In which a girl who hides behind baggy sweaters and a fake smile is forced to learn that 'perfection' doesn't come easily, and being skinny isn't always worth the pain. "she cried herself to sleep that night, because deep down she knew that no matter how many meals she skipped and how much exercise she did, Olivia would never be skinny." [disorder diaries, 2014 backseatmuke] tw :: eating disorders, major character death

in which; a girl and her reflection scribble letters to one another. Lower-case intended || all rights reserved. copyright © 2014 | -retrospect- .

when jazz devine, an eccentrically pretentious pianist roaming the city of love, paris, at midnight meets a cynically charming poet by the name of eugene pearce, her heart and all she has ever known is set aflame, burning like wildfire, as a new found love slowly unfurls them. (non-capitals are for intended stylistic purposes.) | © Copyright Ellyjem 2014 | All Rights Reserved

❝Maybe some people aren't meant to be saved.❞ Cover by ; @ominous_ highest rank: #52 in short story 14/06/15 (This is NOT a 1D fanfic) + + + What people said; kingsofanything: I hate you for writing such beautiful words that tug the heart strings. Even if your writing isn't perfect, it's still powerful. Your voice is truly stunning o.o cloudland: This is tragically relatable oh my And very uniquely written colinmorgans: hooooow have you made me ship them so quickly wot. hipster--bookworm: omg I am head-over-heels in love with this radioactivewords: Beautiful story really enjoyed the plot twist and the way you structured it ! Very well written and realistic. Not cheesy at all and really had a strong message for the readers. moretti-: Oh my gosh this story was so deep and heart wrenching and just beautiful! This whole story was so realistic and amazing from beginning to end and I seriously applaud you for being able to write something so incredible! I absolutely loved this.

When kids are young and full of innocent wonder, they're asked the question that will haunt them far into their adult lives: what do you want to be when you're older? Kyleigh Frost's answer to this very question was that she wanted to be thin. Ever since she could remember, all she wanted to do with her life is to be the skinniest girl out of everyone she met on the streets. If she couldn't be the brightest kid in her school or win the next cycle of America's Next Top Model, she might as well be the thinnest one there. After all, to be fat is the biggest sin one could ever commit in today's society.

skinny love : (n.) when two people love each other, but are too shy to admit it, even though they still show it. Paristella's Contest ~ Round 2 [ Short Story #54 / Romance #240 ]

Sometimes all you really need is a place to call home. * * * NOTE AS OF 04/2026: This is the old version of the story from 2012. It is currently being reprised, which you can also find under my profile here in wattpad as "5:48 [reprised]"

❝ Hearts are wild creatures, that is why our ribs are cages. ❞ © nate k. 2014

A dialogue short story about the things we wake up to that remind us there are still things in this life worth waking up for. ante meridiem - [adv. & adj.] "before noon;" Abbr: A.M. Or a.m. [credit to owner of image (not me)]

what's an adventure without a little bad blood?