For Summer Grace, life has always been simple; she wasn't the center of attention and she was okay wit that. More than okay, actually. She preferred it more than being popular. So add in some cool kids that'll turn her life upside down and lead her down the road she'd never expected herself to be on. [read at your own risk because i wrote this two years ago - subjected to editing]

While investigating the chilling deaths of three teenage girls in the remote town of Briarwood, Detective Evan O'Riley is drawn into the unsolved mysteries of a notorious 1960s serial killer. Three sixteen-year-old girls have plunged from the roof of their school. The question lingers: did they jump, or were they pushed? Tasked with uncovering the truth, Evan O'Riley---seasoned by years of crime-solving in Riverton---arrives in Briarwood, determined to discover whether he's facing triple homicide or a heartbreaking suicide. As he delves into the case, Evan uncovers unsettling whispers about the town's infamous SAD Killer, whose string of brutal murders left Briarwood haunted---and whose identity was never discovered. Fifty years later, the ghosts of the past resurface as Evan combs through long-buried evidence, tracks down survivors, and seeks out old investigators tied to the original crimes. Driven to find answers for both the present and the past, Evan is relentless in his pursuit of justice. But as old secrets come to light and the investigation intensifies, Evan realizes the SAD Killer's legacy isn't as distant as he believed---the danger may be closer than anyone imagines.

I wrote this short story for FAE magazine ( http://www.faemagazine.com/ ). The story, titled "Oaken Mead" is featured in the Spring 2015 issue . The cover artwork of the same title, by my wife ©Jasmine Becket-Griffith, is also featured in the Spring 2015 issue. The story is innocent and playful. The melody and the canter of the story displays my childish side. In essence, it is very much a fable. I hope you enjoy!

A young man moves into an abandoned house from a small village to run away from the lost love of his life. He lives secluded, far from the curious, jolly people in the valley, thinking this is the perfect time and place to become a writer. Until strange things begin to happen, and a presence becomes more and more oppressive. A story about love, loss, and the regret of the most important things in life left unsaid... Beneath Ivory Skies is the third story of The Whispered Tales, a collection of stories about magic, mysteries, and the unknown. © All Rights Reserved

Winter Owens was living a perfectly ordinary life until the day she went antique shopping. Wandering the endless shelves and adventures of time from long ago, she comes across an ancient pendant. Intrigued, she purchases it, but on her walk home, the pendant glows, emanating the light of the legendary Phoenix Spirit who reveals that she's found the long lost Jewel of Ashes, and that it was up to Winter to return it to the Crypt of Resurrection before the full moon the following week. Otherwise, the fate of the world would be at peril... Nothing like an ancient curse, an epic journey, and one fashionable pendant to spice up your boring life, right? NOTE: Originally written for the Write To Survive Round 2 - 4D and Motion Simulator stop writing contest! But stay tuned for novelization! (*^_^*)

After a long year of studying, seventeen-year-old Victoria decides to spend her summer holiday in the countryside. Not happy with the decision at first, she is surprised to find out how charming her aunt, the village, and its people could be. Also, meeting a young boy her age makes things even more interesting. Things start to change when she discovers that the old mirror her aunt bought from an antique store is actually a dark and dangerous portal to another realm. Yet, what lies beyond that mirror is alluring, a call she cannot resist. And when she reaches the other side, everything changes for the worst... What started as a boring holiday in the countryside turns out to be an exciting journey, full of mysteries, danger, and the unexpected. Will Victoria manage to come back home? Or will she remain captive in that strange world forever? Set in the 19th century, this story will make you think twice before you look in a mirror... Beyond is the second story of The Whispered Tales novellas, a collection of five stories about magic, mysteries, and the unknown. © All Rights Reserved

Ever since she was born, Eliza has been watched. By someone. Or something. A fainted shadow lurking in the forest near her home. Waiting... Eliza is the miller's daughter. More than anything in the world, she's dreaming of becoming a princess. One day she meets Mara, the real princess. Unfortunately, Mara is to be married to the Dark Prince, a fearless young man who doesn't think twice when it comes to starting a war against other people. Furthermore, Mara is gifted with a voice like no other, while Eliza completely lacks this amazing gift. Nevertheless, the two girls decide to take each other's place. Mara's dream is to live happily ever after... Not with a prince, but with Adrian, a simple boy, with a big heart. And then evil strikes and the shadow comes to light, accompanied by dark forces. Eliza is forced to ally with those forces to gain the gift of singing so she could keep her real identity hidden. But everything has a price... The Hidden Princess is the first of Whispered Tales, a collection of five stories about the unknown, magic, and wonder. © All Rights Reserved

This book is dedicated to just a few poems, the very first ones I wrote in sixth grade.

Find out what happens to 14 year old Aisha as she enters her high school life as a young muslim woman. Life will throw challenges at her but she will have to face and learn from them.

A 5k words long one shot short story, my entry for the Halloween Vault 2021. Prompt used: Fantasy, #4. Each year they say someone goes missing on Halloween in your small town. When you and your friends decide to enter the crumbling, abandoned house you know exactly why. *I do not own the cover picture.