Eight years ago, Scarlett's Solaris's world was flipped on its axis, losing grip of all sense of stability and meaning. Her kingdom was attacked and it led to leaving her an orphan. 2920 days have passed and she has had time to grieve for her sisters and parents. She's hidden from everyone, allowing the world to believe Goldaria's princesses are long gone. The country is mourning too. Yet when a certain Shielder of Darkness steps up and states he believes everything should change, Scarlett can't believe the turn her life has taken once more. This Shielder has dark, gruesome things planned for Goldaria and its citizens. His magic is powerful and frightening and Scarlett is determined to fight back. Even if it means revealing her identity to the world again and teaming up with a group that could not be more different so that they can all explore the thirteen isles that make up Goldaria together in order to stop The Shielder. The Quest is afoot.

Ari Callahan has no idea how to talk to boys -- or how to talk to anyone for that matter. Enter Zac, the cute new guy in town who won't stop texting her. But is his interest real, or does he have a hidden agenda? ***** Found as a young child washed up on the beach, 17-year-old Ari Callahan has never uttered a word out loud to anyone -- not even her adoptive family. Psychologists have diagnosed her with a condition called selective mutism, but Ari can't help identifying with her namesake character, Ariel, the little mermaid in the fairytale whose voice was stolen by a sea witch. Mermaid-obsession aside, Ari's silence makes socializing tough. She's never had a boyfriend or been asked out on a date. Not until Zac, the confident new arrival in town, asks for her number. But Zac has his own reasons for texting with Ari. He's part of a movement to sabotage the artificial music app called SirenSong, threatening to render human singing obsolete. Zac's collaborators have scoured the globe in search of a singing voice perfect enough to break the SirenSong spell, and their search has led them straight to Ari's beachside town. Will her relationship with Zac help Ari find her voice and unlock the secrets of her origins? Or will he use her and leave her high and dry? Title: Ari and Zac (formerly The Mermaid Hypothesis) Content Warning: This story contains references to selective mutism, suicidal thoughts, and early childhood trauma.

A girl from spain who wants a new life until..... Date started:July 28,2023 Date ended:July 1,2024

From the court to the classroom, Ash and Nico's story begins. "The Courtside Confession" is a heartwarming college romance that follows their journey from their first meeting to a blossoming friendship, filled with laughter, shared dreams, and the promise of something more."The Courtside Confession." This heartwarming college romance explores the delicate dance between friendship and first love, culminating in a confession that will leave you breathless. Confetti rained down on the court, a kaleidoscope of color against the backdrop of the jubilant crowd. Ash leaned in, her voice barely audible above the din. "You played amazing tonight, Nico," she said, her breath catching in her throat. His smile was dazzling, his eyes reflecting the glittering lights. Their conversation, a mixture of playful teasing and stolen, heart-stopping glances, felt electric in the charged atmosphere. "Thanks for coming, Ash," he replied, his voice a low rumble that sent shivers down her spin

If you can't beat them, join them. Octogenarian Myrtle Clover is so annoyed by the infighting at tiny Bradley, North Carolina's town council meetings that she decides on a radical course of action: she'll run for the open seat on the council. After all, she taught most of the elected officials-she should be able to enact some order. But order apparently isn't in the works. This becomes clear when a fellow candidate is found . . . murdered. Myrtle and her senior sidekick Miles must uncover the killer before someone else becomes a lame duck.

Silence is golden ...unless you're permanently hushed up. When Lillian Johnson was found dead one hot summer day, no one in the town of Bradley, North Carolina was all that surprised. Lillian had always talked about the trials of her various health problems and was sure to share with everyone exactly how much she suffered. The townspeople were only slightly more surprised to discover that Lillian had been murdered. That's because Lillian, like most folks, had a dark side. And a fair number of people had experienced this dark side. Myrtle Clover, octogenarian sleuth and intrepid reporter, investigates Lillian's death to discover precisely who hushed her up. . . before someone else is permanently silenced.