*4th story in Beauty of God series: While I would love for you to read the other three stories, you don't have to read them to understand this one!!* Kason loves his sister more than anyone in the world. So when her abusive boyfriend leaves her broken and pregnant, his only goal is to make sure she and the baby are okay. But it's hard when he doesn't have any control over the situation and when Kaybree is close to being unfixable. Add in ex girlfriend problems and the stress of college, and Kason's life just seems close to collapse. But then there's Sav, the kind, calm, sarcastic nurse intern that somehow makes everything slightly less stressful. Not only does she seem to be one of the only lights in Kason's life, but she also introduces him to someone that he's been hearing more and more about recently: Jesus. With everything stacking on top of each other, will the small graces like a new best friend and a Savior that might be the answer to it all be enough to keep Kason from going under? **REVIEWS** "Oh my goodness I just HAVE to say Golden Rain is definitely my favorite book on WattPad." ~ @SmileyRiley_1 "The story overall is AMARZING!!! Sav is the character we've all been waiting for. Spontaneous, real, and has a story that has touched me..." ~ @BooksforJesus "With compelling characters, a moving plot, and an emotional background, you'll want to read 'Golden Rain' until the end!" @Rosalie_Golden

Story 1 in the Beauty of God Short Story Series *2nd place in the JesusFreakcontest!!* *2nd place in the Walk by Faith Awards (short story category)!!* Braylin's life has been hard. But now, with her father put in prison for all the abuse he has put her through, she is working to find a better place. As she waits for her aunt to finish moving to town, she is staying with her life-long best friend, Jonah, and has a feeling that this is her chance to change things for good. But it's hard to stop flinching everytime she feels a hand on her back or open up about all those years stuck with her dad. Memories haunt her like a ghost from her past and it's hard to believe in this God that Jonah keeps telling her about, with unconditional love and mercy. One fateful night, Jonah's kindness breaks open a door to something Braylin would never have seen coming. Somehow, this stranger that Jonah offers a meal and bed to will turn Braylin's life toward something bigger than she could have ever predicted. [Trigger warning: this story contains references of abuse and trauma]

Story 2 in the Beauty of God Short Story Series *This is a sequel to my other short story titled Indigo Skies! While I would love for you to read that one first, it isn't required to understand this one :)* Rebecca is free spirited by heart but restricted. Her parents, who both have strong Chinese backgrounds, are a traditional couple living in a modern society. And while Rebecca loves them, she feels like she is suffocating under their ever watchful eye. And to make matters worse, Rebecca loves God and wants to go to church even though she knows that is not something her parents would like. So she hides it all from them; going to church, reading the Bible, and especially her massive crush on one of her best friends in her youth group, Cameron Davidson. But, quickly, the pressure starts to add up and keeping so many secrets from her parents while still trying to be the perfect daughter might make her world go up in flames.

*1st place in Young/New Adult category of The Heart Awards!!* Story 3 in the Beauty of God Series Ella has big dreams. So big that the small town that she lives in and the diner that she works at are starting to feel a little... cramped. So when she interviews with a band who needs a new backup guitarist and singer and she actually gets the job, she leaps on the opportunity. But Ella wasn't expecting to meet Jordan, and she certainly wasn't expecting to feel the need to help him. She wasn't in Edwards County to share her faith, but God works in wonderful ways, especially in the most crucial of times. For Jordan, it's exactly what he needs because his time is running out. *This is a sequel to my short stories called Indigo Skies and Maroon Nights. While I would love for you to read those, too, you don't have to read them to understand this one :) * (P.S. This is my first draft so don't judge too harshly haha XD) Word Count: 111,000

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*2nd place in the Autumn Leaves Writing Contest (hosted by @sapphire_pages_ ) Katie and Ben fell in love over the course of a year. But what if all their memories were built on lies? Ben loves Katie but he isn't supposed to. The UIRC assigned him to gain her trust and kidnap her, not to give her his heart. But it's too late now. As the UIRC riffles through Katie's memories, searching desperately for the information they need, Ben must decide if he should stand back and let Katie be exploited or do something about it. Because, in the end, only one thing can remain: love or fear.

Mimmi is a normal teenage girl who struggles with algebra and has a major crush on her best friend's half brother. Nothing weird about it, right? That's what she thinks until one fateful math class makes her realize that Cannon isn't exactly who she thinks he is... (If you need anymore encouragement to click the READ button, this is a fast read with adorable moments and chronic second-hand embarrassment! It was inspired by a prompt I found on Pinterest so it's nothing too serious. Go check it out!)