"God, I am just so sorry..." Ella wants nothing more than to get away and start her own life, but she's learned the hard way that we don't always get the things we want. Desperate to find an apartment, she has been saving up and working all the hours she can get. At twenty years old, her parents introduced her to a new member of the family, her adopted brother. She has yet to adjust to the new company and has put herself on the fast track to finally having a life she can call her own. In celebration of one whole year under the same roof, her family books a twelve day cruise in hopes that a stress free trip will encourage some much needed bonding. It's too bad they didn't catch the latest news... A deadly virus has been spreading like wildfire, and the newest victims are confined to a cruise ship on the high seas... Ella's cruise ship. The family's dream vacation soon turns into a nightmare. As family ties are strained, Ella quickly bonds with Tyler, an employee she meets aboard what should have been the trip of her lifetime. Now she may not even make it out alive before the captain declares "mayday." *This is a romantic suspense, so expect thrills, angst, and lovey-dovey moments. *Rated mature for language, brief sexual content and suggestive content.

|| 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐍 || @카지노후기 @lgbtq (x2) @ContemporaryLit {9𝐗 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝} ~Highest rank~ #1 Billionaire-romance (21/9/2024) #4 newread Bentley Kai, a 24-year-old, lost everything: his money, house, job, and girlfriend in less than twenty-four hours. Devastated by the series of events, he spends his last coins at a bar, completely wasted, when he is picked up by Damian Giovanni, a multi-billionaire and the CEO of Giovanni Imperial. Placed in a tight spot, Bentley begs Damian to allow him to stay until he can find a place of his own. In a haste to secure a job that can sustain him, he throws himself back into the drowning pool of the corporate world, pushing aside his dream of becoming a chef. Damian, seeing his potential and love for cooking, advises him to follow his heart. Their bond grows stronger as they spend time learning and working together, but Damian silences his feelings, skeptical about Bentley's feelings for him. Even if they love in secret, what are the chances they'll last a lifetime with the dramatic challenges ahead? © Kikibtsstan 2024

K-pop idol Minjae and eccentric home chef Hana meet at a cooking competition, sparking a simmering rivalry that turns into a recipe for romance - and potential disaster for Minjae's career. ___ As the golden voice of the K-pop group Starlight, Minjae has the world at his feet - adoring fans, sold-out concerts, and a life most people only dream of. But behind the glamour, he craves something more: a chance to be himself; to show off his passion for cooking. But the pressure to conform to his family's wishes and continue as an idol means pushing that aside. When the chance to show his passion literally smacks him in the face, Minjae, under an alias, finds himself in uncharted territory, swapping the familiar stage lights for the stovetops of a prestigious culinary competition. When a quirky, fiercely talented Hana turns a friendly rivalry into an unexpected connection, Minjae finds himself drawn to her passion and ability to be true to herself - qualities he has long lost. Worse, as the heat of the competition ramps up, Minjae's schedule becomes difficult to keep up with, and he must decide whether his love for cooking is enough to shatter his status as an idol. Can Minjae handle this newfound connection while juggling both the cooking competition and his duties as an idol, or will he fall under the pressure of it all? ____ Prompts: 31 and 36 Watpad word count: 16,454 ONLY AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD

When Luna Elowen Vale finds a strange music box in her relatives' crumbling mansion, she unknowingly awakens Caelum, a boy trapped between worlds. He needs her to fulfill a hidden purpose before the veil closes for a thousand years. But what began as a lie soon feels like love- And breaking the sky may be the only way to stay.

!! NOT RATED MATURE FOR SMUT REASONS !! After the tragic loss of her sister, Jacqueline Peterson thought she'd left her small Colorado town-and her tangled past-behind for good. Staying with her aunt in Washington felt like a fresh start, a chance to move on and forget. Unfortunately, her parents have other plans. They're forcing her to return home to finish high school with her childhood friends, hoping for one last chance for her to say goodbye. But when Jackie steps back into her old life after five years away, everything has changed. Two of her childhood best friends are now inseparable from Liam Brown, the charming troublemaker who was once her biggest headache, and her other best friend has morphed into someone unrecognizable, which leaves Jackie feeling more like an outsider than ever. As she navigates the minefield of complicated relationships and high school drama, Jackie finds herself drawn to Liam, no matter how hard she tries to resist. He insists that he's different now and just wants a second chance to prove himself, but can she really trust a boy who used to make her life as miserable as she made his?

Terms of Submission A Twisted Billionaire Romance She thought it was just an internship. She didn't expect to crave his control. Sabine Halbrook's first day at Vire Industries starts with a stapler incident... and ends with a warning. Her new boss, Grayson Vire, is a powerful, elusive CEO known for his icy demeanor and impossible standards. He commands a room without raising his voice-and he watches Sabine a little too closely. But behind Grayson's flawless suits and cold restraint lies something darker. Something that waits, manipulates, and controls. As Sabine navigates ruthless office politics, high-profile events, and her growing attraction to Grayson, she also finds herself entangled with his charismatic rival, Kieran, who might know more than he lets on. And when a message addressed to "Master" flashes across Grayson's phone, the true nature of their connection begins to shift. She's no longer just his intern. She's the temptation he refuses to resist. And she's about to learn what it means to belong to a man like him. Perfect for fans of obsessive slow-burns, dominant CEOs, and psychological power play, Terms of Submission is a darkly seductive romance where trust is earned, submission is craved, and every touch is a test. ⚠️ Content note: This 온라인카지노게임 explores themes of emotional control, power imbalance, and past trauma. Reader discretion advised Update: After Chapter 11 this 온라인카지노게임 will be serialized on Radish Fiction. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support!

Elara Bellini has always believed in truth. Following in the footsteps of her father, she dreams of a future built on justice. She had everything: the perfect boyfriend, the perfect family, the perfect life. Until one night shatters it all. On her 18th birthday, heartbreak leads her into Club Fuego, where she crosses paths with Ryan. But he isn't just any man, he has been watching her long before she ever set foot in his club. Ryan Sánchez thrives in a world built on power and deception. Winning has always been his game-until Elara becomes his most unpredictable opponent. She was supposed to be a pawn, but she soon becomes the one thing he can't control. As past lovers, buried secrets, and devastating truths unravel, neither of them realize the cruelest twist of fate is yet to come. Lies have bound them. Betrayal has shaped them. Can their love survive where the truth is another lie?

So Queen Marigold had her husband beheaded. What of it? The adultering loser had broken her heart. What she didn't expect though was that her trusted council would turn against her and that her sister Elsbeth, second to the throne, would use this momentum to overthrow her reign and banish her to Baile na Grod, which - let's be honest - is nothing more than an inhospitable rock in the ocean. As surprising as that chain of events might be, nothing could've prepared her for the shock of her creepy-ass jester volunteering to keep his queen company in exile. What the fuckety fuck fuck! She might as well throw herself off a cliff right now. 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 ONC2025 entry Prompt 52. Let's play the game of colors: you paint me red because you love me and I paint you black because I want you gone. ONC ROUND ONE WINNER 🥳 ONC ROUND TWO WINNER 🥳 ONC AMBASSADOR'S PICK 🥳 ONC SHORT LISTER 🥳 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 ‼️CW‼️ probably some swearing and some smut (consensual adults only) 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 Inspired by The Joker and the Queen (Ed Sheeran & Taylor Swift), the Tudors, Reign, The Great, The Dare and Losers by Harley Laroux, and also a bit by Måneskin. A crazy mixed bag of wonderful things actually 🔥🔥🔥