After a tragedy, Amila Johnson abandons her life in New York and retreats back to her birthplace of Houston. She tries to start anew but she can't get far with the skills of being an almost classically trained ballerina. Deciding to take up her friend's offer to pick up a few shifts at a coffee shop, she becomes reacquainted with a person from her past. He wants to help her but values his privacy and she doesn't like handouts. So, they formulate a contractual agreement. An agreement that's pleasurable for them both but will feelings get in the way of this act of ink and lust or will things stay professional. Luxury and sex; what's more to want?

COMPLETED✅ When uni student Talia Herera finally finds it in herself to break up with her shitty boyfriend Tim, Oscar Atkins -Volleyball star- at their uni, finds his way into her chaotic life, to show her how she should've been treated all along. ~The colors sage green and lavender purple, upon first glance, those two couldn't be found on the same side of the spectrum, at least not, theoretically. How about we test the theory metaphorically?~ ❣️❣️❣️ "Why're you mad Oscar, is it because it sucks to have my sloppy seconds?" Comes out an all too familiar voice. I freeze in step at the realization. "I dare you to say that again" There's some shuffling, it's clear to conclude they're on the verge of a fight. Sierra faces me, squeezing my hand "Come on" She has a serious expression on her face. I gulp and continue my footsteps. "Hey, Tim" I call up for him. His eyes nearly fall out of their sockets as they bulge out while turning to face me. He surely didn't expect me to show up from thin air. I approach him warily, nevertheless confidently, everyone's eyes following my every move. "You know, I really did want our breakup to be as civilized as possible. Though it seems like people never learn. Oh, and by the way, you were shitty in bed. Every orgasm I had, I had to fake so you can get it over with" I confess and the guys are trying to hold in their laughs and snickers at my statement; hardly succeeding. . . . ❣️❣️❣️ *I don't own any of the pictures used, they belong to their rightful owners. *contains cursing. *contains mature themes. -Dual perspective #2 in YoungAdult #2 in jealousy #1 in sportromance #6 in college #2 in volleyball #2 in collegeromance #2 in friendstolovers #8 in enemiestolovers #51 in romance #12 in teenfiction #5 in teenromance #1 in bestfriend

"Stop overthinking," she whispered, holding my cheek as she stroked her thumb. "Please." "I can't," I admitted, scrunching my brows. "I'm sorry." "Don't apologise," she said gently, her eyes moving to my lips. "You're doing so good." Theo Ferreira- full time student and part time tattoo artist. He's quiet, reserved and has no other interests besides completing his degree. Theo is focused, but his focus shifts when he meets a woman who brings out a side to him he didn't know existed. Nina Cantero- full time student and the occasional babysitter. She's curious and utterly bored with her abundantly bleak life. Nina seeks a new thrill, and sometimes that means fresh ink on her skin. What happens when her newfound craving leads her to a particular tattoo artist?

She needed to make her ex-boyfriend jealous, he needed to stop being set up on terrible dates, one kiss later and they're fake dating. - Natalia Fitzgerald is a college freshman who is trying to navigate a new world and a break-up. Along came Beau Aydin, the emotionally unavailable, star-studded baseball player. Beau gets fed up with the blind dates and hook-ups, Natalia needs to light a fire under her ex, and a night in a bar they agree to fake date. Fake dating is great until the feelings turn real.

In a world full of unknowns, Seth Zamuel wandered, lost, and searching. Meanwhile, Olive White, known to Seth as Cheyenna, was on a journey of self-discovery. Their paths crossed in a way that seemed almost divine, as if God had orchestrated their meeting. But Seth knew the truth - Cheyenna was trapped in a realm that only existed in his dreams, a place where he and God could see her but not touch her. She was a ghost, lost in a state of ignorance. As Seth struggled with depression and doubt, God intervened, bringing Cheyenna to life in the form of Olive White, a young woman with a newfound lease on life and a surprise pregnancy. Now, Seth must confront his feelings - will he love Olive as he once loved Cheyenna? Will Olive embrace God's plan for her life, or will the forces of darkness tear them apart? ******************************************** Book one in the 'To Love A Godly Man' series. Cover was designed by me. Rankings: 1: Ranked 1 in #Godfirst 2: Ranked Second in #christiancommunity 3: Ranked First in #christiancommunity Awards: 1: First place in the mini-Christian awards held by @ChristianCommunity 2: Second place in the mini-Christian awards held by @ChristianCommunity 3:Second Place In the mini-Christian awards held by @ChristianCommunity.

~.✧ The kingdom of Austora is built on family names and tradition. So what happens when the quiet princess breaks the rules of both? ✧.~ Asaidylina "Saidy" Bordovaki is the third in line to the throne of Austora. She knows that her eldest brother Kartren will be King one day and is more than happy to let him live in the spotlight while she lives a quiet, comfortable life in the shadows of the castle. Despite her anxieties when it comes to new people, she is even willing to do as her parents say and court a gentlemen-Ibrin Corzavan-to create an easy life for herself and her family. But then, things change. Things become a little less easy... Larklind Sarcroft enters Saidy's life. First as a friend, and then maybe more. But there's a problem: while his family upholds traditional values, he is not of the gentry. Not even close. He's a gatekeeper guard, considered on the same level as a castle servant. But love has no bounds and despite their completely different worlds they are drawn together by a beautiful force. Only time will tell how long this force can keep them together...

~.✧ Her haunting past and forced arranged marriage isn't enough to kill her spirit ✧.~ Asria Bordovaki-or rather Delaskez-is the youngest royal of the Austoran royal family but carries the heaviest weight upon her shoulders. Her arranged marriage with Prince Varien Delaskez of Ethira has finally come and now she must face a completely new life. At only sixteen, she must become a wife, a queen, and an allying connection between Austora and Ethira. While all these changes are hard on Asria, she knows that this is her duty and the only way to stop Brikenfolt, the kingdom that left her with scars on both her body and mind. With a completely new home and people surrounding her, Asria must not only adjust to being married to a man she barely knows and ruling a country on the verge of collapse, but she must also fight as Brikenfolt decides it's time to become violent once again. They've been suppressed for too long and nothing will stop their greed. Except, that is, for a new queen with a dangerous spirit that no one will see coming...

The moment right before we realize it's enough, the moment where we start to do the changing. The moment before the big boom. ~~~~~~~~~ inspiring poems here to help you out in your transitions in life. some topics may be sad, but they always manage to bring light to that feeling. misusage of punctuation and capitalisation is written on purpose to bring light to a new kind of writting. to bring light to the imperfection of us humans and to empower you to embrace that imperfection. there isn't just one way. there are so many ways. here's to you and your transitions. Happy reading! Thank you! ~~~~~~~~~ Book cover made by : @taicardi - me ;) ~~~~~~~~~ I reserve the right to this story, these poems and it's inspiration. I reserve the right to the book and the way I describe it. Any form of copying this story is illegal.

This story is about a girl. Who needs to be free!!! She believes in Magic and Love! She's an artist, sensitive and different. But she is not supported by one person. A person she has to see every week. As you can see, this is a problem she has to face. Code switching and changing herself around this person, just so she doesn't get hurt, but hiding herself only hurts her at the end of the day. ~~~~~~~ One day she will finally be Free! ~~~~~~~ A girl named Mina, writes in random pieces of papers about her life and how she feels. Writing small moments of days when she was hurt and how she and her brother overcome this pain. She has a controlling father that is emotionally abusive and hopes as she writes that one day he will see how she feels. So she can be set free. And if that doesn't happen... ~~~~~~ Read, journey and experience the teenage life of a young woman, not only facing problems at home but in the world surrounding this family. WARNING: This book contains mental and emotional abuse, teenage hormones, violence, An amazing powerful female lead, And an inspiring story that might change the world ;) (But this doesn't mean it isn't a good read ) _______________ Edited by: Natalja --------- Cover made by me _____ I reserve the right to this story and these characters and plot. I reserve the right to the story line and the way I describe it. Any form of copying this story is illegal.

Entry for the Aim to Engage '22 contest. Theme: Letter to your future self