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"Is it easy? No. But growing never is. Trying to stick to the boundaries I've made- it's what I need to do. And when it comes to this - when it comes to the life we've built - that's something I won't ever turn my back on."~~~It's been five years since Roman and Jensen took the step of becoming something more. It's been five years of wonderful dates, amazing trips, and beautiful memories. It's been five years of blissful happiness with nothing except pure excitement for their bright future together.But right as they're about to take another substantial leap, one final obstacle is left standing in Roman's way. Long forgotten attachments return. Broken relationships are thrust back into his face. The resolve he's worked so hard to create is put to the test, and he has to decide if he'll let this hurdle build him, or break him.Roman is willing to fight for an amazing future. An amazing life.He's just never faced a burden as heavy as this.[Book 3 in the "Me" Series]…

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"I've had to second guess myself a lot over the years. I've had to put up walls. I've had to run away and push things down in order to keep others from hurting me. But...this, right now, is something I've never been more certain of."~~~Following another brutal fight with Rachel and Jensen's unexpected confession, Roman finds himself stuck at a fork in the road. Years worth of abuse and neglect have cultivated into a broken sense of worth, leaving him unsure of how long it'll take to move past his greatest hurdles. And when a familiar face from his past reappears to cause trouble, the future he was working toward feels out of reach.With the stakes being at their highest, with more than just his heart on the line, Roman has to decide what type of change he has to make next.He has to find the path that's right for him.[Book Two in the " Me" Series]…

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"You've had people telling you what to do your entire life. I think you should finally do what you've always wanted by taking a chance for yourself. My arms are open. So, leap into them. And I'll hold your hand as we fall together."~~~Roman Indigo's life hasn't been on the upswing for quite some time. All of his friends abandoned him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and his mother threw him on the street after learning he dropped out of college. Having nowhere else to go, Roman is given a chance at a new life after moving in with his aunt, Mikayla.Being with a family who follows different customs than he's used to forces Roman out of his comfort zone. He has no choice except to adapt; but...maybe that's not such a bad thing. Especially when he's introduced to a family-friend during a quick trip to a local grocery store.[Book One in the "Me" Series][Featured on LGBTQ's Pride Shelf for November 2024!]…

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Hey!This is a spin-off of my fanfic of the same name. This book will contain a lot of fun tidbits which weren't in the original story, like: behind the scene details, original ideas which didn't make it into the final cut, post credit scenes, and more!So come on in, and take a look around!…

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"I'm not some damn piece of charity work.""I know. I just want to give you a helping hand- as a friend.""We're not friends.""Well- then as an old flame."***Alessandro and Lance used to date back in high school. It was a loving, fulfilling relationship torn apart by bad blood and a horrible misunderstanding. After graduating, they separated; the two never getting a chance to reconcile. Fast forward ten years, and Alessandro is a successful owner and CEO of a major clothing company. Part of his job consists of interviewing potential models for his fashion lines. He enjoys his work and loves interacting with new people. But what is he supposed to do when Lance makes a sudden appearance for a modeling gig?**Completely Edited!**[Wattys 2022 Shortlist!][Winning Entry for Romance Reads 2024!]…

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For: Triple Treat Halloween!Sherry has been waiting for Trick or Treaters for the last two hours. She's been sitting on her couch with her phone in one hand, and a full bowl of candy in the other. She thought kids-- or anyone, really-- would come to get some nice sweets for the ghoulish holiday. It's frustrating and disheartening; she wishes at least one person would come grab some treats.When Sherry is about to call it a night, the doorbell rings. She's should've been careful about what she wished for.…

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Marshall Hale, Rosalie's biological older brother, is nothing more than a pretty face with a snarky attitude and a long list of bodies backing his name. He doesn't care for much aside from his family, friends, and music. Almost anything else is just a passing fad for Marshall. At least, that's the case until Paul shows up; and suddenly the world has just a little more meaning.Most Impressive Ranking(s):#1 in lahote as of 2/20/22.#1 in samesexrelationship as of 2/27/22.#1 in maledancer as of 2/27/22.#1 in interspecies as of 3/5/22.#1 in werewolfxvampire as of 3/8/22.#1 in twilightsaga as of 3/10/22.**Completely Edited!**…

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Valerio Shihab expects his third year at university to be stressful. Not only because he's finally getting a chance to dive deep into his major-concentrated courses; but also because it's his first year back at school after taking some time off. He knows things will be different since the life he lived before taking a break is nothing like the one he's living now.Coming to grips with a bad breakup and in desperate need to have some form of control back, the plan for the next couple of months is to focus on school work and nothing else.But as quickly as Valerio chooses to isolate himself with his studies, in comes a new transfer student who changes everything with a simple, "Mind if I sit here?".---[For NA Romance Writing Challenge 2023]**Update: Top Pick for NA Romance Writing Challenge 2023!…

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For: A Hidden People: A Black History Month contest by WattpadVampires!Imani spends her time perusing through different kinds of museums which celebrate black excellence. Art, music, technology - she loves to witness the brilliance of her people receiving the recognition they deserve.A trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture opens her eyes to a strange, but not unwelcomed, new valley of knowledge.***Update: One of the winners of A Hidden People!…

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For: Shiver Me Timbers 2022: A WattpadAsianFantasy and talesofthedeep contest!Follow Marina on her journey through 9 different stops as she is put to the test by monsters, folklore, interdimensional time travel, and more!***Update: Grand Winner of the Shiver Me Timbers contest!…

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For: The Eternal Feud: A WattpadVampires Contest!Werewolves and vampires have been at each other's throats since the beginning of time. They're mortal enemies hellbent on killing each other, and almost nothing can ever be done to fix their strained relationship.How did all of this come to fruition? Because lies have been taken as truth, and a great sacrifice can only be seen as the ultimate betrayal.This is a tale of love, loss, and a promise. This is the story of Ambrose and Silas - the very first vampire and the very first werewolf.***Update: Winner of the Eternal Feud Contest!…

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For: Halloween Vault 2022: A Fright Contest!Deceit, naivety, greed - all aspects of Fawn's life that got her into a rather sticky situation one Halloween night.She didn't mean to be enthralled by a beautiful, miraculous creature whom admired her every move. She didn't mean to be captivated by a pair of hungry eyes that lingered on her form whenever she danced across the room. She didn't mean for genuine curiosity to keep her rooted in place, even though a small voice in her head kept telling her to run.Unfortunately, it only took a simple slip of the tongue to make her willingly waltz right into the lion's den.…

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For: The Forbidden Village: A WattpadVampires contest!Layla is forced to flee her home when it's rundown by mobs and torched to the ground. With nothing but the clothes on her back, she must trek through dangerous habitats in order to get to a new safe haven.She just has to make it past the figure lurking in the shadows first.***Update: Winner of The Forbidden Village contest!…

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For: Time for a Change: A Contest by NARomance!A short drabble about first encounters and the astounding effects they can have.***Update: Received an Honorable Mention!…

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For: Forbidden Hearts! A mythandlegend contest!Ming Yue, the celestial moon deity, is a being of high power in the realm of Yu Zhou. She rules with kindness and warmth, watching over the Earth to keep people safe from harm. Higher ranked deities expect her to claim a partner as a means of extending her strong lineage.Chun Hua, heiress and eldest daughter to the Zhou clan, must choose between her happiness and her family when she's forced to marry someone she doesn't love. With coronation day coming closer and closer, Chun Hua is expected to be wed by the time she takes the throne as empress.Both women, tied together by love for each other, must choose to either walk down the paths chosen for them, or to create a new one where their hearts lead the way.***Update: Winner of the Forbidden Hearts contest!…

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For: Coffee Shop Conundrum! A CoffeeCommunity contest!Ashe was usually too busy with schoolwork to stop at his campus' coffee shop. He'd always wanted to go since the establishment paraded itself as a cat café. And after learning their drinks were some of the best in town, he was more than intrigued.Fortunately, a canceled class presented the opportunity to finally see what all the hubbub was about. He just didn't expect his longtime crush to be one of the baristas working behind the bar.…

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For: Sexy Saints and Sinners! A WattpadAfterDark and WattpadHornsandHalos Contest!Faye has been nicknamed The Preacher of Absolute Dominion. Coupled with a persuasive demeanor that quickly ensnares, and a voice like silk and molten lava, he's seen as the best soldier to help spread the word of God. It helps that he's also a high ranking angel of heaven, but no one else at his church knows that.Behind closed doors though, Faye has another secret. When the moon is high and darkness begins to spread from the shadows, something not-so-holy begins to awaken. Something he routinely welcomes with open arms.***Update: Winner of the Sexy Saints and Sinners Contest!…

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For: Take Your Pick! A Wattpad Romance contest!Jensen lost his wife to an illness. It was a long, drawn out process which filled her final days with pain and agony. It wasn't easy to watch as she lost her battle.Even with the passage of time, he's still grief stricken. There are still a plethora of things he wants to say to her. There have been so many feelings; so many regrets; so many confessions waiting to be revealed. Jensen's only option now is to write everything down in the hopes of mending his bleeding heart.…

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For: The Panhellenic Games 2022 Contest! Specifically: Pythian Games by WattpadAsianFantasy.Hanami has been traveling on her own for a long time. She doesn't have much to her name aside from the clothes on her back and her musical instrument; something she sees as her only companion. Together, they share a peaceful existence.One day though, Hanami is summoned to a nearby palace to play for the royals dwelling within it. They threaten her with death if she can't entertain them. Instead of speaking up about the situation, she allows her instrument to do the talking.…

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For: There's a War On! Wattpad Military Fiction Contest!Humans have been terraforming planets for centuries. With Earth having died off a long time ago, they've been utilizing their expertise in space travel to find new places to live. And now that their current planet is dying, sights are set on a new planet called Juno-57B. With advanced weaponry, intelligence, and the necessary numbers to back them up-- humans have deemed themselves unstoppable. Nothing will be able to stop the intergalactic fleet!But what's this about an onboard breach?***Update: Awarded the Wattpad Military Fiction participation sticker!…