Claire fights to prepare herself to fulfill an Unbreakable Promise made in the heat of the moment. A spontaneous adventure north, a catastrophic attack upon Dragonwall, and a surprising realization, all culminate into the perfect storm, bringing Claire and Talon together under unexpected circumstances. When Claire and Talon attend the long-awaited tournament's ball together, the changes between them grow difficult to count. Some decisions aren't as straightforward as others, and many require more than time and acceptance. And as far as decisions are concerned, Claire and Talon soon face the most difficult of them yet. Meanwhile, circumstances spiral out of control across Dragonwall. The Sprites secretly rally under a new and mysterious leader. The Dwargs show themselves for the first time. And unexpected help often comes from strange places. The path of the world is becoming more certain with each day, Claire must navigate it all, learning more about herself if she is to one day confront a fate that seems so certain. **Read Exclusively On Wattpad**

Claire understand that to defeat Kane, she must master her magic. That means journeying deep within the forest, all the way to Esterpine, to study with the Sprites. But the forest isn't what it once was. A sickness is spreading, twisting all that it touches. With it, unrest grows among the prominent bloodlines under Queen Jade's rule. If Claire cannot conquer her doubts and step into the shoes she was meant to fill, the forest kingdom will fall. Meanwhile, Talon and Reyr have a new ally. The Dwargs have pledged their support in retaking Fort Squall. Plans are brewing. The Drengr must stand up against Kane and his wild dragons, or risk losing more of the north. But battling these beasts won't be easy. The people of Squall's End are at the mercy of dragonfire. How then can Talon hope to reconquer the fort without losing lives? What he needs is a secret weapon. A way to protect the people. Perhaps when the time comes, he might find exactly that. NOTE: THIS IS A *FIRST DRAFT* SERIAL UPDATE SERIES. CHAPTERS WILL POST WEEKLY EACH FRIDAY, AS I WRITE THE STORY. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO WAIT IN BETWEEN CHAPTER UPDATES, SIMPLY ADD THIS STORY TO YOUR LIBRARY AND WAIT UNTIL IT IS FULLY WRITTEN. IT GENERALLY TAKES ME ABOUT 1 YEAR TO WRITE THE FULL STORY ONCE I START. I WRITE ABOUT 1 CHAPTER PER WEEK. THEREFORE I CANNOT POST MORE THAN 1 CHAPTER PER WEEK. ...YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!

Yalena Russo, peace was never an option. Pushed out of the spotlight and into obedience, Yalena returns to a STAR Academy that has changed. In fact, the near worlds have changed, forcing her to walk the thin line between politics and mayhem. Determined to find out why the Fians claim to be connected to her, Yalena has to track down whoever gave her up as a baby. But the truth can be elusive. Yalena must employ her friends' talents-and her own-on a shadow quest to hunt down the answers. And all the while, she weaves herself deeper into the web of Fian lies. But what if some of them aren't lies at all? Throw in some grueling training, a few inconvenient affections, as well as a pair of mischievous freshmen, and second year at the Academy just got tricky. --- Book 2 from the STAR Academy series. You can read The Unsound Theory first for a complete understanding of the STAR Academy Universe. Big thank you to everyone who is reading, voting or commenting on my stories! --- What Wattpad users say about this book - genuine comments from readers: @HussamAamir "This chapter is sooooo mind-blowing. There's so much to process. Wow, i can't wait to see what happens next, this is exciting!!!" @xxWatTheFlipxx "Oh my god! This series is sooo good. Can't wait for the next chapter. Thank God some books on Wattpad are still original and enticing." @CJOBrien "Yep, another chapter slam dunked in the awesome bag."

****Taken down for publication with Parliament House Press in 2019*** ****Bonus Story Available: The House of Seven Smiles***** ***Wattys 2015 Winner!!!*** Magic runs bone deep... In a world overrun by monsters, humans struggle for survival underground. Magic is feared and reviled, but rooted deep in the bloodlines of families, cropping up once a generation. These individuals are cast out, banished to the Above where humans are far, far down the food chain. When her younger brother is tainted by magic and forced to the surface, Azzy follows, determined to save the only family she has left, no matter what he becomes. ***Lovely Cover by @mulanjiang*** ***#2!! in Adventure 2/28/16*** ***#6!! in Fantasy 8/15/16***

When your soul is hunted, you can't hide forever. Thousands of years ago, an evil known as the corruption seeped into the land. Where once it was contained by the Sentinels -- humans or elves gifted with magic -- it now thrives unchallenged, gaining strength and claiming those that once fought it for its own. Nineteen year old Skye has always known this. Living with demons on your doorstep is a constant fight for survival, but she’s determined to not become one of the corruption’s monsters. To keep her soul pure, no matter the cost. But with the Sentinels gone, betrayed by their own, it’s only a matter of time before the corruption seizes them all. When a scouting mission goes awry and Skye is taken prisoner, her blades can’t save her. Marked by the corrupted Sentinel, she waits for a fate worse than death to take hold. Only when the Silverborn, knights dedicated to fighting the corruption come to free her does something awaken within her. Something powerful. The power of a Sentinel. Celestial. Fire. Water. Nature. Shadow. None are safe from the corruption. *+*+*+*

Rena wanders a decaying land, searching for purpose to a life that was supposed to have been laid out for her. As a Mythic, the people worship the ground she walks on. To them, a Mythic is life, a living representation of the ley energy that sustains their world. But as a Mythic who doesn't know what ancient spirit resides inside her, she doesn't exist to the Order that raised her. Ignored and denied, Rena sets her sights on other problems. She puts her control over fire and powerful illusions to the test against the feral things that stalk the woods and follows hidden pathways through the silent forests, determined that if the Order doesn't need her, she doesn't need it. But the portals are closing. The ley is in chaos. The Mythics that can still save it are in danger, and Rena's about to stumble upon the biggest purpose of her life whether she's ready for it or not. *+*+*+* Cover art by @46Kibahime Cover title font pretty-ing by @Prisim

**ON HOLD INDEFINITELY** It's been two years since the great battle in the shrine. However, as Perinus strives to recover from its losses, shadows continue to grow throughout the land... A dangerous sickness is spreading throughout the country--one that ravages minds and turns friend against friend. One that reeks of Death itself. With the help of unlikely allies in unlikely places, it's up to Constantine to seek the root of this sickness and stop it. But first, Constantine will have to master her abilities. She will have to recover her legacy and stand for everything good. She must make a final choice: fire or shadows? Only one side can emerge dominant, while the other will consume her whole. ****** Sequel to 'Constantine' cover by @seventhstar

(COMPLETE) Lady Mhysra Kilpapan was blessed from birth with a distinguished family, a glorious home and a giant eagle miryhl of her own. Fully aware of her luck, she wants for nothing in life - except a chance to become a Rift Rider. The elite force of the Overworld has been closed to women for over one hundred years and not even the legendary Wingborn are allowed to join. Until now. Women are being admitted to the Riders again and Mhysra wants to be first in line. Except her parents have other ideas, and there are plenty of others who are less than pleased about the change. Yet if Mhysra can find a way to reach Aquila, she will let nothing stop her. But the Overworld is in trouble and the vicious kaz-naghkt are destroying Rift Rider bases one by one. The Riders need help. Can Mhysra and her friends really be the difference between survival and destruction? Or will they fail before their first year of training is through?

After fulfilling an Unbreakable Promise, Claire finally accepts her new life in Dragonwall. She has discovered a new purpose--one she created for herself to save Dragonwall. It is her destiny to defeat Kane, that much is certain. What isn't certain, is how she will achieve this end. Powerful magic courses through her veins, and she has no idea how to use it, how to control it. If she doesn't learn to master this force, how can she use it against Dragonwall's enemies? Mastering magic isn't Claire's only challenge. She is constantly at odds with Dragonwall's ruler, King Talon. To succeed, they must work together. This isn't so easy when Claire secretly harbors a grudge against him for the way he treated her. Likewise, King Talon struggles to apologize for his destructive behavior. When their emotions collide, leading to a dangerous turn of events, King Talon becomes Claire's only hope. They must both overcome their differences. They must learn to realize what is more important--each other--because Dragonwall is relying on them. In this highly anticipated sequel to Talon the Black, we see all of our favorite characters continue on their paths. We also see several new characters, whose journeys will be just as dear to our hearts. Join Claire in her quest to defeat Dragonwall's evilest sorcerer, and save the kingdom from the pearl he intends. **Read Exclusively On Wattpad**

When a wounded dragon falls from the sky, Claire Evans runs into a cornfield to rescue it. This isn't just any dragon, he's a shifter, one of six royal protectors, and helping him has consequences. Claire finds herself traipsing--or rather, flying--across the kingdom of Dragonwall. She must face Dragonwall's king. King Talon is not like those before him. Troubled and temperamental, he is scarred by more than the events that shaped him. Worst of all, he is mateless. With no queen and no heir, his subjects are demanding he abandon tradition and marry into nobility. There is a rising threat at his borders, whispers of a sorcerer. Soon, he will have greater problems than that of finding a wife. Modern meets medieval in this seven-book series filled with magical creatures and adventure. This epic fantasy is a slow burn romance that follows multiple POVs, woven together around Claire, a small town Indiana gal. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to get sucked into a fantastical world beyond our own, look no further! **Read Exclusively On Wattpad**