Short but impactful: 'Lemon Husk' on AO3 condenses their grief into a single mission gone wrong. Bruno’s injured, Abbacchio panics, and their usual professionalism shatters. The descriptions of Abbacchio clutching Bruno’s coat—stained with blood and citrus from a crashed vendor cart—linger. It’s a snapshot of how trauma binds them, unspoken but louder than any confession.
Bruno and Abbacchio’s dynamic hits hard. A lesser-known but brilliant fic is 'The Weight of Ghosts'—it frames their partnership through Abbacchio’s Moody Blues replays of Bruno’s past, forcing him to confront Bruno’s losses alongside his own. The writing is raw, with Abbacchio’s sarcasm masking vulnerability and Bruno’s calm hiding fury. Their arguments feel like love letters to grief, messy and unresolved. The fic doesn’t offer neat solutions, just two men learning to carry each other’s ghosts.
some fics capture it perfectly. 'Black Coffee and Silent Mourning' on AO3 is a standout—it delves into Abbacchio's guilt after losing his partner and how Bruno becomes his anchor. The author nails the slow burn of trust, with Abbacchio’s sharp edges softening only when Bruno’s quiet resilience wears him down. The way they navigate loss together, not with grand gestures but small, shared moments, feels incredibly real.
Another gem is 'Gilded Scars,' which explores Bruno’s grief over his father’s death paralleling Abbacchio’s trauma. The fic uses their missions as metaphors for healing, with Bruno’s meticulous planning contrasting Abbacchio’s self-destructive tendencies. The emotional payoff when they finally acknowledge their mutual reliance is heartbreaking and cathartic. These stories don’t romanticize pain; they show how two broken people can fit together without fixing each other.
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"I said 'act like my boyfriend' for just five minutes, not 'act like my fucking husband' for the rest of your life!" Adrian Price half-yelled, his fingers curled into a tight fist as he glared at the terrifying, yet super gorgeous man in front of him.
Giovanni Marino blinked slowly, taking his time to register every detail of Adrian's figure into his memory, not minding that he was disturbing his work at all.
"I don't see a big difference between the two."
"Oh, for fuck sake! You're a thug, but surely you're not dumb, are you? Do you not know when to stop?" Adrian scoffed, his anger growing thicker.
"Sadly, I don't seem to know what 'stop' means. You made the idea of being someone's boyfriend sound so great now I don't think I wanna stop."
Adrian Price knew asking a mobster to fake being his boyfriend would get a lot of unnecessary attention from lustful eyes off him, but what he never knew was that the man he had just picked was no different from the unwanted pests that lingered around him, wanting to have a taste of him.
Giovanni Marino enjoyed clubbing as much as he enjoyed killing; however, despite this, he was extremely lonely. Now, the big bad man had found a toy he could play with, and he was having the best fun of his life. Would he ever stop and return to his lonely life?
That, he wasn't sure he could do that. Not even when he realized Adrian was his enemy's son. He needed Adrian, either to break him or to make him.
“O baby girl, the moment my brothers and I saved you, you became ours!.”
….
Lily got drugged by her boyfriend and his client. Luckily enough, she got away and was saved by Luca, one of the Beckham brothers. Since then, Lily’s life became bonded with the seven brothers.
Nick, Zion, Theo, Rio, Luca, Leo and Dave Beckham are the seven mafia brothers who ruled the underworld. After saving Lily, they couldn’t help but be bonded with her. All seven brothers decided to share her.
Nolan Russo thought he had his life figured out. As the son of a powerful mafia boss, his future was all planned: step into his father’s shoes and take over the family empire. But those plans are thrown into chaos when his father demands he marry Anastasia Ivanov, the bold and unpredictable daughter of another powerful family. The marriage is meant to unite their families and save the Russo business from falling apart, but neither Nolan nor Anastasia is happy about it.
Anastasia has no interest in being anyone’s wife. She’s used to living on her own terms and refuses to be controlled. To her, this marriage feels like a trap. But despite their clashes and fiery arguments, there are few moments of undeniable tension between them—something neither can ignore, no matter how hard they try.
Just as they start to find their footing in this uneasy alliance, their world is shaken by betrayal. Someone close to Nolan breaks their trust, setting off a series of dangerous events. To protect Anastasia, Nolan hires Ivan, a quiet yet mysterious bodyguard who seems to understand her better than anyone else. But the closer Anastasia gets to Ivan, the more tangled things become.
Secrets start to surface—secrets that could destroy everything they’ve worked for. As the lines between loyalty, love, and revenge blur, Nolan and Anastasia are forced to confront the choices they’ve made. Can they survive the lies and betrayals that threaten to tear them apart, or will the weight of their choices crush them both?
"I only dated you because I wanted to know how it feels being with a plus size"Tim had said to me,
the night he took my innocence,5 year ago.
"Tim what are you saying?"I had asked confused.
This is the same man who confessed his love for me and entrapped my heart.
"Do you think I will ever walk hand in hand with someone three times my size"
He had replied bluntly.
"You are not serious,are you?"I chuckled sadly , thinking maybe he was pulling my leg.
He said nothing and left.
But that is nothing compared to this day,it was supposed to be the best day of my life,as Nathan asked me the big question but since he don't know my size we both went to the jewelry store to get a ring.
"If you ain't so far maybe the ring would've been your size"Nathan yelled out.
I tried not to cry as everyone in the jewelry store fixed their eyes on me.
"Sir,we have larger sizes to try"the jewelry store owner suggested.
But the problem isn't the ring but me,he is done with me, and will dump me,any slightest chance.
This is the fourth time yet I kept falling victim of this false love,now Mr Bruno?,who would've believed Mr Bruno,I maybe fat but not stupid.
Beauty, a 24yrs old,a plus size ,low-esteem,timid and self-conscious lady, hated herself for her looks,found herself working in a fashion company,her dream job even though she doesn't fit into the beauty standard,she was the least rated worker.
Bullied and bodyshamed even in her past toxic relationships, unintentionally stole the heart of Mr Bruno.
Can Mr Bruno be really hers?,or is it another heartbreak story ?
She gave him everything, her love, her light, her life. Aurora healed Rowan’s broken soul, stood by him through darkness, and asked for nothing in return. But instead of love, she was met with hatred, indifference, and pain.
Rowan’s heart belonged to Vivian, the woman who vanished without a trace, and he blamed Aurora, his fated mate, for her disappearance. His love for one blinded him to the truth of the other.
Now Aurora is gone… and Rowan is left with nothing but guilt, madness, and the ghost of the woman who loved him more than life itself. Will he ever forgive himself, or is this his punishment for destroying his own destiny?
If you are a fan of BL stories, then this book is for you. A love story between two opposite worlds. The son of a Mafia Lord and a lone ghost.
After his death, Earth becomes a lonely ghost. Until he meets a kid who can see him. Years later, they became best friends but... What would happen when Earth falls in love with his friend?.
Excerpt*
"I know we are different... i am different but what do you expect me to do with my heart. It hurts me every single time when i see you with that girl...I was told a ghost shouldn't abhor any feelings but this ghost here abhors one for you...Can you do anything about it?"
He stood up from the shade of a oak tree and his eyes wandered off to the pouring rain. He disappeared, then appeared again and that continuously repeated. Tears was seen in his eyes.
FULL SYNOPSIS.
Can you see me? is a story about an abandoned soul who thinks his existence was a mistake until the appearance of a distinct unexpected someone.
After his death, Earth becomes a lonely ghost. After travelling the whole world listlessly, he returns to his grave in Thailand.
Earth died over 25 years ago with no one ever looking after his grave. Until one day, a boy named Pete, together with his friends, visits the cemetery. He comes across Earth's untended grave and decides to offer some food. That happened every year and it brought light into the dull Earth's life. But one day, Pete suddenly came to the grave alone in tears. He sees Earth and hugs him.
Their own unexpected love story began from that one hug.
I've spent way too much time diving into 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' fanfics, especially those focusing on Caesar and Joseph. The best slow-burns I’ve come across don’t just rehash their rivalry—they dig into the guilt, longing, and what-ifs that linger after Caesar’s death. 'Granite and Smoke' on AO3 stands out; it reimagines a world where Caesar survives, but the emotional scars from their fight in Mexico never fully heal. The author plays with silence—Joseph’s jokes cover up how much he misses Caesar, and Caesar’s pride keeps him from admitting he cares. The tension isn’t explosive; it’s in stolen glances and half-finished sentences.
Another fic, 'Pillar of Salt,' takes a different approach by exploring an afterlife reunion. Joseph is older, weighed down by decades of unspoken grief, while Caesar is stuck as the young man Joseph remembers. Their dynamic is raw—Joseph’s guilt clashes with Caesar’s frustration at being frozen in time. The slow burn here isn’t about romance but forgiveness, and it’s agonizingly beautiful. The author uses flashbacks to their training days to contrast their past camaraderie with the chasm between them now. It’s not a happy story, but it feels true to their characters.
I've spent a ridiculous amount of time digging through AO3 tags for 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' fics centered around Jonathan Joestar’s legacy, and let me tell you, there’s a goldmine of emotionally rich stories. One standout is 'The Weight of Sunlight,' which explores how Jonathan’s ideals ripple through later generations, especially through Giorno. The fic contrasts Giorno’s ruthless pragmatism with Jonathan’s unwavering kindness, creating this beautiful tension between legacy and individuality. Another gem is 'Ouroboros in Bloom,' a post-canon fic where Erina reflects on her life with Jonathan while navigating the bizarre world of the Joestar bloodline. The writing is so tender, it hurts.
Then there’s 'Dio’s Shadow,' a darker take where Jonathan’s descendants grapple with Dio’s influence despite Jonathan’s pure-hearted legacy. It’s fascinating how authors weave Jonathan’s morality into modern JoJo dynamics, like Jotaro’s stoicism or Josuke’s compassion. Some fics even speculate about Jonathan’s soul lingering in the Joestar line, subtly guiding them. If you’re into rare pairs, 'Gentle as the Dawn' pairs Jonathan with Speedwagon in an AU where they survive together, blending bromance and unspoken longing. The post-canon tag is full of these bittersweet what-ifs.
I recently stumbled upon a gem titled 'Golden Wind, Crimson Bonds' that explores Giorno and Mista's partnership in a way that left me emotionally wrecked. The fic delves into their unspoken trust, with Mista's protectiveness over Giorno taking center stage. It's not just about the action—though there's plenty—but the quiet moments where Mista silently acknowledges Giorno's burdens. The author nails their dynamic, showing how Mista's loyalty isn't blind obedience but a choice he reaffirms daily.
Another standout is 'Bullets and Blossoms,' where Giorno's vulnerability post-'Golden Wind' is contrasted with Mista's steadfast presence. The fic uses flashbacks to highlight key moments where Mista's instincts clashed with Giorno's plans, yet he followed through anyway. The emotional payoff comes when Giorno realizes Mista's loyalty isn't transactional—it's rooted in genuine respect. The writing style is raw, with sparse dialogue that lets their actions speak volumes. If you crave a partnership that feels lived-in, these fics are essential reads.