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Claudia and Jake Cairns have lost their mother, their home, and their childhood. After surviving a catastrophic bushfire in rural Australia, the 16-year-old twins relocate to Sydney. Forced to move on, Claudia accepts her new life, embracing therapy, school and her new friends. But Jake is less willing to forget. As information about the fire emerges, ghosts from their past reappear, and Jake grows increasingly self-destructive, Claudia realises she only knows half-truths about what actually happened the day smoke rose over the trees and their world caught alight. .... AWARDS: WATTPAD FEATURED NOV 2020 AND OCT 2021 - FROM OUR STARS LIST WATTPAD MULTICULTURAL FEATURED SEP 2022 - AUSTRALIAN WHISPERERS READING LIST CUPID AWARDS 2021 - 1ST PLACE - MYSTERY THE FLOWER FIELD MINI AWARDS 2021 - 1ST PLACE JAM-BOARD 2022 AWARDS - 2ND PLACE LUNAR AWARDS 2021 - 3RD PLACE - TEEN FIC GOLDEN WRITER AWARDS 2020 - FINALIST - TEEN FICComplete
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 ✔️
I love him. He loves me, I care about him. He cares about me, He's my everything. I'm his everything, So why can't we be together? ~~~ In a period, that's when an ending comes in. an ending to a sentence or an ending to a conversation. In my life. A period is said after an answer. And sometimes a period might turn into a comma. Creating more of what the person said. Giving an explanation to what it meant. Knowing the real reason why they said it. Maybe, just maybe. All periods never end. Sure it's there but does the answer, question or fact...end? It doesn't. Because explaining something is more then 1,000,000 words. It's more than what you can give or say. Although, I have a feeling its worth the time hearing it...-Bailey S. ~~~ Bailey Mae Smith. A Journalist. Smart, flawless, enthusiastic, and over all a perfectly, imperfect child. Matthew Colton Marshall. A Kidnapper. Smart. Hella fine. Sarcastic, and an over all person you wouldn't want to get beat up by. ~~~ Two ends meet, one spark lights, broken heart erupt, and mended relationships collide. Will polar opposites connect or will their differences get the better of them? Read Changes and find out how bailey survives a kidnapping and still has the time of her life...Complete
𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 ✔️
# 1 I N B U L L Y I N G #1 I N H O R R O R # 1 I N D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E # 1 I N A N T I - B U L L Y I N G # 1 I N R A I S E A W A R E N E S S (highest ranks) CLARK, OLIVIA 15/02/2000 DD/MM/YY TRENT, ALESSIA 28/08/2000 DD/MM/YY You are murdered at 8PM on a Saturday evening whilst you are walking to clear your mind. But then, miraculously, you wake up. In your killer's body. Pick a girl. Who would you rather be? 🕊 '𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫, 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 𝐈𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.' First posted: 25/10/18 Last posted: 12/04/19 1k reached: 15/04/19 2k reached: 23/05/19 3k reached: 17/07/19 4k reached: 22/08/19 5k reached: 07/10/19 6k reached: 25/12/19 (🎄) 7k reached: 19/02/20 8k reached: 06/03/20 9k reached: 07/03/20 10k reached: 10/03/20 11k reached: 15/03/20 12k reached: 22/03/20 13k reached: 30/03/20 14k reached: 17/04/20 15k reached: 24/04/20 16k reached: 14/05/20 17k reached: 04/06/20 18k reached: 06/07/20 19k reached: 18/09/20 20k reached: 15/08/21 21k reached: 12/10/22Complete
Wolf Love and Tiger Strength
Part 3 of the Bites and Stripes series In book one we meet three men who have to change how their world works so that they can be safe and happy. In book two we follow Peter and find out that no matter who his father was he is a better man and one worth loving. Here in book Three we'll find out what happens to the rest of the kids and we'll see if happily ever after is possible for everyone. Excerpt: They were cute I could admit it. Even if I wanted to roll my eyes at them. Peter and Mattie had already been through so much not to mention my little sister. I looked over at Olivia and couldn't believe we hadn't seen it. How had we not seen it. We'd been with her the day it happened how had we been so distracted we hadn't seen it? I wasn't sure I'd be able to forgive myself for that. Da stood up and handed Libby to me. "Keep an eye on her I need to check Samantha's diaper I think she's getting a little ripe." I laughed and looked down at my little sister. Nothing like that would ever happen to her I didn't car what I had to do. Olivia was the last sister I failed. I rocked Libby in my arms and wondered who'd be next, would it be me or Josie or even Olivia? Addy and Nelly were too young even if they did meet someone, they wouldn't be allowed to finish their mating. When da came back from changing Samantha's diaper he switched girls so that Libby could get her own diaper checked. Samantha, such a cutie had already lost her mother and father to a bunch of hate mongering humans. I knew that they still existed, but I didn't realize they still killed our kind. She'd be loved and included among us easily.Complete
High & Low | Crystal Rain
Before Smoky lived on the Nameless Street, P & his family moved there. His parents taught the kids of the street the values of family & survival until they suddenly passed. As a young kid growing up on the Street, P's sister knew them as well as any Rude Boy. One day while trying to help children escape a kidnapping she is taken instead. 5 years later, there's still no sign of her until P spots a girl at the Fight on the Container Street that looks like his sister. Only, this girl has no memory of him or the Rude Boys & further more claims to be Rocky's younger sister? Watching all seasons & movies will help you enjoy the story more as you'll be able to recognize more scenes not as elaborated on, characters, Easter eggs etc. especially in later chapters. It's not required & you can still understand & enjoy the story I try & keep characters as close to in character and their original personalities & plot while adding more background & behind the scenes to those we don't hear a lot of in the original material (specially in earlier chapters) Update: A/N & annot. will now be in the comments, to keep the look of chapters cleaner. Story is my own creation, inspired from High&Low. I've had it in the back of my head for a while, since Jan. 2020 & writing here began Mar.-Apr. 2021. So if by chance resembles another fan-fiction you have previously read, I apologize & kindly ask for a link so I can make sure I have time to change my ideas so future plot points aren't the same/similar. Disclaimer: I don't own HiGH&LOW characters, plots, images etc. only original characters I personally created for this story. These rights go the creators of this world EXILE HIRO & other producers, writers, directors & actors of the project/franchise. I don't make any profit & purely written as a fan of the franchise. I wish to keep rights to my original designs that aren't found in the source material. Please ask before using them in your own material. Pc: HiGH&LOWComplete
Knife's Edge
With a drug lord for a father and an addict for a mother, Jade Taylor was dealt a pretty shabby hand in life. Her childhood was spent in a constant state of fear, her only solace being her two half-sisters -- Charlotte and Bailey -- who were forced to live the nightmare alongside her. But things all changed when their father got sent to prison. Eight new social workers and five foster families later, the girls finally found their home. Now, at eighteen, Jade is counting down the days until her exams are over, excited to spend a stress-free summer with her boyfriend, her two best friends, and her forever family. Unfortunately, things don't always go to plan -- not in a town like Greencliff. Upon meeting the Coleman brothers -- a family that fits so well into the 'gang' culture she so desperately wants to avoid -- Jade finds herself teetering on the edge of a blade, carefully balanced between the life she wants and the life she wants to escape. And when she catches the eye of Lucas Coleman, the eldest of the brothers, it's only a matter of time before she falls. Only one question remains: Which way will she land? TRIGGER WARNINGS ⚠️ : Drugs, violence, references to childhood abuse, mental health issues
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Alone At Last (UNEDITED)
PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION! Everyone likes being alone once an a while. That feeling of peace and all your problems drifting into space melting away, 16 year old Luke soon learns that being alone is not always a pleasant feeling. When he wishes to be left alone upon a wishing well he soon discovers being alone isn't such a nice feeling. As Lukes mind slips away from reality he's losing sanity. How much longer can he take this madness?? Is he doomed too forever be this way? Take a journey with Luke as you read the story "Alone At Last" as he struggles to survive. PREVIEW INTO BOOK: ... When I shut the door behind me I realized that no cars were driving out here either. They were all empty and abandoned. As I strolled by there were no people talking in the coffee shop windows. There were no people eating in restaurants. There were no sounds except my heavy breathing and the howling wind. "HELLOOOOOOOO" I shouted, "IS ANYONE HEREEEEE HELLOOOOO!!?" I continued to call out to no one in particular feeling a little agitated by the growing silence. That's when I heard it... The winds howling came to a stop. The world seemed to stop turning. Time itself came to a halt. Leaves caught in the breeze and remained motionless. That was until the wind came calling back to me, and in this it whispered one word that answered all my questions... Alone- ---------------~~~~~ Thank you for choosing to read my story I hope you like and enjoy it!!! Please note: I am not a professional writer and I am terrible at spelling so don't judge!!!! THIS IS THE UNEDITED VERSION! THE EDITED VERSION WILL BE POSTED SOON! WARNINGS: NOTE: BOOK INCLUDES: 1.) SWEARING - & HATEFUL WORDS 2.) BULLYING - 3.) SUICIDE & MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH (also incudes thoughts and mentions of it)- 4.) BLOOD & GORE (lightly graphic)- 5.) ABUSE- 6.) And other things like that Don't say I didn't warn you!!! DONT FORGET TO VOTE !!! <3Complete
Family Comes First
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. 2021Complete
Shattered
The sun is setting. The moon is rising. The people are sleeping. The monsters are lurking. ~~~ Daniella lived a perfect life in a small town, with her parents and her little sister. Life couldn't be better. But then, Dani finds out her father had been having an affair with someone she has never met. Dani runs from her home, too upset to deal with her family. But when she returns, she finds her family has been brutally murdered. And now, Dani is on the hunt for her family's killer, all while having the same reoccurring nightmare. Will Dani find the killer in time before they strike again? Or will she soon learn the truth about her past, and her future? This book is filled with unthinkable twists and turns that will keep you, the reader, on edge. And hopefully you will find out the secrets buried deep in.... Shattered. Highest Rank: #79 in Mystery/Thriller December 8th 2016 to March 7th 2017. **Quick Note! This was one of the FIRST stories I ever wrote! There will be LOADS of errors, plot holes, and overall strange writing! I'm currently in the process of editing this story, and making it my very best. There will be some shifts/repeated plot points, as the new and edited story is slightly different than the posted one. Please be gentle on me! I'm trying my hardest to make this the best I can for your reading pleasure!!**Complete
Claudia and Jake Cairns have lost their mother, their home, and their childhood. After surviving a catastrophic bushfire in rural Australia, the 16-year-old twins relocate to Sydney. Forced to move on, Claudia accepts her new life, embracing therapy, school and her new friends. But Jake is less willing to forget. As information about the fire emerges, ghosts from their past reappear, and Jake grows increasingly self-destructive, Claudia realises she only knows half-truths about what actually happened the day smoke rose over the trees and their world caught alight. .... AWARDS: WATTPAD FEATURED NOV 2020 AND OCT 2021 - FROM OUR STARS LIST WATTPAD MULTICULTURAL FEATURED SEP 2022 - AUSTRALIAN WHISPERERS READING LIST CUPID AWARDS 2021 - 1ST PLACE - MYSTERY THE FLOWER FIELD MINI AWARDS 2021 - 1ST PLACE JAM-BOARD 2022 AWARDS - 2ND PLACE LUNAR AWARDS 2021 - 3RD PLACE - TEEN FIC GOLDEN WRITER AWARDS 2020 - FINALIST - TEEN FIC
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