Recommended Reads Written By Our Lovely Judges | 2021
5 stories
The Dark Side of Summer by ChocolateAndMorphine
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Her father never wanted her. Her mother couldn't save her. After her mom gave her up, Arabella moved from one foster home to the next, never staying long enough to get to know any of the families. Working to find her way back home, Arabella finds herself in the clutches of a narcissistic man who refuses to let her go, stealing from an infamous CEO that uses her for his own gain, and in bed with a beautiful bartender that wants her to find herself. With a past that keeps finding its way back, Arabella slowly begins to realize that life isn't always darkness and that she has a choice, a choice that will cost her one way or another. Is giving up her soul worth the freedom she seeks, or will she sacrifice a life to keep the shattered pieces from reaching the light?
Selfless Love by backup_account2
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Love is said to be a profound and caring attraction towards someone. But can this attraction be strong enough to counter obstacles and temptations? .In this story Jade's definition of love is tested when she falls in love with a guy who everyone has washed their hands of. This guy who always seems to be in love with trouble is going to get jade in a life threatening situation, where a choice between love and life has to be made. Will their love be strong enough to sail storms coming their way? Will they like other couples get their happy ending? This questions are going to be answered with a story called SELFLESS LOVE...
Missing by Rising_Phoenix123
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Cover created by: @roscoelajeep Adalyn Louise Smith is a regular teenager. She goes out with her friends, gets perfect grades, and has fun. Until she goes missing. It happens all of a sudden. She just doesn't come home one night. 3 years later, Amelia vows to solve the case. When Adalyn went missing Amelia's whole world fell apart. That's what it's like when your friend goes missing. Ace Smith, Ada's very own brother was suspected for the crime of the missing girl. Will Ace and Amelia be able to solve the case or will no one know what happened that night?
Stubbornly Falling in Love by nicoleshermann
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Life is hard. We all know that. So does Valerie Wilson. Breaking up with her boyfriend, Zeke Wellington, quickly places her in the hands of Jared Winstin -- of course, through the help of her best friend, Cleo Morley. What starts off as a playful friendship will soon end in mixed feelings, painful emotions, and... hopefully, love. But not without some heartache first. Valerie tries her hardest not to give in, but the heart can be stubborn. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Valerie Wilson, a woman trying to find herself in this world, has lived a relatively dull life; mainly, because her previous boyfriends sucked, her home life was a mess, and her path in life is unclear. The only two people she could truly depend on are her two best friends, Cleo and Anthony. That is, of course, until she meets Jared. Jared Winstin, the bad-boy-gone-good, has spent the last year completely transforming himself into a new man; someone he can be proud of. But that doesn't mean his closest friends, his old pals, or his enemies approve. When the two fall in love, their connection is undeniable; the type of love people would die for. Will Jared and Valerie be able to prevail, or will Jared's past catch up to them, causing mishap and disaster? #8 Charm [2/11/21]
Overcoming by Spicychoco
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Ethan Knight is living his life just as he imagined it. Being the captain of the basketball team, he has to make sure they win this year's championship, which will further solidify his chances of being drafted, his dream for as long as he can remember. With his senior year beginning, he plans to do exactly what he has done for the last few years; avoid all the distractions. But what happens when a distraction he might actually like, comes along? Iris Reed is a simple person who had very complicated parents growing up. Starting college at Willow Creek, she finally felt like her life was falling into place. With her childhood best friend by her side and an amazing roommate to share the space with, all she had to do was stay away from all the drama that college ensures. How difficult could that be? Completed. Thank you so much @-brendac for this amazing cover.