WATTYS 2016 WINNER Untouchable. Stone. Jewel - these are some of the names used for people who are born with a gemstone at the centre of their forehead. This unfortunate phenomenon cannot be detected before birth, it cannot be prevented, if a family has a Jewelled child, there is only one outcome: Before they're sixteen, they will have to leave human society forever and serve "the Zephyr". Among the Jewels there are those who have it worse. Those who sport clear diamonds on their foreheads, the Undefined. The downtrodden, the unlucky - the doomed. Cello Riles and Syianne Locke are both Undefined. On their sixteenth birthday, they each leave their homes and travel across the country to the Zephyr, attempting to go into service. Though aside from the place, or thing, that will take them from human society forever - what IS the Zephyr? There are only questions promised, only shadowy riddles guaranteed. Yet faced with no other choice they must venture forth and plunge into the unknown - the Zephyr. [A big thanks to @stpolishook for being a wonderful friend and helping me figure out how to write a better synopsis] COVER BY Abyss-of-Crazy

When French Canadian aristocracy and Scottish pride clash, the results can never be predicted. Micara DeMonae, a budding socialite in late 1700's Canada, is entrusted by her father to a Scottish courier to take her down the St. Lawrence. Her money and status me nothing when she is faced by a defiant, handsome Scot determined to bring the young "highness" down a notch. Adventure, though unwanted, awaits as they embark on their journey, and nothing will be the same when they reach their destination.

This is the old version of this story, last updated in 2017, which I have decided to keep on Wattpad for the time being. Please see my profile for the 2020 version- which will be finished! Or click here https://www.wattpad.com/story/210712207-the-other-elizabeth-new-version Upon her brother's death, Elizabeth de Scales learns that she shall become an heiress, at the tender age of seven. Although born into a pro-Lancastrian family, when Elizabeth is sent off to live with Lady Isabel, the sister of the Duke of York, she soon must choose where her loyalties lie. Caught between her Lancastrian blood, and her Yorkist heart, Elizabeth finds herself swiftly growing up amid the Wars of the Roses- and deciding on the sacrifices she must make. By an unexpected twist of fate, she soon finds herself entangled with the enigmatic Wydeville family, and is raised to a status beyond her wildest imagination. However, the closer to the crown, the heavier the price Elizabeth and those dearest to her must pay... This is the untold story of a woman hidden from history, and at the heart of the Cousins' War. © The Other Elizabeth Copyright starz00

To save her family from financial ruin, Annaliese Dawson agrees to marry a stranger. She knows that the arrangement would probably never lead to love, but as the two begin to trust each other, could it be that they have a chance at true love? ***** Matthew Cassidy is a widower baronet with three young children. Convinced that his children deserve a mother, a marriage is promptly arranged between Matthew and Annaliese, a pair that have never met, and are complete opposites. What will it take to bring these two together? They have but one chance to get it right. [[word count: 80,000 - 90,000]] Cover designed by Morgan Sangster

Book II of SEIZE THE DAY, Winner of the 2014 Wattys Instant Addiction Award. If you haven't read Book I, SEIZE THE DAY, please do! There are spoilers ahead! **** Lannie Brackenbury never thought she would be sent on a dangerous quest to save the world. But after she discovered her destiny as a Harbinger, that idea took a drastic twist. Bestowed with abilities that she is still learning to use, Lannie is sent on a journey that will take her across Etheia, where she must negotiate a peace treaty between the magical kingdom of Eremith and the human kingdom of Nor to break the vicious cycle of slavery. But making peace in the world of Etheia is not as easy as it seems. Therin, the bloodthirsty Drakain that ruined Lannie's life, is still moving in the shadows, convincing the world to doubt the existence of the Harbingers. And when a terrifying beast cloaked in darkness attacks Lannie, she realizes that defeating Therin is the least of her worries. Humans and magical creatures are on the brink of another war. This time, it is far more dangerous than Lannie could ever have imagined. There is a dark force at work that is bent on destroying not only Nor, but Eremith as well. And it will take everything that Lannie has to stop it. ---- Cover: Model © Ylenia Manganelli via PrincessandDragon.deviantart.com; Background © Sean & Ashlie Nelson via AshenSorrow.deviantart.com; edited by me

The SECOND book of the award-winning series THE FATES: a saga of three mortal girls who also happen to be mythical goddesses... and the all-powerful directors of human destiny. The series alternates between their modern-day drama and their epic adventures across world history! ** SPOILERS ahead – please proceed only if you have read Book I ** Since coming down to earth, the Fates have changed. Their lives are twined with mortal threads upon the Loom. Clotho has felt love and loss; Lachesis has faced fears and found new hope; Atropos has been fighting darkness, in the world and in her soul. As primordial Chaos urges them, all three must fight on against the darkness in the heart of humankind, to strive to save their mother from impending doom. Thousands of years later, in 2015, three mortal girls are on the verge of fateful self-discovery. Cloe, Lacey, and Atria have all arrived in Greece, where they've crossed paths with one another—and with a mysterious grey-eyed woman whose presence in their lives may have awakened certain powers. Amidst heart-stopping love triangles and other twists and turns, the Fates will find that they have much to learn about their true identities, abilities, and interwoven destinies. ~~~~~~~~~~ Join the Fates and all their lovers, friends, and foes as they embark on the second installment of this star-crossed journey across space and time! Much luv as always to all my dear Fatefuls—and for any new folks out there, a warm welcome to the big, happy #Fateful family :D Note: Book I of The Fates is available at http://www.wattpad.com/story/14913477-the-fates-book-i-2014-watty-award-winner [PG-13 for adult language, non-graphic sexual content, mature themes]

THEN: At age thirteen Logan Stanfield already knew about bad timing-- his parents got divorced, he moved to a new town, and was forced to start his life over again from scratch. But when he walked into the classroom that first day and laid eyes on Maisy Jacobs, he immediately fell under her spell. But their's was a story of missed opportunities and bad timing, that is until... NOW: Maisy Jacobs never thought she'd be stepping foot back in her old home town, she left it all behind for a reason, and she certainly never expected to see Logan Stanfield again. She still remembered that night that they kissed; it was the night that changed everything forever. But that was then...

Peter Pan is a boy who lives adventures that other kids can only dream of. Lilith Mallory is a stubborn teenager who recently left her home and travelled to the other side of the world. How are the two connected? In the small town of NewCastle, Ireland, Lilith finds herself making friends faster than expected. For example, the Darling siblings who live down the road. Another example? The mysterious boy who appeared at her window one night. In a tale filled with pirates, mermaids, fairies, and Lost Boys, you never know what surprises could come next. Peter Pan is interested by Lilith, but in the end, will this mere interest turn out to be something else? Or will Neverland forever be trapped in a state of darkness. Read 'Again In Neverland' by Oncers4life (author of hit story 'Pandemonium') to find out ⭐ Copyright 2014 © | Oncers4life | All rights reserved