"I told you before, my love: I can hide you from the entire world, but the world can never hide you from me." --- Enter the twisted world of Amanda, Hunter, and Zack, where the lines between love, friendship, and obsession blur, and deadly secrets lurk around every corner. When Amanda crosses paths with Hunter Craver on a rain-soaked night, her life takes a treacherous turn. Hunter, driven by a desire for revenge for his mother's death, suddenly finds himself experiencing unfamiliar emotions. Captivated by Amanda, he struggles to understand what draws him to her. As Hunter's fixation deepens, his loyal friend Zack watches the dangerous obsession unfold. Unbeknownst to anyone, there seems to be a shadowy figure looming over Hunter. This unseen presence threatens to sabotage Hunter's quest for vengeance. Will he achieve the revenge he desperately seeks while keeping those he holds dear safe, or will the hidden force destroy him without him ever noticing? The answers lie in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered.

[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