This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.

After the tragic loss of her parents, Leila Karim abandons her life in Bradford and sets her sights on London. Struggling to make ends meet, Leila is introduced to the world of stripping and soon finds herself working the pole at an illustrious burlesque club called ‘Victory’. Stripping under the stage name Bambi, Leila is thriving until she finds ex-best friend turned pop superstar Zayn Malik in the audience of her strip club watching her undress –four years after the declaration of her love ended their friendship. Cue sultry strip routines, scathing tabloid articles, and childhood love. Will Leila find herself falling for Zayn all over again, or will the driving force that is Harry Styles, win her heart instead? “I am Leila by day and Bambi by night. Although I must admit, being Bambi is so much more fun.” © 2014 windthroughtrees

*Written in 2014* Book One in the Darien Grace Chronicles He was my siren song and all other melodies just seemed to pale in comparison.

A mysterious tunnel stands in Carter's town. Ever since a little girl, she was told to always stay away from the tunnel. Danger lurks inside of it, and that scared Carter. No one was ever able to see the very end of the tunnel; even daylight couldn't shine through it. Now, 19 years old with such curiosity, Carters friends drag her back to her childhood memory, pushing her into peer pressure and forcing her to see what's really in that tunnel. But, little did Carter know, in the tunnel, there lies a deranged and messed up boy waiting for the next one. » Many fictional and creepy sounding creatures. Do not read in the dark and or if you do not favor horror. * REWRITTEN VERSION UPLOADED NOW *

su·per·vise ˈso͞opərˌvīz/ verb keep watch over (someone) in the interest of their or others' security. synonyms: watch, oversee, keep an eye on, observe, monitor, mind; invigilate Warning: this short story contains violence, substance abuse, emotional and physical abuse, colorful language, and sexual contact that may be triggering to some readers. Read at your own risk. Copyright © xxJadeStylesxx All Rights Reserved 2014

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

Humans are close to extinction. A group of men called 'Extincts' kidnap girls from the ages 16-35 and attempt to get them pregnant. When Violet turns 16 she knows she needs to be careful, Extincts are everywhere, always looking for their newest victim. Violet's only problem is... the Extincts are already after her. *1D Watty Award winner for Dark*