DISCLAIMER: This story was written in late 2012. I wrote Strings Attached as an adolescent with no idea how a healthy, adult relationship should function. This story is dark and twisted in a way that my teen mind couldn't comprehend at the time. There are more than a few scenes in this book with sensitive content. I--in no way--support rape culture and I do not condone my character's actions. However, as I said, this story was written in an ignorant state of mind. I will not remove this story from Wattpad. It is part of my past and though I am disappointed with the content, it shows how far I've come not just as an author but as a free-thinking adult. Thank you for reading. **Excerpt** "Say... it," She gasped, throwing her head back, cupping my face in her hands so that I was forced to meet her gaze. "You're mine." She held my gaze for a second more, before crushing her lips against my own, arms wrapping tight around my neck, pulling me down to her level. Arms sliding easily around her, she wrapped her legs around me as I lifted her up, lips traveling over her chest and collarbone. She moaned as my hands dug into her tender flesh, pulling on it, their violence a stark contrast to the gentle kisses teasing their way up her neck. Bright lines marked the paths that my nails had etched into her skin, marking her, beautiful red tattoos, spreading out over her entire body. Her small hands knotted in my hair, pulling harder and harder as she fought the urge to cry out...

******READ A BIT OF MY LATEST CHAPTER TO SEE HOW MUCH MY WRITING HAS IMPROVED LIKE HONEST ITS SO CRINGEY I CANT****** Falling in love with your best friend seemed too cliche for my liking, so me and my best friend always knew we weren't going to do just that. However, life is so unexpected and before I knew it, I had a brain tumor, was stripped of my old life and given a new one. A life without my best friend, Niall Horan. I left the X Factor, where I had made it up to bootcamp, but it didn't matter. My dreams were crushed, there was no hope. I never did tell Niall, about my brain tumor and just cut contact with him. He didn't need to worry about me. What I didn't realize is that Faith also comes into play and well Faith does whatever the hell it wants. So next thing I know, here I am, reunited with my best friend. My brain tumor is gone, and I have my best friend back. It's times like these where I realize it's just a little too good to be true. And it is. Slowly, without even meaning to, I start falling for the boy who was none other then my best friend. Everyone knows falling in love with someone you simply cannot have is a nightmare, and I feel as though this nightmare will just never end.

She's a fan. He's a celebrity. They were born in different worlds, raised in different worlds. And one bullet brought them closer together then anyone could imagine. ***Winner of the 1D Watty Mini Awards 2012: Best Louis Fanfiction*** ***Winner of the 1DAwards 2012: Best Louis Fanfiction*** ***Finalist in the Watty Awards 2012***

||book 2 of the akotw trilogy|| For now, things are going perfect for Channing and Niall... but things never stay perfect for long - especially when some of Channing's biggest demons of her past aren' t willing to give up on dragging her back to Hell. When monsters from her past resurface, Niall learns that Jeff has some friends in high places. A kidnapping, more abuse, and more suffering awaits them-- not to mention the psychological damaging and emotionally draining flashbacks that Channing begins to suffer every time Niall and her attempt to be intimate. What will happen to the friendship shared between Louis, Harry, and Jetta after one night they manage to take things a bit too far? Even though both boys manage to hold a piece of her heart, in the end she will have to choose one... or will she? Will her possible inability to choose destroy their friendships entirely? Or will it bring them closer than they've ever been...?

||book 1 of the akotw trilogy|| Hate, abuse, and suffering. That is the reality for 17 year old Channing Darly. She endures the abuse delivered by her stepfather, while also trying to protect her oblivious mother. In order to deal with the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, she often finds herself turning to the blade, and taking her frustrations out on her own delicate flesh. When Channing gets the chance to meet the boys of One Direction at a local signing, she's eager and nervous to share her letters that's she's written to Niall over the past year. They develop a bond that no one seems able to explain; Channing leaves Niall with a stack of her letters, and Niall leaves Channing with the promise that he'll read them, as well as his leather bracelet to remind her that someone is thinking about her. Someone cares. Little does Channing know, that once she let's Niall into her mind and soul through her letters, he'll stop at nothing to mend her broken past. Even when she resists his advances, he lovingly kicks the walls down she's built around her heart; one kiss, one touch, and three little words at a time. They may not have known each other for long... but all they know for sure is that everything has changed... and it started with a kiss on the wrist. ||WARNING|| This story will contain sexual content, as well as many forms of abuse, including: drugs, verbal/physical/sexual abuse, and self harm. It is rated R and not intended for individuals who are underage or lack the maturity to understand such mature concepts. Also, later on, you will find some chapters have been marked as private by Wattpad because of inappropriate content-- please be sure to follow me so that you don't have any problems viewing these chapters. Feel free to watch the trailer in the media section if you need a more visual explanation as to what this story contains. <3 Mandy © 2012

Everyone thinks he's just the "typical bad boy", but the people who actually know him personally should know that, in fact, that's exactly what he is. Louis Tomlinson, he's the bad boy in our school. Just out there, looking for someone to latch onto. Who knows? Maybe he does know how to treat a girl right, under all the darkness, the violence and profanities he comes up with. But who would have thought that he would choose to possess a girl as innocent as... as me? Just remember, the pain is everywhere. Only a few people can take it away. Game over.

23 year old Louis Tomlinson was a well-known cop in the city of London. He was recognized and respected by almost everyone. Criminals feared him. All criminals, except one-21 year old Harry Styles. Harry was a troublemaker. You name it, chances are, he's done it-graffiti, shoplifting, possession of illegal substances, things of that sort. His father, a wealthy businessman, charms Harry's way out of being convicted, no matter how many times he's been arrested. But that all changes when Louis is stationed in Holmes Chapel. These two keep meeting up, and almost never on good terms. Strange feelings arise for both of the men. But a cop can't love a convict- right?

There Is nobody that much obsessed with carrots as Louis Tomlinson, at least that's what they think. Hailey is a female version of louis Tomlinson. They both go crazy without their orange vegetable. But what if they both wake up and find out that ALL the carrots have disappeared. They both go looking for the carrots but they just have seemed to disappear. Till they get told that there is a key to all the missing carrots, but it's a long way there. Will they help each other to find the carrots? Or will they betray each other on their way there?

My name's Marcel. Nerd. Poet. Teenage Loser. You think you know the real me, but you don't. I wish you could see the true me, but no one has cared enough to. Until she came. All rights go to _smilelikeniall (myself). Everything is written by me. No copyright intended. Please do not claim my words and/ or ideas as yours. Do not repost my words without giving me credit. Thank you.

One thing you should know about Cassie Nectar, is that she has a physco boyfriend. He's possessive, and treats her like a slave more than a girlfriend. So when she takes up the courage to put an end to their relationship - he's not happy. So much so, he tries to hurt her, but she's saved. By the dark haired and blue eyed boy that happens to be Louis Tomlinson. But is she safe?