*COMPLETED* Fresh out of foster care Maya Scott is finally ready to live life on her own terms, she has her own apartment, a job that she loves, and three great friends she's ready to crush her senior year. Not one for attention or affection, she's content with being alone and doesn't need, or want anyone. Or at least she thought she didn't until she met Nick. With two absent parents and a mansion all to himself, Nick Ainsworth has learned to live alone. He's found solace in fixing cars and hanging out with his two best friends. Surrounded by people who are only focused on material possessions and their social status, he feared that he would never meet someone who understood him. Until he met Maya. *This is a standalone novel, but for an introduction to other characters, you may want to read East Chapel Academy first.

Time was standing annoyingly still and I think I may have forgotten how to properly breathe. "Panda you have to come sit down pacing is not going to-" pushing my hand out I stopped him from saying anything. I stopped him from confirming the knowledge that there is nothing I can do to make this better. I pulled at my hair ripping a couple of strands out in the process. I hated the white walls and fluorescent lights that adorned this place. The squeaky sound that could be heard whenever anyone walked and right now I was causing a lot of squeaking. The strong smell of disinfectant burning my nose but none of it matter right now not any of it. "Where is he?" I heard the voice and my blood immediately started to boil. "You did this" was the last thing I said before I flew and was on top of his mom hitting her wildly. So much for not liking confrontation.

A black, business owner of a small New York City bakery, Danielle has achieved success. She owns her own home, has traveled the world and is only 26 years old. Even with all her successes, she remains compassionate and selfless. The only thing she hasn't been quite successful in is her love life. Enter in Derek. Derek is a handsome white male also living in New York City. His beauty however, is buried under dirty brown, shoulder length hair, a full beard and clothes that haven't been washed in years. He's been homeless since he was 16. Now he's 28. After being constantly harassed by shop owners and police officer and moved from place to place, Derek finds a new place in the alleyway behind a bakery. As the New York winter begins to roll in, Danielle's compassionate persona moves her to do things most people wouldn't.

**Highest Ranks**: #1 in BodyPositive #40 in ChickLit "Beauty has no weight limit." Standing at a height of 5'9 and weighing 220lbs, Lennon Jennings has been a victim of bullying all her life. That led her to being an anti-social freak who remained silent and went down a dark path. Fast foward a couple years and she's starting college. Then everything flips. She now has suitors fawning over her. Johnny Masters, a charming and mysterious classmate. Kane Washington, all around golden boy on a fast track to the NFL. And Duke Peters, the literal definition of the big cheese on campus. Follow Lennon as she navigates through a twilight zone of changes featuring long lasting friendships, racial tensions, jealous females, fluffy romance and self discovery. "You are imperfect, permanently, and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful." **Rated PG-13 for some adult themes/minor sexual content and adult language. Some trigger warnings in later chapters that mention suicide, racial slurs, bullying and body disorders.**

"I love you." I stared at my phone screen not being able to move, my eyes fixated to the screen with disbelief. A few seconds later another text came in and another. "Hey babe? You there?" "Zoey? Please reply me ):" What was I supposed to say? I missed him, the fact that I actually wished he was right beside me and I'd hug him till he was breathless and kiss him over and over again, confessing my undying love for him -over my fat dead body. Even though I've had feelings for him and he constantly flirted with me openly lately, I was not brave enough to tell him. To tell him that I loved him too.

52 CHAPTERS. (COMPLETED) Savannah Isabelle Romano is a 25 year old doctor who spent her entire life being abused emotionally, mentally and physically by her parents yet she still sees the positive in everything. She's so pure and kind-hearted that even if you run her over, she'd still smile sweetly at you. Owning the top best hospital in the city, she's happy to spend the majority of her time there, helping people. But what happens when life takes a turn and throws her into an unfortunate situation of forced marriage? That too with Adam Ronan Avenetti, a 28 year old 'most wanted' bachelor and a successful CEO. He has everything, looks, power, money, a great supporting family and a beautiful GIRLFRIEND whom he loves a lot. He will stop at nothing to make his 'wife's' life a living hell. Little did he know, she's been through hell and back her entire life. Join their journey of hatred, secrets, pain, happiness and promises. Will this marriage work? Read to find out! **** "I don't love you, get that through your thick skull. You're nothing but a fucking burden on me. I'm not tied down to you. Do whatever the fuck you want and stay away from me." he spat venomously and climbed up the stairs. I stood there, frozen for a while but gulped and composed myself. I'll win him over, my love is enough for the both of us. I won't give up easily. STARTING DATE: 02/22/2019 ENDING DATE: 09/26/2019 #1 in contract (10/29/19) #4 in forced marriage (10/29/19) #2 in contract (12/08/19) #1 in contract (01/28/20) #6 in contract (10/31/21) #18 in Billionaire (06/20/22) #5 in Contract (07/04/22) #2 in Office (16/05/23)

When Franny learns why former popular boy Tyler fell from grace, she gets thrown head-first into his dangerous world but also closer to his timid heart. ***** Eighteen-year-old Tyler Madden used to have everything. He was captain of the football team, popular, high achiever, and was set to have a successful career. But when a secret too hard to handle comes to light, he turns to underground fighting to deal with the pain. Now, he's in too deep. And when Francesca Howard befriends him at school in the hopes of figuring out what went wrong, she unknowingly gets pulled into the criminal world he's now stuck in. As the two find comfort in each other, they find themselves faced with their impending future and trying to get Tyler out alive. Content/Trigger Warning: this story contains scenes pertaining to drug use, substance abuse, and violence. [#1 in teen fiction, romance and action]

When Charlotte agrees to fake date bad boy Mason to make her best friend and secret crush, Ben, jealous, she thinks it will be a simple arrangement. The rules are clear and she's certain of her goal: make Ben fall in love with her. So why does it seem like the lines always blur when Mason is around? *** Charlotte Anderson has secretly been in love with her best friend, Ben Hathaway, since childhood, though he's never seen her as anything but the girl next door. After witnessing Ben kissing another girl at a party, a heartbroken Charlotte accidentally admits her crush to notorious bad boy Mason Reed... who also happens to be one of Ben's closest friends. But Mason isn't going to tell Charlotte's secret; instead, he suggests they fake a relationship to make Ben jealous. They create a set of strict rules for the arrangement: no kissing when Ben isn't around, no sex, and no falling in love. But as their fake relationship progresses, and Mason's walls break down, Charlotte finds herself questioning her true feelings for both boys, and wondering if some rules are meant to be broken-especially when it comes to love. [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Gillian Goulet (This story is a standalone title in the Dependency series) [[Wattpad Editors Choice: June 2021]]

April is a big girl who knows how to handle herself. Growing up with two older brothers she learned you either fight back or get pushed over. Her kind heart and boyish ways instantly gets her put into the friend zone. Not that she doesn't like having friends. It just be nice to have a boyfriend too. Aden spends most of his time isolated from everyone in school. He just want to make the grades and get through highschool. He doesn't care about making friends or high school crushes. Worlds collide when Aden and April are partnered up for school project. Neither is what the other is expecting but maybe that's a good thing.

She was comfortable in herself. Everything was peferctly imperfect. Being raised alongside her schizo bro and baby sis by a single mom and peek-a-boo dad, meant that she had to grow up real quick. He basically didn't give a fuck. All he wants is to get outta the hood ASAP. Without a tag on his toe or cuffs on his wrists. Life happens and they meet. They could be the best of friends or the worst of enemies.