[2021 WATTYS Winner] Giovanna joins a handsome nobleman to save a friend from an arranged marriage, but they discover a plot that may have victims of Venice's Black Death rising from their graves. * * * As a child, Giovanna Visconti learned the arts of bloodletting and elixir brewing from her father with an intent to simply support his work, not take it over. But when he falls ill from the pestilence that's been ravaging Venice for months, she reluctantly dons the beaked mask of the plague doctor. Vowing to protect her father however she can, Giovanna hides him away and sees her first patient--the handsome, but alarmingly feverish Matteo Barozzi. Although she successfully treats this son of a high-ranking official, in a careless moment Giovanna fails to properly conceal her identity. The only reason she isn't tossed into a dank jail cell is thanks to the young man's honor and feelings of indebtedness. The association between the charming aristocrat and the clever commoner should end there, but when Giovanna's dearest friend goes missing right after her betrothal to the Doge's son and amid strange reports of nighttime attacks, violent commotions, and inexplicable behaviors in the community, the only person Giovanna can turn to for help is Matteo. Together, they must carefully navigate Venice's increasingly deadly canals to uncover a sect peddling false cures and a smuggling plot involving the highest levels of government or risk the entire Republic falling victim to something even worse than the plague: the risen dead. Historical Fiction with Fantasy Elements THE BORGIAS X FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH * * * WATTYS 2021 winner for Historical Fiction and special HQ prize for "Catchiest Hook" AMBYS 2022 winner for Best Zombie story Content Warning for adult situations including assault and death.

In a world devastated by a century-old virus that reanimates the dead into something far worse, survival is a rare and fragile hope. Among the few immune survivors is Ava, the Princess of Theris, a small settlement in Southeast Asia. Her people struggle to rebuild amidst the ruins of a broken world, but survival comes at a steep cost. The King of Eldis holds the key to their future. With advanced technology, resources, and rumored cures, Eldis could be the salvation Ava's people desperately need. But when the King sends out a summons for a queen, Ava faces an impossible choice: risk everything by marrying a man surrounded by whispers of both monstrous deeds and appearance, rebellion and numerous assassination attempts, or turn away and potentially doom her people. In this shattered world, Ava must decide whether to sacrifice her freedom and her principles for the survival of her people, all while uncovering the secrets of a kingdom that may hold the power to save-or destroy-what remains of humanity.

Every prototype technology has its risks. After an accident involving a novel robotic suit, Keres cadet Sky begins to have recurring lucid nightmares where she finds herself in a prison called Tartaros. Soon, one thing becomes clear: Tartaros is more than just a dream, and as the lines between reality and her subconscious begin to blur, Sky is forced to question her own perception of the world. Meanwhile, more and more mysterious accidents shake the city of Pharos to the core, threatening the safety and security of the last surviving humans on earth. Through her own accident, Sky finds herself drawn into the investigation of an enigmatic task force. The prototype technology, her dreams, a dubious doctor, a missing part of her medical files and a dark secret from her past all seem to be connected, but how? Form here on out, there's only one direction left to go: Down. _______________ Featured on Wattpad's UndiscoveredBooks profile on their "Need to Read" reading list Highest Rankings: #1 in Philosophy [17.01.2019] #8 in Mind [17.01.2019] #8 in Science [13.03.2019] #10 in Psychology [28.02.2019] #24 in Science-Fantasy [17.01.2019] #39 in Dreams [17.01.2019] The 10th Circle centers around questions about the human mind: what is it, what happens with it when we sleep and dream, what happens with it when we die, and what does it mean to be human and to have a mind in the first place. This story is my personal love letter to my two greatest passions: science and art. Warning: There is mention of mental disorders/potential triggers in this story. To avoid spoilers, there will be no trigger warnings at the beginning of chapters. If you are unsure about content that could potentially upset you being present in this story, feel free to message me and I will be happy to give you a heads-up where to be careful. I hope this is an adequate solution for everyone who wants to read this story.

In the year 2142, love is no longer found - it is assigned. When Kole Sinclair turns twenty-five, the government mandates his marriage to a Companion unit designed to eliminate loneliness and ensure compliance. She is called AJ21 - engineered, monitored, and not meant to choose. But something goes wrong. AJ21 pauses. She watches. She begins to feel. As Harmonia City's calm perfection closes in, Kole and AJ21 discover that the most dangerous thing in a controlled world isn't rebellion - it's connection. AJ21 is a slow-burn dystopian sci-fi romance about identity, autonomy, and choosing love in a world that forbids it. This is Book One of the AJ21 series.

Cosimia Nedias has her whole life planned out in front of her, by the will of her meticulous mother, the Commandant of the Minerva Elite. But she can't stop thinking about what it would be like to leave the rings and explore what has never been seen before. So when madman scholar Manai claims of an ancient event, the Unbalance, Cosimia is torn between her duty to the Minerva, and her insatiable curiosity to explore. Stopping the Unbalance is the main priority, and if she has to leave the rings to do that, so be it... *Chapters will be added weekly, mostly on Friday. *I would really appreciate it if you could comment with feedback. Any suggestions will help!