In the fall of 2007, a quirky, sensitive girl named Hannah had a crush on an insensitive jerk. And I was her father. In the summer of 1984, a quirky, sensitive girl named Emily had a crush on an insensitive jerk. And I was that jerk. Loosely based on a true story (well, several, actually) "The Idiot Who Ran Into A Tree" is a comedic, bittersweet tale of parenting, teen angst, summer camp and a quarrelsome oak. All the names have been changed. The nicknames, however, have stayed the same.

Ten very short science fiction stories by Deborah Walker. Now a featured collection on Wattpad. First Foot: What will the New Year bring when you're a very long way from home? Aunty Merkel: Aunty Merkel never brings a present to a wedding; she brings something better Glass Future: How do you live when you know the future?

Since drabbles are a popular form, I'm making a place to store mine. I'm changing this to op ed pieces in 100 words. Occasionally (like the first part), some fiction will leak in. But I'll quarantine it with quotes and some non-fiction words around it.

"Dubliners" is a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce. They form a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century.

Need help figuring out Wattpad? Need help perfecting your writing skill? This is a jumble of tips I've gathered from my time on Wattpad as well as all of my years as an avid reader and English major. People tell me they're helpful. Perhaps they'll help you.

If you think it's hard to win back the one that got away, try doing it while you're taking over her family's company. To save the firm his father built, ambitious CEO Hal Mercer has to initiate a hostile takeover of industry giant D'Arville Industries. Owned by the family of the only woman he's ever loved, Kate certainly isn't going to stand by and let him destroy her family's empire. If only she'd have dinner with him, he could make her understand his intentions. If Hal fails, it's his family's company that's doomed, his employees who'll lose their jobs. He can't let that happen, but Hal isn't used to having everyone counting on him like this. Problem is, it's becoming less clear which is more important to him-winning the corporate battle of his life or the heart of the woman he loves. --- Full novel now available. Votes and comments always appreciated. Thanks for reading!

Beautiful and young Amalthea's (Am) life changed the day King Ataro discovered her in the woods. She is a charming maiden that lives with her mother (Jocelyn) in a modest village in the woods of Abhainn Kingdom. Amalthea is gifted with a spell bound voice that enchants more than one... Including Prince Alasther, a handsome duke (Lord Roderick) and her stunning best friend, Maik. But the road of love is not always easy to take... And being a teenager in the Middle Ages is a hard task, more over if you become noticeable and desired by the most gorgeous three gentlemen in the kingdom. Amalthea will experience the situations regarding to love- and hormones- every girl must deal with. She will face deceive, hate, jealousy, pride and even death. Am will have to decide whom will rule her heart... and believe me, it will be a tough decision...

There is nothing left. Cities have collapsed, forests have burnt, minds have been warped into insanity. And humanity is to blame. The few struggling survivors are taken in by the facility, an organisation that promises prosperity in this dead world. But they lied. Tala escaped the cold clutches of the facility's compounds, and hiding in the cement tatters of towns and skyscrapers with a ragged collection of survivors, she stayed out of their grasp. Until this day. Until the day she wakes up; cold, clean, and without an idea who she is. In the compound. And suddenly, she isn't sure if the ground is real anymore. Nor the sky. She isn't sure her mind is her own. Until she meets Nox.

Ever wonder what it takes to do business in Asia? How do Asian business executives behave and think? Do you want to create a business from scratch in under 24 hours? If so, this is your guide. This book is a compilation of over one hundred business interactions spanning 3 generations, 6 countries, and 19 cities. We will examine business practices and cultures in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Ultimately, this book will give you the tools to engage and lure sharks of all sizes, from the lowly sales rep to the mighty Fortune 500 CEO. Learn how to survive KTV, export goods, kiss ass, and ultimately prosper in the most hostile and exciting business environments in the pacific rim.