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****MYSTERY/THRILLER ****Young Adult/Teen Fic..?😅 '''How to survive at R. H. A : ~ Don't judge a book by its cover because nothing is as it seems. ~ Be the speculator when you are supposed to. ~ Mind your own business. And lastly, ~ Watch your back ~ •••••°°°°••••• When a young girl arrives at a new school in a new country, she least expected that she would be playing Sherlock Holmes. Courtney, her roommate and new bestie is in danger as a fellow student plans to take her life. But the question is who? When the dementia who is the prime suspect isn't the supposed culprit anymore and it turns out almost everyone in the school, despises the not so innocent Courtney. EVERYONE IS A SUSPECT~ It's up to Lauretta to find out who, if she wants to keep the little freedom she has from slipping right through her fingers and keep everyone safe. But the challenges of fitting in and possessing looks that piqued the interest of many boys in the school, including the dementia himself, leads to twists and turns of various kinds. •••••°°°°••••• ⚠️ Mature ⚠️ for language and traumatic experiences and events as well as some scenes that may be offensive or uncomfortable to some readers. (No sexual content or smut though.) Hope you enjoy the story ❤️🧐😹❤️ ************************************************** {Bear in mind that these things help advance the plot so please don't start making a ruckus in the comment section saying that I don't have to include them. There's a reason it's rated M.} ************************************************** ©️All Rights Reserved.

2023 Amby Awards winner | Poetry Featured on @StoriesUndiscovered ___ "Why do you cry, little dove?" "Because the words drowning in my soul cannot be let out." "Why do you think that?" "Because the words spoken can never be taken back, and the words sealed within my lips have no place to be wondered about." "But isn't that where the magic of pen and page comes in? With gentle fingertips upon paper, you have the power to unleash every word kept secret within you-silently and securely." ____ Swimming through her mind and heart were countless thoughts and phrases longing to escape. Yet, they remained trapped within her silent world. Alone with her thoughts, she soon discovered that writing provided solace-a means by which she could express everything concealed inside. With no one to hinder her flow of emotions ___ Collection of poems and thoughts. ___ If you decide to read it, read it with caution, some might be triggering. ___

Ambys Winner 2022(Action) Featured on ScienceFiction (Dystopian/Apocalyptic) * * * * * In a future where the world is divided into territories ruled by ruthless dictators, Vivian (codenamed V169) is a top assassin for the Vanguard. With a reputation for getting the job done at any cost, she has never let emotions get in the way of her mission. But when she is tasked with taking down an almost impossible target, Vivian begins to uncover a web of deceit and corruption that goes deeper than she ever imagined. Alongside a rogue clone and a daring journalist who has stolen from the most powerful man on Earth, she sets out to unveil the truth and take down those responsible. As they navigate a dangerous world on the brink of another catastrophic war, Vivian must confront her own past and question the role she has played in perpetuating a cycle of violence and oppression. Will she continue to be a pawn in a larger game, or will she choose to fight for something greater?