In this futuristic novella, Lace Heavensmall is trapped at her high school during Freak Week, a global warming side effect that makes weather -- and people -- act completely nuts. Written by: Grace Helbig and YOU Want your chapter to be included? Check back each Thursday for a new "Writing With Grace" episode and chapter prompt. Make sure to tag your submission with #WritingWithGrace. Read the full Rules & Regs on the @writingwith profile page!

✯ A new student. A whole new outlook on life. ✯ "So, do you want to start a band?" //an Andy Biersack x Reader story (High School AU)//

Full version of Second Edition available on Amazon and via Kindle Unlimited. Chris Sinclair fades under a dark cloud after losing his mother to cancer. On the cusp of adulthood, he doesn't know where he should go or how to get there. But watching life pass him by was never the plan, and when he is forced to attend a concert in an attempt to coax him out of his shell, he discovers that life might have more to offer. Dante Heron holds the audience between his delicate bow and the tips of his fingers. He plays the violin as if every heart is his to command, but the discipline needed to perfect his skills has left him with nothing to spare. He's a fire that burns too bright or not at all-unpredictable and demanding. When Chris is unexpectedly offered a job to travel around Europe as Dante's assistant, or 'friend', he surprises himself by accepting. Their journey barely starts before Chris realizes he's in over his head. Every step along the way is fraught with tension, and the farther they go, the closer they veer to a breaking point. Invisible strings are at play, stitched into Dante's life by those who should have taught him how to love. Perhaps Chris is right to be afraid, but sometimes, what you fear the most is what you can't afford to lose.

“Check” Katherine says as she moves her Queen into a position where she can take my King. “Damn it. Hey! I thought you were teaching me to play! Not kicking my ass!” I complain as I move my King out of danger. She sticks her tongue out at me, and smiles. Chasing down another one of my pieces and taking it off the board. She looks longingly at the chair next to her while I ponder my next move. “I know how you feel” I say, not taking my eyes off the board. The boys have been at interviews all day, leaving us at the bus because none of the interviewers wanted us there. We’ve had the Telly on next to us, playing the interviews so we can watch the boys. Katherine watches them as I move my piece. I flick my eyes to the chair next to me. Wishing Niall was there. Katherine sighs and turns back to the board. She smiles and takes the piece I just moved. I growl and turn my attention to the sounds of the interviewer asking Niall a question. “Niall, honey how’s the relationship going?” He smiles and looks into the camera, as if he knows that I’m watching “It’s amazing. I love him very much”. I melt inside and smile at the picture of him. “Are you getting a lot of hate for it?” His smile drops “Yes” his voice is barely audible. “That’s a shame love, but maybe the fans are right?” “What?!” Niall and I yell at the same time. “What do you mean by that?” Niall snarls, Zayn puts a hand on his shoulder to hold him back. “Well… isn’t it a little early for love?” “Not for me” Niall’s voice is tight. “I think the fans just want to make sure you’re happy” Niall scoffs “Yeah, sure, well, a message to them. I’m happy”. I sit back in my chair as Katherine leans forward in hers, staring at the screen. I grab my phone and send a quick text to Niall. ‘Don't listen to them babe, you are everything I've ever needed <3’