This is a second view point from my original story - A Different Virus - Heartfire. I highly advise reading the original book first. Intro: Laura was a happy child without a care in the world. She loved her parents and life was perfect. Nothing seemed like it could go wrong. People started talking about a bad flu that was spreading and sending some into a coma. Her parents grew worried and stocked the house in case of a pandemic. Months later another virus appeared. Her family was shocked when the news people started reporting that zombies were actually real and not just part of a horror movie. They were appearing in every country. Her parents reassured her that none of the zombie sightings had been anywhere close to them. Her life is turned upside down when her father ends up in hospital with the bad flu and mother exiles her upstairs for her safety. She was never allowed downstairs again. Weeks pass and the streets become deserted with the exception of the red eyed zombies that wandered around. One night she notices a swiftly moving figure with glowing blue eyes in the street below. Should she call out or remain silent? Is this fleeting shadow something that can help her or could this mysterious figure be even more dangerous than the zombies themselves? ---------------------- Ranked #1 Apr 10, 2018 (A huge thank you to all who read and voted!) This story is copyright and built from my own imagination. This book was a special request from someone who helped me a lot. This viewpoint has less action than the original. The cover was made by @All_AboutAssymetry. A huge thanks to her! Copyright September 2016. All Rights Reserved. Readers may not copy, alter, or steal this story. Fanfictions are allowed to use my *world* and *zombie rules* as long as credit is given.

In a lakeside town where shapeshifters roam the shadows, Mara Philips, a rogue detective, must find a missing girl. But when clues lead her down a path of deadly desire and deception, she's forced to face her own demons in a race against the Bloodmoon. ***** Waking up naked on the beach isn't too off-brand for Mara Philips, considering the opened bottle of whiskey not far away. Recently forced to surrender her detective badge, she's been having a rough couple weeks. But blacking out the same night the neighbor's dog dies? A little sus. Something's amiss along the lakeshore and Mara discovers the dog might not be the only victim. Fliers for missing teenage girls are posted all over town and a mother desperate for answers begs the rogue detective to take her case. With the help of a new flame, Mara investigates the shadows of her rural town where shapeshifters roam and a government agency hunts them down. But when clues lead her on a path of deadly desire and deception, she'll be forced to face her own demons before they consume her in a race against the looming Bloodmoon. Content Warning: This story contains mature sexual content, violence, gore, pet death, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, drug mentions, kidnapping, mentions of sexual assault/trafficking, discussion of friend's suicide, homophobic slurs, racism SOUL TIDES blends dark supernatural mystery with sapphic romance and a dash of science fiction. #ownvoices WATTY'S SHORTLIST 2021 1st Place Fantasy - Elite Awards 2019 1st Place Paranormal - Writer's Oscars 2019 2nd Place Paranormal - Pride Awards 2020 3rd Place Fantasy - Majestic Inc Awards 2019 Top 3 Paranormal Finalist - Prime Awards 2020

Cover by: Skylar_01 Kalene Bello is your typical 22 year old. Friendly, cheery and charismatic she is trying to become something of herself. Working multiple jobs and taking night classes to get a Degree in Business Administration she doesn't have much time for a personal life let alone date. Until she meets Manny Cox. Funny, sly and a sweet talker, he manages to get Kalene's attention. In the beginning he is everything she wanted in a man...Loving, Romantic and Attentive until he shows his true colors. Marco De Luca is named the new President of his Family's multi billion dollar Hotel and Resort Dynasty with many chains all over the world. Moving to California to take over the Main Office he tries to take a different approach in handling the Business and his employees. His father Giovanni De Luca is known to be ruthless, arrogant and heartless in and out of the Business world. Trying to break the mold, Marco is the complete opposite of his father and even though the position was handed down to him, he still has to prove himself worthy of it. What happens when Kalene starts working at De Luca International and is hired as Marco's temp? Will he see something different in her? Will he realize her Secret? Or has she mastered the art of covering her bruises and abuse from the man who claims to Love her? Will Kalene and Marco form a Friendship? Will he find a way to help her? Or will he fall for the Beautiful Hispanic woman who becomes more than his Assistant? ***This story will contain Domestic Abuse, Sexual Content and Verbal Abuse! Though the Story may be Fictional, Abuse is real. If anyone who reads this is in this type of situation, PLEASE seek help! No one has the right to put their hands on you! Love is NOT SUPPOSED TO HURT! If he hits you and demeans you and says it's because "He Loves You"...it's a Lie. I know, I've been there!***