Act 1 The Light Ascend. Act 2 The Dark Descend. This is a story based off the incredible books 'The Mortal Instruments' by Cassandra Clare. Spoilers: This story is during the 6th book it is not suggested to read if you have not reached that point. Clary, Jace and the group are trapped in Edom attempting to find Sebastian and put an end to him once and for all. When they finally reach him, Clary is faced with a choice that will change everything; become his queen or let him burn down the world. In this story we will discover what would have happened if Clary had chosen to stay with Sebastian; and not have killed him. Dedicated to Lizzie, my Parabati. Please do not copy or use this story w/o permission. Thanks. -BrielleMorgestern-

"You will never escape, Danielle. Never." The world is tainted. The world is shadowed. The world is cursed. A demon presides over everyone, ruling with power and fear. Every few months, the Games of Hell are held, twenty people culled from the masses to compete. Nineteen will die. The twentieth will want death. Join Danielle in her mission to escape the Games: leading the Competitors to hope. She is tested time and time again, tortured with memories and pain, but still preservers in her desperate attempt to escape. What happens when she finds love and friendship in the darkest of places? Will she find the escape she needs, or is she fated to fail? Under all the pressure, of the terrible things she must do to further her plans, will she break? Read to find out in Toys of a Dangerous Mind: winner of Undiscovered Thriller 2011