Abstinence Stories

Our joke filled version of the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins.

"I-" Enjolras' face is a mask of genuine confusion. It's captivating. Grantaire turns away. He can't do this. He had prepared for the disaster that would be the "Why Are Meetings In a Place With an Open bar a Bad Idea" discussion. He wasn't, <i>wasn't</i> prepared for <i>this.</i> There's a reason Grantaire doesn't go to the Les Amis meetings anymore. His abstinence is only part of it. ――― I needed a positive character growth for Grantaire. With this oneshot, I'm giving it to him. This is a meant as a study of "what would have to happen to set R on a better life path" and you can see I have a lot of feelings on the matter. Not only the alcohol addiction stands in Grantaire's way of making something of his life - his view of the world, his obsession with Enj and his own struggles with mental health are also important factors. This oneshot is me giving him the starting point to work on those things and recreate them into something healthier. _____ TW: a bit of swearing, a bit of French, a bit of intense dialogues :'3

Olivia Miller is pretty sure she'd win the high school senior award "Most Likely to Never Figure Out What They Want To Do With Their Life". Her critical father and neglectful mother have contributed to her anxiety and lack of direction about her future. She's a model student with a big heart for community service, but her dad has belittled any ambition she ever had in pursuing something she's interested in. College is a definite, but where should she go, and what should she major in? But there's a new guy at school, Cameron McClain, who becomes a fabulous distraction. He is positively swoon-worthy, and not just because he's a gorgeous romantic who plays the guitar. He's also thoughtful and respectful, providing some much-needed acceptance and encouragement for Olivia. He fits right in with Olivia's circle of friends: future fashion designer Lyla, photographer Kate, and all-around popular Josh. This story is about Olivia's journey in learning to think for herself, set personal boundaries, and overcome limitations imposed by her overbearing parents, all while trying to set a good example for her younger sister, Emma, who is watching and learning from her. Thankfully, Olivia's boss and mentor, Mrs. K, is looking out for her, offering guidance in life and Christian faith. Will she ever be able to get her dad's judgmental comments out of her head? Most of all, she can't wait to get away from home! NOTE TO READERS: This is a YA/NA novel. It is written in 1st person POV, set in 1991. While there is no graphic sex or explicit language, it has descriptive romance and other content that could be considered PG-13 (if it were a movie) or TV-14 (if it were a TV show). Olivia Series: Olivia, On the Brink (Book 1) *Available now Olivia, Finding Her Way (Book 2) *Available now Olivia, All In (Book 3) *Coming August 2016** Olivia, Branching Out (Book 4) *Coming 2017 Olivia, Altogether (Book 5) *Coming 2018 And stay tuned for a spinoff novel about Olivia's sister Emma!

Hepzibah wants to love God with all her heart, but loneliness leaves her vulnerable. When Ezra steps into her life-charming, caring, and everything she thought she wanted-she finds herself torn between her faith and her feelings. Will she choose desire, or the peace that only comes from God?

What happened after college for Wendy and Mikel and did they stay strong?Find out in the sequel to Drama Left and Right.

Metaphorical description of sunset and sunrise

Not everything is as it appears at Hogwarts this year. Andrea Rose is the reigning Princess of Slytherin, and it is no surprise that she has a long and sordid history with the infamous Draco Malfoy. After years of resistance, Andrea finds herself falling for him. But their romance is far from a fairytale. Jealous classmates and disapproving family members go to the most manipulative and despicable means to keep them apart. And they just might succeed.

On y est voici ma 1ère semaine sans alcool ! Qu'est-ce que c'est au fond 1 semaine sans alcool? C'est une semaine où on se choisit, où on laisse place petit à petit à d'anciens rituels/choix néfastes pour sa santé, contre de nouveaux bon pour la santé. Tant mentale que physique. Qu'est ce qui a changé concrètement ? Je dirai que pour le moment j'ai beaucoup de mal à m'endormir mais ensuite je dors très bien. J'ai troqué ma bière du soir contre un thé ou une tisane. Le truc que j'ai remarqué c'est que j'ai par moments de fortes envies de sucres. L'alcool m'ayant fait prendre beaucoup de poids je fais attention. Forcément je n'ai plus ma « dose » de sucre habituelle présente dans la boisson. Donc je m'autorise de temps en temps un soda, un gâteau ou deux. Je vais réduire aussi petit à petit. Mais en contre partie le fait de prendre soin de mon corps sans le noyer dans le poison que représente l'alcool à mes yeux désormais, m'aide à faire des choses qui sont bonnes pour la santé. Comme marcher, faire des étirements et des exercices de musculation, ou encore méditer. Je savais que je pouvais y arriver mais je ne savais pas que par moments ce serait si dur. Aujourd'hui tout ce qui compte pour moi c'est de ne plus faire entrer ce poison dans mon corps, boire plus d'eau, manger sainement le plus possible, bouger mon corps. Me sentir en vie. Je me suis aussi remise au dessin. Je commence à ne plus associer jeux et alcool. Bref que de belles choses et j'ai hâte de vous raconter la suite :)

This is my own opinion. Whether you hate it or agree with it, I don't mind. Kung naranasan mo na ring mapagtawanan dahil sa paniniwala mo , rejoice for God has seen you . John 15:8 If the world hates you, you know that it hated me before it hated you.

To pay her college tuition and keep her apartment, Victory Crenshaw must find a roommate. Despite her fear of men, she allows Clay Mitchell to move in (for lack of literally any other options.) Clay, a notorious playboy at Western U, only rents the U-Haul because he thinks she's gay. Burnt by his last lady, Casanova's on hiatus. Not for the first time, Victory begins to question her sexuality. She begins to date Roxy Simmons, Clay's ex, to further explore herself. Things are going well until Victory realizes that she might have feelings for Clay. To further complicate matters, Victory attracts a secret admirer that crosses into stalker territory. This journey of self-discovery takes readers on a death-defying ride! Join Victory as she struggles to navigate the murky waters of her sexuality and toxic upbringing - in the middle of a deadly love triangle! Updated every Wednesday!

The strange woman has developed a phobia for her own house. Her feet abide not in her house. She loves the dark hours. She has an excessive display of affection. She cherishes physical contact, hugging, kissing, petting, pecking, necking, fondling etc. She has no regards for morality. She speaks profane. Her lips are sweeter than honey. Who can resist her kisses? Take a journey in this book to discover proven biblical principles to help you overcome the strategies of temptation by strange women around you. This book will move and bless your heart, and not merely inform your mind. In this book, Joseph answers the following questions: Who is the strange woman? How do I recognize her? How does she operates? Who are her victims? How do I avoid her? How do I live pure in a sexually corrupt world? And many more... This is not just another of those books that seek to reprimand you leaving you with no hope. It's a message from God, full of heavenly wisdom and understanding to help you flee immorality and give you hope for a new life in Christ.

Karrington Walker is the sister of the infamous Brittany Walker. Brittany gets whatever she wants. Karrington works for what she has. Brittany has a gorgeous fiancé, Samuel Richardson, who is going off to war. Karrington has her job as a registered nurse at the hospital. Samuel gets hurt while in Afghanistan. He gets sent back home. Brittany is MIA. Samuel's parents need somebody to take care of him while they are work. They ask Karrington to be the one to do it. And she says yes. **ALL RIGHTS RESERVED**

Je suis une fille ordinaire, comme toi, comme elle, comme vous ! J'ai toujours été une fille comme les autres, enfin je crois..

Two young souls raised by Purity Culture find each other in a broken world. They plan to remain pure, but as passions heat up, they give in, thinking everything is fine. But little do they know that fruits of passion comes at a high price....

An upcoming young doctor Amanda Sefhela finds herself caught in a love haze with a man she met a decade ago. This love threatens her yet started career. Will she make it to where she aspire to be or will her love prove it difficult?

Oliver Pine's sister, Alison, is the most popular girl in school. And according to all his friends, the hottest. Oliver is fine with her dating guys that he knows, but when she starts hitting on his best friend, Oliver begins to take things into his own hands. Alison has always been the most wanted girl in high school. It had it's ups and downs. But mostly downs. She had dated almost every guy on the football team, except 4, which were off limits according to her brother. But when she meets the guy of her dreams, she can't help but fall head over heels. Will Oliver ever forgive Alison? Will Alison's relationship last? Will the two siblings ever be the same? Will I ever stop asking you these questions? Will you read the book if I do? ~~~~~