Harry doesn't believe in coincidences. Neither should she.

a stranger's touch.. a stranger's gaze.. can be so familiar. [Read Prologue]

"Our memory is a more perfect world than the universe: it gives back life to those who no longer exist." ~ Guy de Maupassant The Sequel to Coalescence

Harry Styles has learned a lot throughout his sudden adulthood including, but certainly not limited to: not dating someone his mother doesn't like, cutting his own hair is not only tragic but also socially unacceptable, mismatched socks died along with his ability to maintain a job interview, and throwing out that shirt that he hadn't seen in months was a bad idea if he thought of wearing it the next week. One thing Harry had not learned through experience was the fact that swan songs are not only difficult to get through, but time consuming and not worth the male pattern baldness. But when a slightly intrusive girl with a cookie addiction and an old woman with a slight (or possibly major) peanut allergy stand in his way, maybe he'll be able to keep just a few hair follicles.

"I am the hero of this story. I don't need to be saved." Layla Scott is on the run. She changes her name, chops off her long locks, and takes out all the money in her savings account to move across the world. Layla is doing whatever it takes to start over and she intends to never be found. But, a pesky neighbor proves that flying under the radar is harder than she had hoped. Harry Styles is trying to stay afloat. He works constantly to pay off debts and support his family, but finds himself instantly intrigued by the recluse that moves in next door during the dead of night. He makes it his personal mission to uncover the secrets Layla is hiding and undo the damage that has been done; even if she is determined to push him away. But, they'll both learn that sometimes, you have to save yourself. WARNING: Sexual, violent, and abusive content. Also subject to cuteness overload and feels.

"Saying art can be taught is as unconvincing as telling a suicidal girl that death is worse than living: simply inaccurate." - Arabella is a sweet girl with high aspirations, a never-give-up attitude, and she just so happens to be down in her luck when it comes to discovering the darker side of art. Whereas, Harry is a boy who lives life like it's unimportant. He's guarded and brooding, two qualities that Arabella can't seem to neglect over-analyzing. Harry's so reserved that not even his friends know his real identity; instead, he goes by the name Jigsaw, which quite accurately represents the mystery he presents himself to be. In need of each other's assistance, the two become partners in order to graduate from Dark Thorn Academy - the most pristine art school in the country. It isn't always easy - far from it, actually - but as he learns to open up and she continues to feed him her love and attention, something happens between them that no one could have predicted. But will one secret from his past destroy everything they worked for? - » All Rights Reserved by @silhouette_styles » Posted March 14th, 2016, at 12:00a.m. » Cover Credit: JonasKryptonite » No Translations Please :) » #86 in Mystery / Thriller

"This time I'm ready to run, escape from the city and follow the sun." "Well, I should probably get going." He said. "Me too." She hummed along in agreement. "Where are you off to?" "I'm going on a road trip." He grinned. "And you?" "My wedding." © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact _HakunaMatata_ on Wattpad.com.