Written by a national bestselling novelist, these short stories provide a realistic peek into the lives of young adults trying to make it in a world that doesn't play fair. Always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial, the Life Matters Series offers relatable characters in realistic circumstances that matter in the lives of young adults. Between Friends - After a night of drinking with friends, Mika, a senior, faces the consequences as she finds out that she is pregnant by Raphael. His reaction leads Mika to believe that the best thing to do is terminate the pregnancy. Later, Raphael apologizes, but is he too late? Broken Promises - Rachel's boring social life gets a boost when she meets Isaac, but he soon leads her into a world that Rachel never dreamed she would enter. A Night to Remember - Kasey and Lydia have been friends since elementary school, but their friendship is tested when a handsome, dangerous guy turns them against each other. Ready for a Change - Kadarius Johnson can't wait to turn 18 so he can drop out of school. His first obstacle, however, is to squash the beef with J.T. before someone gets hurt. The Brink of Day - Day doesn't want any trouble, but apparently Justin and his friends do. When the vice principal offers little help, Day wonders if his martial arts training will finally come in handy. This fiction/non-fiction-style hybrid release offers a chance to explore a short story plus think critically about media commentary. A Secret Between Sisters - Kim's mother's boyfriend, Joe, looked like trouble from the start. Can Kim protect herself and her little sister from Joe's advances?