I’ve always written short stories. I must have hundreds of them, little ideas that knock around in my brain and won’t let me sleep. This short story was written over ten years ago and the idea came to me while I was (dun dun DUUUN!!!) in confession. I seldom write serious stuff with no tempering funny moments. I hope you all enjoy! This has never been professionally edited, or for sale. It is available exclusively on WattPad and The Literary Gossip Blog ---> http://literarygossip.com/?p=14203

This is a short story I wrote that has never been professionally edited or published! So please excuse the typos :-)

I'm thrilled to be part of the #TNTWillContest here on Wattpad. TNT's newest TV show tells the tale of William Shakespeare, following the Bard's story when he was just a young, raw writer arriving in London. Isn't fascinating to think about Shakespeare, not as famous, but as someone as unsure as you or me? Someone who had a dream, and had no idea if he could beat the odds and become great? My story is about that moment of uncertainty, of hoping for greatness even when it seems far-fetched - and watch out for the twist! Enter your own story today - xxoo Kate

Vivienne Cartwright can have anything she wants in life except for the man she loves. She chases it only to find herself crashing down after the ultimate high. Oliver Yates doesn't seem to be the man she's loved all these years and his secrets are as dangerous as they are heartbreaking. Time and distance may heal her but they can't free her. Securing a future with Vivienne cost Oliver his soul, a price too high for the girl who'd saved it years ago when tragedy nearly ripped it away from him. Without anything else to offer but the mere scraps left of himself, Oliver makes one last bargain to win back the woman who became the everything out of his nothing. With the stakes higher than they ever were and the rules of the game changing as they go all in, will these two find their way back or will a mysterious hand tear them apart forever? *Second book in the Cobalt Bay Billionaires series.* *** Copyright © 2016 by Nina Tippett. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Nina Tippett. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Images, music and videos used in any of the multi-media content posted in this story are the sole property of their respective owners unless otherwise noted. Cover art photo purchased from Shutterstock and edited by the author. ***

Viennese is the type of girl who’s always put on the bottom of the list. She thought she’s no one’s first priority. She’s meant to be taken for granted by all the people around her but still, she endures her feelings of loneliness. Clint enjoys hanging around with people. He’s always the center of attention and he enjoys his life. Not until he met the girl who made his world turn upside down.