"If I spread my wings wide enough, I would be able to fly like those beautiful birds that reign the skies, right? I can escape from myself, can't I?" * The past burning up in flames tormented her but Christal was already used to it. Slowly, she stopped caring about being unfairly hated by every living soul that lay their eyes on her strange, lonely ones. Her precious childhood was ruined by her jealous aunt who blamed her for the unlit fires and memories she never made. But... It finally seems like all things start changing for the best when she finally enters high school... But why was does this new and happy world seem so unrealistic to her? A handsome and charming boy. And to top it all, a brighter future perhaps? Happiness? However, once she finds out about Christal's new found smile, her aunt doesn't take a liking to this brighter and happier Christal...what is she plotting? What is she going to do about it? ...What has she already done...? * "The fire ate away at my beloved parents and grandparents. Everything. For that fire was like a scary demon tearing life out of my most loved then left only ashes as a cruel memory to torture my future self..."

[EXCERPT!] [BEING PUBLISHED!] [Highest Rank: #4 in Mystery/Thriller] [Featured Story - Fall 2017] Student reporter Penelope needs to prove herself. She chases a story tip on a secret organization of teenage urban explorers called The Broken. With the assistance of a young paranormal investigator, she begins to uncover the group's darkest secrets. However, the members have other plans for Penelope and her new "freak" friend. The reporter becomes part of her story, and she will have to fight for her own life and the lives of her friends as she learns what it means to be one of the broken. Book I of The Broken Trilogy. Featured Story: August 2017 Top Rank: #4 for mystery/thriller Royalty Awards 2017, first place for mystery/thriller Blooming Awards 2017, first place for mystery/thriller Wing Awards 2017, first place for mystery/thriller Dream Awards, first runner-up for mystery/thriller Dreamcatcher Awards 2017, second place for mystery/thriller Rose Gold Awards finalist for best first kiss #nbr Spotlight Chapter, Round 85