Seconds To Kill
- Reads 248
- Votes 0
- Parts 13
Having been adopted from Hong Kong at just three months old, Lia Casey has never known anything about her birth family: who her parents were, why she was given up for adoption, and how she came to an adoption agency halfway around the world from where she was born. Her adoptive parents have always maintained they were kept in the dark. About everything.
So when Lia turns 18, she thinks it's just like any other birthday. But she receives two surprises that day. The first is that her adoptive parents know more about her adoption than they've been letting on.
The second is that someone is trying to kill her.
Piecing together the information about her adoption, her parents, and their past may be the only way Lia stays alive. Now, it's a race against the clock to answer the questions that Lia has always had.
Someone is determined to keep those answers secret. And they're willing to do anything to keep it that way.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***PLEASE READ***
There will be some instances of profanity, as well as some violence. However, I maintain that there will never be any actual in-depth descriptions or extreme use of profanity, though there will be scenes of violence that I have to include for the plot's sake. I will do my best to ensure that those scenes are not too graphic or violent.
All Rights Reserved
#77
birthparents
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Such The Liar Painted Me
This is a #TeenFictionAnotherYearShortStory entry. --- Believe me, when adulting takes place, you forget your naïve little side instantly and are ready to fit yourself in the big boots. But let's say, it's too soon for Olivia Dee. For her, graduation was a ceremony, a consummation of all the misery and guilt she had had to bear, of which none whispered-and she finally had the chance to leave it all behind. But the world's twisted, right? What if...I say, she has to relive all her past memories--that nasty first kiss, to be labelled a troublemaker, to be accused of things she could never imagine ever doing? Sadly, this is not her decision to make. A day after her graduation, she wakes up to face her senior year again. She knows that she had completed her education, she spends hours yelling about it on everyone's face. But at the end, she has to go to college again with one question--how does she even return back in time? But this time, all she has to do is grapple with a recurring dream, try to eliminate all the dark spots in her senior year and find out the reason of this travel back in time. Yet one thing's for sure, she hasn't travelled back in time. I give you my word. I know. There are numerous black-outs, sudden falls, chills, drama and a whole different system of cheating, drugs, revenge and a famous Queen sister, who is, mysteriously, now not famous at all. Watch her swim and drown, as she struggles between her reality and to keep up with her past struggles again, literally. Meanwhile, there's one context she never understands: Death undoes anything. *** Credit to @cattown_graphics She is a real darling, and managed to present me this cover at a very short notice. I'm so grateful!Complete
His Daughter
*Before you read. I wrote this a really long time ago and made a mistake with Lia's age that I can't fix. Can you please ignore it and enjoy the rest of the story without fretting over a mistake? Thank you.* Ever heard of a protective dad? Derek Hale's family was burnt alive. He had to kill the love of his life and his daughter's mother changing his true eye colour from a glowing gold to a vibrant blue. And he's a teratorial werewolf. If Thalia Paige Hale is her father's only sunshine in a disasterous, storming, supernatural world and it gets even darker when her aunt, Laura Hale ,calls for their help in the town her mother and family died in, what will happen to the strong bond between the thirteen year old wolf and her father? **I do not own Teen Wolf or any of the character except ones I created*Complete
Elemental
Currently trying to edit & rewrite. Also, Travis is now changed to Brandon An elemental is a unique kind of human being who is born with supernatural abilities. When the elemental world starts to crumble they need someone to help save them out of the darkness that they have entered. Flash forward to many years later when the final action takes place for that savior to be born. Meet Raven Madison. Raven isn't an ordinary girl. From the second she was born she was given a power that could literally save or destroy the world. Due to unfortunate events of her past, her life wasn't the greatest. Right before she was adopted at age ten, she lost all her memories. After the adoption life seemed as normal as possible, besides a few fractured memories of her forgotten past. At the age of seventeen, she now goes by Rae and her only worries are trying to please her parents while also trying to live life the way she wants, forget these recurring nightmares, and survive life at her new school. At her new school, The Academy for the Gifted, Rae is faced with a few challenges by trying to survive high school like any other normal teenager with her two best friends. But in this new school with these new kids and friends, her past is starting to come back and because of it, she has to deal with new problems while also trying to figure out who she really is and the truth behind those fractured memories. -------------------------------------------------------- There is some swearing in this book so you have been warned. This book is also just a draft so sorry if there are any mistakes along the way. Everything in this book is from my imagination and is also copyrighted Book 1 of the Elemental series. Can be read as a stand-alone with some slight cliff hangers that connect it to the second book which takes place two months after this book. There will be the same and new characters but will have new problems that will play out between the second and third books.Complete
Calling Secrets
She sighed and inhaled the cold air of the dark room, snuggling under her covers. The only light illuminating the room was the light from the TV. Everything was going smoothly, until she heard footsteps approaching from the hallway leading to her room. Her room was at the extreme of the hallway. The footsteps stopped right in front of her door-- then a knock on the door could be heard. "Ani" she heard a voice from outside call That was the day Her life changed forever. If she had known how things would turn out, she never would have opened the door for her drunk father to get in. "Come here darling" he had said in a gruff tone and she made her way towards him and rested my hand on his shoulder. A move she regretted her whole life. It felt like her world came crashing down as he did the unthinkable. She had so many sleepless nights due to that worst night of her life. The tension in the house was brewing, but her mother was never really there as she was too busy with her career to notice the changes in her daughter or the cloud of tension that hovered around the house. To top it all up, she was also dealing with bullies in her school. Waking up every morning was something Juanita didn't look up to Everyday she hoped she would not, but to her dismay, fate had other plans for her. Would Juanita be able to get justice for herself? Will she be able to defend herself from bullies in her school? Will she be able to gain her mother's love and attention? Continue reading to know more ❤Complete
𝕀𝕟 𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕕'𝕤 𝕖𝕪𝕖
Caden was part of family that shows lack of affection to each other. His family was built different, They didn't believe in tears or loving one another. His parents verbally abuses and pretty strict about school and getting good grades at which wasn't any good for Caden since he hated school and rather do sports. He was his sent to boarding school for a while so that his "grades could be fixed" and when his parents didn't see any improvements in his studies they disowned him and put him in adoptions center. His two years of staying at the center, Caden was adopted by lovely couple when he was 12. Who had 3 children themselves but they still loved him unconditionally like he was their own child and helped him heal his trauma but what happens after seven years his biological parents reach out to him. How will they react to the boy that's became a man who he is today ? How will they get over the guilt that eating them alive for they have done to their son's traumatic past? And neglecting him. Read to find out...........Complete
Too Close
Available on Amazon! http://hyperurl.co/r93gn4 Wattpad's version is a draft. There may be minor typos and errors. Olivia was the laid back, girl next door in Charlotte favorited for her charms. Olivia never really paid any attention to the guys in school and she's never let herself fall in love. Ever. With college just months away, she had no interest in beginning a new relationship. Besides, she just wanted to enjoy her senior year with minimal distractions. Then her adoptive parents decide to foster an arrogant, irritating guy, who frustrated her to no end. But then tension, oh sweet tension, grows between them whenever the other is near. How is Olivia supposed to fight the inevitable if they live alone in the same house? How is she supposed to not become attached or fall for his cool, flirty, and sometimes reckless personality? Especially when they both forget about the rules. Tyler didn't expect anyone to want to foster him, but SGA was getting old anyway. With his father out of his life, it was time to finally live it without risking getting arrested for doing anything else illegal. Olivia wasn't supposed to become part of his world. How could she? With his past following him like his shadow... #8 quickbooks out of 5k+ #50 discover out of 11k+ ~~~~ Listen to it on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0B14NK2V4/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-308441&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_308441_rh_us Paperback on Amazon: http://hyperurl.co/r93gn4 Wattpad's version is a draft. There may be minor typos and errors. (*Amazon version/Audible recommended.) Check out my other ongoing stories! Thank you so much for stopping byComplete
The Abused Sister (COMPLETED)
16 year old Dawn is hiding a secret from her brother and their friends who her mother adopted. She now has four brothers. The only one that knows is her gay best friend. Once her mother remarries they all relocate to Hawaii. Not only does she have to keep her secret from her mom and four brothers. Her new step dad and 16 new step brothers. How will she keep her secret? Will she ever be safe from the one who hurts her? (All photos come from google. Do not own any of them.)Complete
The Survivor (Book #2)
Despite years of abuse by a close family member, Maya is starting to learn the meaning of trust and love with the help of her new family. She's made friends, loves her adopted brothers, and is even growing closer to a boy at school despite the alarms ringing in her head. But as Maya knows, just when things start to feel right is usually when they begin to go wrong. When she finds out that someone is following her and wants to see her fairytale ending go up in flames, will she rely on those around her or handle it herself as she has had to do her whole life? Maya struggles to navigate high school, older brothers, and PTSD/anxiety that tell her she doesn't deserve happiness. She knows now that she is not just a victim, but with the world and people from her past seemingly out to get her, who will she become? Reviews from readers: "This is such an amazing book I enjoyed every word. WHEN IS BOOK THREE OUT OMG?" (it's out now) "It's one of the best series of books I have ever read." "I need more!! You have done such a good job on this story. The emotions and characters are all down to point."Complete
This is a #TeenFictionAnotherYearShortStory entry. --- Believe me, when adulting takes place, you forget your naïve little side instantly and are ready to fit yourself in the big boots. But let's say, it's too soon for Olivia Dee. For her, graduation was a ceremony, a consummation of all the misery and guilt she had had to bear, of which none whispered-and she finally had the chance to leave it all behind. But the world's twisted, right? What if...I say, she has to relive all her past memories--that nasty first kiss, to be labelled a troublemaker, to be accused of things she could never imagine ever doing? Sadly, this is not her decision to make. A day after her graduation, she wakes up to face her senior year again. She knows that she had completed her education, she spends hours yelling about it on everyone's face. But at the end, she has to go to college again with one question--how does she even return back in time? But this time, all she has to do is grapple with a recurring dream, try to eliminate all the dark spots in her senior year and find out the reason of this travel back in time. Yet one thing's for sure, she hasn't travelled back in time. I give you my word. I know. There are numerous black-outs, sudden falls, chills, drama and a whole different system of cheating, drugs, revenge and a famous Queen sister, who is, mysteriously, now not famous at all. Watch her swim and drown, as she struggles between her reality and to keep up with her past struggles again, literally. Meanwhile, there's one context she never understands: Death undoes anything. *** Credit to @cattown_graphics She is a real darling, and managed to present me this cover at a very short notice. I'm so grateful!
More detailsContent Guidelines