When the spirit of a comatose man shows up in front of her, Alexis Howard is determined to help him find his identity. Little does she know, she's about to get sucked into a world of secrets, lies, and murder. *** Alexis Howard can see the dead. A gift that has done her more harm than good. Having been forced to move into a strange small town because of it, Alexis vows to cut all contact with the world of the dead. It's easy at first, especially since there don't seem to be any ghosts in Casa Nova. That is until a comatose patient of hers shows up as one. No, he's not dead. He's just semi-dead. And he has no idea who he is. Oh, and the police think he's a cold-blooded criminal who's involved in the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl. Believing otherwise, Alexis decides to help the spirit find his identity and becomes embroiled in the search for the missing girl. Her investigation also leads to a meeting with a peculiar cat, who seems to be much older than she looks. Just what exactly is the connection between the three? What kind of a cat gets shot and shows up without so much as a scratch a few days later? More importantly, who is John Doe?

Miguel loved it when more than 60,000 people in the football stands scream his name with pride. The most successful footballer of his time, he is a legend even by the age of 29. Arrogant, Selfish, Narcissist, Rude and Uncouth, he is the favourite of papparazzis and a terrible reality as far as football critics are concerned. At the peak of his career, he enters the world of Italian Football with a record fee. His life was never the same again. Alexander Almaraz, the name that brings the continent to its knees, is the most powerful Mafia Lord there is. The cold-blooded man is known for his callous and violent nature. He also owns a football club in which he was least interested in but still keeps it because it was family owned. That is until he sees Miguel Endrizzi play football for his club.

The winner takes it all, and the loser has to fall. ╱ ORIGINAL

After six years in a progressive French boarding school, eighteen-year-old Lady Alice returns to her family's estate in Surrey, dreading the fate that awaits her-- debutante balls, an arranged marriage, and a life she does not want. She would have preferred to stay in France, teaching and writing love tales rather than living one dictated by others. Once cast aside by her own father and a stepmother, Alice finds their sudden desire for reconciliation hollow. Only her childhood best friend, Michael, Marquess Lovelace, seems like a true comfort. But as she settles back into her former home, something strange begins to happen. A black rabbit, eerily familiar, appears in the shadows-- just like the one that belonged to Edmond, her long-forgotten imaginary friend. And then she meets Count D'Arcy, the enigmatic and elusive neighbour whose presence unsettles her. His eyes, his voice, his very being remind her of Edmond. Could it be him? Or is her mind playing tricks on her? As the social season unfolds, Alice finds herself tangled in a web of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. The past and present blur, forcing her to question what is real, what is illusion, and whether love can exist beyond the bounds of reason. In the haunting halls of her childhood home and under the watchful gaze of Count D'Arcy, Alice must uncover the truth before she loses herself to the unknown. ~~~ Book One of a Duology. Followed by Unravelling Le Comte D'Arcy (coming this autumn).

When grieving Bay Mitchell wakes up, disoriented, in a parking lot at one a.m., he has no recollection of how he got there. His bones ache, his car is smoking, and his windshield is cracked. But it's familiar. So he convinces himself he's intoxicated and walks the short distance to his favorite diner. There, he meets the enigma that is Genesis Edache. She's stunning and overwhelmed, and Bay is fascinated. But it doesn't make sense. Because he met Genesis exactly like this for the first time two years ago. He's irrevocably in love with her. And she's supposed to be dead.

If you're a writer struggling to improve your craft, this book can help. It breaks down the basics of a good story and good writing. It'll also provide a few tips on how to stay motivated. There's no magical formula for instantly likable stories, but you can lay a strong foundation for a future full of writing that fulfills you. Success starts in your head. A blend of helpful tips and "chicken soup" for your writer soul.

At Oakwood Stables, Savannah Sterling and Elsie Eaton are rivals-on course and off. Savannah is fiery, guarded, and fast in the jump-off. Elsie is calm, confident, and impossible to ignore. Competing from local circuits to international arenas, their rivalry fuels wins, jealousy, and tension neither can outride. As forced proximity turns arguments into something deeper, Savannah must face the truth she's been running from-and decide if she's brave enough to let someone claim her heart. Between the Rails is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers show-jumping romance filled with competition, possessiveness, tension, and hard-won vulnerability.

Roman Kerr thought he knew everything about the woman he married. He was wrong. - An entry for Open Novella Contest | Prompt: 28 & 29.

All roads lead to you... even those I took to forget you. ╱ Cover by @swannluvr