Monachopsis n. The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place ~~ The stakes are high for Ira Lagear. Having lost more than just her eye in a tragic event from her past, she must learn to adapt to the cruel world. She's not alone, though. Elijah Vixen, a rival from her academy days, is thrust into her life once more. Old, repressed feelings begin to spill, from both sides. Though the world might be harrowing, it strengthens the bonds between friends and maybe, Ira and Elijah can learn how to trust again. Or, Suffer alone at the hands of evil.

The story revolves around Ariel and her love interest, will she ever be able to express her feelings and will she ever come to know that her love interest is interested to date her? After several years they meet again will they ever be able to express their feelings /will the fear of rejection keep them apart?

Sofia is an ordinary girl, trying to live her life as normally as possible. Being a teen in high school isn't easy for her. Especially finding her place among her peers may be the hardest part of everything. School is more of an obligation for her and she can't wait to start into senior year and leave everyone behind. Except for her closest friend Miley, she has nobody at school where Sofia can truly be herself until she gets to know the true colors of Miley. One day everything changed. Being invisible wasn't enough to hide from him, so he made it clear he wanted more with her. (This story has a second book where the characters are adults. Definitely want to recommend it to teens and also adults as well!)

Reyna moved to New York City to chase her dreams of becoming a writer, but instead, she finds herself lost in the chaos of sleepless nights, dead-end jobs, and a lonely existence. Working at a local coffee shop, she spends her days pouring lattes and dreaming of a career in journalism-until an unexpected encounter throws her life into disarray. During a peaceful walk in the park with her new dog, Tucker, Reyna crosses paths with a mysterious stranger whose quiet charm lingers in her thoughts like a story waiting to be written. But just as she starts to wonder if he could be something more, she meets Nate - a man with a familiar face that sends her reeling. Nate is the brother of her ex-boyfriend, Jake, the man who shattered her heart. Despite knowing the complications, Reyna can't deny the spark between them. Torn between two intriguing men and haunted by her past, Reyna must navigate the treacherous waters of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of her passion for writing. As she struggles to find her voice in the competitive world of journalism, Reyna realizes that her biggest story might just be the one unfolding in her own life. In a city filled with endless possibilities, Reyna is about to discover that love, heartbreak, and ambition often intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Book 1 of 5 of The Dark Brew Series ~~~~~Updates atleast once a week~~~~~

❝In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish...❞ Evie Stanton dreamed of playing the bass for a living before a fateful winter night hurled her into adulthood at the age of eighteen. Three years later, the former wild child hasn't let her past define her and does her best with what she's learned from it - be there for others as much as possible. Harry Moran had it all - a beautiful girlfriend, good looks, popularity. What no one could see behind his charm and sense of humor was a middle child who kept all of his problems to himself, even after receiving a heartbreaking diagnosis, so as not to be a burden to anyone around him. And then, the two meet. Art meets sports, heavy metal meets alternative rock, but more than anything, stubborn meets stubborn. Big-city girl with a savior complex meets small-town boy who simply refuses to be taken care of. Unstoppable force from Manhattan meets immovable object that has come to get on her nerves all the way from Colorado, and what better way to deal with it than to make her life all about saving his? // TW: serious illness, strong language, alcohol, mentions of substance abuse, mentions of physical abuse

Harley, a Nashville resident working hard to afford her college tuition, has earned a reputation for not giving guys the time of day. However, her world takes an unexpected turn when she encounters three distinct personalities. Luke, initially known for being loud and obnoxious, reveals a quieter and sweeter side that manages to make Harley laugh. Spencer, a highly regarded 2nd baseman for Vanderbilt Baseball, captures Harley's attention, and his charming demeanor seems to make him a perfect choice. On the other hand, Mason, a quiet and responsible individual working alongside Harley, possesses a golden heart and clear life goals, though there's always a twist with him. As Harley navigates the complexities of college life, she finds herself torn between these three distinct boys, each offering a unique connection and a potential romantic entanglement that complicates her already busy life.

Fifteen-year-old Kyle Clark just wants to be left alone. No one seems to have gotten the memo. Everyone just wants him to talk about his Mum: his friends, his teachers and definitely his long lost Auntie that he now has to live with. He tries to hide but manages to be pulled into a friendship with a new girl at school, Cassie. She is passionate about dancing and it reminds him of his love for Karate. But that was his old life: Karate has too many bad memories for him now. A friend he made in foster care, Diego, helps him forget the past, but he has his own secrets too. As Kyle battles with the past, and how he fits into the world now, will he learn to trust again?

When you live in small, typical town like Portland, Oregon, you don't expect much. Arielle Martinez had her best friends, an annoying sister, and a single mother. Life was just a sweet time. She got through middle school and was now living her third year of high school. Junior. The only thing for her agenda this year is smiles, laughs, more laughs, and more memories. Of course, the dark-haired troubled, bad boy, Shadowfax Skywood didn't pop in her delicate, easygoing mind. Why would it? Freshman through Sophomore they never acknowledged each other's presence. Not even fight for the last apple pie in the cafeteria. But things have changed when both are thrown more and more into each other's path, but this doesn't bother Arielle much because she has nothing to hide, but what about Shadow? He's not popular, but he isn't close to a loner or at all of being ignored. So what is it? What's his secret? No turning back now, they're both in deep, but will this destroy them or get them closer?

What does it mean to be perfect? Does a perfect guy even exist? Rachael is lonely, depressed, and bullied at school, with no friends to turn to. As she teeters on the edge of despair, she contemplates ending it all-until the possibility of a soulmate gives her a glimmer of hope. Rachael dreams of finding her perfect match, but deep down, she doubts that love is in the cards for her. When Jake, a new student, arrives at Brookdale High, she fears he'll be just another bully. But instead of ridicule, Jake offers comfort, and Rachael begins to believe that maybe, just maybe, love is possible. With newfound courage, Rachael decides to stand up to her bullies and speak out about the torment she's endured. To her surprise, one of her tormentors, Sam, apologizes and urges others to stop. As she gains new friends-and possibly a love interest or two-Rachael's world starts to change. But in the end, only one guy can be her perfect match. Will Rachael find the love she's been searching for, or is perfection just an illusion?

COMPLETED✅ Two high school teenagers finding themselves, analyzing this ever changing world, and building love. This is the type of love you wish you found in high school but probably know way too well that it only exists as fiction. Today I'm turning my fiction to reality. ❣️•••❣️ Excerpt: Just as I was about to seek shelter under some building's roof, the tires of a car come to a halt, I wonder who might pity the lonely girl walking in the rain. The passenger window rolls down, and I spot the most unexpected person seated behind the wheel. "Get in" comes out his voice, and I must've stood there agape for a few moments because next comes his rhetorical question. "Are you getting in or continuing walking in the rain?" Eyebrows raised expectantly. He sounds annoyed, like he regrets his decision to ever stop and help me. ❣️•••❣️ #5 in cynical #2 in loveandfriendship #1 in opinionated #4 in ihatelife #10 in nerdgirl #10 in HighschoolRomance #26 in GoodGirlBadBoy *contains mature themes. *contains cursing.