"The Picture of Dorian Gray" tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, a friend of Basil's, and becomes enthralled by Lord Henry's world view. Espousing a new hedonism, Lord Henry suggests the only things worth pursuing in life are beauty and fulfilment of the senses.

|| a featured story || Aurora never planned on spending her final month alive falling in love. When she meets Gus, a curious boy who is all too eager to waste away the days with her, she finds herself trading in her month of solitude for a month with him instead. Under the summer sun, they promise each other a forever they don't have. All they have is August, and they try to make it enough. [Features a commissioned bonus chapter for the JCPenny #DreamPromposal contest] __________________________ Alex Light © All rights reserved 2018

~Don't you worry your pretty little mind. People throw rocks at things that shine~ "Please, No! Don't hurt me!" My primal scream of terror came as my eyes met his face He let out a sigh and said in a calm, unaffected manner "Hey. Its okay. No one will hurt you, I promise." He moved closer towards me, holding out his hands for God knows why. "Don't touch me! You jerk!" I slapped his hands away, feeling instantly intimidated. And then I saw it. His cocky smirk playing on his face, which no one can rub off. "Well, now you are making it harder." He whispered in my ear, sending shivers down my spine. Oh no. I should have been prepared. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ Bad boys, bullies, jocks and players are people who you just see in stories and movies, she always thought.. Meet Emily Williams A normal, sweet and happy girl. A past with unknown history A brother with strange mystery A life like a rollercoaster ride Meet Steve Hart A handsome, mysterious guy A cocky bully A shitty past A mysterious mission What happens when their paths meet? After many lies, betrayals and heartbreaks, Will Emily be able to live happily again? Will she be able to go through all these problems? Why me? A question asked by almost everyone of us when any strange situation occur. And the same question was always stuck in her innocent mind..... Why me? *************** If you don't like it in the start, keep reading it. Trust me you won't regret it, it is so better ahead. Hopefully you will love it. SLOWLY EDITING NOT COMPLETED