*Second Place Winner in the Bedtime Stories Awards Fall 2019 * Everyone knows the tale of Snow White. But only a few knows her sister. Rose Red. Despite her outgoing and cheerful personality, Rose chose to live a quiet and secluded life, hidden deep within the forest, after the townsfolk caused the death of her mother when they accused her of witchcraft. After discovering that her sister, Snow, was alive and had been living well as a royalty in the Southern Kingdom of Myrion, Rose felt devastated and betrayed that her sister had never once reached out to her. She didn't want anything to do with Snow. And she wanted to forget her the way Snow forgot her. But when rumours going around the town threatened her safety, she was forced to seek the help of her estranged sister. And together with a handsome stranger who claimed to know her sister, they ventured through the most dangerous parts of the land to reach the Southern Kingdom of Myrion, where Snow White ruled as queen. * disclaimer: all credits of the photo used as cover rightfully belongs to its owner.

Nathanial Miles and Adelaide Winston had been best friends since they were ten years old. They may have been as different as chalk and cheese but they were always there for each other. Addy's life was going as well as could be expected of any twenty five year old. She had a fine job and a new apartment with her boyfriend of going on a year, Stanford. The most important thing in her life though was still Nate. Stanford often complained that she spent more time with Nate than him but Addy couldn't help it. Nate had seen her through a lot of her life, whether good or bad. He was her rock, the one person she could always depend on. So when Addy finds out that Stanford has been sleeping with one of her co-workers, she of course turns to Nate. The one person she knew she could trust more than anything. Her wonderful best friend offers her everything from the keys to his front door to a new job. Between ex's trying to take from them, they stand together as always. She knew that her heart had been with her best friend for many, many years. All she could wonder was if Nate felt the same for her.

She defied an empire. * * * * Five months after Krista and her band of gladiators delivered a swift and humiliating defeat to the Roman army, Krista has become the leader of a slave rebellion that travels across Rome, freeing slaves from their chains and killing their masters. Their numbers are growing vast as people flock to their cause. But in order to destroy her enemy Krista must become like them, placing a strain on her relationship with those she loves the most. Meanwhile, back in Rome, the Empress is devising her own plans for a swift victory as she conscripts vast legions from across the empire and calls on 'The Destroyer'. With a terrifying record of more than fifty bouts; no losses or draws, he is arguably the greatest Gladiator ever to have lived. But as war starts to loom a new enemy shall present itself to Krista. One that is more deadly than Rome itself and threatens to take the very thing that matters most to the Gladiatrix. **** Treachery, murder and lies are only a few of the things Krista will have to navigate as she searches for who she is, and all she can become if she is to succeed. . . . . as all roads lead to Rome, and a war that will shape the world. ________________________________________________________ Deos Fortioribus adese - The gods are on the side of the stronger ________________________________________________________ Book 2 of the Gladiator series and sequel to 'Gladiator of Rome'. All Rights Reserved.

Rome's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater. The passion for novelty in the arena has given rise to a range of warriors but none quite like Krista; sole survivor of her family's brutal murder, Krista is now the property of Commander Niclaus and is sent to train and fight in the arena for his pleasure. Guided by her friend and mentor Lazarus, Krista's deadly combat skills earn her the adoration of the public and the respect of fellow gladiators; including the mysterious Artorius. Fighting for her freedom, Krista will do anything to break her chains and kill the Commander who slaughtered her family and put her there. But Krista's pride and skill earn her powerful enemies. Krista will have to navigate a web of betrayal and pain if she is to overcome being the pawn of other people and win her freedom to avenge her family. ~~~~~~~~~~~ From the sands of the arena, the ultimate female warrior will rise. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Book 1 of the 'Gladiator Series' Highest Ranking in 'Historical Fiction' #1 Wattpad Featured Story Currently editing. *** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *** Content Warning: The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its content. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion. All characters are fictional. Copyright.

Annabel is a bad-ass hybrid hunter, seeking revenge on the vampire who killed her parents and put her brother in a coma. Arriving in a new town with an undercover identity to protect and the mission to find a pureblood vampire to save her brother's life, the last thing Annabel needs is to fall in love with the sexy, persistent werewolf who thinks she's a helpless human in need of a knight in shining armor. Shane is a dominant werewolf who also happens to be the local sheriff. He has almost lost hope of finding his better half. So when his beautiful soul-mate shows up and rogue vampires try to kill her, he does what any smart wolf would do: he saves her and takes her home, hoping to convince her that they belong together. When sparks fly between them, Annabel has to decide if she tells him who she really is or runs the other way to protect her secrets. ❀•.¸✿¸SAMPLE ONLY - Keep in mind that this isn't the complete version of the story. For that you need to go to Amazon. Links on my profile.•❀.•✿¸.• ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [The story you are about to read is intended for readers age 18+ due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion.] © Copyright 2015 All work is property of Anna Santos, any duplication or reproduction of all or part of the work without explicit permission by the author is illegal. © Cover Design by Moonchild Ljilja and property of the author. Website: http://annesaint90.wix.com/annasantosauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaSantosAuthor Soul-Mate was originally drafted and shared on Wattpad from 2013/14 and has been: # 1 Paranormal & Vampire It's also a Bestselling Paranormal Romance Story on Amazon, being top #1 in the genre on several occasions.

Lady Imogen Wilde has lived her life in a body that does not work as it should. As she was born not breathing, Imogen has spent her life as the small and weak daughter of the Duke of Ascot. Nobody could ever understand, could they? Colonel Simon Spencer is a highly decorated, recently retired, soldier, who has made his fortune through various gallant and successful military campaigns. But the military has altered him, both mentally and physically, leaving him a changed man from the one his brother remembers, one who carries many burdens. But what if they met? Could it be, that after years of indifference, Imogen and Simon might finally find someone who understands? Or could there be other obstacles in their way, secrets that threaten to boil over?

She has skin like porcelain. He is a shade like bronze. But when all their differences are put to the side... The Brown Boy and The White Girl indulge in the sparks between them. © 2014 All rights reserved | Short-Story #3 |

He disappears with magic. She sits on her chair all day. But when the two collide... The Ghost of the school and the New Damaged Girl consume in their flaws. © 2014 All rights reserved | Short-Story #1 |

Hiring a fake boyfriend for her sister's wedding is Riley's last restort. Riley just happens to be a shy, quiet, and busy girl. Now she hired an experienced, sexy, attractive doctor/player. Ryan has all these player rules as he goes along and Riley goes right ahead and breaks them. Will it be believable? Who's heart will get broken? "You just broke one of my rules." Ryan said as I took off his shirt. "What's that?" I asked. "It's already broken." Ryan said. "Is this one of your rules too?" Riley teased as she tugged on the hem on his boxers.

Samantha Peterson has wealthy parents. Her so called friends not only murder her parents, but rob them and become wealthy themselves and soon the richest people in the country as they built off this stolen wealth. Three years after this , Samantha returns for revenge. Not just any revenge. She has changed her appearance and name. Samantha Peterson is gone and now in her place is Victoria Strickings. Alexander Celeste. A man who shares the same hatred towards her main evildoer, Marcus Williams aids Victoria in her fight to regain what was hers. And hell. They might have succeeded. [Highest Ranking; #1 Action #1 Mystery/thriller]