in which a girl hears what society says and tries to meet society's expectations

[Highest rank so far: #46 in short story] "It didn't matter that I was getting all A's on my report card. It didn't matter that I could read a book in less than two days. It didn't matter that I could perfect oil painting techniques. It didn't matter that I had a healthy diet and tried my best to exercise. None of it mattered. Simply because I had one unwanted characteristic called fat." *** This is one girl's story. From her point of view. No exaggerations, no extra, no lies, no holding back this time. When she looks in the mirror she sees nothing but her failure. She hears nothing but the ear shattering sound of opinions from everyone. Everything is targeted to her. Everything is wrong with her. WARNING: This story contains a view of the mind of one insecure female. This focuses on body image and shaming and touches upon topics of eating disorders. (cover picture is not mine, but belongs to the respective owner.)

Kara Foxx is your average small town girl. Jace Phillips is your average skater boy. They both have two things in common. They both live in the same small town and attend the same school. But yet, they don't know each other. Can stick-notes and skateboards bring them together? Cover by:BFHwillkillyouu

Taylor has always been the outcast. She sits alone at lunch and hardly ever talks to her peers. Spiraling into the world of depression and self harm, she believes that her life is worthless. She hasn't had a friend for years. That is until the new boy, Rhys, befriends her. And as their friendship gets stronger, Rhys will be put to the ultimate test to save Taylor from herself. Will he be able to show her the beauty in life? Will he be able to save her?

*SIDENOTE: (((written by my 12 year old self)) Though this is a book full of errors, short parts, and cliches, it helped a few hundred young teens out there, and that is why I decided to keep it. If you still want to continue on reading and bare with the story then I hope you enjoy. xx ____________________ 17 year old Alexis Shields is your shy, typical girl you see at school. She likes when people know her for the "shy girl." Because being shy, can have some advantages, too. Little did they know, she's the Post-It Note Girl. Yep, the mysterious person who leaves inspirational quotes on everyone's locker. Meet James Logan. The schools rebel, and jock gets a bit curious on who this Post-It Note Girl is, so he decides to to his English Project on her. Oh yeah- did I mention he's also a bully. Which also happens to bully, Alexis Shields and makes her life like a living hell? But what happens when he finds out that Alexis is the Post-It Girl? Little did he know he's getting more, than what he bargained for..

Apart, they were corrosive. Together, they were explosive. And somehow, they are forced to navigate the inbetween. - A story where two childhood sweethearts broke each other, wondering if they could ever be fixed again. ~ Firecracker ~ * UNEDITED *

** #2 in WATTYAWARDS** ** #24 in FUNNY!** **#3 in SHORT STORY** I whipped around to smell the scent of pine, cigarettes, and mint. Amused grey eyes shined, and dark, shaggy, brown hair filled my vision. His hands were in his low, dark jeans, and his muscled chest puffed out of his white t-shirt, and black leather jacket. His smirk made me tense up. "You." I glared. "Me." He smiled. The one person who could piss me off in a split second, the person who was the sole reason I am who I am today was leaning against one of the navy blue lockers. The atomic bomb just exploded in my life. And his name is Roman Quinn. DISCLAIMER: I wrote this when I was a good 12 years old. There are plot holes, spelling and grammar errors. However, this is the first thing I've ever written and somehow I am STILL proud of it and the grateful for anyone who laughed. (Even if it was just once). Viewer Discretion is Advised.

"As I sat on the toilet, I realized how badass I was being. First of all, I (kind of) broke into Walmart; Second, I was (kind of) plotting to steal toilet paper; and third, I was doing all this while a hurricane was brewing outside." Ellie wanted a quick trip to Walmart to buy some toilet paper for her mom. A minute in, a minute out. Instead, she got locked in. With her secret love, of course.

A part of her always showed in her paintings, he could read them like a story. A part of him always showed in his drawings, she could read them like a story.