The house is safe. The hills outside are not. The basement is out of the question. Joel has been trapped in the house for what has felt like an eternity; all hope of escaping lost after the first few years. Without the company of the eight strangers who arrived with him, he would have gone mad long ago. But while living in the decrepit building is taxing, nothing could be worse than the thing downstairs. Everyone is content to just live in the six rooms that they know are safe until Joel learns that there may be something below. Something other than the creature that torments them. The house goes deeper, further down into the darkness. And while travelling through the unknown halls may be dangerous, and the thing downstairs is always following close behind, Joel is determined to find a way out of the nightmare he's found himself in; for his own sake, but more importantly, the sake of the people he loves. Watty 2022 shortlister Gloria Regali Awards 2023 winner

🏆 BEST HOOK AWARD - THE CHOSEN DARKLING 2023 🏆 The Woods must be appeased in order to stop the darkness from spreading into the kingdom. Paris Lerring, a farm girl from the countryside, is chosen as the next sacrifice. Just when it seems like her life is ending, she discovers that all the other sacrifices before her survived. And they are hungry for payback. The problem? They have to brave the Woods and kill the demons inside it. Armed with a flimsy knife, an untethered impatience, and a flawed grasp of her new world, Paris is shoved into a system where survival is the only rule to follow and revenge is the only goal to achieve. She has to stay on this road long enough to see it through before an unexpected loss leads her to a darker path, one she may not escape from alive. From the author of the award-winning novella, 𝘒𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦, and the high fantasy series, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢, comes a story of broken promises, murky bonds, and the price of embracing the darkness in a world where the monsters do not rely on dark nights and starless skies to unsheathe their claws. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2022 (First Edition) [50, 000 - 60, 000 words] [All graphics are made by @sardonictabby] 🏆 PARANORMAL WINNER - THE NANOWATT AWARDS 2024

Cover by @MoranaInDesign | BOOK 2 in Maya Mysteries series While investigating the case of Abhinoy Das' death, Maya is plunged into the hidden world of Bengal's dark creatures, one of which takes a secret interest in her. **** After her success in the case of Devipuram, Maya has gained fame as a detective with expertise in handling paranormal cases. Soon this name invites her to Khatra to investigate the mysterious death of the youngest son of the affluent Das family. But unknown to her, many more deaths are occurring in Khatra, and all of the attacked are virgin females. Despite being asked to not venture outside her case, she does what her heart wishes to. And this time, her heart will be caught. [Book is not a standalone and cannot be read without knowing the events of Daughters of Kalika] Word count: 56k-57k

[ONC 2024 Longlist] A princess marries a conqueror she doesn't love. A favourite breathes in forbidden love for the same man. **** Roshanak wakes up to find her little kingdom, on the brink of Indus, conquered. And before she knows, she is married to the conquerer, Shah Sikander. She goes to his land Persia as his wife. Even though his immediate family tries to accept her, the army doesn't see her as the deserving queen. She finds a companion in her husband's so-called most favourite, Hazarahpatish Hridayank. Soon she realises the complicated emotions of the human mind, finding herself being caught between her past and her husband, and slowly realising Hridayank's true feelings for the Shah. Enemies lurk nearby, ready to destroy the three of them. Roshanak knows that tragedy is promised, but she can't help but hope that Sikander won't die. Features: Ambassadors: Rainbow Fiction LGBTQ: Bisexual and Pansexual, 18 Romance Stories We Are Obsessed With Romance: Fake and Arranged Relations Historical Fiction- Ancient World APIRomance- API Heritage Month reading list, Never Forgotten, Pride in API Romance FriendsnFamily- API Heritage Month reading list Justwriteit- Jan to Feb 8CC FreetheLGBT- ONC 2024 reading list

[Pride Awards 2023, hosted by official lgbtq , Romance Category Winner and 5th Place Grandwinner] The foster son of a former cupbearer marries the cursed king of Persia, becoming not only the first consort to survive after the wedding, but also a threat to many conspirators. **** Shahryar had lost his first wife to a man no equal to him just after the wedding. Following their execution, each wife he marries dies some way or the other- falling down the stairs, suicide or even poisoning. Shahryar and his ministers are lost as to why it's happening, and eventually the king is called cursed. People are dissatisfied with the king and a rebellion threatens to bloom secretly. Soon there is a dearth of suitable women to marry Shahryar. But the sun cannot be complete without the moon. So comes forward Shahrazad.

"Tangled Threads" is a thrilling tale, revolving around the life of Avik, a young man living in Kolkata, West Bengal. The story takes the reader through the twists and turns of Avik's life, as he navigates the complexities of relationships, love, and loss. As the story unfolds, Avik finds himself at the centre of a series of mysterious and dangerous events that threaten to unravel his world. He soon discovers that there is more to these events than meets the eye and that he is connected to them in ways he never imagined. Throughout the story, the reader is taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, as Avik uncovers secrets from his past that he thought were long forgotten. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he begins to unravel a web of intrigue and deception that leads him to self-discovery and redemption. With a fast-paced plot, intricate puzzles, and unexpected twists and turns, "Tangled Threads" is a thrilling page-turner that keeps the reader engaged until the end. It is a story about the power of love, the importance of family, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Sometimes all the parched valley of heart needs is a drop of Petrichor. Noor Fatimah hasn't had it easy but still she faces every obstacle in her life with a smile on her face and a firm faith in her heart. When circumstances shake the very base of her being , she comes across the worst nightmare of her life. But in all this her feet stumble upon a confusion she can't seem to understand. A confusion named Rayyan Ahmed Khan. He's cynical. He's a bad news. And he questions everything she's always believed in. Two very different people from two very different worlds cross paths. One is determined to get out of the dark shadows looming over her while the other cherish the darkness he's living from within. Can she be the drop of petrichor he needs? Or will he be the storm she's hell bent on avoiding. And will love have a role to play here? Highest Rank: 2 in Spiritual Winner of The Fiction Awards 2019

Just a week prior to Advik's wedding, a brutal murder case lands on his desk. He is thrown into a race against time to solve the mystery. As Advik digs deeper, he unknowingly uncover secrets from his own dark and traumatic past. This case become more than just a professional duty. With Saanjh by his side, a brilliant archeologist. Advik discovers that love can be a powerful force in overcoming personal demons. They work together to solve the perplexing series of murders. Navigating through twists and turns, encountering danger and deception at every step. Come and immerse yourself in a world full of danger, deception and undying love. Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of trauma, violence, murder, blood, and emotional distress. ©copyright onthecloudsx_ ©All rights reserved Cover credit: ReynaBennett

Arielle Burnes worked all her life to get to where she was now. Four years in college with more extracurricular activities than classes on her report sheet were just a portion of the attributes that landed her an internship, but not any internship. The large AMI tower that loomed over the richest street in NYC-the same one that she would watch longingly as she walked to and fro from her dorm to the park, would now be her first job out of college. A way to transform her mother's life, just as she promised. Alexander Marquee, a 30 year old self made billionaire, did not always have it easy. Blood, sweat, and tears, got him to where he sat. With his executive seat fitted more as a throne, he won himself many allies and even more enemies. Yet as long as he remained focused, there would be no bringing him down or drawing him away. He just needed to remain focused. As focused as he could be, regardless of the new distraction in his office who went by the name Arielle Burnes.