Hi, my name is Melissa. I've never considered myself a strong person, but I didn't realize that at the time. I always struggled to keep a job, never really understanding why happiness seemed so elusive. I thought I was content, unaware that I was, in fact, struggling. I know what you might be thinking, but please, keep reading. Something happened to me during my first year of working at 16 that changed my life forever. It hurt me in ways I couldn't fully comprehend, and while that pain has lessened over time, it shaped the person I've become-someone stronger than I ever imagined I could be. What I thought would destroy me instead pushed me to move to another country, a place where I barely knew the language. At just 24 years old, despite my parents' concerns and their insistence that I shouldn't go alone, I embarked on this journey by myself. Up until then, I had often hidden behind my parents, relying on them to face the world for me. But the events of my past forced me to confront life head-on. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was hiding from the world, keeping my head down, and avoiding the challenges that came my way. But now, I'm ready to share my story, lift my head, and face the world with courage. It's been a journey full of unexpected twists, and I promise you-it's going to get interesting.

Lacey Grey leads the kind of life that typically leads to high school dropouts or worse. With both of her parents mostly out of the picture, she's fighting to maintain the normal life she's always wanted. She gets her chance when she, along with her older brother Jordan, move to a new town across the state of Colorado. Finally she has the opportunity to leave her past behind and live with people who don't know her life story. Jordan introduces her to a new friend group who all seem to like her, with one exception. Miles Thelle is rude, cold, and above all, annoying. When a surprising connection forges their relationship beyond anything Lacey ever wanted, her past threatens to drag her back down and keep her from moving on.

Dear Aldric, Thou were right, I am a monster. If thou only knew how many times I imagined seeing thy blood spill. Not thee whereas everyone who put me through that. Do you know how it feels to be the wicked prince? Thou don't need to worry, I'll make you know. Infact, I will destroy thee. ------------------------------------------------------------- I'm still learning how to use thy, thou, thee so I'm sorry if you find some grammar mistakes in the story. - if you find some i'd be more than greatfull if you could point them out so I can fix them, hopefully as soon as possible. With that being said, I also want to clarify the world is only inspired by Big Britain, yet it is a made up world. You might spot some historical mistakes so I just want to let you know that's just because it's not fully based on England. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the story <3

Esme was always skeptical about the supposed urban legend and stories spread around her village about the shape-drifting creatures known as The Shavers. Until an unfortunate tragedy strikes. But will anyone believe her story?

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