He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

First draft of the first chapter of a new YA epic fantasy I will be writing. I will most likely not post any more of this story on Wattpad for privacy reasons. However I value my subscribers' opinions so I am posting this first chapter only so I highly encourage you to give me feedback/constructive criticism. I will continue to edit this as, again, this is only my first draft of writer's diarrhea for this novel. Enjoy ~ Copyright Sumi Appleberry. Do not copy or adapt.

Lane ist stumm. Freiwillig, ohne durch ein Defizit oder Ähnliches dazu gezwungen zu sein. Von einem Tag auf den anderen hat der einst so freche, scheinbar unantastbare Junge aufgehört zu sprechen und niemand weiß wieso. [Dies ist nur eine Leseprobe. Das vollständige Buch ist am 01.11.19 beim Wreaders Verlag erschienen und ab sofort überall im Handel erhältlich.]