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Before Sunset

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Caitlyn's is a freshman at college ready to start a new chapter in her life, away from the pressure of her family. The last thing on her mind now that she's in college was dating, not with the situationship she's in. Being the pessimistic person she is, she does not believe anything good could actually happen, especially if it involved her, not ever since she'd started dating her boyfriend of going to four years now, cause she believed she'd gotten on the bad side of God and that he wasn't accepting her back cause she's no longer a saint. She had done some unholy shit at least according to her religion, which she's kinda  unseriously serious about.  Expecting to be met with another disappointment, she was given the shock of her life in the form of her admission letter into NYU. She'd gotten in, a big shock. Finally it seemed things were going right. 

   Going back to school after a few years at home, she felt on edge but not any less excited about going to school, nothing could bring her down from her school-high, especially not her feeling like things are about to change, not exactly bad but not real good either. The voice in her head had been there all her life and was very much pessimistic as she was, so it was easy to dismiss it's intelligible words, and sum it up to her nerves getting in her head. For once in her pretty lame life she felt optimistic. 


Before Sunset, the first book in the Sunset series, explores themes of unfulfilled love and the yearning for belonging. It follows Caitlyn, a young woman struggling to adapt to a new life in Brooklyn. As she searches for her place in the world, Caitlyn makes choices that lead her down a reckless path. Through her journey, the novel delves into the human desire for connection and the dangers of seeking acceptance in the wrong places.All Rights Reserved

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My name is Delaney and this is my story. I feel compelled to give you fair warning before you embark on my journey. It's messy. It's chock-full of terrible choices and split-second decisions filled with bad judgment. It's rough, complicated and angsty-but, hey, isn't that what real life is? You live and learn through experience. You (hopefully) mature and don't make the same mistakes twice. These, however, are tough lessons to learn when you're trying to navigate through. Sure, dear reader, you will have ideas of how I could've handled it all better-I know I certainly do, in retrospect. But, I'm me. I'm human. And to err is human, right? Isn't that the popular quote people love to use as an excuse? Well-there it is. Read my life story, I dare you, but remember you've been warned. The divorce of her parents does not come as a surprise to Delaney, however her mother's swift decision to relocate to Florida throws her for a loop. After enrolling in classes at university, she makes fast friends with Shane, the quintessentially perfect guy. Jaded by her past experiences with relationships, Shane completely confounds her. He represents everything Delaney believed didn't exist in real life; stability, security and good old-fashioned kindness. It should be effortless. With Shane, it's exactly the type of happily-ever-after story she loves to read, as well as write. Enter Fin: the edgy, risk-taking artist that unrelentingly captivates her attention. Soon after becoming her partner in literature class, he becomes her one and only copyeditor and most trusted confidant. Torn between two different worlds, Delaney stumbles through a range of decisions that lead her on an unexpected journey. She finds herself left with an impossible choice: A life of contentedness filled with ease and love or a passion-filled wild ride that leaves her breathless. However, Delaney also discovers that sometimes the seemingly unimportant everyday decisions end up making the choices for you...

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Even If It Hurts by RolyiestPoly

Caitlyn Kiramman didn't expect to make it to her second year of college. After a devastating loss and months of spiraling, she's back on campus-alive, but barely holding it together. The fall semester brings familiar pressure, the weight of expectations, and a loneliness she can't seem to shake. Recovery isn't a straight line, and Caitlyn's still caught somewhere between surviving and giving up. Then she meets Vi. Loud, bright, and a little rough around the edges, Vi's everything Caitlyn isn't. She's fyought her own demons and clawed her way to the light-and now she's determined to help Caitlyn find her way back too. A chance meeting outside a lecture hall turns into something neither of them expected. But healing is messy. And love, no matter how fierce, might not be enough to fix everything. A college AU exploring mental health, found connection, and learning to live even when it hurts. COVER ART IS NOT MINE

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My name is Delaney and this is my story. I feel compelled to give you fair warning before you embark on my journey. It's messy. It's chock-full of terrible choices and split-second decisions filled with bad judgment. It's rough, complicated and angsty-but, hey, isn't that what real life is? You live and learn through experience. You (hopefully) mature and don't make the same mistakes twice. These, however, are tough lessons to learn when you're trying to navigate through. Sure, dear reader, you will have ideas of how I could've handled it all better-I know I certainly do, in retrospect. But, I'm me. I'm human. And to err is human, right? Isn't that the popular quote people love to use as an excuse? Well-there it is. Read my life story, I dare you, but remember you've been warned. The divorce of her parents does not come as a surprise to Delaney, however her mother's swift decision to relocate to Florida throws her for a loop. After enrolling in classes at university, she makes fast friends with Shane, the quintessentially perfect guy. Jaded by her past experiences with relationships, Shane completely confounds her. He represents everything Delaney believed didn't exist in real life; stability, security and good old-fashioned kindness. It should be effortless. With Shane, it's exactly the type of happily-ever-after story she loves to read, as well as write. Enter Fin: the edgy, risk-taking artist that unrelentingly captivates her attention. Soon after becoming her partner in literature class, he becomes her one and only copyeditor and most trusted confidant. Torn between two different worlds, Delaney stumbles through a range of decisions that lead her on an unexpected journey. She finds herself left with an impossible choice: A life of contentedness filled with ease and love or a passion-filled wild ride that leaves her breathless. However, Delaney also discovers that sometimes the seemingly unimportant everyday decisions end up making the choices for you...