I’m clumsy.

I trip and slowly break.

Every time so small you don’t even notice,

Until I’m cracked like a porcelain doll,

And you finally see the pain inside me,

Only then will you know me really.

You’ll see the anxiety,

Rolling layers deep.

The sadness tangled inside me,

Feeling like I’m not good enough.

The insecurities that tear me from the inside out,

Comparison weighing me down.

I’m not a good...

“… now for the flowers we’re going to do…” My mind drifted off as I sleepily rested my elbow on the table, the planner still babbling about table settings and flowers.

I wasn’t completely sure why Maximillian and I had been told to come to this meeting, it was just the planner and mother telling them what they were doing for my wedding.

What should’ve been my special day.

I snapped aw...

“Are you sure this is safe?” I whispered to Leo as Kai climbed out. He smirked. “Sure, Dedri.”

“All clear!” Kai said, as quietly as he could. “Keep your voices low and feet quiet,” Leo said as he started out the window behind Alea.

“Uhm…” I trailed off as I stared at my broken ankle and crutches. We’d each taken a small backpack and a personal belonging.

Kai had his toolkit, Alea had he...

Feeling known.

I’ve always wondered what it feels like.

One time I thought I did…

But it was just an act.

Summer came and went,

And suddenly everything was different.

I have no friends,

No goals,

No car,

Nothing.

I sit at home watching the hours tick by.

Waiting for the morning.

When I can feel like I have purpose again.

When I have a life.

Have dreams.

But now…

I feel lost.

Alone.

Empty.

Somethin...

“So, sharing a room?” Alder said, smirking. Leah glared. “Only because you were cheap and thought this room had two beds.” She pulled out her laptop and began typing aggressively.

Alder flopped down in front of her. “Whatcha doin'?” “Work,” Leah replied, not looking up from her computer. Alder sighed dramatically. “You’re so boringggg. Come on, let's do something. I was thinking we sneak into t...

I would be anything for you.

I would be your cheerleader,

Your crazy fan on the sidelines.

I’d scream “That was a foul!” Even if it wasn’t.

I’d make sure you always felt right,

When everything felt wrong.

I would be an astronaut,

I’d bring you back a star.

So you could hang it in your bedroom

And dream of what you’ll accomplish,

Because I know one day you’ll go far.

Your dr...

Siren walked past the stalls selling worn clothes, old spices, half-rotten food, and shiny offering stones.

Not what she was looking for.

More clothes, except expensive looking.

Shoes with buckles and fancy leather.

Finally, she came upon a stall selling books. Keegan would love them.

She found a book of the fairytales he’d read as a child that got lost on the ship.

“Excuse me ma’am, h...

When I woke I saw Alea, Kai, and Leo playing cards on the floor.

The dorm was still in shambles, and it looked even worse in the light. Every vase, container, bottle, or light bulb had been smashed.

Every piece of furniture was broken, burned, or ripped.

All of their clothes, or what I assumed were their clothes, were now piles of ash on the floor.

I was badly impressed by how much they’d...

It’s that time of year.

Everyone saying “back to school!”

Everyone waiting to see their friends again.

Saying they hate it but love it too.

Saying they hate parts of it but love the rest.

Waiting for the high school football games.

Waiting for homecoming and prom.

I know it’s stereotypical.

I know it’s not a dream.

But please tell me,

Would you rather be me?

It’s that time of year.

Listening to ev...

I’m sry guys I had to… it was an opportunity to introduce my OCs in my series… but I guess I’m not technically breaking the rules bc my book is not a romance sooooo… enjoy.

“I broke my rules for you!” Lydia screamed as she pushed Charlie.

“I told myself I would never let anyone in. No one could see past me. No one has ever been able to. And then you come along and ruin everything!” She yelled.

“W...