Nothing is fair for Christina Fall Smith. She grew up a Road Runner - a name the townspeople of Dickinson, New York gave to residents of mobile homes -, her father is constantly consumed in his company, her mother is enveloped in her newfound popularity for being a sexy morning talkshow host. But worst of all, at age thirteen, she fell in love with a homeless boy who abandoned her after three weeks of him endlessly feasting on Christina's lunchbox leftovers. Four years later, Emerson Wallace is nothing but a pack of cigarettes, a head full of luscious black hair, and a strong voice: playing lead singer in his punk rock band for millions of fans worldwide. When Christina's mom interviews his band and Christina befriends the bassist, she is determined to confront Emerson about their history. But rather than collapsing at her feet and begging for redemption, Emerson does the exact opposite. Instead, he smugly gives her a nickname she will never forget. "I am going to call you Knots. You're messy, annoying, hated, ugly, and always in my hair." · previous cover credits goes to a girl who makes incredible covers @-Mantha- new cover credits goes to @redxwritingxhood

"The Murderer's Daughter." That's how Calla Vinson is known around the halls of Jackson High School. Unable to hide from her father's past murder conviction and prison stint, Calla does her best to avoid the relentless bullies and survive the final month of her Junior year. When her classmates start disappearing and their mutilated bodies show up in the woods, the unwanted attention is turned squarely toward Calla and her father. Is Calla's father guilty or is someone far more sinister behind the heinous crimes?

Love has always been rich matter for poetry. . . I admit that I am not much of a romantic: I like to think I'm practical and more prone to musings on science and art than the vagaries of affection. But I'm poetic by nature, and love is something I've had a little experience with, some good, some bad, all memorable. I write sonnets when I'm in love, and free verse usually when I'm falling out of love, or love is falling out with me, as another poet said. . . Enjoy!

This is a collection of short stories written by Wattpadders. It aims to bring a variety of stories of different genres, all of which can be read within 5 minutes. So, whatever style you like, we know you'll find something here to keep you entertained whenever you fancy a quick read, whether it's waiting for the bus or train, or take your mind off things while sitting in the dentist waiting room. Explore, read, enjoy.

HIGHEST RANK - #259 IN MYSTERY/THRILLER It is Black Town, a place where nothing spectacular ever happens. Until the disease. Life becomes harsh for the residents and even more cruel when they become trapped, with only a slight possibility of escape. But... There is a couple, willing to do anything to raise their family outside of the grief stricken town, and so they make a journey to an alleged exit. Without meaning to, they uncover secrets, answers to unexplained events. Will they however be able to escape? That is a question without an answer except... Commendations (by really awesome Wattpad members) "... 😱 Well I did not see that coming" "Yay! Omg! I absolutely love this book with all my heart. Its crazy how attached I grew to it." @Glitzy_Diamond Author of 'Miss Adventurous', #780 in adventure "This is a great start....... Now I'm gonna permanently add this to my reading list. " @PolkadotandThug Featured author of 'The Enchanted', #805 in fantasy "....love the humor in this" "Loved the twist" @perlayaacoub Author of 'The Future of Our Past' "Love da adventurous vibe this is giving..." "This is like mad Max or something. So cool" @Safiraflurry Author of 'Lost Doves' "Like the story so far. Character development on point, look forward to the next chapter" @Daintybingz

After escaping from police custody, Clover tries to piece his life back together. Determined to return to home and be reunited with his family, he has to first elude the country wide man hunt. Will he be able to resist his old ways in order to remain undetected? After hearing that Colin has escaped, Summer and Becca prepare themselves for the inevitable; Clover is coming back for them. Will the police and their families be enough to protect them? Clover's coming back and he's determined to prove to the girls; 'You'll always be mine'.

For months Summer is trapped in a cellar with the man who took her - and three other girls: Rose, Poppy, and Violet. His perfect, pure flowers. His family. But flowers can't survive long cut off from the sun, and time is running out...