“That was marvelous!” He said. “Great job, Frank. Or, should I say, Franchesca?” I took a deep breath. A very, very deep breath. “Oh my God,” Was the most intelligent thing I could say. “’Oh my God’ is correct. How long have you been lying to us?” “Since the first day of school.” I couldn’t help but answer truthfully. “Why?” “A lot of reasons. Reasons you can’t understand.” “Try me.” “I’d rather not.” He sat down next to me on the edge, and for the first time since I got to the pool, I felt like covering myself up. Sure, my one-piece covered everything required, but I still felt… odd. I mean, one of the perfect boys from Connor Stanley was sitting right next to me. And for the first time, within the walls of this school, I was Franchesca. “Try me.” ********** Franchesca Hyde is an unwanted daughter. Her father and mother, a famous music producer and supermodel, had an unplanned pregnancy, and ended up with an odd looking girl. Wanting to keep their reputation up, they introduced Chesca as Frank to the world. Now, sixteen years later, her parents ignore her, and don’t even notice when she dyes her hair a completely different color. They even set up a year-long trip to Europe, leaving Chesca behind. They stick her into a prestigious all-boys school in New York, Connor Stanley. At Connor Stanley, she has four hot roommates, Anthony, Derek, Paul, and Mark. Her best friend, back-up best friend, friend, and unknown. Her relationship with Mark is always uncertain, and she never knows where she stands. Will they ever find out about her double identity?

What is new about how teenagers communicate through services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Do social media affect the quality of teens' lives? In this eye-opening book, youth culture and technology expert danah boyd uncovers some of the major myths regarding teens' use of social media. She explores tropes about identity, privacy, safety, danger, and bullying. Ultimately, boyd argues that society fails young people when paternalism and protectionism hinder teenagers' ability to become informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens through their online interactions. Yet despite an environment of rampant fear-mongering, boyd finds that teens often find ways to engage and to develop a sense of identity. Boyd's conclusions are essential reading not only for parents, teachers, and others who work with teens but also for anyone interested in the impact of emerging technologies on society, culture, and commerce in years to come. Offering insights gleaned from more than a decade of original fieldwork interviewing teenagers across the United States, boyd concludes reassuringly that the kids are all right. At the same time, she acknowledges that coming to terms with life in a networked era is not easy or obvious. In a technologically mediated world, life is bound to be complicated.

A girl named Sadi who wants to know more about who her parents are. Sorry, that this is a sucky explanation... the story is way better. This is a very Short Story. - Silent Spy

NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND E-BOOK This is a 10-chapter sample of a published novel. A stolen kiss. An unstable curse. One big mess in the making. Derric Harver never expected to amount to anything more than the palace stableboy, but when Princess Maria's curse keeps her from accepting a prince's proposal, she turns to him for help, and he doesn't dare refuse. With the help of a lady's maid and a prince, Derric and Maria embark on a dangerous adventure to find the sorceress who cast the curse. Along the way they battle monsters, make friends, and discover new truths about themselves--not to mention the undeniable chemistry between them. Reaching their destination won't be easy, but the true danger lies in the truths they've fought for years to hide. A Stolen Kiss is the first in the Stolen Royals Series--an adventure with magical creatures, dangerous lies, and being true to the power within.

[A NEVERLAND TALE] "What are those?" "Earbuds" "What are those...?" "They make it so when I play music only I can hear it" "How" All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2014 | Pinkars

"If I'm Going Down, You're Coming With Me." What's up! I'm Jo. I am a normal girl who lives a normal life. A boring life, yes, but a normal life all the same. At least that's until Peter Pan (yes, the Peter Pan who is nice and sweeps children off to Neverland sometimes) kidnapped me for uncovering who he really is. Ya, the Disney story is not even remotely accurate. He is an egotistic, narrow-minded, psychopathic teenager who seems to be pissed at me for no reason at all. Well, maybe it may be the fact I am the rightful ruler of Neverland...

Camilla McCallister is a wild and free-spirited 16 year old, but when her dad decides that he can't handle her any more he sends her away. Camilla is sure she can't be tamed, but when her boat gets sucked in a whirlpool and she awakes on an island with a mysterious but sexy boy{Peter Pan} will she be proven wrong???

Short story Kaylee always liked the thought of adventures and going places, but when Peter comes through her window and drags her into his life, will she want to stay? All rights reserved to the producers, writers and directors of Once Upon A Time. Most characters are based off of the show.

Look at the stars, and how they shine for you.

Violet, A young teenage girl stuck living with the 'beast' of her father Prefering her scars over living she want{ed} to die, She questions a boy With a peculiar mind, Almost beautiful It's her choice to fly away or to let the scars keep coming.. as she fly's