|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston

He's searched for the right one for years...his patience growing thinner as each passing day goes by...the right one, the one he can sell the lie to, until it is too late for her... Bound is a story of a choice gone terribly, terribly wrong......... Complete as of March 20th, 2019. Please follow the tale into TWISTED, the new thriller by FireWoman74

Alicia's senior year got a surprise twist when Vincent, her childhood enemy, enrolls at her high school. It all started with a problem - Alicia was having a tough time with physics, a subject that just didn't make sense to her. Her grades were dropping, and she was getting worried. Then, something unexpected happened: their physics teacher asked Vincent to help Alicia out as a tutor. Even though they'd never been friends, Vincent was actually quite skilled at physics and he stepped up to help her. But, there's another twist. Vincent wanted something in return. He wanted Alicia to pretend to be his girlfriend. Alicia was surprised by this proposal, feeling a mix of uncertainty and nervousness. Deciding what to do wasn't easy, and she wasn't sure how it might change her last year in high school. As they navigate their pretend romance, Alicia discovers a side of Vincent she never knew existed. In a story of transformation and unexpected romance, Alicia and Vincent learn that people can change, and even old enemies can evolve into something more. As senior year unfolds, they must confront their past, embrace the present, and decide if the emotions they've developed are authentic. Warnings: This book contains themes of abuse and sexual assault, which may be distressing to some readers. Chapters containing mature or potentially triggering content will be marked with bold stars at the beginning, along with a brief note about the specific trigger warnings for that chapter. Your well-being is of utmost importance. If you find any part of this book difficult to read, please take care of yourself and consider skipping those sections. Copyright: Please don't copy or rewrite this book in english or any other language. I spend so much time on each chapter, improving it and making it the best I can. It's not okay to copy someone's hard work and claim it as yours.