When an orphaned, DACA, pre-med student with a secret gift and a fiery CEO with a legacy to protect are forced into a marriage of inconvenience, the Mayan Moon isn't the only thing causing turmoil. Roger Catzín, a pre-med student with a knack for healing wounds with a whisper and a touch, never imagined his nightly stroll under a blood-red moon would derail his life. But then again, Central Park has a reputation for surprises, and not all of them pleasant. Enter a dramatic old man with a cryptic message, and Roger's life flips from mundane to mystically entangled faster than you can say, Mayan Moon. On the other side of town, or more accurately, on the upscale side of life, Claire Williams navigates the corporate jungle with the grace of a seasoned CEO-a title she earned but now fears losing to the whims of fate, or worse, a grandfather who apparently moonlights as a matchmaker from beyond the grave. When Roger and Claire's worlds collide, courtesy of a will that reads more like a romantic comedy plot than a legal document, they find themselves legally bound in holy matrimony. Who said romance is dead? Mayan Moon is a novella that asks the important questions: Can a man who talks to the moon and a woman who commands the boardroom find common ground? Will they uncover the mystery behind the old man's attack and the secrets Chester Williams hid in his will? And most importantly, can two strangers fake a marriage without killing each other or, dare we say, falling in love? Dive into a story where magic is real, the moon is a guide, and love is... well, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Roger and Claire have enough on their plates trying to figure out why fate (or a very eccentric old man) decided they're a match made in legal documentation. Mayan Moon delivers laughs, gasps, and maybe, just maybe, a belief in the magic of the unexpected. Participant in the Open Novella Contest 2024 | Prompt: A midnight stroll and a meeting with a frantic stranger.

The gods knew Ragnarök was inevitable. What lay uncertain was the new world that would rise from its ashes. In New Midgard, not everyone believed in the old gods. To unbelievers, they were just legend and nothing more. I knew better. It was only centuries later that unbelievers became believers when news of children possessing godly powers reached word to the Empire. Threatened by their abilities, King Starbringer passed a new law which forced others like me to go into hiding. After an encounter with the Empire's Guard, I am told to find the rest of the Twelve before the Empire can. But first, I need to return the Allcron Stone, a safeguard of the gods powers, to it's rightful place in the roots of Yggdrasil. The World Tree. The Empire won't stop searching until they have all Twelve of us. And we know that their mission will be futile without the Allcron Stone. Restoring it is our only hope.

In a world where your soulmate can completely change your life, for better or for worse, Valarie avoids discovering hers at all costs. She stays home as much as possible and avoids all eye contact for it is through one's eyes that you can discover your soulmate. Yet she unexpectedly meets a devil named Reese who is her complete opposite in every possible way. They're a heartless person who only cares about making money and committing crimes, which makes it super awkward when their soulmate turns out to be a cop! Can these soulmates who wanted to be forever alone learn to love each other? Or will they cause each other's downfall? Updated every Thursday!

They are the group no one dares to mess with, with a school that stands behind them. She is the girl who opposes them, and the girl who might just lose everything. ─────────── · ★ · · ── Beaumont Academy, a prestigious school housing only the most talented and richest students. Among those students was a carefully curated game, that could be rewarding or consequential based on your actions. Those who comply are allowed to stay, and those who break the rules, well, they don't stick around for too long. 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒 is the new girl. Her life is simple, the perfect future within reach. All she has to do is get the grades and graduate. However, when she chooses to defend a friend and retaliates against some bullies, she makes herself public enemy number one. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝟒 is an infamous group of bullies. Idolized by the school and at the top of the social hierarchy. They don't care much for school or grades. Instead, they pride themselves on maintaining a game fueled by malicious intent, and they do not take the interference of others lightly. Becoming the target of bullying, Alaina's strength is put to the test, but she intends to prove she can stand 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐬. Amidst the adversity─with kindness, understanding, and a little time─what starts as a petty rivalry blossoms into an unexpected friendship. However, a friendship with the V4 is all sorts of complicated─especially with their wealth, status, and history. But complicated never scared Alaina. ── · · ★ · ─────────── ˖ ࣪⭑ Book one of 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞 completed 6/28/2024 This story contains: · slow burn · enemies to lovers · bad boy x good girl · found family · class differences · no spice

A young orphan named Leo is transported from his world to the fantastical kingdom of Alveria, which is under attack by the evil warlord Zargon. Leo discovers he is the chosen one from a prophecy, destined to save Alveria with his newfound power tied to the two moons. He joins forces with the brave Princess Luna and a band of rebels to fight against Zargon and his forces. Along the way, they face many challenges, including self-doubt, betrayal, and the temptation of darkness. Ultimately, Leo and Luna use their power and compassion to not only defeat Zargon but also offer his followers a chance at redemption. The story ends with a fragile peace established and the promise of a brighter future, but the journey is far from over.

Rewrite Note: [At present I am rewriting the book with a planned release of the redone chapters starting in July! Originally thought I'd just clean up the chapters but decided instead to change up the story lines and make things better connect to book 2] So major plot changes will occur to what was read in draft 1 originally posted last year! A new opportunity to live his "best" life. At least, that's how Vincent was sold on the idea. Thing is, the condo's sort of haunted... by the ghost of a brutal killer known as the Hammer Man. For most, this would be a deal breaker. Well, not for Vincent. He's four years into his "career" and lives for hunts like this. It's a simple enough job: Go in, find the ghost, make it pay for the crimes it committed decades ago and deliver damnation in the way he knows best, punishment based around the target's sins. Will this job just be an easy, open, close case or will this hunt start him down the path of unraveling crimes of decades past, all while meddling in the affairs of the creatures around his new home?

{Featured ×4} In the heart-pounding world of 2082, where laws bend and twist like shadows in the night, seventeen-year-old Bryan Adams is thrust into a whirlwind of mystery and danger. Tormented by relentless nightmares of his father's tragic demise, Bryan embarks on a quest for truth, unaware that the very essence of his existence hangs in the balance. Guided by the enigmatic Arnold, his father's mentor, Bryan plunges into the depths of the police force. But when a sinister message from the killer promises to unleash the cataclysmic HydrahepA virus upon the unsuspecting city of Barcelona, Bryan is thrust into a desperate race against time. Teamed up with the formidable Jessica and the unlikely ally Ethan, Bryan navigates a treacherous world where every step could be his last. As they unravel a diabolical conspiracy that pits science against religion, Bryan is pushed to the brink of his courage, confronting demons both within and without. With the clock ticking down to oblivion and the fate of millions hanging in the balance, every twist and turn threatens to plunge them into the abyss. 'Dungeon' is a heart-stopping rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue, gripping you in its vice-like grip until the very last page. Can Bryan unlock the truth in time to stop the shadows from swallowing them whole, or will they be consumed by darkness forever?

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I used to feel so simple and free When you remained so close to me You've now left me with memories Memories that's turned into reveries * * * * * * * When Wolf meets her lover after about ten years of otherworldly separation, she does not seem quite surprised to find herself telling each and every one of the stories of their adventures together all over again, to recover precious old memories of gold and hemlock that had been hopelessly forgotten within just fleeting moments when something rather unfortunate had happened earlier. Now, the only question both these lovers have, deep down within each of their own souls, is that is it really possible for those lost reveries to be recovered from just storytelling? Yes, it's absolutely possible...

'Snowbound Serendipity' is a chicklit/romance short story, and winner in the Once Upon a December contest. It's accompanied by a variety of other short writing pieces in romance, paranormal/horror, and general fiction. As this is a collection, new stories will be added when written. Enjoy!