Arc: A Love Story Novels & Stories

Ariana Carter never expected one night to change everything. After experiencing a breakup, her only focus was to get through Medical School. But a night at a masquerade ball leaves her with an unforgettable experience. Damien Kingston is arrogant, off-limits and her best friend's older brother. What should have been a mistake becomes something neither of them can ignore. She knows getting involved with him could severe her friendship, he knows Ariana is someone he should stay away from. However, the more they try to keep their distance, the stronger this invisible pull becomes. Just when Ariana thinks her biggest problem is falling for the one man she shouldn't want, the Kingston

Cherry sat down besides her Madeleine, while Madeleine took a seat beside Adeline. "You girls did great!" Adeline said to both of them. "Yeah, I know. Cherry can't stop boasting about it." Madeleine said laughing as she gave Cherry a nudge at her shoulder playfully. "I told you I could do it!" Cherry argued. "Great." Adeline replied with a light smile. "Did you guys enjoy your performance?" "We sure did." Madeleine said nodding. "Yeah...it was great." Cherry added agreeing with Madeleine. A few moments later, the last auction began. The item was an art piece called 'Naked Truth.' It depicted a painting of a forest and a young woman made of flowers, stretching forth her hand towards a man who

this isn't sympathy it's love" Aracely immediately retracted her hand from his grip, a tear slipped down her eyes and she completely froze. ......... "You can't love me, you shouldn't love me, cause I'll never be able to love you back, not now, not tomorrow, and not ever" Aracely assured him. "And who told I needed to love me back, love is selfless Aracely, it doesn't require a commitment to live or survive,". Adrian responded painfully. END OF FLASHBACK It wasn't right for her to open up all his sores again and crush all his hopes, Adrian's only crime was loving Aracely, and the girl had to bad it that almost everyone who loved her ended up dead or in some kind of dilemma she did not want t

And with that, he dragged the Reese to the dance floor and while passing by Aaron, he stopped and turned towards him and slowly whispered in his ears, “You better stop dreaming about this flower, this already has a master.” Aaron failed to comprehend the meaning behind Hernan’s words but seeing Armaan’s eyes he can easily understand as if he has quoted for a death wish. Reese was more comfortable with Hernan as he treats her like a sister. Soon Armaan was also being dragged by Lake and her each move was like she wants to test each part of Armaan’s body. She was drooping on him but he was still trying to maintain a distance.

Adjacent from me, Jeongguk ground his teeth in disapproval, and I gulped. “I don’t think we’ve probably been introduced. I’m Taehyung but everyone calls me V”, he ended with an extension of his hand and a charming smile. I extended my hand into his and smiled back, “I’m Ariadne. Everyone calls me Ari”. His hand felt so warm as he clasped mine firmly, our eyes locking as I got pulled into the mysterious aura surrounding him. It may have been seconds, but it felt like minutes and we only looked away after someone cleared their throat. I gulped, pulling my hand swiftly from his to find Jeongguk getting up. He circled the table until he was standing right behind me. His arms wrapped around my ne

Harvey leaned down, his forehead resting against mine as he whispered, “I love you, Aria.” “I love you, too,” I whispered back, feeling my heart overflow with gratitude, warmth, and an undeniable sense of belonging. Slowly, he led me to the bed, where we lay side by side, lost in each other’s gaze. The flickering candles painted gentle shadows across the room as we shared soft words, quiet laughter, and tender kisses. In those moments, everything else faded away—the worries, the dangers, the uncertainties of the world beyond these walls. It was just us, surrounded by roses and the quiet rhythm of our love.

ARIA’S POV Adam pulls me into his arms, his grip tight yet tender, filled with a yearning that mirrors my own. The sudden closeness stirs something deep within me, awakening emotions I’ve been trying so hard to suppress. They rush to the surface, overwhelming me. His breath, warm and slightly unsteady, brushes against my neck, sending shivers down my spine. “I need you, Aria… I love you.”

Is that what is called LOVE? ***

, sat down on a chair and told the love story of the two of them. “The story begins with Luna Brillante's eccentric mother and father. Luna Brillante's father and mother were almost forty years old when they just gave birth to Luna Brillante, they love their children is understandable, but normal people can't explain their behavior. When their son was two years old, they wanted the best for him. One day, they saw a beautiful woman giving birth in a cave, they pretended to help her, when she gave birth to a cute baby girl, they took that child away” "Really?" “Yes, they do strange things, causing hatred to many people, when Luna Brillante was nine years old, they did not escape punishment, th

I try not to get lost in his voice, just like I always do. But I can't help myself. I close my eyes, taking deep breaths. At the back of my mind, I find Dina. Dina, who's genuinely good. Dina, the girl Dave loves. Not me. It was never me. "Ari. Please say something." Dave's voice becomes loud enough to pull me back to reality, "You're going to Lucien's party this weekend, right? I know that with everything going on, you would want to be alone. But remember your promise."