Crest view academy. This was no ordinary high school; it was known for its academic excellence and fierce rivalries. Amongst the students, two individuals stood out from the crowd - Zhera Thompson and Aiden Miller. Zhera Thompson was a diligent and ambitious student, always striving for perfection in her studies. She had an undeniable charm that drew people towards her. She was known for her intelligence and dedication, earning her the title of valedictorian in her junior year. On the other hand, Aiden Miller was a charismatic and popular student who excelled in both academics and sports. With his tousled black hair and mischievous grin, he had a way of making everyone around him feel at ease. Except for Zhera of course. Come here to see a story of hate, love, sadness and more!

Deja likes a guy with a weird name. She saw him for the first time at orientation. Smokey hazel eyes. Crooked smile. Dimpled cheeks. She thought she'd never see him again, but then she saw him in Freshman comp, then Calc 1, and now General Bio. Dacre likes a girl with a weird obsession. He saw her for the first time at orientation. Thick coily hair. Rosebud lips. Beauty marks. He thought he'd never see her again, but then he saw her in Freshman comp, then Calc 1, and now General Bio. So Deja likes Dacre, and Dacre likes Deja. Yet neither of them knows. Their friends always tell them to make the first move. Maybe it's their lack of experience, or fear of rejection, but they just continue to like each other from afar. Once again, they're in the same class. Only this time they're placed in the same group. On top of that, they're neighbors now. So now they see each other almost every single day. Now, greetings turn into conversations, conversations turn to laughter, laughter turns to friendly touching. Who knows what could happen next? Friendship, romance, or something else? *Rankings* #2 - College: 7/1/23 #5 - Cute: 7/1/23 #22 - bgwb: 1/3/24

BWWM** In which a timid and introverted woman and a confident and civilized man befriend each other after discovering they both go to the same university. Kilani 'Beautiful' Braxton has spent her entire life in the shadows of her old siblings. Desperate for a new start and an exhilarating semester,she thinks this year is her year. Keith Davis is a third year college student with a booming reputation and the social status of a celebrity. With his good looks,talent and communication skills,he's known all around campus. After the two of these individuals discover that they both attend the same college,but haven't yet met,they decide to get to know each other after subsequently meeting in an ice cream shop. This book started on June 20th,2021 [This book is on hold until 4/15/22,which is when the whole rest of the book will be published.]

" 𝑰 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚" Two teenagers in a pretend relationship, Blossom Hutchinson - Mathews and Théo Black. Their false relationship ended and developed into something pure and true. The two are inseparable. They both struggle with the terrible memories of their traumatic childhoods which always seem to resurface. By themselves, meet great difficulty in leaving the past but with each other, they make it through. Will they still remain inseparable when their family's gangs get in the way? OR Will they leave their precious relationship and leave each other to follow their family's legacy in becoming gang rivals?

My lips were close to his, Inches, maybe millimetres away. One move from someone and they would connect. They would mold together like clay, or a puzzle piece clicking into place. One move. Who was going to make it? "I still hate you." I said staring down at his lips. "No you don't." He breathed out. And then it clicked. ~~~ #10 in friendgroup } 02.15.22 #7 in overthinking } 02.14.22

❝ She's like the moon, still managing to shine even when her whole world is dark . ❞ »»----　⚾　----«« [ COLLEGE BASEBALL SPORTS ROMANCE ] They had heard about one another from everyone, including the internet. She was someone who deserved the absolute world, and he was willing to drop everything and anything and give it to her. As someone who just focused on sports, he would do anything for her. She was his first strike, the first girl who won his heart.

"I need you to be the put together one because I'm so fucked up. You've saved me." He whispers. "Carter, we saved each other." I mutter looking at him through my eyelashes. I lean into him, our lips not even an inch apart. "Sophia we shouldn't..." He looks hesitant. "Please, I need you." I almost started crying. "Please." I mutter one more time, my eyes begging for him. My body needing him. Sophia Carrington. She just moved from New York to California in search of a new life. When her life took a dark turn she's forced to leave everything behind. She just wants to finish her final year of high school, numb to the world, while learning to cope with the trauma she's endured. Carter Marquez. Newly single after being dumped by his girlfriend of two years. After losing his dad in a car accident he's fallen apart. The list of people he trusts is short, he hates letting people in. He's constantly trying to make up for his mistakes of the past, trying to find a new purpose in life. When the two of them collided, they instantly took a mutual disliking to each other. Misunderstandings and a dash of alcohol set a flame between them. Sophia hates the snarky remarks and stupid nicknames that leave his mouth. Carter thinks Sophia is just another trust fund brat. Soon their rivalry begins to dissolve and they learn that sharing the pain of their past can form connections they never thought to be possible. WARNING: This story contains mature topics such as sexual assault and drug addiction. Read with caution. Copyright © by lulustoriesss 2021

Brielle Yves is the new girl, except she's not actually new. She's been to Langston before, but only when she was a little girl hiding in the toilets at lunch because she didn't want to get bullied. Back then, she would let everything slide through her, hurting her feelings and making her feel bad about herself. But now, Brielle is back, and will not let anything slide past her. Grayson Valente, the popular boy. Who everyone sees as perfect, but really he's just boy with a broken heart trying to piece it back together- but it's easier said than done. No one knows the real Grayson, until Brielle comes along obviously. But can they fix each other? Can they find happiness within each other? The Elite Girls Series #1

One moment Brooke Covet is at a party to pick up her sister and the next she stumbles upon Roman, who will become a journey of curiosity and suspicion. Brooke soon realizes she is more drawn to him than she might think. *disclaimer* This story isn't fully edited and if things seem inaccurate I apologize!

After being disowned by her parents, fifteen year old Serena Verlice finds herself in a toxic relationship with a much older man. She undergoes four years of emotional and physical abuse until one day she goes to the doctor and receives a devastating diagnosis. Deciding that she wasn't going to spend however long she has left with her cruel fiancé, she takes off in the night, spending months on the run. She bounces around Italy from hostel to hostel, working any job she can get as her health slowly deteriorates. Desperate for money, she agrees to do a small drug run for a local cartel and somehow becomes targeted by the notorious Italian mafia. After finishing their education abroad in England, Emilio and Lucian Cruz return home to Italy to help their parents run their mafia. Their parents; overwhelmed by threats coming from their enemies, reluctantly put their sons in charge of eliminating rival cartels. But what happens when on a mission Emilio comes across a girl who catches his eye.