A Thorn So Deadly | ONC 2024

A Thorn So Deadly | ONC 2024

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When a lost mafia principessa is found by a rivaling family, her love for a criminal won't be the only thing turning her life upside down._______Luca Bianchi knows the life of a killer is a lonely, rocky path. After all, he has spent the majority of his adult life running from an old job that has plagued his thoughts. When he's tasked with protecting a paraprofessional who sees the world through rose-tinted glasses, he can't help but want to shatter the lenses. But why does it feel so cruel to do so?Sienna Russo has learned that the past has nothing to offer but regrets and "what if"s. Because of this, she's spent her entire life moving forward, avoiding a past she has very little memory of. What Sienna isn't expecting is that the terrifying yet undeniably handsome mafia underboss will show her that the past doesn't always mean regret. Their love should not have existed, but it begins to change the way they both see the world. And when a man hell-bent on the demise of Sienna's family finds out she's alive, Sienna's life and everything she loves is threatened._____Utilizes prompts: 3, 35, and 95…

Terms and Conditions (ONC 2023)

Terms and Conditions (ONC 2023)

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Harley never expected her new boss to be the same man who saved her from a terrible blind date - nor that he would be a sexy Italian billionaire hell-bent on making her his.--Harley Goode is no stranger to tough times. But when she lands the job of her dreams - being an official translator for a large company - things are looking up. Jonah Ricci is the founder's son and CEO of the Ricci Idealista Enterprise, which is slowly going bankrupt. The company's only hope is its upcoming expansion to Russian real estate. When Harley realizes Jonah is the same man who saved her from a bad blind date a day earlier, tension rises. Not only does she have to acclimate to new surroundings, but she must work closely with Jonah to help him secure the Russian real estate. As Jonah's father grows impatient and threatens to replace Jonah as CEO, the pressure is on for him to close the deal. The pair goes on a business trip to Russia, where their proximity is forced even closer. Will Harley and Jonah be able to focus on the deal, or will their chemistry get in the way?***This is an unedited draft****…

The Bright Side of Darkness

The Bright Side of Darkness

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**A Romance, Teen Fiction, and YA Featured Novel**Worlds collide when a formerly overweight teen befriends a blinded football player and is forced to confront her growing feelings for the boy who lost it all.---Tay Statin had always thought a perfect high school career was his God-given right. He had it all; perfect grades, scholarships to big-name schools, and football skills. Everything someone like him needs in Tennessee.But all that is stripped away when a car accident takes away his brother and his chances at a Division I scholarship. Although his body healed, his vision hasn't. He might never play football again, and the prospect has left him bitter and unhappy.Emori Hagen was "the fat girl" all her life. She grew accustomed to people laughing at her. But, with the help of her determination, she lost all the weight and finally achieved the body of her dreams. The only thing left to remind her of her past is the aching feeling every time she eats an apple instead of a cookie.What Emori isn't expecting on her return to school is to find a broken Tay Statin who no longer smiles, rarely speaks, and doesn't care about anything or anyone around him. He's just existing. But the pain in his eyes is something she understands all too well. Can Emori help him find the hope he has lost?---Started: April 5th, 2020Completed(Unedited): August 30th, 2021Undergoing a new round of edits offlineWord count: 73,951Character banners by @avadelCover by @Shreya_VA…