Six months ago, his life was stolen, his wife, his daughter, butchered while he watched. Haunted by grief and driven by vengeance, he hunts the men responsible. But as his plans grow darker and his methods more brutal, he begins to question what's left of the man he used to be. Is justice worth becoming the monster he's chasing? One By One is a gripping psychological thriller about obsession, loss, and the thin line between justice and madness.

Declan Chase is about to start the life of his dreams, with a promising career in plastic surgery and a supermodel-with-two-Harvard-degrees fiancée. All that stands in the way is one last month of med school, and a secret that could ruin everything. Callahan Perrin is a young prodigy with a troubled past. Famous since childhood for her unique art, her gift is also her curse. She's got every reason to be happy. A new exhibit that's getting rave reviews. A starring role in her own wildly popular reality TV show. So what is she doing in Belmont Springs Psychiatric Hospital, days after an overdose that might have been intentional? When Dec is assigned to be Callie's med student, neither one of them wants to be there. She's looking to get out of Belmont as fast as possible. He's counting down the days to graduation and his wedding. So what if they share a slightly warped sense of humor, or get so wrapped up in conversation that hours feel like minutes? Forget chemistry. Romance is off limits. After all, who would be crazy enough to fall in love in a psych ward? **Content / Trigger Warning: this story contains scenes of drug use, including an overdose, as well as suicidal ideation (Chapters 4 and 31). Sorry if that's a dealbreaker for some, and I certainly understand! -- Copyright ©️ [2025 by Gray Martin] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without written permission from the author, except as permitted by U.S. Copyright law. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this work are fictional.

Adam Reinhart : The superstar. One day, he announced a hiatus, then vanished from the spotlight without a trace. And somehow, he ended up here, in my quiet town. He came to our café every day, slowly stepping into my world. And I knew the reason he came. Because they said I looked like the girl he loved and lost. I couldn't ignore him, I couldn't turn my back on him. Maybe because I knew grief too and I understood that kind of ache. But being with him came at a cost. I hurt someone who had been my anchor, the one who made me feel alive again. Now I have to choose: Should I give in to this fleeting connection, or stay with the one who truly matters?

Aella was thirteen when she stopped trusting. It's been three years, and she starts school at Merit Academy to escape the people watching her. She can't trust and can't love. That is, until she meets Tristan, a seventeen year old boy whose favorite hobby seems to be annoying her. Aella makes friends quickly, and against her better judgement, starts caring for Tristan more than she thought possible. When a fellow classmate starts sending Aella threatening messages, she realizes that her new life hangs by a thread. If she doesn't act quickly, she might lose everyone she loves... all rights reserved

Every legacy has a beginning. Every empire has its blood price. When the world teeters between light and chaos, one name rises through the shadows - Jackscar, the heir to a forgotten bloodline bound by fire, vengeance, and destiny. As ancient secrets unravel and power-hungry forces rise, unlikely warriors must choose between survival... or forging an empire of their own. From rebel assassins to twisted scientists, hidden bloodlines to fallen heroes - Phase 1 kicks off the epic journey of betrayal, redemption, and the awakening of a force that will change the universe forever. 💥 This is the beginning of the BFCU. 💀 This is where blood speaks louder than fate. 🔴 The Bloodforge awakens.

Humans Once being the dominate race now living in world as prey for a creatures that should have stayed extinct millions years ago.

In a quaint café that hides a world of secrets, Liam, Eli, Ren, and Kai live seemingly ordinary lives above their bustling coffee shop. But when night falls, their true purpose awakens-they are ghost hunters, tasked with protecting the living from the restless dead. Armed with ancient charms, sharp instincts, and an unshakable bond, the four navigate a dangerous world filled with malevolent spirits and haunting mysteries. When whispers of cursed wooden dolls arise, leaving destruction in their wake, the team is drawn into their most perilous mission yet. As they uncover layers of a sinister plot, they realize these cursed artifacts are more than just tools of evil-they are the keys to a greater, shadowy force bent on chaos. Haunted by vengeful spirits and driven by the need to protect their loved ones, Liam, Eli, Ren, and Kai must tread a fine line between bravery and recklessness. But with their loved ones unknowingly caught in the crossfire, the stakes rise higher than ever.