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Society Killed the Teenager by MelomaneBookworm
Society Killed the Teenager
MelomaneBookworm
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  • Parts 9
"Could you please stop? Just stop it. Stop trying to crack my head open and pour sunshine in. I don't want it!" I screamed at the woman who did what I hated the most. Counseling me. "But, Miss Sparks-" she tried to reach for me. "I said stop it! There's no pot of gold at the end of this f*cking monochrome rainbow, okay? I know I tried to kill myself, who cares if I do it again and succeed this time? I'm already dead inside!" I again curled into a ball, my nails digging into my skin to keep myself together. I can't move on. I can't live. I'm not supposed to be alive. I just want to be left alone. But they wouldn't leave me alone. He should leave me alone. He told me that he cared. But nobody cares, at least not for me. Yes, this is my story. Don't worry it won't be long. It'll end soon enough. Because this is the story of how society took a life that is not worth saving.
The Story of Griffin Hawkins by AnnaBeck406
The Story of Griffin Hawkins
AnnaBeck406
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  • Parts 41
Depression's a word typically defined as a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; a sadness greater and more prolonged than justified by a defined reason. It sucks one in for no apparent reason, making one feel a sense of worthlessness and inadequacy. Cadence knows depression and has had it for years, but never had the confidence to tell her parents. After an anxiety attack that leaves her lost and confused, she confides in her sister. The road to recovery has just begun for Cadence. Therapy was one thing for her--talking to someone who could help, but a support group took things to a whole new level. Connecting and hearing stories from similar people has Cadence feeling like there's hope. At the first meeting, she meets Griffin, a sarcastic and dangerous guy. An immediate connection has them trying to help one another out with their issues. But along with Griffin comes a roller coaster ride of emotions. Cadence can't help the attraction, regardless of Griffin's protests.
Our Song by MP13Girl
Our Song
MP13Girl
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  • Parts 35
Leah is beautiful, outgoing, and popular. Because of this, she's gotten everything she's ever wanted. Except for one thing. All she's ever really wanted was to please people, but she never seems to be able to. Unlike her friends, she doesn't care about any of the superficial things that seem so important. To Leah, if something isn't fair, it just isn't right. So when an isolated classmate named Blake gets to listen to music during class while no one else can, she can't help but feel annoyed by him. When their English teacher partners the two of them up for a project that will last them the entire school year, this only adds fuel to the fire. Their assignment is to create a song describing their relationship. Sounds easy, right? Not for these two. Blake is different, and Leah is about to find out that different is just what she wants and needs. But what she doesn't know is that Blake has a secret, and it's something he desperately wants to keep from her. Falling in love with someone isn't as easy as it might seem. Life isn't fair, but Leah and Blake are about to find out that love isn't either.
Reasons to Live | ✔ by HisBeautifulMess
Reasons to Live | ✔
HisBeautifulMess
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  • Parts 56
After an incident three months ago and her parent's divorce, Reina Caverly finds a way to cope: cutting herself. Her mother's a workaholic, her sister is an out of control teenage girl, and her dad disappeared from the face of the planet. She can't even tell her two best friends, Joshua and Megan, about her problems. Then she meets young and mysterious Calvin Young about to commit suicide by jumping from her school's rooftop which surprised Reina. He's rich; he's handsome for his age, and does well at school, so why? Why would someone who has everything want to kill himself? Everyone has a dark secret, even Calvin who seems to have the world. Can Reina and Calvin learn to speak up about their issues? Can they find their reasons to live? ______ "One day you'll leave me. You don't want a girl with a rape story," I said as I desperately tried to stop my sobs and hiccups. "You deserve someone who is prettier and more stable then me." "Mon ange ," he whispered to me lightly as he held my tear-stained face. I looked at him and my breath shortened as I met his intense look. "I don't want anyone else," he said, "because I just want you." ______ WARNING: Story contains rape, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Lighthouse Nights by JakeVanderArk
Lighthouse Nights
JakeVanderArk
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  • Votes 2,295
  • Parts 25
The sequel to Lighthouse Nights is now on Wattpad! If you finish this book and like it, check out "Fallout Dreams" next! Jules and Trevor take advantage of suicidal teens by encouraging them and profiting off their deaths. When Jules falls in love with their eighth target, she's forced to make a series of life-or-death decisions and a single, impossible change. LIGHTHOUSE NIGHTS is a frightening parable about haunting regret, maniacal hatred, the longing to create, and ultimate redemption. This fast-paced story is as touching as it is twisted, and highlights a disturbing new trend among american teens. THE MIDNIGHT MASTERMIND SERIES is a savage anthology of pulp stories about Trevor, a charming sociopath caught between the love in his heart and the storm in his gut. Lighthouse Nights is BOOK ONE in the series, though Trevor's adventures can be read in any order. (The lack of capitalization is intentional.)
The Past Is Never Where You Think You Left It by tinyaesthete
The Past Is Never Where You Think You Left It
tinyaesthete
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  • Parts 4
8 years ago, Kaylee and Zaiden, the legendary "It" couple break up. After years of heartbreak, they finally are able to move on. Suddenly, a series of events force the two into an accidental meeting in Dubai, the place they began their story. But now things have changed. Everything seems the different, yet the same. The fun-loving, forever-young girl must grow up, and the honest-to-God, straight-forward is caught in some not-so-simple problems. Will they be able to go through this... together?
Freaking Amazing Songs by thedancingnerd
Freaking Amazing Songs
thedancingnerd
  • Reads 1,758
  • Votes 59
  • Parts 10
This is a book of the most freaking amazing songs ever made! :D Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but this is mine. My goal is that this book helps you discover some new songs or bands that you end up liking :)
My Dance Instructor's Assistant by bettyboo125bo
My Dance Instructor's Assistant
bettyboo125bo
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  • Parts 37
Desiree Quinn is a student attending Trailmont High School. She's been trying since junior year to become a part of her school's dance team. And now that she is 18 years old, a senior, and with her last years enemy out of the way, can she finally join? She later finds out about a new hot teacher that will be assisting her dance instructor throughout the year. Will she be able to stay focused on her dancing and competitions during the audition and practices? Or will she be distracted by his charming, yet completely cocky stanima, causing her to lose sight of what she wants out of life?
The Streets by WeBWriting
The Streets
WeBWriting
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  • Parts 11
Samantha Gates started dancing when she was only ten. Being exposed to the street dancers around her at such a young age made her who she was and nothing was going to change it. As she ages and her parents get their small business off the ground they put Samantha into a private school hoping to curb her rebellious streak. Things start getting shaken up in Samantha's life when she finds herself more into underground dance clubs than she would have ever believed possible. Will her parents succeed in transforming Samantha permanently into the young lady they want or will she keep running back to The Streets?
I Love You... Not by Long_Gone
I Love You... Not
Long_Gone
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  • Parts 9
Courtney dumped Mason—whether it was for talking to inanimate objects or for some random guy in her gym class (well at least that’s what she claimed). But here’s the thing: they were in love; they were a couple with secrets, but nevertheless things worked out… for a while. And now life for these two isn’t easy especially when they work in the same bookstore and goes to the same high school. Seeing each other 24/7 just doesn’t help the situation. So here's a summary: Mason is ignoring Courtney. And Courtney is pretending not to care. But she does. A lot. Let’s just say Courtney isn’t the only one hiding some dirty little secrets.