Eliza Harper is a bright, ambitious college student struggling to find her place in a fractured family and an increasingly complicated world. Caught between the responsibilities of her academic life and the emotional turmoil of her family, she seeks solace in literature. But as she navigates her relationships with those closest to her, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous web of desire, secrecy, and moral conflict.

Her attraction to the charismatic Professor James, who praises her talent and offers mentorship, begins innocently enough but soon spirals into an intense, forbidden connection that threatens to consume her. At the same time, her relationship with her stepbrother, Alex, grows unexpectedly complex, sparking feelings Eliza cannot deny or control. Further complicating matters is her stepmother, Sarah, whose emotional confessions and unexpected vulnerabilities blur the lines between family and something far more intimate.

In a world where societal norms dictate right from wrong, Eliza must grapple with the intoxicating allure of taboo love. Torn between her feelings for Professor James, Alex, and Sarah, Eliza embarks on a perilous emotional journey. As passion and secrecy collide, Eliza is forced to confront the consequences of crossing moral boundaries, all while her world begins to unravel.

Forbidden Flames is a deeply emotional, provocative exploration of love, guilt, and the human heart’s defiance of societal rules. It is a story of inner turmoil, intense relationships, and the profound emotional costs of forbidden love. Will Eliza be able to navigate the firestorm of desire and obligation, or will she be consumed by the very flames she cannot resist?

Forbidden Flames


Eliza wasn’t expecting to run into her stepmother, Sarah, that afternoon. She had gone to the little café off campus for some time alone, a chance to gather her thoughts without the noise and confusion of the world around her. But as she entered, the sight of Sarah sitting alone at a table by the w...

Chapter 1: A Restless Mind

Chapter 2: The Professor's Charisma

Chapter 3: The Growing Fascination

Chapter 4: The Stepbrother's Return

Chapter 5: Unlikely Connection 

Chapter 6: Unraveling Secrets

Chapter 7: A Friend's Warning

Chapter 8: Café Confessions

Chapter 9: Conflicted Heart

Chapter 10: Words of Praise

Chapter 11: Family Tensions

Chapter 12: Caught Staring

Chapter 13: Late Night Temptations

Chapter 14: Confronting Distance

Chapter 15: Shared Interests

Chapter 16: Guilt and Confusion

Chapter 17: Family Secrets

Chapter 18: The Invitation

Chapter 19: Impulsive Decision

Chapter 20: Lines Crossed

Chapter 21: Literary Temptations

Chapter 22: Waiting for Answers

Chapter 23: Mother's Intuition

Chapter 24: A Shocking Confession

Chapter 25: Family Gathering, Internal Struggles

Chapter 26: Professor's Demands