Zaine has lost what is most important to him: the one and only girl who held his heart. After a year of searching for her and her Xelloren kidnappers with no luck, he closes off his heart and forces his hopes of ever seeing her again to die. But one fateful day, as he and his sister trek to explore a supposedly abandoned Xelloren fortress-leaving a trailing of crumbs behind them-everything changes. Captured by Chieftess Serrosa has left them in a dangerous position, yet Zaine feels hope for the first time since Liberty's kidnapping. Because perhaps Liberty isn't dead like he'd been forcing himself to believe. Perhaps she'd been in the forest of the Neutral Territory all along... #PSAENChallenge

Hello peoples! So me and my friend @Christian-girl4_ever were in the Christmas mood and wanted to write some short stories and one shots in the Christmas theme! So here they are and I hope you guys like them (even if you are reading them after Christmas XD)

.⚘: IRA is the princess of Harryn, and the burden to find a king for her country and a husband for herself is becoming heavier and heavier. With her parents' strict rules and her culturally unacceptable appearance, Ira's hope in fulfilling her dreams of adventure and true love is dwindling. .⚘: JAYT is owned by his father. He must follow each of his commands, even if it harms himself or others. Because his father is the General of Elixzedd and always hungry for more power in any way he can get it. Jayt must lie, cheat, and kill in order to stay alive. .⚘: MEIYAN is enslaved to a woman and man that control her every move. A place that was once her refuge is now her prison cell, suffocating her spirit. In order to fulfill her debts and eventually taste freedom again, she must take on a fake identity that, if she is discovered, could end her life. .⚘: NYKOAH is the heir of Zynse and he takes his job very seriously. With his mother sick and war looming just beyond where he is allowed to reach, the only way he can use his influence is by agreeing to an arranged marriage with their enemy's daughter. .⚘: Evil lurks among them, and while these four may have never been connected before, they are thrown together in order to fight against the powers that threaten to destroy them all.

Lauren likes Mykai even if she knows that he only wants to be friends. Except things get a little complicated when he asks her to pretend to be his girlfriend for Thanksgiving...

~.✧ Her haunting past and forced arranged marriage isn't enough to kill her spirit ✧.~ Asria Bordovaki-or rather Delaskez-is the youngest royal of the Austoran royal family but carries the heaviest weight upon her shoulders. Her arranged marriage with Prince Varien Delaskez of Ethira has finally come and now she must face a completely new life. At only sixteen, she must become a wife, a queen, and an allying connection between Austora and Ethira. While all these changes are hard on Asria, she knows that this is her duty and the only way to stop Brikenfolt, the kingdom that left her with scars on both her body and mind. With a completely new home and people surrounding her, Asria must not only adjust to being married to a man she barely knows and ruling a country on the verge of collapse, but she must also fight as Brikenfolt decides it's time to become violent once again. They've been suppressed for too long and nothing will stop their greed. Except, that is, for a new queen with a dangerous spirit that no one will see coming...

*2nd place in the Autumn Leaves Writing Contest (hosted by @sapphire_pages_ ) Katie and Ben fell in love over the course of a year. But what if all their memories were built on lies? Ben loves Katie but he isn't supposed to. The UIRC assigned him to gain her trust and kidnap her, not to give her his heart. But it's too late now. As the UIRC riffles through Katie's memories, searching desperately for the information they need, Ben must decide if he should stand back and let Katie be exploited or do something about it. Because, in the end, only one thing can remain: love or fear.

~.✧ The kingdom of Austora is built on family names and tradition. So what happens when the quiet princess breaks the rules of both? ✧.~ Asaidylina "Saidy" Bordovaki is the third in line to the throne of Austora. She knows that her eldest brother Kartren will be King one day and is more than happy to let him live in the spotlight while she lives a quiet, comfortable life in the shadows of the castle. Despite her anxieties when it comes to new people, she is even willing to do as her parents say and court a gentlemen-Ibrin Corzavan-to create an easy life for herself and her family. But then, things change. Things become a little less easy... Larklind Sarcroft enters Saidy's life. First as a friend, and then maybe more. But there's a problem: while his family upholds traditional values, he is not of the gentry. Not even close. He's a gatekeeper guard, considered on the same level as a castle servant. But love has no bounds and despite their completely different worlds they are drawn together by a beautiful force. Only time will tell how long this force can keep them together...

I decided that if I'm going to be writing one shots for a lot of my stories, then why not make a new book for it? I was planning on just putting them all in my Random book, but I like this better :) One shots will be from these stories: Indigo Skies Maroon Nights Silver Clouds Golden Rain And probably more that aren't a part of the BoG series if y'all request them and they tickle my fancy (ah, that's a weird phrase XD) Hope you like 'em!

*1st place in Young/New Adult category of The Heart Awards!!* Story 3 in the Beauty of God Series Ella has big dreams. So big that the small town that she lives in and the diner that she works at are starting to feel a little... cramped. So when she interviews with a band who needs a new backup guitarist and singer and she actually gets the job, she leaps on the opportunity. But Ella wasn't expecting to meet Jordan, and she certainly wasn't expecting to feel the need to help him. She wasn't in Edwards County to share her faith, but God works in wonderful ways, especially in the most crucial of times. For Jordan, it's exactly what he needs because his time is running out. *This is a sequel to my short stories called Indigo Skies and Maroon Nights. While I would love for you to read those, too, you don't have to read them to understand this one :) * (P.S. This is my first draft so don't judge too harshly haha XD) Word Count: 111,000

Story 2 in the Beauty of God Short Story Series *This is a sequel to my other short story titled Indigo Skies! While I would love for you to read that one first, it isn't required to understand this one :)* Rebecca is free spirited by heart but restricted. Her parents, who both have strong Chinese backgrounds, are a traditional couple living in a modern society. And while Rebecca loves them, she feels like she is suffocating under their ever watchful eye. And to make matters worse, Rebecca loves God and wants to go to church even though she knows that is not something her parents would like. So she hides it all from them; going to church, reading the Bible, and especially her massive crush on one of her best friends in her youth group, Cameron Davidson. But, quickly, the pressure starts to add up and keeping so many secrets from her parents while still trying to be the perfect daughter might make her world go up in flames.