A phantom pulls strings from the shadows, influencing a never ending war. Meanwhile, Lyra, a tinkerer and inventor, finds herself in the midst of discovering a new technology that would send the Overworld into a new era while their neighboring country, the Underworld, lies in eternal darkness. However, tragedy strikes as a death would lead her from a path of discovery to a path of revenge, hardening her heart and her skill to overcome what obstacles lay ahead. Creating unlikely allies and a love she would've never imagined in her battle worn journey. What will she sacrifice; her humanity or the one she's destined to be with? Author's Note: Thank you for taking the time to read my book! I understand that there are amateur mistakes and edits that I need to do. Just know, I'm trying to get everything out before I get to the editing phase, but if you do find something, please leave a comment as it would help improve the story, and me as a writer. :) Achievements: 🏆 First place in The Crystal Blossom Awards held by @TheGemmeCommunity

Randomly receiving a piece of parchment with a road-map and an "X" to mark the spot, Landry has travelled for so long that even his boots gave up. His journey brought him to Pollard's Grove, a generally unknown and quiet lumber village on the outskirts of the Wyrmwood, a densely packed forest with gargantuan trees at the centre of Lake Laga. There, he meets a friend he hasn't seen in years, a black-haired elf by the name of Maliah who is uncharacteristically concerned as to why she summoned him. With magical threads of light, how far could the story lead beyond the Grove? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The story takes place within my world, called Aurum. The known world is split into two continents, the 'Twin Continents.' The West Continent is home to Cleonth, Zalafold, The Northern Kingdoms and the remnants of Larune. The East Continent is made up of Elduira, Zanokar, Adraskia, The Huinan Empire and more. (Names may change.) The sea that separates the two is known as the Meridean Sea, and none can leave the Twins and return due to the surrounding boundless oceans, known as the Vast Blue. Many thanks to my friends Imp, Zero and Morgz for their invaluable feedback :)

Janick, an air superiority witch born to a family of peasants, is tired of her life as a countryside cook but her family is not wealthy enough to support the adventurous lifestyle she wishes to live. At the same time, spurred by an encounter she makes while working the family inn, she feels like she can use her prowess with alcohol magic to make a name for herself. Trigger warning: References to alcoholism Note: The original Alcohol Witch was merged into this book and its old title was Tax Haven #1 in Taxation - April 7, 2024 Awards earned by this book as Alcohol Witch (Ch 1-8): 2023 November-December 8-chapter Challenge winner Awards earned by this book as Tax Haven (Ch 9-18): 2024 Round 1 ONC qualifier - March 18, 2024 2024 January-February 8-chapter Challenge winner 2024 Round 2 ONC qualifier - April 18, 2024 2024 ONC Long list - May 23, 2024

I never asked for this. I never asked to be drawn to him, a man with the weight of centuries on his shoulders and the darkness of the world in his eyes. But now that I've found him... I can't let go. Lily's life has been nothing short of a struggle-until the night she stumbles onto Seraphiel's doorstep, drawn by a force she can't understand. He's a stranger, but something about him feels like home, like a missing piece of her soul. The more time she spends with him, the more she realizes he's no ordinary man. He's an angel-battle-worn and broken-and she's the reincarnation of someone he once loved. A love bound to a prophecy that threatens both their lives. As the connection between them deepens, so does the tension-an attraction that pulls them closer with every stolen touch, every lingering glance. The sparks between them could ignite something far darker than either of them imagined, something that may cost them their lives-or their hearts. "I don't know if I'm strong enough for this," Lily whispers, her breath hot against his skin. "But I'm willing to find out." As forces from Heaven and Hell close in, Lily must decide: Is the love she feels for him a gift... or a curse that will destroy them both? Can their love survive the darkness? Or will the prophecy tear them apart before they can claim each other completely?

"He's always been watching, protecting, even loving me-but now, I wonder if his fall will be my fault." Lucian is a guardian angel, bound by Heaven's laws to protect mortal souls without interference. For centuries, he's watched over Eva's cursed bloodline, his role detached yet steadfast-until her. When Eva's life is threatened by a darkness woven into her family's history, Lucian does the unthinkable: he breaks the rules to save her. Eva has always felt different, shadowed by a fate she can't explain. When an otherworldly stranger appears, her unease transforms into a dangerous attraction. As their bond deepens, Eva learns the horrifying truth of her lineage: a curse tied to a demon's wrath and a celestial secret that links her soul to Lucian's. Now, hunted by Heaven's enforcers and pursued by Hell's minions, Lucian and Eva must risk everything to sever the curse. But to break the chains binding them, one of them may have to pay the ultimate price. The Guardian's Burden is a dark romance filled with forbidden love, high-stakes choices, and the unbreakable pull between two souls destined to defy Heaven and Hell.

In a world controlled by the elements, Kai often finds himself bound to the mighty and unpredictable Crown Prince Ethan Solis. Their kingdoms are on the edge of a brewing war, but an undeniable connection pulls them together-a connection that, by all means, should be impossible in their world. As secrets lurk in the shadows and the tapestry of fate is woven with danger, Kai finds himself struggling to balance the fine line between loyalty, love, and the mysteries that call him toward the dark heart of Glimmerdeep Woods. Will their connection bring a light of hope or a fire that engulfs everything?

*Book 2 of The Shadowmarked Legacy* As Eryndor rebuilds under the rule of its new queen Selene begins her most personal dangerous mission yet-finding a way to free Kaelen from the realm of in-between where he is trapped, paying the dark debt of his magic. But the search for answers leads her into the shadowed depths of forbidden magic, where each step threatens to unravel her own soul. Old prophecies hint at a costly solution, but Selene is willing to face any consequence to bring Kaelen back. Meanwhile, word of Eryndor's new queen-one with no direct royal bloodline-has reached the neighboring kingdom of Alneth, where a ruthless ruler sees this as an opportunity to seize Eryndor for himself. As political intrigue and the looming threat of war grow, Selene finds herself pulled between her loyalty to Eryndor, her duty to the council, and her need to save Kaelen. But her heart is far from settled. With Kaelen caught in the veil between life and death, her bond with Taren has deepened in ways she never expected. As she fights to free Kaelen, she is forced to confront her growing feelings for both men-Kaelen, her mentor who sacrificed everything, and Taren, her childhood sweetheart.

In a twist of fate, a distrustful fugitive ends up as the bodyguard of a man she hates while simultaneously becoming the most powerful wizard in the entire city.