The world is coming to an end, or so the doomsayers keep saying. But some are willing to fight and die for the chance of another day. The enemy is a cruel and unstoppable monster, but she refuses to give up. She will fight, to the bitter end if need be, to give all life on earth hope for a better tomorrow. Story word count: 1000 For Fantasy Writing Contest (Of Monsters and Us - 2021) #OfMonstersAndUs

There are five thousand and one Grim Reapers responsible for collecting and escorting souls between the two known realms of existence: life and the afterlife. Griffin knew his curiosity set him apart from all the other Grim Reapers, but he never understood what drove him to defy orders. A chanced conversation with a soul he collects reignites his deep-seated desire for answers and Griffin sets on a quest to uncover the truth about what is constantly driving him to question everything. Join Griffin as he tries to untangle a web of lies and fight against Heaven and Hell in search of the truth about his past, his true identity, and his place in the world. Kingdom of the Red Rose updates every Tuesday and Friday.