Woodpecker says the end of the world is coming, there's a dead body on a bed, an empty field in Somerset is somehow connected to a secret government project, and Samantha Brock is the only one that can discover the truth of what is happening and stop it, but then that isn't really the point. In the days following the death of her mother, Samantha (Sam) Brock goes walking in the woods. She is visited by a woodpecker who, speaking in her mother's voice, prophesises the end of the world. She tells Sam that she must discover the truth behind what is happening and prevent it. The impending "death of everything" acts as a backdrop to the personal grief experienced by the central character, and the three minor characters of the novel. Each is mourning in their own way, and each is unknowingly important to unlocking the secret of what is causing the sky to turn green and snow to fall in June. Ben Erwin is Sam's recently ex-husband and a journalist chasing a story about a mysterious government project, Stuart Levitsky is a prime number obsessed mathematics prodigy, and DCI John Geering is a detective investigating the discovery of a dead body in a forensically clean flat in London. With the help of Woodpecker, who appears several times to deliver important information to Sam, their stories cross and finally collide. As the emerald-coloured apocalypse approaches they are catapulted towards a dramatic ending with equally dramatic conclusions. I hope you like the story and find time to vote and comment - love hearing your thoughts.

A five part, 3500 word short story written for the wattpad Embers of Destiny short story competition. Schrodingers maze takes you into a world of infinite posibilities ending in a truth that leaves the reader with more questions than answers! Based on the following prompt: Prompt 3 | Fleeting Shadows Royal Guards are on a hunt to find the assassin who tried to assassinate the Crown Prince. The person they're hunting is none other than you. But you have no idea why they're after you for a crime you never committed. What kind of twisted destiny awaits you? The story is very much written in my style, so if you like this short story then check out my full length novel Woodpecker: https://www.wattpad.com/1319893416-woodpecker-prologue

When Pepelito dramatically escapes certain death in a bullfight, he enrages some and delights others. Taken pity on by Rita Silvera, a caring homicide detective, he soon begins to heal from the physical and psychological torture of the bullring. But Pepelito's nightmare is not over. Javier Castella is the best matador in Spain - maybe the world. He would kill for a chance to finish his masterpiece - and he's not the only one. Because, as Rita soon learns, a serial killer is on the loose. And her love of animals might make her the next target... CW: violence, animal cruelty 16+ only Cover by @NishaPsons :) "I approve!" - Sera Drake, author of Ancilla "(hrb264) accurately describes what it means for a bull to be a victim of bullfighting. The physical pain, the fear, the agony. The bull's perspective is missing from most written bullfighting stories, making this book different and refreshing. For anyone who considers bullfighting a barbaric activity, this book also offers comfort. In addition, it is an exciting story that will keep you up until the last moment!" - Estefania Pampin Zuidmeer, campaigner CAS International Now available on Amazon: https://mybook.to/82BK2En

Sometimes the things of the past are best forgotten, but when the past is the only place you can go for answers, one must make do with the answers that the past gives, even when those answers are horrendous. In 1981, Samantha Carmichael attended the Atlanta Film Festival but never made it back home. Forty-one years later, Sam's disappearance remains a mystery to her distraught family and friends, who are certain that something bad, something gruesome happened at that festival. All that, however, starts to change when rookie cop, Daisy Atkins, arrives in Atlanta and is immediately assigned as a security detail for the 2022 edition of the Atlanta Film Festival. When Daisy starts asking questions about Sam that no one wants answered and when Vince Gilligan, a man who believes that his wife's death is somehow linked to Sam's disappearance, offers her his help, the duo begins to untangle a web of secrets, lies, betrayal, jealousy, deceit and a deadly love triangle that leaves casualties in its wake and will change Daisy's perception of life as she knew it. Accolades Featured on Stories Undiscovered Featured on Curioser and Curioser reading list by @mystery Featured by Wacky Writer's Community 🥇1st place in The Future Banned Writer Awards 🥇1st place in The Serenity Awards 🥈2nd place on the Vernal mini awards

Connor is sick. Always has been, always will be. It's left him jaded and strapped for cash, but at least it's not bloodrot. He's still got his sanity. When an estranged family member offers him a lifetime supply of his meds for an itsy bitsy bit of exploring, however, Connor accepts and ventures out into the dark tunnels of Par-12. This is well outside the relative safety of the subterranean mega-city of Heart. And it's a stupid decision. Meanwhile, Tess - his pharmacist's little sister - finds herself in a pickle. This isn't too unusual, given her knack for sticking her nose where it doesn't belong. However, it is the first time she's been plucked from her home and dumped outside of Heart. And there are things out there in those dark, dark tunnels - things that were once people. Tess and Connor are not alone. *Content warning: occasional strong language and somewhat graphic descriptions of a poorly handled disease. **Special thanks to @RicBlow for the lovely cover art!

-Ambys Favourite Paranormal Novel 2024- - Winner of the Tricolor Triennial Awards Paranormal 2023 - In a world where creatures of myth and legend walk amongst mortals, Celandine lives between the mundane and the magical. Amidst the bustling streets and tranquil forests, whispers of unease ripple through the community as bodies begin to mount, and the fragile peace so carefully maintained by the Supernatural Council begins to crumble. As tensions escalate and suspicion grows, Celandine finds herself drawn to the mysterious Druid Leofstan, who is unafraid to challenge her facade and leave her grappling with the consequences of her actions. The only hope she has of proving her innocence is to hunt the true creature lurking within the darkness, and it's about to find out Celandine's claws are a lot sharper. Luckily, she isn't afraid to leave a few more bodies along the way, as being diabolical is deliciously delightful... Ranking achievements: #1 Paranormal, Shifter, Supernatural (June 24) # 1 Magic council, Unseelie, Faery, Spellcaster Druid #2 Gothic #6 Antagonist #15

[Under re-editing] Prince Arkadian, 'The Golden Son', the sole heir to the Holy Aurum Empire, is dreading taking up the Crown and ruling his people honorably, just like his late father did. Tension is growing among the citizens as some support while others are against the prince's upcoming coronation. However, that's not the issue that is currently haunting Arkadian's mind as menacing nightmares and dangerous secrets are slowly unraveling a hidden history that was meant to be erased by the tide of time. Will Arkadian be able to handle the responsibilities of the Crown and uphold his mantle as 'The Golden Son' or will meeting the mysterious figure from his nightmare drown him in forbidden secrets and buried history? Act 1: Complete Act 2: WIP Act 3: TBD #1 caster 3/10/24 __________________________________________________________________________________ Cover Artist: @TheTravellersloft *If you like the cover, please check out the talented Author & Artist 'TheTravellersloft'

A bad day doesn't necessarily equate to a bad life, at least not until you get to be a twenty year old girl watching a stranger maul a grown man's body to death on a rainy Sunday evening, in the middle of nowhere with nothing but an ugly grief pin in your palms for protection. However, it doesn't stop at just that and Emily realizes that she might need to re-evaluate the parameters of a bad life. ☘︎☘︎☘︎ ??????? ?????????? / ?????????. ©??????ℎ???2023

Detective Kane Elsher was raised by a single mother and pushed into becoming a male model, so his mother could fulfill her dreams. After the murder of his best friend, Kane changed careers and became a cop, moving to the small sea-side town of Whetherwood. Two years later, Kane responds to a murder at the town's most famous restaurant, known to celebrities around the country. The only suspect is Claire Demitchell, niece of the establishment's owner. Kane falls for immediately, refusing to believe she had anything to do with the murder. Claire thinks she is tragically flawed and has a hard time believing anyone could love her. All she wants to do is cook, but her uncle had other plans for her -- including marrying her off to the town's mayor. Claire and Kane team up to find the killer before they strike again.

Gwenchana gwenchana! Just a daily reminder that you're okay, you're perfect! A journey to rediscover self. A collection of relatable short poems that convey everyone's story. The titles of each chapter reflect the stages of grief from my lens.