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Hubris and Hemlock

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Can friendship save a life?         Genre: Women's Fiction, Novella (abt 43k words now...)   
       
      A rock-climber wants to rescue others, but must first win the battle to save herself.
      
      Can a 35 year old former EMT reveal her passion for poison in time to save herself ...  from herself?
      
      1995 Baltimore is trying for a rock-climbing para-medic turned gym teacher.   Especially when hiding a death wish.  When her aviator husband finds out, Nanyehi must choose between fight and flight.
      My 2nd practice novel...
      (Note:  there are no sexual, violent, nor vulgar themes or scenes in this story, but Wattpad says it is Mature, I suppose due to the presence of suicidality in some of the book?  Imho this is Women's Fiction, as it has a strong female protag. who saves herself and has a hopeful ending. -ShiraDest, 
      5 November, 12015 HE)
      (Started on 4 November 12015 for the 2015 November 50k word story #SuperCharged #JustWriteIt challenge.  Rough Draft done 29November, Posting 2nd draft chapter by chapter now...)
  
  Update: 18 September, 12017 HE:
  
        I don't think I ever did give much backstory for any of my MCs.  As for clarifying the setting, I sat down to edit for setting, and realized that my problem with this practice novel is that it was written for one particular person, which is why I had so much trouble making the place definite at the start.  I also thought about Marie's entrance: I'd meant to convey that expected noises were identified, and thus less likely to set off panic.(CC) Attrib. NonComm. ShareAlike

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Altered by LuellaOpal

Have you ever met someone who alters the course of your life? For good or for bad, they've come in, given and taken, and then- BOOM! Your life was never the same. There's always a change, an altering of reality. When you meet those people, the reality that you've known your whole life is suddenly gone and a new one has taken its place. When those moments happen, there's no going back. You can try to return to the way things were but nothing, and I mean nothing, can take you back to exactly how it was. That's what happened to us. I think that's why we're still trying so desperately to get back to some sort of normalcy. Four years later and we're still on the ground, crawling, in search of the happiness that was lost that June. Summers will never be the same. Midnight walks through my neighborhood will never be the same. Field parties with bonfires and loud music will never be the same. I still don't know why you left and what lead you to the decision you made. What I do know is that we're here. We're alive and we're pushing forward to the future. A future that you're not a part of. But in some ways, I'm glad you're not a part of it. I just wish it wasn't like this. *** TRIGGER WARNING*** SA, abuse, suicide, substance abuse, and mental illness. This is a complete story that is much like life; fast, full of surprises, and not always how we want it to be. This has been a project of mine for over three years. It was self-published on Amazon, but after some issues in publication, I decided to just upload it on here. I hope you fall in love with these characters like I have. The friends in this story are trying to make names for themselves, figure out who they are, who they can trust, how to love, and how to separate themselves from a restrictive community. As in any coming of age story, they will experience growing pains... but will they survive them before its too late? PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS.

Mote of Darkness by wowimspecial

Just one phone call is all it takes to leave one consumed by grief. Her sister. Dead. Six dark months later, something dangerous and not quite human lurks. Brixlee soon finds herself targeted by mysterious creatures she never deemed possible. They threaten the safety of her life and that of those she loves. One seemingly helpful and enigmatic man offers his protection. His motives are questionable, but he promises to help her find the answers she seeks. But can Brixlee trust her instincts that lure her closer to this strange man, and can she battle through her depression to survive what's hunting her? ****************************** "I don't get to have that special moment where I breathe against her skin just to see if she'd shiver. I can't grace her neck with the barest touch of my teasing fingertips. She doesn't trust me enough for any of that. She doesn't even know me. Not yet. For now I'm just the creep lingering in the dark, the only place I'm permitted." For those whom wish to know more about what they are getting themselves into... ✅ Book 1: Done & ready to publish at any moment. (May be revised for edits) ☑️ Book 2: 9/10 of the way done ◻️Book 3: Started!

Escaping Elysia by jessicarvasko

A dystopian young adult novel involving romance, secret experiments on human subjects, and a group of teenagers' will to survive. Reader Comments: "I'm gonna gush about your book real quick...all the technology has a purpose and is beautifully explained so I can picture it in my mind...the whole concept of the book is completely original...*moment of silence for your beautiful arch of character development* everything your characters do is strictly them but they develop enough to show more about themselves without you straight up telling the reader about them" -Vairl9023 "Ahh!!! This is so good!! I will be anxiously awaiting the next Chapter!!" -CrystalBagot "Brilliant...ohh, this is very catchy, good work" -IndeeMaynard "I love this so far" -BrianneMorris "You've done a great job at creating a mysterious mood" -poisonedpen *** All Evita Creedy, 17, wants is to finish her degree and be accepted for a prestigious job with the city's Department of Energy. On the way to take her placement test she sees a man take a gun out of his bag. Panicked, she reaches into her purse for her phone to call 911. Instead she takes out a gun. She doesn't know where it came from or how it got there, but when the man turns his gun on her she shoots him. It would be easy for Evita to forget about where the gun came from and let her life return to normal, but its mysterious appearance won't stop nagging at her. When Evita starts asking questions Evelyn Sheer, the head of the city's Department of Energy, takes her captive and places her in a secret, underground research facility. Evelyn Sheer and the researchers are trying to create a genetic modification that enables humans to photosynthesize. Once in the facility, Evita is tagged as a test subject and loses all say over what happens to her body. She has to escape. By the time she comes up with a plan there is only one problem. Evita isn't ready to leave.

A Spark Of Hope (#Wattys2016) by erdaniaputri

||UNDER EDITING || [ I just want to die. ] This story is about Sarah, a young teenage girl who is suffering from depression, anxiety and mental breakdown. She wants to die. She thinks that she dont have any reasons to live anymore. Will she win or will she lose the battle against herself? What happen when there is someone who really wants to be friends with her and tries to understand her? Will she accept or refuse? Is she going to be fine? Do her mom knew about her dark secrets and problems? What makes her depressed? [WARNING] THIS MIGHT BE TRIGGERING FOR SOME AUDIENCES. -Self harm -Foul language Please do give feedback on every chapter! That will help me to improve :) This is my first story. No hate please. -Erdy (Hope you guys enjoy the story ^-^) ©erdaniaputri Tysm for reading!

Saving Hope by CarissaGotto

saving hope it is about a girl who goes through a number imaginable things. She dealt with the loss of her father and the remarriage she had to go through with an abusive stepfather who drank too much, she had to suffer from anxiety, depression, and ptsd. At first it was a project in middle school that me and four other friends decided to do because we all loved writing and we were learning about the world and all the mess that it was we were learning about all the bad before we got to the good. And we wanted to write about it. I had gotten abused and wrote the main thing happening in the beginning. But as I was writing over the years it took a change. I experienced loss and abuse and I felt like the whole world was crumbling around me and my mind was telling me I was alone. I started to write my story tweaked enough to where no one could tell. I put in things that wouldn't happen in real life but made a good story but the base of it was me. It doesn't have a happy ending but it has a meaning to me. I call it my brain vomit and my novel baby. It isn't perfect but neither am I. I have been wanting to publish this fully and I have on a seperate wattled account under the name bad boys mission and took it down. under the username GOTTO14 I have also published two other books on that wattpad account called believe and wildflower if you wanna go check those out aswell.

SPITFIRE (Book #2 Of Fire Series) by zeadzana

"Do your dreams generally revolve around fucking me on the bathroom counter," I ask, beginning to breathe heavier as he kisses down my neck and playfully pushes a tad forward with his hips. ******************* It's love but it's war. It's only been three years since her world flipped on its head. Where guns blazed, blood splattered and The Grim Reaper became a very close friend. If Siren and Reaper thought coming together was a challenge, they were utterly mistaken. The world around them, although not explicitly opposed to their love, challenges every ounce of dignity, humility, loyalty, courage and love they have within themselves as individuals. Their relationship hangs in the balance long before the real whirlwind of trouble comes sweeping in. With new friends and new enemies, old ones too, it is hard to keep on their feet and know who to trust. Especially in a business that thrives on double-crossing. Will love between the two be enough to soldier them through the war? Or do they need a miracle to save them? *********** SEQUEL TO SAPPHIRE (I don't advise reading as a standalone but I did include a quick recap of SAPPHIRE)** ********* Highest ranks: 53| Luxury 118| Medical 81| Heartache Genre: angst, smut, drama, action, romance, fluff WARNING: mentions of child abuse, sexual abuse, non-consent, rape, physical abuse, medical malpractice, drugs use, miscarriage, murder, torture, trafficking etc. This is an 18+ book with graphic sex and gore scenes. Semi-sub female × Dom male dynamic Black cat(with orange cat energy) × Doberman(with golden retriever energy) duo ***********

Shattered Illusions by awanderingghostt

A young woman who was suicidal since a long time finally once attempted it but saved by the CEO of Chase Industries ltd. Though little did he know, he was walking into the unchartered territory of hallucinations and other past traumas. Would their love be her reincarnation or his own destruction? Or will he finally make his peace with his own traumas? Follow the heart touching story of the two lovers battling mental health issues as they seek companionship in each other. ______________________________________________________ "Don't worry princess... You're not alone. No matter how many ghosts may come and haunt you; I'll still fight them all to come hold you even in the afterlife. You're my everything - the beginning, the end and the in-between!" ________________________________________________________ Depression, mention of suicide and mental trauma is basically the foundation of this book. Please be careful of the trigger warnings. Wish you the best though! :) This story contains: Sexual content Violence Rape and abuse Depression Suicidal attempts But more importantly, lots of love! * Awareness for mental health issues is must. * "There is hope, even if your brain tells you there isn't." ~John Green

Family Comes First by CRAZY40429

Being alone? Check. Being afraid? Check. Being abused? Check times 3. Honestly, my life wasn't this bad before, not until I ended in foster care... SIKE! My life was always bad. From the moment I was born, I lived with an abusive father who blamed me for my mother's death, and even I couldn't disagree with him. Here are a few questions I am constantly asked: 'Do I do well in school?' No, are you kidding me? The only subject I'm good at is Visual Arts. 'Do I have a kind and caring family?' No, I don't think I do. 'Do I have anyone who cares about me?' No, I'm a loner and socially awkward. 'Do I have privileges?' No, if you haven't understood the message yet, I live in an abusive household. Now, you might ask if there are any questions the answer is yes. I'll give you some. 'Do I want to die?' Yes, I sometimes do. 'Do I feel alone in this world?' Yes, always. 'Do I get a beating every day?' Yes. *** This is Amara Williams, a 13 year-old with average grades and no friends. What happens when her only guardian, her dad, is dead? What happens when she finds out that she has five older brothers who are not only strict and demanding, but also protective assholes? More importantly, what happens when she finds out that she was taught lies from the moment she was born? Follow Amara as she digs deeper into her family history, uncovering the secrets and discovering the lies. ___ ⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ There will be mentions of abuse, r@pe, self harm, death, and many other dark themes. I have given a warning now, and I will give a TW in each chapter when reading for safety reasons. However, I want all of my readers to know what to expect so that they can decided for themselves if they want to read. Read at your own discretion! ____ Highest Rankings: #1 in Rules: Oct. 18. 2020 #1 in Truth: Jan. 16. 2021 #1 in Alcohol: Jun. 18. 2021

The Lotus ✓︎ by coffeeaddict17

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Altered

Have you ever met someone who alters the course of your life? For good or for bad, they've come in, given and taken, and then- BOOM! Your life was never the same. There's always a change, an altering of reality. When you meet those people, the reality that you've known your whole life is suddenly gone and a new one has taken its place. When those moments happen, there's no going back. You can try to return to the way things were but nothing, and I mean nothing, can take you back to exactly how it was. That's what happened to us. I think that's why we're still trying so desperately to get back to some sort of normalcy. Four years later and we're still on the ground, crawling, in search of the happiness that was lost that June. Summers will never be the same. Midnight walks through my neighborhood will never be the same. Field parties with bonfires and loud music will never be the same. I still don't know why you left and what lead you to the decision you made. What I do know is that we're here. We're alive and we're pushing forward to the future. A future that you're not a part of. But in some ways, I'm glad you're not a part of it. I just wish it wasn't like this. * TRIGGER WARNING* SA, abuse, suicide, substance abuse, and mental illness. This is a complete story that is much like life; fast, full of surprises, and not always how we want it to be. This has been a project of mine for over three years. It was self-published on Amazon, but after some issues in publication, I decided to just upload it on here. I hope you fall in love with these characters like I have. The friends in this story are trying to make names for themselves, figure out who they are, who they can trust, how to love, and how to separate themselves from a restrictive community. As in any coming of age story, they will experience growing pains... but will they survive them before its too late? PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS.