Aidan Castro was Isaiah Tovar's first friend turned childhood bully. Then Isaiah moved to a different school and never saw Aidan again. Social media is a powerful tool, especially when it helps you reunite with the person you still care about after all these years, despite having no clue about what they've been up to. Isaiah misses Aidan a lot, actually. Because despite the countless times Aidan hurt him as a child, he still clung on to their happiest memories. But when they reunite, Aidan isn't the boy Isaiah remembers. And now, Isaiah isn't sure if he missed him... or just the idea of a boy who no longer exists. Copyright © TheQuietLoser13| 2021-2022 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the author's written permission except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (48,454 words)

16 years ago, Henry Lau and Hayden Leos fell in love in high school. Yet, due to them belonging to different sides of the same town, Henry can only now reminisce about their story, even after having moved on and loving somebody else. Copyright © TheQuietLoser13|2020/2022 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the author's written permission except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (4350 words)

Shakespeare once asked if it was better to be alive or dead. Well, when Death comes and takes Broadway actor George Adams' hand by force, he wishes to return to being alive once again. "Just one day", he begs. "Just one more day to set everything right." Will Death grant him his wish? In other words, a short story about a young actor meeting death before his time came. Copyright © TheQuietLoser13| 2021 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (2751 words)

It said when the volcano closes itself off, it will erupt and bury every city near it. Well now, the time everyone feared has finally arrived. Emilio Martinez and Lucas Rodriguez are children who have lived on the city's streets their entire lives. When their time to evacuate finally arrives, a common earthquake interrupts their plans and they are forced to face the world... alone. Copyright © TheQuietLoser13| 2022 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the author's written permission except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (7,057 words)

I live across the street from an old, rusted, crumbling house. My neighbors tend to avoid this place, although it seems abandoned, it's not. A man known as "Freaky Martin" lives there. No one had ever seen Freaky Martin before but there were rumors about a particular legend only he could tell. They say the story is about my neighborhood and how it changed from bright and sunny to dark and gloomy. He's willing to tell you the story... if you're willing to pay. Who knew that my neighborhood had such a dark past? And that it was all his fault? In other words, Victor Blaese and Andre Martin were once neighbors and best friends. They meant everything to each other until the day they grew up and changed. Who knew that just the effort to fit in would lead to the end? Copyright © TheQuietLoser13| 2020/ 2022-2023 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (18,685 words)

Rosemary, the daughter of a mafia member, develops an overprotective nature towards his little brother, Xander, who hides a scar behind his mask. After they're separated and reunited, Rosemary once again promises herself to always keep Xander safe from any form of danger, no matter what it takes. Copyright © TheQuietLoser13| 2022 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the author's written permission except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (3678 words)

A high school boy, Cole, writes an entry in his diary to Dennis, a boy in math class he is crushing on. As he writes everything he could never tell Dennis, Cole begins to release that perhaps, he has met the right person... at the wrong time. Copyright © TheQuietLoser13| 2022 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the author's written permission except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (1585 words)

Ebony and Tyler have been in a relationship for about 2 years. Tyler had always told Ebony he loved him, but Ebony had never said it back to him. Tyler was understanding and waited for him. But is Ebony even in love with him? Copyright © TheQuietLoser13| 2020 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (1367 words)

The topic of God's existence is often controversial, with some believing in His love and others not. However, the words of Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard offer an interesting perspective on faith. He once stated that in times of despair, when all hope and logical reasons for continuing seem lost, it is then that faith is truly experienced. Daniél grew up in a Catholic family and was raised to follow tradition by taking over his father's business and marrying a fellow Catholic. However, when he loses his faith and drifts away from the church, he begins to experience the love of the universe that extends to all of its creation. Copyright © TheQuietLoser13| 2023 All rights reserved. The book may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. (3311 words)