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...

Life for a teenager in this world is not exactly easy. Society is the main factor. Everywhere you look you are constantly being compared to people better than you. Those super skinny models with thigh gaps, celebrities with perfect skin, those flawless girls, and anyone who exceeds your opinion of yourself. Do you ever feel ugly, fat, worthless? Well I do. The girl, who has a smile on her face, is hiding a deep dark secret inside that no one knows about. Hey my names Emily. To most people who know me I am the most pleasant girl to be around. I am always happy, bubbly, and full of energy. To them, I am the girl with the perfect life, perfect friends, and perfect family. In reality I am a girl who learned how to fake emotions to show the world that everything is fine when deep inside it is not. When Harry Styles moves into my neighborhood my world spins around. Who could have known that he would bring some joy back into my life. I have never shared my true feelings with anyone till one night. That night changed my whole life, but the question is was it for the better or the worse?

"You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll be on the edge of your seats - if you're sitting down." (Woman at bus stop) "It made me fall totally and utterly head over heels in love with Harry Styles and I've always been more of a Justin Bieber fan myself!" (My Nan) It's Amber Curtis' first day as junior reporter for 'Wow' magazine, the UK's most popular teen monthly. To say it's a day that doesn't start well is an understatement. In fact, by the time she leaves for work Amber swears she is through with men for ever! So when a certain adorable boy walks into her life, he doesn't get the reaction you might expect! **PLEASE NOTE NO HAMSTERS WERE HARMED DURING THE MAKING OF THIS STORY**

**One Direction FanFic** Erica has been being abused by her aunt and cousin for 4 years now. When her aunt has to let 5 famous kids stay at their house for awhile, they find out Erica's secret. Do they care? Or do they just walk away?

Shailene's life couldn't be more perfect!... She had the perfect husband, a beautiful daughter, a nice house. I mean, c'mon! Her husband was Harry Styes for crying out loud!! He belonged to the biggest boyband in the world and he was all hers! And Shailene still wonders out of the millions of girls Harry could've had, why he would choose her of all people. And Shailene and Harry couldn't have been more happier,... but sometimes even the most perfect relationship could turn into TRAGEDY.