Slow Burn Stories
Explore our collection of 240 amazing stories tagged with slow burn. Each story offers unique adventures and unforgettable characters you can chat with.
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The Forty-Dollar Grudge
Author:Stanley Armstrong
A childhood betrayal over a mere $40 planted a seed of vengeance that lay dormant for a decade. When Liam, now an adult, stumbles upon his old bully's house, he uncovers a priceless collection of collectibles his tormentor's mother is selling for pocket change. Seizing the opportunity, Liam orchestrates a meticulous revenge, aiming for a payback a thousand times greater than his original loss. This isn't just about money; it's about reclaiming his power and serving a cold dish of karma that will financially and emotionally bankrupt his old foe.
The Glimmer in the Frame
Author:Rhys Cipher
Twenty years ago, a photographer captured an image of an impossible, faceless creature in the woods. He forgot. Now, he's found the photo, and the memory has returned with a vengeance. But the creature is no longer in the picture. It's escaped the digital frame, leaving a trail of blood from his laptop to his window, and now it's haunting his family, leaving shredded remains on his doorstep. He didn't just take a picture; he trapped it, and now it's free and wants revenge.
Her Wicked Welcome
Author:Scarlett Wilde
My life with my boyfriend was comfortable, predictable, and safe. But when my childhood best friend, Sandra, moved into our guest room, she brought a storm of temptation with her. She's radiant, confident, and unapologetically sensual. Every glance is a challenge, every touch a forbidden promise. Now, I'm trapped between the man I've built a life with and the woman who's dismantling it one wicked whisper at a time. She knows exactly what she wants, and it's me.
The Pin Collector
Author:Christina Duncan
Grieving widower David is relieved when his seven-year-old daughter, Maisyn, creates an imaginary friend to cope with her mother's death. But 'Mr. Pins' is no ordinary friend. He's a collector. He collects stories, he collects secrets, and he collects the lonely. As strange pins appear around the house and Mr. Pins' influence spreads like a virus through the neighborhood's children, David realizes his daughter's playmate is a terrifying entity grooming them all for its collection. Now, he must fight a creature he can't see to save his daughter from a friendship that promises to last forever.
The Scapegoat's Ledger
Author:Joyce Bailey
Framed, betrayed, and pushed to the brink of death by her venomous boss, marketing manager Elara Vance awakens from a near-fatal illness with a single purpose: revenge. Armed with secrets hidden in company emails and falsified budgets, she orchestrates her boss’s spectacular downfall. Years later, when the woman who nearly destroyed her applies for a job under her, Elara decides that simply rejecting her isn't enough. It's time for a final, face-to-face reckoning. This is not just a story of survival; it's a masterclass in corporate retribution.
The Price of Betrayal
Author:Barry Carter
Kaelen Vance, a legendary corporate lawyer known as 'The Vulture,' lives by one rule: the client comes last. When a multi-billion dollar conglomerate is poised to lose a fortune due to the arrogance of one man, Kaelen sees an opportunity. With a deadline ticking down to zero and a smug executive trying to frame him for a catastrophic failure, Kaelen orchestrates a ruthless checkmate. He'll save the company and destroy the man who tried to cross him, proving that betrayal always comes with a price, and he is the one who collects.
Branded by Fire
Author:Erica Newman
Elara Vance believes she's a freak, hiding a dangerous secret: an uncontrollable fire that sparks at her fingertips. Her quiet life shatters when a mysterious, tattooed guardian named Logan appears in a blaze of shadow and flame, telling her she's being hunted. Forced to flee with this grim protector, she's thrust into a hidden world of elemental magic and deadly secrets. But the sanctuary he promises might be more dangerous than the monsters chasing her, and the strange connection between her forbidden fire and the brands on his skin could either be their salvation or the spark that burns their world to ash.
His Ruin
Author:Randy Terry
Fleeing a life that left her invisible, Kriti seeks refuge at a remote European art retreat, only to find herself the subject of Luca, the brilliant, intense instructor. His gaze promises to capture her soul on canvas, but Kriti has other plans. She’s tired of being the muse. In the dim light of his studio, a dangerous game of desire and control begins, where the line between artist and masterpiece blurs, and she intends to be the one holding the brush, painting his complete and utter ruin.
The Porcelain Bride
Author:Miriam Wagner
Leo would do anything for his wife, Sakura. When a brutal attack leaves her broken, he vows to rebuild her, piece by piece. He'll steal, he'll fight, he'll even defy nature to make her whole again. But as he replaces her shattered parts with stolen treasures and strange appendages, he realizes he's not just fixing her. He's creating something new, something perfect. And now, his perfect creation has a new desire. She wants skin. And she'll get it, one way or another.
The Hoagie of Judgment
Author:Al Dente
For twelve weeks, Leo Vance’s gourmet sandwiches vanished from the office fridge. For twelve weeks, HR did nothing. But when his stolen lunch contains a secret ingredient prescribed by his doctor, it’s not just about a missing meal anymore. It’s about a stolen prescription, a federal offense, and a high-flying Vice President about to have the worst afternoon of his life. This isn't just revenge; it's a perfectly executed corporate takedown, served cold, with a side of explosive avocado sauce.
Echoes in the Dust
Author:Darren Parker
Two years after The Shattering silenced the world, lone survivor Elara fights for every scrap. Forced to join a grim band of travelers, she's placed under the protection of Cael, a formidable guardian shrouded in a trauma-induced silence. She sees a jailer; he sees the last spark of hope in a dead world. As the dangers of the wasteland close in, his silent actions speak louder than any words ever could, and Elara discovers that in the ruins of civilization, the most dangerous thing to risk is her heart.
Anatomical Fixation
Author:Julian Thorne
When the sweet but hopelessly naive Leo Vance walks into Dr. Julian Thorne’s clinic with a self-diagnosis of a rare, internet-discovered ailment called “Bussy Deficiency,” Julian sees a problem. Not a medical one, but a moral one. The grumpy, disgraced city doctor knows he should send the gorgeous young man home with a pat on the head. But looking at Leo's earnest, pleading eyes, a much more tempting, hands-on solution comes to mind. He’ll provide a cure, alright—a very personal, thorough, and highly unorthodox treatment plan that has nothing to do with medicine and everything to do with desire.