Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

Star hasn't spoken a word in more then two years. After her father passes a way, she stops speaking. She's a prisoner in her own mind and her secrets are darker then anyone can imagine. BOOK ONE in the Bullied Series. NOTE: When She Speaks is a rough draft. After the rough draft is complete, the story will be taken down for major edits. ~*~

Mason Johnson's life can in no way be described as perfect. He lives with his sister and her on-again-off-again boyfriend, Caden. All his life he's grown up around drugs, yet some how Mason's stayed clean. It's junior year in high school for this 16 year old and he's just coasting through classes. But when his Drama teacher offers an extra credit opportunity that could help him pass, he finds himself with a role in The Phantom of the Opera opposite of the lovely and beautiful Rose Simpson, who has a clear dislike of Mason. Chemistry flares as the two opposites find themselves spending more time than either wanted to make the play a success.