Strained Stories

She's the top student. He's her rival in everything. And they can't stand being in the same room. Sam Robinson is tired of being invisible. Tired of the pressure, the comparisons, the "are you okay?" when she's clearly not. Her only escape is a forgotten garden no one knows about... until Jason Smith finds it. Jace is tall, sporty, infuriatingly perfect, and the last person Sam wants to share her silence with. But school hallways, breakdowns, and dreaded family dinners keep throwing them back-to-back. Some cracks you can't hide. Some people you can't avoid. And some breaking points change everything. THE BREAKING POINT

Being stuck. Chaotic.

"A way towards blackness."

Embracing life's enchanting unpredictability, Today's existence, tomorrow's uncertainty, In this dance of moments, we find our grace, Cherishing today's gift, tomorrow's unknown space. Ratings 🌟 2nd in strained 🌼47 in poetry 🌼78 in poetry 🌼 293 in poetry 🌼 289 in poem

Lyra lives with her single mother in an apartment not far from the country side's beaches. She's never met her father but despite the daddy issues, She's a good girl, straight A's is all she even brings home. But that all changed when she went to a new school and her mother warned her to stay away from a certain boy and she, being the good girl she is, obeyed her mother...well that's what her mother thought.

-- In the heart of a bustling downtown café, Calista's life takes a turn when she repeatedly crosses paths with River, a charming and enigmatic young man. As their chance encounters turn into a deep connection, Calista grapples with the turbulence of her parents' divorce and her father's unexpected engagement to his mistress. With the support of her best friend Ginger, her mother Meredith, and the budding romance with River, Calista faces her challenges head-on, discovering resilience and hope in the midst of life's upheavals.

17 year old Zeke is a normal enough boy. He's gay, friendly, a soccer player, and occasionally over hyper. His new boyfriend Tommy is relaxed and quiet kind of guy. Zeke is happy to be with Tommy except for one little thing...Zeke is still in love with his ex boyfriend, who happens to be dating Zeke's best friend. As Zeke struggles with his feels for his current boyfriend and his ex boyfriend, he realizes they may hurt everyone involved if he isn't careful. {I suck at descriptions D;}

Book Five of The Wicked Series Junior year and Cornelia Moreau is determined not to make the same mistakes she did last year. It's a new year, which means a new love and an old Curse. Enter who world for another page-turning book about teen Witches who find themselves in more trouble than good. Wicked -- 1 Cursed -- 2 Damned -- 3 Burned -- 4 Strained -- 5

Breathe.

Shattered Justice "Unravel the truth, repair the bonds." In the shadow of family expectations and shattered love, a skilled but restless P.I. finds himself entangled in his mother's legal battles. With each step forward, he uncovers secrets that test their already strained relationship while unlocking the truth behind a web of lies. Powerful family drama with thrilling twists. - Reviewer 1 Compelling story of family struggles and uncovering hidden truths. - Reviewer 2 Characters David, the restless protagonist, is a skilled private investigator with a complicated relationship with his mother. Standing tall and lean, with dark hair and piercing hazel eyes, he is a man of intrigue and mystery, whose presence commands attention and admiration.

Olivia is a disadvantaged seventeen year old girl. She's jumped years of school due to her intelligence and is hoping to finish sixth form a year early so she can move away and start a new, less stressful chapter in her life. But with siblings to raise and feed, horrible parents to put up with, an art project, descending grades and a new handsome teacher annoying her! Will all go as planned ? Take a stroll with Olivia on her journey of youth, to see how her life unfolds in just a few months.