Legends say the Bride of Thorns was chosen to save the Thorn Realm. They say she came in white silk, bound to a king made of roots and blood, and lifted the curse with love. Kaelith has no silk. No love. And no interest in saving anyone. But when the cursed forest that borders her village pulls her across the threshold, Kaelith finds herself tangled in a decaying realm where thorns move like snakes, shadows whisper names, and old stories lie like traps. The realm thinks she's the next "bride." Too bad for the realm-Kaelith didn't come to marry anyone. She came to burn the lies to the ground. No romance. No prophecy. Just one girl, a cursed sigil, and a realm full of secrets that forgot one thing: Kaelith isn't here to be chosen. She's here to choose war.

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.

This is just a teaser of a larger universe, "Nobody's Zoo" An Earth, not too far in the future where human evolution has begun to produce people with even more extraordinary genetic gifts, breeding new forms, superior senses, heightened physical prowess, and scarier things still beyond any normal person. So how do you stop a person like that? With those who need not evolve. Made to order metal men and women, who hunt with purpose, and without remorse. The Nobody... To make sure no one knows they exist. A secret war that has raged for generations, with both sides there are good and bad, but who lies where? And who gets to decide? Only you...

When the towns local Witch goes missing, her two familiars set out to find her. Matias only really likes one person, his witch, Eve. So when she goes missing one day he's determined to find her. Even if that means putting up with the annoying crow of hers. But there's only one problem, Matias has no clue where to start. Logical, the only right thing to do is blame the girl who's always hanging out around their cottage. Selene has been told to be scared of the witch that lives at the edge of town, and she is. Or at least she thinks she is. The witch is the only one who really stirs something in her gut, and it has to be fear, right? When a cat and a crow come to ask her to help them find the witch she's hesitant. How could she possibly be able to find her? But when no one else in town seems to be searching and the cat seems almost desperate she decides to help. How hard can it be to find someone who disappeared without leaving anything behind? *** An ONC 2024 Novella

@alarmism - credit to making my book cover! Thank you ! ・❥・・❥・・❥・・❥・・❥・・❥・・❥・ Struggling to keep up with the demands of college, Oaklynn Davis finds herself failing in her writing major. Desperate for help, she seeks guidance from a passionate and understanding teacher, Mr. Dayton Grey. As they work closely together, she starts to develop feelings for her teacher, creating a whirlwind of emotions and self-doubt. Torn between staying in the class and leaving to avoid complications, she grapples with their growing affection. ・❥・・❥・・❥・・❥・・❥・・❥・・❥・ Impressive rankings 🏅 #319 out of 34.8K stories - Teacher #384 out of 38.9K stories - Student #699 out of 43.6K stories - Couple Tropes: ♤ Age gap ♤ Slow burn ♤ Forbidden love ♤ Secret ♤ Angst ♤ Teacher x student relationship ♤ Desire for the unattainable STARTED WRITING - FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Light of the Archive is a gripping sci-fi fantasy epic set on the planet ASYUO, a world of biotech and dust-coded technology, where ancient Vaults hold the secrets of the Living Archive, a force tied to the planet's soul. The story follows Myriad, a mixed-blood hustler from Djunko Bay, who carries a glowing fish linked to the Archive. Pursued by the Red Marches Syndicate, led by the ruthless Jade Aryuk (Ms. Mighty), Myriad wields the Gold Herald-a power manifesting as golden light and spectral echoes-to protect the Vaults and stop Jade's conquest. Guided by visions from the fish and the spirit of Motoba, the High Guardian, Myriad battles through betrayal, capture, and brutal combat, culminating in a climactic showdown in New Kibira. fighting to save the Vaults and ASYUO's soul. The narrative weaves intense action, biotech wonders, and themes of resilience, culminating in a climactic stand in New Kibira, where Myriad's courage shapes the planet's future

In a realm of eternal twilight under the Triad Moons, Defiant Moons: The Breaking of the Herald's Curse follows Miliani Inez, a young woman burdened by a prophecy that marks her as the Herald, destined to destroy Duskrealm or perish. With her biophysically adaptive powers and a fractured Moonshard pendant, she navigates a world of ancient runes and looming threats, joined by a band of loyal orphans and a conflicted prince. As the sinister influence of the Three Witches of the Void tightens, Miliani must uncover secrets hidden in Duskrealm's vaults to defy her fate. This cinematic fantasy weaves action, mystery, and heartfelt bonds, exploring themes of identity, resistance, and the power of chosen family against a backdrop of glowing frostflowers and obsidian fortresses

Echoes of the Forbidden is a gripping sci-fi action novel that follows John, a former operative agent, now buried in the monotony of a bureaucratic job. But when his ex-wife, Andrea, is kidnapped, his past comes crashing back. Cryptic messages begin to surface, alluding to a hidden truth and the urgent need for a mysterious "key." As John navigates a treacherous maze of secrets, betrayals, and hidden agendas, the tension escalates. Fear and desperation drive him and those around him, forcing them to confront an unknown enemy. With every step, the stakes grow higher, leading to an inevitable and dangerous showdown where the past and future collide.

B O O K O N E ~ Allura's father is murdered, and she will do whatever it takes to find out why. Her path to revenge leads her straight into the world of Lord Cayold, the feared fae ruler of Wrewan: arrogant, ruthless, and impossible to trust. Thrown into a court full of secrets and a kingdom on the edge of rebellion, Allura quickly learns that no one is what they seem. Cayold sees her as reckless and defiant; she sees him as cold and calculating. Their clashes are constant, their goals at odds but sometimes survival means relying on someone you'd rather fight than trust. In a world where magic is deadly and ambition knows no limits, Allura must decide how far she's willing to go for justice and who, if anyone, she can really count on.

www.pigironbooks.com An Ironclad Yarn of Mythic Fantasy The Great Northern Forest has known peace for a spell, but far beyond the brambles, something stirs. In The Pale Citadel, the dread sorceress known only as The Gray is sharpening her claws. Big Hat Bill was just a humble Raccoon magicker until he crossed paths with Pigiron, the towering, iron-armored Hog of Floretian legend, and his companion Opaline, Queen of Corvids. Now Bill, along with his best friend Willowstitch, a sharp-eyed Fox archer, is bound for the Sunflower Isle, fabled home of Faelumin, god of magic. I reckon it won't be easy. Across the beautiful and perilous Great Northern Forest, our unlikely heroes will face monsters, marvels, and the slow unraveling of everything they thought was true. Their mettle and their metal will be tested as they forge new bonds and reckon with the true cost of adventure: triumph, sorrow, and the reopening of old wounds. Pigiron is a whimsical and dark fantasy epic, perfect for fans of Redwall, The Dark Crystal, and Conan the Barbarian. www.pigironbooks.com