From a very young age, Samantha Poulsen knew she was different from other girls-the unrequited crush on her best friend, Andrea, was just the tip of the iceberg. But when the earth's temperature plummets, and you and your family are just looking to survive, things like finding a girlfriend or being in love become trivial fantasies. Scientists first spotted the asteroid in the year 2004. They named it 99942 Apophis after the deification of darkness. When the asteroid struck the planet, it set off a chain of events that few expected-the first Ice Age in nearly 12,500 years. Now, two years after Apophis's impact, survival is all that matters. But when Sam's family rescues a man and his daughter-a beautiful girl named Nora who reignites those banished, trivial emotions-Sam might be convinced that there's still a place for beauty in this new world.

This is war. For years, the Vuslao Empire and the Cluannod Rebel Army have been at war. The Empire, built on anger, intolerance, and control, versus the Rebellion, built on hope, kindness, love, and freedom. Sometimes, though, good can hide in evil's ranks, and evil can hide in good's ranks. This is the nature of war. Sergeant Harry Wolf has been involved in the Rebellion since she was born. She's seen her friends and family die. She's plagued by nightmares and trusts very few. She refuses to join a unit or make her own, always jumping from unit to unit or tackling missions alone. She's unpredictable. She's unstable. But she always seems to attract the right (or wrong, if you're from the Empire) people. Harry picks up stragglers, brings them into her inner circle. This is the stories of her small, ragtag crew and the messes they get into.

A hidden tower. A trapped servant. An evil enchantress. Sound familiar? In a bygone world of steam and airships, Alek builds singing automatons for the villainous Lady Elise, hoping that one day he can buy his freedom. Everything changes when a healer's apprentice happens upon the tower. With Felix's help, Alek learns of a whole new world beyond the boundaries of his tower. If they're lucky, he can escape the Lady's grasp once and for all. But to do so, they'll need allies, ingenuity, and a lot of courage. Read on for a tale rife with adventure, magic, and unexpected love, set against the backdrop of a familiar fairy tale. WINNER of LGBTQ/OnceUpon LGBT Fairytale Retelling Contest! https://www.wattpad.com/353142574-contests-contest-3-once-upon-a-time-results