The deeper the color, the closer the darkness The deeper the love, the closer the madness Gioiella was starting to realize that some games, once started, would never end; some doors, once opened, would never close. He was never on the other side of the door. And he never stops playing. A psychological dark romance about guilt, memory, and the shadow that refuses to be forgotten

Three cousins-a disgraced knight with a habit of setting things on fire, a scholarly princess who's always got her nose in a book, and a duke whose daughter happens to be a phoenix (not technically alive, though don't tell him that)-accidentally break a thousand year old peace treaty during a treasure hunt. Now they've been summoned to stand before an ancient Judge of blue flame who cares nothing for intentions, only the letter of the law, asking them to forfeit themselves. Meanwhile frost fairies are ravaging their people. Mages are infiltrating their kingdom. Will they find a way to fix the mess they made-or will this whole disaster go up in flames (again)? Best read for those who love strange Fae, bitter consequences, morally complex heroes, magic, cosmic absurdity and endings that are not neatly wrapped in triumph. No romance.

**slow updates** "You're special, Jess," he said, his British accent made my toes curl. Jess? I blinked. He called me Jess. He's never called me Jess before, only Jessica. He continued, "You're beautiful, you're intelligent, you're incredibly interesting, and you're definitely girlfriend material-I, however, am not boyfriend material." I looked deep into his blue eyes and said, "I know you're not boyfriend material, but I don't care about that. I like you, Garrett, and I want to spend some time with you." "Jessica," he said. "I don't want you to get hurt, especially by me." • • • • Twenty-year-old Jess (Jessica) Newborn is prepared to leave her grief-stricken past behind and start fresh-but that's all about to change when she meets Garrett Shaw on her first day at Seattle Pacific University.

A kingdom in ruins. A princess on the run. A sword that chooses its master. Princess Avice has been raised to rule the kingdom of Koda. She carries the title well, until she loses everything to betrayal.Her parents are dead. Her sister vanished, and overnight, she becomes a fugitive running through dense woods nobody has ever dared enter. With a heart shattered by betrayal and exhausted with grief, she encounters a strange man in these dense woods, as mysterious as the sword he owns. Fueled by rage and the desire to win back her kingdom, he becomes her only path forward. As fate pushes her through loss, battle, and impossible choices, she unknowingly steps into something she cannot turn away from. Avice must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to avenge the death of her parents, but revenge is not the only thing calling to her. Some destinies are forged in blood. Others are sealed by the blade.

Months after the death of her Mimi and the full onset of Aurelia's regressive mind sickness, Kesi stands as Matriarch and ruler of the Beachwick. Though overworked and deprived of sleep, she leads with a clear will. Her people have accepted her. The Sisterhood moves with all the precision of one of her machines. And in the few quiet moments she can claim, she shares her life with the man she loves. But the work is not finished. Two of the four tasks laid upon her bloodline remain unfulfilled. Xara is still out there, bearing the power of the mask, and while Kesi has come to understand her own magic, it has begun to shift in unsettling ways. Each night brings less rest and more warning, her dreams poisoned by visions of a future she cannot yet prevent. The Sisterhood has survived by honoring its past. Now, under Kesi's rule, it must face what is still to come.

After the death of his father, Anthony James was struggling. Things with him and his wife were terrible both of them agreeing on a divorce, his triplets seemed to be always getting into some sort of trouble and his brothers and mother were struggling with the death themselves. He shoves everything aside - his emotions, feelings- to get everything back on track and running smoothly. It was hard - of course it was but he out through Book 1 Cover credits go to AndiVelaSingh

𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙚...𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. - Oasis Awards 3rd place - Upon nearing adulthood, citizens of Aegia face the choice to risk it all. For some, it's all about the glory, and living up to their family name. For others, it's an offer of security, of knowing where their next meal is coming from. And so they make the choice to enroll in one of several Academies, where they are taught the ancient texts, the history of the realm, and the sacred runes handed down by the gods themselves. At the end of their time there, they face a series of tests to be sorted into two castes: 𝗔𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀, the elite rulers, advance to the top positions in their field, deciding what is built, what is destroyed, where taxes go...and who lives and dies. And 𝘀𝘆𝗹𝗿𝗮, the servants bound by magic to their Aelaris. Seen as little more than an appendage and status symbol, they spend their days following their Aelaris and living for their demands, completely devoted and content in their role. The bond is considered sacred. It prevents the Aelaris from ever harming their sylra while ensuring the sylra is happy to serve. It is the Rite of Ascension that determines who belongs where, a process that measures worth and potential, through the power of the gods. Rian Argon-son has always believed he was destined to join the ranks of the Aelaris, working tirelessly to prove himself worthy. Meanwhile his nemesis Ileana, born into wealth and privilege, has always seen herself as a true heir to power. Their rivalry has simmered in all their time at the Academy, and now the final testing is upon them. They may be both top of their class, but ultimately the Rite of Ascension will decide everything. Both have prepared. Neither are ready. Cover by @Merlyn_Fereira

*CURRENTLY ON HIATUS* When Akiyama Kaito returns to rural Japan after his grandfather's death, all he wants is peace, quiet, and maybe a life crisis nap or two. Inheriting an old countryside house sounds simple enough... until he accidentally unseals a thousand-year-old yokai in the backyard shed. And not just any yokai- Haru-no-Mikoto: breathtaking, dramatic, absolutely naked, and extremely convinced that Kaito is now his destined beloved. Suddenly Kaito's new life includes: - An ancient forest spirit trying to learn what a "meme" is - Blossoms raining from the ceiling every time Haru gets emotional - A suspiciously clingy protector who has zero concept of personal space - And an artist's block Kaito can't shake-until Haru offers to be his muse... in ways Kaito is NOT prepared to handle The world has changed in a thousand years. Love hasn't. And Haru is determined to prove that some souls are meant to find each other- even if they're a millennium late. A fantasy rom-com full of magic, chaos, slow-burn yearning, and one very clingy yokai boyfriend. 🌸 Fantasy Romance 🌸 Modern x Mythical 🌸 Human × Yokai 🌸 Slow Burn but Also Not Really 😭 🌸 Accidental Soulmates 🌸 Fish-Out-of-Water Comedy 🌸 Touch-Starved Ancient Boyfriend 🌸 Clingy Golden Retriever Love Interest 🌸 Magical Domesticity 🌸 Found Family