Penname: Apple [Contact]

Real name: Sharice

Member Since: August 11 2012

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Rated: Mature Content
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[Reviews - 415]
Summary:

 

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* ON THE CHAMBER'S TOP TEN MOST FAVORITE STORIES LIST

& NOW KINDLE VELLAS TOP 250 FAVORITES LIST *

FIVE STARS ON AMAZON

When the lines are drawn, will you risk your life to cross them for love?

In the Summer of 1988, tragedy hits home for Charlene Jacobson and her father when her little brother is killed playing a game of basketball in their Detroit housing projects.  She soon finds herself living in the small rural town of Millersville, Georgia, with her estranged grandmother. Millersville is a place where time stands still and the racial divide is as prevalent as the 1950s.  Secrets, lies, and betrayal lurk in every corner. Yet, through it all she finds solace in the arms of Ryan Quinn, a white senior track star and the son of the town Sherriff.  

Will their love cross the finish line?  

EDIT:  Crossing the Finish line has been removed from this site and a revised version with added new content has been published on Amazon Kindle Vella (as of November 2022) under the penname, Shelly B Williams. To those of you who have left reviews, added me to your Favorite Authors and Story Alerts, and helped to make CTFL one of the Top Ten Most Favorited Stories on Valent Chamber, I trully appreciate all the support you have shown me over the years. I hope you will continue to support me as I begin the next phase of my journey as a published author. I couldn't  have done this without you. 

Much Love!

 



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Drama, Romance
Story Status: Completed
Pairings: Male/Female
Warnings: Adult Situations, Drugs/Drug Use, Extreme Language, Graphic Violence, Homosexuality, Original Characters, Racism, Strong Sexual Content , Work in Progress
Challenges: Deep, dark, and mysterious
Series: None
Chapters: 4
Completed:No
Word count: 5758
Read Count: 214773
Published: November 07 2010
Updated: January 09 2014


Title: Chapter 1: Cast of Characters

Great chapter. Seems like the dad has been down with the swirl since HS.



Author's Response:

LOL...

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: June 14 2013

Rated: 17 and older
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[Reviews - 89]
Summary:

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Merri Tallon is a fifty year old widow that wants to have some fun.  Her single adult children think that she should sit in the corner and knit, but Merri has something else in mind!



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Erotica
Story Status: Active
Pairings: None
Warnings: Adult Situations
Challenges: Can I Tell You My Fantasy?
Series: None
Chapters: 3
Completed:Yes
Word count: 14750
Read Count: 7550
Published: April 05 2013
Updated: April 09 2013


Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Week of Bliss

Go Merri!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstar
Date: April 09 2013

Rated: 17 and older
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[Reviews - 41]
Summary:

The story of Laila Boswell and Mark Crayton.



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Drama, Erotica, Romance
Story Status: Active
Pairings: None
Warnings: Adult Situations, Extreme Language, Original Characters, Sexual Content , Strong Sexual Content , Work in Progress
Series: None
Chapters: 9
Completed:No
Word count: 3875
Read Count: 10797
Published: May 06 2013
Updated: June 29 2013


Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 - Dont Go

More frequent updates. The story is good but needs to be fleshed out more. The characters need progression.



Author's Response:

Ok, point taken. flshed out as in..?

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarhalf-star
Date: June 18 2013

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Rated: Mature Content
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[Reviews - 629]
Summary:

At some point, you'll have to eventually let your guard down.



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: General
Genre: Romance
Story Status: Active
Pairings: None
Warnings: Adult Situations, Original Characters, Sexual Content
Series: None
Chapters: 31
Completed:No
Word count: 192818
Read Count: 288957
Published: May 08 2013
Updated: October 03 2015


Title: Chapter 23: QUESTION

I think it's a good idea to get his POV. It would help me understand his Flip flopping. 

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: January 26 2014

Rated: 17 and older
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[Reviews - 417]
Summary:

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Benjamin Cunningham III decided to finally open the box that his adopted parents had given him which would reveal his past.  Little did he know that its contents would change his life forever.



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Romance
Story Status: Active
Pairings: None
Warnings: Rape
Challenges: Through His Eyes
Series: None
Chapters: 16
Completed:No
Word count: 82948
Read Count: 53960
Published: May 15 2013
Updated: September 05 2014


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Facing Facts

I really love this story. Bennie is a sweetheart. I hope Ophelia and Raymond actually get to be happy with baby Justice and Bennie.

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 04 2013

Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Facing Facts

Loving the drama in this story! Yes! Give us more.

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: May 17 2013

Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Facing Facts

When he asked Ophelia did she want her baby back, I had tears in my eyes. I love this story!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: May 19 2013

Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14 Getting It Together

Yay!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 19 2013

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Rated: 17 and older
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[Reviews - 1032]
Summary:

   

 

A virtual wallflower for most of her life, what will Sasha do when she encounters the first man to ever make her want to be noticed? Dmitri is a man used to being surrounded by the most beautiful things, including women. Will he accept Sasha, a woman who is usually overshadowed by the beauty of her friends? Is he capable of noticing that while her beauty may not be as blatant, it should still be treaured? This is the story of a wallflower and the man she loves.

 

Sasha: the Wallflower has been removed from this site and is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle. Thank you all for your support!



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: General
Genre: Drama, Erotica, Friendship, Romance
Story Status: Completed
Pairings: Male/Female
Warnings: Adult Situations, Extreme Language, Original Characters, Strong Sexual Content , Un-betaed
Series: None
Chapters: 31
Completed:Yes
Word count: 2670
Read Count: 196756
Published: May 31 2013
Updated: November 25 2015


Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 16

I cried. But I am glad Sasha took back her power 

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: December 18 2013

Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 15

Dmitri is wrong but so is Sasha. His family is toxic bad he needs to start over with a person who clearly loves him. Nadia is a beetoch. You can't slap someone and not expect to get yoked up. 

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: November 18 2013

Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 5

We want more of Dmitri and Sasha! 

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 04 2013

Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 9

It's the dad at the door. Can you update more frequently please? We all really enjoy the story.



Author's Response:

Aw, I feel bad. Sorry, my work schedule has been hectic but I'll try to update more frequently. Another chapter coming really soon!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: June 27 2013

Title: Chapter 1: Cast

Why is Sasha friends with this group? Faye needs to be slapped. 



Author's Response:

Doesn't she though? Lol Thank you for your review!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: June 03 2013

Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 2

I'm intrigued. They are normally sparks between the main characters & I see none. I'm interested in seeing where this is going.



Author's Response:

I'll be sure to add more sparks in the upcoming chapters! Thank you for your review, Apple! 

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstar
Date: June 01 2013

Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 10

More!! Soon please 



Author's Response:

More coming soon! :-)

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 03 2013

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Rated: Mature Content
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[Reviews - 62]
Summary:

When Sandra Taliaferro is left dead from a street rivalry, she leaves behind her teenage daughter Aubrey, and a box of secrets leading her to figure out a missing part to her life story.



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Drama, Family, Friendship, Romance
Story Status: Active
Pairings: None
Warnings: Adult Situations, Character Death, Extreme Language, Original Characters, Racism, Sexual Content , Strong Sexual Content , Work in Progress
Series: None
Chapters: 14
Completed:No
Word count: 74337
Read Count: 109320
Published: June 14 2013
Updated: February 23 2014


Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Awwwww yay Aubrey. That stupid heaux Natalia

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: July 10 2013

Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Beautiful chapter. Update more frequently pls

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 22 2013

Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

More

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: June 15 2013

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Rated: 17 and older
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[Reviews - 64]
Summary:

 

10 years went by in the blink of an eye. Now eveyone was gathered in a tiny town for there highschool reunion. Sparks will fly as old 'friends' meet again.

Then enters two guys who have come with the intention of wooing the one girl they shouldnt have let go of in the first place. The only problem is there after the same girl.

On this unlevel playing field where hurt, love and jealousy run wild everyone is playing for keeps



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: General
Genre: Drama, Friendship, Romance
Story Status: Active
Pairings: None
Warnings: Adult Situations, Original Characters, Sexual Content , Strong Sexual Content , Un-betaed , Work in Progress
Series: None
Chapters: 6
Completed:No
Word count: 15228
Read Count: 10429
Published: June 22 2013
Updated: November 16 2013


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1-Reunion

Great start!



Author's Response:

Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 22 2013

Rated: 17 and older
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[Reviews - 835]
Summary:

Can a surgeon who heals fathom a life with a fighter who hurts? When both are under pressure to succeed in their careers what will their collision bring...hurt or healing?



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: General
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance
Story Status: Active
Pairings: Original
Warnings: Adult Situations, Extreme Language, Original Characters, Sexual Content , Strong Sexual Content , Work in Progress
Series: None
Chapters: 6
Completed:No
Word count: 4053
Read Count: 4471
Published: July 16 2013
Updated: August 06 2013


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1-Cast

I like the story, it reads from third person a bit. Maybe try from first person? Sergio is horrid. I hope Luciano beats his arse.



Author's Response:

Thank you, Apple.  Thank you for the advise about the first person.  I think I have an idea where to use it.

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarhalf-star
Date: August 06 2013

Rated: 17 and older
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[Reviews - 353]
Summary:

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Paris finds herself on a deserted highway out of gas.  Little did she know that her life would be forever changed after that.



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Friendship
Story Status: Completed
Pairings: None
Warnings: None
Challenges: Lonely Highways, Love In Hard Times
Series: None
Chapters: 1
Completed:Yes
Word count: 558
Read Count: 82571
Published: July 17 2013
Updated: August 27 2013


Title: Chance Encounter

Love this story!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 31 2013

Title: Chance Encounter

These white folks are crazy!



Author's Response:

LOL!!!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: July 31 2013

Title: Chance Encounter

Please update! We love this story!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 09 2013

Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I absolutely love this story. Thank you for gifting us with it. I hope to read a follow up in the near future.

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 12 2013

Rated: Mature Content
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[Reviews - 48]
Summary:

Roddrick Kennedy likes to think that a strong dose of worrying is good for her health, and keeps her in control of her life. When she finds herself taking on everyone and their problems, she sees that maybe she should turn her attention to herself every once in a while. When Milo Vitale comes along to teach her how life can be stress free, she discovers herself in for a whirlwind of change as he helps to flip everything upside down.



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance
Story Status: Active
Pairings: None
Warnings: Adult Situations, Drugs/Drug Use, Extreme Language, Femslash, Original Characters, Sexual Content , Strong Sexual Content , Work in Progress
Series: None
Chapters: 11
Completed:No
Word count: 58790
Read Count: 46688
Published: July 23 2013
Updated: February 28 2014


Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

I think she is still preggo. She will be moving in with Milo soon!

Reviewer: Apple Signed starstarstarstar
Date: October 10 2013

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.