Aspiring writer Norah Jacobs needs an escape. In the span of two weeks, her corrupt brother has been jailed for murder and his partner has been hovering on her doorstep, threatening to ruin what little peace she has left. Packing her car, Norah flees the city and goes off the grid, finding refuge in the small coastal town of Bellvale. However, Norah's newfound refuge lands her right in the middle of a power struggle between creatures she thought only existed in fairy tales, and she begins to see that no matter how hard you try to run from your troubles, they seem to have a way of catching up with you... Watty 2014 Winner Haven Copyright © Melissa Lucas 2013 All Rights Reserved. No part of this literary work may be reproduced or used without written consent from the author.

When you look towards your light, whom you trust with your life when that light is gone, where do you turn to? Walking into the flames of revenge, Mimi Hirogori finds herself uncovering the truth to her beloved sister's death. The promises made to her were nothing but poison in her mind. A beautiful lie she once believed comes out being a painful truth. ------ An original story. [*Warning - This book will contain mature contents that may be unsuitable for younger viewers. ]

[COMPLETED] WARNING: I wrote this when I was in high school, which was about seven/eight years ago. That reflects so much in the writing of this book. Best friends Ellie Nichols and Colton Davis were inseparable all their lives. They stuck by each other throughout middle school and high school, all the way until they were accepted into separate colleges. Colton was offered a full scholarship for football while Ellie wanted to stay closer to home at a smaller community college. They had promised to stay in touch, but all promises are made to be broken. They lose contact and the only way Ellie sees her best friend anymore is watching him play on t.v. But all of that changes when Ellie's counselor gives her a big surprise, a letter of acceptance to the same school where Colton plays football. But with Ellie the teams athletic trainer, will it bring her closer to her best friend, or will something come between them? #15 Teen Fiction 9/23/2015

30 year old Carla Micheals is an Alpha of the 'Howling Moon Pack', they're the most ruthless and powerful pack in the world....to the outside world, she's a gang leader who always gets what she wants, by any means. To her pack, she's a leader, protector and someone they all look up to. Since she turned 18 years old, she's been looking for her mate but to no avail. One night, she's at the right place at the right time 17 year old Rose White always hated socializing. Throughout her senior year, she always got invited to parties but never went. She's very shy and would rather workout in her home gym then be hit on by drunken teenagers. She doesn't believe in true love after her Mum was betrayed by her father and would rather spend her days surrounded by friends, then a significant other. One night, she's at the wrong place at the wrong time

My name is Stella Shay. I'm a werewolf. You probably think "Oh that's so cool!" but its not. I'm abused by my entire pack. My room is the a cell where they should keep prisoners. I have been beat and raped to many times to count. My brother is the only person who cares for me. I turn 16 soon though. I might find my mate.. he will take me away from this cruel and terrible life, right?

Diana , an 18 year old girl , has been tortured and abused by her pack as long as she can remember because of her position as the omega of the pack. Her pack had told her everything about mates and that she surely would never get one. Alpha Kaiden , the alpha of the most feared pack in the world. He is ruthless. He is 20 years old and hasn't found his Luna yet. What happens when alpha Kaiden goes to visit his neighboring pack and meets a skinny and bruised Diana there? || WARNING : THIS BOOK CONTAINS ABUSE , SELF-HARM AND DEPRESSIVE THOUGHTS AND CAN POSSIBLY BE TRIGGERING! DONT READ IF YOU CANT HANDLE THAT ||

Skylar Parks was kidnapped at 13, she was raped and abused for four years. When she finally gets found she funds out her parents are both dead and while in the hospital she meets a guy named Jason. Jason is a werewolf and she is his mate. His family "adopt" Skylar. She is afraid of human contact from all those years. So she try's to stay away from Jason.

At the young age of ten, Lily was kidnaped by a band conniving rouges. Lily had suffered from mental and physical tortures. The leader of the rouges has taken an interest in sweet Lily, and has added a long term affect. Lily is able to heal others of the worst illness and wounds, and her kindness heals hearts. Landon is an Alpha of a warrior pack. His tough exterior has hardened with each passing year without a mate. They come together as one and the challenges they face goes through the men they try to avoid.

Margaret had a big secret. Well... big depending on who you asked. She absolutely adored sign language. Something about being able to communicate using just your hands had always fascinated her. This, along with her passion and determination, lead her to learn the language. She picked it up quickly when she was young, but she had yet to tell a soul. She couldn't help but silently hope that this hidden talent of hers would one day become useful. And it looked like that day was today. Lance, the new deaf boy in her history class didn't have have a translator. Coming out of her shell, she helped him with the class content. In the process, she found a new friend... Though maybe he would turn out to be a little more than just a friend. TW: THIS DOES CONTAIN DOMESTIC ABUSE, THOUGH VERY LITTLE. BRIEF CHAPTER SUMMARIES WILL BE OFFERED AT THE END OF EVERY CHAPTER AS WELL AS A "TW" LABEL IF ANY CONTENT WHATSOEVER IN THAT CHAPTER RELATES TO IT. ____________________ Highest ranking: #542 in Short Story