A rose is always love, Some say a gift from above, But others often forget, As they sometimes do, Roses have thorns too.

"Let the punishment fit the crime." In this combination sci-fi/thriller piece, a senior goes on spring break in the Bahamas. It's everything she's been hoping for--drinks, dancing, and possibly going all the way with her boyfriend. But all of those plans are ruined when a stranger kidnaps her for his own purposes. It's a sad story that's become all too common for naive teenagers traveling in unfamiliar lands. In this world, criminals have a unique price to pay. The criminal justice system has evolved technology to punish predators in the most painful, yet most just, way possible. Every pain they've inflicted will be experienced in turn. But is it enough to bring about a change of heart in the most hardened evildoers? Here comes karma, and she is out for blood.

Liars? Truth Seekers? Murderers? It could be anyone! So which is which?

Udqu Unuhzow was an innocent tiger hybrid driving home to his house in Lily Rapids when he was ambushed and murdered at the young age of eighteen. The body was found two hours after the murder, with nothing but a body, a single bullet and a blood-coated handleless blade left at the scene. His case was another addition to the mystery of a cold-blooded killer who had begun his torment in town three months prior, Udqu's death making their murder count four. The only way to link them to the killer is the "H" found on victims' bodies. Every crime being committed seemed to produce almost no evidence, leaving the officers wondering what to do. That's when they hire detective Bria Stellicus, who has worked for five years in neighboring towns solving murder cases. Will her work be enough to prevent the death of more innocents, or will she find herself next on the death list? ******WARNING****** This story has numerous triggers throughout it, some examples being bodily gore, murder, attempted violence, assault, and numerous other components of mature content in respect to crimes. If you are not comfortable with details of gore, the visual of blood, or any form of extreme crimes, please do NOT read this story so as to not upset your sensitivity. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

I think it is important for someone to express themselves in some manner so they do not end up exploding. Writing does that for me. The main point is for you to understand that these words bear emotion. And that they are meant to be seen.

DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Cassandra Grahamber had lived her entire life by a rule book her parents had drilled into her brain. No back-chatting, no stealing, no fighting. She grew up to be oblivious to the things everyone-even her best friend, seemed to be doing. No smoking, no drifting, no sneaking out. But things changed when she stumbled into a black haired boy with his lips wrapped around a vodka bottle. Leon Woods had lived his entire life alone. Ever since he was a little boy, he was forced to become a man. No mother figure. No father figure. Nobody. He grew up to be a recurring nightmare that you couldn't and didn't want to get rid of. He was sex on two legs and he knew it. No mercy. No calm. No love. But things changed when a sudden girl waltzed into his life and forced him to show him his side of the world. All it took was four words, a girl tied down by a string, and a boy with a pair of blunt scissors. © 2017 by teenagetears Cover created by me

❝What if he didn't leave ... what if he disappeared?❞ highest rank: #27 in SS 1st place for Best Tragedy in the Crystal Awards 2016/2017 2nd place for Short Story in the Crystal Awards 2016/2017

Highest Ranking #193 in Historical Fiction. Lulu is a princess, coming from the royal family of Britain. She's used to high class, good crowns, people worshipping her every move, and guards watching her like a hawk. But one day, during a stroll through the village her palace overshadows, she meets a blacksmith and his apprentice. The apprentice and his enrapturing face and smile. Lulu finds herself falling for the apprentice, but obstacles create road blocks to their happily ever after. As their love simmers, secrets force their way out of hiding causing a rift in their newfound romance. Will these secrets change the way they see each other? Will they cause their bond to grow stronger, or show them that they are from two different worlds? Awards:- Book master awards - 1st place Credit for cover design to - @-french