Started : April, 2022 Completed : September, 2022 _________________________________ Boring, lonely and simple. The three perfect words to describe my life until.... _________________________________ "We are here to kidnap you." "Uh.. Okay." "Wait, what?" "We are here to kidnap you, miss." __________________________________ My boring and lonely life was filled with disruptions when these four guys kidnapped me. Ransom, was what they wanted by kidnapping me but together, we found something much more valuable. With time, I found my family in them and they accepted me as a family of theirs. ___________________________________

This isn't your typical kidnapped themed story, trust me.

'It is horrible outside, and with the short time it took to take me in the car, I'm soaked. It's too dark to know what car it is. I wonder if that's why he didn't blind fold me. I spoke too soon, because he flips down my hood and slides the material over my eyes... I'm suddenly thankful for the warm car and cover from the storm. He shuts the door and gets in on the other side. Oh gosh. I'm being kidnapped...' ------------------------------------------------------- Iz lives with her loving brother, dead beat dad, and greedy mother. Her life is far from perfect, yet, nothing to complain about. It all changes when a mystery man shows up soaked at her for step one day. Why'd she let him in? Maybe it was the part of her that wanted ease her curiosity. Maybe it was the thrill of defiance. Or, maybe it was familiarity? Whatever it was, her life drastically changes after being kidnapped.

A woman is found strangled in her own bed-killed with a man's necktie. No forced entry. No witnesses. One detail that doesn't belong. Detective Madison Knight knows the crime scene is staged. The house is spotless. Impersonal. But a single photograph on the nightstand tells her the murder was anything but random. The detail hits closer than it should-and Madison can't shake the feeling it's the key to everything. Then the killer strikes again. A second woman is found dead, strangled with the same brand of necktie. Madison realizes she's chasing a calculating serial killer-one who chooses his victims carefully and hides in the shadows. As the clues begin to connect, Madison uncovers a dark truth no one else sees. The murderer isn't finished-and if Madison is right, he's already choosing his next victim. Fast-paced, twisty, and addictive-perfect for fans of female-led crime thrillers and police procedurals. Book one in the international bestselling Detective Madison Knight series.

My name is Katy Woodland and I'm Christian. I go to Franklin High, and I'm a freshman. I get bullied a lot, because I'm Christian, but I am not going to let that bring me or my love of God down. NEVER!

"Veiled Blood: A Legacy of Darkness" "His fingers brushed against mine-barely a touch, yet it set my whole world ablaze. "You terrify me,"he murmured, his voice raw, almost broken. "Because if I lose you, I lose everything." In 2040, Earth was ravaged by war, leaving cities in ruins and the rich hidden in bunkers. But not everyone was fortunate enough to survive. Among the survivors were the forgotten-humans and supernatural beings who thrived in the shadows. Seraphina Graves grew up in the crumbling, lawless empire of Ravenspire, a place where survival is all that matters. Her mother vanished after the war, leaving behind only a cryptic photograph and a name: Blackthorn. Determined to find her, Seraphina's search leads her to Blackthorn Academy, a place where humans and vampires coexist under an uneasy truce. Seraphina has always been different-an outcast. When her search for her missing mother collides with the alluring yet dangerous Livius Varro, their electric connection becomes both a blessing and a curse. But as she uncovers secrets about her mother's past, Seraphina finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of power, lies, and deadly alliances. With the truth just within reach, Seraphina must decide if the answers she seeks are worth the price of everything she holds dear.

Percy Jackson is Goode High School's swim jock with a complicated past unknown to most of the people around him. Everyone, especially the girls, loves Percy as he's attractive, sociable, and skilled at what he does. As one of the best teen swimmers in the state, his world revolves around the sport for more reasons than one. Annabeth Chase grew up with a dream of performing on stage. She's beautiful, smart, and talented with a stellar voice, leading her to become the school's sunshine actress and singer since freshman year. Despite her family's reluctance, Annabeth continues to strive for her own future. Never once had Percy imagined or wanted to be stuck doing the musical. Yet, when he is forced to audition, his whole world turns upside down, especially due to a certain co-star's presence. Percy and Annabeth can't stand each other, so watch what happens when their worlds collide during Goode High's crazy production of The Greatest Show.

Annabeth Chase is a special agent in training at Lake Valor, a convert organization within the United States government that specializes in secret, high-risk missions to save the world. She is intelligent and powerful, and these skills are essential for training to become a secret agent. Percy Jackson is already a gifted agent for Lake Valor. Even at a young age, he has quickly risen amongst the ranks. However, one horrible mission was all it took for Percy Jackson to disappear and be presumed dead. Meanwhile, an evil conspiracy is brewing within Lake Valor. Percy and Annabeth had a complex romance that nobody knew about. But, their blossoming relationship was severed by Percy's disappearance. Everything changes when Percy Jackson is found again. However, the man that loved Annabeth and specialized in covert operations was not the man that had returned.

A broken genius, a love-struck girl, a single night. A fallen violin. That night, a violin was dropped. A boy, fallen from greatness. A boy, who had lost his love. That night, a single name was passed throughout the audience. A whisper that grew into truth. They called him the Devil's Violinist.

They woke up in a dark room, tied to each other... Percy Jackson has no idea where he is or how he got there. Everything is a blur, but one thing is crystal clear. Percy has been kidnapped, and now, he's forced to participate in a series of puzzles to survive. Thirteen others join Percy in this sick game of life and death. If they want to live, they have to work together. But, that's easier said than done. After all, everyone holds secrets and everyone wants to escape.