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There's something at the bottom of Baux Lake... something sinister. After a scuba dive down, Amira Taylor has a decision to make: should she let the truth be known, or keep it hidden away?

This book is about three teenagers who sent a message but it accidentally goes around the world. And the Boys school ended up getting shut down until they know who send the Message around the world. Will the boys own up and tell the truth to get the school open or will they tell a lay found put in in this book. WATCH OUT THEY COULD BE ON YOUR PHONE NOW!

When 17 year old Iris obsession with her camera exposes the secrets of those closest to her, will she let doing the right thing end life as she knows it. Told through the lens of her camera this is one journey for the truth you won't be able to look away from

I discovered my best friend stealing. A submission for the #HomeBeforeDarkContest. "In 500 words or less, tell us about a time you stood up for the truth. Share your harrowing tale, or come up with a fictional story where honesty prevailed."

As I set there, in my chair I realized that I was the only girl with this unique look. I was not like her, but why was that such a disadvantage? Was it my hair and its coils? Was it my ebony skin? Was it because I wasn't thin? This audition was the only thing I ever wanted but yet all I felt was insecure. I needed this job not just for me but for my mom and so I must stand up for myself... She should not have touched my hair and all its glory and so I did the unthinkable and I...

Jane is a private individual until she runs into Amy who claims to be a missing person. Without a trace of a case in the police station she chooses to believe Amy. Upon discovering shocking information Jane must now face her dark traumatic memories she has repressed for so long to reveal the truth.

Middle school is a scary place with math class, showers-in-a-can and hormones. This is a middle school story about me, Bonnie! I am excited to share a personal story about the truth coming out. and standing up for myself. Please enjoy

Jamie Calloway is under a lot of stress and instead of finding an outlet, he resorts to bullying people. Is there more to Jamie than meets the eye, or is he not worth the sympathy?

On a late shift Elijah notices his neighbor Mr. Parker acting strange. He follows him after his shift is over and discovers something that will change his life forever.

It's 12:00 AM. I have four more hours to make it back. Do i have enough time? What if she gets up early today? Forget it. Don't stress it. Just go.. Just go...

What if the world you knew, was just an imagination? What if the person you love didn't exist? What is hidden behind this drywall, these dark tunnels? What are these secrets, that taught me? And, why do I seek the unknown?

She lived in shadows, the person in the mirror was not who she was meant to be. And to become the woman she longed to be...could she...

for this story I will be unveiling what I know about 2 different companies my friend is involved in.

I had secrets; I had fears. No-one listens to anything I have to share. This is no matters of joy and cheers but listen here my compelling story is worth the hear.

Children are the lovely creations of the God. It is believed they never Lie. But what happen when this lovely creation holds a dark truth in the heart, which adults also fear to confine in themselves?

Limited to 500 Words Taught to be dismissive of those less fortunate from a young age, born into a rich family with influence across Europe, Divus one day discovers that all is not as it seems. He uncovers from a letter that all that is his actually belongs to his indentured servant, Filia. Now, he must decide whether or not he will conceal the truth and enable his lavish lifestyle, or bring justice to the innocent slave girl and offer her information that will grant her authority over the manor.

Has anyone had that thought they were being watched as they walked along a dark road? Anna actually finds out one night that things that go bump in the night are not just horror stories. They are real and tracking her every move.

Standing Up for a fellow classmate.

Cassia Lawson seeks the truth in the murder of a friend, even at the expense of her own safety.