Dekker Johnson thought it would help heal the world of 2050 from The Breaking when he sold his algorithm that cracks any code or firewall on the planet. And his wife was murdered for it. Now an armed security detail protects him as he moves from one resort destination to another. But when a new member of the security detail is replaced, Dekker is forced to deal with something he's not comfortable with--and AI unit. He quickly find that things are not always what they seem in the new world if AI and quantum computing. The One Within is a near-future, science fiction, urban fantasy short story based in my Soul Jumpers series--a series I have yet to write. It explores the consequences of AI in the new world. BONUS DISCUSSION Also, periodically, I'll be posting chapters after the story's ending which will discuss the dangers of AI. Everyone's encouraged to join in on the discussion if you care to weigh in on the topic. AI is a dangerous venture, which is exactly why we see people like Elon Musk very uneasy about its development.

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[EDITING SOON - DRAFT for AUDIO] An epic fantasy tale of a young girl, without voice, rejected and lost in the mountains of a recovering post-apocalyptic world. Qello Orkin wants to survive to find her family alive, but alone, discovers a shift in dimensions has produced new sensitivities in all that is seen and felt. The people she hides from trade legends, and their gifts bring new adventures in magic and understanding of the animal and natural worlds. Follow along on iTunes, these chapters from "Yellowhair", in the Dragonfly Elf series, that the elves from Hole in the Woods have been busy sneaking out into the world for you to read and now also--to listen. Subscribe to receive notifications when each new podcast episode comes out at: http://storiesfromholeinthewoods.book2pod.com/ or on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and GooglePlay. Each chapter will be shared here on Wattpad, before the podcast episode is released. The human narrated version will hopefully be out in November, 2019. Meantime, be warned--being that they are not human--Teiira-neer and the elves might have a slightly different way of pronouncing words or reading the story. You may hear and see an ever so 'slightly' different version on Wattpad and in the audio podcast. Forgive this. Please help to write better stories, by sharing your positive help & warm feedback. Tell the elves what you love most in each of these chapters! Thank you for following Yellowhair, in her earliest adventures. Cheers ≈ Wezley

Hope Smith would not describe herself as outgoing. Deep down, she knew that her life was ruled by her fears, but things were about to change. She had just graduated high school, suffered through her parents divorce and made what she thought was a simple decision to go camping, alone. Little did she know that this trip would challenge her heart and change her life. Would it be for the better? She would need to confront her past regrets, let go of her fears and become unguarded. Running into Ethan Thompson was the last thing on her mind...until she did. Could he be just what she needed? ***** This story is part of a series: Guarded Hope - book one Waiting for Hope - book two ( not a sequal but written from a different POV) Hope Unguarded - book three (chapters will be posted starting November 2016) Let me start by saying that this is the first story I have ever written. Therefore I honestly believe it is not my best work. Don't get me wrong, it's good if I do say so myself. I've heard from many of you that you enjoyed it, liked it and even loved it, which makes me happier than you could know. All that is to say that my writing has really improved since starting this story January of 2016 and I can see my progression. I hope you enjoy this, especially after I just dissed my own work!!

Ethan Thompson had been pining for Hope Smith, a girl who barely knew he existed, for the last 5 years. He only saw her a few days each year, and just when he was ready to make his move, she was gone. After a senseless tragedy Ethan had given up, that's when Hope came back. Was his wait finally over? This book is part of a series: Guarded Hope (book one) Waiting for Hope (book two) Hope Unguarded - book three (chapters will be posted starting November 2016) This is a second look at Guarded Hope from Ethan's POV. If you want to read Hope's POV, you can read it here: http://my.w.tt/UiNb/bL2mh7NrVt

Amber has a secret, one that she hates. When the school bad boy finds out, she realizes he isn't who he seems to be. Garrett is hiding something. When he runs into Amber, he knows his past has caught up to him. Matt can do no wrong in the eyes of most of the student body. When Garrett steps in, his world starts to fall apart. Who knew a confrontation behind the cafeteria would tangle their lives together, changing everyone in the process. Nothing would ever be the same when they realize, there's more than this... *** This is the first book in the Fallbrook Hills series which can be read as a standalone. Fallbrook Hills: (Jefferson High) Not Quite Enough - April & Nico More Than This - Amber & Garrett (Fallbrook University) All There Is - Hannah & Matt All It Took - Jeff & Allison 🥈Second place winner for the Cliche Crunching Contest 🥈Silver Award for the TEEN FIC awards - romance category 🥉Third place winner for First Blood of the Sanguine Awards - teen Fiction category Nominated for The Fiction Awards

"As soon as you believe you are a monster is when you become one." After many years of war, the kingdom of Edria is finally in an era of peace--peace obtained by one thing and one thing only. A deal. King Regol has made a deal with the devil, or rather, a beast. A monster. Or so he claims. When he uses the deal for his own advantage, he threatens a girl named Zara, who has had everything but her family taken away. Zara is ordered to kill the beast Regol made a deal with, unbenownst to her that the deal even exists. When her attempt fails, she is left with two choices: to never go back home, or to learn from the beast so she can take back what is hers. She faces dangers on the castle grounds she thought were only stories; magic, creatures that kill a person in a single puff of air, and lastly, the beast, who can barely control the darkness that has buried itself in him for years. The longer she is on the castle grounds, however, the more she realizes everything is more than it seems... ...and that she has a power she could only dream about. **** A retelling of Beauty and the Beast Wonderful cover by @nicegirlsreadbooks Highest rank: #1 in Fantasy #4 in Adventure

Two lands, one much richer than the other. A betrothal is suggested. Wolfe and Raven are to be married, or at least that is what Sparrow believes when she arrives to wish her sister well. The betrothal is broken and Sparrow is bound by honour to find another solution to unite the two lands. An offer is given but she is too stubborn to accept. But she may have met her match. Wolfe will do anything to get his own way. Their story is only just beginning... 28/12/16 #2 highest rating (Book One of the Honour series)

Using powers can age you, kill you...or drive you mad. Ian Sharp knows none of this when his destructive powers wreck his house near Denver and nearly kill his sister...because no one knows powers exist. He's forced on the run the day before graduation as the ruthless Hunters of a vicious shadow government track him down. Soon, he finds himself in a hidden, underground city built by giants before the great flood. A city full of people with special abilities. But Ian is drawn to the only one without powers-Abby Pierce. Just when the two are growing closer, a Hunter spy frames Ian for murder, getting him exiled. Ian must risk his sanity and depend on an insane teleporting monk to help him find the city again before Abby falls victim to cold-blooded murder. ----- The science, archaeology, theology, and history in the Winter's Edge series are real, except in regard to the direct backstory of the two fictitious underground city. Little-known truths about the world are exposed in the book series with solid, irrefutable evidence from mainstream scientific researchers. Book one gives the readers one large dose of this, but the future novels in the series will truly leave the readers speechless. Told through the eyes of Ian Sharp and Abby Pierce, Winter's Edge is an action adventure urban fantasy for teens and adults alike. Whether it's mystery, twists, a love story, deep philosophical discussion, humor, or loads of tension you're seeking, Winter's Edge delivers it all in a serious yet sometimes hilarious package. ----- [#152 Highest rank in Adventure] [Winter's Edge Series Book 1: This book is fully written, but only one chapter a week will be posted on Fridays and a bonus chapter from time to time, as well.] I'm very responsive to comments, so let me know what you think! #Badassreads #InToAction #grownupreads #teenreads #rebelwars #EWA2018 #YourTrulyAwards

Betrothed to the King. Cursed since birth. All her life, Carissa's been betrothed to a man she's never met and inflicted with a curse she's never seen. Tired of waiting for her betrothed at 18, she flees to forge her own destiny and discover love, but she soon discovers the curse is indeed real and its effects dangerous. She suddenly finds herself in need of the savior she never wanted. But will he be able to see past her curse to love the girl within? Gorgeous cover by @solidarity_ Updated Wednesday and Friday at 4pm CST.