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SOBER IN THE CITY

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After waking up one too many times on the floor of her bathroom, Sara decides that it's time to put down the drink-for good. But how is she supposed to meet the love of her life (or the love for tonight) if she's spending every night in a church basement? Well, it doesn't take long for Sara to discover that there are cute guys in AA, too. The only problem is, just because you stop drinking, doesn't mean life magically gets better. In fact, sometimes it gets worse. WAY worse. And there's no amount of liquid courage that can help you through that.

Curious about what it's like when you stop drinking and start getting real? Real SOBER? Check out Sara's blog, "Sober in the City" for an inside look into the underbelly of sobriety. I can't promise it'll be pretty, but it will definitely be entertaining.All Rights Reserved

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The CEO's Secret✔️ by ASummers1

"Please Katie, don't go. I need you, you're good for me." He begged desperately for her to stay. She was the glue that had been keeping him together for so long, if she left he could fall apart completely and be left a hopeless pile of dust that could never be fixed again. "I might be good for you Colin, but you aren't good for me. I have to think about myself this time, my life's consisted of trying to keep you together for so long that I forget how it feels to be Katie anymore." "I can change, I promise you I can. Things will be different this time." The distraught look on Colin's face made Katie want to believe him again, but it would only lead to more heartache on her part if she continued to believe the vicious cycle of empty promises. She had been keeping his secret for so long that it felt like it had almost consumed her as much as it did Colin. Katie had to say no this time, she could not go like this any longer. She needed to think for herself for once, something she had not done in a long time. ******* Colin's PA, Katie, is dragged into her boss's life quicker than she had ever expected. And when she lands herself right in the middle of his secret, she already feels too much for him to tell the world. Follow the ups and downs of their relationship over the ten year period they spend on each other's minds.

Altered by LuellaOpal

Have you ever met someone who alters the course of your life? For good or for bad, they've come in, given and taken, and then- BOOM! Your life was never the same. There's always a change, an altering of reality. When you meet those people, the reality that you've known your whole life is suddenly gone and a new one has taken its place. When those moments happen, there's no going back. You can try to return to the way things were but nothing, and I mean nothing, can take you back to exactly how it was. That's what happened to us. I think that's why we're still trying so desperately to get back to some sort of normalcy. Four years later and we're still on the ground, crawling, in search of the happiness that was lost that June. Summers will never be the same. Midnight walks through my neighborhood will never be the same. Field parties with bonfires and loud music will never be the same. I still don't know why you left and what lead you to the decision you made. What I do know is that we're here. We're alive and we're pushing forward to the future. A future that you're not a part of. But in some ways, I'm glad you're not a part of it. I just wish it wasn't like this. *** TRIGGER WARNING*** SA, abuse, suicide, substance abuse, and mental illness. This is a complete story that is much like life; fast, full of surprises, and not always how we want it to be. This has been a project of mine for over three years. It was self-published on Amazon, but after some issues in publication, I decided to just upload it on here. I hope you fall in love with these characters like I have. The friends in this story are trying to make names for themselves, figure out who they are, who they can trust, how to love, and how to separate themselves from a restrictive community. As in any coming of age story, they will experience growing pains... but will they survive them before its too late? PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS.

And In Another Life I Will Make You Mine!! (Published on Smashwords) by Dazzlingstar2828

❣️❤️😍Completed😍❤️❣️ I stood by the window early morning... And saw a sun coming out of it's nest and shining!! Suddenly my eyes fall on a beautiful damsel... Whoes one sight disappeared all my frazzle!! Day by day I was falling deeper in her love... Watching her every morning became my daily job!! I didnt even knew her name... As the day to talk with her never came!! I was desperate to approach her... Nevertheless was never able to collect enough guts to go near!! I admit that I was addicted to drugs... But gradually I became obsessed to her hug!! And one day when I thought time was right... I walked to her home after so many of sleepless nights!! But Rose on my hand dropped on the ground... As I saw my world turning upside down!! She stepped out of the gate as a bride... Making my excited eyes shocked and wide!! I found I was too late to confess... As she went away with her groom leaving me in mess 💔💔💔 After a year when I met her I didn't knew it would start all over again... As I had lost all my faith for having a love to gain... She was there lost and pale.. I wanted to be by her said for this time for real... (Hello everyone This is me Dazzling Star came up with a story hope you will like it. When you are done reading please leave your feedback which can make me improve. With tons and tons of love)❤️ Cover design @Niki-chase

Maybe, There is a Happy Ending by melina_strangio

"There were times of hardship when people forget the courage they need to keep fighting; and survive. But I think as long as we have something or someone to believe in, to keep close in our hearts, courage will never truly leave us. We only have to reach deep in our heart to find it." I never thought I was going to escape my abusive parents. I could no longer see that one light at the end of my tunnel. I was trapped, no way to escape. You would never believe that one trip to the New York Hospital could change my life drastically, and not in the way you guys are thinking. Not negatively, but positively. Thanks to my Doctor and his son, I could finally say goodbye to my dark past and say hello to my bright future involving a massive emotion... LOVE. So, Maybe... There is a Happy Ending.

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I'll always remember us | ✔️ by author_jxsmine

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Tomorrow [Ethan Dolan fanfic]//COMPLETED by ohitsrebecca

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The CEO's Secret✔️

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