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𝘚𝘩𝘦'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘸-𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘸. Calla has always known she wasn't wanted. Not by her parents. Not by her seven siblings. Not even by the servants who barely acknowledge her. She's used to being ignored, used to being unloved-and used to quietly loving someone who doesn't love her back: her brother's best friend, Kieran Holt. But when he snaps at her in a moment of carelessness, something inside her breaks. Calla begins to fade-stops reaching out, stops speaking, stops trying. And when her body finally gives out from an illness no one even knew she had, her family is forced to face the truth: the sister they all overlooked was slowly disappearing right in front of them. Kieran is the first to realize just how badly he hurt her. And he's determined to earn her trust, her forgiveness... and her heart. Because now that he sees her for who she really is-soft, strong, worthy-he'll never look away again. A heart-shattering, slow-burn brother's best friend romance about trauma, healing, and being loved out loud for the very first time.

Synopsis: She's never had the courage to talk to him. He never shuts up. But somehow, in the quiet between them, something begins to bloom. Fifteen-year-old Elara has mastered the art of invisibility-head down, sleeves long, and always sitting at the back of the class. She's painfully shy, barely able to speak to anyone, let alone the boy she secretly watches from behind her locker door. Caleb isn't the school's golden boy, but he's known, liked, and effortlessly cool. And lately, he's started noticing the quiet girl with wide eyes and a habit of disappearing before he gets close. They don't talk. They barely touch. But every stolen glance feels like a spark waiting to ignite. A story of first love, soft hearts, and the courage to look up.

Paisley Cooper has been hiding an embarrassing secret: she has a son. Paisley will do anything to keep her son and raise him up to become a good man...but the thing is, she needs to graduate high school first. Most people already know about her little secret, but when a hot new guy named Blake suddenly becomes her new coworker at an ice cream shop, Paisley tries to hide the fact that she has a son. She doesn't know what to do...Her mother had kicked her out of the house when she heard that Paisley was gonna keep the baby. Her loving and understanding father was dead. And she didn't have any more friends after her pregnancy. How can she raise her son while trying to get back into a serious relationship? Paisley will have to decide which one she will have to put first: her son or Blake.

Fnew girl at Lincoln High, silence is a survival strategy. Words are for the page, not for the crowded hallways where she feels like a ghost. Her world is mapped in the margins of notebooks and the safe, solitary space between headphones. For Alex, star soccer captain, life is a roar of expectations-from teammates, scouts, his father, and the entire school. He moves through the noise with a charming smile, but inside, he's echoing. His future is a pre-written script of trophies and triumphs that feels more like a cage than a dream. Their worlds collide literally-a stumble in the hallway, a cascade of paper, a gaze that sees her when she feels invisible. What begins as an awkward apology becomes a quiet revolution. They find common ground in the unlikeliest place: a dusty writers' circle, where Alex discovers the power of a sonnet and Mia finds the courage to share her voice. But the echo of Alex's public life is loud. Between intense playoffs, jealous exes, and the relentless pressure to conform, their delicate, quiet connection is tested. Mia must decide if she can step out of the shadows and into the blinding light of his world. Alex must choose between the path laid out for him and the uncharted territory of a love that demands his true, unedited self. The Quiet in the Noise is a profoundly moving and lyrical coming-of-age story for anyone who has ever felt invisible, or anyone who has smiled through the noise while screaming inside. It's a celebration of first love, the transformative power of words, and the brave, quiet choices that define who we are when no one is watching.

✨ New boys. Old secrets. And one year at Messina Academy, where "nothing" is ever what it seems. ✨ For decades, Messina Academy for Young Ladies has upheld its legacy of tradition and prestige. But this year, everything is about to change. After a fire forces the boys from St. Joseph's to relocate, Messina's once-serene halls will welcome male students for the first time in fifty years. Among them are siblings Beatrice and Anthony Davis, who have just moved to Scotland following the loss of their parents. Surrounded by family and old friends, they hope to find solace-but grief isn't the only challenge ahead. As the school year unfolds, teenage drama takes center stage. Beatrice's sweet cousin Hana quickly falls for Cole Singer, pulling Beatrice into the orbit of his friends-including her longtime rival, the infuriating yet charming Benny Quinn, and the kind-hearted Peter Balthazar MacDonald. Meanwhile, The Watch, the school's beloved gossip podcast, is busy uncovering secrets. When its clueless yet determined hosts stumble upon a hidden conspiracy with Peter at its heart, they become entangled in a mystery far bigger than they ever anticipated. Despite its title, Nothing Happened promises a year brimming with masquerades, mischief, romance, rivalry, and a cunning villain who threatens to upend it all. A fresh, modern retelling of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, this novel is a whirlwind of honor, desire, wit, and unexpected love at Messina Academy for Young Ladies. *This story is exclusive to Wattpad and Wattpad alone. If this is seen anywhere else, it is stolen!*

"One fell in love too soon. The other, too late." In the quiet corners of a sterile hospital, 17-year-old Elena folds a paper crane for every moment she refuses to let go. Then Alex arrives-silent, bruised by his past, and uninterested in attachments. But when two broken souls find comfort in shared silences and stolen rooftop stars, the cranes begin to carry something stronger than hope: love. They make a pact-one hundred cranes for one miracle. But life doesn't wait for love to catch up. As illness lingers and time unravels, their story unfolds in delicate moments and paper-thin promises. And when the last crane is folded, one of them will be gone. A bittersweet slow-burn where love blooms in the shadow of goodbye. If you're ready to cry over quiet conversations, soft touches, and the ache of almost, always-this story is for you.

On our sixteenth birthdays, our kind is gifted with awesome powers. Except no, not really because this isn't Narnia, or Hogwarts, or whatever other mythical realm where witches supposedly live. This is Elizabethtown, Illinois, and much to the chagrin of the local chapter of Susie-Homemakers, we live here. All witches understand that the universe is a scary sort of powerful on a good day. On a bad day? Well, that's when The Tower card shows its face during a reading. As summer draws to a close before the beginning of junior year, Rowyn Black is tired of seeing that card stare up at her from the table. Rowyn, Reed, and Rosalyn have made it through just about every dramatic storm their sarcasm could weather during their seventeen year friendship, and it would be nice to have a quiet semester. Rowyn hopes that the only thing The Tower foretells is the frightening sight of the school parking lot come the first day- full of more jacked-up trucks and cut off shorts than a Luke Bryan video. True to its nature, however, the universe doesn't care much for hopes and wishes, and when the promise of The Tower comes crashing down, they might fall right along with it. *** This novel is up for pre-order for 99 cents on all platforms as of May 1st. Check out more on my website: nicolecampbellbooks.com ***

Gwenith Olivia Bankston has everything. Or does she? Trapped in a world where she does not belong, surrounded by people who do not understand her, she is stuck. Gwen's life is destined to be exactly the one high society has planned for her, and she's been taught to believe that's what she should want. Follow Gwen on her journey from who she has always been told she should be, to becoming who she truly is.

Gemma Richards is smart and beautiful. She has everything going for her. A best friend who will do anything for her, a loving family, and the world at her fingertips. But she worries she won't have much time left. At fifteen, she is diagnosed with cancer. But no one knows. Not even her lifelong best friend, Nathan Foster. When Gemma learns she has to tutor football quarterback Ryan Davis in chemistry, she is the opposite of happy. She is livid. But she can't say no. The success of the team depends on her. If Ryan fails, he can't lead them to play-offs. She reluctantly agrees. During their tutoring sessions, she learns there's more to Ryan than meets the eye. Along the way, she realizes she has feelings for him...and Nathan. Then everything changes when the news of her cancer comes to light, drastically changing her relationship with everyone.

Seth is dead. Without his best friend, Sam no longer wants to live. Concerned with the state of Sam's mental health after his stint in an inpatient care facility, his parents uproot the family and move to a small town in Michigan for the summer. Sam is determined to hate everything about it until he meets Charlie, a girl whose perspective on life clashes drastically with his own. Intrigued by Charlie's way of thinking, Sam slowly starts to trust her as she works to prove to him that real friendship is unconditional and that life, however painful, is worth living. Through a series of adventures within their small town, he and Charlie explore the healing process together until tragedy strikes once more and Sam is forced to put to practice everything he's learned. **CONTENT WARNING** Contains themes of mental health, suicide, depression, self harm, parental abuse, death, and grief.

As winter break ends and junior year kicks into high gear, Maya, Brielle, and Zaria find themselves navigating new pressures, unexpected conflicts, and the growing pains of becoming who they're meant to be. Between school projects, family expectations, creative clashes, and personal revelations, their once-effortless bond begins to stretch in unfamiliar directions. But through every late-night vent session, every tearful breakthrough, and every silent show of support, they're reminded that real friendship doesn't stay frozen in time-it grows, reshapes, and returns stronger. This is a story of choosing yourself, choosing each other, and learning to love the journey... even when the road splits.

Charlotte Jane McGee is officially a senior in high school. With great friends, an amazing family, and what's looking to be an exciting future ahead of her, C.J. is content with the way things are. Her heart is still mending from a past relationship, but time is healing those wounds. Everything is going to be okay. That is, until a new boy shows up in her Statistics class. He's cute, but nobody knows where he came from. They haven't had a new student in the class in years, and the one time there is someone new, he keeps his past to himself. He's immediately popular with the other girls, but C.J. knows she's the one who's meant to be with him. The only question is, will he be around long enough for her to get him to open up and love her the way she hopes to be loved?

In a world where destinies intertwine in the most unexpected ways, "In an Alternate Universe" unravels the poignant tale of two contrasting souls, Ashlynn and Abbi. Haunted by her own mind, Ashlynn grapples with the shadows of bipolar disorder, the weight of loss, and the looming promise she made to herself for her impending 18th birthday. The hope of brighter days seems distant until she meets Abbi-a ray of sunshine, a beacon of hope. Abbi, with her infectious optimism and zest for life, inadvertently stumbles upon Ashlynn during a critical moment, setting their lives on an unforeseen trajectory. While Abbi embodies everything Ashlynn yearns for, complications arise with the presence of Abbi's boyfriend, leading to turbulent emotions and choices. United by a shared mission to tick off Ashlynn's bucket list, they discover more about themselves, each other, and what it truly means to live. Dive into this gripping narrative of love, resilience, and hope, as the duo confronts life's most challenging adversities. Can they change the course of Ashlynn's fate, or is the universe already set in its ways? Discover a journey that will break your heart, uplift your spirit, and linger in your thoughts long after the final page. Note: This novel deals with topics such as suicide and severe mental illness. Reader discretion is advised.

Junior year means more than just harder classes-it's the year everything starts to count. Jayden, Malik, Noah, and Eli are learning that friendships evolve, pressure mounts, and identity isn't something you can fake. As new relationships form and unexpected truths rise to the surface, the boys must navigate loyalty, love, and finding the courage to stand out while standing together. The glow-up isn't just about looks. It's about becoming who you're meant to be.

...Finally she decided to look at him with an annoyed look on her face. "Can you let it go? You cheated on Shania. It happened. We both we complicit in it. I'm not going to tell her. And you shouldn't either" Cori Garino is trying to mend her broken heart, but she finds herself falling for the last boy she'd ever imagined, her best friend's boyfriend, Bryce.

High school's a whole new ballgame. Elora used to be a big hitter, fashion-forward, and friends with everyone- until life threw her a curve ball freshman year, when she fell hard for John, the popular captain of the baseball team. Unfortunately, Julie wanted him, too, and she'd stop at nothing to make sure Elora strikes out- with John and with the rest of the school, too. Julie's plans worked for a while. Three years later Elora's not the same girl she used to be. But with the help from her best friend, Tallie, she's aiming for a comeback. And this is a game she might just win.

[COMPLETED] Adrian's headed for a collision. He doesn't know when; he just knows that he is. With his father ill and his mother devout at his hospital bedside, Adrian is left navigating the world of grief, microwave meals, and first love alone. The sole person who makes him forget is Heather, his childhood crush who is eternally drifting away. When Adrian initiates a dare-to-be-great-moment, although criminal, he holds hope it may just keep her in his life a little longer. LOGLINE: An introverted teen must confront his emotions in order to salvage relationships before his coping mechanisms threaten to destroy them. ⚠️ Contains themes of depression Copyright 2021 S James Ambys 2021 Teen Fiction winner

Emily is a normal seventeen-year-old American teenage girl. She just wants to have a normal life. She wants to hang out her two best friends and her boyfriend, Richard. But the things that she faces with her family, won't allow her to. Her parents count on her to take care of her younger siblings almost everyday. One day, Emily decides to ignore her family completely, but she didn't know that it would actually destroy her in a life-changing way. Her parents got into an accident, and she has to choose between the person she loves or the family she has. Will she leave her entire family for just one good-looking boy?

"In order to get into this school, you weren't supposed to be scared of work. The three-steps application took almost a whole year for Keely to prepare. Gaulthier had prepared it too, well, at least, he had started as early as his 15th birthday to talk about it. The essay that would change his life, he used to say with a cocky smile. Sitting besides him at the kitchen table, Keely remembed the slight frown on her face at that moment. She didn't think an essay could change life. She think people could. Little did she know how deeply both the essay, and him, could ruin hers. "