There’s something magical about reading when the world goes quiet — when your heart feels wide open, and the only thing you need is a story to get lost in.
If you’ve been craving fiction that feels like a warm bath for your soul (or a little red wine in literary form), this one’s for you.
These seven stories, all written and published by Lee on Wattpad, are full of emotion, mood, and magic. From poetic slow burns to mysterious thrillers and soft, intimate reflections, they’re made for readers who want to feel every page.
After catching her fiancé cheating, a pregnant hotel critic escapes to a wild, cliffside guesthouse run by a former flamenco dancer and her fiercely loyal chosen family—queer women who once defied a dictatorship with rhythm, rebellion, and love. Grilled sardines, old secrets, sunset dances, and one unforgettable summer await. → Found family. Flamenco at golden hour. A birth, a death, and the fierce joy in between.
Selena travels to Thailand to recover from tragedy. What she finds instead is a strange stillness, a kind caretaker named Than, and a love story told more through silence than words. But in a hospital where time slips and memories shift, reality begins to unravel. → A poetic, dreamlike story of grief, healing, and unspoken love. Content warning: themes of loss, medical trauma, and emotional complexity.
A tender collection of poems about soft love, brown skin in golden light, late-night longing, and the sweetness of staying—even when it hurts. → For lovers of softness, slowness, and skin-warmed poetry.
Poetry for the ones who fell quietly, loved almost, and remember too much. Every page is a soft ache—a hallway glance, a missed moment, a memory you can’t let go. → Gentle, sad, and beautifully intimate.
Hana wakes up missing a tattoo—and the memories tied to it. As the ink reappears, so do fragments of a buried secret she swore to forget. But some marks aren’t meant to fade… and someone else wants the truth hidden again. → A sharp, atmospheric mystery with memory, magic, and a supernatural twist.
What starts as a craving for snacks turns into a chaotic, hilarious trip through space—complete with talking fruit, emotional frogs, and goodbye wrapped in glitter and weirdness. → Whimsical, trippy, unexpectedly tender. Feels like crying from laughter and love at the same time.
There’s no record of Room 404—but Nawin gets assigned there anyway. He wants quiet. What he gets is Top: cocky, half-naked, and always in his way. Tension turns electric. Arguments get too quiet. And soon, the line between hate and want blurs into something neither of them expected. → A steamy, slow-burn roommate romance set in a room that doesn’t follow the rules—and neither do they.
💻 Read them all by searching BeautyLeeBar on Wattpad
🕯️ Set the Scene: Your Cozy, Luxe Reading Ritual
Reading isn’t just something you do — it’s an entire aesthetic. Here’s how to create your own sacred reading space, BeautyLeeBar style:
Layered Lighting: Golden glows from taper candles, fairy lights, or a vintage lamp.
Signature Scent: Burn a soft woodsy candle or mist your space with rosewater and vanilla.
Mood Pairing: Sip matcha, pour red wine, or curl up with chamomile and chocolate.
Soundtrack: Lo-fi jazz. Rainy nights playlist. Absolute silence — your rules, your ritual.
💬 Bonus Chapter: Join The Chapter Lounge
Looking for a soft place to land between books? Come join The Chapter Lounge — an intimate, cozy-positive community hosted on the @BeautyLeeBar Instagram Channel.
Created for readers, writers, and creatives who feel most at home in quiet corners, this space is all about connection without pressure. Whether you’re curled up with a new read, scribbling lines of poetry at midnight, or just craving good energy—this is your circle.
✨ Expect:
Thoughtful book recs
Gentle writer check-ins
Soft storytelling and creative convos
Emotional support and cozy vibes only
Come as you are. Stay as long as you need. This is a little corner of the internet where art, emotion, and community meet—with blankets, not spotlights.
📖 Love poetry? You’ll find more pieces by Lee on Instagram, too: @leemanuscript ✨ A home for the written word, one soft stanza at a time.
✨ What’s Your Favorite?
Which story spoke to you the most? We’d love to see your dreamy reading setup. Tag @BeautyLeeBar on Instagram or TikTok and share your ritual — candles, playlists, red wine, soft lighting, or whatever helps you unwind best.
Use one of our cozy tags so we can find you: #ChapterLoungeReads | #TheChapterLounge #ChapterLoungeBookClub | #BeautyLeeBarBookClub
They say when two people are meant to meet, nothing can keep them apart — not timing, not distance, not circumstance. According to ancient legend, they’re connected by an invisible red thread that may stretch or tangle, but never breaks.
Sound mystical? This age-old story is having a major moment in the modern world — especially on social media, where more and more people are turning to the red thread ritual to attract love with purpose and intention.
So… does it actually work? Is it magic? A powerful symbol? Or maybe just a gentle reminder that love isn’t something to chase — it’s something to welcome, one meaningful thread at a time.
Let’s dive into the red thread ritual and why it’s capturing hearts everywhere.
A Legend That Arrived on TikTok
The red thread of fate traces back to Chinese and Japanese mythology. In one version, the moon god Yue Lao — think of him as a celestial matchmaker — ties soulmates together with a red thread long before they meet. In another, the gods of destiny loop that same red string around the little fingers of people who are meant to cross paths, no matter the time or place.
Over the years, this legend traveled from ancient folklore to pop culture, and now it’s trending everywhere — from TikTok and Pinterest to full moon rituals and manifesting routines. That once-invisible thread? It’s now a real-life gesture: a simple piece of red cotton tied to the left pinky finger, worn like an amulet to call in love with energy and intention.
And honestly… in an age of ghosting, unanswered matches, and situationships, who couldn’t use a little magic?
Red Thread Ritual: Connect with What You Want — Not Who You Want
This ritual is simple, personal, and surprisingly powerful — especially when done with clear intention. You can do it solo as a quiet moment of self-connection, share it with close friends as a bonding experience, or even practice it with a partner to align your energy and intentions together. Here’s a refreshed guide to help you make it your own:
✨ 1. Get Your Red Yarn Choose a red cotton thread, ideally something natural. What matters most is intention — maybe it’s gifted to you, found in a meaningful place, or simply chosen with care. Let it hold significance from the start.
✨ 2. Purify It Cleanse the thread before wearing it. You can pass it through the smoke of incense (copal, sandalwood, or lavender work beautifully) or leave it under moonlight overnight. This charges it with clear, positive energy — ready to support your intention.
✨ 3. Set Your Intention This isn’t about “tying” someone to you. It’s about connecting with the kind of love or relationship you want to attract — think genuine connection, trust, companionship, conscious love. Write it down, visualize it, or simply sit with it in meditation for a few moments.
✨ 4. Tie It with Purpose Wrap the thread around your left wrist or left pinky finger (the heart’s side). As you tie it, ask that only what is true, mutual, and aligned with your highest good comes into your life.
✨ 5. Wear It, Then Let It Go Keep the thread on until it naturally falls off or until you feel it’s fulfilled its purpose. Afterward, you can bury it, place it under your pillow, or burn it as a way to symbolically release and close the ritual.
✨ Bonus Option:
🌙 Want to make it even more magical? Try this ritual under a full moon to amplify your intention.
Red Thread Blessings Around the World
While many people tie the red thread on their own, others seek out a deeper, more spiritual experience — receiving the red thread as a blessing at a temple. This version of the ritual is often tied by monks or spiritual guides and is believed to carry protective energy, love, and good fortune.
Celebrities like Naniand Skyhave traveled to temples in places like Chiang Mai, Thailand, where the red thread is part of a sacred ceremony, often accompanied by prayers or intentions for love, healing, or inner peace.
From Thailand to Japan, Bali, and Nepal, temples in different parts of the world offer red thread blessings — each with its own cultural meaning, but all centered on connection, protection, and love.
Whether received as a blessing or tied in a personal ritual, the red thread’s power lies in the intention behind it.
Love, When You’re Ready For It
Whether you tie it yourself or receive it as a blessing, the red thread isn’t about chasing love — it’s about calling in connection with intention, patience, and purpose.
Maybe it’s magic. Maybe it’s a mindset. Either way, the ritual is a beautiful reminder that love — the real, meaningful kind — isn’t something you find in a rush… It’s something that finds you when you’re ready.
💖 Wore the red thread? Show us your take on the ritual. Tag@BeautyLeeBar and use #BeautyLeeBarLove.
Another day, another TikTok trend emerges. This time, the main focus is on the lips. Users of the app are obsessed with cherry cola lips, with the hashtag already amassing well over 12.8M views. As you might deduct, cherry cola lips are created by blending shades of brown and red to create a juicy, coke-inspired pucker. For those who have been intimidated by sporting a darker lip color, this trend is a great way to dip your toes into bolder hues. And as a certified Lana Del Rey girlie myself: The overall vibe is very much giving big Born To Die energy.
In short? The look — which has been around for decades — is no doubt reminiscent of red-tinted, brown-hued cola drinks. In line with its memorable name, the buzzy lip combo uses a deep brown lip liner on the outer edges of one’s pout, before going in with red lipsticks and glosses fora blended ’90s-era effect. To dive into this fizzy, cherry cola lip trend, scroll ahead to discover how you can recreate this look.
Before applying any product, we recommend you start with a moisturizinglip balm to prep for all of the products to follow. Start by applying a layer of Benefit’s Benetint to infuse your natural lip color with a rosy tint. Now, it’s time to add the cola in the cherry cola lip trend by utilizing a brown lip liner. MAKEUP BY MARIO Ultra Suede® Sculpting Lip Pencil in the shade Chris – cinnamon brown is the ideal brown shade, reminiscent of the soft drink, but any warm, saturated color will do. For a fuller appearance, slightly overline your lips, focusing on the cupid’s bow. If you want to ensure a seamless transition between brown and red, blend it with alip brush – but note that this step is optional.
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Finally, top off your lips with Kylie Cosmetics tinted butter balm in the shade moving on. This has a beautiful deep red hue that will round out the look. Like a two-in-one lipstick and soft gloss, the most impressive thing about this formula is just how full-coverage and pigmented they are. The balms are very, very moisturizing, and creamy and apply so smoothly without any stickiness.
Now if the goal is to balance out the brown and red tones, use Hourglass Phantom Glossy Lip Balm in the shade Lure. This has a beautiful deep purple hue that will round out the look. It kind of feels like glossy lipstick even though it’s technically a glossy balm. Either way, the color payoff is perfect—it’s not as intense as lipstick but has more of an impact than a tinted balm. It’s shockingly smooth and creamy and glides onto the lips, leaving such a nice high-shine finish. It feels incredibly luxe—it comes in gold packaging, max hydration, and buildable color and it has an immediate cooling sensation, which feels amazing.
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If you’re not so much a red lipstick lover, you can tone down the vibe with a more terracotta or pinkish red instead of a more traditional hue either way the viral cherry cola lip trend is certainly one for the books. We’re positive this vampy lip trend is going to be recreated now and into the next season to accent autumnal ensembles.
When Mary Phillips shares makeup advice, we listen. The makeup artist works with stars like Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Priyanka Chopra, Salma Hayek, Dua Lipa, and Hailee Steinfeld. Most recently, Phillips found herself in the limelight for underpainting, a viral contour technique that involves contouring and highlighting the face before putting foundation on.
Since then, Phillips has shared makeup tutorials and hacks on her Instagram and TikTok. Hermost recent tutorial involved “cherry cola lips,” which have gone viral on TikTok. Cherry cola lips involve lining your lips using a nude or burgundy lip liner before filling them in with cherry-red lip color and finishing with a gloss.
Inspired by the colors in a glass of cherry-flavored Coke, this lip trend plays with textures and colors for a fun and flirty look perfect for late summer. Keep reading for Phillips’ take on the trend.
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Step 1: Line
Start by lining your lips with a nude pencil or pick a burgundy-leaning tone to pack a bit more punch. Phillips chose a tawny-colored neutral and over-lined her cupid’s bow.
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