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After a heated confrontation with his father, Noah Whitman finds himself cut off from the funds he needs to survive at Stanford. Desperate to secure a scholarship, he discovers one last option through the Diversity and Inclusion Program. The catch? It’s only for LGBTQ+ students. For Noah—the campus’s infamous womanizer—pretending to be gay feels impossible… until Ethan Bennett enters the picture. Ethan, a hardworking student from the campus café, is forced to publicly reveal his sexuality during a chaotic frat party. When their worlds collide inside the fraternity, both are thrown into a storm of parties, secrets, and lies. What begins as a desperate deal could become something far more dangerous… when fake feelings start to feel way too real.

Lydia Hart never imagined her small role as an extra would reconnect her with George Rowe, the boy who left their small town to chase stardom, and never looked back. Now Hollywood's top actor, George is rich, famous, and hiding a secret: he's been in love with Lydia since they were teenagers. But fame comes with whispers, scandals, and unfinished stories. As their worlds collide on set and beyond, Lydia must decide if she's ready to face the boy from her past, and George must risk it all to prove that some love stories are simply... fated to be.

When five boys step onto a nearly empty stage for their long-awaited debut, they have no idea that the road ahead will test everything—dreams, loyalty, and love.Kael, the charismatic Alpha and leader of LUMINA, carries the crushing weight of expectations on his broad shoulders. He’s determined to lead his group to stardom, no matter how many sleepless nights and bloody rehearsals it takes.Klan, the soft-spoken Omega and main dancer, hides behind graceful movements and shy smiles, but his heart beats with the same desperate dream: to shine. Yet the spotlight feels miles away, and the harsh reality of the industry threatens to swallow him whole.When Kael’s protective instincts collide with Klan’s vulnerability, something forbidden begins to bloom in the shadows of practice rooms and behind the blinding stage lights—a love that could destroy everything they’ve worked for.But as LUMINA climbs the ladder of fame—facing rival groups, obsessive fans, company scandals, and a ruthless industry—the cost of their secret grows heavier. When a single whisper can spark a storm, can their love survive in a world where every heartbeat echoes louder than words?

"Who dares to marry my woman!"he declared wildly as he took her away from her wedding with another man. She firmly resisted. He was a business emperor who mysteriously disappeared for four years. Upon returning to the country, he immediately disrupted her wedding and secretly cut off all her suitors. He even cornered her at the marriage registration office, preventing her from registering a marriage with someone else. “Rumor has it you bore my son!” “Slander! This is someone else's child!” That evening, her little boy gave her a big surprise, “Mommy, I lured a handsome daddy into your bed!”

Before, during, and after Blue Lock, there was always her. Aiko Hanami, a student at Ichinan High with a smile as soft and bright as cherry blossoms, knows nothing about soccer. But she knows the heart of Isagi Yoichi. Through decisive matches, unexpected reunions under the neon lights of Shibuya, and the transformations that forge a champion, she remains his anchor and his most fervent supporter. A series of one-shots exploring persistent sweetness in the face of a devouring ambition, proving that even for a soccer genius, the most beautiful goal isn't always the one scored on the field.

Elin Bluebell Chen has poured her heart into Bluebell Bakes for years. Her cozy Singapore bakery is filled with warmth, flour-dusted aprons, and the sweet scent of fresh bread. Life is simple, safe, and just the way she likes it until a tall, charming stranger wanders in. Axton Creighton is an international billionaire with a reputation for brilliance and control. He is used to commanding boardrooms but not the quiet comfort of a little bakery or the woman who makes him feel at home in a city that isn't his own. When lost streets lead him to her door, both their worlds shift. Through shared pastries, soft conversations, and unexpected laughter, they discover that love can be gentle, life can be richer than any recipe, and the smallest moments can hold the sweetest magic.

He is a cold and ruthless CEO, treating business like a game of chess, yet effortlessly capturing hearts. She is a determined heiress, fighting with all her might to save her family’s company. When first loves are forced under the same roof, sparks fly and conflicts ignite, while forbidden feelings quietly take root. Can she resist his dangerous charm—and will her heart ultimately belong to him alone?

The interview begins: "Boss Gu, what is your view on pursuing women?" "The most important thing is loyalty and protection." The man turned his head to look at the petite woman beside him, his deep-set eyes glowing with utmost affection. "He's obviously cunning and shameless, relentlessly dealing with both friends and in-laws, without any limits..." Shang Xixia's smile was brilliant, but her slightly twitching lips betrayed her silent complaints. "Boss Gu, why did you choose to inherit and manage the Gu Group?" "There are many ways to live life, I want to..." Gu Jingchen's lips curved slightly, exuding a calm elegance. "If I couldn't be at home all the time, Continuing her inner complaints, Shang Xixia glanced with great grievance at the man beside her. ... The most beautiful love is when, after growing up, you are still my beloved childhood sweetheart.

The world is diverse and flourishing. Humanity has changed, and with it, brought in a new era of prosperity. Males and females still exist, but the spectrum from which humanity is cast has broadened. With the introduction of alpha, omega, and beta, humanity has evolved even further. In such a word, Dr. Andrew Knox, known environmental researcher, is happy being a beta male. It has made his life easier by being middle ground, and as much as some wish he was one way or the other, he’s happy being who he is. Thriving even. He works in a world renowned research facility. He makes friends easily, and his projects are always funded. He even found someone who he thinks he could end up marrying if things continue in the right direction. That, and the vacant house next to his apartment building gets bought by a new neighbour. A cute, but cautious omega who relies on Andrew as a beta for help. Andrew couldn’t be happier. He loves being a helper, and loves when people rely on him. All in all, Andrew really thinks he has everything made. That is, until a research project with shoddy data is thrown back into his face that he has no recollection of working on, and all of his reputation disintegrates in between one heartbeat and the next. Heartbroken, it isn’t until Andrew wakes up, chained to a wall that everything becomes clear. He becomes a test subject to one of the scientists that he trusted. That he expected would never harm him. The life he had known, where he was a respected researcher was ripped out from underneath him. His identity and everything he’s ever known is stolen from him from a crazed researcher who he had trusted, maybe even loved. He has to relearn who he is, what he is, from scratch. Thankfully, he has one person in his corner. He just never expected to have to rely on someone whose shoulders were so small. This is an a/b/o story, and will have those tropes associated with it. I hope you enjoy :)

He’s the school’s most notorious bad boy—dangerous, unpredictable, and addicted to pain. Every fight, every bruise, every punishment excites him… except her. She’s the softest girl in class, timid and gentle, who never expected to cross paths with him. The boy everyone fears finds her kindness… irresistible. From rooftop encounters to detention clashes, he teases, provokes, and challenges her at every turn. She blushes. She falters. She cares. And slowly, without even realizing it, she becomes his weakness—the one person who can make him feel alive without pain. But love is never simple. Rivalries, secrets, and his dark past threaten to tear them apart. Can a broken boy addicted to pain truly love a soft-hearted girl? Or will their hearts collide and shatter in the process?

Kenji Okazaki has one rule, Stay invisible. But when popular girl Aoi Tanaka asks to borrow a pen, his carefully hidden crush begins to unravel. As Kenji gets closer to her, another boy enters the picture, and suddenly his quiet secret threatens to become a complicated love triangle.

Elira Veylen was cursed from the start. Her birth caused her mother to fall ill and eventually die. She was hated in her household, by her Father and her brother. Salvation came in the most unlikely form, an arranged marriage with Aric Dreyos, who was from the Duchy of Veylen's only rival family, the Duchy of Dreyos. There was just one problem: Aric already had someone he loved, and all of the Dreyos Duchy hated Elira. Will Elira be able to find her happy ending in the midst of a world where seemingly no one loves her?

Aurora Allen has spent four grueling years earning her accounting degree, only to be met with rejection after rejection. Just when her hopes begin to fade, she lands a position at a prestigious accounting firm—only to discover that the owner is none other than Greyson Blake, the quiet, awkward boy she and her friends ruthlessly bullied in high school. Aurora never imagined that the quiet, awkward boy she once bullied in high school would become the powerful, successful owner of the accounting firm she just got hired at. With guilt from the past clashing against the pressure of the present, she's forced to face the consequences of her actions—under the watchful eyes of her new boss, Greyson. But instead of revenge, he offers her a chance. Is it genuine forgiveness, or something else entirely? How will this awkward boss and employee relationship work out?

“She dreamed of love all her life… but feared the scars it might leave.” Mariely has always been a hopeless romantic — the kind of woman who believes in love stories, even if she’s never lived one herself. A dedicated teacher, a loyal sibling, and a caring daughter, her life revolves around responsibilities and the people she loves most. But when it comes to her own heart, she has always kept it locked away. She wonders what it feels like to fall in love — to laugh with someone who sees her, to share secrets in the quiet of the night, to feel her heartbeat race for reasons she can’t explain. Yet fear whispers louder than her longing. What if she gives her heart to the wrong person? What if love hurts more than it heals? Still, destiny has a way of testing even the most careful hearts. If Mariely meets someone who stirs feelings she has never known before, will she find the courage to risk it all for love? Or will she keep her guard up and let the moment pass, never knowing what could have been? A story of quiet yearning, emotional vulnerability, and the courage to believe in love — Why Does Love Hurt? asks: Is protecting your heart worth missing the chance to feel it beat for someone else? Author’s Note Hi readers! Thank you for checking out Why Does Love Hurt? I update one chapter every weekday and two chapters every weekend. Your collections and comments inspire me to keep going.

King has always lived in the shadow of Win, his protector, his captor, and the golden heir to a billionaire empire. What started as quiet companionship spiraled into a suffocating cage, where love and control blur into one. Trapped beneath Win’s unyielding watch, King battles his own desires and fears, caught between the aching need for affection and the harsh reality of possession. Every step King takes is monitored; every friendship threatened. When his sexuality is discovered, Win’s protective nature twists into something darker a toxic, possessive love that threatens to consume them both. As King struggles to survive Win’s harsh interventions, therapy sessions, controlling his social life, and even faking a girlfriend to appease his relentless watch, he’s left wondering: is this love or prison? And is there any escape from a man who claims to care but only tightens his grip? In this slow-burn, emotionally charged story filled with raw passion, painful secrets, and dangerous loyalties, King must navigate the blurry lines between healing and harm, desire and control. Will he find freedom from the man he loves, or will his heart shatter beneath the weight of obsession? Prepare for a gripping journey into the complexities of toxic love, broken souls, and the fight for self-identity in a world where power and affection collide. Warning: This story contains mature themes including explicit sexual content, emotional manipulation, toxic love dynamics, and intense psychological tension. Reader discretion is advised.

The story follows Benedict, aka Ben, a gifted but hesitant dancer who has long buried his passion beneath the weight of family expectations and societal judgment. Everything changes when he enters KPT University and crosses paths with Park Daniel, a campus legend and a force of nature in the world of dance. Daniel storms into Ben’s life like a whirlwind, bringing chaos, laughter, and an awakening that Ben never expected. Alongside new friends: sharp-witted Terrence, free-spirited Kai, and the grounded Sean, Ben is swept into the eye of the National Dance Competition, a high-stakes event that throws their lives into beautiful disarray. Amid rehearsals, rivalries, and emotional upheavals, Ben embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, love, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. ***** It is a heartfelt, slow-burning journey of friendship, self-discovery, and first love. What begins quietly with five students finding their rhythm soon crescendos into laughter, rivalry, and romance. DISCLAIMER This story is a work of fiction. While it is set in Seoul, South Korea, all characters, competitions, institutions, and most places mentioned are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. I am not Korean, but I have done my best to research and portray the setting with care and respect. That said, I may not capture every detail perfectly. If you are a native Korean reader and notice any cultural or factual inaccuracies, I would greatly appreciate your guidance so that I can make the necessary corrections. Your insight will help me improve both this story and my writing. Thank you. This story includes homosexual romance as a central theme. If this is not to your taste, you are welcome to skip it. I kindly ask that readers refrain from leaving unnecessary, hateful comments and instead respect the story and the community.

Harlem Tamrin has never believed in love. Alone in Berlin, she trades affection for ambition and keeps her heart locked behind sharp words and colder walls. Independence is survival. Wealth is freedom. Men? Distractions. Until Ezra Roth. Heir. Playboy. Untouchable. The golden boy with everything, except her. She hates him. He wants her. Their collision pulls them into a world of Hollywood, fashion, fame, and power games where desire feels like war and love is the last thing either can afford. But when obsession burns hotter than reason, will they rise together, or be left in gilded ashes? Excerpt from book: Ezra leaned closer, his voice low enough to scorch. ‘Tell me to stop.’ Harlem’s breath hitched; annoyed at him, annoyed at herself, annoyed at the way her pulse betrayed her. She should’ve pushed him back. She should’ve laughed in his face. Instead, she whispered the one word that would ruin them both. ‘Don’t'.

His Favourite Rival — Blurb She transferred to a new school to escape the spotlight, hiding her last name, her wealth, and everything that tied her to her parents’ world. To everyone, she was just another scholarship student—quiet, ordinary, forgettable. Except to him. Carl, the school’s most feared and admired boy, never lost a fight—until she fought back. From exchanged glares to secret letters slipped into lockers, hate began to blur into something softer. Something dangerous. But when lies, jealousy, and betrayal begin to unravel their hidden connection, she must choose between protecting her identity… or protecting her heart. Because in a world built on status and secrets, love might be the most powerful rebellion of all.

Art was her refuge. Desire was his weapon. When rising painter Lila Prescott unveils her first gallery show, she expects critics and collectors—she doesn’t expect Nico Moretti, the city’s most dangerous patron, to fix his gaze on her. Nico doesn’t just buy art; he owns it. With every glance, every word, he blurs the line between admiration and possession. He sees the storm inside her canvases—and hungers to unleash the storm inside her. But Lila has her own rule: arms-length. Always. In a world where a single photograph can ignite scandal, and whispers spread faster than truth, every choice becomes a brushstroke in a painting she may not control. Torn between Nico’s ruthless magnetism and the haunting past embodied in her ex-mentor Ryan Maddox, Lila must decide: Will she let herself be framed as someone’s muse—or fight to sign her own masterpiece in fire and freedom? Love without power is fragile. Power without love is dangerous. What happens when both collide on the same canvas?