FREE STORY WITH EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. This is *not* a Paid Story. Eighteen-year-old hockey prodigy Elliot Wexler has three goals for senior year. One: somehow graduate with a 3.5 GPA. Two: hide his bipolar disorder from his peers. And three: make it into the NHL with no scandals. Piece of cake. What he doesn't expect is to find Lucy, a homeless girl, hiding from the winter frost in his dad's shed. Elliot's busy, complicated life doesn't permit room for error, and falling in love with a girl from a totally different world sounds like the opposite of a good idea. But Elliot can't help but be drawn to Lucy and her elusive ways--even when she seems to vanish from his life non-stop, each time leaving him with a bigger hole in his heart. But Elliot is determined to break down Lucy's barriers. And when he does, he discovers that her life is more complicated--and dangerous--than he could have imagined. With drafting season approaching, and Elliot's fragile mental health deteriorating, he's forced to face a difficult question: Is first love supposed to hurt so much? *** PLEASE DO NOT ADD THIS STORY TO GOODREADS.

THIS BOOK IS PUBLISHED!!!! COMPLETE VERSION IS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!!!! "The night I met the Olsons, the family was in chaos." All his mother's life, she had denied the fact of having a son. Except, in his mind, she was right. As soon as Sawyer had the chance, he ran as fast and as far as he could with a backpack and an ambition. He set off, not looking back, sifting through feelings of insecurity. All his life, he had been told he was the criminal, not the victim. Running away was always part of the plan-- as an outcast, it was silently expected. Soon, he finds that leaving his past behind isn't as easy as he thought. His solution to the predicament of his life seemed to enhance his downfall. As he stumbles through the journey, he runs into individuals that seem to have it all together. Now, as his judgement becomes hazy, he begins to see that perfect doesn't exist. And his hopeless case doesn't have to either. *PRECAUTION: this book does have a little bit more of a deeper theme than some of my others. The characters' experiences may be a little excessive in terms of their past. Please keep that in mind before/as you read.* {Started: August 6, 2016 Finished: December 26, 2016} (PC: trilogy || Instagram)

Five months ago, the small, secretive town of Altenview, Massachusetts, was struck by tragedy when fourteen-year-old Eleanor West disappeared without a trace. Even now, many of Eleanor's old classmates are affected by her and her mysterious disappearance. There's her old group of friends, which is slowly starting to crumble at the edges. There's Emma, a loner who is truly left with no one now that Eleanor is gone. And then there's Clare, who moved in right after Eleanor disappeared, and has never really found her place in Altenview. When the town is struck by a similar disappearance, Eleanor's classmates come together, desperate to find the answers they crave. But as the layers are pulled away and secrets are revealed, will they be ready for the truths they discover? Find out in this teen mystery where everyone has a story to tell and no one is ready to tell it. Finalist in @youngadultreads Completed YA Book Contest Highest Rankings: #64 in Mystery, #159 in Teen Fiction #NBR Spotlighted Book

Living in the aftermath of a vampiric invasion is not easy, especially if you are human. But if you are human, and you find out you posses some sort of magical powers, it's even worse. Even more so if the vampires find out, and rest assured, they will. Emily Carthwright has been on the move most of her seventeen years. After being yanked away from the life she's always known, she must now try and survive, as she discovers who she really is and what her real purpose in life is, in a world where all seems lost to humans. Highest rank: #21 in Vampire Cover credit goes to @-rayofsunshine - She's incredible! Finalist in the YA Book Awards hosted by @youngadultreads © Copyright 2012-2014 All Rights Reserved.

**Completed** Colby Byers and Wyatt Matheson shared an enviable love-at least, until that fateful day. Torn apart by tragedy, the stubborn ex-lovers struggle to come to terms with their desire for one another, while reconciling their feelings with their tumultuous past. Never Mine intertwines snapshots of the onetime paramours' history with the present day rekindling of their love. A dual perspective contemporary romance. **Winner of the Completed YA Book Awards** | **Winner of The Fic Awards in Teen Fiction** | **Winner of Work of the Month April 2017 in The Ginger Twin's Review Book** | **Winner of Shoot For the Stars Weekly Awards in week 5** | **Winner of The Indigo Awards for Best Cover in Chicklit** | **Second place in The Wolder Awards in Chicklit** | ** Runner up in the Your LOVE Awards in Round 1**

Edan Wilton is a playboy dressed in designer clothes and dirty smiles. Desired by women, and hated by men, he is the CEO of Wilton Co. Born rich, born handsome, there's nothing he couldn't have... Until her. He wants her... Emma James is a feisty girl dressed up in fake smiles and great lies. Driven by the tragedy of her past, she has no intention of crossing paths with another guy... Until him. She hates him... She's a challenge and he loves challenges. . When Edan Wilton meets Emma James, he'll do anything to have her, rip her pride off, and show her that she was no different from other women, even if it meant trapping her, breaking her... Or that's what he planned... Until things start to take some new turns, forcing him to do things he never thought of...

As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams? ***** Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

After the accident, Noah Archer built a wall around himself. But Riley Dawson is curious about him, and she's determined to meet the man behind his defenses. ***** Riley Dawson has always noticed Noah. He was the most popular guy on campus, until he lost his parents in a car accident. Now he's withdrawn and silent. Mustering up the courage to give her condolences, the two end up talking, and Riley grows determined to help Noah find himself again. Every time she coaxes a smile from him, she can feel the ice around his heart melting. But Riley knows that Noah's loss is still close to him. She's opening up her heart, but can Noah do the same? He's got so much to lose, but now, so does she. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Aaliyah Mathews is you're ultimate geek. From glasses and freckles to braces and fat. She keeps to herself and lurks through the library book shelves. She's shy and quiet until tragedy strikes... Her dad is shot by a gang leader and sweet Aaliyah wants revenge. Causing her to go from a sweet precious soul to something dangerously dark. (Book does contain swearing and mature scenes)

Highest rank Vampire #1. Evan Whitman is a emergency trauma physician with a special gift. She has the ability to feel the energy of her patients and it allows her to be a better healer. This gift is also a curse, as with it comes the knowledge of emotions and thoughts from those she is closest to, which has turned her into a social recluse. Her solitary life changes when a handsome stranger carries in a bloodied boy in the middle of the night. {WATTY'S 2012 finalist}