THANK YOU, Wattpad, for the HQ Love Watty Award! Concept: A mysterious young woman flees from her troubled past only to discover it is impossible to escape THE SECRET that haunts her. *PLEASE NOTE: This story was originally inspired by the movie "Sleeping With the Enemy". * * * * * "I would never, Steven," she promised, turning away from him in an attempt to protect herself. "I know you wouldn't," he screamed. Cupping her chin in his hand, he forced her to look at him. "Because I would kill you." His words hung heavy in the air. Sarah's heart sank into her stomach. No matter how many times she'd heard the menacing phrase, she could never get used to it. It had the same affect on her as the first time he'd thrown the ugly words in her face. The familiar sting of bile rose in her throat, and she knew she would deplete the contents of her stomach once she was locked in the safety of their master bath. 'If I make it through this time,' she agonized. Her biggest fear was that one day he would really lose his temper with her. Who knew what would happen then? *This story is an unedited first draft. Top Ranks: Action #1, Mystery and Thriller #1 *This story contains scenes of abuse and may be disturbing to some readers. While the characters are fictional, domestic violence is a serious issue that many people across the world face. If you or someone you know is the victim of abuse, please seek help immediately. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

If you love THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, DIVERGENT and HARRY POTTER, checkout HOURGLASS. Everyone assumed Jasmine was a typical, confused teenager craving to belong in a world she did not understand. Nathan, an odd guy with superpowers, winds up on her porch after the untimely death of her mother. One seemingly innocuous event changes everything. Caught in unfamiliar territory, Jasmine has no idea that she was about to embark on a chilling journey she never knew existed. Family secrets hidden for centuries begin to unravel, and she wonders if the life she knew and thought she had was merely a facade. As the sheltered teenager searches for the truth, she begins to question her sanity and realizes that she is on a path of darkness that few ever experience. She finds the introduction to the other side mysterious, captivating, and even addicting. But soon realizes that an unspeakable evil lurks inside. With deaths occurring all around her, she is forced to decide whom she can trust and how she will survive in the world of deceit, mysticism, and passion. *UPDATING ON TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS*

The Dragon Oracles THE NEW EPIC FANTASY SAGA A continent on the brink of war. A journey to save a kingdom. Forced onto a path he does not wish to follow, a young man finds himself the focus of ancient powers. When Gialyn accompanies his father on a dangerous trek across their homeland, he attracts the gaze of an ancient dragon. The dragon offers Gialyn power, but the price may prove too much to bear. Meanwhile, Brea, the Dragon Guardian, has plans of her own. With the power of her dragon charges, she summons an ancient warrior to aid in their cause. But will this powerful being help them, or add itself to their growing list of enemies? http://geni.us/B014LXVQP4/