Talkthepoc Stories

***ONGOING!*** "Because you're you and I'm me, and we just don't fit." - "The Idea of You" by Robinne Lee Skylar O'Hara believes that some people do not go well together, especially when it comes to jocks and nerds. Despite him being on the diving team with his godbrother Jorge Fernandez and their friends and families being well-acquainted with each other, Skylar wants nothing to do with Jorge and plans to keep his priorities in line with the goals and expectations set by his grandparents: finish high school, get a scholarship, and keep the family name clear from scandal. And even though he has been dreaming forbidden fantasies, Skylar knows that he couldn't afford any distractions whatsoever. But Jorge has other plans in mind, as do his and Skylar's families as well as their social circles and even the school's matchmaking principal and vice-principal. Everyone knows that Skylar's been crushing on Jorge but has let his fears and grandparents' high expectations keep him from acting on it. So what happens when an end-of-summer house party leads to a drunken one-night stand? And what happens when a year-long senior project, family dinners, and other arranged events force Skylar to be by Jorge's side? Skylar knows that Jorge wants him badly. Jorge's not the type to give up, even if his godbrother wants him to forget him. With the passions and romantic desires building between them, will Skylar's bias and jaded personality keep him and Jorge apart for good? Or can Jorge finally shatter Skylar's castle walls and teach him what it means to be on the edge of seventeen?

ONGOING! Couture Magazine: the most prestigious fashion publication in the world, where hemlines are sacred, deadlines are deadly, and the coffee runs are... surprisingly literal. Every intern who walks through those gleaming Manhattan doors dreams of landing a full-time position-complete with vision, dental (including twice-yearly cleanings), and an endless supply of designer clothes fresh off the runway. Sure, the demands from editors, photographers, and even the notoriously temperamental writers can be exhausting. But an intern's day at Couture is pretty ordinary, right? WRONG. Alcide Lancaster is about to discover that his summer internship working for the iconic-yet-terrifying Ellen Montclaire comes with a few... unexpected job requirements. Like why he and a select few employees-including the formidable Editor-in-Chief herself-are the only ones taking mandatory two-hour lunch breaks. Why his thirty-to-fifty-something coworkers look suspiciously athletic, eerily youthful, and are borderline obsessed with eyewear that definitely isn't just a fashion statement. And why A-list celebrities who stop by the Couture offices seem less interested in the magazine's latest cover shoot and oddly fascinated with Alcide himself. But most importantly... What does any of this have to do with Alcide's late family, their disturbingly narrow worldview, and the real reason they wanted him out of their lives forever? All excellent questions for a young man trying to survive a summer packed with Fashion Week chaos, superpowered coworkers who treat the office like their personal runway, and a boss who's less Anna Wintour and more fierce-but-loving grandmother. Between navigating new friendships, an unexpected romance, and enough secrets to fill an entire September issue, Alcide is about to learn that in the world of high fashion... Not everything is just an illusion.

Sean Gillan's passion lies in his education, his work values as a part-time cashier at the family-owned general store, and helping out his grandparents at a family farm while being a faithful member of his church. He has little time for any frivolous and is certain that all he needs is in his small town of Central Georgia, despite his citified parents and siblings citing that he needs to get a life and get some air in his lungs. Sean has little time for anything other than what he needs, so much so that he lands in the hospital after passing out during his post-graduation party at church. Fearing that he was in danger of burning out and knowing that he wasn't going to survive long if he overworked himself, the whole family decides to ship him off to his gay uncle's home in Newport, Rhode Island so he could attend college there. Sean wants none of it, citing that he's fine with his small-town lifestyle. But once he learns that his grandfather sold the farm, home, and business and that he was to attend college up north instead of trade school in Adams Falls; Sean's fate is sealed. But then he's forced to join his adoptive cousins and uncles for some ice cream and meets two domineering young men fresh out of high school. And they...well, let's just say that they want to show Sean Gillain the TRUE meaning of having passion in his strict life. And maybe Sean doesn't think that moving to Newport would be so bad after all. He'll never know unless he gives it a try.

From the author that brought you "Drunk Words, Sober Thoughts," now proudly presents a riveting spin-off that highlights the value of friendship, the power of forgiveness, and the strength of family. Summer in Percival Shores means more than the warm sun, the crashing waves of the Pacific, and the lazy evenings beneath the stars. Summer means Aurora Kirby, Calum Hood, and the sublime ways in which the universe pulls them together. ◌ ◌ ◌ ⇢ Started: November 2015 ⇢ Status: On-going

#NaNoWriMo 2016 Book One in the Tales from the Filii Aurea Series IN THE BEGINNING, they say, the Aetherei Matrem fell in love with a Celestial Being, and produced a line of children like none other, each with their own special abilities, and each with ichor flowing through their veins. They were her Filii Aurea, her Golden Children, and they were to inherit the earth. A couple centuries down the line, and the Filii Aurea are struggling to stay alive. With the great Aurean war and Aziel Aro committing perpetual genocide, they're desperate to save their race. Avani Sai and Nuri Bachmann need to find the last remaining descendent of the great Milo Aro, and possibly the last cursed Child, and defeat Aziel Aro. That might not be their biggest concern, however. A charming stranger from the Sovereign Capital and a dark force lurking in the streets seem to pose a bigger threat than perpetual genocide.

2 strangers meet on an 8 hour bus ride . What happens between them?

Benji Waters wouldn't know hardship if it didn't come in the form of death in Game of Thrones or ADD. Not until it comes in 190 pounds of pure muscle and anger, a bully with the intention of stealing enough money to jumpstart the economy and still have enough to buy lunch. But, Archer Doe swims in hardship and cigarette smoke, his problems coming in his mothers' beer bottles and a prissy pretty boy with a vendetta. He's known the struggle since birth and now that the pretty boy is on the verge of tipping, he needs something to stop him from revealing the darkest struggle Archer's ever had. Both have problems and when Archers friends find Benji after a tussle with his bully, a plan is made; Archer and his crew protect Benji from the Latino bull and Benji follows their steps to destroy the pretty boy from the inside out. Seems like a pretty good deal. Hardships and all. ; The only thing different about this scene, one that has me sitting in the park at 2am, is who was sitting next to me. "You think they know?" Archer asked under his breath, eyes stuck on the mulch beneath our feet. I shrugged, letting my hand slide across the metal playground, laying still between us, "Do we even know?" My whisper lingered for a moment. My answer came a second later in the form of a hand. In mine. ; A/N: real quick: warnings for you good people; 1. Some content including self-hatred, abuse (verbal and physical), and other sensitive topics will be brought up. Not to a horrible extent but it will be present within this little book. 2. There will be swear words. I just...I swear and so do these beautiful characters. 3. There may or may not be a few sexy scenes in here ;) 4. Yes, there will be a relationship between two guys...(; ; *all credit for that beautiful cover is due to @-averagesky*

Twenty-one year old Elysse Eze is on the verge of completing her final year at university. She's ready to leave her past behind and focus on her future-planning for the best year of her life with friends, independence, and the anticipation of graduation. But life has other plans. When Hasani, her ex-boyfriend-the boy who once held her heart but broke it when he went to prison-suddenly reappears, her carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Elysse is torn between her memories of the boy she once loved and the man he has become after his time away. He is determined to win her back, but Elysse isn't sure she's ready to trust him again. Not after everything he put her through. Elysse's heart wrestles with the weight of old wounds and new possibilities. As her past collides with her present, Elysse must decide if love is worth risking the stability she's worked so hard to build. Set against the gritty and vibrant backdrop of East London, this is a story about love, loss, and the difficult choices we make as we try to move forward without leaving too much of ourselves behind.

misadventures in love: in which a girl falls in love too quick...

The storm said to the wall, "I rage to give you purpose." And then the storm said to me, "I rage to give you life."

Life was all average for Shin until that one rainy day, when a girl in a baggy hoodie and a plain umbrella came and stood beside him, her umbrella over his head and with no words. And that's how it started. His love. Well... who knew all it takes is a girl, a boy and an umbrella to fall in love? Cover credit: yours truly Image credit to owner. < Really short short story. Don't tell me that I didn't warn ya > Highest ranking: #28 under HUMOUR on September 29th, 2016 #26 under SHORT STORY on October 4th, 2016. ----------------------- © copyright 2015-2016 Do not copy. All rights reserved.

Three secret societies that rule a small town. Two siblings destined to protect it. One book that unlocks it all. *********** This book is rated TV-PG-13 for language, violence, and suggestive content. Viewer discretion advised. ***UPDATING REGULARLY***

Finally, after escaping the abusive grasp of her father, siblings Nova, Nigel and newborn Neil are on the run. Leaving behind Saint Paul, Minnesota and all its bad memories, six months later they wind up in Tacoma, Washington ready for a fresh start with a new house, new job and a not so new car. They are ready to call Washington their new home. However, after meeting a string of strange acting people, accidentally breaking up an engagement party and setting an angry girlfriend -supposed to be fiance- on her trail, Nova is in for a wild ride. Not to mention having not one, but two wolves vying for her affection, can she handle it? And yes, she said wolves.

Sinclair Walters wanted nothing more than to get out of his little town. Beaumont Cove, where the only thing to do was drink and smoke in the woods. He wanted to travel the world and experience new people but people like Sinclair didn't get out of Beaumont Cove. Or so he thinks until he gets to know one of Beaumont's most well kept secret, Millie Greg, who shows Sinclair that everything he's ever wanted might be more attainable than he thought.

Let the moonlight guide you home. Copyright © Zen 2019 All Rights Reserved.

No one takes Katie seriously when she claims a hand burst out of the faucet and tried to kill her. Problem is, she's not making it up. And there are more hands coming. (Cover art by @arielxwrites)

Safia Diallo has three goals for her senior year: to become Employee of the Month at her fast food job, get accepted into the college of her dreams, and reach the highest level of popularity at Black Oak High School. But when a small slip up of words leads to a group of unconventional new friends, the group's mutual love of freedom, adventure, and fuzzy panda warriors brings them closer together, threatening her reign to the top. If she only kept her mouth shut, she wouldn't know her senior year could be replaced with quirky memories, crazy friends, and resurfaced passions. Ignorance is swiss, after all.

Wherein Mina and Connor must convince the rest of the world that they're in love. Over and over again.

What do you do when your best friend could be the love of your life? Two alarmingly awkward, clumsy, sarcastic individuals bump into one another in a flower shop, and find that they're just as odd as one another. Told through nine moments, this is a story of life, love, friendship, and flowers. {Written 2016.}