Alexandra "Alex" Watson is the younger sister of John Watson. She comes to stay with him and Sherlock Holmes after escaping from her abusive boyfriend. Slowly, but surely, the two of them become closer. And maybe, just maybe, there's something there that wasn't there before. Disclaimer: I own nothing except for Alex, David, and maybe a few more things that will pop up later. Sherlock, John, and everything/one else belongs to Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. A/N: This was written three years before season four premiered, so things are gonna differ A LOT. If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad (excluding websites like fanfiction.net and AO3--in that case please contact me immediately so I can deal with the plagiarism.) you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attck. If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe form, please got to jackskellingtonrulz5's Wattpad page. Thank you.

© Carey Decevito, 2013 At 24 years old, Erica Pattinson never saw herself as a victim. Trapped in an abusive marriage where she is beaten, demeaned and suffers every type of torment imaginable, she tries to find an out-an escape. When Thomas (Tom) Clarke rolls into town and discovers that his best friend's wife is in the hospital after a terrible "fall", he knows that something is amiss. The two never expected for Erica's husband to refuse her freedom or the fact that hero and survivor would develop more than a simple friendship in this thrilling tale of love and courage.

For single mother Sam Martin, her life is broken, derailed by a history of abuse, broken dreams, and an ex-husband who refuses to take no for an answer. But all that changes when she meets Erik Maystrom and his widowed sister, Olivia. Suddenly, life becomes a much better place, made even better when Sam learns that Erik holds a special piece of her past. But what happens when she can't let go of her imperfections and hidden scars? Can she find true love and acceptance with Erik, or will she return to the life she always knew, unable to let go of the past that has long kept her rooted in regret? Liz Durano © Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. #ProjectWomanUp

My name is Brent Parks and I have just about driven my girlfriend Rena to her limits. In a few days, she will take my life. I can't necessarily blame her because I have abused her on and off during our relationship. Before I met her, I faced my own demons - for years, I suffered violence at the hands of my father. I am not trying to make excuses but I hope you will understand that there is another side to this story, a side I would like to tell you about.... This Novella can be read independently from "Living With The Choices We Make" however, it contains references to the main story and it would be beneficial to read both for completeness. Authors Note: This is a story about child abuse and domestic violence and tells the story from the eyes of an abuser as a reminder what can happen to children who suffer violence at the hands of their parents. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright@2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @Lucyface

When Rena meets Brent, he is a dream come true. He is a real gentleman, funny, caring and even her overly protective father likes him. But then, she discovers a different side of Brent - a violent side that scares her. Promising that this had been a one time slip up, she forgives him. After all, he is the love of her life. She dosn't see the signs -- the controlling, the alienation from her friends and dad, the obsession he has with her. She is like putty in his hands. Over time, she learns about the Cycle of Abuse the hard way and she even tries to break free. But in the end, she only sees one way out and it will likely cost her everything. Best Ranking: #2 in ChickLit Winner of the 1st Corner Booth contest Authors Note: This is a story about domestic violence and can be disturbing at times. Even though the people in this book are fictional, abuse at the hands of a loved one is real. It is something that can happen to any of us, even to teenagers like Rena. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright©2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @lucyface Image "Girl"; courtesy of Rolands Lakis

THIS IS THE SEQUEL OF "LIVING WITH THE CHOICES WE MAKE". THE BLURB BELOW CONTAINS SPOILERS AND I RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THE BOOKS IN SEQUENCE. The enemy is always just around the corner... After her release from jail, Rena is trying to piece her life back together. Just when things seem to be getting better, old wounds are torn open by none other than Brent's father -- Ryan Parks. He's not only set on putting her behind bars for killing his beloved son but also attempts to take the one thing away from her that has been keeping her sane. Confronted with the nightmares of her past, Rena's battle starts all over again. Yet, on the other side of the country, another woman is fighting her own wars. On the surface, Charlotte Parks is just one of Ryan's many minions but deep down, she holds a secret that could be the key to Rena's redemption. When their two worlds collide in the fight for the one thing they want the most, they have to make a choice; and that choice will alter their lives forever. Authors Note: This story contains topics about child abuse and domestic violence as well as important social issues such as discrimination, dangers of alcohol, drug abuse and date rape. Please do not read this book if you find any of these topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright@2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @Lucyface

River, the sexiest big lady in the city of Atlanta, has a major issue. Her addiction to sex. Her issue stops once she comes into contact someone and something.

Under Wings of Grace Seventeen-year-old Robin Elliott's life is thrown into total disarray when her parents are killed in a car crash which was no accident. Now, her parents' killers chase after her, determined to silence the only witness and keep their secrets buried. Robin must decide if putting her life in jeopardy, to find justice for her parents' and their victims, is worth destroying the new hope she found with her new foster family. In the end, she may never get the chance to find out when the murderers are closing in. Copyright©2015 by Melody Shalurne All rights reserved Copy my story, and I will send Brent and Ryan Parks from @SallyMasonxxx's 'Living With The Choices We Make' and 'Road to Recovery' after you! Okay, I'm just kidding, but please, don't copy my work. Thank you. :) Cover by @LucyFace Please go check out her stories! She is an amazing author and cover illustrist. (FYI: I just made up that word. *Jazz hands*) Highest Ranking #160 in Chicklit! Thank you immensely to all the spoken and silent readers who have gotten this story to where it is!

"Your my Slave & always will be" my boyfriend Slim tells me.The hardest part of being a woman...is feeling like your not one.feeling like your more of animal then even a human being.My body gets beats like one.it gets scarred and neglected like one.Every single day I wake up next to this disgrace called a man.He not just any man,he is my master.He puts so much bruises and scars on my body I'm slowly breaking down each day.Slim and I met at a poetry club downtown.I fell in love with him after 6 months of talking and dating. He proposed to me but that's when the signs of his violence started showing.The signs of his cold heart started becoming more clearer to me.Why didn't I escape when it first started happening? It was too late for me, he had already locked me in. Now here I am, trying to break free from a man who is impossible to break free from. But to save myself, I have to end him right? Read on about my story.Copy righted.[THIS STORY DOES CONTAIN SEXUAL SCENES AND ALOT OF PROFANITY] you have been warned [This is Copyrighted to Tyvia Wilson 2014 ©]