STOP!
By
Alison G. Bailey
Every life has a different path full of sharp turns, smooth curves, and steep drop offs.
Hollis Murphy has a plan—college, career, boyfriend, love, marriage, family. A predictable, normal life. She’s on track until an outside force causes her to crash and burn. They call it an accident, because that’s the only word they know to explain what happens to her. It helps everyone move on with their lives, except for Hollis. She holds on to the belief that she’s been targeted for a reason.
Risher Stevenson is intelligent, caring, sweet, and the hottest boy Hollis has ever laid eyes on. He fits perfectly into her original plan for a normal life. Everyone loves him.
Benton Daniels is intelligent, caring, sweet, and the bravest boy Hollis has ever met. He doesn’t fit into her life but gives it purpose and makes it extraordinary. Everyone hates him.
One is bullied. One is tormented. All are judged. How will it STOP?
Shawn looked at me with a puzzled face. "What are you writing?" I looked up from my new journal and smiled.
"I'm writing everything that has happened lately, so that I don't forget. If I don't write this quickly, I'll forget it. And besides, this way I will know what not to do the next time I meet a handsome boy."
He smiled. "So, basically it's an idiot's guide to falling in love?" I laughed.
"Yes, exactly." We both stayed silent for a few seconds, just looking into each other's eyes. "Wait, did you just call me an idiot?" He looked at me, trying to contain his laughter, but he couldn't.
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There's a thin line between love and hate. Very few are brave enough to cross it. After all, not everyone knows how to forgive.
Emma Reynolds always thought she'd never forgive Shawn Becker and his friends after what they did to her in middle school.
But what if for once in her life she stands up for herself and crosses the line?
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Cover by: @Tweeter109