Suffering with a pernicious mental-illness, in a life that constantly uproots him; Marcus Lane's struggles seem unending. Even with the medication and counselling, neither form of help can compensate for his father's lack of understanding, or the daily harassment he receives from students at school. It's only when he becomes friends with a ragtag group of boys, things finally start to change. With new mates, self-acceptance starts to bud, but along with it even more complications arise. *************** "We are all ordinary. We are all boring. We are all spectacular. We are all shy. We are all bold. We are all heroes. We are all helpless. It just depends on the day." - Brad Meltzer ***************

Dan is definitely beyond nervous to start at the prestigious boarding school, Harrison Academy. He wants to get away from the past and start a new life, where he meets his dorm mate, Phil Lester. Phil is always happy, it seems, and wants the best for everyone, but as he continues to get to know Dan, he realizes that there's something wrong with this particular boy that maybe even Dan isn't aware of. Warnings: triggers, mental disorders, suicidal mentions, depression, abuse, cussing, and possible smut later

"Promise me that you'll always love me, josh." He hooked his pinky with mine and smiled, "I pinky promise." (lowercase intended)

Penelope recently moved to England to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. She never expected to fall for anyone, especially the Youtube sensation Dan Howell, better known as danisnotonfire. Will their relationship work, or will something get in the way? **Warning: May be triggering. ©writingmaniac321

Dan is the senior that everyone looks up to, he is charming, witty and sometimes even nice. Phil is the sophomore that is constantly being bullied for being who he his, a boy who likes boys. Roles seem to switch when Dan saves Phil's life, and finds himself falling for the younger boy. Dan is the new target for torment and beatings. But unlike Phil, Dan doesn't handle it very well, and finds himself spiraling downhill, with what seems like no way back to the top.

*SIDENOTE: (((written by my 12 year old self)) Though this is a book full of errors, short parts, and cliches, it helped a few hundred young teens out there, and that is why I decided to keep it. If you still want to continue on reading and bare with the story then I hope you enjoy. xx ____________________ 17 year old Alexis Shields is your shy, typical girl you see at school. She likes when people know her for the "shy girl." Because being shy, can have some advantages, too. Little did they know, she's the Post-It Note Girl. Yep, the mysterious person who leaves inspirational quotes on everyone's locker. Meet James Logan. The schools rebel, and jock gets a bit curious on who this Post-It Note Girl is, so he decides to to his English Project on her. Oh yeah- did I mention he's also a bully. Which also happens to bully, Alexis Shields and makes her life like a living hell? But what happens when he finds out that Alexis is the Post-It Girl? Little did he know he's getting more, than what he bargained for..