I've always been told to value my family. To love and cherish them. I always did until one frightful day that my entire family collapsed and it was my fault. But was it really? ------------------------------ When Alessia Accardo was 10 years old, she was framed for her mothers death that was set up by her aunt and twin sister. For two years, Alessia's older brothers, sister, father and aunt put her through constant abuse to relieve themselves from the pain of their loss until one day, Alessia overheard her father planning on sending her away the very next day to a place she's terrified of. Having no choice, Alessia ran away from her home, leaving that painstaking childhood behind. Fast forward to four years later, Alessia is no longer that naive little girl, now she is a force to be reckoned with, becoming the number one street fighter and assassin of all time. Despite all this, Alessia's paranoia still lingers with her to this day that her family will one day find her and take her back. But knowing Alessia, she's determined to not let that happen.

**Title: Shadows of the Past** **Synopsis:** In the secluded wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains, Nathan Kane, a retired assassin, seeks solace from a life steeped in violence. His only companion is Lila, a young girl he saved from the clutches of The Syndicate, a shadowy organization that once controlled his life. Nathan has trained Lila to be a formidable force, preparing her for a world where danger lurks in every shadow. Their fragile peace is shattered when The Syndicate discovers their existence, forcing them to flee. With the help of Eli Turner, a former operative turned tech expert, they embark on a perilous journey to evade their relentless pursuers. Along the way, they encounter allies and adversaries, each with their own secrets and motivations. As Nathan and Lila navigate the treacherous terrain, they uncover the dark history of Lila's birth parents, who were once key figures within The Syndicate. The revelations deepen Lila's resolve to fight against the organization that destroyed her family. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a mysterious boy, Eli, who claims to be an ally but hides a dangerous secret. As Lila forms a bond with him, they discover he is a spy for The Syndicate, sent to betray them. The betrayal tests their trust and forces them to confront their deepest fears. Amidst the chaos, Nathan and Lila must rely on their skills and the help of their diverse allies-a priest with a dark past, a mercenary seeking redemption, a loyal doctor, and a brilliant computer expert working undercover. Together, they wage a war against The Syndicate, determined to dismantle its power and reclaim their lives. "Shadows of the Past" is a gripping tale of survival, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of freedom in a world where the past never truly lets go. ---

What's worse than a highly trained special operative whose sole mission is to terminate specific targets? A bulletproof highly trained special operative, clearly. ------- Austin Winters is sent on the impossible task to eliminate the dictator of North Korea. What could go wrong, apart from everything? The Pentagon holds their breath and casts their bets as the newest form of warfare is unleashed in the world. What do you think? Bet 50$ he'll fail? Or he'll succeed?

Anna Berndt is a very skilled assassin in Russia. She has trained since she was born and is skilled in any weapon one can think of. She breaks out of that world and moves to America. War then breaks out between America and France. America is starting to lose and needs some help. So they get the best team imaginable and Anna is part of it. Will Anna accept? Will they win the war? Oh, did I forget to mention that Anna is the only woman in the entire army? How will she survive?

Two weeks after a brutal fight, our ragtag group of protagonists battle against an insane Yakuza Family Patriarch and his lackeys, desperate to uncover the truth behind a blanket of lies, but chain into a realization: are they the ones who choose what to do next?

I woke up at six at night to a loud alarm I went to the computer and it flashed PLEASE EXIT THE BUILDING IN THE NEXT 5 minuets 37 seconds and it started counting down. The printer was printing off the file I grabbed it, yelled for the twins, and ran to the garage. I opened the garage door and pulled off the cover to reveal a navy-blue Chevy Silverado, but no keys I ran back in to the house and tore apart the bed room until I found them. The clock was at 2 minutes 15 seconds I found the twins asleep on the couch, so I flipped it "what the hell" Jazz screamed "we need to go" I yelled back shoving them to the garage. I jumped in to the front seat and started the engine we were a mile away when we heard the explosion. I guess this is my life now I thought looking at the rising ball of fire in the rear view.