This was once a gift, now it's a story that hurts me to write. But I guess once you know someone you can't unknow them.

This global pandemic has us all packed away into our separate homes. But I think there is real disconnection in our normal lives - and it won't go away after the virus. These are some thoughts and feelings I have been exploring recently - I hope y'all can take something from this piece! Grace and peace to you all, ~Josh P

For Jessalyn and her mom, moving to the small town of Avondale, California seemed like the perfect decision; they wanted the new scenery but what they really needed was a new start. Jessalyn Hartley had always been shy and one to keep to herself, but now, as she enters her final year of high school at Crestview High, she's more determined than ever to stay hidden in the shadows. However, all of that may change when she crosses paths with the supposed bad boy; Cason Michaels, and figures out that maybe she just had to meet the right person to break her out of her shell.

Don't postpone what you want. Don't leave anything misunderstood. Make sure the people you care about know; make sure they know how you really feel. Because just like that, it could end. He's reckless and indignant. She harbors an all-consuming secret. Sometimes, God gives us what we never knew we needed.

The Bad Boy and The Tomboy is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Original Edition and Books Edition upon purchase. Nicknames, a love of soccer, and school rumors are all the bad boy and the tomboy have in common. But if they give each other a chance, will they find something more? ***** Seventeen-year-old Macy Anderson is a tomboy that plays soccer, hangs with the guys, can't stand girls (except her best friend Jasmine) and doesn't know who Sam Cahill is. But when the pair unexpectedly meet, everything goes downhill from there. Because Sam Cahill is the school's bad boy, known for skipping classes and getting into trouble. Not to mention his cocky attitude, British accent, and magnetic charm, which seems to work on all the girls -- except Macy, who has a rule not date in high school. But when Sam starts showing her his moves (on and off the soccer field), Macy begins to see a different guy under the leather-clad exterior. Will that be enough to convince her that he's the one guy worth breaking the rules for? [[Word count: 300,000 - 350,000 words]] [[2015 Watty Winner]] All Rights Reserved- ©nikki20038

Have you ever had a crush on your best friend? Well Ada did. Well, she does. This could lead to issues. Especially when her other best friend starts dating him. But what issues you may ask? More issues than you could even imagine. ••• This story is in the process of being edited, so if some of the parts in the beginning kind of suck, they will be edited(some already have been) and of course, the book isn't done yet, but it is close to completion. WARNING: This book lightly brushes on sexual assault and abuse. Viewer Discresion Advised. #4 in loneliness #203 in jealous #7 in hormones Start: 8.--.17

Ryan is the smartest boy in class. Also a bit snooty. He tops all the grades, is in the honors class. Beat it in fact. Of course he beats his classes. Being son of Athena, the wisdom god. (This is a Percy Jackson, fan fiction book.)