Nicole Cooper has been on her own for the last few years with only one friend to keep her sane as she dealt with the ghosts of her past. All that changes though the moment her reality is shattered and she learns monsters are very real and could live next door. While trying to disentangle herself from the danger, Nicole's going to learn the importance of watching out for others and what sort of dire consequences that can have. What exactly happened last night? Will this be her last one?

Alternate History Steampunk Fashion Dystopia Science Romance --- Julien is a regulation-compliant young presser at the local dhobitorium, and the best Londoni iron man there is. When a Code-violating dandy recruits him to arrange a wardrobe malfunction for a prominent general of the Hauteorian Guard, Julien is faced with the realization that he may have skills to do something more than comply. Partnered with dandy sitar-player Murphy, Julien joins a diverse crew of rebel agents associated with powers in the rising Fashion Capital of Cairo. On the run from the Fashion Police, Julien travels by steam-cabriolet, submari, and flying solar barque to distant lands. With a sister serving in the Fashionista's elite Hauteorian Guard, a mother unseen since her arrest, and allies in multiple Fashion Capitols, Julien's loyalties are frequently tested. Julien is determined to help others realize their dreams of self-expression, but if the balance of powers between the Fashion Capitols shifts too far, the world may know a Second Great War ------ PG-13 Previously Featured in "Hidden Gems: Sci-Fi" early 2018. #Wattys2017 participant #theooorahs 2017 nominee #Wattys2016 #Trailblazers participant @FANTASCI The Chosen One #TCO Season 1 Participant Inspired by #SciFriday contest prompt Plot points generated with Rory's #StoryCubes Cover by author. See Extras for alternate covers. Theoretical Soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnT0bS83hioj0uuKQIlfUIrvZqrKW4KnW

1st Place: The Melancholy Awards, The Award Contest, and The Plum Awards. 2nd Place: The StoryTeller Awards, The Honour Awards, and The Moon Awards. 3rd Place: The SummerZodiacAwards. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elijah Marks has always dreamed of marrying the love of his life, Irina Snow. His dream is finally coming true and in the upcoming months, he'll be a happily married man. On more than one occasion, his plans are thwarted at the arrival of a stalker in the night, who leaves Elijah with bloody bites and wounded confidence. In an effort to capture the monster and prove to his family that it's not human, he sets a trap and uses himself as the bait. It is Elijah's greatest mistake that leads to his greatest obsession. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cover by @Scripturite

Mapril high, the place where heir and heiress of some multinational companies study. The school where there is no place for the average or middle class students. Yet, Amanda smith, a middle class girl with highly fertile parents and financial issues, managed to land her spot in Mapril High. So what happens when after three most boring and irritating years of Amanda's life at Mapril High, something intresting finally happens? Something she never expected? What happens when she saw the most popular, feared and rich boy of the school sucking blood from the neck of a cheerleader? And What happens when he made her sign her own death warrant to prevent her from telling anyone his secret. Definitely that was not what Amanda expected for her Senior year.

Hjalmar wants to make his fortune. Rigmor wants to break her curse. Solvej wants revenge. Now, if only they could do something about that pesky magician, they might get what they want. Cover by @_bluelle