Life's trials, tribulations, temptations, defeat, but a grandiose win; written in poetry.

Random musings about giraffes and words -- two things I adore.

Sterling was born albino and blind from a sexual assault when her mother was twenty-two. Her mother named her Sterling, hoping that she would shine bright enough to keep the world away. When she sees that Sterling is almost pure white from head to toe, she calls her 'pretty stag' because she resembles a white fawn. She hopes that her daughter will be able to keep her own innocence and not suffer the same fate that she did. Regardless of the baby's blindness Charlotte believes that Sterling was born the way she was to remind her that there is still beauty in the world even in the worst of times. The story follows Sterling's painful journey through life as people take advantage of her and rob her of anything precious to her. Eventually though, Sterling's luck might begin to turn when she realizes how precious her life truly is.

[SAMPLE ONLY. PUBLISHED IN OCTOBER 2016] - LINK TO PURCHASE E-BOOK ON MY MESSAGE BOARD! "Why are you being nice to me? I'm a freak, I'm blind," Riley had once asked her, but Ellie could never answer that question, and she would never be able to. Ellie Burke is just this simple town girl, who will never look at the wrong way about anyone. Moving to Florida means everything to her - she could turn over a new leaf, start a new life, and get the chance to actually be someone -and not just this useless nerdy girl. Everything's going well for her until she meets this boy in her English class - and he's the most interesting, unique person Ellie has ever met. The boy who lost his sight. She's going to fight for what her heart wants every step of the way. This is Ellie's story, and it's going to be one bumpy, complicated romance that's nothing like the fairy tales say. A story of hope, trust and what true love really means.

Ever wondered what it was like to be in Nikki Morales shoes? She led an ordinary life. Boring. Not much happening. No matter what, she always had her best friends, Nate O'Riley and Taylor Dodson to back her up. But one teeny, tiny incident wrecks her whole life. A simple prodding in an investigation, turns her life upside down. And she has a suspicion that that mysterious guy has something to do with it.

Wattpad: A popular ebook website, or otherwise known as: The way to Rebecca Hewitt's heart. James Cavern has been madly in love with his best friend Rebecca Hewitt for as long as he can remember, but, as all these stories go, she doesn't feel the same way. Rebecca being addicted to Wattpad, James decides to pose as a stranger and reintroduce himself to her on Wattpad in hopes of winning her heart, only to find out that a faceless foe known only as KingCameron has beaten him to the punch. Read on to find out what happens between Rebecca and James as James tries to balance his ever-growing lie with the ups and downs of life [Unedited]. (Based on true life events and conversations).

Maisie had planned to dedicate this summer to going out with friends, staying single, and concentrating not only on her job at Layla's, but also her school work. Going into college was a big step to take, leaving behind family and friends to enter the world as an individual. In only a few months, Maisie wouldn't be the same girl. This summer, she had decided, she'd find herself again. Nothing was going to change that. But when she gets tangled into love, this teenager realizes that plans change, and as she falls head-over-heels for someone unexpected, she begins to wonder if this is everything she's wanted. Up until now, it had been. But now, in the summer heat, she discovers that finding yourself means letting everyone else go in order to uncover something beautiful: yourself. You can find updates of this story on the account JulieM819.

Harrison Kringe loses more than his wife when she suddenly dies after giving birth; he loses his mind. He blames his newborn baby girl for his devastating loss. She will pay the price for his insanity. Taught from birth to know only unimaginable horror, Harrison creates a monster. Can he control his creation, or will he become a victim of 'Daddy's Little Girl'?