When Maddie SinClaire walks in on her fiancé sleeping with her best friend, she decides to buy a one way ticket to Cape Cod. As she's recharging and getting her bearings at her parents vacation cottage, she finds Landon Miller on her doorstep. It's been 2 months since Landon caught his girlfriend on a date with her boss. His friends decided enough was enough. They packed his bags, rented him a room in a cottage, and put him on a plane headed to Cape Cod. "The wisest, most loving, and well-rounded people you have ever met are likely those who have been shattered by heartbreak. Yes, life creates the greatest humans by breaking them first." [WARNING: Mature Content] *A short story for the Amby Awards 2021.* Approximately: 6,587 words #1 in wattpadshortstory (12/7/2021) #4 in shortstorycontest (12/7/2021) #2 in movingforward (12/6/2021) **This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. **

Stella Rose lives a life of secrets and half truths. But she's never had to lie to Zach Mitchell before. He's her best friend. When they start to explore a romantic relationship, everything comes crashing down around them. Betrayals take place, secrets spill, and hearts get stomped on. Now, a few years later, and about to graduate high school, will we see the wounds heal? Will Stella and Zach get a second chance? ***Formerly known as: It's A First Love Kinda Thing (IAFLKT)*** 8/21 #1 friendship goals 8/21 #1 Teen romance 8/21 #1 Figure it out [WARNING: Contains triggers for eating disorders, emotional and physical abuse, suicidal thoughts, harmful language] **This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. **

Alison Tanner grew up in a gorgeous pristine house in the small town of Broken Bow Oklahoma. Neighbors, friends, and even family see her parents as a successful college professor and a generous house wife. It only took one horrific night for true colors to show. Alison escapes for college without a second thought.... Nearly a decade later, Alison returns to her hometown to reconnect with her loved ones and her roots, despite the traumatic memories and physical reminders. As Alison starts to find herself again, she runs into Kyle Harris, a local professional bull rider in Broken Bow, who has his own demons in his past. [WARNING: Contains triggers for eating disorders, sexual assault, emotional and physical abuse, suicidal thoughts, harmful language] **This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. **