Aspiring writer Norah Jacobs needs an escape. In the span of two weeks, her corrupt brother has been jailed for murder and his partner has been hovering on her doorstep, threatening to ruin what little peace she has left. Packing her car, Norah flees the city and goes off the grid, finding refuge in the small coastal town of Bellvale. However, Norah's newfound refuge lands her right in the middle of a power struggle between creatures she thought only existed in fairy tales, and she begins to see that no matter how hard you try to run from your troubles, they seem to have a way of catching up with you... Watty 2014 Winner Haven Copyright © Melissa Lucas 2013 All Rights Reserved. No part of this literary work may be reproduced or used without written consent from the author.

"For over a century, I have lived in secret; hiding in the shadows, alone in the world. Until now. I am a vampire. I shouldn't have come home. I know the risk. But I had no choice. I have to know them." Elektra Gilbert's life had always been seemingly perfect, until the a car accident killed her parents, her world had been destroyed. After that, Elektra thought she knew evil. But nothing compares to the monsters that lurk in the dark. When Stefan Salvatore entered her world, Elektra's life suddenly took a turn for the dark, brooding, and bloodlust. A world she hadn't anticipated. Stefan and Damon, vampire brothers, one good and one evil, both falling in love with the double the brothers fell in love with over 150 years ago. The town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, is getting caught up in a spellbinding web of secrets, passion and terror. [season 1] [book 1 of the stone cold series] cover inspired by elenaseditclass on ig SEQUEL IS NOW PUBLISHED: "PHANTOM"

" I'm a witch" she nodded at my statement " your a witch" she nodded her head. "The whole school is full of Warlocks and Witches" she nodded again, her smile still showed that she was amused. " man this is going to be a long school year" I said in a tired tone, hanging my head

Sixteen-year-old Opal might be everything you hate in a person. She's snobby, conceited, and has more popularity than she knows what to do with in her sunny and densely populated Florida city. In contrast, Jack, nicknamed "Alaska" by Opal in regards to the quiet Alaskan town where he resides, is sweet, caring, and compassionate. The two are complete opposites in almost every way. When Opal is whisked away to some unheard of town in Alaska to spend spring break with her older brother and brand new and annoying stepsister, she is not happy. After all, spring break is a time to tan and lay by the pool, not freeze in the snow as you only get paler. But things get even more complicated when an accident leaves Opal and Jack lost in the middle of nowhere with nothing more than a survival backpack and each other. Though the two were brought together by chance and they disagree on practically everything, they now must rely on each other if they want to get back in one piece. With constant battles being thrown their way that seem nearly impossible to overcome, confessions that are bound to be unleashed, and the blossoming promise of second chances, there is no telling what lies ahead for these two. They only have one mission: find their way back to civilization in time before it's too late.

Ryder McCall was an average teenage girl. She had popularity, great friends, great looks, even great clothes. Her only issues in life seemed to be what ridiculously expensive outfit her best friend Lydia was going to wear, or hmmmm I don't know, maybe the fact she has been in love with her brother's best friend since FOREVER! Too bad he is in love with Lydia. Yeah her life seemed to be a breeze, just typical teenage girl drama.... But that all changed the night her twin brother followed his best friend out into the woods the night before their first day of Sophomore year.... and of course.... they dragged her along for the ride. **Season One**