Jean Lamont is ordinary by just about every measure. An ordinary 9-to-5 receptionist working on an ordinary Monday. The end of a workday elevator ride and escape to a single woman's ordinary home life in sight. But the elevator ride isn't ordinary; it's an express trip into the extraordinary. Jean is caught up in a surreal existence, grappling with an extraordinary plot, facing perhaps humanity's most extraordinary nemesis. In an intergalactic mix of adult science fiction and grimdark fantasy by the author of Rose of Sorrows (Amazon), Tales from the Shadows (WattPad) and Windows to Lost Souls (WattPad), discover what makes humans unique. A journey of self-discovery reveals that even the most ordinary of humans has within them something extraordinary. After all, when the fate of humanity is at stake, what's an ordinary woman to do?

ANYONE CAN MAKE BAD DECISIONS. IT TAKES A PRO TO MAXIMIZE THEM. Nat Harris has a recent track record of making bad decisions. Once an up-and-coming Army intelligence officer, bad decisions led to her disgrace, discharge, and a downward spiraling life in the aftermath. So why would deciding to stop for gas and a restroom break in the middle of the Arizona desert be any different? From a chance encounter into the depths of an escalating conspiracy, Nat seems hellbent on following a path from bad to worse. Can someone with a history of making bad decisions make the right one at the right time? Follow Nat's journey in an action suspense thriller where every choice seems bad and the key to her survival is finding the one least bad. Copyright © 2025 csBooks LLC - All rights reserved. ISBN: 979-8-9992840-8-2

The color green. His father's flag. The church decor. The Ivy League. It seems to follow the aspiring academic Seph Clarkson wherever he goes, like his life is being suffocated by its overgrown weeds. In a series of letters to his long-estranged Pa, Seph chronicles his journey from institution to institution, hoping to one day discover the textbook he will find himself in.

Brianna is the last vampire on earth, she hates blood. That is until she meets her mate, a werewolf.

For lovers of the Hyboria of Robert E. Howard and his larger-than-life characters Conan and Red Sonja, comes this tale from the author of Rose of Sorrows (Amazon, eBook, paperback, hardcover). Not of larger-than-life heroes, but of a Mouse who scurries unnoticed in the shadows trying to survive in an unrelenting and cruel world. Zamora, it is said, produces the best thieves, spies, and assassins. Among the various Grandmasters, none have heard of Jhyai. And that is how she likes it.

A common roadside diner, an eclectic cast, and an existential crisis leads to an examination of life and death, and what they mean. What lays beyond life? Perhaps it is a window to lost souls.

Deva has survived the shadows of the mountain, but survival is not the same as peace. Her bond with Hunter burns bright, yet every step toward the future pulls her deeper into the war between Elven, demons, and the power of the Ivory Tree. As kingdoms fracture and secrets rise, Deva must decide whether to heal the world-or let grief undo her. Hunter will fight for her. Orion will guide her. Edge will stand beside her. But only she can choose how much of her soul to give. In the space between time, love is both weapon and refuge. A story of soulmates, broken legacies, and the fierce light that refuses to die.

The saxophone threads heat through the bar, and old stories lift with the smoke. Bubba Bojangles leans on the counter, knuckles scraped, breath warm with whiskey, shirt salted by sweat and spill. He says he's got a little to tell and a thirst to match. Gasper works the bar, the bottle, the room. Outside waits the freight yard; inside, rhythm keeps time while a life unfolds across the wood grain. Paychecks have gone to the glass, debts stack high, and the hard choices bite. Bubba lays them down one by one, and the jukebox answers. The first laugh lands easy; the next carries a bruise. By the time the rim rings the rail, the tale turns from joke to reckoning. Grit, memory, and a blue-note kind of mercy shape a night that changes the listener as much as the teller. Author's Note: This story hums on a melody my brother rewrote from the lullaby our mother sang to us for years. The tune carried us through long car rides and sleepy kitchens, and it still opens a door in my chest. The characters here stand in fiction, yet their bones remember my grandparents. I was small when my grandfather left this world, but love met me early. I keep his scent in memory-tobacco and soap, warm wool in winter. I see his easy gait, the tilt of his shoulders, the way he gifted everyone a ridiculous nickname until the whole room shook with laughter. I claim my own silliness from him with gratitude. If you hear a jukebox in these pages, or catch a river breeze, that's our family music working again. Thank you for reading. Music available on Sky Hollow Sounds https://youtu.be/1y4KSV5fO98?si=NifWHZZ0LwYW5TqT

When the king of Aizasea is assassinated, eighteen-year-old Celvene is wise enough to keep her head down after witnessing the attack. As a circus mage, she has no business in politics - until the next ruler is selected by ritual, and Celvene is the sole soul capable of wielding the king's sword. Declared the destined queen, Celvene expects to rise... but her kingdom has other plans. Instead of honoring the ritual, the court brands her an upstart peasant and forces her into the castle as a servant, hoping she'll disappear quietly. With their mortal enemy continuing to strike the city, the people yearn for a more ruthless leader, and the brutish general Aleksandr is hellbent on seizing the crown for himself. On top of that, forbidden and deadly magic begins to blossom in Celvene's heart, threatening to unravel all she holds dear. The magic corrupts her mind and drives her to acts she commits against her will, tainting her already struggling reputation. And among the enemy ranks stands her childhood best friend, fighting for the other side of the war. Facing her again is a complication Celvene can't ignore. As tensions rise and the horrors of war unfold, Celvene uncovers twisted secrets that could spell the death of her city. Will she survive long enough to fulfill her destiny as queen, or will the shadows of dark magic and war consume her? BY ROYAL DECREE: ✓ Circus-mage underdog protagonist ✓ Grumpy sapphic love interest with a heart of gold ✓ Corruption magic fueled by famine ✓ Iconic, sassy non-binary mentor ✓ Worldbuilding inspired by the Four Horsemen ✓ Twists and turns galore FEATURED: ♛ @Fantasy's Epic/High Fantasy

Alex was born into privilege, James into questions, yet their lives have always been intertwined. Between the polished halls of Boston and the sun-bleached ruins of a forgotten island, they will stumble into secrets far older than themselves, and emotions far more dangerous than they can admit. But prophecy is never simple. Someone is coming. Someone who will turn friendship into fire, test loyalty until it breaks, and shatter everything Alex and James thought they knew about love, history, and themselves. This is not just a story of two teenagers on the edge of discovery. It is the beginning of a journey that will follow them as they grow, stumble, and rise, until the choices of youth shape the destiny of adults. Some mysteries can rewrite the past. Others decide the future. Author's Disclaimer She of the Blue and Gold is an original work of fiction inspired by the public-domain legends and elements of ancient Greek mythology. All characters, places, events, and organizations depicted in this story are creations of the author. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to other fictional works, is purely coincidental. The mythological and historical references contained herein belong to the public domain and are used solely as cultural inspiration. Content & Age Advisory She of the Blue and Gold is a young-adult (YA) novel recommended for readers aged 13 and up. The story includes mild emotional tension, themes of friendship, jealousy, family conflict, and scientific discovery, but does not contain explicit sexual content, graphic violence, or strong language. Occasional references to loss, danger, or emotional distress appear within an appropriate teen-fiction context and are handled sensitively. There are no depictions of self-harm, abuse, or trauma triggers beyond ordinary emotional experiences of adolescence and discovery. This work is suitable for general teen and young-adult audiences.