From the sands of the arena, the ultimate female warrior will rise. ~ ~ ~ Rome's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater. The passion for novelty in the arena has given rise to a range of warriors, but none quite like Krista; sole survivor of her family's brutal murder, Krista is now the property of Commander Niclaus and is sent to train and fight in the arena for his pleasure and greed. Guided by her friend and mentor Lazarus, Krista's deadly combat skills earn her the adoration of the public and the fear of fellow gladiators. Though there is one gladiator who seems indifferent to her. Fighting to stay alive, Krista will do anything to break her chains and enact revenge upon the Commander who slaughtered her family and put her there. But Krista's pride and skill earn her powerful enemies which sets her upon a path she never expected, and one that will change the fate of Rome forever. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Book 1 of the 'Gladiator Series' Highest Ranking in 'Historical Fiction' #1 Wattpad Featured Story Currently editing. *** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *** Content Warning: The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its content. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion. All characters are fictional. Copyright.

Luke Warm (yes his real name!) feels like he's the unluckiest man in the world. Recently divorced, facing redundancy and named after a disappointing temperature he finds himself stuck in a sexual health clinic, with a number of strangers on the day of the zombie outbreak. Can life get any worse . . . ? Luke's only comfort at this point is to keep a diary to mark each day's disastrous events. I aim to upload diary entries daily towards the end of each day.

She only wanted one night at the barricade. One night to scream the songs that saved her. One night to feel close to the rockstar she's always felt an unexplainable connection to. But when a car pulls up outside the venue after the show, blocking the fans, Maddox's stubborn mouth turns her into a target-and a single gunshot changes everything. Bleeding on the pavement, she wakes up to find the last person she expected waiting at her side: him. Dominic Harrison is supposed to be on tour, untouchable, larger than life. He has a career, managers, fans-an entire world depending on him. He isn't supposed to care about a stranger. Except Maddox isn't a stranger. She's familiar. Too familiar. The girl from the barrier. The girl in the comments. The one he could never stop noticing. As Dom's world collides with Maddox's, what starts with blood and chaos spirals into something neither of them can explain: a messy, obsessive, soul-tied love story filled with trauma, banter, stolen moments, and battles against demons both inside and out. And when the past refuses to stay buried, both will have to decide just how far they're willing to go to protect each other. * Triggers - SA, Shootings *Thanks to those of you taking time to read this ever evolving story. I got post happy, and posted a bunch at once. And i apologize if things get out of order or get confusing! This is also the first time I've written for fun in like 15 years. Xx*

Kai is initiated into the "The Path," the Viking rite of passage. If he survives his rite of passage he will live amongst his Nordic brothers as an elite hunter and warrior; but if he fails this rite of passage he will never return. Kai's journey becomes a quest for truth and redemption, as he navigates the complex theological and political landscape, facing difficult choices that challenge his most fundamental beliefs about power, sacrifice, and the nature of divine will. The story blends elements of historical fiction, fantasy, and adventure, exploring timeless themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle between individual agency and the forces that seek to control one's fate. As Kai's odyssey unfolds, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of war, the allure of violence, and the transformative power of faith, ultimately wrestling with how much true strength is found in conquest versus being found in surrender.