*Wattys2016 Winner* *An edited and expanded version of this is now a published book on Amazon (under kindle direct so you might be able to read it free) under the name Spider's Kiss* https://www.amazon.com/Spiders-Kiss-Book-Drambish-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B07ZQT245J/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=spider%27s+kiss+book&qid=1576257844&s=instant-video&sr=1-5-catcorr Tired of dwelling in the bowels of the galaxy's most infamous brothel, Silvia plots to escape her bonds, setting in motion the resurgence of a race of spiders thought extinct. As Silvia, the spider queen, and her mate claw and kill their way to freedom, some of their victims refuse to stay defeated. Police Chief Berrick Trehar and his family begin the spider's game without knowing the rules. But after a brush with Silvia, he learns the consequence of losing. Survival is the goal, galactic dominance the prize and failure is death. All the players must walk the line between playing to win and getting lost in the game. Book 2 Spider's Gambit is available on Amazon as of 8/9/20 (also listed with KU and can be read for free) https://www.amazon.com/Spiders-Gambit-Drambish-Contaminate-novels-ebook/dp/B08CYY1M5B/ *Cover created by @seventhstar you should go check out her other covers on her profile :) She's amazing.

The story is about a girl named Aisha who stands alone in the midst of everything and all the troubles going on, Aisha is in the syndrome of autistism and therefore cannot deal with these issues properly, but then she is inlove with a guy, life manages to them close only to separate them, because not all love in high school last forever

** WATTYS 2018 WINNER ** Big Tech meets Die Hard in this techno-thriller Kirkus Reviews calls "a clever, spirited tale with a brainy, nimble heroine at the helm." From IndieReader's 5-star (highest rating) review: "Bond weaves an entertaining tale filled with deceit, robots, Russians, and tech entrepreneurs that all combine to give the reader a reason to flip pages furiously to find out what might happen next." Deb Bollinger has no time for corporate training. Her company's top engineer at just twenty-seven, Deb has blocked off her day for the one project she truly cares about: the launch of Carebnb, an app that finds spare beds for the homeless. When she's told all employees must drop everything for some busywork exercise called Blackquest 40, it's an easy no. Trouble is, her bosses aren't really asking. Blackquest 40 is the mother of all corporate trainings. A near-impossible project to be completed in forty straight hours. No phones. No internet. Sleeping on cots. Nobody in, nobody out. Deb finds the whole setup creepy and authoritarian. When a Carebnb issue necessitates her leaving the office, she heads for the door. What's the worst that could happen? Armed commandos, HVAC-duct chases, a catastrophic master plan that gets darker by the hour - Blackquest 40 is a fresh take on the Die Hard formula, layering smart-drones and a modern heroine onto the classic action tale. Cover design and illustration by Ethan Scott.

Meg MacAndrews is on a journey that she hopes will help start a new chapter in her life after losing both her career as a CIA Operative and the only man she thought she'd ever love. In no way is she prepared for the upheaval that awaits her in the form of a man named Norman Reedus. Can he help her overcome her defenses and learn to love again? Will her past catch up with her and bring devastation to them both? One thing is certain - life has a way of interrupting even the best laid plans. *This story deals with issues of combat violence and PTSD. Highest Ranking # 2 Story in CIA #17 Story in Norman Reedus #33 Story in Weapons

An adventurous runaway. A cursed half-blood pirate. A spiteful merman. And a bloodthirsty madman. Marina Storm is a troubled young women who's always dreamed of adventures on the great blue sea. As she imagines what it might be to simply run away from her problems and responsibilities, her home is raided and she finds herself face to face with an old friend she thought she'd long gotten rid of. Except much like herself, he had both changed too much and yet not at all. Eret Soren is still a man with more secrets than she likes without hardly a sense of self-preservation, fearing none of the dangers on sea besides that of his captain. It's this that leads Marina to question his very existence, along with what broke apart their friendship all those years ago, but first she must worry about her own fate. What has a man with a history of never leaving survivors have use of her for? Suddenly these two find themselves surrounded by dangerous and otherworldly creatures, and Marina finds herself offering her help in Eret's mission in exchange for his help to escape. Now the two of them must team up with a wary, reluctant merman and an overeager young lass to retrieve something lost. Secrets, myths, and an ancient prophecy make themselves known to Marina as she learns how little she truly knows about the world around her. Too bad the truth can kill. Cover by Angelblooded03

Shirk - a term mostly identified as polytheism, but also used to describe evasion of responsibility or obtaining through trickery. Shirk in Disguise is a tale of Reality and Illusion, the Superficial and the Substantial, side by side; the story of Azeema, an intriguing personality with an interesting past and a devastating end. Having grown up with losses and denials, she had longed for the glitz and glamour she saw in others' lives. She came of age surrounded by grinning crocodiles and toxic relationships, clutching at straws. Coupled with her own personal faults which influenced her choices, these finally led her to Shirk in Disguise. However, her parents' choices, the society's views and the vengeful determination of an unforgiving soul also played a part in her story. Hence, it's beyond the story of one or two. Rather, it's a story of All, for All, with messages suitable for all reading ages.

Abandonment is one word to describe Evelyn Ward's childhood. Known as an orphan freak and paranoid schizophrenic, she was dragged through years of therapy after admitting to hearing whispering voices and seeing creatures and living shadows. Now twenty-one, Evelyn has been out of the system for three years trying to live a normal life. A steady job, a supportive friend, and a loving boyfriend resemble the normality she'd always wished for. But her reality is shattered when she meets Zev -- a devilishly handsome and intriguing young man she can't get out of her head. When Zev tells her the secrets of her past that she never knew herself, and the reasons why she can see things no one else can, Evelyn finds herself thrust point-blank into the center of chaos. Suddenly forced to be the center point of an endless war between Faeries and Demons with the fate of mankind caught in the crossfire, can Evelyn restore the balance before the human race meets its doom? Awards: The Ethereal Awards: 1st place Winner The Chaos Awards 3: 1st Place Winner The Corona Awards: 1st Place Winner The Gladiator Awards: Rightful Champion The Flavoured Awards: 3rd Place Winner Highest Rankings #Faeries #10 April 2021 #FallenAngels #36 August 30 2018 #newadult #86 July 29 2018 #newadult #106 July 26 2018

There is a belief that with each origami star folded, a falling star is saved. After folding 365 stars while mourning the loss of her mother, Vilvian makes a wish that will change her life forever. Enter Nox Bright - the handsome and mysterious guy who has been haunting Vilvian's dreams. She can barely believe it when he walks into her homeroom near the end of the school year. Has she gone crazy or is it possible that wishes really do come true? [Unedited version. Edition version available for sale on the Tapas app.]

Sixteen-year-old Pearl Poseidon ran away from the circus tired of her adoptive parents' abuse of her special skills. As a runaway, she craves anonymity but when she saves a small boy from drowning she draws attention to herself and her special abilities. Boardwalk employee and aspiring reporter, Chase Thomas, helps her with the rescue and witnesses her amazing dive. Now he has questions. And so do the police. Unbeknownst to Pearl, a battle rages under the Pacific between Loyal and Non-Loyal Atlantean forces and each side wants to use her powers for their cause. Will the commotion in the ocean expose her secrets to the world? Will Chase's reporter-determination ruin their chance for a real relationship? Will staying near the ocean she loves catapult into a battle royale? As each daughter of Atlantis discovers her talents, she must choose her destiny - whether to ignore the churning seas or swim into battle.