A glimpse inside the life of a man with no name. __ [cover by @astrophile]

When Olivia Smith's boyfriend decides to dump her right after graduation, she is forced to learn how to let go, and heal her heart. This is a story about heartbreaks, moving on, and the hope of finding love along the way.

❝ Is someone back there? ❞ ❝ Yes.❞ ❝ Are you going to hurt me? ❞ ❝ No.❞ #442 in Short Story, #234 in Short Story 1/15, #418 in Short Story 1/31, #228 in Short Story 2/1, #186 in Short Story 2/4, #143 in Short Story 5/5, #76 in Short Story 5/6, #28 in Short Story 5/24, #45 in Short Story 5/25

Desperate to find her sister, Erin goes to the only man in Houston who can help her: Ivan Markovic. The intimidating, tattooed Russian operates one of the most elite mixed-martial arts training centers in the world but it's his shadowy past and reputed connections with Houston's underworld that interest her most. To find her sister, she'll need the help of her big, scary Russian protector-but asking for help from a man like Ivan carries a steep price, one that might just include her heart.

Captain Jack Lean needs all the luck she can get if she is to find the Book of Truth. But when a Siren insists on joining the crew, Jack can't help but mistrust the sea monster. Jack can't resist her either. With a little luck Jack will find the book of truth and hopefully not lose her heart in the process. Updated every Friday

My entry to @kriskosach's contest - "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words." # of words - 1,003

A fear of flying is one thing. Being seated next to a Tetris-addict who claims to be the Reaper is quite another. "He pulled out a business card. Where his profession should have been stated, the card read 'Destroyer of Worlds'. Nodding slowly, I pocketed the card." [check out the new spin off: http://www.wattpad.com/story/19632442-reaper-man] Copyright S.Ranasinghe 2013 HG Wells Short Story Competition [shortlisted]