In the beginning he was sweet. Cute too. But then he became obsessed. With what you ask? Me and my heart. His Obsession. Alicia thought she had found the perfect boyfriend in her new school. He brought her chocolates and flowers, took pictures of them together, held her close protectively, and tries his best to steal her heart. That is until one day, he takes stealing her heart literally.

What has pushed you to believe taking your life is the answer? Are you really going to do it? What happens when death isn't as peaceful as you expected? What if a Reaper gives you something of an ultimatum? Witness first-hand what your death has brought to those around you, or remain wandering as a lost soul until you reach the point of insanity. "You can take your life, but what about the people around you? Aren't you taking theirs too?" Emily nearly laughed again, the idea was so ridiculous, but when she went to answer... she found she couldn't respond. What happens to them? ____________________ Author's Note: If you're looking for a sign not to kill yourself, this is it. [The Fighter's Series - Book 1] Formerly titled: Emily's Suicide Highest Ranking: #1 Paranormal

In the British Library in London, a young woman begins to send a young man flirtatious messages - by ordering books in his name. It's delightful, harmless fun, she thinks... until someone starts sending flirtatious book-messages to her.

Liana has been able to see ghosts ever since she was a little girl and this, unfortunately, has had her labelled as a freak. Liana doesn't mind though because she has ghosts as her friends, that is until HE showed up. Acario is a new transfer kid and he can also see the ghosts. Acario then befriends her and reveals to her that he's a vampire which opens up a whole new world to Liana. Will she be able to cope?

There is an intangible magic to the secret double-lives of strangers on trains. She spends her journeys gazing out at city lights outside the window of the train. He watches strangers on the seats around him. Two strangers living off the stories of strangers, with only one journey to find their own. {Written 2013.}

Who would have thought that the ultimate destruction could be so delicious?

(Previously titled: 'Rain On Me') Emilynn is alone. But the difference is, that she likes it that way. Seeing her family die was traumatizing and now she doesn't let anyone in. Until Ian, who forces himself into her life. This is the story of a broken girl and a boy who never gave up on her, because at one point, everyone needs someone.

Lily was an accident. That’s what Mom and Dad said, when they broke the news to me and the brothers over second-time-around meatloaf and corn on the cob. An accident, as if they were apologizing for puncturing holes in the inflatable pool with the lawnmower...

i needed to write down almost everything he had said, to reassure myself that he had been real, that we were something that lasted; at least for a little while. - nina [ © jude rigor two-thousand-&-thirteen ]

A fear of flying is one thing. Being seated next to a Tetris-addict who claims to be the Reaper is quite another. "He pulled out a business card. Where his profession should have been stated, the card read 'Destroyer of Worlds'. Nodding slowly, I pocketed the card." [check out the new spin off: http://www.wattpad.com/story/19632442-reaper-man] Copyright S.Ranasinghe 2013 HG Wells Short Story Competition [shortlisted]