2021 Reading List
21 stories
Exhale  by astoldbylani
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23 year old Morgan Bellamy has tunnel vision. She works tirelessly to take care of the people she loves, putting their needs before her own, until she meets someone who put her first. The eye of the storm, a moment of peace, a breath of calm. While she felt like everything was crashing down around her, he was her exhale.
𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄. by astoldbylani
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"You trust me?" he asked, eyes turning soft once they made contact. "Maj, I-I-" "I said do you trust me, Lucky?" he repeated, voice hard. "...yes," she breathed out, and his next words came without hesitation, sending a chill down her spine. "Then shoot."
NIRVANA.  by astoldbylani
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nir·va·na a state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place. where we see what happens when an emptiness that one thought could never be filled is overflowing. when two lost souls find each other. where a broken record plays a perfect harmony. when after years of searching, you find nirvana.
Difference  by garicksons
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A story of teenager Adonis, living with post traumatic stress disorder, as well as a world of other issues involving his family, his school, and his own thoughts. He eventually befriends the popular, Farrah, who at first...takes more interest in his popular older brother. All characters are 18 and older. (apparently I have to be followed for some privated chapters)
| Haven | by garicksons
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To the rest of the world, Sierra had the perfect life. Straight A's, a wealthy family, things many people longed for. However behind the scenes, things weren't so perfect. When her home life becomes unbearable, she seeks refuge with her close friend, Reese, and his welcoming family. Whilst staying in the same home, Sierra and Reese grow closer than ever- when eventually, their feelings change. - All characters are 18 and older
| TUTOR | under editing  by garicksons
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[I initially wrote this in 2017, but I am doing a big re-write in July of 2021, I hope you enjoy the updated version!] Bria is a straight A student in high school, who at 17, is faced with the responsibility of taking care of her younger brother, balancing school..and social activities. Christopher isn't as much as a star student, he's not great when it comes to school, but he's a social butterfly and popular with girls. After being assigned as permanent partners in a class, the pair (who aren't very fond of each other) find themselves growing closer over a rumor, a fake relationship, and their common struggle with abuse and family issues. When they're both faced with deep, dire situations, they look to each other for help. [UNDER EXTREME EDITING]
The Fix by garicksons
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After Audrey discovers an up and coming rapper, passed out outside of the club she works at, she unknowingly befriends a star. Being only a barely financially stable 22 year old her self, she would've never expected him to need her by his side. Nathan, better known by his stage name "Menace" isn't who everyone thinks he is. He struggles with a drug problem that has ruined his relationship, gotten him into trouble, and is on the verge of harming his career. Nathan hires Audrey to clean up his reputation, could she be the Fix he needs? (some chapters have been privated jus follow me to view them, sorry xx)
Save Him by InfinitiWingo
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2019 O.V.O.S SECOND PLACE WINNER ❤️ 17 year old Quincy Perez comes from a rough background with an abusive dad, deceased sister and drug addict step-mother. He wanted nothing more than to be saved. After many failed suicide attempts, he was finally noticed by his high school crush Taelynn Cooper and before he goes through with his final attempt with suicide.. Will he be saved or would he pull it off?
THE MISFORTUNE OF CITRUS by Queen_Jenesis
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completed 2020. "When her present begins to feel all too stifle, Citrus makes the most drastic decision of her life."
| HANDYMAN | by garicksons
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Kimberly, a young bartender, finds herself swept off her feet by an attractive handyman who fixes her ceiling fan. Several obstacles emerge when they attempt to be with each other involving family, exes and lies. Will they overcome the obstacles, or will the damages be too much for even Jermaine to repair?