[2018 Wattys Shortlist] Aldo, a Denver assassin, must find a way to divert the Mormon expansion before they overtake the American Midwest, but a king consolidating power in the American heartland and a string of religiously motivated murders prove to only bolster chaos.

In a world where humans, vampires, werewolves and other mythical creatures live in peace, Elisa Blake finds herself forced to reconnect with her family's past to face dangers she couldn't even imagine, as a new threat menace the cherished peace. Will she be ready when the time comes? Will she be able to protect those she loves? Will she be strong enough to fight the evil that is poisoning the World? She doesn't know, the only thing she knows is that she has to try.

A brutal war. A girl raised as a proud soldier, all too willing to fight and die for her country. A man whose life has been shattered, remade into one of fear and rage and hate. A boy who is caught in the web of politics, who experiences horrible things not meant for anyone, much less a child as young as he. This is a tale of two countries at war, and the lives of the people who reside there. This is a tale of the consequences of hatred and love, of treachery and loyalty, and of evil and good. --------------------------- The story and its characters are my creation; any similarity to other works or to current events is not intended. Plagiarism is not acceptable... honestly, have a bit of self-respect. I don't particularly care if you vote for this work or not. My only desire is feedback so that I can become a better writer. Awards for this novel: Honorable Mention: Best Protagonist (The Lunar Awards). Reviews for this novel: https://www.wattpad.com/571163180-honest-reviews-the-balance-sscott8 This is the second draft of the other story on my profile, and these were awards received for the original: * FGU Awards November: Best Death Scene (1st Place). * Drill Sergeant Award (Best Dialogue). * Seraph Awards: Honorable Mention. * Snowflake Awards: 2nd Place, Fantasy. Reviews received for the original: https://www.wattpad.com/550562523-honest-book-reviews-forever-closed-the-balance https://www.wattpad.com/477273782-book-reviews-sscott8%27s-the-balance

When 6 students are gifted superhuman abilities, it's up to them to prevent a bio-terrorist group from releasing a world-changing chemical into Earth's atmosphere. ***** While attending a party in the woods, six highschoolers are captured by international terrorist group Kismet. Kane, the leader of Kismet, reveals them all to be potential Primes (someone with superhuman abilities). In an attempt to escape, they are rescued by Atlas - a private military company - but in the process are exposed to the element Primonium which officially gives them their superhuman abilities. The six are taken to Atlas' headquarters where they learn of Kismet's plans to release Primonium into the planet's atmosphere, ending human life as we know it. In an effort to stop them, the six work alongside Atlas to try and stop them. Will they be able to utilize their newfound powers to save the world, or will they remain at the mercy of Kismet forever? [BOOK ONE IN THE PRIME ARCHIVES TRILOGY]

Neci, graduate from the Potestas program and a creation of Project BREATHE, is given a choice after completing examinations. Either she accepts the cruelty of the program, or she runs away from the dome completely. Though, it doesn't matter what she chooses to do. Both choices have equal outcomes. Outcomes that she had never anticipated in her life. With her memory gone, she has no idea where to turn or where to go. The only ones she can trust are her best friends, Korvin and Lucilius. But as it turns out, the two have their lips sealed as well. Everything she's ever known begins to fall apart, causing her to be more confused and conflicted than ever. Her pain enabled her to open her eyes to the corrupt world unfolding in front of her. But she was more blind than ever as she was focused on overthrowing Potestas, the laboratory that kept the Dome standing. The worst is unfolding right in front of her eyes. Where does she belong? The world of science, under the Dome. Or the place where her family once reigned. You will never know until you dive into the Ignis.

The Towers were constructed to preserve both our species and our history. The earth has been exploited, mined, ravaged and polluted to the point that survival of the human race is threatened. The governments of the world collect, sort and their people accordingly. Some are used for their intellect, their strength and genetic superiority and then placed into hibernation. A select few, known as the Sisters become the guardians of the tower. The rest of humanity, a burden on our dwindling resources, are exterminated. These are the stories of those who fight the system, those who survive the hibernation, and those who inhabit the new world that is formed after the time of the Towers. In this collection you will find stories that range from twenty years in the future, to two thousand years in the future.

"In an attempt to erase their identity, the Aberrant known as Rotgut has escaped, possibly endangering themself and others. The reward for bringing the criminal in has reached to over 100,000 dollars. Any other surviving members of Rotgut's radicalist group can also be brought in with a reward of-" Enoch walked away after seeing enough, a pit forming in his stomach. He looked around for any similar reactions, but his anxiety only grew when he saw that barely anybody paid attention. They were all probably desensitized to this, considering that anything like this always happened on a daily business. His heart fluttered and he swallowed, walking straight to the doors of BLOODHOUND LLC. But not before an assault rifle's barrel pointed at his chest. --------- In a near future cyberpunk Earth, Aberrants slowly begin to arise within the population through unknown origins. In an attempt to control them after they get into the criminal justice field and cause a series of riots and lawsuits, the United Nations creates the Bradford Plan. Now with Bloodhound LLC and other corporations trying to get in the way of future plans for the Aberrants, some groups have decided to take action. Whether it's through violent or nonviolent means, they try to change an Interpol law that's been around for ten years. However, not everything seems to go out well, as some groups have either 'mysteriously' disappeared or were shot in broad daylight by the authorities. Who can you trust? Who will you fight for? ------ Somewhat inspired by Persona 5 and The Incredibles. May contain disturbing themes. Crossposted on AO3 and DeviantART.