2017 WATTY AWARDS WINNER (THE STORYSMITHS) (Stay Awake #1) What would you do if the whole world falls asleep? After a night spent drinking with friends, 17-year-old Jared wakes up the next morning with a hangover. It seems like a normal day for him, until he finds out that everyone in his house is still asleep and won't wake up. He goes outside, and it doesn't take long for him to realize that he's the only one awake. Scared and confused, he decided to hop online to see if anyone else is awake. He finds a new post with three comments in it. With four other teenagers, Jared needs to find out why the whole world fell asleep. To solve the mystery that will save the entire humanity, they need to be alert, open their senses, and stay awake. WARNING: This is the original draft. Expect poor writing and cringey dialogues.

What has pushed you to believe taking your life is the answer? Are you really going to do it? What happens when death isn't as peaceful as you expected? What if a Reaper gives you something of an ultimatum? Witness first-hand what your death has brought to those around you, or remain wandering as a lost soul until you reach the point of insanity. "You can take your life, but what about the people around you? Aren't you taking theirs too?" Emily nearly laughed again, the idea was so ridiculous, but when she went to answer... she found she couldn't respond. What happens to them? ____________________ Author's Note: If you're looking for a sign not to kill yourself, this is it. [The Fighter's Series - Book 1] Formerly titled: Emily's Suicide Highest Ranking: #1 Paranormal