"Do you want to talk? You know, about everything?" Evan asks. He's staring up at the star-covered sky as he holds our brown bag of French fries. I finish my sip of my vanilla milkshake despite not wanting to stop and follow his gaze. The stars twinkle against the black and wish I had brought my camera. Somehow I thought that bringing it on our maybe-maybe-not date wasn't appropriate. "I don't know," I smile, "everything seems like a lot of talking." Alabama Reed has fooled herself into thinking that this could work and she knows it. With an accident she's trying to downplay and a loss she can't seem to forget, things aren't looking good. So Bam's parents do the only thing they can think of; they take their daughter and drive her halfway across the country to sleepy Mermaid Bay to live in an empty cottage for the summer. Things quickly start looking up when Bam realizes the newspapers don't cover news that happens hours away, but as soon as she starts making friends and secrets of her past start unraveling, Bam finds out that you can't always run from your past - even if you actually run away. Spiritual #18 May 16th, 2013

I stood with my back to her, shielding her, and my murderous eyes stared down at the poor excuse of a man, promising unimaginable pain if he dared to move or even flinch. The enormity of control it took me to suppress the impulse to eradicate the piece of scum, who dared to even think about laying a hand on a woman, was inconceivable. My whole body was trembling with rage. The guy was intimidated by the fury in my eyes and stumbled back to his intoxicated friends who were too dazed to understand the situation. I was disappointed and relieved at the same time that the chaos didn't end in a fist fight. When I turned around to console her, she was gone. And as I looked around, I saw her back just leaving the bar through the entrance. I hurried out to follow her. She walked ahead of me aimlessly and disoriented like a wounded animal that had just escaped the claws of death. My heart ached for her. I found a kindred soul in her. She evidently had been wounded in the past. Just like me. But in an even worse way than I had been hurt, and it angered me, that someone had dared to harm her. *** Eden Marie Simmons is still recovering after escaping an abusive relationship when she meets Keane, the broody and enigmatic neighbor who is shrouded in mystery. Both are still being haunted by their past and are not ready for a new commitment, but when fate repeatedly puts them in each other's paths, they can't deny their attraction for each other. Life challenges them both with secrets, lies, and broken trusts, and confronts them with their pasts. They both must learn to be brave enough to love again. *** Story is previously called "Paradise Lies"

Ranking #961- cry ( July 30 2019) #811-weird In a world where innocence hides deep scars, Tinley's smile illuminates even the darkest moments. Born into a world of rejection, she defies her past, always gracing life's challenges with a wide grin. Asher Leroy, a captivatingly cold billionaire who remains consumed by his work, oblivious to the charms of others. When fate brings them together, sparks fly amidst clashes, tears, and dramatic encounters. But amidst the chaos, could Tinley's unwavering spirit ignite a fire in Asher's heart? Will their encounter pave the way for unexpected emotions to blossom?

Five years ago, Ian Rinaldi was summoned to Chicago to meet his uncle's best friend's eldest daughters. The only one that caught his attention was the youngest, Skylar Grant, the girl he saved from jumping off a balcony. Soon after, he went back home, not picking either of the eldest Grant sisters, too stuck on the youngest. So he makes a life for himself in San Francisco. But five years later they meet again. Now Skylar isn't the same 16-year old he held in his arms while she cried on his shoulder. Skylar is now a woman. A very tempting woman that he hasn't stopped thinking about since that night so long ago. WARNING: This story contains sensitive subjects, sexual content, and some mature language. This story is intended for readers 16+. © 2014 TheKilljoyWitch

"That scent. It was familiar. It's her. She's my mate. I finally found her. And she so beautiful and innocent. So I wrapped my arm around her neck to see what she'll do. And she blushed. And I thought to myself. Has she ever been flirted too? Has she ever been in a relationship with anyone? I want to know her more. She's mine and mine only. " A girl named Davina Claire, moving across the world. Having to start a new life with her single Father and oldest brother John and grandfather, making them stay in his mansion. A shy, innocent, beautiful girl. Scared of the world yet more of herself, she's broken for many of reasons. Till she mets him... Vladimir Waters, was your typical bad boy stereo type. Black hair, grey-blueish eyes, tall, muscular man. But with a deep secret that only a few know. He flattered at every girl but never really loved them because none of them were the one. Until he met Davina at school... Was it destined Or fate.. Read this book to find out on the love that consumed the two strangers.

"Who are you?" I asked, still left in the shock and scared state that came over me when gunshots were heard. I look up to his face which was hidden behind a dark shadow and bit my lips as silence fell between us. "Who I am is none of your business," he said in a cold, husky voice that somehow caused me to shiver. A frown made it's way onto my face as I looked at the mysterious man who refused to tell me who he is. He stood tall in front of me as we fell into silence again but only for a few seconds before he began to slowly move towards me. His face slowly being exposed to the light, giving me a glimpse of his icy grey eyes. "let's go" he spoke again before turning around. I hesitated a bit before turning around and for some reason followed behind him. ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── Ariana is a 26-year-old young lady, employed at a famous bar in New York City. She loves her job to her heart and counts it as a blessing since it helps in paying her bills. So everything was going quite well in her life, except for the fact that her boss hated her, but apart from that she was okay and everything was going well...but all of that came to an end on one specific night when she found herself in the arms of danger after encountering a mysterious yet dangerous man, who had also happen to have a lot of enemies. And since she had encountered him, she had been targeted as a worker for him and so she was promised that her life will be protected by the mysterious man as a returned favor for her saving his life. She has now entered a world where chaos, lies, hurt, death and truth reside and will find herself in a place where though decisions are thrown at her. So, What will she do when she's being chased down by enemies that seek to take her innocent life? Can she trust a man, she never knew, to protect her? Can she....survive? There's only one way to find out...