Why can't you see my heart is bleeding for you?

Samuel Brandt woke up with his thoughts written all over his body. His brother woke up with his head missing. His sister woke up to find that her skin would crack open unless she stayed in water. All of the other children in the secluded Iowa town of Oak Knoll woke up having undergone strange transformations. Now, they are all forced to live at 407 West Marshall Street, the mysterious house outside of town. With the new name of The Boy with Words for Skin, Samuel wants nothing more than to hide from his new life. He painfully and unpredictably sheds his skin, there is a Voice in the entryway closet that is often cruel, and-perhaps worst of all for a naturally shy boy-the other children look to him as a leader. As his seven-year-old brother struggles with their new life, as terrifying growls start to come from the pitch black basement, and as his feelings for a girl begin to grow, The Boy with Words for Skin realizes that he wants to change. He wants to put others first, learn from his peers, and let himself hope that things will get better. The Boy with Words for Skin is the first book in the 407 West Marshall Street series. Each book will advance the story but be told from a different character. Book 2 will be The Girl without Eyes.

Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option. ***** Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her... Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault. [[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]

This initially started off as a black female empowerment book. But due to certain events I've decided to "broaden my horizons" and open it up to everyone in the black community. Of course anyone is welcome to read it. I'm sure you'll find something in here that you agree with. But it will be kind of.. Lol tilted more towards blacks. Also remember it doesn't matter what corner of the world you are from. You're beautiful and if your heart is as open a your mind color shouldn't be an issue. -Jayla❤

A place where you can send in anonymous confessions, and they will be posted here. I will always keep it confidential. Achievements: Ranked #1 Non-Fiction. Cover made by me but the images are not mine.

Collection of my musings. ❤️ Wattpad has millions of wonderful books written by beautiful souls globally and you're here reading this book so I feel honoured. Thank you so much for choosing to read this book. Do not forget to drop a note if this book made you smile in the message board or the comment section. ♥ Highest Rank #1 in #sadpoems, #1 in #poetrycollection, #1 in #poems and #1 in poetry.

A compilation of short poems and quotes written by yours truly. Highest: #1 in poetry All Rights Reserved © John Schorwinson 2017 Marvellous cover made by @soundthealarm

❝i've delicately chosen letters to form words and words to form sentences, each sentence a colorful paint stroke on the canvas of my mind.❞ [ #1 in poetry on 27/08/16 ]

#1 in Mystery/Thriller ( 05/17/17 ) "I'm afraid to be alone with my thoughts..." "why?" "Because they're dangerous... and that makes me dangerous too." Copyright© liarsdiaries ™2016 ***will be edited soon***

The adventures of a clueless boy and his scientist.