The EMP bomb emitted a pulse from a whine to a roar. Houses shook while the blast pierced everything, wood, plaster, and hands clasped over ears. We knew our technology would take ages to build again. our ears too remained quiet. A few were better off. Their hands flew with crystal clarity, and their eyes understood. The deaf. Until they tried to bind their hands, again.

A young sorceress, sworn to protect life at all costs, must choose whether to sacrifice her humanity or let an invading dragon army destroy her homeland. ***** Sorceress Liselle Alta has decided to put her troubled past behind her, and her first year at university has offered her the perfect chance to start with a clean slate. But after a terrorist attack on Induction Day, Liselle's dreams of having a normal life soon fall apart, and she must make a choice: Should she uphold her sacred Healer oath to protect life at all costs? Or should she fight in the upcoming war to help the Fireborn protect her homeland? With the invading dragon army on the march, Liselle has to decide before it's too late. [Fiction Awards Winner] #1 in love | 5 August 2022 #1 in action-adventure | 11 August 2022

"I am the queen. And queens do not love monsters." He chuckled and brushed his lips against her ear. "Oh, little girl. I am much worse than a monster." In a world of gods and monsters, one queen will stop at nothing to save her country, armed with nothing more than her wits and skills with a knife. But not only will her throne be under siege, so will her heart. Carrion Queenling Hair of sun-tinged blood, eyes of misty ice, Guard your heart, my darling, For there is always a price, Do not bow to any king, In this battle, blood will not suffice, Remember this, love, if anything: All is fair in love and war... Contains strong language and graphic scenes. Also contains a very snarky talking cat. Read at your own risk.