Lucas and Nora are fresh out of rehab and on their own for the first time in Chicago. They're happier than they've ever been. Finally, the future they've always dreamed about seems so close. But getting clean was easy. Staying clean is a different story. Gus has a second chance at building a real life in Chicago. He has Lucas, Nora and Hex by his side, and he's clean for the first time since he was six. Now he's off the streets, living with Jeff, working a job he adores and even finding love again. For the first time in his life, he has a family with Hex. But Hex has troubles of her own that seem hellbent on haunting her and taking away everything she has left. Addicts are always a step away from relapse. When their worlds come crashing down unexpectedly, can they handle facing the pain without an escape? This is book 2 in the Reaper Series. Please read book 1, "Reaper's Lullaby," before starting this installment.

A story of two homeless teenagers in search of a home, and a man who has lost his family a long time ago. ***** In a war-torn country where domestic terrorism runs rampant and soldiers patrol the streets, Josh and Alex, two unfortunate alpha boys, try to get by living in an abandoned store with the kind homeless community, dreaming of a home of their own. Then a stranger joins their little grocery store community, a stranger with a mission, and soon Josh wants to join the fight to save their country, so he could finally give his little brother a good life. But is he fighting for the right side...? Everyone else is against his mission. Innocent people are getting hurt. Trouble follows him every step of the way, and soon, the enemy and the consequences of his actions catches up with him. But perhaps this is their chance to turn their life around... ...If there is someone patient enough to gain their trust. That someone could be this kind and gentle older alpha, who may even find out he still has a lot of love to give - if he's finally ready to let go of his old promise to never love again.

❝And she did the drugs for fun But now she does them just to stay up❞ --------------------------- I'm a half smoked cigarettes girl, a tiny tops and eye glitter girl, a quick and cheap girl. The female version of a playboy. Sexy, sweet, sour, anything they want. I'm a Pink Whitney girl and a football players bitch. I'm the sob story, the "dead by 27" dead eyed future druggie. Otherwise known as Kaitlyn Thomas. I suppose this will either be my story, or my obituary. #1 in musings #2 in alcoholism # 282 in high # 191 in beauty # 98 in addiction # 28 in sensual # 9 in playgirl # 101 in drugaddiction # 172 in highschoolsweethearts # 164 playboy # 224 in teenpregnancy

Caspian Hart battled addiction throughout his teen years. Now, at the age of twenty-three, he's two years sober and making it through each day. With no family after his parents cut him off on his eighteenth birthday, he works at a lake resort and keeps to himself while taking advantage of free housing and meals included in his salary. People from his past reemerge in a short period, causing Caspian's sobriety to become jeopardized. He must decide if losing the family he has created and his boyfriend are more important than the drugs he craves to deal with the changes in his life. Navigating old flames, a child, family, friends, lovers, strangers, addiction, and assault, Caspian must find a way to cope with the changes and obstacles in his life or he will lose his life.

One boy. One disease. One story. This is the story of Nathan Henry, and his battle with body dysmorphia. ~ •Completed •medium-sized book, short chapters Highest ranking: #1 in bodydysmorphia #60 in journey #24 in ed #52 in support #15 in stereotypes #167 in boy #4 in strength #3 in stigma #1 in freetheboy #1 in bdd #2 in freeyourbody #1 in endthestigma #3 in freementalillness #56 in eatingdisorders #58 in awareness {photo credits to Warrned Wong for the amazing photography}

A group of six troubled teens navigating through life, bound together by the same struggles and a desire for belonging, they form a tight-knit group, joining a local gang to survive. But beneath the surface, each of them carries hidden secrets -one faces relentless bullying, while others wrestle with things they can't yet confront. As they grow older and life pulls them in different directions, the story soon follows these teens into adult years where things between the six became complicated as certain stuff began to unravel within the group itself.

Football star Dallas Gunther has everything any 18-year-old boy would want - a fast car, good grades, supreme popularity, and most importantly, unparalleled athletic talent. But after a cocktail of injuries, pressure to perform, and teenage drama sends Dallas's senior year into a tailspin, he soon realizes that when you have everything, you also have everything to lose. [2022 Amby Awards Winner - YA] [featured on Wattpad official Teen Fiction & YA profiles] [extended summary inside] Copyright 2019-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]

Parker Hayes has had a tough life. His parents robbed a bank without telling him they were going to and held him at gunpoint in the middle of it. His girlfriend's parents accused him of sexually assaulting her. He's been in and out of the legal system since his life turned upside down. Now, out and living with his abusive grandparents, Parker has almost turned his life around with the help of Principal Lazer. Until he breaks probation. Parker is sentenced to return to the place where his enemy remains: River Bay Juvenile Correction Facility. Trey Kutcher was once Parker's best friend and tried to kill Parker. Parker must return and decide if he is going to accept his fate of spending his life in prison after he turns eighteen or if he is going to fight to be free. To be free, he has to accept help from those who have hurt him. To be free, he has to find himself again. Will he be able to or will RBJCF destroy what's left of him?

SEQUEL to Below The Belt It's been five years since the ending of Below The Belt. Tyreek Kingston has retained his WBO championship since then, while also keeping his home life just as happy with his husband and son. Though his reign as champion has gone smoothly so far, he is forced to realize that he is quickly approaching the age of retirement for boxers. His only hope is that his retirement will be of his own free will by time he is far into his forties, and not forced upon him in his thirties when he's just getting started. Meanwhile, Antwon Kingston is now an eighteen year old senior in high school waiting impatiently for graduation day. He's a top scholar of his school, a valedictorian, a straight A student, and the son of the heavyweight champion of the boxing world- Despite that, he still has problems of his own. Namely, the six year long crush he's had on his best friend, Zavier, who has made it clear several times that he only has interest in women. Antwon's life starts to get confusing when he's forced to deal with his crush on his best friend while also navigating budding feelings for a new kid on the block.

PLEASE READ LITTLE WHITE LIES AND LITTLE DARK SECRETS BEFORE THIS ONE! Only if you want to understand the back stories Jovani Madden Giordano is a certified, grade A a**hole and he knows it. He doesn't have a sad back story, mommy issues, daddy issues, or a broken heart. To put it simply, Jovani is just not good at being nice. Samira Howard is the daughter of Marcus and Mage. She is everything Jovani isn't. Shy and sweet. The two characteristics Jovani can't stand to be around. So what is it about this girl that he just can't seem to leave alone?