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American journalist Brooke Fray is still rebuilding her confidence and her life, six months after a nasty break-up. Lately, Brooke has known nothing but apathy. But things change when she has a chance encounter with lead guitarist Julian Miles of popular rock band Ascend the Stars. Hearts flutter, sparks fly, and an intense relationship develops - one that they hope to make last a lifetime. But the couple is being brutally tested by the thousands of miles that separate them, their own deeply-rooted insecurities, a manipulative ex-partner, and a jealous bandmate who is secretly coordinating Julian's complete destruction.Word Count: 200,000+…

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Newlywed couple Julian and Brooke Miles must defend themselves and the newest member of their family from the murderous intent of Julian's old best friend. *****Substance abuse, physical attacks, fatal fires. The storms of the last six years have left an indelible mark on Julian and Brooke. Nevertheless, the passing of time encourages their healing. As Julian and Brooke's wedding date approaches, the tides start to turn and life becomes especially kind for a change. The pair begin to think their worst years may be behind them. All of that changes, however, when Brooke receives a collect call from Wandsworth Prison. With that distressing phone call comes a warning from an unlikely ally, proving the past is never far. As a deranged enemy begins to implement horrific plans to exact revenge on the couple, Julian and Brooke must learn that it isn't always a weapon that saves you, but rather... memories. *****Word Count: 265,000+ *******Winner of the 2018 Fiction Awards for Best Mystery/Thriller** **A Wattpad Featured story** **Sequel to Arrows & Anchors** **Can be read as a stand-alone novel** This book features character voice-overs, special video content, original pieces of poetry, and original pieces of music, created just for this story.…

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When Julian, a homeless teenager, finds himself all alone in the city, he is forced to create - or follow - his own destiny toward musical greatness. *****He has escaped. With sirens blaring, thighs aching, and his lips trembling mightily in the frigid night air, young Julian Miles has broken free at last. He's been a fighter since birth, but Julian's escape from the Lambeth Home - a highly corrupt orphanage - is testing the extent of his internal fortitude. He's on his own, in the south of England, without any money or a place to stay. But when Julian discovers music, and meets a few new friends along the way, his life takes on a new direction - away from homelessness, and toward musical super-stardom. But first, he needs to discover the three things of which he is made....Word Count: 50,000...© Maria CrawfordAll rights reserved....BITE SIZED VERSION: Same story, smaller chapters! Book 3 in the Arrows & Anchors series.…

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When Aponi is forced into a treatment facility for her eating disorder, falling in love is the last thing on her mind, until she meets Finn. *****Aponi Hall had other plans for the final days of summer. She wanted to get her life together, earn a bit more money at the water park where she worked, and spend time with her boyfriend of four years. Those plans are shattered when Aponi's mom gives her an ultimatum: get help for her eating disorder or move out. Against all of her instincts, Aponi agrees to join the in-patient ranks at Horizons, a residential treatment center in Old Forge, New York. There, Aponi meets a group of women who will touch her life and forever change the direction of it. The most notable among them is Finn Sullivan, Aponi's new roommate.Finn, an unfiltered and unapologetic artist from Brooklyn, has some serious issues. At just 23 years old, Finn knows what it means to come from a broken home, deal with a hereditary heart condition, and endure a volatile relationship with food.One more problem gets added to the pile when Finn finds herself falling for Aponi (who Finn believes to be straight) while they navigate through recovery together. But both girls are changing in monumental ways. After Aponi experiences a romantic awakening and reciprocates feelings for Finn, it seems nothing should stand in the way of their love.Well, nothing except for Aponi's long-term boyfriend Tokala, who plans to marry her and preserve their indigenous heritage. And maybe Finn's vengeful, lovesick ex-girlfriend, who is also a patient at Horizons.As a series of external forces intervene on their budding relationship, Aponi and Finn soon find that recovery may be the easy part.Word Count: 240,000Best Rankings: #1 in lesbianromance #1 in lgbtfiction #1 in indigenous #4 in lesbian #4 in girlxgirl #5 in tragicromance © 2018 Maria Crawford. All Rights Reserved.…

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I have but one prayer... to find you in the dark. An ongoing poetry collection by Maria Crawford. All rights reserved.…

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Poetry and a bit of prose, for my heart cannot rest until I tell its stories. Saturated with love, drenched in despair, and drizzled with a touch of hope. rem·nant ▸ noun a small remaining quantity of something. a surviving trace. A poetic anthology by Maria Crawford.© All rights reserved.…

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An ongoing poetry collection by Maria Crawford. All Rights Reserved.…

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TOP 10 FINALIST. My entry for the Every Day Movie contest, hosted by Wattpad's Teen Fiction profile!Topic: What it means to find your soulmate."In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine."- Maya Angelou…

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**WINNER in the Collateral Beauty writing contest!**A letter to Death.Prompted by Wattpad Romance and Collateral Beauty.All rights reserved.…

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A Valentine's Day short story. To honor his wife, Evelyn, Danny pulls out all the stops to create a romantic, memorable Valentine's Day dinner at home. *****All rights reserved.…

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TOP 10 FINALIST. My 500-word submission for TeenFiction's "To All the Boys" contest.(Prompt: Write an open letter to your secret crush, telling them how you feel.)…