Amara Briar, 21, is from a small town, raised as an only child by her parents and grandmother. Life is simple, each day she wakes up and works in her parent's flower shop- Amara doesn't need anything else, simpleton life being a nobody is perfect for her. She begins to notice strange things happening around her though, like the seeds she planted in her mother's garden growing out of control, or vases shattering on their own when she gets overwhelmed at the shop. It's all just a coincidence though right? Amara finds out that her life is indeed extremely, unordinary... as in she's actually a shifter. She has powers that are out of her control, and by letting them run rampant, she's endangering those she loves. Other magical beings and creatures can sense the immense power she holds, and she will come to learn her place in the realm of everything supernatural is critical. As she is found by other shifters who offer her training and control, she learns to navigate love, discover her origins, and her voice. The discovery that she could fulfill a long time prophecy of Circe- the sorceress who gave the first shifters their power- puts Amara to the true test. Will she find the strength in herself to complete the prophecy, or will sinister forces deliver her to her doom? --- The Shifters - Awakening** is filled with fantasy lore, creatures, and finds its source out of Greek mythology. If you love of tale of romance, coming of age, and fantasy, then this book is for you. Give it a read, and I hope it brings you as much joy as I had creating it. Kristen Kade. **NOTE: This is a rework of my original book, The Shifters: New Beginnings. Mia is rewritten as Amara, and Alex becomes Theo. While the story basis is similar, the settings and characters have been rewritten to some extent, and not set in high school. If you liked my first version, I think you'll fall in love with this one even more, as it is more mature writing and a more developed plot.

|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston