Unable to stop the Fourth Realm from invading her home, Rowan must go to war. Using her dream-walking abilities to take over the bodies of enemy soldiers, Rowan fights on the front lines, giving everything she has to keep her realm safe. Season 2 of The Skin Thief *** Two worlds slowly collide, and an unexpected enemy rises. War has arrived in the Second Realm, threatening to destroy Rowan's home. With her Dream-Walking abilities, Rowan is ordered to fight deep in enemy-occupied territory, taking over the bodies of enemy soldiers in deadly battles. To make matters worse, Marcus, the man she betrayed, survived her killing blow and he is hunting her down, dead set on revenge. In the Fifth Realm, the timid, naive priestess is gone. Kiora has risen from her slumber and hatched her dragon, Beira. With a dragon by her side, Kiora wields power and new alliances are made, especially when a new wife joins the harem - a fierce woman of fire who warms Kiora's cold, broken heart. Despite her newfound power, Kiora and Beira are not invulnerable. Schemes threaten to destroy her and her beloved dragon, but this time, Kiora will not take it lightly. She will have her revenge against those who wronged her. She will be their empress. Even if she has to bury this realm in ice to do it. *** Weekly updates on Thursdays

In a world where the extraordinary is commonplace, the Elysium Institute stands as a beacon for children possessing latent natural abilities. Nestled in a serene environment on Normal Earth, the institute welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and countries, uniting them under a shared quest for self-discovery. In this world some children are expected to unveil their unique abilities, whether through accidents or deliberate training. The school's structured sections-Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, Lapis Lazuli and Rose Quartz-provide a path for students to awaken and train their abilities. As students navigate their formative years at the Elysium Institute, they face challenges that test their strength, resilience, and character. Each section boasts its own unique curriculum, fostering growth through rigorous training and collaboration. Friendships blossom amid shared struggles, and rivalries emerge as students strive to showcase their abilities. As they approach adolescence, the stakes rise, and the call for self-discovery transforms into a race against time, leading them to uncover not just their abilities, but the deeper truths hidden within themselves and the world around them.

In the future, everyone who's bitten by a zombie turns into one... until Diane doesn't. Seven days later, she's facing consequences she never imagined. * * * * * As civilization collapses under a relentless wave of zombies, Diane and her friends take shelter in a military base. However, while she's rescuing another survivor, Diane gets bitten by one of the monsters. She hides it and runs away, knowing she only has days left to live. But she soon discovers she isn't turning into a zombie - she's turning into something else. --------- Excerpt: I looked up and stared. My reflection looked back at me in the mirror of the dark room. My eyes were literally glowing, there was no mistaking it. It was not a reflection of light, or any of the other excuses I had used or others had assumed. They were glowing a light sapphire blue color. It was not a bright glow, but it was definitely a glow. Glowing eyes were not normal. Okay, at this point I had to admit it, I was no longer normal. What was I then? For that, I had no answer [[Word count: 495,000]] Copyright August 2016. All Rights Reserved. Readers may not copy, alter, or steal this story. Fanfictions are allowed to use my *world* and *zombie rules* as long as credit is given. Cover was lovingly made by JimenaVivancoo.