May 1989: On the morning of her twenty-fourth birthday, Cambria Nickson suddenly decides to pack up her life and move across the country to a town called Pine Hills, where she knows nobody, and nobody knows her. It's a fresh start, and everything she needs. While getting acquainted with the town, she meets Jackson Harding, and the two becomes fast friends. But as with most male/female friendships, things get complicated - fast. Cambria soon begins to question everything between her and Jackson, which propels her life forward into unpredictable circumstances that she could have never predicted. While in Pine Hills, Cambria makes memories, and she makes mistakes. Lots of mistakes. And in the end, she must make a decision: follow her head, or her heart. She's doomed either way.

An aspiring eighteen-year-old author realizes she is a character in an unwritten horror novel and must use her storytelling knowledge to survive. ***** Eighteen-year-old romance writer, Ima Jean Paige, questions the afterlife following the recent death of her brother, leading her and her friends Zeke Garble, Felicity Weiland, and Atem Tahir to the remote Ayahuasca forests for a private spiritual retreat. Although her search is for the meaning of life and beyond, she discovers an odd story outline in her notebook detailing and predicting the night's unsettling and bizarre happenings. Realizing they are characters in an unwritten horror novel, she must rely on the notebook and her storytelling abilities to not only gain control of her life but somehow steer the narrative toward a happily ever after. For fans of The Cabin in the Woods, Midsommar, and The Babadook! ***** TRIGGER & CONTENT WARNING: For references of suicide, drugs and alcohol, and mild sexual content ***** || Wattys Awards 2022 Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Entertainment Prize Winner (for film and/or television adaptation) || || Wattys Awards 2022 Horror Winner || || Wattys Shortlist 2022 || || AmbyAwards Horror Winner 2022 || || Editor's Pick 2022 || || NaNoWriMo Winner 2021 || - - Copyright © 2021 by L.L. Sanders

Cassalyn Diao is used to making enemies of all kinds, but none have ever come close to truly hurting her. So when she stumbles upon a plot that could set her nation back by years, she runs to her old allies at the Arecian Secret Service for aid. Marcus Dalton has been looking for Cass since their last disastrous last encounter years ago, but he didn't expect their next meeting to begin with her passing out bleeding on his front doorsteps. But he'll take the chance to reconcile with her and try to put their past behind them. It won't be easy, though, with their cunning enemy seeking ways to silence Cass and her own refusal to let anyone in again. The two will have to work together against the ticking clock to survive this game of cat-and-mouse and come out with both their hearts and heads intact. (Book One of The Sable Sisters Duology) [[Winner of the 2021 Wattys, Fantasy & Most Engaging World]] [[Wattpad Editor's Choice]]

A shy primary school teacher, who falls in love with her student's father, learns the secrets he keeps will change her life forever. ***** Primary school teacher, Verity Rose's life is simple and straightforward. At thirty-one-years-old, and still single, she's given up on ever finding her Mr. Right. Henry Clay is a man trapped by the loss of his everything. The mother of his six-year-old daughter. The love of his life. When the pair are brought together by a lucky streak of fate (aka. Mabel, Henry's energetically loving daughter), they can't deny the connection. It's electric and awe-inspiring. Maybe a little too good to be true. As Verity falls harder than ever, Henry suddenly pulls away, causing friction between the pair. Heartbreak is hard to heal. Especially when a devastating lie unfolds that risks ruining everything. Content Warning: Strain of Love will contain sexual content, swearing and adult themes. Cover designed by Ray Gardener

"and I find myself tucking your smile in the space that lies between every letter .for babe , if I can't keep you by my side ,then I'll lock you in each poem these hands write down ."_Aya Highest rank #43 in poetry on 23/7/2017 .

WATTYS 2021 Historical Fiction winner | Writers Of The Past Series. 4000 years ago, in an empire where women were little more than flowers on the wall, one princess cemented her story in history and changed the art of writing for centuries to come. *** Based on the real-life Akkadian princess and high-priestess Enheduanna, this novel explores the life of history's first author. An outspoken visionary with a talent for writing down her deepest emotions, Enheduanna's life is turned upside-down when the god Nanna chooses her to become the high priestess of Ur. As her power in the city of Ur grows, so does her list of enemies. But her own safety is the least of her worries when thousands depend on her to keep the vengeful gods happy, and their land safe. Either way, Enheduanna is not willing to go down without a fight. One way or another, she will carve her own path, and nobody is going to erase her from the pages of history. - part 1 of the Writers Of The Past Series -

*2019 WATTY AWARD WINNER: YOUNG ADULT* Madiera-Jade has no money, no luck, and absolutely no sense. Atticus has no interest and no patience, especially not for Jade. When Madiera-Jade enters Atticus' life (invades, really) she takes him by storm. On the run from a quarterback hell-bent on revenge, she attempts to steal from Atticus, the latest bad decision in a long line of bad decisions. Atticus, a perpetual grouch who is already a semi-established video game designer at 19, has no idea what's about to hit him when he agrees to his Aunt and brother's request to take her in.

WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION Everest is the most popular boy in school. He's handsome, wealthy, and captain of the football team-he has the world at his fingertips, but he's desperately unhappy. And when those feelings become too much to bear, he tries to take his own life. On the surface, Beverly's different from Everest in every possible way. She's quiet, shy, hard working, and keeps to herself on campus, focusing on her schoolwork and her part-time job, distracting herself from her less-than-perfect upbringing. When Everest returns to school after his attempt, he's in more pain than ever. Discarded by his friends, he draws little empathy and too much attention from those who surround him. But when Beverly and Everest meet unexpectedly in a dusty corner of the old library, they discover together just how rich life can be when given the freedom to just be yourself.

WATTYS WINNER 2020 Two interconnected murders, 64 years apart. One woman's search for truth and identity. Readers' comments: 'a masterpiece', 'impeccably written', 'amazing', 'superbly crafted page-turner', 'hauntingly beautiful', 'tremendous plot and character development', 'one of a kind', 'fantastic story telling', 'loved this book', 'a wonderful read", 'absolutely beautiful', 'brought tears to my eyes' and many more Wattys judging panel: 'This is VERY good. We were HOOKED from the beginning, and the writing and plot hold up throughout. This is a very unique, polished, well-written and well-researched piece.' Plot Set partly in rural England, partly on the sun-kissed coast of southerm Italy, The Painted Altar is a murder mystery mixed with romantic and historical elements (World War Two). Given away at two days old, Mary Rice has spent her life in the shadows. When discovering the suspicious circumstances surrounding her biological mother's death, she embarks on a journey which will shine a light not only on the truth but also on her own identity. Brief extract Suddenly, the door had inched open, half a wrinkled face visible behind the tautened chain. "Hello. Who is it?" The words I was going to say had of course been well-rehearsed, repeated over and over in my mind like a mantra, but now that the moment had arrived I found myself struggling to remember them. "Mrs Harvey... I think that you might... well, that you might be..." The door closed, then slowly opened once more, the chain this time unlatched. And there she was before me - half a metre away, within arm's reach. Thin lips gradually crooking upwards at each corner like the slow beatific kindling of a summer's dawn. "Oh yes love, I know who you are." Length: 70,000 words About the author: Originally from England but for the last 16 years I've been living in Italy. I hope therefore that the Italian aspects of the novel will have a certain gloss of authenticity.