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When Times Get Hard

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Reads 6,375
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Parts 26
Time 2h 35m

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Aaliyah, a basketball star who is popular and outstanding at her school, appears to have it all. Aaliyah's life is turned upside down when Jordan, a mysterious and attractive new student, transfers to her school. As their relationship develops, Aaliyah discovers herself torn between Jordan's compelling pull and her own hopes and goals. Will Aaliyah put her entire life's work at danger in order to chase a love she never expected? Will their relationship fall or become stronger when times get hard? 

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Through the Chaos by Alex_nogender

Phoenix, a bold and athletic 17-year-old with a protective heart, has long harbored a deep, unspoken crush on Skyler, her elegant and intelligent classmate, who is also her best friend's sister. Despite their growing friendship and shared study sessions, Phoenix wrestles with her feelings, knowing Skyler identifies as straight. This unrequited affection creates a simmering tension, with Phoenix trying to navigate her emotions and maintain their closeness without crossing boundaries. Meanwhile, Skyler's seemingly platonic interactions occasionally blur the lines, leaving Phoenix confused and frustrated, as she clings to hope while simultaneously convincing herself to let go.

Everything I'm Not (GirlxGirl) by ttrriisshhhhhhh

Alexandra Isabelle Alvarrez - a driven, Filipino-American 17-year-old girl who just wants to breeze through her senior year and fulfill her bigger dreams. But things go haywire when she gets partnered up with the school's untouchable princess, Alexis Gray. Julia Alexis Gray - a brilliant 18-year-old girl who keeps her distance from everyone. Due to negative experiences from the past, she has learned not to let anybody get too close. That is until she gets partnered up with another Alex. Will these two people with nothing in common except for their names work things out together or will they let their differences define their relationship, leaving each other's heart in dust?

Jaylen by FLOWCHILD

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Secrets in the Shadows by urbaninksociety

A group of six troubled teens navigating through life, bound together by the same struggles and a desire for belonging, they form a tight-knit group, joining a local gang to survive. But beneath the surface, each of them carries hidden secrets -one faces relentless bullying, while others wrestle with things they can't yet confront. As they grow older and life pulls them in different directions, the story soon follows these teens into adult years where things between the six became complicated as certain stuff began to unravel within the group itself.

But, Isn't This Wrong (Completed) by CuriousGalaxy

Claudia was raised a full Christian, went to church every Sunday and holidays, volunteered at multiple charities, and does good deeds whenever it's needed. The only problem is she's wondering when she'll start to like boys. When new girl Sha'Tanya comes to school it changes everything. Tanya just moved out here and has some sass to her, but it's only because before she moved her girlfriend broke up with and she wanted to put a hold on relationships but she met Claudia and that changed her. She doesn't just like her for the body but her personality. But how will she get her to accept herself and it's ok to date the same gender. But when she keeps getting pushed away she tries her best to keep fighting for Claudia.

Hate & Love by vampbeach6

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Through the Chaos

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