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Wasted (Young Writers Prize)

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Reads 299
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Parts 14
Time 3h 58m

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Her stepfather in prison and her mother drinking to cope, Shannon French knows her life is far from perfect. Somehow, she's got to juggle looking after her two younger sisters with her schoolwork and making sure nobody finds out about her mother's addiction. But when she manages to track down her birth father, who she has never known, could Shannon's life finally be on the up? Or could it be one step closer to imploding?All Rights Reserved

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Can I Tell You A Secret? by daydreamsandwords

5 girls. 5 secrets. 1 way to find them out. When Alouette moves to England with her family, she's expecting to spend the rest of her school life in misery. With all of her friends and childhood memories back home in New Zealand she doesn't know how she's going to cope. In her first week at her new school, though, she meets 4 other girls. Soon they're all inseparable. But the closer they get to each other, the more they find out about each other and soon they find out that everyone has a secret. Will they trust each other enough to tell each other these secrets?

Why did it have to be me? by 2010oneD

London was a normal 20 year old Beverly Hills girl, her mother was part of a famous TV show and her father was a designer that lives in London. London and her other 3 siblings had a abnormal life, they where rich and their mother made sure her children where in the spotlight. London was a new model that was still trying to get used to the industry. What happens when she gets drunk one night and crosses paths with Niall Horan? *Just to let everyone know I do not write mature scenes. I have never written one and I don't think I'm ever going to. 😂😂*

Handcuffs in Winter by IamAwinchester67

When Crissy's father leaves for a few months with a new girlfriend, her and her brother are left alone to fend for themselves. Unable to keep a stable job herself, Crissy gets into drugs and partying. There is only one person that can break her from her bad habbits. Or can he? Taylor is a local officer that worked with Crissy's father a long time ago. He's determined to better Crissy while her father is away. Falling in love wasn't part of the plan. One night on patrol turns into a hot night with his partners daughter and leaves them both surprised by morning. But can this love for someone seven years older than her keep her from the things she knows best? Or will Taylor have to do his job and lock her up for good?

Her Guardian Angel by pandababy_1

Emma has lived with her parents all her life. When her mom suddenly decides to leave, everyone in the tiny town knows within a day. Emma's life at home is changed completely because her dad changes completely. Her boyfriend also doesn't help matters. He was verbally abusive to her and she ended things right after her mom left. Her school life has become a bigger mess than her home life. Beau's dad left his family when he was nine years old. He instanly had to grow up. But when Beau turns seventeen he gets in with the wrong crowd and gets arrested. His mom loves him but can't stand seeing him like this. She kicks him out once he turns eighteen. Beau is able to move into a house and register for class before the school year starts. Can Beau and Emma find a place where they can help each other or will they be an even bigger disaster in each other's lives.

Finding hope by Alison_isthebest7

Valerie Johnson, a 13 year old girl struggling with mental health. Her mother, Madison Johnson. Does not believe in mental health, her mother is very strict. She has some crazy rules, for example, Valerie cannot eat after a certain time. Valerie cannot watch tv for more than an hour, Many more rules that Valerie is forced to follow. What will happen when her mother meets a man, They 'instantly' fall in 'love'. The man Valerie's mother falls in love with happens to have 4 sons. Valerie's mother and her 'partner' go travelling for 2 years, leaving Valerie alone with her soon to be step-brothers. They do not like her, or maybe they do. (Complete, does need re writing so be aware of short chapters and cringey chapters) TWS SELF-HARM DEPRESSION ANXIETY ATTACKS ED ABUSE I WILL ADD ANY MORE AT THE TOP

The Past Within by melsfilmsx

⚠️TW: THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK IT MENTIONS INFERTILITY, THE USE OF DRUGS ANS ALCOHOL, ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEATH⚠️ After losing her parents at the age of eight, Tamara Collins' life is turned upside down. Shuffled through the foster care system, she faces years of instability and pain. That is, until she meets Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford, a married couple whose love for each other is unwavering. Drawn to their warmth and strength, Tamara is adopted into their family, and for the first time in years, she feels like she belongs. Tim and Lucy are devoted not only to each other but to Tamara, pouring their hearts into giving her the stable, loving home she never had. But as Tamara hits her teenage years, the scars of her past start to surface. By the age of sixteen, she begins abusing drugs and alcohol, battling her inner turmoil in secret. As her self-destructive behavior spirals, it begins to tear at the fabric of the family. For Tim, Tamara's struggles unearth painful memories of his own past, pushing him to a breaking point. Though his love for Lucy remains strong, the trauma makes it hard for him to connect with Tamara. Lucy stands by his side, supportive as ever, but the emotional weight threatens to overwhelm even their seemingly unshakable marriage. When Tim withdraws to protect himself, Tamara feels abandoned, and in a desperate act of rebellion, she pushes her family away. But their love is not so easily broken. With Lucy's unwavering support, Tim finds the courage to confront his past and realizes that leaving is not the answer. In a moment of shocking clarity, Tim returns, ready to rebuild their fractured family. Together, the Chen-Bradford family must face the painful truths they've been avoiding, but through love, forgiveness, and resilience, they find that even through the fire, their bond is stronger than ever.

A Foster Kid by Rubes2021

A young 17 year old Taylor Cooper who's mum was addicted to all sort of drugs and alcohol and couldn't look after her and Taylor's younger sister Tiffany, age 15 who were separated at the age of 6 and 4 when they were put into foster care and their life has gone down hill ever since and the dad is no where to be found Taylor has been through hell and back and has lost everyone that see loves, what else could go wrong? I suck at descriptions so please don't use this to see whether you should read the book or not, just read and find out if you like it thankyou :)

Growing Pains by JPhreshh

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The Lies We Tell Ourselves by dillonrh94

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Moonsland (EN) by gabriel_ttx

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Can I Tell You A Secret?

5 girls. 5 secrets. 1 way to find them out. When Alouette moves to England with her family, she's expecting to spend the rest of her school life in misery. With all of her friends and childhood memories back home in New Zealand she doesn't know how she's going to cope. In her first week at her new school, though, she meets 4 other girls. Soon they're all inseparable. But the closer they get to each other, the more they find out about each other and soon they find out that everyone has a secret. Will they trust each other enough to tell each other these secrets?