After years in a mental institution grappling with the shadows of a harrowing childhood trauma, Samuel returns to society determined to rebuild his life. As he begins to find a semblance of peace, eerie events hint at a sinister force from his past resurfacing, threatening not only his newfound stability but also the lives of those he holds dear. As Samuel delves deeper into these unsettling occurrences, he uncovers disturbing truths that challenge his perception of reality. In a gripping journey of self-discovery, Samuel must confront his darkest fears, only to realize that the true menace might lie within himself.

✨ The Decepted Self ✨ 🖋️ by Lekshmi A.H "Sometimes I forget who I am. Then the house reminds me." Ava Hayes once had everything - fame, love, and a future carved in ink and ambition. But after a devastating loss, the words disappeared. So did the light inside her. Now, desperate to heal, she and Lucas move into a forgotten house on the edge of nowhere. He says it's a fresh start. But the house remembers. The rooms shift. Time loops. And a journal appears - one that tells her story... before she's even lived it. As reality fractures and Ava spirals into a maze of guilt, grief, and ghosts, only Lucas keeps her grounded. But the deeper she falls, the more one question haunts her: What if the person she trusts most... was never real? 🕯️ A psychological thriller where memory is fragile, the past is a lie, and love might be the most dangerous illusion of all.

It doesn't matter how she ended up in this four-walled room. What matters is she gets out. ***** After a night out in New York City, Liliana Rossi wakes up in a windowless room with no recollection of how she got there. And she's not alone. The dark and tattooed Mateo Aguilar is also held captive. As the two struggle to survive and hatch an escape plan, they also struggle with growing attraction toward each other, facing Lili with the biggest question yet: is Mateo the reason she's here, or the one who's going to save her? ✨ Wattys 2018 Shortlist & Featured Story ✨ Content warning: this story references themes that readers might find triggering, including drug use and sexual assault. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]] Cover designed by Stefanie Saw

Bella Ross has always led a normal life, until three years ago the notes began. She knew he was there, hiding in the shadows but wouldn't show his face. She couldn't date or even talk to a man without his life being in danger and so she obeyed. She belonged to him. Her stalker. (Cover creds to @katrascal go check out their books!)