DOUBLE WATTY AWARD WINNER - mystery/thriller AND biggest twist! After her mother's death, Blaire Bloxham moves in with an aunt she never knew she had, and discovers the dark history of her new town. Armed with a mysterious book and a podcast with an enchanting narrator, Blaire's determined to crack the key to Anchor Lake - before it's too late.

𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬. 𝘚𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩. ══════════════════ She was a nobody, just an orphan living in the streets of Moscow. Her only concerns were not suffering from hunger and not getting into trouble with gangs. One night, the murder of her best friend led to an opportunity to learn more about her past which she had always wondered about. Everyone left her. Her biological parents, her foster parents, and now her best friend. Determined to find some meaning from her past after losing the only person who cared about her, she went down a dangerous path by digging up information which had long been buried. Little does she know that what she found out was something more twisted than anyone could imagine. Will she make it out in one piece? Or will the truth leave her crushed into pieces? ══════════════════ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

*** Featured on StoruesUndiscovered *** A bittersweet story about a lover who never stayed and a love that never ended. Disclaimer- This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, and incidents are the products of my imagination. Any resemblance is purely ✨coincidental. ✨ This is an unedited-first-draft version. Suggestions, comments, and constructive criticisms are welcome. But please do it nicely. Don't be hurting my feelings yall. 🥲 Copyright © 2021 by Mystiqueish All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used without the written permission of the copyright owner except for brief quotations in reviews or recommendations. Book design and banners - Mystiqueish via Canva. All picture credits go to Pinterest. Enjoy! 🧍🏽‍♀️

Two places, two lives, different fates.

[🥇1st Position in Watt-a-Mini Awards hosted by @nabs_xoxo : Most Unique Character Name (F)] [🥇1st Position in Starry Sky Mini Awards hosted by @NSGraphics1 : Best Blurb] [🥇1st Position in Rose Awards hosted by @SbCreations33 : Best Blurb] Fragile birds were never meant to fly. Metaphorically and practically. A bird with a broken wing shouldn't try to fly- well, if it didn't have a death wish. What do the Theodores, the Crimsons and the Hawthorns have in common? Why is her seventy five year old grandfather after her life? Why hasn't she ever noticed her cousin Lucian before? Who murders her parents? Why is her family dysfunctional? Why is a famous politician after her- a simple woman who succeeded in her career? Is there more to her history than the eye can see? As she deepens her search, Achelois's life collides with a dark buried history in a stunning twist of fate-and not everyone will survive. Because the clock is ticking, and one by one, people close to Achelois Crimson are being hunted. For her, surviving becomes part of a diabolical game.As she and Wolfe strive for success, each reveals just how far they'll go to get what they wants -- even if it means destroying the other person along the way. An edgy, addictive, and fiendishly clever tale of ambition, deceit, and power suited for fans of the dark psychological thrillers that destroy you mentally, Stalemate revels in its mind games, delivering twist after twist as it races toward a Shakespearian climax. With no choice but to stick to it, she continues shifting through a complex web of interlocking secrets and lies, some decades old and some rooted violently in the present day. As time slowly begins to run out, the answer to those questions might be what stands between life and death. *Delve inside for full summary*

"You are being disobedient today." Bloodhound crammed their leg in between her thighs, easily pinning her small wrists to the wall above her with one of their gloved hands. Seizing a fistful of her dark hair, they yanked her head back to expose her throat. "Shall I make an example of you, right here? Is that what you want?" Their voice was dangerous and low as they pressed their leg upward, nudging her through her tight leggings. "Hm?" Eve squirmed against their thigh, a needy whimper escaping her lips. "Tch," Bloodhound scoffed. "Perhaps if you are a good girl for me the rest of this match, I will reward you later. Behave, elskan." Eve puffed out her chest. Staring at them boldly, her eyes blazed with defiance. The blood hummed in her veins as her pulse quickened - she was playing with fire. "Make me." ---------------------------------------------------------------- Eve is one of the three newest Legends invited to participate in the Apex Games. When Bloodhound offers to mentor her, she quickly finds that she cannot focus on training in their presence. Soon, they begin to teach her about much more than just fighting. **Contains Mature/Explicit Content** Updates every Wednesday/some Sundays cover image credit: fiveonthe (Instagram)

*Featured on Wattpad Urban Fantasy and Stories Undiscovered profiles* "Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Sex won't get rid of the bitterness in your life." "Sugar," he loved the way her skin throbbed beneath his touch. "How else would my life be sweet?" A human mated to an alpha female is something no one is used to but what if he isn't entirely human? ~~~~ Dark haired and inked, Lance Griffin is the stereotypical badboy in a leather jacket except he lacks the boyish charms. He's misanthropic, arrogant, extremely guarded, always involved in unruly things, and is NOT INTO BLONDES. He gets himself expelled and is sent away to his supposed grandparents in a small town by the foster care system. Being the new kid, he's oblivious to the wolves around him, within him, and is ready to maintain his cold demeanor. Until he meets the girl he's strangely and deeply attracted to. She's pretty, naive, curvy. Except, she's a blonde. NOT YOUR USUAL WEREWOLF STORY Fantastic experience! Loved and enjoyed it totally! -Lavender_Rhyme