Natalie Matthews' life is turned upside down. After the horrific death of her mother, her father remarries and forces Natalie to move to L.A. with her terrorizing stepmother and taunting stepsister. Natalie must leave her home and friends behind without even a goodbye. She remembers stories her mother used to tell her of a beautiful princess whose life was changed by a dropped shoe. Natalie finds herself relating to the beloved fairytale and is puzzled by one question: where's her glass slipper?

"Maybe it was the way the wind was howling through the trees, or the way her heart starting beating faster once she realized what she was doing, but her hand stayed where it was, at the nape of his neck, and despite the chills she was feeling, anxious nerves ran up and down her body, like her atoms were going to break apart indivually and then combust all together. Just an inch, just one inch closer, and she'd be doing the unimaginable. And despite the stupid anger she was baying to drive her mind on the right track -- she didn't mind that her heart raced faster, and that Ethan's breathing became more staggered. She just knelt there, holding onto him, and her mind frantically blaring at her to not do what she was about to do -- to not do the unthinkable, she'd be breaking all the rules she set for herself and Ethan. But somehow she knew, if she only leaned in that inch closer -- that small inch closer -- she was going to break her heart again. But Sarah kissed him anyway." (Updates every Friday afternoons and Saturday nights -- no promises though :) )

Chantal Stevens, a middle school English teacher, gave up everything and moved to Wilson to start a new life. Prior to arriving, she had heard nothing but horror stories about the impoverished city and its "delinquent" youth. However, one young girl, Dominique, catches her attention and she finds herself wanting to help her in any way possible, even in spite of protests from others. Dominique Taylor lives with her single mother and eight other younger siblings. Though she has always had the ambition to go to college and then becoming a lawyer, her dreams are shattered by the harsh face of reality. With Ms. Stevens' help and support, she overcomes the obstacles that get in the way. This is a story about meeting unexpected people who might affect you in a deep, meaningful way that could change your life forever.

Titus 3:2~ to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. I strummed my guitar and wrote some more lyrics. I heard a knock on my door. Then in walked the one and only Jeremiah West. The new Justin Bieber of the Christian world. "Hey Naomi, you working on my new song?" I handed him the piece of paper I had been working on. "Man I wish you could sing this with me." I glared at him. 'Really? You know that's not possible.' Naomi and Jeremiah have been friends since birth. They both loved to sing at their youth group until Naomi was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her wish was for him to sing on national TV.

This story is about a girl who's life gets harder and harder. Her little sister is dying from leukemia, her dad is having multiple affairs, and her mom wants a divorce. While trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs, Taylin tries to keep her family together and hold on to Abigail.