"How dare you bring me aboard this ship without so much as telling me what you are?" She yelled. Kincade let out a smug grin, one that infuriated Astryd even more. She took a few more steps toward him so that they were mere feet apart. He looked down at a doubloon he was holding and slowly turned it over in his hands as he spoke. "I saw a troubled woman in a sailor's pub, obviously hiding from the royal guards. Surely you must have gotten yourself into a sticky situation. And you don't expect me to assume what you are?" Astryd fumbled for words. What was he getting at? He lifted his head to look her in the eyes. "You're a thief and now a sailor. You know what that makes you, sweetheart?" "I am not a..." she shouted, but she stumbled at the last word. She pointed her finger in Kincade's face and whispered, "pirate." -------------------------------------------- I would like to acknowledge Thompson Editing Services, who is responsible for being my editor and proofreader for this book as well as an amazing writing mentor. I own the story as well as all of the characters inside it. This book is copyrighted to me. I own the book cover art (illustrated by myself) but I do not own any of the images featured throughout the story. Highest rankings: #1 in Sailor, #1 in Sailing, and #10 in Pirate This is the first draft. This story is currently in the process of being edited.

"What?" Facing him boldly, I came before him. "Why take me and Blake in? Two strangers you don't even know? Is this for publicity? 'Cause if it is-" He reached over slowly and took hold of my trembling hand. His smile grew at the sight then he squeezed it gently. The warmth he shared brought calmness. "Rarity," he put his nose against mine. "Is it alright if somebody just wants to be kind to you? Do you need an explanation for everything?" ••••• This isn't your average boy meets girl, girl falls for boy story. Rarity has been a runaway for as long as she can recall with her small partner Blake. These two are very different, each has their own opinion on Navy Night. Blake admires the hero's bravery. Rarity can't stand his stupid smile. What doesn't help is Blake and her get caught by the hero on one of their late night scavenging adventures. Facing jail time, Navy works a deal with the police: The two must live with his alter ego until stable on their feet. Even though Rarity hates the idea, she goes along with it not knowing that just maybe she was holding out for this annoying hero.

* 2017 WATTY WINNER!* Blurb: Humans are at the top of the food chain and always have been. But what if they weren't? What if another took our place and decided to raise and exploit us as we have every other animal on earth? Welcome to a world after humanity... No one is exactly certain where the sibla came from. Some say they evolved from humans long ago, slowly taking power as their numbers increased. Taller, stronger, and longer-lived, than homo sapiens it isn't too hard to imagine. Now humans must face a reality in which they are no more than animals, domesticated beasts bred for their master's various needs and hungers. Rachel Turner is only eight years old. Born in Demin, one of the last remaining free human settlements on earth, she has never been forced to face the reality of life under a sibla Master, living a carefree existence in her hidden village. Magnus Kendrick is a sibla farmer with a sizable estate on which he raises all manner of livestock, from chickens, to sheep, to...humans. He is also the man destined to purchase Rachel's life. *Warning: This book contains a certain degree of gore and disturbing themes Beautiful cover by @my_fairytale 2016 Fright Fest Gold Winner Cryptic's Choice 2017 WATTY Winner ( Story Smiths category) *All Rights Reserved

Headless bodies start appearing in the streets, so cunning Detective Rashida Heyes and her partner have to stop the killer to prevent the apocalypse ***** After bodies start appearing in the middle of the streets, hollowed and headless, Detective Rashida Heyes and her partner, Travis Virgil, are given the case. However, once they dig deeper, meeting the emotionally broken Victor Eccelstone, and realize how heavily the church is involved, Rashida has to acknowledge that this case might be bigger than she had ever imagined. These crimes aren't the act of one man - they're the beginning of the end of the world [[Winner of the 2017 Wattys Storysmith Award]] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

Everyone knows the rules of growing up. Once you're eighteen things become clearer, childhood problems melt away, and you're ready to go out and conquer the world. You're now an adult. You can look your parents in the eye as equals. Officially, you're on your own, and now you'll only look back fondly at what you once were, an immature child still learning about life. Or so you'd think. Jake is a young adult who grew up with the support of his family, especially his mother, Elaine. Though he experienced some rough patches as a child and fitting in was a constant challenge, she's been there for him. But it's time for Jake to "grow up" and for him, that means no longer needing his family. It turns out that life without them is a far greater struggle than he ever imagined. Living independently is hard, but admitting it is even harder. Join this true story of conflict and heart-pounding moments, as both mother and son explore the concept of parenting as a lifelong commitment.

Steph is confused. She finds herself in a strange camp surrounded by people who claim to be her family (on the godly side) when only yesterday she was enjoying her best friend's lacrosse game. She thought things wouldn't be much weirder than this. She was wrong. Then came the pain of knowing that everyone she everyone she knew that have disappeared might have been a trick of the mist. The more days she stayed at this camp the more her life get twisted. Paige is cursed. Ever since when she was little, her life was a series of unfortunate events. She was a beacon to a whole lot of bad luck and it would likely end up her getting hurt. Paige 'unintentionally' destroy every relationship she ever have. Then when she found out about Camp Half Blood, she met someone who should have been dead. Zac thinks he'll commit suicide. Waking up with people staring at you was not weird but knowing you're a demigod would drive you insane. Plus, the horrible gift his dad gave him which was said to be the cause of his death. Zac tried to convince himself that the gift adds up to his 'ladies charm' but ended up killing the idea when he met Rachel. Leo thought of giving up. After the great fight with Gaea, he was still the seventh wheel. He was starting to think that Piper's mom (Aphrodite) cursed him. No one dared to date the 'hot' guy who saved the world. But the arrival of Steph was the final straw. Steph destroyed their relationship even before it started. But he couldn't shake the feelings out. But then again maybe it's Aphrodite messing with his feelings. Follow the story of 3 friends and a familiar character as they journey to another world that they taught that only ceased to exist in the books. Join them in their thrilling adventure in grammargypsy's first book of the The Gaelic Prodigy Trilogy.

June is just another normal person. You know, the kind that graduate high school at 15 and finish college at 18. June became a CSI to help her city and if she's lucky, catch the man who murdered her parents when she was just 6 years old. She's 22 and doing what any twenty something person would be doing, solving crimes and binge watching nextflix. (Okay maybe just that second one) That is, until she is struck by lightning one night and put into a coma. She wakes up 9 months later, but she's changed. Once and a lifetime opportunities only strike once. Highest ranking: #159 in science fiction 4/1/17 Highest ranking: #279 in science fiction 3/30/17 Highest ranking: #303 in science fiction 3/27/17 DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FLASH FAN FICTION. I GET INSPIRATION FROM THE SHOW BUT ALL THE CHARACTERS AND PLOT BELONG TO BE. THERE WILL BE SIMILARITIES.

A standalone novel set in the Astronomicon Universe. ( REVAMPED in 2016 ) In 2078, whilst working the Trojan asteroid cloud, Captain Taylor and the crew of the deep space mining vessel Icarus discover a mysterious prototype ship left adrift in space by a catastrophic failure. Battling the dangers of the asteroid field, the Icarus crew attempt to rescue the survivors of the stricken ship. Meanwhile, a vessel from Earth is coming to deal with the damaged prototype but with a conflicting agenda. After unwittingly discovering the bizarre secret of the prototype vessel, the crew of the Icarus end up fighting for their very survival. This standalone sci-fi novel is set in the epic Astronomicon Universe and will appeal to fans of Science Fiction and Thrillers alike. Please don't forget to vote on any chapters you enjoy. Every single vote matters and they really do make a difference! It's an effortless way to show your appreciation for my efforts. Also, if you're enjoying my work, PLEASE let your friends, family and followers know about it. It's a great way to say thank you! :)

Twelve-year-old Carmen has a secret: she can talk to her cat Grim. But the powerful Brotherhood has banned pets, and the penalty is death. Ward is the most wanted boy in the world. The only thing standing between him and the hangman's noose is master criminal Saint Nick. In exchange for Nick's protection, Ward must find the long-lost horn called the Oliphant, said to have the power to wake legendary beings known as the Sleepers, whom Nick believes can aid him in his guerilla war against the Brotherhood. This leads Ward to Carmen, whose family has a long and mysterious association with the Oliphant. Ward and Carmen are soon hot on the trail of the horn, but the Brotherhood are closing in on Carmen's family. Ward and Carmen realise that waking the Sleepers may be the only thing that can save Carmen's parents from certain death. If only they knew how. FOR READERS WHO LIKED Scarlett & Browne - Jonathan Stroud Fly By Night - Frances Hardinge His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman

BOOK 1 // Human Error (COMPLETE) BOOK 2 // Human Instinct (IN PROGRESS) *NOW OPTIONED FOR A TV SHOW* "Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness engineered right into their DNA." - William Shakespeare, 1602 (adapted for BioPlus) Astrid Oxford is not normal. Two hundred years into the future, society is recovering from global collapse, and genetic modification has saved the remaining population from a hunger crisis. The alteration of human DNA has been illegal since the technology was developed, but in the heart of New London, a sinister trend has emerged among society's elite. Designer children have been the city's best-kept secret for years, but strange side effects are now appearing as they hit adolescence. When a freak suicide forces modification into the public eye, eighteen-year-old Astrid is about to learn how difficult it is to stay under the radar when you really were born to stand out.