WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION Everyone knew Clara was in love with Griffin, the most popular and perfect kid at school - so no one understands why her older sister, Emily, murdered him. ***** Golden boy Griffin Tomlin is found dead, floating in his pool, the morning after his family's Labor Day party. Clara Portfield's older sister, Emily, is arrested for his murder. No one knows why she killed him - except for Clara. The mystery is uncovered in dual timelines: In the present, Clara, burdened by a heavy secret, struggles with the aftermath of the murder. And In a series of flashbacks, the events that brought Clara, Emily and Griffin together are revealed: a crush, an obsession and a shocking twist. (𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬) 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐔𝐋𝐓

Random short stories based upon whatever ideas I get really. Just practice for me-as an author,and to get used to my characters. All characters are created and developed by me. All stories are written by me unless otherwise said. ^.^

The search for a light in the darkness of the world.

Off the coast of Northern Ireland lies a secret that could change the course of history if the wrong people discover it. In 1943, tucked away from the turmoil of World War II, Rathlin Island is rife with old rumors about a violent storm and a vanished woman. When Eden O'Doherty stumbles upon a mysterious book and releases a burst of magic, those rumors about her mother start to seem like more than just baseless gossip. But her father's silence on the topic of her mother's disappearance leaves Eden desperate for answers. The only other person with knowledge seems unwilling-or too afraid-to speak. Aidan McMalley dreams of joining Britain's Royal Air Force to escape the bullies of his hometown and help with the war effort, but feels a competing urge to stay and protect his siblings from their abusive father-not to mention that he can't imagine leaving Eden. But when Eden plunges headfirst into danger and a stranger arrives on the island asking too many probing questions, Aidan realizes that he might not get to choose between the fight against Hitler and his struggle against bullies; the war might be coming straight to his doorstep. Torn apart by a cruel twist of fate, Eden and Aidan must navigate these dangerous secrets on their own. As their worlds slowly unravel, choices made in the past threaten to turn the tide of the war in the present. And with a new enemy rising just below the surface, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice in order to protect what they love. ____________________________________________________________________________________ An original story with themes centering around abuse and neglect, abandonment, friendship, and family. Current word count: [57,838] Awards: Best Leading Character: 2nd place (Shadow City Awards)

Two stubborn-headed royals. One enemy bent on slowly destroying them. The only solution? Marriage, of course. But the moment James and Liliana meet, each hold grudges against the other, and they do not realize that their own attitudes are being used against them. Draken is determined to end the royalty in every painful way possible. When a long-expected war finally rages, things get much more dangerous. Riding on their final hope, it appears that the kingdoms are destined for destruction. Will Liliana's skills in combat and James' fiery heart be enough to withstand Draken's menacing grip? 1st book in The Crowns of Crecidia series. Watty Awards 2012 runner up in Historical Fiction.

This week of camp wasn't about me -- it was about these kids, and doing whatever it took to allow them to make memories that, for once, wouldn't hurt.