"but you always come back"

For 35 girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. An opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth, to be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels, to live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous prince. But danger looms on the horizon. Some girls take risks. Some girls run. And some girls are very dangerous. *SYOC CLOSED*

The story of Massington, as they travel through the path of life, from little kids to all grown up. / For the beautiful Ana. Happy birthday!

We all love reading about Lisi Harrison's infamous Pretty Committee, but do they really exist? Think about it: have you ever seen such well-groomed, wealthy, perfect middle-schoolers? So this is about a group of real girls who have flaws and weaknesses just like everybody else, yet they still rule Clear Creek Academy. What happens when the Pretty Committee attends CCA?

"I don't wanna be your friend — I just wanna be your lover." / Experiencing homosexual attraction is bad enough for Harry Potter, but experiencing homosexual attraction towards his evil, sarcastic, rapacious, arrogant, blonde, pureblood nemesis is a thousand times worse.

The Wizarding world again descends into havoc. Groups of fanatical idealists strive to overthrow the Ministry of Magic, with the goal of segregating Purebloods and Muggleborns once and for all. The Death Eaters are trying anew to slaughter any last Muggles who think they have a chance. The Order of the Phoenix has collapsed. The Statue of Secrecy is threatened. This is terror.

pick a star, any star, and make a little wish. who needs candles when you have the sky? *for nala [deanwinchesters] for the coppertone wars forum anniversary exchange!*

Meet Alani Rae Dawson, a girl with a dark past and a plethora of secrets. Insert Todd Lyons, a quirky redhead who's tired of hanging out with the Briarwood Boys and delivering C-Notes to Claire. He wants his own group, and his own friends. When he spots Alani, his first thought is, "Ooh, hottie." But soon she becomes more than that. Much more. WILL STAY T, WARNINGS BEFORE CHAPTERS.

"I love you, Cam." "I love you too, Claire." / Dylan hasn't stopped screaming for years. / It takes Kristen less than ten minutes to become a prostitute. / Alicia spins on her heel, without sparing a glance over her shoulder, and walks away. / "Oh, there's no need for dressing up, Derrick, I always knew you were an angel." traditional pairings and a lot of angst, with some fluff

[She stands in her navy-blue gown, perfect and so alone.]

Have you ever wondered why popular girls are always stereotyped? Confident, beautiful, rich, smart, athletic, sweet, and more. No one can be that perfect. /or/ The story of real girls who honestly aren't perfect.

[But slowly, stroke by stroke, they are able to paint their own wings.]