The lead singer of Marianas Trench has his world blown apart in the blink of an eye. It wasn't Josh Ramsay's fault, but he's left to deal with the consequences and pick up the pieces with a little help from a friend. * * * This story is dedicated to [dontlietomehoney] for her inspiration and plot suggestions, as well as her time and effort in being a second set of eyes for me. * * * This is also dedicated to [quevvvvvvv] for being such a fantastic fan and reader. Happy birthday!! * * * Definitions that may be helpful: Harry Houdini: Illusionist noted for his escape acts. Prestidigitation: Sleight of hand. One Ahead: A principle in which the performer is at least one step ahead of the audience. The Pledge: The first step wherein a magician shows you something ordinary, but it probably isn't. The Turn: The second step where the magician makes the ordinary object do something extraordinary. The Prestige: The third and final step where you see something shocking you've never seen before. Misdirection: Making an audience look elsewhere while you perform a secret move. Parlor trick: A simple magic trick which is generally easy to execute. Maestro: A master of any art; an eminent composer or conductor of music. Coda: The ending of a piece of music. Gimmick: An object that appears natural but has been altered to create a magical effect. Revelation: The "miracle" or feeling of amazement at the outcome of a trick. Arthur Miller: Author of the book "Death of A Salesman".

Chantel Johansen (AKA Porcelain) is an eighteen year old girl with a terrible life, she describes it as a personal hell. But why? She is the school slut, but that isn't true. No one will believe her though. Plus, her mother cheated on her father with his best friend AND she has a terrible boyfriend who will do anything to change who she really is. It's not until she goes to an art gathering when she meets her saviour...

He leaned in closer, if that was even possible, his spearmint breath fanning across my face. My breathing got caught in my throat as he lowered his mouth to my ear. "You can deny liking me, wanting me, but let's face it- You're like all the rest. You're that good girl who so secretly but desperately wants to change me. All girls want to be the one that makes the bad boy change, they want him to change for them. So you can go around, acting like you don't care about me, go ahead Bella, do that. But let me tell you this, I enjoy a good chase, and that's exactly what you are. Cause Bella, I get what I want, and I want you." ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My full name is Bellatrix Annaliese Brown. Yeah yeah, weird name. Anyways, I am from London, England and moved here once before when I was sixteen. After being bullied, I moved back to England, where I was living with my Aunt till my parents decided I should come back to America for my senior year in high school. As you can see, I don't have the best of luck, which I guess is why- I became the Bad Boy's Victim. ___________________ PUBLISHED AND CAN BE BOUGHT ON AMAZON! http://www.amazon.com/Being-Bad-Boys-Victim-Romantic-ebook/dp/B016PSBM70/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1445179301&sr=1-1

"Anorexia. When you hear it, when you say that word, you think of a girl, right?" Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the skinniest of them all? Jack Thorne has lost everything. Still struggling with guilt and grief from his fathers death, old emotions and demons from the past resurface when his best friend suddenly dies. He had nothing - until he met her. Emily Gray, a mysterious yet inviting girl that, unbeknownst to Jack, is connected to him forever. Just Jack chronicles the life of a teenage boy, on the brink of becoming a man, who develops anorexia after the sudden death of his best friend. Join him on his journey to recovery and on the rocky roller coaster of a new found love.

Maryann thought she had the perfect life. Perfect family, until her brother was diagnose with cancer. Had the perfect boyfriend, until months after he started to physically abuse her. She had the best of friends until William, her boyfriend, forbid her from having any friends. She was the cheer leading captain, until her boyfriend made her quit. Not only was she beaten half to death most of the times, but was miserable in her life. She thought Will was the one until soon she realized it wasn't him she was in love with, but her ex-best friend Daniel, who by the way was forbidden to talk to her. She needs a way out from her abusive boyfriend, but she can't seem to find it. Will Daniel be able to help her or is she destine to be with her crazy, abusive boyfriend?

What would you do if you lost everything that ever mattered to you? When Phoebe Miller loses her family in a car crash, her answer is to simply close in on herself. She is too scared to get close to someone new, due to the fear of losing someone else important to her. Plagued by depression, harrowing nightmares and full of guilt, she pushes away the very people who may be able to help her through. Only one handsome and charming teacher is able to break down her wall of defences. But can their love survive, or is their forbidden relationship simply not meant to be?

Every girl dreams of falling in love with a Hollywood heartthrob. Rickola is the story that brings that fantasy to life. Celebrity obsession has swept over everyone Nicola Greene knows, and when superstar Rick Avery comes to Sydney for a vacation like no other, it's all people can talk about. How can Nicola enjoy her vacation with a crazy best friend and psycho little sister sitting on her back? With Rick Avery unknowingly destroying her holiday, she can't. However, when things finally start looking up for her, Nicola runs-quite literally-into a handsome stranger and suddenly her summer turns into the things dreams are made of. This story is currently on hold.