***Published in the US with Wattpad Books and in the UK under the title 'LOVE, LOCKED DOWN' -- out now in ebook and paperback, and also audiobook in the UK!*** When the London Lane apartment block is put on lockdown, its residents are in for a whirlwind week. Imogen's stuck living with a one-night-stand in Number 14, and has to face the reality that maybe it's time to grow up. Upstairs, Isla and Danny are still in their honeymoon period, and this could make or break their new relationship; meanwhile, Zach and Serena's steady relationship is on tenterhooks, and pineapple on pizza might actually be the last straw. At Number 22, Olivia's Maid of Honour duties are really pushing her to the edge as a wedding-planning weekend has turned into an entire week... And speaking of weddings, this whole thing has made Ethan realise he wants to spend the rest of his life with Charlotte - if only he can surprise her with the perfect proposal. Follow these five stories of twenty-somethings through their week of quarantine, where romances will blossom, friendships fracture, and relationships are forged that could last a lifetime. Disclaimer: This is a fictionalised and dramatised story inspired by real events that are happening right now. For the most up-to-date FACTS on Covid, you can check out https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040903132-A-message-about-COVID-19

THANK YOU, Wattpad, for the HQ Love Watty Award! Concept: A mysterious young woman flees from her troubled past only to discover it is impossible to escape THE SECRET that haunts her. *PLEASE NOTE: This story was originally inspired by the movie "Sleeping With the Enemy". * * * * * "I would never, Steven," she promised, turning away from him in an attempt to protect herself. "I know you wouldn't," he screamed. Cupping her chin in his hand, he forced her to look at him. "Because I would kill you." His words hung heavy in the air. Sarah's heart sank into her stomach. No matter how many times she'd heard the menacing phrase, she could never get used to it. It had the same affect on her as the first time he'd thrown the ugly words in her face. The familiar sting of bile rose in her throat, and she knew she would deplete the contents of her stomach once she was locked in the safety of their master bath. 'If I make it through this time,' she agonized. Her biggest fear was that one day he would really lose his temper with her. Who knew what would happen then? *This story is an unedited first draft. Top Ranks: Action #1, Mystery and Thriller #1 *This story contains scenes of abuse and may be disturbing to some readers. While the characters are fictional, domestic violence is a serious issue that many people across the world face. If you or someone you know is the victim of abuse, please seek help immediately. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

A strung out mother, selfish aunt, ho-ish sister, and no where to turn are only a few of the problems that Devyn has to deal with. She just wants to finish school and leave everything behind her, but that same everything is determined to keep her exactly where she is. Trying to find a way out of seemingly no way, Devyn Yanis is faced with the harsh realities of the real world on her own. When she meets Ace, the biggest drug dealer in the whole city, she finds it almost impossible to steer clear of him. Will he change her life for the better or will he only complicate her already complicated life?

Alan and Maxine have been in a relationship for nearly two years now. Almost picture perfect to everyone, even to the people closest to them. But even after all this time no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. When Austin begins to suspect some of Alan and Max's many secrets, how will things change between the three of them? As Austin and Max begin to get closer to each other, her and Alan's relationship is slowly falling apart, pulling her down with it. How can something so seemingly beautiful and perfect be so deadly and broken?

Eleanor Smith has one of the most difficult issues to contend with in the world. Her partner, Jai Peters, is an abusive drunk that treats her more like an object than his childhood sweetheart. So when she meets Ethan Bancroft as the new guy at her workplace, she immediately feels safe in his presence. But will Eleanor leave Jai? Or will Jai end up being the death of her?

When Sasha Astor discovers the deep-rooted corruption in her family, she does the only thing she can; take their secrets and run. Knowing her family won't stop until they find her and keep her from telling someone what she knows, Sasha finds someone to take her into hiding until she figures out who she can trust. Enter Wes DiMarco. A man whose job it is to make people disappear, Wes is just what Sasha needs. Too bad he seems hostile towards her from the moment he sets eyes on her, and he's not willing to tell her why. Thrown into a world of corruption and secrets that spiral deeper than they thought, all Sasha and Wes have is each other. The sooner they realize that, the better.

Read first chapter. If you don't like sad stories, then this is not for you.

Love is blind, Elizabeth is a true victim of that. Having an abusive husband, she wonders if someday things could be better. But after all, she's vowed to him for better and for worse...

"Don't Hurt me... Please."