Nicole and her family love to vacation in Harvey, a small beachside town. However, it's a town of secrets, and Nicole is invested. She loves a good mystery and can't help herself from getting wrapped up in the town's biggest one: Ashton. As the son of the town's sheriff, Ashton is expected to follow in his father's footsteps. But what do you do when you don't agree with how things are run? For him, the answer is to live in the woods and take all his secrets with him. Naturally, this sparks rumors and means he's the main suspect when a little girl is found dead on the shore. The police want nothing more than to see him be charged for murder. Nicole doesn't believe it for a moment, though. She's fallen hard for the mysterious nature of the gentle creature in the woods, and nothing can convince her that he's to blame for anything going on in the town. However, nothing is ever as simple as it seems... Word Count: 51,025

The Iron Plain Island is a symbol of the fragile peace between the State of Kurat and the Regency of Lomurat. But that symbol is tarnished when the regency launches a brutal attack on the kuratian troops stationed on the plain. Kenit, the chief of the Eagle Squadrons of the Kuratian Army, is one of the fatal victims of the attack. Unwilling to accept her daughter's fate, Kenit's mother persuades two men to bring her help her bring Kenit back to life: Genul, Kenit's betrothed, and Luenji, Kenit's adjunct. Blood is the price to pay to bring the dead back to life, and those across the border of the State of Kurat are charged with it. Genul must unbury his past training in the military to accomplish his mission. His target are powerful royal guards of Lomurat. But once in the lomuratian palace, Genul finds himself fighting against his certainties. Because the regent of Lomurat has a real interest in Genul. The alluring noble may hide secrets more valuable than the blood of his troops. Task with keeping Kenit's body safe as he waits for the blood meant to save her, Luenji starts an investigation that will lead him to a dangerous conclusion: perhaps the greatest enemy is within the borders of the kuratian state.

ONC Shortlister(✓) Won The 2023 NanoWatt Awards in the category Novellas. August 1st, 23: Featured on @StoriesUndiscovered - Tales of Adventure. September 1st, 23: 1st place in the Vampire/werewolf category in the Lavender Awards hosted by @grandeur_cat with the highest score: 95.5% September 11, 23: - 3rd place winner in the fantasy category in The Book Awards hosted by AlexandraLing2000. - Featured on @adultfiction - On Stranger Tides September 13, 23: featured on @SpeculativeFiction - Fantasy (mature reads) September 15, 23: featured on @Fantasy - Romantasy September 23: featured on @HighFantasy - fair Verona (romance) May 8, 2024: featured on @DarkFantasyReads on two of their RLs: "Myth and Folklore" and "Fantasy Romance" ------------------ The moon. The moon. The moon. So bright. Rays bathing the earth beneath, illuminating paths, and breathing life into barren lands. However, what about the dark side of the moon? Spending a thousand years stuck in an abyss of nothing but emptiness, loneliness, and darkness is the only life Adaliah has ever known...until she grants someone the gift of life and he grants her the gift of love in return. ------------------ Warning: Violence, death, gore, blood, and...sexual tension. + If you are reading this on any site other than Wattpad then it is being unlawfully shared. Mirror sites often contain malware so please protect yourself and the work of this author by reading only on Wattpad. ------------------ [ONC entry - 1st draft - unedited]

In the year 2552, humanity had spread across the stars, colonizing hundreds of worlds that billions called home. However, for nearly two hundred years, the Unified Earth Governing Alliance (UEGA) had struggled to maintain its foothold throughout its established territory, losing ground to the insurrectionist threat known as the Expanse Sovereign Union To bolster the 13th Fleet, the Navy ordered the derelict SPIRIT OF ENDURANCE back into service. Commander Mercer, a hardened veteran and survivor of the Battle of the Binary Stars, was assigned to the aging vessel, tasked with leading a crew of hardened veterans and green recruits into the heart of the conflict. Soon, the crew finds itself embroiled in a conspiracy that can unravel the very foundation of the Alliance. A secret organization has been pulling the strings beyond the confines of both sides, casting a shadow of suspicion of who Mercer and the crew can trust.

"History is a survivor's tale. It knows no villains. Only failures." A decade ago, Leudora had her major enemies eliminated - the scientist known as the Dalmatian Serpent, and his followers, who sought her people's blood. A ruthless guardian of her kin and an unscrupulous politician, Leudora lived with her guilty conscience for as long as the invisible barrier that shields civilization from madness remained intact. But it is no longer so. When the Veil starts to fade, slowly poisoning the air and endangering those whom she once sought to protect, Leudora wants answers. She does not expect it when the answers confirm the Dalmatian Serpent's theories: Leudora's own people, conducting bloody experiments to protect themselves from their powerful neighbors, are causing the Veil's degradation. If this gets out, not only the guilty, but all her people will be blamed. Trying to prevent a war and stop the Veil's decay, Leudora turns to her enemy's research. The deeper she delves into the Dalmatian Serpent's secrets, the more Leudora finds herself drawn to his fascinating mind and dark science. If she follows in his footsteps, all her kin will turn against her. If Leudora stays loyal to her people, she will have to side with those who may bring them all to the verge of extinction. ------------------- Welcome to the first version of my work that I published on Wattpad. The Story of the Basilisk and the Serpent is complete. However, the great game will continue in "The Noblest Shroud", the second part of the trilogy. Trigger Warnings: questionable morals, angst, mild gore, occasional violence. That should cover it. If you don't mind these aspects, you will (most likely) enjoy reading my work. The new magnificent cover is created by @lavendareyes, a graphic designer and an author, whose creative work deserves all attention and praise.

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Pearl Blankenship, an autistic investigative journalist, witnesses the end of the world. Before the nuclear fallout can kill her, a mysterious being offers her a choice: come with him or stay on a dying planet Earth. **** Dumuzi, the being who offered, is an Anunnaki: a descendant of humankind's ancient alien creators. It is his mission to wipe out what remains of humanity in a few short weeks, sparing only those with a thirst for knowledge and moral character. After becoming a journalist, Pearl was mocked online, arrested for trespassing, and challenged globally for her conspiracy theories. Two things she knows for a fact: mankind deserves a second chance, and staying on Earth sounds... well, hazardous. She hopes that by getting closer to Dumuzi, she might be able to change his mind about humanity, as he is a councilman with power. But it isn't going to be easy. Communicating? It's difficult for her. And he is cold, wary of humans, and has weeks left to live due to an illness that plagues him. The more time she spends with him, the more his illness accelerates, and the more steamy attractions ignite into something seriously dangerous. The clock is ticking. 𝐂𝐖: 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬.

When Josie Stevens left home, she did so with her heart in tatters and a desire to escape the pain. Now she's rebuilt herself, as the leader of an elusive task force that hunts serial killers. She's strong, independent and ready for anything... except confronting Lincoln Sawyer. He's the only man who has ever held her heart. When she gets the call that her hometown is being hunted by one of her monsters, she realizes she's definitely not ready to face her past or the first love that haunts her. Lincoln Sawyer knows that his police force needs help. They need to catch the killer hunting in Fenelon Falls before anyone else dies. Bringing in an experienced team is the right call and an easy choice. Working side by side with the one who got away on the other hand, that might be harder than it looks.

The dead have never been so alive. After a deadly contagion reduced the world's population into mindless, undead monsters, the ruins of America still teem with activity, as some of the dead have regained their intelligence and created their own society; one free from the living's touch. Now, more than a decade later, survivalist extraordinaire Liam Fenix undertakes a harrowing escape from the uninhabited island that has been his prison since before the outbreak began, only to discover that he is the sole survivor of the civilization he left behind. He is not alone, however, as reincarnated bounty hunter Leah believes that Liam holds the key to reversing the pandemic that created her race. Armed with their survivalist expertise and following traces of the past, the two must traverse the wastelands together and bring back life to an otherwise dead world, even as they are pursued by a tyrant who does not want this plague to end. ------- Top tags to date: #1 in Gritty 12/21/2022 - 1/11/2023 ------- New chapters will be posted on Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM EST. Cover art made by @AnnamitaMuscaria.

After a steamy encounter with Asgard's Dark Prince unlocks her genetics, an unsuspecting scientist discovers not only are Gods real, she is one. *** When Shannon boards her flight to London, she's stunned her seatmate is actor Tod Corvus. Their rawly sensual union forges an unbreakable connection while uncovering hidden truths. With her sense of identity shattered, Shannon fears the destruction of everything she's worked to build in her life. Trusting her heart to another isn't on the agenda after her painful past. But more than her feelings are at stake. Mastering new powers presents its own set of challenges when annoyance generates a wall of fire or fear spawns a tornado. Adjusting to her new reality requires time she may not have. The God of Chaos never expected to be blessed with a soulmate, especially after the death of his immortal wife. Finding Shannon, then losing her within hours of her Goddess transformation is devastating. And it's his fault. As a new immortal of unknown background, she has no idea of the range of her abilities, how to protect herself, or even what dangers await her in the immortal world. Loki has never feared his enemies. Until now. Now, he has everything to lose. This is an early betareader draft and differs by more than 50k words in plot, characters, and scenes from the final published version currently available on all major retailers. As thanks to all the early Wattpad readers who provided feedback, I will be leaving this early draft for your enjoyment. Please see the end of the book for the cover, new description, and a sneak peek at the final book. The Triquetra Prophecy: HIDDEN - Complete TAKEN - Complete ORIGIN - Complete Awards: 1st: Amby Awards 2023 1st: The Sparkling Awards 2022, The Count Awards 2022 3rd: JamBoard Awards 2022 2nd: JamBoard Awards Best Kiss; Best Intimate Scene