𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒉. Sometimes ghosts come back to haunt you, and sometimes those ghosts never really died. When Winter returns to Kohona after leaving for nearly three years, it's clear to the others that something has changed her. What they don't know is that Winter is wrapped up in a mess bigger than Sasuke's ego, which is saying a lot. Having to live a double life, Winter races against the clock to sort out all the lies she's been fed, find a way to combat an organization that has the potential to rival the Akatsuki, and prepare for a war that will shatter the world. Only one thing is certain, betrayal is inevitable. [ book two of the Storm Bringer duology ] [ third place winner of the NWA 2017 ] [ COMPLETED ]

( ABANDONED ) Haven; a place of comfort, a refuge, a safety. "This is our haven." Akiyama Fay, the child who would one day come to be known as the Blood Shinobi; one of the four founders of Konohagakure. This is her story. And he is her haven. "Haven is my place beside you." :: Tobirama x OC ( This story takes place in the same universe and is connected 'Breaking Faith | Hatake Kakashi' )

𝒕𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔. Winter is bitter and cold, just like the season she is named after. So when she's put on a temporary team that consists of a pink-haired fangirl, a loud blonde brat, a boy just as hell-bent on revenge as she is, Winter knows she's in for a tough few weeks. But perhaps this mismatched team will help her realize that there's more to life than misery and misfortune. [ book one of the Storm Bringer duology ] [ Winner of the Anime_WattyAwards 2016 ] [ COMPLETED ]

Barely escaping alive from a human trafficking ring, Arron finds herself running for her life as her captors seek to hunt her down, either to end her life or to torture her, she does not know. She doesn't want to find out either. Sweaty, tired, lightheaded and hungry, she finds herself literally crawling into Konoha through one of it's drainage openings. But just because she's made it to somewhere they won't be able to follow doesn't stop her from running until she's forced to to come to a halt. Found unconscious in the woods, she's brought back to the Nara clan compound to be taken care of rather than some place as large and as terrifying as a hospital. Not talking and barely able to stand physical contact, it's evident that there's been some major physiological damage. However, a few questions still remain. How did Arron escape in the first place, and will anyone ever know the full story of what the little girl went through? TRIGGER WARNING: DEPRESSION AND MENTIONED R@P3! IF YOU NEED HELP, PLEASE COME TALK TO ME OR SOMEONE ELSE. THERE IS MENTION OF DATE R@P3 DRUGS AND OTHER SENSITIVE TOPICS

Masashi Yoshie, a mysterious, wandering samurai, traveled through valleys and up mountains trying to seek the ravaging white haired, red faced demon whom she suspects is the cause of the terror in the Land of the Rising Sun. Along her journey, she stumbles upon a temple priest who directs her to Konohagakure, a ninja village. "Living takes courage because you can die any time, anywhere, and however." || ©BalladPhoenix 2016 Please do not steal my plot, concept, ideas, characters, or title page, and etc. I also ask you not to redistribute my story anywhere. Naruto Shippuden and other brands mentioned do not belong to me, all rights go to Kimamoto Misashi and to their rightful owners. ||