She wasn't supposed to wear a black dress today. So she didn't. ▪▪▪ [ Short Story #53 ]

in which he who is broken tries desperately to rip off the strings attached to the woman who left. all rights reserved 2016 LeiLani N [Cover by @lets-defeat-the-huns ] {Highest ranks: #6//shortstory & #7 sadromance} Warning :: If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. To read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to: [http://my.w.tt/UiNb/BVw6fwLuMz]

{ effervescence; n.: bubbles in a liquid } a whole world of blue and green above them as they spoke the things they never said which came out in bubbles and quickly disappeared in the water; up, up, up, while their lungs filled with water - up, down, floating - and they d r o w n e d | Teen Fiction Awards Winner in the Category Writing |

"Why jump?" "Do you know what another word for 'autumn' is?" she asked. He stayed silent. "Fall."

"If you could see your demons for what they are, you'd never let them anywhere near you. " Avery Payne is completely disgusted with her body. She'll do anything to be skinny like all the other girls at school - no matter the cost. What happens when exercising becomes dieting, and dieting turns into the deadly Anorexia? Avery is about to find that Anorexia, Bulimia, Depression, Suicide, and Anxiety are demons, quite literally. What if you could see these illnesses for what they were? What would they say to you? More importantly, what would you say back? Can Avery defeat Ana, or will it claim her life? [The Fighter's Series: Book 3] Highest Rank: #4 in Short Story (A/N: It is not necessary to read the other books in order to understand this one)

Corren's family is left shattered and in pieces after the suicide of Scott, Corren's brother. Six months later Corren has been in his third fight at school. His parents find this as an excuse to send him away, but Corren knows the real reason; they can't look him in the eye without seeing Scott. A new school, a new state, and a thousand miles away from home should mean a new start, but Corren is tired. He's tired of taking blades to his skin, he's done with his insomnia, and he's sick of feeling like Scott's death was his fault. Corren is without a doubt, tired of fighting. Drugs, love, family, friends. Being reckless is fun, but how far can you get before you're in too deep? Being this young, temptations are just begging for a chance! Will Corren win his battle, or is it too late for the boy with scars? [The Fighter's Series - Book 2] [Sequel to The Butterfly Effect]

What has pushed you to believe taking your life is the answer? Are you really going to do it? What happens when death isn't as peaceful as you expected? What if a Reaper gives you something of an ultimatum? Witness first-hand what your death has brought to those around you, or remain wandering as a lost soul until you reach the point of insanity. "You can take your life, but what about the people around you? Aren't you taking theirs too?" Emily nearly laughed again, the idea was so ridiculous, but when she went to answer... she found she couldn't respond. What happens to them? ____________________ Author's Note: If you're looking for a sign not to kill yourself, this is it. [The Fighter's Series - Book 1] Formerly titled: Emily's Suicide Highest Ranking: #1 Paranormal