[ short story #424 ] Pyper Thompson and Louis Tomlinson. Same college, same off-campus building, and yet only two floors apart. Who would have guessed that their chance meeting would start off with a lack of bread? new cover created July 2019. © developments 2014

Three things happened simultaneously: the beer bottle dropped from his hand and shattered on the floor, my father let out a deep, throaty chuckle, and his hand had struck me across the face. I put my hand on the spot he had just hit and felt the heat and sting of the impact. I looked down at the broken beer bottle, still holding my hand on my cheek, and I felt a heavy boot kick into my waist. I fought back tears and stayed silent. After a few moments, I heard the footsteps retreating and the sound of a door slamming shut. When I was sure he was gone, I looked away from the broken bottle, and tears welled up in my eyes. I never showed my weaknesses to my father, happiness was the last thing I wanted to give him. After a few minutes, I pulled myself off the floor and slowly approached my dresser, cautiously opening the top drawer and moving some socks out of the way. I pulled out a long blade, and with trembling hands, slid it across my wrist, adding to the collection of scars. I began to quietly sing a familiar tune that seemed to comfort me in times like this: “Heart beats harder, time escapes me, trembling hands touch skin, it makes it harder, and the tears stream down my face. If we could only have this life for one more day, if we could only turn back time…” My voice trailed off and I drifted to sleep.

"All you needed was for someone to paint you wings; to set you free from the memories that tied you down." ~~~ Emilia Anderson has spent far too many years shielding herself out of fear of being hurt by those she cares deeply for. After losing her parents in an unfortunate accident and becoming traumatized as a result of her manipulative, abusive ex-boyfriend, Jared, she constructed invisible walls around her to keep herself safe. The walls once seemed impenetrable to Emilia, that is, until she stumbles into the charming and tormented Ashton Irwin, who shatters them. Emilia takes a chance and allows Ashton to enter her life, only to discover that Ashton is also protecting himself from memories he can't escape. They're oblivious to their attraction to one another, but once their pasts make an unexpected and unwanted appearance, they can't deny their desires and need each other more than they really know. Together they learn how to detach themselves from their pasts, but it's easier said than done, especially when their pasts are relentless. ~~~ [A Wattpad Featured Story] Warning: This story contains mature themes such as: alcohol, violence, swearing and sexual content. (Ashton Irwin Fanfiction) © 2014 | rdysasi All rights reserved.

"Trust you're heart," E.E Cummings had said, "If the see catches fire." But the flames grew with the storm that was soon to pass. Living in a life where stars walked backward was such a simple time, to never feel the luminous glance they had shared was a great loss of feeling, and it was a prosperous moment. It was a loss of humanity, and he loved every second of it. Numb was all he could feel...numb and insanity that corrupted him from long ago. Redemption escaped him, and he knew that all too well... A girl, bright as a star, claimed his sight and mind. She danced with angels in the sun, yet demons followed close behind. She was blind, blind from seeing all truth. She was helpless...but once chaos enters her life, she has to make quick decisions. But which road shall she take? Because once she chooses her fate, the doors will slam shut, and there will be no more room for her redemption to follow... (Credit for cover goes to Killemstyles. Thank you!!)

Cassandra Lowe's parents seem to always be at work, leaving their two children with relatives far more than they would like. One day, Cassie's father gets a call asking him and his wife to take a trip to Australia, thousands of miles away from their children. They accept the offer but know they can't leave their seventeen- and eight-year-olds with their grandmother since she was recently bedridden. The couple decides to entrust Cassandra with watching after her little brother with the help of an assistant caretaker who will make daily trips to see them. The pair is pleased with their arrangements, but when the sitter is late, the couple has to leave before meeting the woman who will be taking care of their children for the next week. With slight hesitation, the couple leave, boarding a plane, assuming the elderly lady would arrive sooner rather than later, but little did they know they had hired a dangerous psychopathic killer named Harry Styles. Will Cassandra and Ben escape the harmful hands of their psychotic sitter? Or has he already set his eyes on the young and pure Cassandra...? -COMPLETED- • NO TRANSLATIONS • Description updated on 11/08/25 Highest Ranks: #11 FanFiction #16 Mystery/Thriller Editor: @GrumpyKatx Cover by: @navigate Trailer by: @cuddlingashton Copyright© 2014 _Discovered_

Jade Brooks is the nerd at her school. She doesn't have many friends. Well she has one friend named Julia. But there is something that Jade hides from everyone, not even her best friend knows. Her secret is..her voice. She's too shy to sing in front of anyone, but she wants people to hear her voice. She uploads videos of her singing on YouTube, but covers the camera so it's just a black screen. Zayn Malik, one of the most popular guys in school, listens to one of her videos...he really wants to find the "mystery girl." Will he ever find the girl behind the voice? If he does, will he fall for her? Or forget her once he realized that she's "that nerd from school." Read to find out!!

❝Just a forgetful child, just a lost girl.❞ ❝Just a boy with a pen, just a man with ink.❞ (Book 1)

Elisebeth Bancroft is a young divorcee with three little girls. When a handsome British gentleman and his family move in next door, she will be challenged to decide whether she can take a very risky chance on finding love again.

❝Hi! I love your books.❞ ❝Hi! I love you.❞ © CynicalCaroline 2014 All Rights Reserved.

River Tatum had no idea she was being watched from afar for years. She was never threatened, endangered, harassed or intimidated in any way. She was simply watched. On the way to and from school. During cheerleading and swim practice. At her yoga class. On family vacations. Even in her own bedroom. He was never far away. And he was always, always watching. Cover made by @MySillyHarryDiary!