An hourglass was once used to show the passage of time, a tiny vile consisting of two glass bulbs connected vertically by a narrow neck which allowed for the trickle of sand from the upper bulb to the lower. An object of delicate beauty it demonstrated to the world what many feared most in life. Time running out. While what it represented was feared, none could ever look away as the sprinkle of sand moved silently into the lower bulb, filling as the top emptied. There was something majestically tranquil about how easily the sand slipped through the opening. And while an hourglass is most alluring to us, it still stands by its purpose. Our time will run out, no matter what we do to try and stop it. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "She belongs with us, we're taking her back." his voice was harsh, a spit of fire to his words and I felt its flame run down my spine. I didn't reply because while I knew there was logic to his words I couldn't stop the curl of fury like a snake slithering up my body as the claim shot through my head, untamed. She is mine, she belongs to me. "Come get her." I invited, the threat evident in my voice and I heard him scoff in return. "You have asked for what is coming, Fox." he snarled down the phone before hanging up and I felt it in the pit of my stomach. Our time was up. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

"I love how this book is turning out!😍 Not cliche at all!" - i_hatecliche "We might live next door to each other," Haley said, "but we don't live in the same world." Hooking her fingers around her backpack straps, she walked away from Jace. She had barely gone a few steps before he was at her side again. "What makes you believe we don't live in the same world?" he asked. "As far as I can tell, we do." "No, we don't. I'm...me and you're Jace Cortez. The dream of every girl. The friend to every guy. The star of the school. Girls. Sports. You're the ultimate player." "It sounds like you have a preconceived notion of who I am." "And it's one that has yet to be proven wrong." From books and a lifetime of sitting on the sidelines, Haley is convinced she knows how the world works, specifically high school. Everyone has a label and a box they fit in. This knowledge, paired with parents who are fighting, a brother leaving soon for college and a best friend who moved away has made her decide to never get involved. It will take being forced to work with her fellow juniors on a project, a boy next door with a infectious smile, a star gazer with an adorable puppy, and an unlikely pair of fangirls to make her see how truly wrong she was about everything. "IT'S NOT CLICHÉ!!!" - Moria987 "This is the reason y I keep coming back to this book...It's simply a breathtaking journey" - mariyamsajorawala "I don't usually comment but this is one of the best books I've read here. I love the fact that it's realistic and focuses on things that really hinder human interaction, perceptions and stereotypes." - yurfavegal "just gets better and better. How are all your characters 3D! Like this writing is so beautiful" - CrazyStarChick "Reading it for the second time, and the book still brings a smile to my face 😆" - grumpymood "She's practically Carter's twin 😂😂" - Guardian_21 #1 Breakingcliches #1 Arrogant #6 in Teen Romance

As it turns out, the man Andy fell in love with is more of a mystery than she first thought. When they give their relationship another chance, it's not long before Lex's secrets begin to unravel, threatening their happily ever after. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Heartbroken and miserable, Andrea is trying to get over the man she thought was the love of her life. Seeing Lex at work nearly every day makes it impossible to heal, but the idea of never seeing him again is even worse. Just when she thinks there's no hope of mending their relationship, things take an unexpected turn. Life keeps pushing them together and neither of them has the strength to fight their feelings, even if they know it won't be easy. As complications get in their way, their resolve to find happiness together is tested. Andrea wants to believe a love this deep can survive anything, but can things really work out given how different the two are? • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Previously a Paid Story. Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022. [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]] Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Cannot be read as a standalone. Previously titled Below the Lines.

Royce "Alpha" Parker has never wanted a relationship. He is content to simply have one night stands and stray away from love. That is until he meets Coralee Nichols, the shy, sweet woman who he is compelled to protect from her own family. The only problem is she is the daughter of The Grimm Dragon's worst enemy.

"I really don't know about this" Heather muttered as the two girls walked into the bar. "Come on it will take your mind off things" Erin smiled at Heather draping her arm over her shoulder "and you never know someone might catch your eye" "Erin you know I'm not ready to meet anyone. I'm just focusing on me and summer and trying to get back into work" Heather sighed. "Just try and let your hair down just for a couple of hours" she said passing Heather a beer. "I can try but I can't promise I won't put a downer on things. Not with how I'm feeling" Heather muttered as she downed the bottle. "Gimme a whiskey, hold the ice and make it a triple" --- Heather Jamison had been through hell over the last year and still hadn't regained control yet. There was a dark cloud looming over her and as fast as she tried she couldn't seem to get her head above water whilst trying to make sure her daughter had everything she needed to live a normal life. What will happen when she meets Adam Ruzek? Will he managed to break through the walls Heather has built.

After having her heart broken by the boy she'd been in love with her whole life, Brimmy Somell decides to take a little...vacation. Little does she know, it turns out to be much more permanent than she had originally thought. After meeting tall, sexy, and mysterious Marcello Pietro, Brimmy finds herself having to make a life-changing decision and putting herself in a dangerous position she'd never imagined to be in. °•°●°•°●°•°●°•° "I love you." He says with no hesitation. It takes a moment for my hazy mind to catch up. I'm still in a daze, mesmerized by his perfections, and the deep dimple set in his cheek. I blink, "What?" "Don't make me say it again." He says, sounding frustrated, but I catch the hint of embarassment in his voice as he runs his hand through his hair and takes a step back. I grab a hold of the neckline to his shirt and yank him back within close proximity of me. "What if I want you to say it again?" I ask, studying his eyes. "Isn't it enough that I said it once?" He scowls, trying to pull back, but I restrain him from doing so. "Nope. Just say it one more time and I'll be satisfied." I state bravely, feeling a boost of confidence I didn't have earlier. He glances down, then looks back up into my eyes, allowing me to spot the vulnerability and uncertainty he feels. "I love you." He says, putting more strength in his voice than he looks to have. I grin, pulling him in for a kiss, but right before I do, I say the one phrase that will seal my fate, "I love you too, big, bad mafia boss." ••••• The story may be rough but the comment section makes up for it. ••••• Word count: 51,173 ••••• Written and published 2018-2019

Ava Munson spent her whole life trying to get away from the only life she knew; the club, and she did. What happens when the past comes back in the most unlikely of ways? *This is a recreation of my Ava/Opie OC. I do not own any characters or plots from Sons of Anarchy that I choose to use. I do own my OC. Foul language will be used throughout this story.*

Haylee Reanor is a very successful woman at the age of 24 she built her own company from the ground up. Connor Luca took over his fathers business at 27, even though he had other plans with his life. Both Haylee and Connor have a painful past with only a few people knowing the truth about what really happened with them. Do you really recover from a broken heart? One thing they both knew. They both knew that love sucked.

Standing by her door He thumped the door. "Voight you in there" He shouted. No answer. "Right I'm done messing" Hank sighed before shoulder barging the door taking it off the hinges. "Chicago P.D" He shouted through the house. "Clear" Lindsay shouted. Walking into the living room with his gun raised he chocked back tears. The place was smashed, there was obvious a struggle. "Hold up guys I got blood" He shouted. Voight and Ruzek go way bank. A friendship that had formed in the kindergarten playground had stood the test of time so far. Through getting through police academy to the daily life in intelligence. Their friendship was fire. But since the day Heather Voight was kidnapped. Adam Ruzek started to question whether he should come clean about his feelings.