( 1 edition ) The disappearance of two students from a consolidated middle and high school in Philadelphia left their parents facing serious psychological problems for three years. In addition, the teenagers suspected of the crime were subjected to inappropriate punishments and sent to a reformatory. The book's narrative alternates between past and present, introducing Athena Clark, a girl who seeks to reopen the book club formerly owned by a girl who disappeared three years ago. Athena must overcome serious challenges to unravel a complex web of riddles and lies. She discovers that the riddles are part of a larger mystery taking place in the magical world of the Netherworld. It's a realm closed to humans that Athena and her newfound book club members must traverse to discover the truth about the kingdom of Morsalia and save it from false truths and despair. The challenge is to find the missing teens and ensure the continued existence of the book club, which is in danger of being shut down.

This was supposed to be a new start for them; Astra had made that clear. If she looked back on it all now it would tear her apart. A fresh start meant no more wounds. It meant new friends, and distance from endless hospital visits and a potential criminal record. She was ready to leave him behind her. (Authors Note: This story is completed, but is in the editing phases as I post the edited chapters before publishing. I intend to post a new chapter every week or so, and I'm more than excited to share my story with anyone who it speaks to!) Copyright Notice: This work, including all characters, original settings, narrative elements are all property of SJ Minyard. Any reproduction, distribution, or adaptation without explicit written consent is strictly prohibited. Any attempts to replicate my work will be considered plagiarism and be met with legal action. © 2025 SJ Minyard. © All Rights Reserved.

𝑱𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒅𝒆. 𝑼𝒈𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍. 𝑰'𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒉𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒈𝒂𝒛𝒆, 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓. In a world divided by war, peace is the greatest temptation-and the most dangerous risk. Laela, a defiant elf of the forest kingdom Baequinnanea, has spent her life fighting for her people's survival. Agile, cunning, and fiercely loyal, she knows the cost of war all too well. When she's chosen to represent her kingdom in a precarious peace treaty, she's thrust into an unfamiliar neutral city-and into the company of her sworn enemy. Thosar, the cold and calculating crown prince of the powerful elven empire Banniurdrenn, sees the treaty as a political game. To him, Laela is little more than a naive wildling, out of her depth and beneath his notice. But as the two are forced to work together in this fragile truce, their differences spark more than animosity. Amid shadowy betrayals and hidden agendas, Laela and Thosar must navigate a web of lies-and their growing connection. But with centuries of hatred between their people, can they truly build peace? Or will their fragile bond shatter under the weight of duty, loyalty, and the dark temptations of power? Two enemies. One chance for peace. And a choice that could change their world forever.

Maya, a rising pop star known to the world as Eva Collins, was suddenly kidnapped by a mysterious investigation group led by the enigmatic Maizon. To her surprise, he invited her to join their investigation crew. As she embarked on this dangerous journey, Maya found herself drawn to Clark, her devoted protector, while also noticing his brother, Ryan. Though she had been engaged to Ken since childhood, her growing connection with Clark left her heart conflicted. Along the way, she uncovered shocking truths about her past, her hidden identity, and her real family-secrets that would change everything she thought she knew about herself.

The forest does not forgive. When Rose Liliana is left to die among the shadows, silence becomes her only companion. The trees whisper. The darkness watches. Something ancient moves where light cannot reach, not human, not kind, not meant to love. Somewhere between fear and fate, a shadow finds a girl who should not have survived. And the forest remembers her. 🌹🖤

In a world of secrets, desire is the deadliest game. Gabriel Carter is a private investigator driven by a thirst for justice. When he's hired by Lila Morgan, to find her fiance Damien Clarke, who's disappeared into the shadows of the powerful elite, he quickly realizes that this case is more than it seems. Lila is stunning, intelligent, and dangerously elusive. But beneath her cold, calculated exterior lies a woman trapped in a world of manipulation and deceit. As Gabriel digs deeper into her life, he uncovers a dangerous web of lies, betrayal, and dark secrets-secrets that could destroy them both. Drawn into a world of power, passion, and obsession, Gabriel and Lila must navigate their growing attraction while keeping their emotions in check. But in the dangerous game they're playing, trust is the hardest thing to find and the deepest lies are the ones that burn the brightest.

After turning twenty-one, Maya sets out to find the birth mother who might explain everything. A violent encounter with a mysterious man plunges her into a darker world. He is as haunted as she is-fierce, damaged, terrifyingly tender. Their chemistry is immediate and volatile: refuge that threatens control. As Maya digs into the past, buried secrets fracture her identity and force impossible choices. Trauma refuses neat endings. Love becomes both lifeline and liability-can redemption survive, or will the darkness destroy them both? What will Maya uncover about herself and his past as she tumbles down this dark path? Is he her safe place to land? Chapter 21 Peek: "Another one?" My eyes shot to Miles, who stood in the doorway, his silhouette framed by the faint light. I licked my lips, dry and cracked from anxiety, glancing at Grayson, who was still out cold, oblivious to the storm raging inside me. 'Denial. Deny, deny, deny.' The mantra echoed in my head, a feeble shield against the truth. "What are you talking about?" "You know EXACTLY what I'm talking about, Maya. Trey is taunting you. He texted you when we arrived- I SAW the message. Don't try to hide it-it's completely obvious." Miles stepped closer, his voice low but insistent, his eyes searching mine with a mix of concern and frustration.

I used to move through things without really stopping. Days came and went, and I let them. It was easier that way. Nothing asked too much of me, and I didn't ask much back. If something slipped away, I told myself it was fine. Most things are. Somewhere along the way, though, I started noticing how quiet moments linger longer than they should. How certain thoughts don't disappear just because you ignore them. How even small things leave behind a shape when they're gone. I don't think I changed all at once. I'm still much the same. But, it was more like slowing down without meaning to. Letting my eyes rest on things for an extra second. Feeling something soften, just a little, before moving on. And I just wonder, when something small disappears from your days, do you feel it leave?

' I learn that his name was Marvel'. - Katniss, Catching Fire Entering the Hunger Games was always a big thing for the Careers-winning and bringing honour to their District was everything. Everyone knows about Katniss and Peeta-how one girl defied the odds, and lead the path to freedom and rebellion. But what about Marvel, Cato, Clove, Glimmer and the District Four tributes? The ones who were told they would win? This is the 74th Hunger Games through the eyes of Marvel, the Boy from One. All rights go to Suzanne Collins. Any feedback is welcome :-) Cross-posted on ao3 under enigma104

Life chooses to slap your face countless of times to remind you of who you are. But choosing who you can be is a difficult choice. All that matters to you are protecting your loved ones, but each step taken in your life does make it harder to do. A Starcraft x KLK fan fiction with a bunch of other inspirations.