Wild Horses - Melissa Embry - Wattpad

Wild Horses

Reads 263
Votes 1
Parts 58
Time 6h 10m

Reads 263
Votes 1
Parts 58
Time 6h 10m

Mature

action contemporary familysecrets novel psychological-suspense romance thriller wattys2020

When recovering alcoholic Emma Farouk's violent ex-lover demands custody of their disabled daughter, she can only trust herself to protect her child - if she can resist the temptation to take one more drink.

The overall inspiration for this story was a woman who was both a talented poet and afflicted with fetal alcohol syndrome, who I met through a writing workshop. I've tried to give Suzy the the loving mother J. never had and provided readers with a window into the world of people with FAS. As well as, of course, a rip-roaring reading experience.  Gradually, more characters found their way in -- the identity thief from "Eight Seconds," and the concerned but deeply flawed father of "Trace," both short stories also published here on Wattpad. (Caution -- spoiler alert!)

And finally -- I hope you enjoy the evocative cover art by Miguel Muñoz Hierro from Pixabay.All Rights Reserved

action contemporary familysecrets novel psychological-suspense romance thriller wattys2020

Table of contents

58 parts

Sign up to add Wild Horses to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

The Artist's Perspective by Hollowemka

"Did you ever think about perspective? It's a funny thing. People are essentially looking at the same, but everyone sees something different. And I can't help but feel like I see something that isn't suppose to be there. Something...completely out of the picture." People can go through many horrible things and live. Emma Gonzalez knows that better than most, though she would hardly admit to the hell she went through. After spending years separated from her siblings by a tragedy that can't be undone, she is back with her family, starting a new life. New house, new school, new people. She got a chance to start over and she intends to use it for the best. But can she really do that with the shadows of her past always behind her? Noah Knight thought his life couldn't get worse. His love life went to hell and his personal seem to want to follow right behind. He needed a break. But a new school year is here, which means new homework and exams. Yay! Though after discovering the arrival of new kids, he believes things might take a turn. He is proven correct when a blond beauty with unique eyes walks in with her brothers and trouble starts to show it's face to the world. After getting tangled in her crazy world full of art, talking food, soccer and horror toilet, he believes he should have sat this one out. Too late now. Hi guys! This is my very first story, so constructive criticism, pointing out grammar errors and tipos is welcomed. English isn't my mother language, so I would appreciate your help. Warning: This book will involve adult content such as mature language, bullying, child abuse and rape. If there is someone reading this who went through the things listed above, I want you to know that you are not alone. You are loved and very strong to continue fighting, and I'm sorry about everything you went and probably still are going through. If you want to talk with a stranger for a different perspective, my chat is always open for you. SLOW UPDATES!

If You Love Me by slybatspidow

"If you love me, you won't leave me." Jessie has believed those words from her boyfriend, Josh, since senior year of high school. She loves him and doesn't want to leave him. Not even when he shouts at her and hits her. Jessie's best friend, Kolleen, can't stand seeing her in that situation. With a bit of convincing - and the worst beating she'd ever received - Jessie agrees to move into an apartment with Kolleen. But not long after, Jessie is scared the worst of her nightmares will soon become a reality. Josh goes missing, and suddenly Jessie would swear she's being followed. One night changes everything, and one person soon changes Jessie's outlook. A responding officer from that fateful night begins to seek her out, at first claiming it's part of his job. As she spends time with her new friend outside of his job, she starts realizing that her feelings are evolving. After being abused for over a year, Jessie is terrified she's falling in love. What's even more terrifying is that he might be, too. She isn't ready for love. Not yet. She makes up her mind that if he is falling, and if he does love her, he'll wait for her to be ready, and if she loves him, she won't let herself hurt him. Can the words that used to cage her in really be the key to her freedom? --- Featured On: @NA: Take a seat and let it be | Mature Content and 18+ reading list @NA: You deserve the world | Mental Health reading list Ambys Top Picks New Adult 2023

River Rose | ✓ by itsnina2356

Cover made by: @_navyblueee_ "Pretty little things can be deadly too" I never understood pain until I was taken, and I didn't know love until they found me. At the mere age of four, Valenciano Rossi took me from the fire that consumed my home and separated me from the men who'd die to keep me safe. My dad, my brothers and our childhood friend Noah Now my two loving brothers were traded by two deadly ones, my only father figure is a dangerous criminal and abuser...and my sister is rather keen on making my life harder than it is The only reason I don't up and leave is the little boy depending on me but I'll get us out of there as soon as I figure out a way I'm hanging on by a thread, barely keeping up with everything Valenciano makes me do when the Beauforts barge into my life Turns out, they decide to see an underground fight while they attend business in town. The same one Val is dead set on seeing me win for his own reasons. And that's how we meet, Nikolai Beaufort finally finds his stolen daughter...just as she beats the shit out of her opponent I'm guessing life can only go up once you've hit rock bottom right? *** A/N: NOAH IS NOT A BROTHER THERE ISN'T INCEST IN THIS STORY!! Carry on, thank you *Needs some editing *

Her Saving Grace (COMPLETED) by UndecidedRebel

In and out. In and out. Step by step. Keep moving. This is all I think about. I feel empty since my perfect world crashed and burned. My mom died of cancer when I was twelve. A year later my father became a raging alcoholic. My brother became a party animal and a player. Sure he checked up on me, but never noticed the fake smile and the bruises under my make up. Behind that smile, Cass is broken. Behind the happy face, hides emotional scars. She is broken, abandoned, and bruised. She tells herself to keep moving, but her steps are slowing. She can't find a point to keep living until the boy next door peaks her interest. Can he help her find her true self again? Will he fill the missing parts of heart? Can she keep breathing in a world that is trying to suffocate her? THIS IS MY FIRST BOOK ON WATTPAD. YES, IT IS REALLY CRAPPY. I KNOW. WARNING: Contains scenes of self harm and suicidal tendencies. Also contains sexual scenes.

Going back by BlueStarrySky1

A teenager with a love for weapons must work with her ex-family in order to solve the mystery of her mother's death. ** After the unexpected death of her mother, Iris is forced to go back to the family that abandoned her. They're expecting her to be the same, bubbly little girl and want everything to go back to how it was ten years ago. Iris has a new family now- one she would do everything and anything to protect. She doesn't need her old one. But when ugly secrets come to light, Iris will need the help of the ones she despises most. Can they put aside their differences long enough to work together? Or has their bond broken beyond repair? NOTE: If you are reading this after Sept 23rd, ignore any comments as they refer to the old version If you are reading this on any other than site 'Wattpad' then it has been stolen and you are at risk of a malware attack. FREE story with PAID exclusive chapters

The 12 Steps by SRaeeg08

*DISCLAIMER* READ AT YOUR OWN RISK: This book deals with serious topics and themes of drug use, PTSD, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts. This book contains realistic depictions of opioid use. Recovered and recovering addicts should proceed with caution. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The 12 Steps is a gripping Young Adult novel that follows twin brothers Lincoln and Liam as they navigate the weight of trauma, addiction, and family fractures. Lincoln, a high school senior, is seven months sober and struggling to reconnect with a life that feels just out of reach. He wants to move forward but fears where the future might lead. Liam, also a senior, buries his pain beneath a reckless façade, desperate to outrun the past that haunts him. While one brother fights for control, the other refuses to acknowledge his own unraveling. When a life-altering incident shakes their already fragile bond, Lincoln and Liam must confront long-buried secrets, painful truths, and the damage that has fractured their family. The 12 Steps is a powerful story of resilience, healing, and the journey toward forgiveness-both of others and of oneself. "...there were a lot of things I was forced to learn and that made me resent my family for it. One of them is the fact that I learned more about family at rehab than I ever did when I was home." - Lincoln "I always had this plan. A plan where I would graduate high school with the highest GPA, get a full-ride baseball scholarship to Stanford University, and then work my way to the major league baseball teams. It was a plan I had made with Lincoln when we were younger. A dream we shared to play baseball together. A dream that died when he overdosed." - Liam

I'm Sorry (Watty Nominated 2019) by GirlsDeadMonsterxx

"I'm sorry for hurting you. I'm sorry for being so emotional all the time. I'm sorry for hurting myself the way i do. I'm sorry for pushing everyone away. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry for making you hate me. I'm sorry for being here. I'm sorry for existing. I'm sorry for being the way i am. I'm sorry for being me." Amelia Cunningham. Epitome of Social Outcast. No friends. Just her trusty diary and occasional panic attacks. She is the perfect student, perfect daughter. She smiles like the sun shines down just for her, but nobody knows how broken she really is. Nobody sees the cracks and cuts beneath the beautiful facade she puts up. Nobody but Nikolai. And he might just be able to save her from herself. Because he believes that he's been given a second chance to save someone like her for a reason. And he would make sure he saves her no matter what.

$Lost In The Darkness {Edited} by Lmfao_arse$

Disclaimer: Any edit used in this book is mine. The pictures, however, have been taken from Pinterest and does not belong to me. Credit for the book cover- ME Vanessa at the age of 21 lives with her mother and stepfather in Lakewood, a town in New Jersey [America]. Due to a past incident, she is not allowed to live without the supervision of her parents. She suffers from dual-personality disorder and find it difficult to manage her emotions which results in her often-losing control.While the town's people are often scared of her, not much is known about her to them. On one fortunate night, she discovers that her parents were murdered brutally freeing her from the grasp of their filthy existence. Much to her dismay, the police and the foster system in search of a close family to send her in the guidance of, discover the existence of her brothers. The question is why does she need constant guardian? Why was she unaware of her brothers? What happened to her? The road to unraveling the secrets, lies and betrayals awaits her. But will she survive? Is she ready to leave her friends, life and goals behind to live in Italy with this newly discovered family? TRIGGER WARNINGS: - This book contains subject matter that may be sensitive for some readers. There is triggering content related to: Physical, mental and emotional torture. Graphic violence. Kidnapping. Human Trafficking. Drugs. Mafia. Crime. Mental disorders and others. Rape. Degradation. PTSD. Death of a loved one. Extreme heartache. 18+ ONLY.

The Moon Loved Her by KellyKallia

"Have you ever begged someone? Have you ever reached to the point of humiliation just to get food? I'm sure you had your own struggles but don't dare to compare them to mine." Kira Kim drowned and woke up in the body of a ten year old orphan and gets adopted into the family of a well respected duke with two sons. She faces their hatred, gets mistreated and bullied as she discovers new parts of herself and meets the love of her life. The male lead! After a chain of events, Kira Kim returns to her original world after losing all her memories and meets the male lead all over again... The cover is also made by me. Warning! There might be parts that are meant for older readers so please read keeping that in mind.

Drop of Affection by Incinaz20014

Reis Ali ----------------------- every drop that fallen that day something in me spoke.Faster, stronger my awareness kick in.Got to save her no matter what. I will lose what I have if I open up.Maybe I can admire her from far.Look out her like the way she says it "Like a brother" nothing more. Dani Ahmmed ------------------------ He is not for me I knew it from day one. So, I blocked everything deep where no one can find it not even me. Smile everythimg will be alright. "Past doesn't matter future does", is what my brain says amd my heart believes.

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

The Artist's Perspective cover

If You Love Me cover

River Rose | ✓ cover

Her Saving Grace (COMPLETED) cover

Going back cover

The 12 Steps cover

I'm Sorry (Watty Nominated 2019) cover

Lost In The Darkness {Edited} cover

The Moon Loved Her cover

Drop of Affection cover

The Artist's Perspective

"Did you ever think about perspective? It's a funny thing. People are essentially looking at the same, but everyone sees something different. And I can't help but feel like I see something that isn't suppose to be there. Something...completely out of the picture." People can go through many horrible things and live. Emma Gonzalez knows that better than most, though she would hardly admit to the hell she went through. After spending years separated from her siblings by a tragedy that can't be undone, she is back with her family, starting a new life. New house, new school, new people. She got a chance to start over and she intends to use it for the best. But can she really do that with the shadows of her past always behind her? Noah Knight thought his life couldn't get worse. His love life went to hell and his personal seem to want to follow right behind. He needed a break. But a new school year is here, which means new homework and exams. Yay! Though after discovering the arrival of new kids, he believes things might take a turn. He is proven correct when a blond beauty with unique eyes walks in with her brothers and trouble starts to show it's face to the world. After getting tangled in her crazy world full of art, talking food, soccer and horror toilet, he believes he should have sat this one out. Too late now. Hi guys! This is my very first story, so constructive criticism, pointing out grammar errors and tipos is welcomed. English isn't my mother language, so I would appreciate your help. Warning: This book will involve adult content such as mature language, bullying, child abuse and rape. If there is someone reading this who went through the things listed above, I want you to know that you are not alone. You are loved and very strong to continue fighting, and I'm sorry about everything you went and probably still are going through. If you want to talk with a stranger for a different perspective, my chat is always open for you. SLOW UPDATES!