Joey's Story

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell My name's Joey. I'd say I'm pretty boring, being all nerdy and geeky I am. I had a hard time in my old school and got bullied for it. Hey ho, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and all that. I have a little brother and sister, neither of whom I actually like very much, but I've only gotta put up with them for another couple years then poof! They're gone.

I moved here since I absolutely hated my old school, and my brother was going into the big bad world of secondary school. He's a nerd too. He would hate it there too, so my parents decided to move away from it all and start fresh. Erica was the only one of us who seemed genuinely bothered by moving. My parents were pretty happy since Dad's best friend lives in town too, and my Mum had always wanted to live out here.

Erica has a thing for winding me up. She just looooves bursting into my bedroom with an annoying announcement that she's claiming my bed as her kingdom or that if I don't get out she'll feed me to the sharks that dont exist. I just try to ignore her, but its almost impossible to ignore a 10-yearold who's screaming in your ears. Danny doesn't get any of this bother, I have no idea why. Erica seems to prefer getting on my nerves. Maybe it's just because Danny is younger than me, only 2 years older than her. Danny and I often team up and kick her out of both our rooms, or join forces and play on the PS3 in my room, and lock her in Daniel's. Usually works.

Anyway, School starts in a few months, I'm not exactly worried that I'm going to get bullied, but I know it's inevitable. There are always bullies. I have a good feeling about this place though, I'm sure there are plenty of like-minded boys and girls, just waiting to make a new friend, and defy the bullies' wishes.

Dylan's Story

My name is Dylan but I guess you already know that since it says it here ^^^ :'3

I'm an awkward teenager, and will be forever, well not a teenager, but I'll always be awkward :p
I'm gay and I have been my whole life, at least as long as I can remember.
People haven't really given me as hard a time as I had imagined, but it's not been easy. One half of my parent's have accepted me as I am, the other doesn't want to know me. My worst fear is that they will split up 'cos of me, and I reeeeeeally don't want that.

My mum's been as supportive as she could, but I seriously think it's worn her out, within the last few years, she went from a sweet faced, middle aged woman, to a harsh looking elderly lady. You wouldn't believe she was 38.
My dad on the other hand, won't even acknowledge me. I don't exist to him if I'm gay. I am who I am. He's even considered sending me away to a strict catholic school to 'brainwash it out of me', or replacing the son he never had, by adopting one from the orphanage down the road, or having another baby. Either possibility seems unlikely, though.

Soooo new school year starting soon, eh? Bring it. I heard there's a new boy moving here, around my age. Caught a glimpse of him the other day, pretty cute actually, but most guys that cute are straight, not gay. Hell I'd be lucky if we even turn out friends. I have a strange feeling Ali, Libby and Nic will be fighting over him too ;D Let's just hope he’s one of us unpopulars, not some stuck up popular guy. Then again he does look they type to fit in with Luke and Seth, (Hooooooottness*-*) But I'm sure He'd fit in soooo much better with us nerds, gays, and awkwardies, rather than gutter-sluts and uber-hot guys.

Yeah, I'm Dylan, gay and proud, single, nerdy and awkward, nice to meet you.

Seth's Story

'Sup :D

I'm Seth, a big clueless idiot. I get told frequently how hot I am by near enough every girl in our school, but I just brush it off. I don't want a little lap dog girlfriend who's gonna do everything I say, or a jealous little hag, I want the perfect girl, I just have no idea how to find her.
Never, ever had a girlfriend. In my whole life. Never. I've always said no to the pretty little faces of all those heartbroken girls. I don't know why they still try after 5 years of me saying no.
I guess the reason of me not knowing how to find the right girl, or saying no to them all, is cos my Dad never taught me about girls. We never had 'the talk'. He's not always home, sometimes he's down working at the bar, but most of the time he's drinking at the bar. It's a family business, but I don't think he wants to give it to me, hell it will go to Stephanie, my little sister.


My little sister's actually a freakin' genius, she's nearly 15, and is like 20x smarter than me. I get her to tutor me now. I really don't know why I'm so stupid, I mean I listen in classes, I just don't think I take it all in, oooor I don't get it in general.

My mum tries to help, but she doesn't know half the things I need help with. She wants a dog for some reason, I think it's because she wants to fill the hole dad leaves everytime he walks out the door, and comes back at 3am, drunk as a skunk.

I work out like aaaaall the time, thats how I keep my body intact ;D
I don't lead girls on, I mean if I finally find someone 'worthy' (I'm not some stuck up rich boy, honestly I just want a girl who likes me for who I am, not what I've got) of me, I wouldn't know what to do with her, Thanks Dad -.-
I don't want to get involved with the kind of popular girls, since your every move is being watched by what seems like millions, and being judged for any teeny tiny mistake. And quite frankly, I don't want that. I do have some kind of sense.
I'm pretty popular with the guys anyway, since I play for the football and atheletics team. I go to a few parties here and there, usually ones where there aren't 50 girls trying to get my number.

Alyssa's Story

Ever since my parent's death I've been pretty fucked up, not that I was particularly normal before but hey.

I used to be a super happy bunny, like a freaking ray of sunshine wherever I went. Now I look fucking miserable, and my temperament has just dropped. I used to look sweet and innocent, now I look like some messed up emo.

My parent's died in a car crash, along with my little brother Tom, on their way to pick me up from a party. It had gotten pretty late, and I'd had a biiiit too much to drink, so I rang them and asked if they could pick me up on their way back. I think Tommy had wanted to see something at the cinema, but the only showing was pretty late, but they took him nonetheless.
I will always blame myself for taking advantage of their kindness, and being a selfish little cow by getting that drunk.

There wasn't much of a body to retrieve from the crash, my brother was kept alive for a few moments in hospital, but ultimately he was already braindead from the accident, and if he had survived, there wouldn't be much of a life left for him anyway. Mum and Dad died instantly on impact. I wasn't told the details, but from what I've gathered, a deer or something ran in the way, they swerved, and hit something, maybe a tree? I don't really want to know, but the fact is they're dead and buried, gone.

Now I've been forced to live with my Grandmother, Rosemary and her fat freaking cat, Minnie.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Grandma a lot, but it's just not the same as home, but then again I don't think I can ever call anything home again.
I honestly just live in my room now, occasionally Libby or Nicola come over, but other than that it's pretty lonely. I don't have a boyfriend or anything, and I've never really experienced that to be honest, at this rate it looks like it never will, unless I can find someone willing to put up with my moping. Nan's doing quite well so far, keeping it together and putting up with me, since I barely speak to her. I feel like I should make more of an effort, but I really don't know how to, or want to.

Roxy's Story

I've been treated like shit my whole life, I figured I deserve a little piece of happiness right?

My parents make it very clear I was the mistake that ruined their lives. Nice to know you're wanted right? Their drug addicts now, no surprise how I turned out is it? I was born to be a rebel; Rules were meant to be broken.
I don't always have the best judgement though. I lost my best friend because of a stupid, drunk mistake. Well several mistakes. Hell, I was an idiot for letting Ness go. I miss her already, but I know the feeling isn't mutual. I took her dad away from her. I caught his eye apparently, which made his lust for me grow larger and larger. One night when Ness and I came home from a party, and I was staying over since I was waaaay too drunk to drive, her Dad took care of me. I saw how kind-hearted he was, how sweet and wonderful this man was. His wife, Rachel always seemed to look down on me. I never liked her anyway, stuck up cow. Marcus deserved someone who would appreciate these virtues, not be a moany old hag like Rachel. I remember leaning in and stealing a kiss, whilst Ness was asleep on the opposite sofa. He didn't pull away; that was how I knew he wanted me. But it didn't stop there, we kept going, Nessa slept through it all, and Nicola was staying at one of her friends houses, Rachel was visiting her mother for the weekend, since she was in hospital. Marcus and I did it in their bed, over her clothes, in front of her pictures. Each time I laughed silently to myself and thought, "You can't have him, you can't have him!"

So for about 6 months, Marcus and I have been together, keeping our love a secret, making sure it never got out to anyone, and I mean anyone. Nobody knew, until that one night, when she came home early, and caught us together. We gave up everything to be together, not that I had much to give up, but he left his wife(bitch) and his daughters, for me. Me. Feeling pretty damn special.
So right now, we're living on the outskirts of town, in our perfect house. I'm skipping school for the meantime. Parent's don't care what I do now, I am a free woman, living happily with the love of my life.

Nicola's Story

I'm the unpopular twin, Nicola. I don't really care to be quite honest. I don't need a bunch of fake friends, just the few who love me for who I am.
Well at the moment I have nobody. Ali's barely speaks, and Libby's not her usual self, probably the family being idiots. But of course I have my Dylan. Oh no, don’t get any ideas, Dylan’s gay, and I treat him like my brother. There’s honestly nothing going on between us. I'm sure Ness has gone through the whole Dad and Roxy thing? Eh, he ran away with one of Nessa's friends and left us with no money and no home. Love you too, Dad.

There's nothing special about me, I'm no genius, but I'm not a complete idiot. I've tried my hand at a few instruments, and I can just about manage guitar, but my lessons got cut off since they cost so much. I might get a job to help Mum out, or just to pay for my guitar lessons.
I've had a few boyfriends when I was younger, but nothing serious.
I would say I was looking forward to the new school year, but I'd be lying. I'm dreading it. I hate school.
People say I look emo, but I'm not, it's called Scene. Vanessa dyes her hair blonder each month, I dye mine a bunch of random colors. I like being different.
Why blend in when you were born to stand out? <3

Vanessa's Story

Hey!xoxo I'm Vanessa, but you can call me Ness, or Nessa(: I LOVE to party! My Mum says I should give it up, but heeeeell no! Probably the reason I'm bottom for English, Maths, Science and Languages. I don't really care lol
I have a twin sister, Nicola. She's a bit smarter than me, but we're both pretty average in school.
I live with Nic and my Mum, Rachel. Our Dad left my Mum earlier this year. Fucking douchebag.
He ran away with my childhood bff Roxy! I know! What a homewrecking bitch! I can't believe I lent her my pink heels, bitch never gave them back-.-'
I would say I'm pretty popular, but I'd be lying, I am SUPER popular! Everyone knows me, or at least heard of me(;

So my Mum works 3 jobs a week to pay for our tuition, to be honest I would tell her it's pointless, but I don't want to hurt her feelings :'/ Ever since Dad left she's had to work twice as hard to support us single-handedly. I'm pretty sure I'm of no help, since my social life comes before studies, and anything else for that matter;D

Luke's Story

Mum's an alcoholic, Dad's a fucking killjoy, and they wonder why I'm messed up.
Hey, I'm Luke, I love to party, and have a good time.

I hate my parents, they really try hard to rain on my parade, like, EVERYDAY. Well, Mum doesn't. She just mopes about intoxicated. She's the one I like best. She knows how to have a good time. Dad on the other hand, is dull, drab and boring. I think he must have skipped being a teenager, he doesn't ever let himself loose.  

I take after my mum. It's not my fault she's a bad influence. I mean, 14 years old, bored, big bottle of booze within arms reach, what you gonna do? Plus it was a dare by my mates, and if you pussy out what does that make you look like? I don't wanna look like an idiot in front of them!

Although I act like a dick around people like that, I can be a sweetheart, it just depends if I trust you enough. There's never been a girl that was important in my life, just a couple of girls I've met at parties and left hanging ;)
My parent's never see this side of me, neither do my 'mates'. I guess I keep them as an accessory, you know, to show off. Maybe one day when the time is right, I'll met the girl I've been waiting for, and turn into a man.

Liberty's Story

When my mother died, I couldn't help but think it was all planned, I mean, she was MURDERED for God's sake! What kind of person kills an innocent woman, with a little girl, and loving husband? Maybe the jealous bitch who wanted the perfect family? *Cough Samantha Cough*

Samantha, my step-mother. I hate her. She acts like a fucking princess around my dad, and a total bitch around me. He's an idiot, for trusting her I mean.

Thanks to her, I have a half sister, Zoey. I feel sorry for her, for being inside that monster, and being part of that hideous beast.

I know Mum died years ago, but her memory is still raw in my mind.

One thing I especially despise about Sam, is that she completely washed Mum out of the house. She took every little part of her left, and ripped it apart. She got rid of the family photograph of us. The ones of me and her that cascaded down the stairs. The only thing I have left of her is my memory, and the small photograph by my bed. I kiss it every night, as a way of coping, I guess. I cry every now and then, but thats normal. Dad chose to have her cremated, and we scattered her ashes in her favourite place; the lake on the outskirts of town. I visit there a couple times a month to talk to her. The first time she took me was when I was 8, I had been begging her to let me go see. It was also where she and Dad had their first kiss. There was a tree by the bank with their names carved in. Below there was a rock, and underneath there lay a notebook where she wrote in every time she visited. I contemplated taking it a few times, but I think she would want it to stay there.

I would never let Sam go here, or anywhere near here in fact. She can rot in hell, where she belongs.

Meet The Characters

The Masons

Members;

Shaun Mason, Liberty's father. Widower to Violet Mason. Remarried Samantha Mason (Green).

Liberty Mason, Teenager. Liberty had a tough childhood after her mother's death. Violet was brutally murdered, and Libby is determined to find out why, and make whoever did it pay. Her father remarried earlier in the year. Let's just say Liberty and Samantha don't get on as well as Shaun had hoped...

Samantha Mason(Green), Liberty's step-mother and Shaun's second wife. She doesn't get on with Liberty, not one little bit...

Zoey Mason, Liberty's half sister. Zoey is only a toddler. Liberty feels bad for her, being part Samantha and all that.

Is Samantha all that she seems, or was Liberty spot on for not trusting her?

They are quite wealthy, and have a large house.



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The Harts

Members;

Lindsay Hart, Luke's mother. Alcoholic. Lindsay lost her last baby due to her foolishness around alcohol. Her husband still hasn't forgiven her, but he does want another child.

Steven Hart, Luke's father. He loves children, and wants a daughter. He tries his hardest with Luke, but he just doesn't seem to care about his parents any more.

Luke Hart, Teenager. Reckless and carefree, Luke just wants to have fun. His mother was probably his biggest influence, as he began drinking around the age of 14.

Is life just one big party for Luke, or will he see sense and give up the booze?

They have a big, expensive house due to Steven's hard work.



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The Morgans

Members;

Rachel Morgan, Vanessa and Nicola's mother. She works 3 jobs. Monday to Friday it's at the diner, Weekends it's part-time at the corner shop, and after dark its cleaning the school. She doesn't stop. A couple months ago, she wouldn't have even dreamt of working. Her husband left her for one of their daughter's friends. Just to add to their problems, Rachel thinks she's pregnant.

Vanessa Morgan, Teenager. Twin sister to Nicola. Vanessa is the party animal. She doesn't really care for studying, or even school for that matter.

Nicola Morgan, Teenager. Twin sister to Vanessa. Nicola is the more straightlaced of the pair. She doesn't really care for parties, but she's not particularly smart either. She enjoys singing, and playing various musical instruments.

Marcus Morgan, Vanessa and Nicola's father. He left Rachel after she found out about his affair with one of Vanessa’s friends, Roxy Day. Vanessa was horrified at her father and Roxy, and never saw either of them again. God knows where the pair of them are now...

Roxy Day, Teenager. Roxy has never followed the rules. She's a nasty, disgusting girl. Roxy's parents are still around - only just. They're drug addicts, which is no surprise, the way Roxy turned out. She has been friends with Vanessa since they were about 8, but it wasn't until she was 14 that she caught the eye of Marcus. Since Marcus fell for her, she turned into a mega-slut. Vanessa thought nothing of it, just a phase. She and Marcus ran away, so they could be together, but is a fall-out on the cards for this couple? Will the twins ever see their father or Roxy? Is Rachel really pregnant, or is it just stress?

They had to move house after Marcus left, so now they are living in a tiny family house, with little money to spare.



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The Wilson-Browns

Members;

Rosemary Wilson-Brown, Grandmother to Alyssa. She took her granddaughter in after her own daughter died in a terrible car crash, along with her son in law and grandson. Rosemary's husband died shortly after their daughter died.

Alyssa Wilson-Brown, Teenager. She was forced to move in with her grandparents after her parent's death. Needless to say, she hasn't recovered, after two years. She misses her little brother, Tom, so badly. He would make even the worst days a little bit better with one of his goofy antics or just a simple smile. Alyssa barely speaks, and when she does, its something depressing and negative. She went from bringing life into a room, to a lonely, depressed girl, who makes the atmosphere instantly awkward. Alyssa's attitude changed dramatically.

Minnie, Cat. Faithful, furry friend to Rosemary. She is fairly old, but is loved by everyone - even Alyssa has a soft spot for the cat, although she will deny it.

Will Alyssa ever recover from her loss, but how far does Rosemary's patience go?

The trio live in a small, quaint house with a garden for Minnie to roam in.



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The Fields

Members;

Christine Fields, Seth and Stephanie's mother. She is a typical house-wife. She cooks, cleans and care for the family. She really wants to get a dog to go running with, since the children are almost all grown up now and don't need babysitting.

John Fields, Seth and Stephanie's father. He isn't always home. Seth needs a father figure right now, since he has no idea how to deal with girls.

Seth Fields, Teenager. Seth is the local heartthrob, but he's never had a girlfriend, despite every girl wanting him. He's not particularly smart, but whatever he lacks in intelligence, he makes up for it in looks.

Stephanie Fields, Seth's little sister. She is almost a teenager. Stephanie loves animals, and is super smart. She is often tutoring her big brother. Stephanie is a little bit in love with Seth’s best friend, Luke.

Will Stephanie fit in at her new school, or be the geek that nobody wants to talk to? Can Seth overcome his idiocy?

They have a small family house, with a pool.



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The Baynes'

Members;

Amanda Baynes, mother to Dylan. Amanda hasn't been feeling too hot lately, could this be a sign of prengancy, or something much worse?

Andrew Baynes, father to Dylan. Andrew always wanted a son, who he could have a game of football with, or go fishing with, you know, do manly things. Andrew wants another son. A son who is perfect, in every way.

Dylan Baynes, Teenager. Dylan is gay. He always has been. His mother doesn't seem to mind, she's just proud that he has the confidence to come out. His father on the other hand, doesn't want anything to do with him, hell, he doesn't even want to acknowledge his own son anymore. Will other kids accept him, or be like his father?



They have a house just the right size for them.



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The Foxes'

Alex Fox, Father of Joey, Erica, and Daniel. Alex is pretty boring, he doesn't do anything exciting. Maybe that's why his wife is having an affair with his best friend...

Ivy Fox, Mother of Joey, Erica and Daniel. Ivy only really loves one man, Alex. She just needs some kind of excitement in her life, and Liam seemed like fun.

Joey Fox, Teenager. Joey didn't have it easy in school; he struggled to make friends, excelled in most subjects, and had an annoying little brother and sister.

Erica Fox, Joey's little sister. Erica has a thing for annoying her brother. She's 10 years old. She doesn't really bother Daniel as much, since he's only a few years older. It just seems more fun to annoy Joey since he's so easily wound up.

Daniel Fox, Joey's little brother. Just like his big brother, Daniel is a nerd. He's glued to his computer 24/7. He's closer to his brother than his sister. Erica's just plain annoying, like all girls...