Damsels aren't supposed to wield swords, especially ancient swords that will have the blood of thousands spilled across it. ✵✵✵✵✵ Deep in the mountains of Cambria, there lives a legendary queen of unparalleled beauty, benevolence and brutality. She seeks only to avenge her family, but it is easier said than done. She must travel far into the formidable lands of Northumbria to find the king who killed her father. With the help of an assassin turned friend, queen Una sees that nothing can get in her way, except a secret that will shatter her reality forever. ✵✵✵✵✵ EXCERPT ✵✵✵✵✵ "I can understand what it must be like for you, trapped in the walls of the north mountains. While Christian Bryttania grew, your pagan roots began to rot as your people lay waste to the invasions of the Danes and Vikings. A millennia ago, most lived and died within the short distance of which they were born. Their existence was bounded by the wilderness in the unyielding darkness of ancient woods, by the ice shown peaks of impenetrable mountains. This old truth is your reality, is it not?" ✵✵✵✵ WARNING CONTAINS ✵✵✵✵ Disturbing Images Strong Sexual Content Strong Violence Pervasive Language ✵✵✵✵✵✵ Word Count ✵✵✵✵✵✵ Number of words: 191,554 Number of pages in book: 734

Averie Carter, a talented editor at New York Magazine, seems to have it all-beauty, intelligence, and drive. Yet beneath the surface, her heart aches from a painful five-year breakup, leaving her feeling undervalued at work and burdened by financial woes. Seeking a fresh start, she escapes to the serene mountains of Sabah, hoping to find peace on Mount Kinabalu. But when the global lockdown traps her in a remote lodge instead of on the climb, Averie is stunned to encounter Scott Wallace, the boy who ghosted her before prom, leaving her with unresolved questions. As old wounds resurface and sparks fly, Averie must navigate a whirlwind of humor, heartache, and unexpected romance. In a world turned upside down, could this be her chance for healing-or will the storm within only intensify?

From Wattpad story to published book to a movie! Watch your favorite coming-of-age camp romance come to life on screen now! *** After running away from her problems for four years - her inability to run a mile ironically being one of them - Whitney Carmichael knows a fitness camp will kick start some change in her life. Little does she expect her high school archenemy will be there trying to make amends. Or that she'll ditch her wallflower status and find herself at the center of a web of toxic friendships and petty lies. And working out? It's not so bad when her new personal trainer, Axel Chandler, is pretty easy on the eyes...and she has everything to lose. [Wattys 2015 Talk of the Town winner]

When Aria Monroe lands her dream job as the new photographer for Los Angeles's professional hockey team, the last thing she expects is to work with the cocky, arrogant center Connor Holden who rocked her world five years ago during a one-night stand. She left him without a name, and now that Connor's mystery woman has finally reappeared, he'll do anything to make her his. Even if it means dealing with a complicated past he's unprepared for and keeping secrets from those he looks up to. Because if there's one thing Connor Holden is known for? It's winning, and he doesn't plan on stopping now.

When Corden Nash took over as the crime lord of New Jersey, he swore he'd never fall in love. His one goal in mind has been to burn Rafino Rossi and everything he's ever built into the ground after murdering his father. But when Carmen Abdullahi shows up in a neon green lingerie set at one of his favorite clubs, he begins to question keeping everyone at arm's length. As their relationship progresses, Rafino catches word that Carmen has become important to Corden, and she is suddenly thrust into Corden's world of chaos, eliminating any chance for the crime lord to hide who he truly is from her. Together, they must work to protect those they love and bring down Rafino once and for all. Standalone in the A Billionaire's Mistake series

Madisen and Noah unexpectedly wind up as roommates in Viña del Mar, Chile when Noah's host family drops out of the exchange program. Sweet, gorgeous and down-to-Earth Madisen is happy to share her living quarters with a familiar friend, unaware that Noah has harbored a massive crush on her for over a year. With his reserved and unemotional exterior, Noah manages to mask his ever-ripening feelings for Madisen, who is accustomed to ignoring and evading most male attention. Navigating cultural mishaps, communication challenges and an unfamiliar, somewhat disorganized university system together, the pair quickly grow close. After reflecting on things from a different perspective-quite literally, upside down-during one picturesque afternoon at a vineyard, Madisen begins to consider whether her deep fondness for Noah could mean something more.

Veins are lifelines, and everyone has three. Three safeguards branded on their wrists. One less Vein, one less opportunity to resurrect from death. Evelyn has her three. Harry has his. Both live stable, predictable lives. That is, until they cross paths unexpectedly, causing their first Veins to mysteriously begin fading. To stay alive, Harry and Evelyn collide on a path they never prepared for or desired -- a path full of secrecy, passion, and an always-present danger inches from their fingertips. ||| Strong language, violence, sexual content, & substance use. Read at your own discretion. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2025 by cxstles

"Someone once told me that all your problems could be washed away in the sea. Guess that's not true for me." One Year Older is a tale of Daya Johnston, whose love story unfolds by the sea during the spring break of her final year of high school. Her journey of passion and heartache explores the depths of love and what happens if she lets go. Daya is at a crossroads between college and the love of her boyfriend Banks. This story captures the essence of young love and the bittersweetness that follows. Book 2 of the One Week Older Series

As I stood at the line of silence, death in my darkest days, a bird sang within me, "Who cursed you in silence?" It was the darkest days I asked myself. How am I going to change blue to purple? This question became the catalyst for my odyssey from silence to healing. In this anthology, I share my metamorphosis, like a pansy butterfly through the sky. I rose above the battles to discover the true meaning of life in the depths of darkness. May these poems envelop you like a warm letter of congratulations and inspire you to break free from the chains of silence. Unlock your padlock of strength, let the broken soul tell its story, and may healing be the gift that awaits you, like the sun in the morning.

Hunter x Oc & Tech x Oc slow burn... After 21 years apart, two sisters reunite at long last. Following the cataclysmic events of Order 66, Jedi Annika Levera and her sister Astrid are forced to adapt to a changed galaxy. With the newly formed Empire tirelessly seeking out any remaining Jedi, the galaxy becomes a dangerous place for Annika. Luckily, she has her faithful sister by her side. Astrid, a devoted medic, leaves her old life behind to aid her sister in a time of need. The troublesome duo embark on adventures, as they desperately search for stability in the vast galaxy. Strangely enough, the pair runs into a squad of ex-commando clones, who are also running from the Empire and finding their place in everyday life. The sisters and the clones all struggle to leave their tragic pasts behind. While learning to trust one another and navigate their new lives, a unique bond is created.