When is the line drawn? When does a platonic love turn to lust? When does Philia become Eros? A collection of one shots about the development of love.

Life is a mystery. We all know the basics: you are born and then you die. But what happens in the middle? Do you make friends that last a lifetime? Find love? Or do you spend it in a place so terrible you can never escape? Do you spend it in your own mind? Or can you overcome everything and stay in the light-Includes DM/HG RW/NL-Canon until 7th year-horcrux hunt delayed by 1 year.

'I will sacrifice anything for my revenge. My work, my sanity, my soul...'

When clary is being abused by her family, she finds solace in Alec, the Lightwoods disowned son, and his boyfriend Magnus. Though she is relieved for the caring friendship, she yearns for more from his step-brother Jace. The golden boy who barely seems to notice her. Featuring Clace and a bit of Malec. Rated M for adult themes and language. ON HIATUS, NOT ABANDONED!