Every decision guides our fate. Fate Anderson is the girl who always seems to be the new kid, and now finds herself starting at a new school after her stepfather saved her from the chaos that is her mom while also dealing with her own version of self-destruction. Growing up in an unstable environment, where Fate's mom brought home numerous strange men, ended up taking a toll on Fate herself. Pleading for a fresh start, her stepfather, who's been there since the day she was born, comes to her aid and takes her somewhere safe, but even in a new environment, Fate's self-destructive tendencies continue to follow her as she tries to navigate becoming an adult on her own, only to be met with many of life's obstacles. Living what she deems as a gloomy existence, Fate is forced into making decisions that alter her direction and understanding of life while trying to keep her depression at bay. One wrong move could cost Fate everything she's strived to build for herself, while others may lead to her watching the world burn behind her as she ventures forth on her journey of self-discovery and pursuit for happiness, in hopes of doing everything she can to avoid following in her mom's footsteps. Decided by Fate does contain heavy themes of depression and may be triggering to some audiences. Reader discretion is advised.

Try as you might to escape, you'll never truly be free. Kara, a soon-to-be high school graduate with her eighteenth birthday on the horizon, never expected to be her younger brother's keeper the day she found him cradling their near-lifeless mother in his arms. No one's life was supposed to go this way. In a heartbeat, everything changed as the two siblings found themselves covered in the blood of their mother, begging her to hang on. One small accident capable of changing everything they knew. Kara and her little brother, Ryan, have no choice but to grow up fast as they try to navigate through life with the help of those they deem their closest allies, but cracks in smiling facades quickly begin to reveal themselves. In search of her own independence, Kara is left with a choice: either be there for her brother and suffer in silence alongside him or chase after a fantasy she desperately wants to make a reality, even if it involves making some questionable choices. Either option won't bring their mother back, but the viciousness of the world is waiting with open arms and doesn't share their remorse. Locked Away is a story told from multiple perspectives, focusing on the effect that Kara's presence has on their lives.

The plainest looking people possess the biggest secrets. Jane openly considers herself to be one of the school's most plain people, yet her actions speak louder than her words. Being a part of multiple sports teams, leading them to victory, to getting some of the best grades in her classes makes it hard for her teachers to punish her when she acts out. As much of a star as she is, she's also the most feared student in the school. Having multiple takedowns when it comes to protecting those who couldn't protect themselves. But she's only a student by day; at night, she becomes a psychotic force undermining numerous criminal syndicates under the watchful eye of a secret task force run by her mother. A master at pretending to be the damsel in distress to catch her foe off-guard, she's the youngest member but one of the most lethal. Yet nothing could've prepared her for her biggest challenge. Keeping her secret life as a hitwoman hidden from her best friend, and roommate, Sarah. The soon-to-be nurse with a heart of gold.

Death always comes to collect. Owen, a typical high school student who's not afraid to stir up some trouble, finds himself trapped in a nightmare he can't wake up from while being pursued by an unrelenting darkness. There was no action or catalyst to the events of that summer night. The thunder tore open the sky, the heavy raindrops splattered against the windows, and the lightning illuminated the beast looming across the street. Owen convinced himself that the early morning hours were causing his eyes to play tricks on him. Yet, some things couldn't be unseen, and what stood across the street under the lamppost was one of them. With the first anniversary on the horizon between Owen and his best friend turned girlfriend, Sophie. A pursuing nightmare threatens to drive a wedge between them as long-buried secrets resurface and new revelations make them question the foundation of their relationship. Until they find answers, all they can do is keep running and avoid that which waits in the shadows.

One small town Riott can change everything. Rachel Riott, whom some describe as the queen of the world in her concrete tower above the clouds, finds herself counting down the final minutes of her dominant reign over her competition. Having built the business from the ground up after her parents were taken advantage of. Rachel sought out on a warpath, dominating billionaires and putting their heirs in their place. She was unstoppable in a fair fight, but not all fights in business are fair. Waiting for the sunrise, she savours the final moments of luxury before the inevitable goes into effect. Cast out of the world of billionaires and ready to be a normal person again. Rachel embarks on a journey of rediscovering who she once was in a place completely opposite the concrete jungle she previously looked down on while grappling with a growing sense of isolation and loneliness. It was only a matter of time before her past caught back up to her, making her question everything she once believed about her own happiness, and triggering an internal riot determined to break her.

Dark secrets have a way of finding the plainest people. Jane, who still pretends she's one of the plainest people you can meet, finds herself continuing to make a name for herself amongst criminal syndicates, only now she's not working alone. Following the events of Plain Jane, Jane & Sarah have graduated and are now tackling the challenges of life hand in hand when they aren't acting as the city's friendly neighbourhood vigilantes. However, craving a much-needed vacation, they plan to fulfill Sarah's dream of going to Hawaii like her father always promised and to celebrate the fall of the badland outlaws. However, they can't shake the thought that the fight isn't over and possibly just begun. In a fight for love & survival, Jane and Sarah face their toughest challenge yet. Pushed to their limits and without their usual resources, the two must rely on each other while uncovering the secrets that still exist within the New Era and those who came before it.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Brett was among the many outcasts in the school's four walls. He didn't have the world in his hands like some of the popular kids, but he also wasn't struggling; he was right in the middle. Believing that there was nothing special about him, Brett lived a simple life. He was good in school, had no relationships, and had no problems; that's what he lived by. Spending time with his close-knit group of friends, Brett never thought anything would change in his high school life until he noticed the mysterious girl across the room. With an alluring aura about her, Brett starts to give in to his emotions, while temptation starts to weigh on him as he quickly finds himself in a war zone between love and lust. Only one will walk away the winner while the other is left picking up their pieces. Will Brett make the right choice, or will it all come crashing down as he becomes a part of both girls' inner circles and discovers their secrets?

It's easy to run from your problems, but they inevitably catch up. Freedom. Adventure. No Restrictions. From birth, the human mind is tethered to these ideals. Threatening to run away as a kid to wanting to travel the world as an adult. It takes years to get a taste of these things, and when it finally comes, it's short-lived. Hayden, a fresh high school graduate with an itch for photography, something that wasn't mutually accepted by his mother. She always compared him to his military-serving older brother, Jack, who had set the standards of what was to be expected. In a last resort attempt, Hayden has to make the most significant choice of his life and does what he always threatened to do as a kid. Run away. With the help of a misfit-like individual, Hayden goes on an adventure of a lifetime. While unaware that his past is catching up to him. He'd inevitably have to decide how he wanted to live out the rest of his days, either as an office prisoner or a runaway.

Uncovering the mystery of missing parents is hard to do when the ruthlessness of gold fever is around every corner. Rebecca, a lone explorer on an island shrouded in tales of gold who's been searching for answers about her parents' disappearance since she was just a little girl. Conquering every obstacle in her way with an unmatched level of self-taught precision while potentially risking everything with one missed step uncovers the start of the island's long-standing fable. But she isn't the only one trying to decipher the island's secrets. Unaware, two cold-hearted brothers, long searching for their big break as treasure hunters, have put everything on the line with the desire to break into the ancient vault, sitting dormant in the heart of the island, and will stop at nothing to save their dream, are about to make landfall. On an unfortunate collision course with the brothers, Rebecca is forced to make a decision that could affect if she'll ever find her parents or be consumed by the unmatched temptation of gold fever.

Sometimes the biggest threats are family. James, a soon-to-be high school graduate and ranking member of the locally known outcasts, is about to take the next step in his life. Reflecting on his past leading up to this, he regretted not doing what every other high schooler seemed to do, from constant partying and experimenting with drugs, but what he deemed most important-having a relationship. Watching his childhood crush, Hannah, who he was once inseparable with, becoming the most popular girl in school and leaving him in her rearview mirror. Fighting with his emotions and wondering how he'd ever rise above the seemingly more qualified fish in the sea resulted in James being consumed by his internal darkness. The only thing able to pull him out of it is his best friend, Clare-Hannah's outcast cousin. With everyone going their separate ways, it presented one final chance. James is forced to decide if Hannah's worth chasing after and keeping his darkness at bay. Or letting her go and fully giving in to his self-destructive ways.