Hiya, I had some 'One Shots' I had written for 'Bad News' yonks ago, that I thought I would share. Special shout out to Fantasy Dreamer They are four different stories/scenes. They are all set before Lincoln's Mum dies. You can read them without having read 'Bad News' but they won't be as satisfying! Trigger warnings - Physical abuse

|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston

"Go to hell." "Yes, sir." Jayden has a lot of problems and his new neighbor, Seaton Andrews, isn't helping matters... ~~ Jayden's life story is now completely edited and ready to read! It's been years since the start of Breaking the Mirror and it's definitely one of my best decisions to edit and republish it. Also, I refuse to fix the typing errors on a few of the chapters because of the amazing comments, so just ignore it if there's a few random letters at the end of a chapter! Please enjoy!

There's more out there than you think. Ashley Cartwright works on a secluded island for her father as a secretary. The lab her father works at it planning on discovering something big, something Ashley doesn't find out about until it's too late. They aren't the only secluded island, and there is another species no one has ever known about until one of them is captured and brought in. Subject Zero. Cover by blck_n_whte (EDITING) #1 in Science fiction 8-2-18 #15 in Romance 1-4-19

Riley knew how to take care of himself. He wasn't good at much, but he could do that and do it well. Cycling through violence and neglect from his father, he didn't have much of a choice. When the abuse turns extreme and Riley can no longer take care of himself, he's forced to rely on the mother who abandoned him when he was five, who also has another family and doesn't appear too pleased about having him back in her life. Physically and emotionally, Riley tries to heal, only to be repeatedly knocked back down. When it comes to his mom, is there even a relationship to salvage? How many chances are too many? And at what point should he just give up and stay down like his father told him? Awesome cover art by _munroe

Alec is what you would call a "slut". Although he hates the word, that's what he and everyone else categorizes him as. Not to mention he is gay. He has an alcoholic father who takes his anger out in him and a mother who abuses drugs. With a bad relationship in the past, Alec decides to go to gay clubs to let guys do what they wish as they call him beautiful, which is all he wants; someone to need him. There is a boy at school, Jace, who Alec fancies. But he knows that he can never have a relationship and all he is to people is a sex toy. Read to hear Alec's story ---------------------- This book is not for everyone so please be careful. I love all of you and want you safe. HUGE TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️

*** COMPLETED *** Michael, a young boy of 17, has an abusive father and rough school life. Bullied at school and tortured at home, no escape from hell. Proper definition of misery. Shawn, another boy of 17, loving family and the popular boy in school. Praised at school and loved at home, loves his heavenly life. Proper definition of content. What happens when Shawn notices Michael in the shadow? Will he be the light to take away the darkness of Michael's life? Or will he himself get tangled in his world of darkness? Two souls on a journey that of course isn't all rainbows and unicorns. ~𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍~

Sequel to Home. Birdie and Holt grow closer as they each navigate new waters. Birdie leans on Holt for the stability of friendship and Holt looks to Birdie for trust. Coach Mo struggles with an inability to save the people that he loves while maintaining his strong and calm demeanor that he's developed over the years. And Kendra continues to be Holt's biggest advocate as she tries to keep him safe and show him what a parent's love is supposed to be. This story is apart of a series, if you'd like to read from the beginning please go check out my other books starting with: Owen Mina Home Safe Drew Okay Lost Vows If you'd like to read these stories without any spoilers check out my page for a more detailed layout.

Holt Jacobs is struggling with his past, unraveling at what seems every turn. He can't escape his demons, the only time he finds peace is when he's on the court. Birdie Morrison is a Tom boy, following in her dad's footsteps with her love of basketball. She firsts notices Holt for his skills on the court but soon realizes Holt isn't like everyone else. Mrs. Lincoln, Holt's foster mom was longing for a child of her own, unable to have one herself. Now she's desperate to help the troubled boy that she's quickly come to consider her own. Coach Mo comes together with his daughter Birdie and Mrs. Lincoln to try and save Holt from the things that haunt him. This story is apart of a series, if you'd like to read from the beginning please go check out my other books starting with: Owen Mina Home Safe Drew Okay Lost Vows If you'd like to read these stories without any spoilers check out my page for a more detailed layout.

Skylar Valentine has the one of the biggest crushes on his best friends older brother. Wolf Reed. Skylar's life isn't easy at home, with his aunt Kate abusing him in way no family should. And his big brother trying his hardest to get them out of that situation. Wolf Reed noticed the short boy from the first time he ever saw him. But he doesn't admit it to himself. Later on he starts finally letting his feelings show for Skylar. But Wolf slowly sees signs of something going on at Skylar's home and he wants to save him.