Notebook Thoughts
My entry for the #toalltheboys contest.Hope you enjoy!…
Heart Without A Beat
Acacia Forester. With the name tattooed on my brain, a million memories surface in my mind, like fireflies fluttering out of a cave. I remember the red and white striped gym shoes, the MP3 player blasting Indie Rock and the sweet smell of Roses Fame perfume.I also remember crunching metal, squealing tires and a life-altering crash.Why Acacia? Why did you do it?…
Lost Marbles
Collage of brilliant works from all corners of the internet.(All credit goes to the anonymous authors of these stories.)…
Picture Perfect
Dana Prince is not at all accustomed to the high school hierarchy. She's spent her life on movie sets and pedestals, practicing her vocals and playing hooky from her managers. One day, she decides she wants to experience that magical (mostly miserable) part of life every other normal teenager gets to have, and so she goes undercover at Lakewood High as "Anna Black." Little did she know how intimate her high school experience would be until she runs into Wesley South, who's more than happy to give her the full ride....Wesley rolled his eyes and shook his head, staring at Anna in complete annoyance."Take a picture. Make it last longer."Anna scoffed, crossing her arms over her chest. "I would, but animals are scared of flash photography."…
The Way Back To You
April Clover doesn't know what to think when Alexander Valdez shows up during fifth period Calculus. Instantly, her mind takes her to their chance encounter from the previous summer, and she finds herself drawn to this mystery boy.What happens when he decides to get involved with her the same way she wants to get involved with him, but soon discovers that there are secrets both of them want to hide...Secrets that may not stay so secret after they're through."Hey-""It's April," I say, crossing my arms.He knits in his eyebrows and takes out his phone, pulling up the calendar."Really? Last time I checked it was November."I shake my head and roll my eyes. "No. April. As in my name. You asked for it, right?"He laughs out loud, "A little slow on the up-take there, aren't you?"…
Sorry Not Sorry
Oaklyn West has tried to live out a normal high school existence, despite her haunting past and torturous future.She's always in the shadows, under a rock, or lurking in the corner of a room.All that changes, however, with the arrival of a mysterious transfer student whom she has decided to band together with to avenge her parent's murder.Cue Jack Travels; all tousled hair, minty breath, and melting smiles. ..."I look up and gasp, but a hand is pressed over my mouth. I smell mint and then suddenly relax. The fingers around my mouth uncurl one at a time, and then are replaced by a set of soft lips."…