There is always a broken heart behind every smile, no matter how big or little the situation is. At the age of 15, Journey had a rough patch in her life, due to her mother's crazy ex-boyfriend John. Raped, drugs, but unfortunately something beautiful came out of it. As bad as that may sound, Journey found her heart when she gave birth to her baby boy Channon. Two years later...Journey is now 17 and a senior in high school, things start to finally go great for her but it's not always what it seems...... UNPREDICTABLE

[Highest #79 in poetry (19/12/2017)] A set of poesy I occasionally find myself scribbling when caliginous clouds loom over. Mostly melancholia with a tinge of hope. Includes a sliver of light here and there. Caution: might spill a few tears.

"As I stepped in front of the mirror, I flipped on the light, hoping to get a better view of myself, or better, dreading the view of myself. I let the towel slip a quater of an inch, before letting it go completely. It was the first time in months I'd dared to look at myself without clothes." Meet Cassie Rivers, every girl wants to be her. but when she looks in the mirror, all she sees is ugly and fat. When she moves from Florida to California, she meets Jace Carter, a gorgeous teen, who she is falling for fast. What other drama is around the corner for Cassie?

Abused and tortured in a warehouse for three months leaves Carter, her best friend, and her little sister alone to face the world as everyone mocks them and cares little for there feelings, but slowly as things get better and she feels happy, things go wrong and her family dies in a plane crash and her best friend moves away. But as she is caught up in the deep depression and she finds herself running away from everything, one day she stummbles into the woods when she meets two big wolves... One big and grey with brown familiar eyes, Damon, the hot new bad boy who loved her from the start but never really told her.... And the bigger black one with great blue-grey eyes, Liam, the one with the difficult past but hopes for a better future with Carter, just as long as he can control his urges, and still manage to not let her down... Torn apart this girl has to make a huge decision before they make it for her? Just remember that every choice has it's consequences...

[SAMPLE ONLY. PUBLISHED IN OCTOBER 2016] - LINK TO PURCHASE E-BOOK ON MY MESSAGE BOARD! "Why are you being nice to me? I'm a freak, I'm blind," Riley had once asked her, but Ellie could never answer that question, and she would never be able to. Ellie Burke is just this simple town girl, who will never look at the wrong way about anyone. Moving to Florida means everything to her - she could turn over a new leaf, start a new life, and get the chance to actually be someone -and not just this useless nerdy girl. Everything's going well for her until she meets this boy in her English class - and he's the most interesting, unique person Ellie has ever met. The boy who lost his sight. She's going to fight for what her heart wants every step of the way. This is Ellie's story, and it's going to be one bumpy, complicated romance that's nothing like the fairy tales say. A story of hope, trust and what true love really means.

Life was good for Taylor Buckley until she was transported to a place for people just like her: Those with supernatural abilities. Not only did she have to learn to control her powers, but was also destined to be apart of the Big Six, a group of Supernaturals who are capable of ending an ancient war with their enemies, the Catchers, by killing their leader Katherine. After a huge betrayal, a hidden romance, and an escape from their home, the six must learn to fully control their powers in order to have a chance at victory. Sweat, work, and pain can only get you so far, so Taylor and the others must go out of hiding and work to save their kind. BOOK TWO OF THE SUPERNATURAL ABILITIES TRILOGY. This story will not make any sense if you haven't read the first story, Supernatural Abilities!

Of all the things on Taylor Buckley's agenda, developing superpowers was not one of them. One day she was a normal kid in school with a big secret and the next she was whisked away to a place called Supernatural Abilities that specializes in training people with powers just like her. She is thrown into a world filled with fighting, betrayal, and pain and despite the war going on between her kind and their enemy, a greater secret and power lies in the hands of six Supernaturals. This is the story of Taylor Buckley, the girl who had no idea what she had gotten herself into. BOOK ONE OF THE SUPERNATURAL ABILITIES TRILOGY Reached #2 for fantasy!!

My name is Brent Parks and I have just about driven my girlfriend Rena to her limits. In a few days, she will take my life. I can't necessarily blame her because I have abused her on and off during our relationship. Before I met her, I faced my own demons - for years, I suffered violence at the hands of my father. I am not trying to make excuses but I hope you will understand that there is another side to this story, a side I would like to tell you about.... This Novella can be read independently from "Living With The Choices We Make" however, it contains references to the main story and it would be beneficial to read both for completeness. Authors Note: This is a story about child abuse and domestic violence and tells the story from the eyes of an abuser as a reminder what can happen to children who suffer violence at the hands of their parents. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright@2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @Lucyface

THIS IS THE SEQUEL OF "LIVING WITH THE CHOICES WE MAKE". THE BLURB BELOW CONTAINS SPOILERS AND I RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THE BOOKS IN SEQUENCE. The enemy is always just around the corner... After her release from jail, Rena is trying to piece her life back together. Just when things seem to be getting better, old wounds are torn open by none other than Brent's father -- Ryan Parks. He's not only set on putting her behind bars for killing his beloved son but also attempts to take the one thing away from her that has been keeping her sane. Confronted with the nightmares of her past, Rena's battle starts all over again. Yet, on the other side of the country, another woman is fighting her own wars. On the surface, Charlotte Parks is just one of Ryan's many minions but deep down, she holds a secret that could be the key to Rena's redemption. When their two worlds collide in the fight for the one thing they want the most, they have to make a choice; and that choice will alter their lives forever. Authors Note: This story contains topics about child abuse and domestic violence as well as important social issues such as discrimination, dangers of alcohol, drug abuse and date rape. Please do not read this book if you find any of these topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright@2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @Lucyface

When Rena meets Brent, he is a dream come true. He is a real gentleman, funny, caring and even her overly protective father likes him. But then, she discovers a different side of Brent - a violent side that scares her. Promising that this had been a one time slip up, she forgives him. After all, he is the love of her life. She dosn't see the signs -- the controlling, the alienation from her friends and dad, the obsession he has with her. She is like putty in his hands. Over time, she learns about the Cycle of Abuse the hard way and she even tries to break free. But in the end, she only sees one way out and it will likely cost her everything. Best Ranking: #2 in ChickLit Winner of the 1st Corner Booth contest Authors Note: This is a story about domestic violence and can be disturbing at times. Even though the people in this book are fictional, abuse at the hands of a loved one is real. It is something that can happen to any of us, even to teenagers like Rena. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright©2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @lucyface Image "Girl"; courtesy of Rolands Lakis