ADELAIDE NELSON was no different to all the other girls. With a future ahead of her, friends that support her all through her decisions, no one wouldn't even doubt that this young girl hid behind a smile that could fool all. Things didn't change much once High School came into the picture, childhood best friends soon became strangers. Barry Allen became the one source of good in her life, inseparable since the beginning. Adelaide became a shoulder for Barry after his mother died and father being accused and put in jail, Barry needed a shoulder. Iris West, her best friend. Both dealt with a lot of things in such a young age that the two were seen as different but Iris was a bit out there, more popular but so down to earth no one would ever see Iris West crack beside Adelaide, becoming another shoulder. What about Adelaide? To whom should she rely on?

"He could run faster than the speed of sound but he still wasn't fast enough to close the distance between them." Spencer Hathaway had a good life. Not incredibly noteworthy. Not utterly horrible. Just good. Then Barry Allen was struck by lighting, and she wasn't sure if her life had gotten better or worse. [season 1] [barry/oc] Highest Rank // # 57 in Fanfiction

she was quite fond of the idea that if she ever wandered too far from home, he would be there to bring her back every time. [ season 1: complete ] © poetsdameron 2015-2016 #614 in Fanfiction | 1-20-16

❝My blank expression is pretty good for me right now❞ ❝I don't think it is, your smile would make me a whole lot better❞ [full summary inside] [1]

| book one | Natalie Reed has just moved to Central City, at first, oblivious to the unnatural events in her new home. She truly feels welcomed in Central City and grows closer to her cousin Caitlin Snow, makes close friends, and eventually falls in love with Barry Allen. When she discovers that things are not..normal, will she try to discover what is really going on? Will she risk losing happiness and being in the dark in exchange for a dangerous, secretive, and threatening lifestyle? She discovers two sides to life. One of safety and one of adventure, but once she makes a choice, the other will be gone in a blink. // The Flash - Season One // Disclaimer: I do not own any of the DC Comics characters, any of the CW's The Flash, Arrow, or Legends of Tomorrow characters, storylines, and dialogue. I only own Natalie Reed, my other characters and their storylines. Also, I do not own any of the gifs. started: 17 May, 2015 ended: 30 August, 2015 [Unedited] cover by LillianCarrol

[based on season one of The Flash] || book one of three || At the time Central City's own Barry Allen discovers he has the ability to run faster than the speed of sound, a woman from his past, Parker Sylas, returns to her hometown. Scoring jobs at both the CCPD and S.T.A.R. Labs, the two were destined to cross paths again, this time, in a way unlike ever before. started: october 8th 2014 ended: september 13th 2015

"Close your eyes while I put my arms around you and make you unbreakable." _____ "Every great story has a great beginning." My name is Altesa Blake. Two years ago, my parents, two of the few most influentional and important people in Central City, were murdered, but the terrible crime was covered up by a story for the press - they said it was an accident. A year after their death, my brother dissapeared. Soon after that, I decided to follow his footsteps. When I ran away, I tried living my life to the fullest. But it was hard, since my ex best friend was trying to find me and her father was a cop. After two months of hiding in Starling City, I met Oliver Queen. We helped eachother and forged a bond too strong to break. Finally I learnt that life isn't always fair and that you have to fight and work to get what you want - and you have to have the courage to take it. But as soon as I thought I started a new life, a job offer presented itself - I was invited to work at S.T.A.R. labs, the best laboratories in the Cities. Unfortunately, they were operating in Central City - the city that I ran from. In the past year, I was searching for a great, new begining far away from Central City, but it was my fate that I got it when I returned to my first home. My story began the day I got hit by lightning. Because after that, my life changed completely. And I met Barry Allen.