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Trying to live

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Parts 46
Time 9h 23m

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High school senior Emerson Vermont is counting down the days until graduation, eager to escape her small town and its entangled dramas. But when her mother is involved in a severe car accident, Emerson's plans are derailed. Suddenly, she's thrust into living with her ex-boyfriend's family, and everything she thought she had left behind comes rushing back.

As Emerson settles into this new, unexpected reality, she's confronted with a storm of emotions. Old feelings resurface, and she finds herself forming a complicated bond with an old friend who offers her comfort and understanding. However, as she navigates her emotions, she begins to realize that her feelings are driven more by her need for solace than by true affection.

Caught between the echoes of her past and the uncertainty of her present, Emerson must grapple with the impact of her choices on those around her. Will she find the clarity and strength to move forward, or will she remain ensnared by the ghosts of her past?

In "Trying to Live," follow Emerson's journey through love, regret, and self-discovery. Can she find a way to embrace a future that's truly her own, or will her past continue to cast a long shadow over her life?

Trigger warnings: alcohol abuse, suicide, mentioning of drugs, ...


Please read with caution, if you can't read things like these because it triggers something, don't read because your well being is more important!

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The Love We Left Behind by TheAmaraChronicles

"I could never get her out of my head, no matter how hard I tried. I could never move on with my life. I fought, and I fought, but it was pointless. She was ingrained in my mind and soul, and I despised her for it. Lexi Black was the bane of my existence, and I wasn't going to rest until I ruined hers." After a tragic accident tears them apart, Lexi and Carson become estranged. Having been best friends for almost all their lives doesn't seem to matter to Carson as he leaves her behind without looking back. Struggling with her new reality and unable to move on from the loss that shook her to her core, Lexi turns back to her small town. Caring for a sick mother and working a dead-end job seems to be all that life has in store for her until he reappears. 7 years later, Carson is back in town, determined to ruin Lexi's life like she destroyed his. Secrets come to light, and confessions threaten to decimate whatever is left or their relationship when Lexi decides that there is no going back. Some mistakes can not be fixed, and hearts can not be unbroken. *A small town, friends to enemies to lovers love story that paints grief through love in a whole different light.*

Loving All Over Again | ✓ by SkylerPeytonn

Getting broken up with was one thing Aliana Haven was used to. Her first years of High School mostly consisted of heartbreaking break-ups. But on top of all that, she has to deal with the remnants of sadness left behind after her mother left her and her dad a couple years back. Her dad still hasn't recovered, leaving him taking out all of his anger on Ali. Ali got taken in by her best friend's family, which meant that she could stay away from her dad. But her life was sad. It was complicated. All the sadness was like bricks. Ali kept building the bricks around herself until she was incased by sadness. And no one could break her wall. That is, until he came along. Ashton Dobias. The cool guy. The popular basketball player that all the girls lined up in front off. He covers up every little memory with his award-winning smirk. But under all that, he is still grieving his mother's passing that happened 7 years back. He never expected to run into Aliana Haven that one day near the cafeteria. He never expected to fall in love with her days later. And he never expected to be like Hulk and smash down Ali's wall. But he did. She promised herself to never love again. After many broken hearts, she couldn't handle any more. But after Ashton... It all changed. ❁

The Hidden Truth by J_eliza

"He takes pleasure in seeing me cry. As he walked away he gave one more blow. I think I heard a rib crack." - Eden Holland. 16 years old, a junior at Echo Wood Highschool. Her parents are divorced. Her mother left her with her abusive father When she was 6, he wasn't always abusive. She hates every morning and every night. She has many secrets. Will she tell anyone? Will she share all of her secrets? - Sage Reed. 17 years old, a senior at Echo Wood Highschool. Town 'bad boy' who was suspended for a year. He has secrets of his own. - What will happen when the two meet? Will there be love and freedom? Or will there be more hurt and damage done? - "I swear, I fall in love more with you everyday." He says before kissing me. - *Mature content*

Life With Boys (Emerson Series #1) by T_Harp

After a tragic accident that completely changes her life, Annie and her twin brother, Austin, are taken in by the Emersons, a family of seven (drop-dead gorgeous) boys. But Annie never expects to fall for one of the boys...let alone two. "A delicious series of twists and turns." - Grace @ HQ ***** Annie Cassidy has always had a simple life. She lives with her mom, dad, and her twin brother, Austin, in Indiana. She's always been close to each of them; a bond nobody could break until one fatal night when Annie's parents are killed in a head-on collision. She and Austin have no other family nearby and are taken under the wing of their father's best friend, Derek Emerson. They move from their small, comfortable hometown in Indiana, to the giant city of Los Angeles, California. Not only are they shocked to find out that the Emersons are rich--but that they also have seven kids. And they're all boys! As Annie begins to settle in, the last thing she expects is to develop feelings for one of the brothers, let alone two. It's safe to say that her new life in LA is about to get a whole lot more complicated. Content warning: mature scenes, depictions of a car crash, and mentions of grief. [[Word count: 60,000 - 70,000 words]] Cover designed by Gillian Goulet

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𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐘 || 𝐆𝐗𝐆 || cover

The Love We Left Behind

"I could never get her out of my head, no matter how hard I tried. I could never move on with my life. I fought, and I fought, but it was pointless. She was ingrained in my mind and soul, and I despised her for it. Lexi Black was the bane of my existence, and I wasn't going to rest until I ruined hers." After a tragic accident tears them apart, Lexi and Carson become estranged. Having been best friends for almost all their lives doesn't seem to matter to Carson as he leaves her behind without looking back. Struggling with her new reality and unable to move on from the loss that shook her to her core, Lexi turns back to her small town. Caring for a sick mother and working a dead-end job seems to be all that life has in store for her until he reappears. 7 years later, Carson is back in town, determined to ruin Lexi's life like she destroyed his. Secrets come to light, and confessions threaten to decimate whatever is left or their relationship when Lexi decides that there is no going back. Some mistakes can not be fixed, and hearts can not be unbroken. A small town, friends to enemies to lovers love story that paints grief through love in a whole different light.