Cate, broken and hurting, has escaped to Phoenix to live with her father and start anew. Lakebay at one time was her home and safe haven. She lead a simple yet privileged life. She had a best friend and dated the star athlete. She thought she was in love, until so many things went wrong. Now she is trying to survive in the aftermath and live a semi-normal life. But she is hiding so many secrets. How long until Cate's past catches up with her? And Will, the boy whose gaze can see past her masks, past the hurt to who she really is, somehow, mysteriously is the only male who can touch her without forcing her mind to experience that night yet again. Will he ever learn the truth about her past and her future?

Trigger warning for the following: -mature content -some strong language -fighting -mentions of abuse Everything was cool. It was fine and normal until, a new family moves I'm next door. The beautiful family seemed normal enough, but something was off. Their son didn't fit into the rest of them. He was mysterious and seemed a little bit standoffish. He seemed rude and like he didn't belong. Meeting him went well, and she catches his eye. Going to school together and their families spending some time together causes them to grow closer. So close that things happen. What happens? Do sparks fly?

"The more people you let in,the more chances of them walking out." "I will never walk out on you",Jamie said placing his index finger under my chin and lifting my face up. After her father's passing Mia Archer finds it a little difficult to adapt to life again. With entering eleventh grade and dealing with seeing her dashingly handsome, bad boy ex boyfriend every single day she has a lot on her plate. Not forgetting dealing with all the drama that comes with being a teenager and trying to fit in. She loses all hope and feels,well...EMPTY. That is until she meets Jamie Walker outside the Principal's office and he flashes her his award winning smile. Mia's life is complicated, but is Jamie a complication?

Alex and Liam have been best friends their whole lives until a drunken kiss leads them down separate paths. As time passes, they must face truths they never expected. ***** Alex Camejo and Liam Santos have been thick as thieves since they met at age seven. As the years passed, Liam protected Alex from bullies while Alex denied what those bullies were saying. He's not gay no matter how "girly" he seems... or how much he longs to hold Liam's hand. But a drunken kiss tears everything down. The inseparable Liam Santos and Alex Camejo can no longer be friends. Without each other's support, they must overcome the struggles of adolescence, coming out, new lovers, self-doubt and lingering emotions. One hopes he will forget his best friend and find happiness. The other hopes they will reunite and be happy. In the end, whose dreams will come true? [[Watty's Award Winner]]

[WARNING: TRIGGERING! IF YOU DO NOT APPROVE OF TRIGGERS, DO NOT READ!] (Completed) Alexander Davenport is a shy, gay, sixteen year old boy who barely gets out except for going to school or taking out the trash. Alex's mother became engulfed in her work since he was three years old. Since then his father has become an alcoholic and abusive to Alex every day of his life. Right now, Alex only wants someone who understands and loves him. Brett Anderson is a out going, friendly, sport loving, seventeen year old boy. Totally the opposite of Alex, Brett loves partying and getting drunk with his many friends. When Brett and Alex's paths cross unexpectedly, they fall into a deep pit of friendship...or maybe something more?

Louis Stan has always been an outcast. There is no denying that the walls he has put up between himself and other people are the cause of this but being gay hasn't helped either. However, being an outsider isn't his only problem. Louis has always tried to see the light, even in the darkest times, but with each passing day, it gets harder. He becomes more closed off, not letting the light reach him. But sometimes a voice is all we need to hear. As the soft voice of a caring boy slips through his bedroom wall, Louis finds himself seeing little bits of that light again. But with it, Louis notices the darkness from the past, that he tried to move on from, starts to become illuminated. Will this mystery boy help Louis bring down his walls, or will the past continue to haunt him?

"When he looks at me, it makes me feel like I'm something worth looking at."

18-year-old Dylan Reed is a junior at Evergreen High. He's an intelligent little thing regarding how he presents himself. This is his junior year, and like the years before, he doesn't plan on joining clubs, finding a relationship, or even getting involved in any school activity. He doesn't have a lot of friends and only hangs out with one girl next door, Daisy Kepley. His life suddenly takes a surprising turn when he is thrown into an unexpected job. Saving the school's newspaper team. To do that, he must conduct in-depth research on senior football player Christopher Wright's life and how the school's football team and general helped him throughout his stay. He's the quarterback, the hottest guy on campus, one of many popular students, and someone with a dark secret.

Charles is considered a pathetic nerd at his school. Not many like him and many feel that he is a waste of space. He is trying his best to get out of the small town by succeeding in school and to get accepted into his dream school. He gets passive-aggressive emotions from his homophobic brother, love from his supportive mother, and bullied by the kids at school. Ben is very well known and subjected as the most popular boy at school. He often has an intimidating demeanor and kids at school fear him and his group. Ben has had his eyes on one boy since freshman year of high school. He's never admitted it or acted like he could take any interest in the boy because of his reputation, and has got caught up in other risky activities. Read more to find out if the two opposites attract! 18+, abuse, explicit scenes, violence, cursing, etc.