They've lived next door their whole lives. Never together. Never quite apart. Lena Mei wasn't supposed to fall for Wyatt Thorne - especially not when the timing's always been off and the lines are too blurred to cross. But hearts don't care about rules. A slow-burn, enemies-to-something-more romance about bad timing, lingering glances, and the boy you swore you'd never love... until you did.

Heath and Teagan only agree on one thing: they don't want to be in a relationship. Teagan, who is busy finishing her law degree, needs a break from the stress of living up to her parents' expectations. Heath is following his passion and starting his career as a physical therapist, but his family's drama is tearing his life apart behind the scenes. As members of the same friend group, Heath and Teagan will be around each other plenty during wedding season, whether they like it or not. With no time or desire to date, the two come to an agreement: pre-scheduled hookups through the summer or until something real comes along. A situational relationship, otherwise known as a situationship. Their arrangement seems perfect. If their past doesn't come back to bite them.

A scientist by the name of Harper Stulks goes about another day doing her job as the primary caretaker and analyst for a young boy, Yanpu who was born with an unusual capability that has the potential to restore their country. Unfortunately, her work is drastically interrupted when she wakes up to see her entire workplace stained in the blood of her coworkers. Fearing that something may have happened to Yanpu, she encounters an ex-serviceman, who disappeared a decade before after going insane. She'll have to face several challenges to protect the child she loves as her own and face the devilish man who seeks to ruin everything she's worked for.

When aliens invade, four baristas are forced to become the saviours of the world. Grab your double-shot of java and strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride! ***** In the Earth's darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring... their coffee, that is. Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion. But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers and an alien with a guilty conscience, they've landed the job anyway! So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin and strap in - Hasta barista, baby. [[2018 Wattys winner and twice featured]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Please note this is a sample of the book, which has been published and is available for purchase: Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WKFVKQJ Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1644342154

Stories based on SciFi prompts & challenges (both old and new).