[Contest Entry - unedited, complete] She was supposed to fall in love. He was supposed to be the adoring match. It was supposed to end well. But not everything always goes according to plan. »---« Archie lives in a world where, at the age of sixteen, girls are matched with boys they are believed to be compatible with for life. This is believed to create stability and love for them both, resulting in a happier society. But what happens when the two puzzle pieces don't fit? What about when Archie's heart has been stolen by another, someone she could never hope to be with? This story explores the 'soulmate match' utopia cliché from the perspective of someone who could only ever see it as a dystopia. »---« **ROUGH DRAFT, UNDERGOING REWRITING** CW / homophobia, death, guns, blood Huge thanks to @love_at_first for the stunning cover! Contest run by @NealLightwood

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If you're judging this book by its cover and title, you're already proving the point this story wants to make. Try to move past this satirical obstacle in front of you. This is a story about bullying, and like the hundreds of other books on the topic, it will show you the harsh reality of being discriminated, belittled, ridiculed for something you cannot control- how you look, who you love, or what you believe in. But unlike these books, this story's sole purpose is not to tear your heart out of your chest as you mourn over your loss of faith in humanity. Instead, this book will make you laugh and love alongside these characters. Just like in life, there will be moments of dread and surrender, but there will also be moments of happiness, laughter, and love. - Naomi Lorraine, better known as Nerdy Naomi with her thick-rimmed glasses and straight-A report card, is the most unpopular girl in her school. Even with the help of her sarcastic comebacks, that doesn't stop her from getting bullied by everyone in Dartwell High. Every day her childhood bully, Raymond Meyers, knocks her off her feet, literally. However, she can't do anything but survive the laughs, insults, and bruises high school gives her. There are three senior transfer students, dubbed the Three Musketeers: Bennett Frazier, Jordan Wallace, and Declan Lynch. All in one day, Naomi catches their attention one by one. With her snarky attitude, but innocent look, they can't help but want her. But not the way you're thinking. Oh no, not like that. Instead, it's probably the whole opposite. It's quite simple really. She'll be their good girl. And they'll be her bad boys. ~ [This story is a first draft written by a 13 to 15-year-old girl so it has its fair share of grammar mistakes and plot holes.] Wattys 2015 Talk of the Town Award Second Place Story of 2015 Best Humor and Overall Points of The Fiction Awards 2016 Third in the Writers Awards 2016 Highest Ranks: #1 Humor, #1 Teen Fiction

Jacer better known as JT gets sick of her brother's best friend, Slade, a well known player. He's arrogant, a jerk, and hot. and boy does he know it. She finally can't stand it anymore and challenges him to something called the players game. Can a good, broken girl like herself really beat the player at his own game? Or will she lose everything again? Only one winner will come out unscathed. Maybe. Book 1 in the Player series

Betrayal is one of the worst types of pain. Especially, if you're betrayed by the ones closest to you. Anger. Can change you. It can make you capable of doing things you never thought you could pull off. After Hayley Montgomery was betrayed by her best friend and boyfriend she decided to get revenge. Tired of seeing hearts broken because of narcissistic players so it's time to get revenge for all those girls that were victims to them. She's popular, she's got the looks, the grades, the fame and the boyfriend she had always wanted. Until he cheated on her and humiliated her. Now it's time for her to teach these boys a lesson. She has four targets she's wanting to take down. let's see how it feels when someone plays with your emotions and heart. Lets see how these boys feel when she uses them all for her personal gain and then dumps them. These players will soon find out not to mess with Hayley Montgomery. "Don't play with fire or you'll get burnt", I whispered. "Oh you're a player? Nice to meet you I'm the coach" . "Even a good player will sometimes become a toy of a better player, it's called Karma".

Previously known as 'My Twin's Best Friend' 17 year old Riley Montgomery has put up with her twin brother's best friend, Tyler, the notorious bad boy and player, either constantly ignoring or bullying her since freshman year... He's infuriating and plagued with a dark past that she's completely oblivious to. He doesn't 'do' love, and instead of wearing his heart on his sleeve he wears his beloved denim jacket. She's broken. Shy and lonely with no one but her flamboyant best friend and golden boy twin to keep her company, she goes about life with her head down. Other than a futile attraction and some lingering stares, the two couldn't despise one another more. But will everything change by some stupid kiss? Cover by the wonderful- @liarede I literally wrote this book when I was 13, so please don't hate on my prepubescent self.

I heard you're a player. So let's play a game. Let's sweet talk. Let's play fight. Let's talk 24/7. Let's tell each other good morning and good night every day. Let's take walks together. Let's give each other nicknames. Let's hang out with each others friends. Let's go on dates. Let's talk on the phone all night. Let's hold each other. Let's kiss and hug. And whoever falls in love first? Loses. If you asked anyone to describe Avery Harrison in three words, everyone would say; sarcastic, care-free, and stubborn. Everybody tends to love her, why? Because she's fun and always has something hilarious to say... Unless she doesn't like you of course, then you might call her; snide, sharp and bitchy. If you did the same with Hunter Matthews it would definitely be: hot, gorgeous, beautiful, and nearly everyone would miss the slight detail that he's a player. That one slight detail is the entire reason Avery hates him, he threw girls away like old tissues, why would she? But with one scheming best friend, they are both pushed into playing 'The Game' with a prize for whoever wins. They pretend to date and whoever falls, loses. The question is: who will lose, the girl against love or the player?l

Maddie Collins, A typical sarcastic teenage girl who goes to Henderson high and is a sister to the popular guy in school. Nathan her brother is best friends with Mason Carter. Mason Carter, The cocky player in the school. All girls want him. His charming ways and good looks fool everyone but Maddie. Maddie and Mason have a love, hate relationship. Not so much hate but small fights and bickering. It's constant back and forth. But they are also close. She may think he's a cocky dick and he might find her annoying at times but in the end they're okay with each other. But what if feelings get involved...what if Mason isn't so bad and a player when it comes to Maddie. But Nathan. He wouldn't want to see his sister and best friend making out and all. But will that stop them. There's more drama and romance to come in this story. *NOT EDITED SO BEWARE OF MISTAKES* *IN PROCESS OF EDITING*

When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...

Tiffany got tired of being the girl with no friends so she moved away for a while so she could change. Now she's back and no one seems to remember her. That is everyone without her brother and his best friend, the people that are also know for being the players in school.