lilac gooseberries

She was plain as a leaf—quiet, unnoticed, and perfectly ordinary. He was everything she wasn’t—confident, magnetic, hot enough to make heads turn wherever he went. They shouldn’t have fit. But every glance lingered too long, every brush of shoulders burned too deep. The urge to kiss, to fall, to let go… it was unbearable. And yet, they didn’t. Because sometimes the strongest thing in the world isn’t desire—it’s the will to hold back when all you want is to give in.

"They are my saviors and my salvation." ~ Lilac "I could burn the entire world just to be with you." ~ Orion "She is ours and only ours. If someone touches her, I'll make sure they burn in hell." ~ Darius "I wish the world would be silent, so I could only listen to your sweet voice." ~ Octavius "Her alluring smile touched my soul like no other. Her eyes shined brighter than the stars in the sky. Her touch captivated my soul in her tiny finger." ~ Mason Three friends promised to be together forever when they were young. However, growing up only one was left, while the other two went missing. Growing up, Lilac lived alone, she only had her two best friends called Stone and Joker. However, one day they went missing, leaving her behind. After 7 years, Lilac had become a "cursed" child. One day, while returning from having lunch of the rooftop of the school, time stopped and a portal to another universe opened up in front of her. With no choice left, she entered the portal to a new adventure in a new world. In this world, all the myths and legends are alive. An evil force is at large in this world, threatening to destroy humanity. Find out what awaits a 18-year-old Lilac in this new world. Will she be able to find her two long lost childhood friends? Who are these two other men who join her in this journey? Could Lilac, the one who was brought into this world be the one holding the key to defeating evil? Read to find out a story of five people figuring out their way in this fantasy, romance and magical novel. Disclaimer - This is an R-rated novel due to the nature of the plot of the novel which may not be limited to violence, blood, smut, and dark plot line. Also, it is a Reverse Harem novel. Read at your own expense. Warnings will be given at the start of every chapter for any smut scenes, so you can skip if you would like it.

Ophelia thought losing her cousin and best friend was the end. It was only the beginning. When Pearl vanishes without a trace, Ophelia’s world collapses. But weeks later, Pearl returns—changed, secretive, and insistent that Ophelia come with her… to their true home. Desperate for answers and the chance to reclaim her family, Ophelia follows—only to uncover a chilling truth: the quiet town they once knew lies at the heart of an ancient war that never truly ended. A war they’ve been caught in all along, without even knowing it. As long-buried secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Ophelia is forced to question everything—her past, her purpose, and the price of peace. And like Pearl before her, she must awaken to a responsibility she never knew she had... one that could tip the scales of a conflict centuries in the making. Because some wars hide in silence. And some destinies refuse to wait.

Friends reuniting again as adults, as they seek love. With some reuniting a spark. (Story is between 2 writers and will take time. Me and my female friend M)

Stories inspired around my life. :)

why is love the first thing we abandon when trouble comes?

Surviving the world was already hard enough, but having a lover in the side wouldn't hurt to try.

The story is about Lilac, a talented and charming graduate who faces uncertainty in choosing her future. Despite her intelligence and beauty, Lilac feels lost and lacks clear goals. Her life changes when a young man enters it, who himself is unsure about his prospects. The resolution of their destinies may depend on whether they can find their place in the world together and discover their life's purpose.

Before marrying Silas, Joyce had only met him three times. A marriage of convenience, a secret agreement, for a term of three years. She's fresh off a heartbreak — the man she chased for years told her they "weren't a good match." Silas has his own baggage: rumor says he's still hung up on a white moonlight who happens to look just like Joyce. So that's all she is. A substitute. ** In the second year of their marriage, on Joyce's birthday, she drank too much and, in front of everyone, tugged on his tie, pinning him underneath her: "You look... a lot like my husband." The Thorne family's second master, known for being rational and unfeeling, was flustered by her that night. He leaned in close to her ear and coaxed in a low voice, "Be good." The next day Joyce woke up to find her lips were swollen. This… Who did this! When she went to question him, she discovered Silas's lip was bitten. He stared at her and said slowly, "You crossed the line first." ** The scandal leaked. At a party, her ex-boyfriend stepped in: "She's mine. Who dares talk?" Then Silas walked in. The room went silent. "Yours? Since when?" "Joyce, tell me. Whose are you?" So much for the secret marriage. So much for being a substitute. This was supposed to be fake… wasn't it?

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.