Percy wanted a break from the gods. She was sixteen and she just wanted to act like a sixteen year old. Go shopping, go on dates, and have the most worrying thing in her life be a test she forgot about. she left camp behind but for some reason the Fates love messing with her I don't own you can't sue Percy loves the color blue

When River crosses paths with a man who speaks to every hidden hunger inside her, their connection spirals into an all-consuming pull neither of them can resist-but is she Grayson's salvation... or his ruin? *** Everyone in River Avelle's hometown knows about Grayson Maddox-the troubled bad boy who almost killed another student in the middle of the school hallway. Those who look into Grayson's eyes only see pure fury and hatred. They all think he's beyond redemption, even Grayson himself. But not River. As the seemingly perfect good girl, River saw something more in those alluring grey eyes. Something worth holding onto. From the first time their eyes connect, both Grayson and River feel the intense, undeniable attraction between them...but neither of them understand what's pulling them together so fiercely. The closer they get and the more vulnerable they become, River has to wonder: is she saving Grayson from his darkness? Or is she just pulling him further into hers? *** He tips my head toward his with his index finger, keeping my eyes trained on him and driving me crazy with the primal look on his face. His grey eyes look heavy, filled with dark desire, and a shock runs up through my core. Everything around us disappears and all I can sense is him and the hardness pressing between my legs. "What are you doing to me, River?" he whispers, his voice raspy and utterly captivated. His face is lowering and I'm closing my eyes, waiting for soft lips to press against mine. My whole body is on fire as I hold my breath for his touch. *** Cover by @strayin

(Closed) The Awards solely dedicated to Poems and Poetry return. A predecessor to 'Tears, Blood, Ink-Poetry Contest'. Encouraging new poets to display their work and seasoned writers to give us another masterpiece. Every Word matters and every metaphor counts. Do you believe in yourself? Because I do. Do you dare let your ashes turn into your ink? Because I do. And if you do so, then consider participating. ______________________________________________ If you aren't familiar with system of my Awards, They're different from most contests in the following ways: 1) There's no need to participate in just a particular category, you just have register into the awards and your work will be judged. Their will be multiple categories and Awards, and your work will be given an award if it is the best fitting work for that particular Award among all the entries. 2) Poetry only-These are a Poetry exclusive Awards and only Poetry is allowed to be submitted. 3) A sole judge-The entries are going to be judged by me and the final decisions are mine. 4) Not particularly fancy or so-These Awards are minimal and is something I do because I feel there aren't enough contests highlighting just poetry instead they have poetry as an individual category. ______________________________________________ Submissions open till 1st October 2025 If you feel confused about anything please read the Awards once, if it doesn't help, feel free to reach out to me, I'd be more than happy to help. *YOUR PARTICIPATION MATTERS

Lights from a Dark Mind is a powerful and introspective poetry collection that journeys through the shadows of the human experience. With haunting beauty and raw vulnerability, these poems explore themes of pain, resilience, identity, and healing. Each piece is a flicker of light pulled from the depths illuminating the thoughts we often silence and the emotions we try to hide. This book is for anyone who has ever wrestled with their inner darkness and searched for meaning in the mess. A quiet reminder that even the darkest minds can still shine.

Best friends Velaxor and Lorene refuse to be pawns in their fathers' forced marriage deal, risking everything for freedom ------------------------------------------------------------------ MY Short story for the Contest #WITWContest Genre: Thriller Prompt : Best friends forced to marry Word count: 1954 /2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Enjoy the ride as these best friends defy fate! Good luck!