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 Now he's withdrawn and silent.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]]

Ben never felt much shame or guilt for his actions. His parents? They are never there for him. Drugs, partying and breaking a law or two is like second nature. He's a thrill seeker, testing his limits until the whole world seems to come crashing down, leaving a lost boy, troubled in his youth.

Keeping a secret comes easy to Jacob Fletcher. He has been well practised for years. A hidden talent or is that a talent for hiding? He just has to lay low and get through it all. When everything changes, will he be able to change with it? *Trigger Warning: Physical Abuse*

Jordan Matthews thinks he knows. He thinks he knows who he is and how he got there. When his ex-girlfriend leaves him a diary containing every small thing she's ever held back from him, he learns a lot more about himself than he ever expected. Loved you once, love you still. Always have, always will.