Belfast Girls
- Reads 260
- Votes 10
- Parts 1
Ongoing11m
Last published Sat, May 31, 2014
Belfast Girls is the story of three girls – Sheila, Phil and Mary – growing up into the new emerging post-conflict Belfast of money, drugs, high fashion and crime; and of their lives and loves.
Sheila, a supermodel, is kidnapped. Phil is sent to prison. Mary, surviving a drug overdose, has a spiritual awakening.
It is also the story of the men who matter to them –
John Branagh, former candidate for the priesthood, a modern Darcy, someone to love or hate. Will he and Sheila ever get together? Davy Hagan, drug dealer, ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’. Is Phil also mad to have anything to do with him?
Although from different religious backgrounds, starting off as childhood friends, the girls manage to hold on to that friendship in spite of everything.
A book about contemporary Ireland and modern life. A book which both men and women can enjoy – thriller, romance, comedy, drama – and much more ....
All Rights Reserved
#51
belfast
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
The Gang Leaders Girl
Jinx is just a mysterious girl. She's no goody two shoes that's for sure. While her brother is part of a gang; she is not. She has been asked to join by her brother ever since their parents death, but she always refuses. She always tells her brother that he is better off with her on her own. She is the most feared girl. She hates everyone and everything. The only thing; well person she cares for is her brother, and she'll do whatever she can to keep him safe. But she's been doing that from far away for 4 years to protect him. Ace is the leader of the most feared gang in the whole world. He has made it blatantly clear that he is no where near being a goody two shoes. The only people he cares for are his closest friends in his gang; other than that he hates everyone and everything. He tends to be a lone wolf; never like the idea of dating. He only does one night stands with girls then leaves them high and dry. Both of them have no clue the other exists. Will it stay that way? Will they meet and fall in love? Will they just hate each other? Will they change each other? WARNING: A lot of swearing, smoking, drugs, and some gruesome scenes will be featured in the book. If you do not like any of that do not read this book.Complete
Miss Perfect and The Bad Boy
"How do you fall in love with someone when everyone in the world is against you being together?" "People always tend to want the things they shouldn't." - Nicole Kingston and Alejandro Sanchez are polar opposites and the most unlikely of friends. Nicole has a wonderful boyfriend, great parents, a perfect life. As it seems. Alex has a dysfunctional family, with an abusive, drug addict dad, and a runaway mom. One night, Alex knocks on Nicole's window in the middle of the night asking for help, just like he did 4 years ago in middle school, back when they were inseparable. Except, so much has changed since then. They quickly realize the connection they had when they were kids never faded away. When Alex's life starts to fall apart, Nicole has to find a way to help him before it's too late. Warning: This isn't a typical love story. It deals with drug and alcohol addiction, suicide, abuse, mental health issues, gangs, and much more. This is not a story where the main characters fall in love and live happily ever after in a few chapters. This book will deal with real life issues, if you're looking for a easy fun story to read, this isn't for you! Cover by @blushingbeiberComplete
Gang War (Fanfiction) (#WATTYS2017)
BIG CHANGES AND EDITING TAKING PLACE - BEAR WITH ME SOME THINGS MIGHT CHANGE This is a FAN FICTION if you do not want to read the fiction version is on my profile The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse. They say that when you fall ill, you can't imagine how it had felt to be fit and healthy again. The memories disappear and all that you are left with is the pain and the feelings of being helpless, like your life is merely just hanging on the edge of a thread. If you compare it, I felt like that after the year of abuse I had endured, I couldn't remember how it felt not to be hit and shoved around. I couldn't remember how if had felt to not be covered in bruises or to have scrapes and cuts that sting. I was frightened every second of every single day. I feared what I would have to say, each word would be like gasoline to the fire that would inevitably explode sooner rather than later. At first, I loved him, I would gladly jump in front of a bus for him, but when the love-struck puppy disappeared and my vision was no longer clouded by sweet gestures and expensive gifts, I saw him for who he truly was. A cold, heartless man that thrived off the hurt and anguish of others, and when I finally discovered who the person I fell in love was, it was too late to leave. Skye Talbot was nothing near a normal girl. Her 'boyfriend' was part of the town's most dangerous and feared gangs. She didn't know how she got dragged into the lifestyle of drugs, sex and crazy fights, but she was starting to get used to it. Little did she know it was soon to all change. A mysterious group of five boys come to the school and turn it upside down. Turning them into the ones others should fear. When one of them takes an interest in her, all hell breaks loose between the two gangs. Who will she choose? Whose lives would be risked in the process?Complete
Perfect World
The last year of High School, and best friends Martin Murakami and Terry Quinn are living the good life. The biggest problem in Martin's life is that he wants to break up with his girlfriend Paris Healey and had a one-night affair Riya Bhatt. But things quickly spiral out of control when Martin discovers Riya is pregnant. That in itself is enough to upend his world, until Terry is assaulted and becomes addicted to hard drugs. Told over the course of eight months, Martin must figure out how to do right by Riya, keep his best friend from killing himself, and keep his own life from falling apart.Complete
His one and only | ✔️
He was your typical mafia leader: arrogant, Selfish but when he is with the people he likes he's his normal self: Funny, Loyal and trustworthy. what happens when he meets a bubbly petite British girl. All he's ever wanted was to be with someone who likes him for him and not his mafia self. She was a normal petite girl who only ever wanted to be loved by someone other then her family but what happens when she meets a certain person. What will happen?will he finally find a girl that will love him no matter what? Will she fall in love? Or will it end up in disaster? I'm sh*t at description sorry 😐 None of the pictures or videoes ect. belong to me and are found on google, pintrest or youtube You can also find this book on Inkitt if you prefer to read on there * Completed *Complete
Influence (GirlXGirl)
! Trigger Warning: THIS STORY INCLUDES DRUGS, OVERDOSE, AND MORE! Drugs are rioting teenagers' lives in Trinity College; 1 in 5 students have drugs in their hands. Whatever the excuse for them to do drugs, they will never stop, and it's been like that for a couple of years. Cathleen Everest is one 1 in 5 students. Her addiction to drugs could lead to a bad thing. Stephanie Haynes is a Welfare officer leading the investigation "Drugs" case in Trinity College, hoping Cathleen would lend a hand since Stephanie always cared for Cathleen with her drugs addiction even though they were never on good terms since high school. Not to mention the drama between Cathleen and her FWB, Joanne Clarke. Could their relationship affect the investigation or the relationship with Stephanie that Cathleen is building because of her past mistakes? Is it going to affect their friendship? Will Cathleen get her high school crush? Will they also find the drug lord? ~~~~ *Hi, you have an addiction to drugs, and you needed help. You can always contact hotlines that you can find on a trusted web. * Be safe all!Complete![❤HIS PRINCESS❤ [ON HOLD]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/141906893-256-k771360.jpg)
❤HIS PRINCESS❤ [ON HOLD]
"Hey Princess." "Wh..at is your problem?! Why are y..you following me?!" "Are you scared of me?" he asked with a smirk on his face. "N..no I am no..t.." "Oh really.." he says taking a step forward. "Don't come near me! I will scream!" "Baby girl, don't be scared. You are totally safe with me." he said taking one more step. "Please... leave me alone..." I said tears rolling down my checks. "Princess. I will never leave you." He said with a serious voice. --------------------------------------- THE BADBOY'S GIRL: Katherine is a normal girl with no social life. She only has two bestfriends Ashley and David. What will happen when a No. 1 playboy, Jason Ryder will take admission in the same high school. What will happen when they two meet. Jason only uses girls. He never dated anyone and doesn't know what true love is. What do you think will happen when he will fall for Katherine? Will she accept him? Will she fall for him back? Will she love him? Will she fall for someone else? Will they be ever togather? To find out all the answers read the story. WARNING: It has swearing. Don't forget. You have already been warned. Enjoy... :) P.S : I don't own the picture used for the cover. It's just a Google image which I edited.Complete
Language
There is nothing more beautiful than watching an innocent angel fall apart at my sinful actions. I'm going to ruin her. •••• "You know," she whispers, "Everyone would be disgusted by the things I would let you do to me." I smirk. She's made for me. "Tell me," I said, "Tell me what you would let me do." I rub my thumbs across her cheeks. She grins up at me, looking so fucking pleased with herself. "Can I show you instead?" -------- Amorette Ávila is just trying to support her family and make something of her life. She meets a man who changes her perception of all things. Augustine Eros is a dangerous man, one who kills and controls crime, and that scares her. She wants to look out for her brother, but that only leads her closer to the man she fears. However, he finds something in her he's never found before, and he's addicted. She sees through his rough facade, and her curiosity seems to drive her interest. She's an angel to him, and he thrives off of it. She is his drug, and he wants to overdose on her.Complete
Jinx is just a mysterious girl. She's no goody two shoes that's for sure. While her brother is part of a gang; she is not. She has been asked to join by her brother ever since their parents death, but she always refuses. She always tells her brother that he is better off with her on her own. She is the most feared girl. She hates everyone and everything. The only thing; well person she cares for is her brother, and she'll do whatever she can to keep him safe. But she's been doing that from far away for 4 years to protect him. Ace is the leader of the most feared gang in the whole world. He has made it blatantly clear that he is no where near being a goody two shoes. The only people he cares for are his closest friends in his gang; other than that he hates everyone and everything. He tends to be a lone wolf; never like the idea of dating. He only does one night stands with girls then leaves them high and dry. Both of them have no clue the other exists. Will it stay that way? Will they meet and fall in love? Will they just hate each other? Will they change each other? WARNING: A lot of swearing, smoking, drugs, and some gruesome scenes will be featured in the book. If you do not like any of that do not read this book.
More detailsContent Guidelines