Diagnosed as mentally unstable for her hallucinations, Levana Ganim is confused. But following an accident at school caused by her visions, she is transferred to a kingdom beyond Earth called The Above. The ancient Element Swords are being hunted down by the notorious Denelvo, and it is her job to retrieve them before they fall into the wrong hands. After Levana accepts the important mission from the king, she is met with dangerous tasks that don't only put The Above at risk of destruction but herself as well. Battles, betrayal, and bloodshed. In the race against time, secrets will reveal themselves and morals will be challenged. But as Levana encounters friends and foes along the way, will she be able to save the land and her life? Or will her soul be swallowed up by the ravenous flames? [Updated TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS] [Cover by @solidarity_]

That demon was real; I had seen him with my own eyes. I had also seen Chase effortlessly destroy him right in front of me. "So you're a demon slayer," I said finally, trying to make sense of it all. "I am," Chase replied, "And so are you."

After the accident, Noah Archer built a wall around himself. But Riley Dawson is curious about him, and she's determined to meet the man behind his defenses. ***** Riley Dawson has always noticed Noah. He was the most popular guy on campus, until he lost his parents in a car accident. Now he's withdrawn and silent. Mustering up the courage to give her condolences, the two end up talking, and Riley grows determined to help Noah find himself again. Every time she coaxes a smile from him, she can feel the ice around his heart melting. But Riley knows that Noah's loss is still close to him. She's opening up her heart, but can Noah do the same? He's got so much to lose, but now, so does she. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Danika Whitmore- 24 years old. 5'6''. Aries. Curvy. Smart. Blunt. Curly brown Hair. Light brown eyes. Thick rim bluish black eyeglasses. By birth businesswoman and by choice fashion designer, she has the best of both worlds. Never learned to give up, she succeeds at every point of her life, at least business side. Two years after graduating in fashion designing from NYU, she has her own clothing chain. At a very young age, she is known among the best fashion designers in New York. The upcoming show in Paris will make her known internationally. For this fashion show, the stakes are even higher. Not willing to take any chance, she is going above and beyond. But is it as simple as she perceives? Will she able to make her name in the international players of the fashion world? Ryan Scottsdale-29 Years old. Lean, muscular body hidden behind the lavishly tailored suit. Jet black styled up to keep a razor-sharp look. Stormy green eyes that hold deep dark secrets. Strong jaw line with high cheek bones. Five o'clock shadow that adds to his dark and mysterious look. Scottsdale is arrogant and ruthless. His employees cower from him and his opponents despise him. Fashion idol by day and street fight by night, he knows in and out of this and the underground world. Graduated from Cambridge University in Business Management, he is wise and slick. Currently, he holds all the cards of Fashion Industry internationally. Recently, he has heard a rumor of a little birdie called Danika Whitmore skirting into his territory without his consent. He plans on letting her know what happens when somebody comes into his region unwanted. Will he be successful? Or will he meet with his ultimate rival?

The Lord Alchemist's daughter is in need of a caretaker, but her choice is less than ideal: a lower-class traceuse with a dubious past. Suddenly, an undersider is the protector of the city's golden child - a role that could unite the Shining City or tear it apart, brick by brick.

This is what Chloe remembers. She isn't sure if this is what happened but she's given up trying to work that out. It doesn't matter after all. If this is what she remembers, this is what happened. When her best friend Henry's brain explodes inside her 3D printing machine, Chloe is arrested and forced to become fertile and pregnant, like a dirty, old-fashioned mortal. As her memories shift and change and she finds herself in two places at once, she tries to hold on to what is real: she loves Henry; she wants to live and the baby inside her may be the key to it all.

Established by new ideals of caring for oneself above others, lack of empathy and loyalty to Keranthus before all else, a new governing structure has been established in America by a world wide controlling conglomerate that enforces their strict laws and obedience with a policing forced named the Shepherds. Although these Shepherds are not simple common people trained through a public establishment, they are taught of their cruel and brutal tactics through a well know yet mysterious school named Prae Dolore Academy. Sanctioned by the government and founded by Keranthus, select civilians are invited yearly to attend the prestigious school after undergoing entrance exams that are often changed every three years. Note From Author: I apologize, this is a work in progress and I additionally can't often summarize things well. While I am only publishing this first part, er, rather introduction chapter to see if it is well enough to continue. Constructive criticism would be appreciated.

When all is about to fall, when darkness will descend and all will turn to dust, who then do you call in your final moments of peril? You call the ones who do not fear the grip of pain, the jaws of death, the command of the darkest forces ever assembled. When all other lines of defense fall, you call up your final defense. Your last line of defiance. And right now, Celestria has need of the rag-tag crew of seven that it calls The Lastliners. CELESTRIA PHASE: 2 Original art by Frederico Toscano, forever in humble admiration of his craft.

When aliens invade, four baristas are forced to become the saviours of the world. Grab your double-shot of java and strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride! ***** In the Earth's darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring... their coffee, that is. Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion. But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers and an alien with a guilty conscience, they've landed the job anyway! So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin and strap in - Hasta barista, baby. [[2018 Wattys winner and twice featured]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Please note this is a sample of the book, which has been published and is available for purchase: Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WKFVKQJ Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1644342154

Are we really alone when we dream? From her apartment in downtown Vancouver, Jordan can see everything. But one evening, she observes a man in the apartment across the street and becomes convinced he is watching her. That night, she experiences a bizarre wakeful-dream in which a dark shadow figure enters her room and stands over her bed. She finally calms herself down by convincing herself it was just an episode of sleep paralysis. But there might be more to it than just that. The man she observed across the street is having similar dreams, but in those dreams, he isn't the one paralyzed in the bed...