For Satyr Thepa Fox, the world of Sainta has been at war for as long as she can remember. Savage beasts ravage the land, and the once-strong alliance of the five nations is crumbling under the growing horde's onslaught. As resources dwindle and conscription claims every able body, Thepa is no exception. Leaving the only family she has ever known, she becomes the first-ever female Captain of the Goldale Guard, though the path ahead is far from easy. Self-doubt gnaws at her resolve; her sister Rory harbors a dangerous secret that threatens to unravel their bond; a new threat emerges from the shadows, and the weight of her birthright pulls her toward an inescapable destiny. Torn between duty and family, Thepa tries to find her place as she navigates treacherous battles, understands her sister, and confronts her own heritage to forge a future. I intend to post this on Royal Road as well. I give myself permission under my Royal Road user name: jpsuchecki

Hayley is a paediatric registrar specialising in cardiology, a hopeless workaholic, and-after nearly two years of being chronically single-perfectly content with her unfulfilling love life. Her best friend (and cousin), Becca, disagrees. Determined to find Hayley someone special before she leaves the country, Becca takes matters into her own hands and sets up one last blind date. Aksel is a professional footballer returning to England, ready to step into the striker position currently held by his childhood best friend, Theo. That is, when Theo leaves for Argentina after marrying Becca. Yes, their best friends are moving across the world together, leaving Hayley and Aksel to figure out what comes next. For Hayley, their first meeting is just another stupid blind date Becca forced her into. For Aksel? Their first meeting happened fifteen years ago.

Nicole lands her dream job at Bloomwell, a glossy, woman-run wellness company that sells supplements, weight loss pills, and the promise of a better life. The office feels more like a luxury retreat than a workplace, with endless perks designed to keep employees happy, loyal, and inside. But when Nicole starts noticing small things that don't add up, her coworkers respond with unsettling positivity, almost like they're afraid of something. As Nicole digs deeper, people who ask questions start vanishing. A flirtatious, wealthy coworker draws her into a dangerous, addictive relationship just as she realizes Bloomwell is watching her more closely than it should. To survive, Nicole will have to outthink a force she barely understands, and decide how far she's willing to go to burn her dream job to the ground. *****Complete*****

Declan Chase is about to start the life of his dreams, with a promising career in plastic surgery and a supermodel-with-two-Harvard-degrees fiancée. All that stands in the way is one last month of med school, and a secret that could ruin everything. Callahan Perrin is a young prodigy with a troubled past. Famous since childhood for her unique art, her gift is also her curse. She's got every reason to be happy. A new exhibit that's getting rave reviews. A starring role in her own wildly popular reality TV show. So what is she doing in Belmont Springs Psychiatric Hospital, days after an overdose that might have been intentional? When Dec is assigned to be Callie's med student, neither one of them wants to be there. She's looking to get out of Belmont as fast as possible. He's counting down the days to graduation and his wedding. So what if they share a slightly warped sense of humor, or get so wrapped up in conversation that hours feel like minutes? Forget chemistry. Romance is off limits. After all, who would be crazy enough to fall in love in a psych ward? **Content / Trigger Warning: this story contains scenes of drug use, including an overdose, as well as suicidal ideation (Chapters 4 and 31). Sorry if that's a dealbreaker for some, and I certainly understand! -- Copyright ©️ [2025 by Gray Martin] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without written permission from the author, except as permitted by U.S. Copyright law. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this work are fictional.