Kalen Mercer's Rules of Survival Rule #1: Don't get caught. Rule #2: Always get even. Rule #3: Trust Nobody. Survival isn't just a word to Ioney Mercer; it's a way of life. Having grown up in poverty in Chicago where some of the most ruthless gangs in the country preside, Ioney knows better than anyone what it takes to stay in the game. Or so she thought. When her older brother Kalen is brutally murdered and Ioney is left to take care of her younger siblings, she doesn't think things can get any worse. That is until in a cataclysmic turn of events, Ioney is thrown into a pit of danger her brother has left behind. Sinister people have suddenly developed an interest in her, she unwittingly falls into the middle of growing gang rivalries, and unfortunately manages to land herself under the scrutiny of Chicago Blood Kings Enforcer Justice Montoya. As things escalate rapidly, Ioney finds herself at a crossroads. Can she trust notoriously ruthless gangster Justice Montoya, or is he just another enemy she has to conquer in order to survive.

Jacey Nara is as ordinary as they come. Nothing overly special, nothing overly dull, but easily overlooked. Being in the foster system along with thousands of other society rejects isn't doing her any favours either. Especially when all she wants in the world is a place to belong, maybe even a place where she stands out. All too soon Jacey learns that fate has a way of making your wishes come true when she is abducted by a very sexy, albeit somewhat unstable young man by the name of Kade who delivers her to a town in the middle of nowhere. And boy do these people take notice of her - the human, as they like to refer to her. But far from being elated at receiving the attention she has been craving for most of her life, Jacey finds herself begging to be returned to her mundane existence, far away from the crazy people Kade has brought her to spouting nonsense about werewolves and vampires. And as Jacey is unwillingly thrown even deeper into the world of the paranormal, she discovers that not everyone plays as nicely as Kade.

Jonah Hastings thought she had life figured out. At the very least she thought she had her own life figured out. An aspiring artist with big plans of going to an elite arts college come graduation, she had no time for distractions of any kind, and so far her master plan had been working just fine. That was until she accidentally caught her dad making out with some strange blond woman. A blond woman who happened to be twenty three years old. That was only five years older than Jonah! Thinking her dad had hit his midlife crisis, she decided to leave well enough alone. Big mistake. Because three months later, her dad announced they were moving halfway across the country into Blondie's home, and him and Blondie were getting married! Follow Jonah on her whirlwind adventures in a new town, making new friends and even a couple of enemies along the way. Join her as she discovers the true meaning of love in observing others as well as experiencing it herself.

A prisoner in her own home. Held captive by someone who was supposed to protect her, who'd taken an oath to protect all innocents. When Avery Asher's policeman father is finally sentenced for the neglect and abuse he put her through, she takes it as a sign that things are about to change for the better. She spends the next two years enjoying her freedom, learning to trust again. Learning to live again. But as with all good things, they come to an end sooner or later. When one insignificant act of stupidity turns into one of the biggest mistakes of her life, it sends her reeling. Suddenly events from her childhood come rushing back to haunt her. Things are happening all over again, only this time it's much worse. You'd think witnessing a murder was simple. You report it, testify, and move on. Unfortunately, accusing a policeman of murder when no one believed her the first time isn't something Avery can do. Now on the run for her life, she enlists the help of an acquaintance Eli Kindred. A man of questionable background who seems to specialise in kicking ass, as well asevading all of her probing questions. Not that Avery cares much at the moment. If she survives the week, she'll make it her personal mission to crack the mystery of Eli Kindred.

“This time tomorrow, we’ll have finally arrived at our destination,” I said dryly. “This time tomorrow, certain people will appreciate that patience is a virtue,” Odynn retorted. “This time tomorrow, someone will realise neither patience nor virtue are part of my vocabulary.” “This time tomorrow it will occur to you that patience is never found in women; I was just wishful thinking.” I scoffed. “This time tomorrow you’ll be regretting your sexist comment.” His grin was cocky, his comeback on the tip of his tongue before I’d even finished speaking. “This time tomorrow I’ll charm you out of your vengeful mood.” I was grinning in turn. “This time tomorrow you’ll discover there’s one woman you can’t talk your way around; beware my bitch slap, it stings.” “This time tomorrow… shit!” Odynn breathed, and laughed at his own defeat. “Okay, okay, you win.” This Time Tomorrow follows best friends Alex Parker and Odynn Palladino through their final year of high school.

Alyxis Dasher had it all. Great friends, perfect grades, and an almost unparalleled talent for dance. A strategic planner, her future is set: graduate top of her class from the Hilliard Ballet Academy, and join a prestigious ballet company that tours the world and would ultimately gain her international stardom. But when the unthinkable happens, destroying Alysix's innocence, self esteem, and trust in everything around her, things change. Her whole world caves, leaving her bitter and broken. Unable to move past it, Alyxis ends up on a downwards spiral and her dreams become simply that: useless dreams. Worried about her wellbeing, her parents send her to live with her Aunt Sadie, hoping the change from her hectic city life will do her good. But will a new scenery and break from constant high expectations be enough to bring back the old Alyxis? Or will the weight of what she has suffered prove too much and swallow the last fractured pieces of her soul, leaving nothing but emptiness and resentment behind? Axl Swanson is as cynical as they come thanks to years of disappointment from a consistently absent father and countless betrayals by a selfish mother. End result: a mental armour so thick he considers himself immune to people's empty promises, lies, and deceitful behaviour. Such a blatantly flippant attitude ensures that he has no real friends, something that Suits Axl just fine as it means nobody can get close enough to hurt him. Determined to remain untouchable, he does his best to ignore the New York transfer student Alyxis Dasher whose haunted eyes and skittish tendencies pique his curiosity. But when a unexpected encounter with Alyxis in the school gym leads Axl to believe she is facing some pretty big demons of her own, things change. He has a decision to make. Will he break his well honed anti social habits to get closer to the one person who could potentially end up hurting him the most? Or will seventeen years of injustices and the fear they've i

While in the E.R. at Mercy Hospital, Noah meets a strange boy by the name of Tyson, who seems to be a walking contradiction. On the outside he seems cold and distant, yet when he sees Noah in the waiting room with her hand bleeding, he comes over to help her and stays by her side the whole time. When they part that night, both think they'll never see each other again. But, when Noah goes back to school after summer break she finds out that Tyson is the new student. And more surprising still, he acts like he's never seen her before and treats her coldy. Confused, Noah tries to figure out what his deal is, and it does't help that they've been paired together for a class assignment that will take the whole year to complete. ((INITIAL DRAFT))

Tasinee Phoenix has seen it all. Japan, Korea, South Africa, Cambodia. Between her dad being a pilot in the Air Force and her mom being a doctor without borders, Tasinee has experienced a lot of what the world has to offer. But when one silly idea on her part lands her in big trouble, her mother ships her off from Inida, back to the US of A and to their family friends the Sinclairs. All would be well and good, but her mother forgot one tiny little detail. The return plane ticket! So exiled indefinitely, and with the eight Sinclair brothers as well as publich high school to contend with, Tasinee tries to find herself in the ensuing chaos, and in doing so finally finds a place she can call home as well as the beginnings of romance. A/N: Again, sorry for the crap description. Hopefully the writing is better haha! It's basically a teen romance/comedy.

Tyson's POV to Forces of Nature. ((INITIAL DRAFT))