A 2019 Watty Winner. For fans of Allison Pataki and Philippa Gregory, THE NYMPH OF VERSAILLES is based on the true story of Madame Montespan's rise and fall at the court of King Louis XIV. Being the Sun King's mistress is a coveted position in a court full of greedy courtiers vying for power and Athénaïs de Montespan won't let anything stand in the way of her stealing the king's heart-not even poison. When the king's interest in his mistress Louise begins to wane, Montespan sees the position as a possible escape from her husband's mounting debts and loveless marriage. Her strained friendship with Louise doesn't stop her from charming the king. However keeping his heart is tricky in a court full of plotting beauties eager to have him for themselves, especially with her jealous husband bent on ending her seduction. Then her children's governess becomes an unexpected rival for the king's heart and the only woman who can contend with Montespan. With the court swirling with rumors of poison, Montespan finds herself caught in the web of accusations. Her position with the king begins to crumble as she fights to hold on to the life she's built. Without the king's love, she fears she will lose everything as she falls from grace.

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As the name suggests, this is me penning down my thoughts. You can find them on my Instagram handle too. If you like what you read do vote, share and comment, being appreciated for your work feels good Rankings as of 27/04/2020 #6 in Poems #15 in Stories #14 in Writing #18 in Quotes #3 in Quote Of The Day as of 26/07/2020

Andy Clark is the new girl, not only did she fly across the world from American to Britain to attend university but she also did it alone. Moving in to apartment 24B would be fun, new roommates and eventually new friendships... so she thought. But when a misunderstanding about her nickname 'Andy' leads her new roommates into thinking she's a guy she has to make a decision. There are only two options: suck it up and live with three extremely attractive and not to mention arrogant guys or be homeless. Basically she doesn't have a choice. So what happens when all three boys start falling for her? Three guys. One girl. One apartment. ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ Warning: inappropriate language occasionally creeps up and also the occasional grammar mistake and not too mention the steamy make outs that can become explicit. ©️ quirkyteen101 2017

|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston

A non-fiction short story about learning to believe in yourself even when it seems no one else does.

(COMPLETED) (UNDER MAJOR EDITING) (SARAH AND JAYS STORY COMING SOON) I look at Shane and glare at him. "I hate you, you know. You're suppose to be my best friend not my body guard!" I practically yell He starts walking towards me, determination in every step. I back away hitting a wall behind me. "You're my best friend" he says angrily "and I'm not going to let some jerk hurt you!" I frown "well I can defend myself Shane. I know how to, I'm not stupid!" "Guys like that don't deserve girls like you!" "I get to choose who I like, not you!" "No" he says "I'm not going to let you. Either you break up with him or. . ." "Or what!" I challenge looking into his blue eyes He stares at me with a hazed expression. "Or this" he says backing me against the wall and slamming his lips on mine . . . *** Authors note- I wrote this when I was 15 years old!so don't judge it too harshly! Please vote and comment! Please enjoy! Slowly editing! -Shout out too@najiyakavungal for the awesome new cover!!

"What the hell are you-" Taylor's angry bark was cut off by a loud gunshot. His face went deathly pale, and Liana's heart slammed against her ribcage. It took all her willpower not to bolt. The deer crumpled on its side, red blossoming from its neck. Liana shrank behind a rock, and her voice was barely a murmur as she whispered. "They're here."

At the age of eighteen, everyone's blood changes colour. Whether it becomes blue, green or otherwise, the colour is either hereditary or a random, biological selection. However, when Pearl Damocles discovers that her blood is colourless - in a society where people are segregated by blood colour -, she travels to an institute for people like her with a handsome yet mysterious man named, Malik Ahmed. After months of training and planning - with a team of quirky, newfound friends and trained militants by her side - she decides begins to hatch a plan. One to bring everyone together, and abolish the inequality of the blood colours.

Just a short poem