Crooked Heart

Haruto Kirigami is a brilliant and handsome high school student who keeps his looks and real self behind unkempt hair, glasses, and an icy attitude. Haunted by a painful past, he has issues with trust and likes to be alone, keeping everyone at arm's length. Nasaki Kitta, a lovely and smart girl, has secret feelings for Haruto but keeps them hidden behind a genial and calm surface. Even though she has such feelings, it is hard for her to approach him because he is antisocial. With small, silent moments—such as brief conversations in the library, shared glimpses in the hallway, and small gestures of kindness—their bond slowly begins to develop. As Haruto's walls begin to break down, Nasaki becomes a beacon of warmth and compassion in his otherwise icy existence. The narrative weaves through key high school moments: a school festival where Haruto comes out of his shell, a home visit that introduces Nasaki to his secret world, and a touching graduation where Haruto finally accepts the future with renewed hope.

When insect-like aliens called the Kh'ryx invade Earth, ordinary barista and biology student Elara Johnson becomes humanity's unlikely champion after being merged with a parasitic alien organism called a Seedling. This symbiotic relationship transforms her physically—giving her a pink exoskeleton and black eyes—while granting her access to "the System," an interface connecting to all Kh'ryx technology. As Elara adapts to her new hybrid form, she discovers her Seedling partner has evolved beyond its programming and wants to help stop the invasion. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Chad Thunderson—a lovable, protein-obsessed gym enthusiast with more muscles than sense—is captured and placed in a harvesting pod awaiting processing as the aliens systematically harvest humans for their nutritional needs. Using her newfound abilities, Elara infiltrates the alien mothership to rescue Chad. Together, this unlikely duo—a pink insect-woman with genius-level technological access and a himbo with unwavering loyalty—embark on a mission to save humanity. Their adventure tests their relationship as Elara struggles with her identity and Chad proves there's more depth to him than his impressive physique suggests. What begins as a rescue mission evolves into an interstellar conflict spanning galaxies and civilizations, with Elara and Chad at the center of a cosmic transformation that will forever change what it means to be human.

The shadows lurked, its whispers a fearful caress to the heart. A word of it begot omen and doom is the person who sees it. The world was evolving, creatures emerging and some going instinct, but one rule remained among the humans, "BEWARE OF THE NIGHT CREATURES." Ophelia, tossed and turned by the cruel wind and unfortunate side of the world found herself embracing the very shadows that were feared by many. The shadow which always haunted her. Not only was she haunted, but she was also the reason the shadow lurked. Its darkness deftly intertwined with the course of her life, bringing to light secrets locked away in the abyss. Secrets which led her to the arms of the one whose statements remained of evil. Rumors of her prevailed, each one more abhorrent than the other. While most of the rumors were false, there were specks of truth in them. However, in the dance of darkness, its drums beaten by the shadows, everything and every danger she faced culminated on the day she was bitten by the very creature humans termed evil and vile. She was his pawn, his amusement to be poked, his first bite. Her blood the first to ink his fangs, had unbeknownst to him formed a forbidden and sacred bond that could not be severed unless she died. Gone from his play toy to the number one on his kill list, Ophelia found herself confronting dangers that she, no matter how hard she tried, could never win against. When the game of chase and death slowly evolves into an unspoken spark-like trail of shadows weaving in the hearts of the predator and the prey, Ophelia is conflicted about the path to follow. The path to toss the dangers aside and embrace the whispers of her heart— or, the path to heed the warnings of her heart and run further from her predator. Unfortunately, in the dance of the cruel hand of fate, whichever way she took, he was always there like a shadow ready to entrap her. SHE WAS HIS FIRST BITE AND HE WAS HER SHADOW.

The past week had felt like a lifetime of dodging my own feelings. As I sat at the head of the table, I felt the dam about to break, then the door swung open, and my heart lurched. Chris stood there, a storm cloud personified. His expression was unreadable, but one thing was clear: he wasn't smiling. My staffs exchanged glances, their gazes then focusing on me. "Eve," Chris's voice was low. "We need to talk." The room went silent, thick with nervous energy. The unspoken question hung in the air. "Chris," I said, my voice calm despite my pounding heart, "can this wait? We're in the middle of an important meeting." I wanted him to leave, to deal with this later, on my terms. "No, it can't," he said, stepping into the room. His anger simmered beneath the surface, but there was a visible vulnerability that made my own heart ache. "Please excuse us," I told my staffs, who hurriedly packed and left us alone. "You just left. You left after that night with just empty words on a piece of paper and then went out of the country for a whole week, Eve. A whole week." I was surprised to see him so vulnerable, so angry. It was the first time. It was obvious he was hurt, and I knew I was wrong. He stalked towards me, like a predator, and as he got closer, the anger seemed to flicker, replaced by a different intensity. He stopped in front of me, and then, without warning, his arms wrapped around me, pulling me into a tight, desperate embrace. My breath hitched. I went stiff for a moment, surprised by the contact. Then, almost instantly, my arms went around him, clinging to his strong frame. A mix of emotions flooded me: surprise, relief, and an overwhelming need to simply hold him. I breathed in his familiar scent, a comforting aroma that had been haunting my senses for the last week. He held me tightly, as if afraid I'd vanish if he let go, and I didn't resist. I had dreamed of this. He pulled back, his hands on my shoulders, his gaze searching mine with an intensity that made my heart flutter. The anger lingered, but it was mixed with something else. Something softer. "I missed you terribly," he whispered, the words barely audible, but they resonated through me. ------ Eve, a fashion powerhouse ruling the world's runways, needs a fake boyfriend and fast, to appease her matchmaking mother.   Christopher, a charming, secretive, and dangerously attractive heir to the biggest conglomerate in the country. needs a distraction from his father's unwanted marriage plans. Their solution? A temporary romance brokered through a "rent-a-partner" app. What starts as a mutually beneficial arrangement quickly evolves into a sizzling romance, throw in a jealous childhood crush, a clash of powerful families, and a whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings, and you've got a recipe for a romance that's as unexpected as it is unforgettable. Will their carefully constructed facade withstand the pressure, or will their fake relationship crumble under the weight of their undeniable, and quite unexpected, love?

In the crumbling city of Libiya, where the wealthy feast in their gilded mansions and the poor scrape by in the shadows, a terrifying virus is spreading—one that twists its victims into monstrous creatures driven by an insatiable hunger for human hearts. Lenz, a silver-haired orphan with a knack for survival, knows the city is no longer safe. Alongside his fiercely loyal friends, he must find a way to escape before the virus claims them too. But fleeing Libiya is no simple task. The city is a cage, guarded by the powerful and plagued by ruthless gangs who will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on the desperate. As the virus spreads and the streets fill with monsters, Lenz and his friends must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, violence, and hidden truths. Their journey will take them beyond the city’s walls, into a world they’ve never known. But as they search for safety, they begin to wonder: in a land ravaged by greed and monsters, is there anywhere left that’s truly safe? As they fight to survive, Lenz and his friends must confront the harsh reality that safety may come at a price they’re not willing to pay.

In the Great Savannah, a lion cursed by the tyrant Ogi. Ja'Bari of the Ja Clan—has spent his life as an outcast. When rumors of Ogi’s return threaten to plunge the land into chaos, he embarks on a quest to stop the ancient evil.

In a war-torn kingdom desperate for salvation, scholar Amara Solis joins a perilous expedition to the Firelands, a treacherous wasteland where ancient fire creatures believed to exist. Fueled by her passion for uncovering lost truths, Amara seeks answers buried in the ashes of history. But when she encounters the Fireborn, a sentient being of living flame, her journey takes an unexpected turn. Drawn into a web of ancient mysteries, Amara’s curiosity becomes obsession, and the line between hunter and ally begins to blur. As the secrets of the Firelands unravel.

In The Heart of Humanity, the story revolves around the Blue Ocean team led by Shinkage and the Bloodline of the Crimson family, exploring the complex conflict of beliefs and choices. If the ultimate goals are the same, but the beliefs are different, how will the characters choose? There are only two options: either adopt the other’s beliefs or stay true to their own.

Alex Walters never expected a simple trip to gather herbs to change his life forever. When he stumbles upon a girl, Samantha Rogers, being attacked by a wolf in the woods, his instincts push him to save her. What starts as an act of bravery soon turns into an unspoken connection—one that neither of them can fully understand yet. As Alex brings Sam home to safety, he finds himself drawn to her in a way he's never felt before. But with her overprotective father and an uncertain future ahead, their paths seem destined to part. Yet, as Sam secretly vows to wait for Alex’s return, both are left wondering—was their meeting just chance, or the beginning of something far greater? In a world where fate weaves unpredictable paths, will Alex and Sam find their way back to each other? Or will destiny have different plans?

"A Promise of the Heart" is a poignant love story set in the picturesque Japanese town of Asahikawa. Raito, a reserved young man who runs a bookshop, meets Aimi, a girl who has moved from Tokyo seeking peace. Their shared love for literature and simple beauty forms the foundation of a deep connection. They experience a growing friendship, falling in love amidst the changing seasons. However, Aimi is called back to Tokyo to care for her sick father, and the couple faces a painful separation. After months of longing, Aimi returns, and they rebuild their life together. They expand Raito’s bookshop to showcase Aimi’s art, and their love story becomes a symbol of hope in the town. Eventually, they marry by the lake where they first met, solidifying their bond. The story concludes with their enduring love becoming a cherished legacy in the town, timeless as the cherry blossoms that bloom each spring.

Shin had promised to protect his sister, but after a terrible attack by abyssal creatures, he and his sister Lynia, both orphans, had to flee into the titanic forest covering the world, where they fell into a chasm leading to the Mirror Forest. Five years after the liquid darkness separated the two siblings, Shin travels to the magical university of Melna to uncover the truth about what happened to him and find his missing sister. Will he come to terms with the darkness that threatens to overtake him, or will he be consumed by the strange organization called Reflection before he finds his sister? Discover Shin's dark journey, in a world where every mirror reflects a disturbed heart.

In a world where magic has been forgotten and wizards live hidden among the people, Bianca, a girl full of imagination and passion for fantastic stories, dreams of a world where magic is real. However, as she grows, she loses hope that such a world will ever exist. Everything changes when she meets Lux, a wizard with supernatural powers who fights for a just cause that could change the world as Bianca knows it. Together, they will fight for their dreams, but will they succeed in their mission or fall into the hands of enemies who will stop at nothing to defeat them?

After years of enduring a hollow existence, Ryoto never expected to find solace in the one person he thought was lost forever—his childhood friend. As she rekindles the warmth he had long forgotten, love begins to mend the fractures of his past. But fate is never kind to those who seek peace. In a world that never stops taking, can their love withstand the weight of destiny, or is the light they’ve found doomed to fade once more?

A collection of super short stories covering different genres with poems attached -more of poems also- - Just choose teen to fill out the genre blank_ - I will update as I get more inspiration - no particular story also, just a little incident to trigger and set the mood of the song⁠ As the title goes, it's a song of heart, some inspired by my emotions at a particular time, life events or random things. -this author loves poems, and this is the first time I will be writing it on another place apart from my book, so it may not be perfect- *Not a trend book* Just something you stumble upon on a random day and add to your library :) —when a heart is relentless.. find the perfect melody for it...

In a world where power dynamics between Alphas, Betas, and Omegas dictate status and relationships, Rion an orphaned Omega, is desperate to save his younger brother Leon, who lies in a coma. Struggling to gather the funds for Leon's life-saving surgery, Rion strikes a deal with Jeakyung, a cold and dominant Alpha from an influential family. The deal comes with three unbreakable conditions: Rion belongs to Jeakyung, he must obey his every command, and-above all-he is forbidden from falling in love. Jeakyung harbors a deep disdain for Omegas for some reason. However, as their physical encounters intensify, so do the unspoken emotions between them. Despite the boundaries that were set, both Rion and Jeakyung find themselves drawn to one another in ways neither expected. Rion struggles with his growing feelings, hoping that Jeakyung might one day see him as someone beyond their deal . Meanwhile, Jeakyung is confronted by his own fears and past traumas that have shaped his view of love and trust. As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and outside threats loom, Rion and Jeakyung must navigate a complex web of power, desire, and forbidden emotion. Can love bloom in a world that has conditioned them to believe it doesn't exist? Or will the rules they created become the very thing that tears them apart? There also many other characters in this story who navigate their own journey. This is a story of vulnerability, crime, resilience, and the undeniable pull of the heart-no matter how broken or guarded it may be.

In a world where magical and spiritual forces clash, the story of "The Continent of Magic" begins in the city of Etrigan, where an unknown fate forms amidst darkness and hope. Adam Ethan, a cold and mysterious young boy born into a family of powerful sorcerers, lives with an inner struggle, revealing only indifference and secrecy, while his family wavers between hope and concern for his future. In this city, where mana dances in the horizon, Neil, a simple boy with pure dreams, encounters Adam's enigmatic character. Neil tries to understand this distant boy, observing him without forming a friendship. Yet this observation quickly leads him to unexpected discoveries, opening a door to hidden mysteries beyond his comprehension. As the story unfolds, both Neil and Adam face challenges that reveal the true nature of this magical world filled with secrets. Between the clash of power and self-discovery, each confronts the reality of his fate in an adventure rich with mystery and trials.

Aria’s life takes an unexpected turn when her mother marries a billionaire, thrusting her into a world of wealth and privilege she never asked for. But nothing is more unsettling than her new stepbrother, Ethan—arrogant, reckless, and impossibly charming. They aren’t blood, but they might as well be. The world sees them as siblings, bound by a family that isn’t truly theirs. Aria knows the rules. She knows what’s right. But every stolen glance, every lingering touch, and every whispered word between them pulls her deeper into a love that should never exist. The problem with forbidden love? Once the line is crossed, there’s no turning back.

In the neon-lit streets of futuristic Neo-Tokyo, Rei Kuroda, a haunted bounty hunter, and Aiko Saito, a skilled hacker with ties to a powerful corporation, cross paths in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Once lovers torn apart by a devastating war, they now find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict that threatens to unravel the city’s delicate balance of power. As they are forced to confront their past, their rekindled feelings complicate their missions, drawing them into a high-stakes battle against a rogue AI and the dark forces controlling Neo-Tokyo. With every encounter, the line between love and duty blurs, leading them to a final confrontation where they must decide whether to protect the world they once knew or to forge a new future together. Neon Sakura is a gripping tale of romance, action, and redemption, set in a world where technology and humanity collide.

"One beautiful heart is better than thousand beautiful faces..." "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26."

King Aldric, a cruel and tyrannical ruler, governs his kingdom of Valdoria with an iron fist. He remains indifferent to the suffering of his people, but everything changes when Elara, a young maid, enters the service of the palace. Although initially frightened by the king’s harshness, Elara soon perceives that behind his brutality lies a lonely and tormented man, haunted by deep emotional scars. Over time, she manages to ease his pain with simple acts of kindness and sincere words, gradually winning his heart. Their relationship develops in secret, an forbidden love between the gentle maid and the sovereign, but the two are deeply drawn to each other. Aldric begins to change under Elara's influence, slowly abandoning his cruel methods as she encourages him to become a more just man. As a plot to overthrow the king unfolds behind the scenes of the palace, Elara uncovers the conspiracy and warns Aldric. Together, they thwart the attempted coup, thus strengthening Aldric's position on the throne. The king, recognizing Elara's courage and loyalty, eventually frees her from the constraints of her maid position and grants her an honored place by his side.

The realms are on the brink of war as a malevolent force from Umbralis rises to conquer Celestara. Kael is tasked with protecting the fragile balance between realms, but he discovers that Lira’s artifact may hold the key to defeating this threat. As their fates intertwine, Kael finds himself falling for her—a love that could either save the realms or doom them all.