Workplace Stories

Valerie Stone is a visionary, a billionaire, and a terrifying boss. She can negotiate a merger in her sleep, but she can't name her daughter's favorite color. ​Chloe Davis is her executive assistant. She is underpaid, overworked, and currently heartbroken after her girlfriend dumped her for being "married to the job." ​For six years, the dynamic has been simple: Chloe knows everything about Valerie. She knows her coffee order, her ex-husband's trigger points, and exactly how to calm down Valerie's son during a panic attack. Valerie knows nothing about Chloe. Not her dreams, not her heartache, and certainly that Chloe is into women. ​But when a crisis forces the Ice Queen to rely on her assistant for more than just spreadsheets, the walls begin to crumble. Valerie is about to discover that the woman holding her life together is the only mystery she can't solve-and the only one who can melt the stone around her heart.

He was the boy he saved once, years ago. Now he's the CEO, calm, composed, and impossibly close. Gao Tu has spent years hiding who he truly is-his Omega identity a secret born of fear and past hurt. But Hua Yong, tender, patient, and unwavering, refuses to let him stay hidden. From childhood memories to quiet office encounters, from lingering glances to subtle touches, trust and desire grow slowly, dangerously, beautifully. Will Gao Tu let Hua Yong in-and finally feel safe, loved, and seen? Gao Tu's hidden Omega identity and emotional walls (fractured signals of who he really is) Hua Yong's gentle pursuit and tender signals of love and care The slow-burn tension between them, with subtle, lingering emotional and pheromonal cues Gao my baby suffered too much in the drama, he deserves some love obsessed psycho like hua yong in his life to give him all the love and care of world 🥺 to care for him and shower him in love hope you all enjoy this one. it's my favourite ghost ship ☺️

Doctor Marina Chase doesn't do winter anymore. Not after a lifetime of brutal snow blizzards, not after the promise she made to herself. She built herself a life and a career on soft smiles, control, and impressive lightness. A life made out of the warm summer sunshine. She got hired as an attending emergency psychiatrist of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, and was excited to start her new job. She just wasn't told she'd have to deal with emotionally constipated doctors. Among them, the infamous Dr Jack Abbot. Dry. Guarded. Doesn't look away when her sunshine flickers. As the cases and long shifts blur into sleepless nights and professional boundaries being broken, Marina finds herself entangled into a dangerous web: she's getting too attached to her work mates, and worse: Dr. Abbot. It was terrifying, because her new friends were started to see her little snow storms. And it was terrifyingly intimate because Abott didn't want her summer at all. He wants the winter. Written in short, episodic chapters that slowly weave together, "caught up in this web" is a tale about love, trauma, relapse, and the quiet danger of needing someone who might actually stay.

That summer she turned nineteen, the light and shadow of the season were so vivid that Ashley stopped looking down at her own poverty. She had found her best friend-a girl named Lily. At twenty-two, her best friend Lily got engaged. At twenty-three, at her own birthday party, Ashley became a thief. The moment her hand reached for that expensive platinum handbag, a man was watching from the shadows. When he stepped into the light, what filled his eyes was contempt and disgust. He said, "So you're Lily's friend." Only then did she realize this man was Lily's picture-perfect fiancé. In that moment, every mean, petty, ugly part of her was laid bare under his gaze.

When two stubborn hearts collide, someone is bound to lose control.𓂃˖˳·˖ ִֶָ ⋆🌷͙⋆ ִֶָ˖·˳˖𓂃 ִֶָ A disastrous tale of Love, Mystery, Passion, Hurt, Betrayal...and lot more. Dev Pradhan is the kind of man people fear. His world runs on power, discipline, and absolute control. Then Ira Rao walks in - and breaks every rule he has... She challenges him. Questions him. Defies him. And for the first time in his life... Dev Pradhan loses control. Heir to a media empire. The most powerful man in the room. He has a dangerous habit of getting under Ira's skin - with his arrogance, his control... and the way his presence makes her heart forget that she is supposed to hate him <𝟑 .ᐟ But the deeper they get pulled into each other's lives, the more secrets begin to surface-secrets that could change everything they thought they knew about themselves... and each other. Tropes: ˚˖𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒✧🩷 Enemies to Lovers • CEO Romance • He Falls Harder • Slow Burn • Strangers to Lovers • Office Romance • Forbidden Love • Desi Romance • Powerful Hero • Strong Female Lead • Emotional Tension • Opposites Attract

Kiara Bansal didn't come to the city just for a job, her parents saw her potential and pushed her to finally step out, prove herself, and live a life bigger than the one she left behind. On day one of her internship, she confidently waves at a handsome employee she assumes works there, she never bothered checking who the CEO was, because in her head CEOs were always bald old men. Turns out... she had just waved at the man who owns the entire firm. Before she can recover from that humiliation, she discovers something worse, their best friends are dating. Which means she keeps running into him. Dinners, hangouts, sudden plans... and every single time, it's painfully awkward for her. For Kunal Agarwal, she's chaos in human form - too talkative, too honest, too comfortable around him. For Kiara, he's the serious man she can never act normal around. Yet between embarrassing moments, accidental conversations, and situations neither of them planned, the distance slowly fades. Comfort sneaks in where formality should've stayed. They don't notice when irritation turns into concern, when silence turns into understanding, when seeing each other starts to feel... necessary. They never tried to get close. But destiny keeps putting them in the same room, until avoiding each other becomes harder than admitting they care.

Daniel Merrell was just about the most competent man you'd ever meet. He was sharp, strategic, and always on top of everything. He worked efficiently and knew exactly what to say and do to complete a project ahead of its deadline. He counted everything-steps, coffee cups, and even the number of times he said "strategic alignment" in meetings (well, actually, Mallory does that for him. She's been keeping a tally: forty-seven and counting, apparently). But he was terrified of everything. Mondays, coffee machines that judge him, elevators with other people in them, the very idea of anyone knowing he exists... even office succulents on the brink of death that definitely have opinions about his life choices. (Don't ask him how he knows that. He just does.) But most of all, he's terrified of Ava Thomas. Not because she's intimidating. Because she's kind. She sees through his corporate jargon and anxiety, yet she still smiles at him across the office. She greets him in the mornings and engages in small talk, simply because she doesn't want the new guy to feel lonely. She even offers to help him out, despite him giving her no reason to do so. He had never met anyone quite like her before. And now... he's doomed. Now, he has to decide: stay safe and alone, or do the terrifying work of becoming someone not only worthy of a second chance at love after facing devastating heartbreak, but someone actually capable of receiving it. This is a story about anxiety, growth, and learning that being brave isn't the absence of fear. It's choosing love anyway.

Have you ever been in a toxic work environment where the boss is a charismatic, gaslighting entity, whose claws pop out when she suddenly realises that you are no longer playing her games? To add spice, she carelessly promised nothing short of greatness to external clients --even if it were work that the organisation simply does not do! Whatever she promised, she was poised to take all the credit. Her refusal to acknowledge operational realities and limitations was simply reframed as "challenges." If anything went wrong, it was due to your failure to rise to a challenge. She simply took no blame! Her lies were carefully thought-out deflections to hide from her managerial deficiencies. This is my story and how I dealt with this situation.

She felt everything deeply and loved without fear-until love changed her. At nineteen, she learned that some people leave without explaining, and some heartbreaks stay forever. Now she writes to survive, because words listen when people don't.

Lenny thought she was simply starting a new job. An office. Colleagues. A routine. She didn't know that some looks can change everything. At OPIA, the days move to the rhythm of laughter, challenges, job sites, and coffee breaks. And then there are the silences. The glances that last a second too long. A look. A half smile. A presence that takes up just a little too much space. And Lenny keeps smiling. As if nothing is changing. But sometimes, it isn't a gesture that shifts a story. It's a look that lingers one second too long. Where It All Begins is a radiant and intense contemporary romance where the heart learns to grow just as much as it learns to beat.

Twenty years ago, a single decision reshaped everything. Julia Park built her life on restraint, responsibility, and silence. She carried the weight of that choice alone-protecting what mattered, paying the cost, and rebuilding a world that demanded composure over comfort. Adrian Alexander Harrison-Lee spent ten years in prison and ten more constructing a life that no longer included her. When he returns under another name, it is not by accident. He comes with unanswered questions, unresolved anger, and a past he has never been allowed to put down. But the woman he finds is not the one he imagined. As buried histories surface and assumptions collapse, vengeance gives way to recognition, and certainty fractures into doubt. What remains is something far more dangerous than anger: the possibility that the truth was never as simple as either of them believed. This is a story about long consequences, moral reckoning, and the quiet, deliberate act of choosing again-when the past has already taken so much.

​London Whispers ​In the heart of a city that never sleeps, Josephine is about to face the challenge of a lifetime at one of London's elite engineering firms. But her biggest hurdle isn't the complex blueprints or the cutthroat competition-it's her enigmatic boss, Saimon. ​He is a man of heavy silences and piercing gazes, leaving a scent that lingers long after he vanishes from the room. As Josephine fights to prove her worth, she finds herself drawn into his shadow, where every touch is an electric promise and every whisper hides a dark secret. ​In a battle between professional ambition and an irresistible attraction, will Josephine find her place, or will she be lost forever in the London Whispers © 2025 by Nermein Sami El-Kurdi. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited.

Three sisters. Three brothers. One arranged marriage that brings two powerful families together. 𝐑𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 agrees to marry 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚, turning a formal alliance into a shared beginning. As wedding preparations unfold, bonds begin to form-some gentle, some unexpected. While Riyaanika and Shivaanvith build a quiet foundation, the spirited fashion designer 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 finds herself drawn to the charismatic rockstar 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚, their laughter and chaos adding a new rhythm to the family. But for 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞, the alliance means something more. Years ago, a stranger saved her life and disappeared without a name. She never forgot him. Now, he stands before her as 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐯 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚-the elder brother of the groom. He doesn't remember her. She never stopped remembering him. As music, celebrations, and family ties bring them closer, past shadows and hidden truths begin to surface. Some connections are built over time. Some are chosen. And some...feel like fate returning. || 𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐛𝐭𝐚 ||

[This story runs parallel to Melodies on a Canvas. You don't have to read that book fully, it can be read as a standalone, but please take a look at the Authors note first.] ANNA LORRAINE - a focused and serious assistant manager at work. Poised. Composed. Locked in. She solves problems with a cool calm and quiet elegance. Outside of work? That's a whole different story. She's dramatic, chaotic, and will go to wild lengths for the people she loves. ALEX ANDERSON - a famous event planner who manages events without a single flaw, like he's just styling his hair. Cool, serious, a little arrogant. He doesn't tolerate mistakes-not at work. But off-duty? He does a full 180. He's sarcastic, chaotic, tells bad jokes, and lives to pass up funny comments. So what happens when the two of them are forced to work together? Both headstrong. Both allergic to errors. One refuses to take criticism. The other is smug and thrives on pushing buttons. One thing's for sure: There will be arguments. There will be banter. And there will absolutely be "I can't stand this person" energy. But when their past starts to catch up with them, will either of them be willing to get vulnerable? Follow the journey of Anna and Alex as they go from "I can't stand you" to "you're bearable enough to have a forever." ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ STARTED:- 3 AUGUST 2025 END:- ?

No blurb yet, but in short: marriage-in-crisis. Both working professionals. She's a public defender; he's a court reporter. Will have emotional cheating on hero's side. Betrayal in that emotional cheating sense, grovel, and redemption. Will have OW drama, but I'm not sure how much yet and to what degree. It will be posted on Wattpad and free, but eventually I may pull it for KU--depending--once it's completed and edited. A new chapter(s) will be published on Fridays. At no specific time.

Snatched Love 💔🥀 What happens when the boy who made your childhood difficult is the same man who holds your heart? Daniyal Arsalan - the charismatic, intelligent heir to a powerful family - has everything money can buy. Everything, except clarity about his own heart. His favorite pastime since childhood? Teasing Guzel Yilmaz, the girl next door who grew up in the shadow of his mansion yet somehow always stood her ground. He provokes her, makes her jealous, steals her peace - never realizing that beneath his arrogance lies a possessiveness he cannot name. Guzel Yilmaz is everything Daniyal pretends not to admire: studious yet playful, sweet yet strong, loved by everyone who meets her. Living quietly in the house behind Daniyal's estate, she hides more than just her address - she hides the hurt his bitter behavior causes her. Determined not to let him see her weakness, she begins to ignore him, and that is when everything changes. Because indifference is the one thing Daniyal cannot tolerate. But their complicated love story is not theirs alone. Watching from the shadows is a girl consumed by envy - a girl who has loved Daniyal all her life and believes Guzel has stolen the life that should have been hers. Beautiful yet broken, she burns with jealousy, resentment, and an aching desire to replace Guzel's fate with her own. If she cannot have his love, then no one will. Snatched Love is a story of rivalry and redemption, of childhood grudges that mask unspoken affection, and of an antagonist whose pain drives the narrative as fiercely as the protagonists' love. From doubt and mystery to jealousy, betrayal, and ultimately a hard-won happiness, this tale explores how thin the line is between love and obsession - and how easily fate can be snatched away. In a world where affection turns into rivalry and envy turns into vengeance, the question remains: Will love survive when someone is determined to steal it?

A 29-year-old Cold Female CEO Accidentally Swaps Body With her 22-year-old intern. Now, the boss is fetching coffee while the fresher runs the empire.

"I spent two years, picking petals in my head, Hazel. Everyday I was away, I was playing that game: Loves me? Loves me not?" Hazel Delgado Marrero is a disaster of productivity. At barely five feet tall, with a messy bun and a penchant for spicy noodles, she's the last person you'd expect to be the sharpest Cyber Security Analyst at Mercadona. She lives her life in code, where everything is binary- until she meets Piero Morales Ortiz. Piero is a 5'11 Data Analyst with a "Wolf" persona and a Korean Perm that shouldn't work, but absolutely does. He's calculated, guarded, and has a way of looking at Hazel that makes her system crash. They were work buddies. They were Breakfast Sharers. They were a 9:00 AM Staccato of car horns and shared lattes. Then the signal went dead. Two years of silence. Two years of empty desks and unread receipts. Two years of Hazel trying to delete the ghost of the man who vanished without a word. But you can't outrun a Data Analyst. When a "chance" encounter in the humid heat of Delhi brings them face-to-face, Hazel realizes their reunion isn't a coincidence - it is a calculation. From the chaotic streets of India to the sun-drenched beaches of Goa, Hazel and Piero have seven days to decode the truth. But as the digital breadcrumbs lead to a secret Pinterest board, Hazel has to ask: Is she being found, or is she being tracked? In a world of hackers and liars, can the truth survive the Madrid reality? Or was their love always just a glitch in the system?

in a world where exes show up out of the blue and friends don't know how to mind their business, coffee has never tasted better for yunho and kim © Copyright 2019 by Yogiisonfire

Formally titled "My Jerky Otaku" Jhemma never expected her day to start with a rude stranger shoving past her at a crowded bus stop - or to end with that same stranger being her new boss. Mathew Cole is infuriating, teasing, and far too handsome for her peace of mind. But somewhere between late nights at the office, shared anime marathons, and coffee cups with sarcastic sticky notes, Jhemma begins to see the man behind the suit. What started as a clash of tempers slowly turns into something softer - something sweeter. Because sometimes love doesn't arrive grandly. Sometimes it shows up with coffee, a lingering kiss... and a shared obsession with anime.