Three hundred years in the future, life on Earth isn't what you would expect it to be. The world has been ravaged by war. Many technological and medical advances have perished. Caste systems are put into place, and many are enslaved. Food is scarce except for those of the ruling party. Nico, a young princess of the Unified World Order, deals with a stepmother and stepsister who hate her, grief for her recently passed mother, and her best friend's slave status. When Nico finds that a scary-looking visitor has come not just to court her but to marry her, she does what is forbidden and goes into the woods. While she is saying goodbye to her late mother, another odd, but beautiful, stranger appears to rescue her and leads her on a journey greater than anything she ever would have imagined. Perhaps a path beyond your wildest imagination. I utilized prompts: 66. A strange message arrives, written in your own handwriting, but it's dated years in the future. As you read, you realize it warns you about something only you can change. 104. While wandering in the woods, you dismiss the rustling behind you as nothing more than the wind through the trees until you turn around and realize it isn't the wind at all.

Mature 18+ Desire was only the beginning of the plague. It all starts in a lab with a simple acne medication trial... Then chaos ensues. It was supposed to be a promising harmless drug with minimal side effects. Quickly, participants become obsessed with sex and the urge to spread their disease. Then, the virus escapes to the public... Society comes apart at the seams. Kane, an original study subject, struggles to hold on to his humanity. Jason, the mad-scientist doctor, gives into his urges while hunting the object of his desire. And Colours, the sweet, unassuming woman that started it all, finds power and heroism in herself that could either save the world―or destroy it. Follow Kane, Jason, Colours, and a whole slew of other sex-crazed, zombie-like creatures as they navigate a darker side of human desire. What happens when a crazed doctor's compulsion to hold on to his possession has such dire consequences for humanity? Or worse... What if something even more sinister is at play? Trigger Warnings: Marked mature 18+ due to the following items. Sex, sexual assault, assault, abusive relationship, obsessive and possessive behavior, depression, violence, blood, gore, horror, murder, death, stalking, torture, harassment, drug usage, cannibalism, self-harm, suicide, and strong language. ©️ Copyright Carmen Johnson 2025

Mature 18+ Lucien isn't looking for love, but through a chance encounter, he meets his fated, Jocelyn―or so he thinks. Jocelyn turns out not to be what Lucien believes, and she sets into motion events that threaten his peaceful, secure world, a world where humans and vampires reside together mostly without conflict. Vampires need human blood to survive, and humans supply it willingly in trade. Then Lucien begins to see the seedier side of things. Not all humans are willing to give blood. Sometimes money is not enough as payment. Then, there is human slavery to contend with. Lucien is introduced to beings that he thought only existed in folklore. Then there are the beings that he had never even fathomed. Some of these beings wish him harm, even through no fault of his own. Then the "Seekers" arrive. Is there really a possible cure for vampirism? What is the cost? What are the repercussions? Follow Lucien as he navigates a world that is no longer what he thought. Beings are not what they seem, including those closest to him, and betrayals run deep. Perhaps Lucien is no longer what he seems, either.

Mature 18+ What's it like to have a life sentence? Confined to a wheelchair? Never feel the loving touch of another? Through a twist of fate, Jessica is able to experience what the doctors said is impossible. Unfortunately, it is only temporary. Can it be made permanent? At what cost? Thank you to @Lady_Clair_Voyant for the fabulous cover.

By a chance encounter, Lucien meets his true love, his fated. In his world, vampires and humans reside together mostly without conflict. There is a mutual understanding. Vampires need blood and humans supply it willingly in trade. Throw into the mix, Jocelyn, a sweet-smelling girl with a personality and attitude that blazes just as red as her hair. Jocelyn is visiting from a land unsettled, as of yet, by vampires where humans are still the hunters. She has only ever known disdain for Lucien's kind. Can Lucien change Jocelyn's mind before time runs out? Excerpt..... I stood up, leaned across the table, on my palms, smiled cooly, and said, "I'm not allowed to call you dinner." Her eyes widened, and she dropped her glass. The glass clanked against her dinner plate and crumbled. She immediately looked down at it and frantically started picking up the pieces. "Leave it for a servant," I sniped at her. Reginald, our head waiter, promptly appeared at her side and started picking up shards. Our servants were specially trained on how to clean up messes without having bloody accidents. She looked up at me with a renewed sense of hostility. "I will do it myself!" Reginald didn't move. He is trained to insist. "Please, Miss?" he asked quietly. He took hold of the piece of glass in her hand and pulled. She squeaked in pain and held her hand up in front of her face. It was in plain view so that everyone could see. Her finger had been sliced open. The sweet smell got so strong that it was almost irresistible. Prompt number: 11. Vampires are bound by an ancient destiny: their soulmate is always human, and this bond is governed by three rules. The smell of their soulmate's blood is irresistible, its taste is sweeter than anything else, and if the love is unrequited, it can be fatal. Fearing this inevitable bond, most vampires try to avoid it. But what happens when one of them discovers that their soulmate is a human who not only rejects them but loathes them?

Andrea did it. Or did she? Paranoia and murder, where can you go wrong? This story is based on a story starter originally found on Pinterest. The idea credit should go to the original owner. Story prompt: "You talk in your sleep," said the message written in the condensation of my mirror.

Mature 18+ An ancient vampire, Artemis, is drawn to Anna. He loves her sweet, innocent nature, but mostly her figure skating. What will happen when a jealous Clara is thrown into the mix? This story was originally written for the Mortuus Heims 2024 contest. I utilized prompt #4. You're a vampire... Immortal, cold---the works. Though, there is one thing you love: figure skating. Cover credit goes to @Lemonsindecay

What's it like to be stuck in a toy store with a serial killer on Christmas Eve? Nichole has to match wits with one on what should be one of the happiest days of the year. Will she survive? Special thanks to @Lady_Clair_Voyant for the amazing cover.

18+ We all know the story of the tooth fairy. As a child, you leave your lost tooth under your pillow at night, then wake the next morning to find money in its place. Money left by the tooth fairy. What happens if someone sees the tooth fairy? What if the tooth fairy isn't what we thought? Jasmine finds out upon a chance meeting with the tooth fairy that alters her life's course forever. This story is also published on Royal Road.

It all starts with a grotesque, faceless man breaking into my house and attacking me. Then he saves me, but has alterior motives. Through many twists and turns I learn that not everyone is who they seem and not everything is as it appears. I have to learn to save myself while navigating through an alien world because there won't always be someone there to rescue me. Thanks to @Lady_Clair_Voyant for the amazing cover.