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Waiting In The Sky
ducky
Mistress Pandora’s monsters are coming to Starsity. Of that, Whimsy the Star is certain. Crashing into the rockface of the Moon Duchess’s gardens, they have but one mission: Save the children of the Moon from utter destruction…before Pandora’s creatures swallow them whole.
When shadow meets the sunshine
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A ruthless mafia who has lost faith in love crosses paths with an optimistic UPSC aspirant struggling to balance her dreams and family responsibilities. He lives in a world of shadows; she believes in hope and second chances. When their two completely different worlds collide, they must discover whether love can survive the secrets, danger, and responsibilities standing between them. Tune in to get into the story of Aadvik Singh Rathore and Samaira Sharma.
A Melody Born in Transit
Kingsley Ogboli
When two strangers meet on a train journey through South Korea, an unexpected connection begins—one that may change both of their lives forever.
Seven panels to fall
Jellyfish
Ren discovers a webcomic with a final message: If no one comes by March 14, I jump. The robot in the panels has a three-fingered hand the same hand as Haruka, the quiet girl in his class who always hides hers. He starts going to the roof where she sits. Day after day. Not to save her. Just to be there. A quiet story about being seen when you’ve spent years disappearing.
Falling For You
Roxanne Louise
COMPLETED City girl Katy sees her job at Havenwood High as a temporary escape. A year away from her overbearing mother, and a year to gain teaching experience, before she can leave the sleepy little village behind. But between the charming PE teacher, and the infuriating head of English leaving might be harder than she expected. Because sometimes the place you plan to leave is the place that changes everything. Tropes: Small town, love triangle, found family, CLOSED DOOR
Ask Me To Stay
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝘞𝘦𝘣 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴
A billionaire inventor searching for a family. A guarded survivor carrying a pregnancy he never planned. A donor event neither man fully remembers ties Leonardo Ivanov and Theo Maren together through a private contract, a criminal cover-up, and a scandal powerful people are desperate to control.
Sunkissed
Roxanne Louise
ONGOING. Updated Tuesdays (JST) Sun, sea, sangria and some harmless flirting. Ella and Lucy head to Spain determined to reinvent themselves before university. Armed with sangria, sunshine and a promise to stop saying no, the two best friends soon discover that first love, first heartbreak and growing up never go according to plan. CLOSED DOOR
Adventures in Melodia
Kal Love
Indi the cat-man and bard goes on adventures.
Summer in snow
K
If you came across this story then maybe its your chance to know me. It my first time writing so i m not sure how it will be but i hope you find it something which related to you.
Under His Gaze
Miawmaolicious
In a busy hallway of their school, Livia is standing infront of the bulletin board where the school supreme students faces and names is posted. The innocent-angel look and bright smile on her face makes her stand out of every student passing by on her. ("Ang pogi talaga") she said habang nakatingin sa nag iisang picture na nasa pinaka taas. PRESIDENT~ DRAKE AIDEN VALDEZ
Ugly Thoughts in Pretty Phrases
Elizabeth
Poems from a tumblr girl
The way I see things
Shadae Sang
Things we hear /Say without thinking
Heya, it's Akacia!
Akacia Gooden
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Ghosted
Roxanne Louise
𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏... 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒂 𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕. Grace meets Ren, a charming popcorn stealing stranger. She starts to think he might actually be the one - until he disappears. Except he doesn't stay gone for long. Dead and stuck on Earth, commitment phobic Ren has been assigned as Grace's spiritual advisor unable to move on until he's done "helping" Grace.
An Author's Ramblings After Sundown
Aria June
As an author who is not able to find her audience, these are my personal opinions and ramblings of my life has been so far. A series of mistakes and misfortune that eventually lead to me being diagnosed with multiple health issues( both physical and mental). Don’t need sympathy just letting it all oit here for you to read. I hope you don't come back crying.
WHEN DOES IT END FOR US?
I-BEE-KAY
They say that time supposed to heal you but I haven't done much healing.
Restringing the Heart
F.C. Nombre
Jaxon Henderson was once a well-knowned guitarist in a band called The Runaways. Eliana Cruz is known as the nightingale of the West End Theatres. What happens when they both run away from the spotlight?
Another Man's Treasure
Pickles
A series of connected stories where one man's trash becomes another man's treasure.
The Last Age Of Magic
Breath Write
For ages, Earth knew four great eras of magic, when gods, demons, and mythical beings walked among humanity. At the dawn of the Fourth Era, a demon made magic vanish. Humanity called it myth—until the ancient barrier broke. Mana returned, awakening extraordinary powers. As humans clash with Siddhas, the Heavenly Queens choose one man to become King of Earth and restore balance before magic destroys the world. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/1062929/fictions
The Sweet Killer
Chinedu Udeze
“She looked at the cup for a moment before she answered… ‘Because the day was not,’ she said finally.”
Inner workings of a not so spotless mind
Ari Rae
Its hard to stay clean when your brain isnt clear, its ok and your not alone. I know its hard right now but youll find your peace
FYI’s by Chikari
Chikari
I decided this would be a fun way to share my thoughts, random musings, etc. before most of it gets posted to my blog by the same name. So, this one will be more up to date for sure and be a bit less formal, as well.
Sad Girl™ Poetry
burntsugarplum
Hello my lovely. These are my '3am Fridge Thoughts', lol. It's a series of sad poems that discuss mental health, relationships, and healing. Sometimes it's ok not to be ok. x But remember the silver lining. Even if it's by making art. COMPLETE (Note: While inspired by true events, these poems are a work of fiction. Names, places, and incidents have been changed.)
The Sleepover (shortplay)
Xim 💜
Sleepovers are meant to be fun-a mix of giggles and late-night treats. Someone in the group is not who they claim to be. Dive into this short play in which one of the characters is not who they appear to be.

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My Heart Will Go On
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At Stellenbosch University, drunken girls often phone the Heartbreak Hotline. The Operator doesn’t care if you scream about your ex, curse your parents, or confide your darkest thoughts— everything is fair game when it comes to love and pain. For two years he remains anonymous... but then you call. Select either Selene, Gisela, or Fae as your character in this interactive romance-drama where secrets are currency. ✎ CHOICES & MULTIPLE ENDINGS ✎ HURT/COMFORT TROPE ✎ UPDATES EVERY WEEK
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Lizzy has one fandom rule: absolutely do not like Daiki. She loves FITZ, her friends, & her fandom life… then the band arrive for their first-ever UK tour & check into the hotel where she works. The fans flail, but Lizzy’s friends flail harder. But Lizzy knows she’ll be fine. Because everyone knows you don’t catch feelings for your bias-wrecker. Right?
Ruthless Desires [SMUT 25+]
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"Why the fuck would he cheat on me with a stripper?" Rose only wanted to survive. Working nights at a strip club was never part of her dream; it was her only choice. Then Lewis walked into her life. A wealthy man with dangerous secrets and a wild obsession. Falling for him could cost Rose everything, especially now that his ruthless wife has vowed to make her life a living hell for sleeping with her husband. ⚠️ Adult/explicit content begins from Chapter 25 onward. Reader discretion advised.
The Other Petra
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Petra Brooke died at thirty-four with a bullet in her chest and a secret she never got to uncover. Then she wakes up eighteen again, three days into her senior year. This time, she'll protect her mother, uncover the conspiracy surrounding her family, and find the person who killed her. There's just one problem: she is falling for the man she married in her first life and she still doesn't know if he was involved in her murder.
The Rose Still Bleeds
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Elena Sanchez is just a nurse — until Dante Petrovic, heir to a rival mafia empire, recognizes the ghost of her old life in her hands. To escape him, she runs. Instead, she’s captured, unmasked as Eleonor Valentino, and dragged back to the father she fled. As his estate strips her identity away piece by piece, only one man is reckless enough to breach the gates for her. But by the time he reaches her, he may be facing a stranger wearing the woman he loves.
Mid Term Exam Got Delayed due to Apocalypse
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In Delhi, an invasion turns humanity's deepest fears into reality right before a major school exam.Riyaan, a high school senior, notices a classmate go missing, only to later watch his peers get brutally murdered for failing to answer questions. He realizes exams are just the beginning of a broader fear-driven apocalypse. This raises a critical question: can a mentally stable person trick these creatures by intentionally converting a desire into a fear? Abbreviation:MTDA
A Barkeeps Guide To swallowing Hexes
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Loch just wants to serve watered down ale to doomed men and ignore the mud. Unfortunately, his frail body violently absorbs raw magic and the skills of the dead. When a disgraced commander catches him swallowing a lethal hex with a wet bar towel, his quiet life in the trenches is officially over. To survive a pointless war and a looming apocalypse, this sickly publican must weaponize the stolen power of a thousand dead aristocrats.
MY Wife is the Secret Boss
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After being betrayed and divorced by the man she loved, Sophia starts over with nothing. Unknown to everyone, she's the true heiress of the powerful Laurent Empire, but she hides her identity. As she secretly helps struggling CEO Damien Carter rebuild his company, her ex-husband, his new lover, and a fake heiress continue to humiliate her. How long can the real Secret Boss remain hidden before the truth changes everything?
Let’s Play
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The phones never stopped ringing — not for calls, not anymore. When the lockdown hit, an unknown presence began hunting anyone without a device. Now the only way to survive is to play: codes, puzzles, riddles, and choices that can’t be undone. You’ve been selected. The Corrupts are waiting. Let’s play.
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Secrets Of Time
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