*DISCLAIMER* READ AT YOUR OWN RISK: This book deals with serious topics and themes of drug use, PTSD, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts. This book contains realistic depictions of opioid use. Recovered and recovering addicts should proceed with caution. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lincoln is a senior in High School. He is also seven months sober. Life seems out of reach for him and well, so does everything else life has to offer. He yearns to live but is afraid of what it might lead to. Liam is a senior in High School but is ignoring the trauma that has been affecting him. He hates remembering but is stuck living in the past. He is living his life to the fullest but isn't alive at all. This Young Adult novel is about the lives of teen brothers who must deal with a decision that changes the course of their lives and shatters their family connection. The twin brothers must learn to unearth hurt, secrets, and misunderstandings to start their family's healing process. "...there were a lot of things I was forced to learn and that made me resent my family for it. One of them is the fact that I learned more about family at rehab than I ever did when I was home." - Lincoln "I always had this plan. A plan where I would graduate high school with the highest GPA, get a full-ride baseball scholarship to Stanford University, and then work my way to the major league baseball teams. It was a plan I had made with Lincoln when we were younger. A dream we shared to play baseball together. A dream that died when he overdosed." - Liam

The powerful conclusion to the SCARS trilogy. Jon finally feels like he has a place where he can get a break from the weight of having to be Pastor Pete's good son. But the opioid pills he's using to manage his pain are changing his behavior in ways he won't be able to hide for much longer. It isn't even his biggest secret: no one knows the real Jon White, and he's terrified if the full truth of himself comes out it will cost both the love of his earthly dad and his heavenly Father. Cary has one last hurdle to leave years of childhood abuse behind him: the trial at which he has to testify against his abuser. But his decision to speak up has splintered the remains of his family and his former best friend seems bent on self-destructing. Cary's going to need everything he's learned along the way to snatch Jon off the ledge. It's never been more obvious the journey from walking wounded to wholeness isn't meant to be travelled alone. A novel about wearing our scars and owning our stories as fully loved children of God. Cover illustration by Teylor.AArt. Used with permission. Contains mature language, and subject matter related to addiction, self-harm, and suicide. All rights reserved. Created for Wattpad. If you are reading this work on another site, this work has been stolen and you are at risk of viruses and malware!

"I didn't know how much I needed you until I didn't have you. Every second was hell without you. Whenever I'm with you, I feel like I'm in heaven. I thought that I could wrap you up in my arms and protect you from the world, but instead I was the one that hurt you the most." *** Elizabeth Cooper was satisfied with the life she was living, it was far away from the hurt and pain she had survived and she couldn't ask for more. But, it's not all sunshine and roses. Her two bestfriends are all that she needs and she finally was getting the chance to live life the way she wanted, until Greyson Blaise. Fighting her ongoing battles with the demons of her past, she found solace in him. But the unexpected arrival of people from her past threatens to disrupt her otherwise uneventful life. Not everyone is who they seem to be and secrets are revealed which could change everything.

High school senior Emerson Vermont is counting down the days until graduation, eager to escape her small town and its entangled dramas. But when her mother is involved in a severe car accident, Emerson's plans are derailed. Suddenly, she's thrust into living with her ex-boyfriend's family, and everything she thought she had left behind comes rushing back. As Emerson settles into this new, unexpected reality, she's confronted with a storm of emotions. Old feelings resurface, and she finds herself forming a complicated bond with an old friend who offers her comfort and understanding. However, as she navigates her emotions, she begins to realize that her feelings are driven more by her need for solace than by true affection. Caught between the echoes of her past and the uncertainty of her present, Emerson must grapple with the impact of her choices on those around her. Will she find the clarity and strength to move forward, or will she remain ensnared by the ghosts of her past? In "Trying to Live," follow Emerson's journey through love, regret, and self-discovery. Can she find a way to embrace a future that's truly her own, or will her past continue to cast a long shadow over her life? Trigger warnings: alcohol abuse, suicide, mentioning of drugs, ... Please read with caution, if you can't read things like these because it triggers something, don't read because your well being is more important! Cover credits: @future_worlds

tw's: mentions of emotional and physical child abuse, drugs, alcohol "You'd love me even if the star doesn't shine?" "Even then, Nova. Even then." This is a reverse grumpy x sunshine, childhood ex best friends college hockey romance. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Maeve Nova Leigh-Foster. She's the girl I've known since I was five years old. The only thing I knew that was right at such a young age. But when we're forced apart and reunited over seven years later, nothing's the same. She hates me as much as I love her. She can't even look at me when all I can do is stare. She doesn't even breathe in my direction when all I want is her. But do I take the hints that she doesn't want me around? No. I plan on earning her back even if it opens things from our past that leaves us both even more heartbroken than the start.

They say life is a gift. You're supposed to smile and be grateful, but there comes a time when you realize that living a lie is no way to live. And when you reach your lowest, you either go to great extents to feel something, anything, even if pain, or you go to even greater extent to end it all... I opted for the latter. Maybe you would call me foolish. A coward or selfish, even, but I could not continue living the way I did... In some twisted twist of faith, they want me to come back to life. They want me to help a girl that is soon to share my faith. Amelia Taylor deserves to be saved, but I know that love and friendship don't cure mental illnesses. What can I possibly do to save this girl? This is a spin off to my novel, For You. Jaxson is Addilyn's spiritual guide in this story. This story explores mature content of suicide and self-harm, and might be triggering to some. I don't dive into details of self-harm, but it is mentioned. ** Still in the editing process Canadian suicide crisis line: 9-8-8

(Sequel to 'You Break Me') Life is once again spiraling down for (Y/N), just we she thought she got her stuff together. Being kidnapped, starved, bruised and overall mistreated, (Y/N) thought this was the end, but it's just the beginning. "I don't wanna die, Mark..." "You're not gonna die, (Y/N). You're not gonna die." He repiled, placing his hand on mine. "Live for me." STORY INCLUDES: Depression Suicidal thoughts Abuse Self harm And Markiplier DON'T READ THIS BOOK IF YOU'RE SENSITIVE TO THESE TOPICS...because things are about to go downhill...

Meet Carly-Jay shes a triplet and has 7 other siblings, she has had a hard life bullied at school even her own mother hated her because of the way she looked and sent her away to live with her eldest sister, now a year and a half later she's back, she's skinnier and prettier and more "badass" than before with the help from her now closet and most trusted friend Hunter Blake.. She's been in love with her brothers bestfriend Greyson Toretto for as along as she can remember but is afraid to admit her feelings and get close to him because of the torture he use to put her through before she left and because shes afraid because of what she went through while she was away at her sisters... Nobody except her, her sister Annabelle and her best friend Hunter Blake know the cruel and vile torture she suffered at the hand of her obsessive now ex-boyfriend Troy Dalton. What happens when the past comes back to haunt you? Questions are being asked and answers are being demanded. What happens when the person you feared most is back in your life suddenly and unexpected? And claims that you and him never broke up. Demands that your his forever. Weather you like it or not. How far will you go too protect yourself and your family? or what if a family member betrayed you in the worse way possible, could you forgive them? how would you cope and feel? Find out by reading Carly-Jay's journey...

Jo's brothers are his world. He's spent his entire life sacrificing everything to give them the life he's never had. Having battled through a horrific childhood, his every breath is for the benefit of his brothers, who gave him a reason to live through those years. It is an act of selflessness that throws him in the path of a woman who actually sees him, not just his scars. Rachel not only recognizes his worth, but is willing to step into his life and share his experiences, no matter how difficult. Despite their mutual attraction, the past and present seem determined to keep them apart. Jo faces another battle: this time against prejudice, past threats, and most powerful of all, the demons inside his head.

Laura Laurier was spontaneous. She was a passenger on the ride of life, uncaring or unaware of the turns she took. She just followed wherever the road led her. Until one fateful drive, where giving up control cost her nearly everything. After refusing to drive on a trip home from dinner with her parents, Laura's father stepped into the driver's seat and drove down a path that he and her mother would never come back from. Now, forced by the pitfalls of life to move in with her Aunt June, Uncle Tim, and cousin Allen in Bennington, Vermont, Laura has taken the wheel and refuses to give it up ever again. At her new school, Laura is determined to start over. In order to pretend like her past never happened, no one can know why she needed to move to Bennington. Jesse Ashford was always in control. In the ride of life, he jumped in the driver's seat to speed down his path, trying his best to outrun his past. Once a close friend of Allen and his friend group, Jesse has since pulled back and stuck to himself. Outrunning their pasts led to them running into each other and when Laura and Jesse's roads cross, Laura tries to steer clear of him. However, Jesse is drawn to the mystery that surrounds the new girl in town. Now, Laura has to decide if she can remain in control while opening up to Jesse, or if the only way to escape her past is to stay in her own lane. *Complete*

"There's only so many times I can put my heart back together" "Why are you so sure I'll break it again?" 🖤🤍🖤 Andrew had a perfect life. Or so others would think. Living under his father's control was a nightmare. Having his dreams ignored and being unable to make his own decisions suffocated him. Everyone expected him to be the perfect son and one day follow his father's steps. It was too much pressure. So he ran away. He was an outcast, and they made it clear he would always be, except for her. She was all the stars in the night sky and she wanted him. She was stunning; she was sweet, and she was easy to love. Determined to change everyone's mind about him, he brought down all their shields. Except for one. 🖤🤍🖤 Start: 07/01/2022 End: 03/07/2023 Achievements: 🥉3rd place Romance winner in The Savant May Awards 🥉3rd place Young Adult winner in The Heart Awards 🏅Featured in The Athena Project

Book I of 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓭𝓸𝔀 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 After feeling invisible for so long she finally was seen by the one boy that was supposed to be off limits. Little did she know falling for him would be the best and maybe worst thing she could have done in the long run. ***{Sneak Peak ONE}*** "Aurora, I don't want you back in my house if you are willing to act this way. You are no longer my child, I don't know who you are or what you have done with my daughter but you aren't her." My eyes start to water, great so I am apparently disowned, an ungrateful peace of shit and i'm not good enough for anyone. ***{Sneak Peak TWO}*** I look over at the door to see Juliano opening it. He walks over to me and says, "So we might have a slight problem." I look at him in confusion as he continues speaking, "Do you remember Lucian Kingston?" I nod. Of course I remember that creep. "Well he had something to do with your car accident." *** 𝓐𝓾𝓻𝓸𝓻𝓪 𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓴𝓮, 17, the girl that's always in her brothers shadow. The sweet, loving, smart girl who only gets the bare minimum and acts like she is completely fine. The beautiful brunette that falls for the Wide receiver on the football team thats also her brothers best friend. 𝓙𝓾𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓸 𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓸, 19, the boy that basically had it all but a relationship, party's all the time with Ashton Blake, plays football, an overprotective pain in the ass, ends up falling for the one girl that he shouldn't have. When will Aurora finally be able to shine? Why is Aurora in her brothers shadow? What will happen in the end? Read to find out!! |trigger warning| mentions of Self harm, Suicide, Self doubt, gore, and anxiety. STARTED: April 30, 2023 FINISHED: May 31, 2023 PUBLISHED: July 19, 2023 WRITER GOALS! 1k reads: 07/05/23 5k reads: 12/17/23 10k reads: 6/29/24 20k reads:1/1/25

A terrible fire has broken out in a children's home. Lieutenent Oliver Harding is one of the first on the scene where he's met with a harrowing realization - not every child has escaped. Faced with a decision, Oliver has to make a choice of whether or not he can save Leah Brent, and if she survives, will she ever be the same? Read through this heartwarming novella to find out what happens when lives cross and new dreams are made. Story originally by Lucas_of_Chaos and reimagined by C. Storm Writes

Smile. Pretend to belong. And never, EVER raise suspicion. Your family depends on it. Everest Nathan "Nate" Decker is barely hanging on, desperate to hold on to the few fires in his life he can control. Being the teacher's pet, designated driver for secret therapy appointments for his non-binary sibling, and cooking dinner? Not a problem. What is a problem though, is the inexplicable disappearance of his best friend Javi from his life. Javi has been the sole anchor in Nate's overwhelming blur of responsibility, social charades, and drinking his nightmares away and keep convincing those around him that he got it under control - mostly Nate himself. But when a person from his past appears and threatens to take away the ones he holds closest to his heart, he has to stand up and fight like never before. He has to pick up the pieces he scrambled together over years of neglect, and face the patchwork of trauma, hurt and relationships that build him. He knew he was broken. But now he is deciding for the first time to live for himself. Tropes: teenage angst x found family I wish you all the best x the dangerous art of blending in #YA (young adult) #CON (contemporary) #OWN (Own Voices) #LGBT (LGBTQIA subject matter) #IRMC (Interracial/Multicultural subject matter) #MH (Mental Health subject matter)

{BOOK 1 of the Bianchi Series} "No one gets to look at what's mine. You are mine only. Do you understand?" "No. You don't own me" "Amara, indeed I do not own you. But as long as I'm here, I can protect over what's mine" ••••••••••••••••••• Amara Esposito. A normal 17 year old with 3 protective brothers. She never had her first love but, what happens when a new boy starts at school? What happens when she finds out the truth? Matteo Bianchi. 17 year old, starting at a new school. Secretly he works for her dad's business and is sworn to not have any intentions with her. He is seen as the bad boy but is he? He came out of nowhere with trauma from the past. Does he find love after a long time? Will her brothers approve? Will one of them lose one an another? ⚠️THERE WILL BE SMUT⚠️ Do not read if you do not like SMUT, aggressiveness or possession! TW! Mentions/Scenes of SA and torture. Enjoy your reading<3 STARTED: June 7th 2022 ENDED: November 18th 2022

Every scar has a story but Cary Douglas isn't talking. SCARS trilogy vol. 1. Cary learned a long time ago that secrets and silence equal survival and he's kept his promise to his family ever since. So when the clean-cut new kid starts paying attention to him at school, it's a problem. Cary is sure he can't afford to care about one more person, but Jon White's persistent kindness is cracking him open. Every smile has a cost and Jon White is tired of paying it. It's never been easy to be the oldest son of Pastor White, and keeping it together when the bully at his new school is in his face every day is almost more than he can do. He has just one question - where is God when everything is shit? - and so far nobody's answering. This is a novel about what happens when the silence breaks - about faith and family, suffering and doubt and the answer to Jon's question. ☆Featured on Wattpad's @ProfileMentalHealth 'A New Day' reading list☆ ☆Winner of the Read4Read Awards Best Teen Fiction☆ SCARS Trilogy book one. This is the introduction to Cary, Jon & Curt and the world of my other novels. Set in 2007 -ish, the guys are 15 and 16 respectively. Cary is straight and the other two aren't saying. Cover photo by Yuri_Arcurs. Used with permission. Contains mature language, and subject matter related to abuse, self-harm, and suicide. All rights reserved. Created for Wattpad. If you are reading this work on another site, this work has been stolen and you are at risk of viruses and malware!

In which two lost kids are forced to write a book while trying to find themselves. * Hayden James has enough to deal with when she moves to the small town of Greenside to pursue her lifelong dream of attending Winston Royal Academy, but gets more than what she bargained for when she gets paired up to write a book with Calvin, a boy who is similar to her in more ways than one. Struggling with forgetting her past, making friends, trying to write a good book, and everything she hadn't wished for when she applied for Winston, Hayden would certainly have an eventful year especially with the charming smiles Calvin keeps throwing her way. * Completed. A Wattpad Featured Story.

When Dalton McCoy fell in love and got married, he figured that it would be forever. The cruel world has other plans that left him a widower and single father of an infant baby girl. He didn't have time to mourn or feel sorry for himself, his daughter Katie depended on him. For years it was just the two of them and he was happy, at least as happy as one could be after losing the love of their life. After an unexpected accident leaves him unable to work and under the care of the new physical therapist in town, Dalton struggles with the confusing feelings he has for this new woman in his life. He thought he'd lost his only chance at love, but could he get a second chance at his happily ever after? Elizabeth Norton came to Strawberry on a whim when her long-time friend offered her a position in the physical therapy department of the local hospital. She over-researched the community and knew it would be the perfect place to start new with her daughter Eva. After years of unsuccessful relationships, Lizzie accepted her fate as a single woman and decided to focus more on her career and living the best life for her and her daughter. It wasn't until she came toe-to-toe with a stubborn firefighter that she started to feel those sparks she started to think didn't exist. The problem? There were many. He was a patient, he was still grieving his wife, and neither of us were planning on opening our hearts. Was Dalton worth the risk? There is only way one to find out.

"Are you French? Because Eiffel for you." I say to her. She laughs. I can't even explain how my much I love her breathtaking taking laugh. The way her eyes squirt at the corners. Her nose scrunches up just a little bit. A light pink blush spreads across her face. She is perfect. I think it goes without question. I love her. Avyanna: a friendly, pretty,and smart girl. She will do anything to achieve her dreams. While continuously fighting the demons of her past. Grey: A handsome, smart, and athletic boy. Still mourning the loss of his late brother, he is moved to a new city. Starting over again. Avyanna and Grey have both suffered from a terrible past. They both struggle with opening and expressing their emotions to others. When their journalism teacher pairs them together for a writing assignment about one another, they become acquaintances. Will this lead to something bigger? And most importantly will they find solace in one another?

"If you love me, you won't leave me." Jessie has believed those words from her boyfriend, Josh, since senior year of high school. She loves him and doesn't want to leave him. Not even when he shouts at her and hits her. Jessie's best friend, Kolleen, can't stand seeing her in that situation. With a bit of convincing - and the worst beating she'd ever received - Jessie agrees to move into an apartment with Kolleen. But not long after, Jessie is scared the worst of her nightmares will soon become a reality. Josh goes missing, and suddenly Jessie would swear she's being followed. One night changes everything, and one person soon changes Jessie's outlook. A responding officer from that fateful night begins to seek her out, at first claiming it's part of his job. As she spends time with her new friend outside of his job, she starts realizing that her feelings are evolving. After being abused for over a year, Jessie is terrified she's falling in love. What's even more terrifying is that he might be, too. She isn't ready for love. Not yet. She makes up her mind that if he is falling, and if he does love her, he'll wait for her to be ready, and if she loves him, she won't let herself hurt him. Can the words that used to cage her in really be the key to her freedom? --- Featured On: @NA: Take a seat and let it be | Mature Content and 18 reading list @NA: You deserve the world | Mental Health reading list Ambys Top Picks New Adult 2023