Banter Stories

THALIA When a woman dressed in a black suit approached me on a train track, whilst I was holding a bottle of blue spray paint in my left hand and a face covered with paint, I didn't hesitate to say no to her proposition: BE HER BRIDESMAID AT HER WEDDING Yes, I did have questions, like any sane person would. But I honestly would have said yes anyways, even if she hadn't caught me committing a crime. Plus, Free food? Count me in. What I didn't expect is for my life to turn on its axis. __________________________________________ Read Thalias story as fate reunites her with her family !STRONG LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT! TW: - body shaming - SA - abuse

Dedicated. Ruthless. Focused. Kian Torres has one goal, go pro. No distractions, no drama just soccer. Driven. Stubborn. Unbothered. Madelyn Jones has her sights set on College. Whether the ball gets her there or not, she's going. They've been childhood rivals for as long as anyone can remember-constantly bickering, constantly battling, and constantly in each other's way. Enemies with chemistry they refuse to acknowledge. But when their friend group starts shifting and a coach forces them to team up, the line between hate and something else starts to blur. What happens when tension turns electric-and neither of them are ready for the fallout? Will it end in disaster... or something they never saw coming? Highest ratings --------- #1 rival #1 captains #2 friendswithbenefits #1 friendgroup #1 enemies #5 highschoolromance #3 childhoodsweethearts #1 friendsandfamily #2 mutualpining #10 rivalry #3 enemieswithbenefits #1 academic

When Zayden Ashford returns from New York to take over his family's business empire, he's prepared for ruthless boardrooms and high-stakes deals. But, he isn't prepared for her. Waiting for him at the house he grew up in is a distraction he neither asked for nor can ignore-Aurelia Sinclair. The daughter of his father's business partner. The golden girl his parents adore. The temptation he absolutely doesn't need. She's no longer the quiet, meek girl from his childhood. Now, she's all curves and maddening confidence. Strutting around his house in clothes that should be illegal. Leaving her scent all over the place. Testing the limits of his patience and his self-control. Zayden wants her out. But how long can the cold, grumpy CEO deny the simmering chemistry and the temptation he feels towards the gorgeous brunette? #245 in ROMANCE #1 in chemistry #3 in slowburn #4 in forcedproximity #6 in temptation #8 in banter #22 in steamy #29 in business #31 in grumpy #48 in hatetolove #78 in strongfemalelead #96 in enemiestolovers #102 in ceo #111 in billionaire

Samantha's world has always been quiet-just her, her books, and the hope of surviving college without drawing too much attention. She's the girl who prefers libraries over parties, essays over gossip, and invisibility over chaos. Nick, on the other hand, is chaos in human form-the star quarterback, campus golden boy, and the last person anyone would expect to notice her. But when one late-night encounter turns into stolen moments, secrets, and whispers that spread faster than wildfire, Samantha finds herself in the spotlight for the first time in her life-because the quarterback has his eyes on the bookworm. Now the whole school is watching. She's fighting to stay grounded. He's fighting to prove he's not just a cliché. And together? They might just rewrite the playbook.

All of them will pay... Before the gods, before the moons and sun, and even before the heaven's themselves. The world was ruled by 7 dragons. And their one dragon king Alarictis . But they went missing after there king was banished by the heavens. But what's to make the world when they return? The goddess Nilufer! God of all Seas! But being a new god, I have to figure out how to rule a nation, keep order, and repent for the sins of the h̸̹̔ư̶̢m̷͕̓a̶̙͐ń̷͓ ̴̘̋c̶͉͂r̴͇̒e̷̺͘ä̸̻́t̵͖̾i̵̼͘o̴̜̒n̴̜̿? with a looming prophecy of the heavens return... No matter for the stage needs an actor and the show must go on! So I shall smile and dance this eternal role the heavens had given me! h̵͓̀ő̵̠w̴̟̾ ̴͈͑m̵̡̚u̵̖͐c̸͍̃ḧ̴̻́ ̶̺͝l̸͙̓o̷̤͒ñ̶̥g̶͕̏ḛ̶̌r̵̲͝ ̷̰̈́s̶̠̿h̷̛̭ạ̷͛l̴̤͆l̸͖͌ ̴̱̀I̴͖͑ ̵̭͐s̶̛̰u̷̠̿f̸̼̎f̸̧̕ȇ̸̜r̸̨̿?̴̻͋ ̷͆͜w̵̐͜h̴͎̾ę̴̈́n̷̖̅ ̵͙̑w̴͎͑i̶̖̒l̴͝ͅl̶̩̽ ̴̘͋t̴͈͗ĥ̸̠ê̵͎ ̴͕̍c̴̪̀ȗ̷̠ȓ̴̨t̷̟̓ă̴̢i̸̻͒n̶̻̆s̵̼͆ ̸͍̅f̶͔͐í̸̭n̵̗̒ȁ̴͓ĺ̶͔l̷̏͜ỳ̴̻ ̸̩̾c̴̹̈́l̵͓̿o̶̲̕s̶̆ͅê̶̞?̵͎̈ but in the end I'm only a ?̷̩̐u̷͚̓Ḿ̸̱a̵͉̒!̶̜̿n̸̯̄

Volleyball has always been Vix's safe place. At sixteen, she's focused on earning her spot, keeping her grades up, and staying out of drama-until one accident throws her directly into the path of someone she never meant to meet. Suddenly, practice feels different. Tensions rise. Eyes linger longer than they should. And the closer the tryouts get, the harder it becomes to tell what's a coincidence and what's intentional. With pressure building both on and off the court, Vix quickly learns that some collisions don't stay behind you-and some games are more complicated than they look.

Follows the main character Harshita in her high school love triangle

Two copilots. One clipboard. Infinite chaos. Sage wants order. Venn wants snacks. Together, they navigate swivel chair barricades, glitter-based HR violations, and unsolicited rap battles. The Conundrum is part mockumentary, part musical, part existential comedy about dignity, sequins, and the fragile line between professionalism and performance art. Airs every Tuesdays and Fridays on TankyTV. Pilot Episode drops on 01/16/2026. © TankyTV 2026 - Created in collaboration with Microsoft Copilot. Licensed under CC BY-NC.

Shanti Williams lives by lists, color-coded calendars, and zero surprises. Aidan Kang lives by impulse, inside jokes, and whatever song is stuck in his head. When Shanti's best friend's boyfriend-aka Shanti's high-school nemesis-needs a temporary place to stay, the apartment becomes a battleground of rules vs. red pen "amendments," grocery runs that feel suspiciously like dates, and 3 a.m. confessions that shouldn't feel this safe. As boxes get unpacked and old scars resurface, the line between chaos and home blurs in ways neither of them planned. ©️ _RelleLebby_// R. L.

Without thinking about it, I reached out and gently took the tip of her lip between my fingers, just enough to stop her from biting it any further. "Careful," I murmured, my voice low. "You might hurt yourself." Her eyes flicked up to mine, surprise flashing across her face, but she didn't pull away. The air felt charged, a beat passing between us-her lip free from its assault, my fingers lingering a second too long. A faint smile tugged at my mouth. "Besides, if anyone's going to bruise that lip, it should probably be me, right?" ----- What do you think the epitome of rock bottom is? Getting dumped by your superhero boyfriend? Your roommate kicking you out without notice? Being kidnapped by the lamest criminal imaginable? Or maybe it's losing the only job you've ever had? For Emily Vasquez, it was all of the above. Enter Ransom Alexander: the supervillain responsible for her kidnapping, who-thanks to a little blackmail-lost control of the situation, leaving him with an unexpected new roommate. She wants a job, dignity, and maybe a therapist. He wants world domination, or at least validation from cooler villains. Both of them clearly have issues, so really... what's the worst that could happen?

Is night really all that different from day? She is the lowliest of scum, the least honorable of all criminals. He is hope in itself, lighting up a kingdom consumed by civil war. They are seemingly as different as night and day. But what happens when two enemies separated by life in itself meet? What happens when all you thought was true crumbles between your fingers? What happens when you are but a pawn in a game? A puppet on strings? Author's note: Hi~ I hope you- my very honored reader will come to follow along my story! ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜ This is my first ever book and as I am still learning English there might be some errors here and there. ( ꩜ ᯅ ꩜;)  Thank you!  ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂)⸝♡ Book updates every Saturday! + bonus chapters! -Hanyue

When Will Byers goes missing, Hawkins is thrown into chaos. Sixteen-year-old Daisy Henderson senses that something dangerous is coming-and when her little brother Dustin gets caught in the middle, she knows she can't stand by. Daisy dives headfirst into the town's mysteries, facing monsters, secrets, and dangers she never could have imagined.

She's Red Bull's new boss: combat boots, sharp tongue, military past. He's Mercedes' legend: cold strategy, warm gaze, killer jawline. Enemies in the paddock. Allies at heart. F1 becomes a battlefield of stolen glances, pitlane chaos, and unexpected tenderness. War was inevitable. So was love.

A new town, new school, new people, new everything. that means a fresh start for Hollie Henderson. Dustin Henderson's sister, Hollie, had to move away with their dad when they divorced, moving to a small town in Illinois called Sundale, but when she could finally run away, she headed back to her mom and brother's house, hoping to leave all the awful memories of her dad back in Illinois. but here? in Hawkins, Indiana? There's another problem. and his name is Steve Harrington. All rights go to the Duffer Brother's and stranger things as the setting, characters (apart from Hollie Henderson) and most of the storyline etc. was created by them, not me. TRIGGER WARNINGS - violence, underage drinking, swearing, gore, death, threats, sexual references, emotional and sensitive content. P.S - Every chapter's title is a famous song that should hint loosely to the chapter (some are more specific than others) IDEAS ARE WELCOME!!

"𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐎𝐍𝐄: 𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒" 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗵𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗹𝗮 𝑿 𝗥𝗶𝘁𝘃𝗶𝗸 𝗥𝗮𝗴𝗵𝘂𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶 "𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞." ~ 𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗬𝗔 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗞𝗟𝗔 "𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞... 𝐘𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞." ~ 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗩𝗜𝗞 𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗛𝗨𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜

If he wins, I lose control. If I win, I lose everything else. Either way, this was never going to end cleanly. "Do you ever get tired of losing to me?" Rowan asks, like he already knows the answer. I don't look up. "You've never beaten me." He steps closer anyway, winking. "You keep telling yourself that." We're not rivals by accident. We're rivals because neither of us knows how to back down - and because every argument leaves us standing too close, thinking things we shouldn't. He flirts like it's a weapon. I fight like it's survival.

In the realm of Aegia, everyone has one chance to rise. With it comes the risk of being bound forever. Upon nearing adulthood, citizens of Aegia can choose to enroll in one of the Academies, where they are taught the ancient texts, the history of the realm, and the sacred runes handed down by the gods themselves. At the end of their time at the Academy, they face a series of tests to be sorted into two castes: 𝗔𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀, the elite rulers, advance to the top positions in their field, deciding what is built, what is destroyed, where taxes go...and who lives and dies. And 𝘀𝘆𝗹𝗿𝗮, the servants bound by magic to their Aelaris. Seen as little more than an appendage and status symbol, they spend their days following their Aelaris and living for their demands, completely devoted and content in their role. The bond is considered sacred. It prevents the Aelaris from ever harming their sylra while ensuring the sylra is happy to serve. The Rite of Ascension determines who belongs where, a process that measures worth and potential, through the power of the gods. Rian Argon-son has always believed he was destined to join the ranks of the Aelaris, working tirelessly to prove himself worthy. Meanwhile his nemesis Ileana, born into wealth and privilege, has always seen herself as a true heir to power. Their rivalry has simmered in all their time at the Academy, and now the final testing is upon them. They may be both top of their class, but ultimately the Rite of Ascension will decide everything. Both have prepared. Neither are ready. Cover by @Merlyn_Fereira

Ashlyn works for a Paranormal Investigation Agency. One day, she and her partner Percy discover a mind-reading alien inside a restricted part of the building. She decides to risk it all and save this poor creature from its prison. Unfortunately, her friend Percy has no intention of helping her, and she must come up with a plan on her own. Only one thing is for sure, for one reason or another, she can't seem to stop her heart from skipping a beat, each time she looks into the alien's dark obsidian eyes. And for the life of her, no matter how hard she tries, she simply can't keep him out of her mind... Literally and figuratively. ... NOTES: 1) This is an original story. The narrative and characters are owned by the Author (AKA me). 2) CAUTION: (Trigger warning) some chapters will address trauma from torture and child abduction. And this book will have instances of ghost possession, sleep paralysis, violence, and moments of strong language. Readers discretion is advised. 3) Book art was drawn by me - the author. P.S. As you scroll through this book, please feel free to leave any comments or feedback along the way. It's always appreciated ^-^ Now, grab yourself a warm cup of coffee, find someplace comfortable, and get ready to dive in! Happy reading, everyone! :D

She thought she was just a side character in someone else's love story - until he showed up with a playbook of his own. Ava, the quick-witted co-captain of UCLA's cheer squad, has always been the girl behind the scenes - supporting her best friend's fairytale romance with the star quarterback. But when a practice match turns into a weekend trip full of unexpected moments, Ava finds herself thrown into a whole new game... especially when she crosses paths with Jace Walker, the quiet, brooding football player who seems more interested in books than fans. What starts as a mission to help their best friends get together becomes something neither of them planned - or knew how to handle. Intercepted Hearts is a slow-burn college romance full of banter, team drama, late-night texts, and the surprising ways love sneaks in when you're busy helping everyone else.