“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” - Marilyn Monroe - Brooke had the perfect life for a 17 year old girl. She didn't have many friends, just one best friend and a loving boyfriend, but that's all she needed. When her dad moves her family half way across the world, it all changes. She meets people that change her for the better, she uncovers secrets that were made for her to know and most importantly, she learns to move on from the past. In a life full of friendship, betrayal and love Brooke learns one of the most important things to know. Everything that happens in life, even the smallest things, are all for a reason.

By The Sea: Poems Of Love, Longing, And Lust Copyright 2013-2014 by FENG ZHOU All rights reserved. Is there a more romantic destination than a beach? Is there a more exquisite experience than the journey of love and passion? The road of loving and being loved is one we will all walk. Once Cupid’s arrows have hit, all we want is to escape the ordinary and live a romantic, beautiful, and carefree life with our partner. That’s why the Poet has chosen that endless ocean horizon to travel alongside. With the sun beaming down and your lover by your side, it is nothing short of paradise. But life is short, and good times are like the dusk: It doesn’t last forever. Within these pages are a collection of romantic poems penned on sandy beaches, straight from the heart. Yet these verses don’t just offer beautiful words, but also a chance to relive your most passionate moments. So gather your lover close, delve inside, and discover how high desire can soar, how vibrant the oceans are, and how poignant love poems can be!

Wattpad Featured Short Story! I am sure that I’m not ready. But when will I be? She’s gone. Nothing will be the same again. Nothing will be right. Waiting won’t change that so I might as well play. Right? I’d rather lose myself in the game. After Mike's young wife dies suddenly he fights through nine innings to find her within his love of the game. If you like this story, please consider leaving a review on GoodReads at: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17927714-nine Published in four parts, August 26, 27, 28 and 29th!