Where does the line between good and evil lie? Briéa Terrano is long past the days of respecting wherever the hell it does lie. After a horrific attack that strips her of nearly everything she loves, she is determined to deliver justice to those responsible. Having been trained in the Divine Arts since childhood and gifted with a sensitivity to the mystic powers that make up her world she is ready to do whatever it takes to satisfy the debt her kingdom owes her. There are dues to be paid and she has come to collect. [BOOK ONE OF THE ROSE SYNDICATE DUOLOGY] copyright © deliriouslyaj

When a tragedy leaves Djuna's suitor dead, all suspicion points to her people's sworn enemy as the culprits: the griffin riders. Djuna vows to kill them all as revenge--only to find that one of their own has been found mutilated in the same brutal manner. With the killer at large, Djuna begrudgingly forms an alliance with one of the griffin riders, Ezio, to avenge their dead and unbury the truth. To succeed, one of them must die...but the unexpected flame that ignites between the two may make sacrifice unreachable. CW: death, blood, fantasy violence, emotional and physical abuse, drowning Note: This book has possible plans for traditional publishing, so it will likely be taken down eventually. Please do not plagiarize my ideas! Note 2: I have done research regarding the worldbuilding and structure, but if you recognize anything problematic please don't hesitate to leave a comment or message :) I love constructive criticism!!

|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston