Nicole Collins is just a normal senior at Beckton High. Until she falls in love with Christopher Garrett; a Lieutenant in the United States Armed Forces. They spend one magical summer together and then it all comes crashing down. Chris has to return to the army for nine months. Can Nicole convince him to stay with her in Beckton? Or will he leave her behind and risk never seeing her again? Cover by: @writingtaurus

Alexa is a 23 year old living in Boston, with a definite past. She fell in love in high school to a boy she never thought she could replace. Unfortunately, he died in combat shortly after joining the Marines. Five years later, she is still broken from her past, trying to move on, and forget. But then she runs into Jerry, Derek's older brother. Jerry, being the guy who was always in love with her, who would do anything for her. What happens when she starts to feel those emotions she hasn't felt for so long? Will the guilt stop them from being together, or will the love keep them fighting? Find out to see what happens when Alexa picks either the guy who is dead, who will always be in her heart, or her new found lover... ************************************************** I have to give a special thanks to Kathryn (HerLastBreath) for the beautiful cover design, THANK YOU!!

Emma is going into the army. Regina didn't tell bet she was pregnant because if Emma really wants this she will stay and help with the baby instead if doing what she wants. Regina is raising a secret baby while still being heartbroken that Emma is really not there. Henry is confused my mama is gone. Regina cries all the time and he doesn't get it.

Ever since he was a little kid, Braden Evans has always wanted to be a firefighter. Growing up watching shows and always taking an interest. Now, his dream is a reality. Living in Chicago with his wife Shelby, they are just trying to learn the ropes of marriage and the struggles that can come with it. Of course, being married to his best friends sister does have it's problems and is not easy. But, once they have their daughter Raelyn, everything changes. Being a parent and being married to a firefighter does have its hardships for Shelby, not fond of the various hospital calls she receives always worrying about Braden. When a former lover comes back into the picture, it causes turmoil, not only in Shelby and Braden's personal life, but in Braden's career as well. Can Shelby really accept that she is married to fire?

"Come back to me, soldier" I stood there at the Airport not wanting him to go. Me not knowing where he was going to be and if he was going to come home to me. "Babe, I love you so much." He said giving me a kiss that was so sweet and passionate. "I love you too Brett Ashwood." That's when the flight boarding intercom came on and it was his flight out. "I'm gonna miss you so much and I will come back to you." I was trying so hard not to cry. I smiled. When he grabbed his bag, I grabbed his hand and kissed him one last time. "I love you Brett." He smiled and walked down the airport. I squatted down and started crying softly. Come back to me Brett.

After deciding to work on the family farm in Jameson, North Carolina instead of going to college like her older sister, Daisy, Hayden Alistair's life took a turn for the worst. Her parents die tragically in a horrific car accident, and to top it off, Daisy wants nothing to do with the family farm. Left to run the property and family business alone with the help her close cousin, Billie-Mae, Hayden is forced to overcome challenges she didn't expect to have so soon. Just when her life couldn't change anymore drastically, Hayden's long time neighbors, the Taylor's, receive a huge surprise when their only grandson, Chase Taylor, comes to stay with them while he's on leave for the U.S. Marine Corps. Hayden didn't think anything of the guy, that is, until he tries to make friends with her the next day. Drawn to his good looks and friendly personality, Hayden finds herself falling for Chase, finding comfort and escape in his presence. Just when Hayden's life starts to smooth out, it's turned upside down once more when she learns that not only does Chase get called back for deployment, but she also faces horrifying news about her older sister Daisy. Read on to hear a story about love, loss, family, and the strength a southern woman.

Everybody has a hero. Every soldier wants that special someone to come home to. For Scarlet Chambers her's is a soldier. For Ajay Harrison his is Scarlet. Scarlet meets her hero/soldier during a heroic event at her school and she instantly falls in love with him. Ajay Harrison is 22 and is one of the top trained United States Marines in the world. Scarlet is a 18 year old seinor with honors. What and how will this relationship turn out? And will he always be there to protect her? How will they last while they're in two different country's?

"Do you have to leave?" I say through tears. "I promise I'll be home before you know it." That's a lie. It'll feel longer than what it actually is. And it will all feel like hell. "I'll be lost and...and...alone without you, Matt" I sob even harder. "Don't say that. You'll have Aunt Kathy and Jo. Trust me when I say this: they know exactly what they're doing. They've been through plenty of these before." I nod, not trusting my voice, afraid I'll break down again. His hand comes to my cheek as he wipes a tear that's falling. His arms then indulge me in a huge hug, his familiar cologne invading my nostrils. "STARKS! We're boarding!" I flinch at the fact that its time to let him go. He kisses the top of my head, "I love you." He whispers in my ear. "I love you too." I respond weakly. "I love you most." And with a final, hard kiss, he walks away from me. Kathy holds me and lets me cry on her shoulder as Matt looks back at me, and walks into the plane. ~~~ **This is an original story by @QuackingDuck. Any other publication of this story has been stolen** ~~This story contains mature content~~

(Excerpt) I looked up into his gorgeous, honey-colored eyes and felt my heart begin to thrum with the love that was trying to over take me. His eyes were piercing and seemed to hold some unknown emotion that he was having a hard time controlling. The wind whispered against my bare legs and shoulders and I instantly regretted the tank top, blue jean shorts, and cowboy boots. I shivered unconsciously and he looked at me with concerned eyes. Without speaking, he slipped off his plaid button-up shirt and slipped it onto my shoulders. My cheeks instantly flushed a bright red. “How do you do it?” he asked me in wonder. “Do what?” I asked, confused. “Steal away my attention even with this captivating view surrounding me,” he frowned. My cheeks flushed even redder, “You are so cheesy and romantic, you know it? You’re like my own personal redneck Romeo.” “If I’m a redneck Romeo, then you are definitely my tan-legged Juliet,” he smirked and I knew that I was done for.

With all the new current events and tragedies happening world wide in schools, Newley Township Elementary School decides getting a School Officer is their best safety precaution. With more and more young students being taught that cops are bad, one officer sticks out as good. Ms. Collins, a young 3rd grade teacher, wants to see how good he can be. As the school year goes by, they figure it out themselves.