Stepping Stones
- Reads 3,896
- Votes 145
- Parts 12
MatureOngoing3h 52m
Last published Fri, Mar 31, 2017
Being raised by a single mother, Mia Landon always did exactly what she was told. With the tragic passing of her father came financial burdens which put Mia's dreams of being a Hanson University alumna in jeopardy. Ignoring the boys and keeping her head in the books, Mia's hard work pays off when she's awarded a full scholarship to the infamous Hanson University. There she meets interesting new people that take her life for a spin. Her inner rebel shines, and her morals are put to the test as she discovers her sense of self. She endures the struggles of balancing life, love, and scandal while maintaining her academics. Everyday brings more challenges for Mia to endure, but what will it be that pushes her over the edge?
All Rights Reserved
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
Invisible strings
In the small town of Willowbrook, high school junior Mia Carter is known for her keen eye and quick wit, earning her a reputation as the school's unofficial detective. When she's not solving minor mysteries for her classmates, Mia is a dedicated student and an aspiring journalist, working on her dream of getting into a top university. Life takes an unexpected turn when the school's golden boy, Ethan Hale, approaches Mia with a peculiar request: he wants her to find out who's been sending him anonymous love letters. Ethan is charming, popular, and seemingly perfect, but there's something about these letters that has him genuinely concerned. Intrigued by the challenge, Mia agrees to help Ethan, seeing it as an opportunity to write an intriguing piece for the school paper. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Mia uncovers a series of secrets that reveal the hidden sides of Ethan and several other students. The investigation leads Mia to a tangled web of emotions and hidden identities. She discovers that Ethan has been struggling with the pressure to maintain his perfect image, hiding his true self behind a mask of confidence. At the same time, Mia finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Ethan, despite their differences. As the two grow closer, they unearth secrets about their classmates that expose vulnerabilities, insecurities, and unexpected connections. Among the suspects are Lena, the artistic loner with a talent for writing; Jason, the quiet tech genius with a crush on Mia; and Sara, Mia's best friend, who might be hiding more than Mia ever realized. With each revelation, Mia and Ethan not only uncover the identity of the mysterious letter-writer but also come to understand the complexities of their own hearts. The journey forces them to confront their fears, challenge their perceptions, and embrace the invisible strings that connect them all.Complete
Until Now
Maisie had planned to dedicate this summer to going out with friends, staying single, and concentrating not only on her job at Layla's, but also her school work. Going into college was a big step to take, leaving behind family and friends to enter the world as an individual. In only a few months, Maisie wouldn't be the same girl. This summer, she had decided, she'd find herself again. Nothing was going to change that. But when she gets tangled into love, this teenager realizes that plans change, and as she falls head-over-heels for someone unexpected, she begins to wonder if this is everything she's wanted. Up until now, it had been. But now, in the summer heat, she discovers that finding a place in this world means letting everyone else go in order to uncover something beautiful: yourself.Complete
His Little Secret (Book 1)
Kahlani never meant to fall for Mateo, the Hispanic football star who only dates within his race. She was never supposed to matter. Just the best friend in the background. The secret. The girl he reaches for in the dark and ignores in public. One night changes everything. She gives him her first time. He gives her lies, broken promises, and just enough attention to keep her coming back. Every. Single. Time. Even after he hurts her, even after he chooses someone else, she always returns. Because loving Mateo is an addiction disguised as romance and she's hooked. Ever wondered what it's like to be the other woman? To crave someone who will never truly be yours? To stay, knowing you're not the priority, but hoping he'll eventually change? This isn't a love story. It's obsession, manipulation, and destruction wrapped up in desire. Secrets this ugly never stay buried, and when they surface, someone's heart won't survive. 🚨Fair warning: this is not your typical cute, lovey-dovey romance. This story is raw, messy, toxic and emotionally intense. You'll laugh, cry, get angry, feel hope, and feel heartbreak. So please read at your own discretion. With that being said... let's dive in. I hope you enjoy every twisted moment.🚨Complete
Love Complicates Everything
***Please Note: This is the sequel to Love Makes the Heart Beat...If you haven't read that story yet, I suggest you read it first as there are some spoilers in this story.*** Four years have passed since graduating high school. Zac and Kaila are now 22 years old and in their last year of college with their newfound best friends Reese, Chad, and Aiden. They are simply enjoying the feeling of experiencing life and the trials and tribulations of growing up. Just when they thought things were going great...drama always seems to be lurking around the corner. As you learned from the last book, love makes the heart beat, it can make you feel alive by experiencing all the incredible things that come along with it. Unexplainable feelings of happiness, devotion, and the never ending feeling of being wanted. It's like something you could never imagine in your wildest dreams to be...but in this story Mikaila is going to learn the hard way that love can also complicate everything....Complete
Between Laughs and Lessons (Seasons of Becoming)"
High school is messy, college is chaotic, and growing up is even messier. Mia and Alex's story isn't just about first love it's about mistakes, laughter, heartbreak, and learning to stand on your own. From crowded classrooms to late-night study sessions, from awkward crushes to real friendships, they discover that life's most important lessons often come with a smile...and sometimes, a tear.Complete
Mia
Mia Johnson was raised almost single-handedly by her mother after being abandoned by her father at the age of six. Embittered mother gives her an advice never to trust men. Being a loyal girl, Mia neither dates nor hooks up. After the news of her father's death years later, her mother gives her another advice contrary to the first but Mia's mind is already occupied with the first. The 19-year-old virgin, with the pressure to date or hook up from her two best friends, embarks on what they call the "self-discovery path/journey" which may not have been of much help. New semester begins, Mia's history professor calls on her to help tutor his nephew....... Will Mia ever get over her mother's first advice and consider the second or will she continue to live her life in total celibacy? We are about to find that out......Complete
Love, Betrayal, and Deception
Mia settles in a new place. She befriends Luke and is excited to start school with him. However, she has strange encounters in school and is in for a surprise. The turn of events will forever change her.Complete
ALL FOR ME (+18)
▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️ Kai tightened his hand around my hand. For a second, I thought I wasn't able to breathe. I wish I could explain how Kai is able to make me feel whenever I'm around him. It's like something just gets over me. I feel happy. I feel safe. Why can't I just bring myself to say yes? "I'll wait for you." He said. The yearning in his voice could have knocked the wind out of me. I looked deeply into Kai's eyes, and that was when all the constant swarming in my mind paused. I could no longer fight it. I wanted Kai. ▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️ Nineteen-year-old Celeste Dumonte is just trying to find her footing in college when she unexpectedly catches the eye of the university's star quarterback. What begins as a thrilling romance soon collides with the shadows of her past and the shadows of her family's past. Kai Stone, is reeling from a painful breakup that's left him questioning who he is beyond football. When he meets Celeste, her quiet strength and complicated past draw him in deeper than he ever expected. What begins as an a spark quickly grows into something that feels like destiny.Complete
In the small town of Willowbrook, high school junior Mia Carter is known for her keen eye and quick wit, earning her a reputation as the school's unofficial detective. When she's not solving minor mysteries for her classmates, Mia is a dedicated student and an aspiring journalist, working on her dream of getting into a top university. Life takes an unexpected turn when the school's golden boy, Ethan Hale, approaches Mia with a peculiar request: he wants her to find out who's been sending him anonymous love letters. Ethan is charming, popular, and seemingly perfect, but there's something about these letters that has him genuinely concerned. Intrigued by the challenge, Mia agrees to help Ethan, seeing it as an opportunity to write an intriguing piece for the school paper. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Mia uncovers a series of secrets that reveal the hidden sides of Ethan and several other students. The investigation leads Mia to a tangled web of emotions and hidden identities. She discovers that Ethan has been struggling with the pressure to maintain his perfect image, hiding his true self behind a mask of confidence. At the same time, Mia finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Ethan, despite their differences. As the two grow closer, they unearth secrets about their classmates that expose vulnerabilities, insecurities, and unexpected connections. Among the suspects are Lena, the artistic loner with a talent for writing; Jason, the quiet tech genius with a crush on Mia; and Sara, Mia's best friend, who might be hiding more than Mia ever realized. With each revelation, Mia and Ethan not only uncover the identity of the mysterious letter-writer but also come to understand the complexities of their own hearts. The journey forces them to confront their fears, challenge their perceptions, and embrace the invisible strings that connect them all.
More detailsContent Guidelines