The Risks as told by Parker (ON HOLD) He'd never thought things had ever been easy, but as a deadly virus begins to spread, turning life into an inescapable nightmare, Parker realizes he's never known how hard things could really be. Life becomes very dark when you've lost everything you've ever cared about. When he meets Claire, he finds purpose with her- a light in the darkness. But she's got a dark past of her own. Will she keep him at arms length or will they find comfort and hope in each other? [Apocalyptic Love Story] If you've read The Risks, you know basically the whole plot of this story. Now read it in the fresh new perspective of our favorite male protagonist, Parker! This story begins during the first days of the virus and covers all that happens to him before he meets Claire. Buckle up, because it's going to be a bumpy ride. Mature warning for the following: violence, language, and sexual situations Trigger warnings noted at the beginning of associated chapters.

Sometimes it's an old flame that burns the brightest. Carter lives a quiet, happy life. She's got everything she could ever want. Her dream apartment, her dream job, a budding relationship with a new guy who's sweet and kind and good for her. How could she ask for more? But when an old crush comes back to town and asks her to catch up, her curiosity gets the better of her. She knows she shouldn't ask, but she's dying to know: does she ever cross his mind like he does hers? The answer might be like putting a torch in her hand, might drive her to be reckless enough to catch fire to this new relationship she's built. Maybe it'll all turn to ash, but maybe... something better will come out of it. I do not own the rights to any of the photos. All credit goes to the original owners.