The rain, a relentless, icy curtain, mirrored the chill that had settled deep in Eric Menalcas It was his twenty-first birthday, a milestone usually marked by celebration, but in the underbelly of Seattle, where shadows held more substance than sunlight, birthdays were often harbingers of something far more sinister. Tonight, the chilling tradition of the Fatal Games was his grim present. The city, a sprawling concrete beast, was a labyrinth Eric knew intimately. He'd grown up navigating its dark alleys

A retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, a story of fate, the struggle for power, and love found in the most unexpected places. ***** Persephone has been raised in Olympus all her life - her mother absent, her father a cruel king, with her siblings teaching her all they know. She has seen all of what the gods and goddesses do and she is sick of it. When she learns her safety is threatened by staying in Olympus, she flees to the Underworld. There she stays until she learns that her leaving has caused the world to wilt. But leaving behind her newfound friends and Lady of the Underworld is something she will not do willingly, no matter the consequences. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content Warning: Mentions of rape and incest

Induction follows the journey of a young girl named Leanna , who discovers her true identity as a witch and the heir to the throne of the magical realm. At the tender age of five, Leanna life takes an unexpected turn when she learns that her father is the king of the witch world, and her mother tragically passed away when she was just a five years old girl. As Leanna at the age of twelve , she begins to exhibit extraordinary powers, catching the attention of the witch council. With her father's guidance, Leanna embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her mother's death she find out a secret about her mother before her mother died her mother was a very strong witch she defeated a thousand enemies because she inherited a powerful weapon the ancient sword with the power of thousand arrows and her own destiny. Along the way, she encounters mythical creatures, ancient prophecies, and a hidden world filled with secrets.