing, sexual assault, mafia related stuff started: 09.09.25 finished:

Hi! I am Natalie, I am cold ( not literally but metaphorically), I am a nice person ( both literally and metaphorically. I got issues and it is fine because I survive and actually I am an evil genius. Welcome to a crazy adventure of this soft girl with a killer brain. She likes no man telling her what to do, trauma? bad experience? well no. Just toxic independency. This story is not about falling in love, it is about getting out of it every single time!!

Meeting him was like relapse all over again...but this hurt a million times worse.

Boy x boy. - A sweet romance between an pan-romantic asexual and a bisexual with POTS. This story is about the big things in our past, the little things in the present and the endless possibilities of our futures. Juno finds life boring, but can't seem to get himself out of it. Eliot is trying, day in and day out, to have a normal life. To could do things on his own. To be seen as an equal. Will nothing ever be the same again? When will we finally be happy?

Licorice's mission in Beast-Yeast takes an unexpected turn when he meets a faerie who practically turns his world upside down without even knowing Aka CLOVER FAERIE AU FANFIC

Two brothers- Ritwik and Rishi Shekhawat don't know about each other's existence. Their parents divorced each other 26 years ago, Ritwik was just 4 years old then and Rishi was not even born. Ritwik finds out about the existence of his younger brother under an unfortunate circumstance and now is in a quest to bring his brother to live with them. Rishi who had struggled all his life doesn't trust people easily, he has lived 25 years of his life without being answerable to anyone. Will Ritwik's effort melt Rishi's heart ? Will Rishi give a chance to Ritwik? Or will the brothers separate again ? Dive into the story to know more about the Shekhawat brothers.

Growing up in the west is anything but easy for the teenage Muslim Ameerah Hasaan where she is constantly questioned and bullied because of her hijab (headscarf) by her peers and neighborhood acquaintances. And if that is not enough, Ameerah is confused by her parents controversial views on the hijab, her mom Aidah strongly believes in the importance of the hijab and that it protects the Muslim girls, however, Ameerah's dad although he grew up in a very conservative Lebanese society, fails to see the importance and benefits of the hijab and advises his daughter to take it off so that a burden will be lifted off Ameerah's back. Can Ameerah wear her hijab?

After Gardenview anonymously shut down, the Toons were left behind by their caretakers, forced to stay inside their once happy home forever. As though things couldn't get any worse, Dandy is seen fighting his own demons as he tries to forget all painful memories that constantly tug at his mind. Once he finally snaps, all Mains must work together to stop his dark reign and bring back what was once their chirpy friend. But how can they do that when Dandy continues to hold back? Does he even want to go back to how things were? All Mains seem to have some sort of resistance to this powerful substance, known as 'Ichor'. However, regular Toons unfortunately cannot withstand it, eventually leading to bigger problems once it gets too overwhelming... ------------------------------- This fanfiction is mostly centered around Sprout and Cosmo/Twisted Cosmo (slight Fruitcake if you want to see it like that.) But other characters will also have their place in this fanfiction. All character rights go to Qwelver, game developer and owner of Dandy's World.

Being married to Gerald was a blessing and a curse. The beautiful and damned Daniella. What a title for a Rolling Stones cover. I looked to my son who had his father's eyes. Eyes I could barely look at now. Book 1: Drifting Back Started November 17th 2017

I was dancing with somebody that I barely know Then she's talking about her boyfriend, ain't it typical? When they met once and he wrote a song about her.

rants about issues ongoing in the world or in general. i don't know if we can talk about politics on here so i'll refrain from talking about it for now, but this was solely made for awareness purposes. let me know if you want me to talk about anything specific! i can do some research before going in depth on the topic <3

"I was supposed to yell at him, command him to quit it. But at that moment I became soft. Damn I hate being soft. I hate him even more. He was so damn hot ugh! I hate him. " October isn't your ordinary shy girl. She is smart but really sassy and has an attitude to rain on your parade. Is love the answer she's looking for? Let's say maybe... But candy isn't always sweet? ☆ Author's Note: This is my first time writing a books. Please do understand that this books gives an image on people that are shy but and really aren't. Shy people deserve a chance just like other people. When they break out of their shyness they are really amazing people. I would like if you do give critics and comment. I am open and will be ready to reply to whatever enquiries you may possess. Thank you ✨

A rant about Instagram how this social media platform pisses me off a lot! I notice a lot of people use Instagram from famous celebrities, models, cosplayers, artists, my allies and friends, other people and the cool people. People want to fit in. I complain about a lot of issues. There are too many spam bots, the algorithm is stupid and broken, Instagram is not focus on PC but on mobile phone, there's too much glitches / bugs, the moderators can't do their jobs properly and much more issues! There are many reasons why I hate Instagram and why it pisses me off a lot! __________________________________________________________________________________ Damn it! The book cover is cropped! Oh well...! However if you click on the chapter of the rant, the book cover is shown in full size.