Desperate for a break from her demanding job, Lilith is convinced to check into the Wellness Center for a week. Curious as to how effective the center is, she decides to keep a diary while she's there. As Lilith's week at the Wellness Center draws to a close, however, she is suddenly told that she is too "diseased" to leave. Her stay is extended, and her treatments are enhanced. Slowly, Lilith starts to see a darker side of the Wellness Center.

Lost in her thoughts, Aria turned quickly. Losing her footing, she started to drop the box. Arms quickly caught the box, steadying it in her hands and steadying her. "Watch it, Red," an irritated voice mumbled. She glanced over and saw the owner of the bothered voice and found herself tilting her head upwards, making the sun glare in her eyes. ************************************ Hi everyone! This is my completed rendition of a modern spin on The Little Red Riding Hood. It is inspired by the fairy tale making it have similarities but it unique in its own way in relation to high school dramatics and love affairs. It is written for the #OnceUponNow contest and I'm really excited to share this with all of you! Hope you enjoy xx-Elle #1 in OnceUponNow

Leaving behind everything she's ever known, Emilee enters a world of high glamour and even higher stakes. The new freedom that comes with being a part of the Famoux is intoxicating, but behind the perfect image lies an ugly truth - being popular is a matter of life or death. ***** Out of the wreckage of environmental collapse, the country of Delicatum emerged. Its most popular celebrities are the Famoux, uniquely beautiful stars of a reality TV show called the Fishbowl. In a world still recovering from catastrophe, they provide a 24/7 distraction. Sixteen-year-old Emilee Laurence is obsessed with the Famoux - they provide a refuge from her troubled home life and the bullies at school. When she receives an unimaginable offer to become a member herself, she takes it. But soon she realizes that fame can be deadly... Content and trigger warning: This story depicts mental health issues and contains scenes of violence. [[word count: 350,000-400,000 words]]

*Written in 2014* Book One in the Darien Grace Chronicles He was my siren song and all other melodies just seemed to pale in comparison.