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Young, lonely George discovers he can use an old telephone to communicate with a boy living 50 years in the past. Cover Art made for this book by: mikadespacito on Twitter {inspired by Meef} Dedicated to mack <3

"Love is the opus of fallacies and beauty" Smryna Roy is everything a teenager shouldn't be-eccentric, harsh, and yet, she has soft edges. She didn't think that moving into a new school would be hard-how bad could it be, after all? She also didn't think much about the bus rides she shared with a single person of her age. Arin Vaidya is everything a teenager should be-sporty, cocky, strange in a charismatic manner, and yet, he has a soft, unguarded surface beneath. He didn't mind changing schools-it would be an adventure. However, he was quite disappointed when he saw his bus mates: an eccentric girl, and a few unremarkable kids. He didn't think much of it. They never planned to become friends-really, they planned never to talk at all. But boredom is said to be the mother of procreation. Slowly, but surely, a strange bond bloomed between them. Smryna never anticipated that this year, she would get a boyfriend. This year, she would get her heart broken. Arin never thought he would enjoy the company of a certain girl, but when he loses her, something feels unmistakably wrong. BOOK ONE IN THE BALLAD OF HEARTS SERIES ALSO AVAILABLE ON PENANA Started-11 Jan, 2026 Completed-???

The world is controlled by the elements-there are kingdoms of fire, water, air, earth, light, and ice. Theodore is the charming Prince of Light, but he has a secret-a secret that will not give his kingdom, Althea, heirs. Dorian Blackwood is a child of Fire and Earth, a combination of chaos. And yet, he is a Knight of Althea. His lineage is a secret-the only reason he is a Knight in Althea. But when his path crosses with the royals, what will happen? Solara Keahi is tasked with protecting her chief with her fire. When everything goes wrong, she has to face her past, relieve it once more. Prince Aurelian, the cold Prince of Ice, is ruthless for a reason-reasons shaped by the monarchy. When he's thrust into a marriage alliance, he is obliged to go with it against his wishes because he believes that's what his duty is. Aella Ciel, a powerful assassin. Tasked with killing a princess, she somehow manages to protect the royal, and not kill her. Isadora Callingn is a powerful princess. And, also a threat to the patriarchal throne. Unexpectedly driven into a marriage alliance, she must figure out a way to remain celibate. However, all it takes for the World to fracture is a broken marriage alliance, a Knight's unsheathed swords, and a few illusions. When the alliance is sabotaged, the four must play a dangerous game of chess, one where the pawn isn't expendable. And amidst it all is Isadora.