Guinevere "Gwen" is a freshman education major, full of hope and dreams for her college years. Silas, a senior studying Marine Biology, is focused on his final year, ready to dive into the next chapter of his life. But when a simple coffee spill turns into an unexpected connection, their worlds collide in ways neither of them could have imagined. Gwen is new to the whirlwind of college life, trying to find her place and make sense of who she wants to become. Silas, on the other hand, is already seasoned by the ups and downs of academia, with his eyes set on the future. Despite their differences in experience, a chance encounter over a spilled drink leads them to discover that sometimes, the most significant moments in life are the ones you never see coming. As they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery, Gwen and Silas must confront their pasts and decide what they truly want from their futures. But will the pressures of their lives pull them apart, or will they find that they are stronger together? "Spilled Moments" is a heartwarming tale of unexpected beginnings, exploring how the smallest moments can change everything.

Tiara Matthews, a shy girl from a Texas farm, is shattered after her mother's funeral. Seeking a fresh start, her father, Lucian, relocates them to a new city where he becomes an agriculturist. This means a new school, new friends, and new beginnings for Tiara. Meanwhile, France Williams, living a seemingly perfect life in New York, craves a real challenge-a love that isn't easily won. He dreams of a romance like his parents' when they were young, minus the eventual divorce. When Tiara moves into her new home, she discovers her neighbor is the incredibly handsome France. But France has a love allergy-he's never truly let anyone in. Can Tiara break through his barriers? And does France really want this allergy cured, or is he too afraid to fall? Join Tiara and France on a journey of self-discovery, heartbreak, and a love that might just be hopelessly perfect. "We've got a love that's hopeless," I smiled at him. Will their connection be strong enough to heal past wounds and create a future together? Dive into this compelling tale of unexpected romance and the challenges of truly opening your heart. --- Currently under major editing but please ENJOY!

Rose had planned the perfect summer, and those plans didn't involve Brent -- a handsome but hostile lifeguard. *** British socialite Rosalie Harrington enjoys the power and respect that her position as Queen Bee brings, so she's horrified to hear that she'll be spending the summer in a remote American coastal town. With opportunistic friends and a rocky relationship, it's the worst time to leave London, and she drags her heels all the way to the Outer Banks. One day into her so-called holiday, a careless mistake has Rosalie fighting against a rip current. Fortunately, the local lifeguard is on hand to help. Brent might be an expert at saving troubled swimmers, but he is drowning in problems of his own and is far from impressed by this tourist's recklessness. The two of them couldn't be more different, but their attachment to the beach forces them together and sparks fly as they try to ignore the sizzling chemistry that soon develops. Rosalie and Brent are both about to learn that it's not just the ocean where there is more beneath the surface than meets the eye. **New version for 2021** Achievements: 2015 Wattys Winner #1 in Romance

There was a girl who was extremely shy, lonely, and would get picked on for primarily being a nerd. There was a boy who showed no expression because his whole family took his soul with them to their graves, figuratively. Following some dark events in their first month of high school, both would slowly begin to become better people just by having each other in their lives. The bond they shared has become so special, but will that friendship transition into love?

Bella Moray liked to live in her comfort zone. There she was safe and no one could hurt her. That is, until she realised she was about to graduate high school before she had the chance to make her lifelong crush Carlos fall in love with her. In the midst of her Senior Year, Bella decides this will be the year of finally getting what she wants. She sets her sights on Carlos, ignoring his douchebag friends and the distaste of fellow yearbook member, Gabriel. But will reality live up to her fantasies?

"𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗰𝗸..." 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲. 𝗜 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀. 𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲. "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂?!" 𝗛𝗲 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀. "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸?" 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓, a 17 year old high school student dealing with the hardships of life after a traumatic event. She has yet to experience the teenage lifestyle because she has to work hard to keep the lights on. Dread is a common feeling she always feels, she wants more, a better life but she doesn't have much to get there. Going to an high end school doesn't make matters any better when she has to constantly be reminded that it isn't her lifestyle, and those like Silas Remington will make this one hell of a school year.

Stacey Tanner has a secret. She's in love with her classmate Julian Booker and leaves notes in his locker every day. Julian Booker has a dilemma. He's in love with a secret admirer while simultaneously falling for Stacey. Every day, Julian looks forward to finding the small poems written for him in his locker. He doesn't know that they're penned by his eighth-period lab partner. When Stacey offers to help him study, she's elated that he accepts. The two grow closer outside of class as they begin to spend more time together. When Stacey realizes she is her own worst enemy, will she find the courage to get out of her own way? And how long will it take Julian to realize that the girl he's looking for has been right in front of him all along?

Find out what's next for the Quilete beauty and Jasper...Will she be able to move on from the tragedy in her life?Or Will she give up?Will new surprises threaten or make her life better? This is part 2 of the 'First true love' series.You guys have been so supportive.I appreciate you all for reading this series.✌️🥺 Warning: mentions of depression (a little), probably some lovemaking, violence and gore.

Two best friends. One girl. Two sudden rivals. She never wanted to come between them. But they didnt give her a choice. One was hopelessly in love. The other just wanted to have a good time. Unitl he caught feelings too. Now it was a battle to win her heart. But there is one who already held her love. Years has past, was it too late to choose?

Senior Year traces the path of Jess and her friends as they set off on a memorable senior trip to the beach. The story unfurls with the excitement of new beginnings and the anticipation of a carefree getaway, but soon, tensions mount as hidden feelings and unresolved conflicts threaten to shatter their peace, leaving you on the edge of your seat, eager to know what happens next. Jess finds herself caught in a budding romance with Devin while navigating the complexities of her friendship with Sarah. As the trip progresses, misunderstandings and secrets threaten to tear their group apart, forcing Jess to confront her own feelings and the dynamics of her relationships. Amidst sandy shores and crashing waves, the characters grapple with love, friendship, and the uncertainty of the future. Through heartfelt conversations and unexpected twists, they learn the importance of honesty, forgiveness, and staying true to themselves. Based on prompt #72 of ONC 2024.