Jess Knight likes her freedom. Despite being in jail for about sixty-five percent of her teenage life, she is in complete control. But there's only one problem: she doesn't know her purpose. One day, everything changes. Her reputation as the youngest and most connected solo street criminal gets her noticed by the illustrious crime society known as the Maryland Mafia, who offer her the deal she literally can't refuse. That same day, Jess is arrested by a junior officer at the downtown precinct. Something about Nick Bronson transforms the way Jess sees the world and she can't let him go. But is dating a cop the wisest move for a teenage criminal about to commit the dirtiest crime there is? One thing's for sure; life as a jailbird isn't always as free as it seems. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story is one I've been writing on and off between the Rouge series, and I wanted to share it with you guys. It's a bit rough and still not completely finished, but I felt guilty for delaying Consuming Fire. What's it really about? Think Veronica Mars and the PCH Bikers, only instead of following the law, Jess breaks it. Cover by Isabella Modra

Maggie Johnson has always wanted to be a doctor--ever since her parents gave her a toy medical kit when she was three. But the reality of her internship at a busy inner-city hospital is much different than she had envisioned, and she struggles to retain her ideals amidst the chaos, long hours, and constant feelings of inadequacy.

At sixteen, could you run the world? Could you look after the food, the water, the electricity, the government... the children? Evie Ballentrae isn't equipped to deal with any of that. But like everyone else her age, she doesn't have a choice. 'The Fan and The Things That Hit It,' is the Part I of The Sleep. - "At first I thought it was a joke. Some sort of well-orchestrated, viral meme thing. An overly elaborate flash mob. But after a few hours it was serious, after a day it was scary, the weeks passed and it was terrifying, and now... Now we have to make some serious decisions about how to live, and more importantly, what to live for." -

Is it my child? Can a man know? Is he even allowed to ask?

Café Eden. A wonderful little place. Fancy enough to seem big, homey enough to seem small. The lemon yellow and white striped balcony cast just enough shade over the people who choose to sit outside in the ever-soft warm sunlight. There's a nice little shelve inside, where millions of almost stories lie, nowhere close to books, but long enough to be sweet. Ideas brought forth while a little girl was daydreaming in science or social studies. If you want to, you can take an almost story and sit down at one of the crystal tables, order a tea, or coffee, or lemonade, or whatever you want. As this is my favorite place to go, I've visited several times. As the generous person I am, I've decided to share the almost stories with you.

I.T., as in Idiotic Trash, is the biggest freak at school. No one likes him, wait, no. It. Not even me. In fact, I hate it. A new semester has started. And I'm seated right next to it.

on the outside Ja'Kyra is a normal 16 year old girl. But on the inside she doesn't consider herself beautiful. With a stepdad that rapes and beats her. Will she have time to find her thug? Read to find out TYBREUNNA

Nathen Dawson is so in love with his girlfriend, Tracy. The two of them are as happy as any couple can be, and there is literally nothing that can get in the way of their love. Well....at least that's what Nathen thought. That's what he thought until someone who has been there for him his entire life starts to end up in the picture. That someone is none other than his best friend, Trevor. Confused and trapped in a serious love-triangle, Nathen begins to hide much more from his girlfriend. What his girlfriend doesn't know....is that he's also in love with his best friend. His male best friend. (boyxboy)

Never let fear hold you back. In the year 2045, Janessa Hurley teeters at the cusp of a new cybernetic age filled with the promise of human healing and mobility. Her research could be the key, but she'll have to navigate a treacherous maze of greedy malefactors and idealistic biohackers to bring her dreams to life. A driven yet impulse free-climber by the name of Rory McBriar will be the spark that either consumes her life's work or drives her to do the miraculous.

He gasped as I took his hand and place it to my fast beating heart. "You don't have to decide immediately, just think about what I said to you. I promise that I will win you back, if you give me a second chance. Even you didn't, I'll still try my best and never give up until you are mine again." I told him sincerely "I have something to tell you very important, Logan." He said as he look me in the eyes..