One of the winners of the Once Upon Now contest! Feet Aren't Made for Walking will be renamed Truth Be Told and will be published by Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, on October 11, 2016 in the Once Upon Now Anthology! ---------------------------- Leo Clark is having a really bad day. He's been transported into a topsy-turvy alternate universe (not a good thing when your mom's expecting you home for dinner), he's recently acquired wooden extremities and is physically incapable of telling a lie (an even worse thing when you pride yourself on not sharing your emotions), and his little sister has been kidnapped, mistaken for the lost princess of the Land of Pittsborough (the worst thing of all because...please refer back to the part about Mom making dinner). In order to save his sister and find a way home, Leo will have to confront an evil queen who lives in an office cubicle, a few mice with horrible fashion sense, and a girl with green skin and webbed toes (but hey, at least she's kind of cute). And he'll have to do it all before the clock strikes midnight or risk being trapped in Pittsborough forever. Now if only he could figure out how to walk on his wooden feet... --------------------------- This short story is a modern day fairytale mashup, partially inspired by Pinocchio, The Frog Prince, and many others. Enjoy!

[EXCERPT - FIRST 5 CHAPTERS] THE FULL BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN STORES AND ONLINE! Never trust a guy in spandex. In Abby Hamilton's world, superheroes do more than just stop crime and save cats stuck in trees - they also drink milk straight from the carton and hog the television remote. Abby's older brother moonlights as the famous Red Comet, but without powers of her own, following in his footsteps has never crossed her mind. That is, until the city's newest vigilante comes bursting into her life. After saving Abby from an attempted mugging, Morriston's fledgling supervillain Iron Phantom convinces her that he's not as evil as everyone says - and that their city is under a vicious new threat. As Abby follows him deeper into their city's darkest secrets, she comes to learn that heroes can't always be trusted, and sometimes it's the good guys who wear black.

The official-unofficial sequel to THE SUPERVILLAIN AND ME! (SPOILERS inside for those who haven't read the first book! The first 5 chapters of book 1 can be found on my profile, as well as links to order a finished copy from any of your favorite retailers!)

This is an excerpt from Kelsey Keating's second published novel. The first 11 chapters will be available. A stolen crown. An unbreakable friendship. One big mess in the making. When Princess Cecily Degalt travels south to wed a prince she's never met, she's ushered into a strange new world alongside her best friend and bodyguard, Rory Castille. With an MIA fiancé, his handsome twin brother, and a kidnapping gone wrong, life in Myrzel isn't quite what Cecily expected. Rory will do anything to keep Cecily from harm--but when Rory's darkest secret comes between her and Cecily, the greatest danger to the princess might be Rory herself. Torn apart for the first time, each girl will have to think like the other as she faces not only the darkness of Fangralee Forest, but a dangerous enemy closer to home. A Stolen Crown is the second novel in the Stolen Royals series - a tale of magic, intrigue, and the power of true friendship.

NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND E-BOOK This is a 10-chapter sample of a published novel. A stolen kiss. An unstable curse. One big mess in the making. Derric Harver never expected to amount to anything more than the palace stableboy, but when Princess Maria's curse keeps her from accepting a prince's proposal, she turns to him for help, and he doesn't dare refuse. With the help of a lady's maid and a prince, Derric and Maria embark on a dangerous adventure to find the sorceress who cast the curse. Along the way they battle monsters, make friends, and discover new truths about themselves--not to mention the undeniable chemistry between them. Reaching their destination won't be easy, but the true danger lies in the truths they've fought for years to hide. A Stolen Kiss is the first in the Stolen Royals Series--an adventure with magical creatures, dangerous lies, and being true to the power within.

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. Phoenix Knight is one of the last remaining guardians in Braskey. Born to keep peace and defend the weak, Phoenix has spent her sixteen years hidden away with an adoptive family that is nowhere near as simple as it seems. Hiding away has her itching to embrace her true identity as a guardian, but when tragedy strikes, she'll be forced down a path she never thought to take. Armed with her wit and a heart full of hope, Phoenix will set out to change everything: from the lowest serving girl right up to the king who sits on the throne. Before she can face the king and his dark sorceress, Phoenix will have to get past a former friend and now her greatest enemy. The strongest leader ever to rise in the King's Army. Commander Eric Lee.

We all know the story of how Hercules fell on Earth, was raised by mortals, became a hero and married Megara. But, did you, know Hercules actually ha a sister? Her name is Millenia. She came to Earth with him and took care of him. She's his older sister. And she wasn't nearly killed by Hades when she was a baby because she was never destined to destroy him. Only to be his favourite niece, which she is. But now, at the age of 1782 years old (she's immortal. She was born born back when the titans were still terrorising everybody, back before fire was discovered), she gets a little brother and is taken on the trip of the century If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/user/Hannah_Hatter Thank you.

THIS STORY IS NOT FINISHED AND WILL NOT BE FINISHED. READ WITH CAUTION "A cupcake won't save you now, Princess." His smirk filled me with anger and adrenaline, allowing me to grab the cupcake to my right. "You know, I think you need to sweeten up a bit." With that, I smashed a glittery pumpkin Oreo cupcake into his sneering face. --- Maggie Clion is your average teenage girl with an odd affinity for baking. Unfortunately, her talented skills in wielding a mixer and a spatula have yet to stop her high school bullies from torturing her. She plans to spend most of her senior year hiding from them while hiding her bruises from her family. When she finds out that the girl who loves to torture her the most is dating one of the toughest boys in the grade, Maggie knows that this year she's going to be in for one hell of a ride. Jacob, Carter, and Ben Calister are well known in the town for stirring up trouble. The three egotistical brothers do what they want because they know from history that with their good looks and well-known smirks, no one can deny them. When one of them befriends Maggie, a girl who is wrapped up in more secrets then they are, he decides to make her his senior year project. But with the Calister's reputation, none of them are going to gain her trust anytime soon. With her protective sister back in town, three brothers who are determined to find out what she's hiding, and the bullying at school Maggie is starting to doubt whether or not she will make it out of this school year alive. Sweets aren't going to make this situation go away anytime soon. Well, where there's a whisk, there's a way. Copyright © Cinnamon1301 Disclaimer: This book is a rough draft and has many grammar and spelling mistakes. It contains mild violence, some foul language, and a somewhat cliche plot line. This book is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is coincidental.

17 year old Violet and 18 year old Conner have finally reached their senior year in High School. This isn't such a big deal for Violet, being a consistent honer student. Conner however, having had a record of poor efforts and a year stayed back in middle school, it was a big accomplishment. Violet has only ever heard of Conner once, when hearing gossip of the kid who 'failed a year of middle school' and Conner only ever saw Violets name once, when he decided to check out the honorable mention board in the school's main office. The first Senior trip of the year isn't exactly the most memorable; the Radley Museum of Fine Arts. When Violet and Conner make the decision to go, rather than stay a day in a stingy classroom, they have no idea what they are getting themselves into. What would you do if everyone you knew suddenly vanished from the world, the only other person left on earth was a polar opposite stranger? Why is every day the same as the last, the only difference being Conner and Violet themselves? Violet and Conner may have been preparing for college, but neither of them were prepared to be left alone against mother nature and the soil  under their feet. Along the journey they will run into many problems, speed bumps, and feelings that were never expected to happen. But like they always say, expect the unexpected right?

Daughter4254 used to think life in a community where art, music and names are outlawed would suffocate her creative spirit. Now that she’s rotting in a prison cell, she’s not sure her dying mother made the right choice when she entrusted her with the secrets of rebellion. Prison has given her plenty of time to relive every mistake and lose all hope. Her next stop is the MindWipe. Then she meets Thomas, a fellow inmate, who tells her stories of the mythical mountain colonies where people have names and the arts thrive. Together they plot an escape, knowing if they fail, they will die. Or worse, their consciousness will be taken by the MindWipe, leaving their bodies free for the government to use. When nothing goes as planned, Daughter4254 must choose between using her mother's secret to better the world she hates, or following Thomas to the quiet life of freedom she has always craved.