What Valeria Alvarez, a young paranormal activities researcher was to find in the little seaside town of Pacific Grove, was more than shocking. It gave many the notion that what science purports to know of supernatural phenomenon, is still in its infancy. Valeria gets pulled into a case that has resonated as a haunting on the California coast for over a hundred years. But what happens when the young subject who recites clues in her sleep begins to give details which encroach horrifically upon the life of the researcher herself? Valeria's romantic involvement with a professor who brings her into the case, further complicates her dealings as she begins to learn of her own hidden connection to the occult. The case brings the young researcher to a nexus of light and dark elements in the spiritual world. But in the process, she experiences a harrowing descent into the world of paranormal activity.

Targeted by superpowered terrorists, an actress is protected by the government's strongest guardian--the same woman who broke her heart two years ago. ☆ Elsie Bates won't deny that she's made a few enemies during her fifteen-year acting career, but she never thought her actions would warrant her death at the hands of meta-human terrorists. As if that wasn't bad enough, her federally appointed bodyguard is the famous Camilla Wyatt, the most powerful guardian in the country and Elsie's sworn enemy. Because behind Camilla's sunny personality is a cold and heartless young woman, and no one but Elsie knows the truth. At least, that's what Elsie initially thinks. As it happens, being forced into a protective lockdown with someone can change perspectives, and Elsie slowly uncovers the secret behind Camilla's complicated character. In turn, Camilla begins to realize that maybe "trust issues" shouldn't be in her superpower repertoire, and self-preservation doesn't necessarily require self-isolation. But as the women grow closer, so do the forces that attempt to split them apart. And when the worlds of superpowered militaries, propaganda movies, and hidden conspiracies begin to collide, Elsie and Camilla must rely on each other to survive. ☆ INCLUDES: ✓ Militarized superheroes ✓ LGBTQ+ romance ✓ Diverse characters ✓ Subtle sociopolitical commentary ✓ "Science" FEATURED: ★ @TheAmbys 2023 Top Pick ★ @lgbtq Pride Awards 2023 Sci-Fi Winner ★ @FreeTheLGBT Pride Awards - Third Place ★ @TripleACommunity Aro Ace Awards - Shortlist ★ @superhero, @FreeTheLGBT, @WattpadUrbanFantasy, @StoriesUndiscovered Mature rating is for violence, grotesque descriptions, and swearing. Applicable warnings will precede the most notable chapters. Word count: +300k Genres: Science Fiction, New Adult, Action, Superhero, Romance Written: 18 MAR 2020 - 28 MAR 2021 Narrative: Third Person Limited, Past Tense This story is only available on Wattpad by @laurendoubleu