"I am tainted, with the blood of many; yet, my heart still thrives and prospers as if nothing has happened." "I protect my pack, the rogue clan, with the same ferocity as a mother who presides over her children. We may not hold the name of an official coven, but we are family. Family as one, and family together. I may appear emotionless and cold, but my heart swells for those I love. It's not many that I adore believe me, but to be loved by me is an achievement one will behold for eternity." "I do not deserve my birthname anymore than I deserve to be here. But, I suppose, as I am on the brink of death, I shall tell you. The blood represents my remorse, and the pain that has eclipsed itself over my heart; the blood cascading over my body symbolizes my torment. A rose. My favorite flower. A symbol of romance and depression. It is what my father gifted me each day, when he would place the plant on the foot of the bed amidst my deep slumber. Every day, he would gift me one, adorn me with it's luscious fragrance. Even if i don't believe those bloody lies I still remember. Him. He would call me, beautiful." "My thorns will push you away prick you if you stray too near. But, I am fragile, breakable, a fine sheet of thin ice. I am as bleak as the petals that sift softly in the wind, pulling to be free. They are beautiful. Graceful. Delicate. But sensitive especially. I can shatter from a single touch; crumble at the light brush of a finger; obliterate at hurtful words. I may be strong, my barrier desperately holding up my fortress, but if you do it right, touch me in the specific form, you can slowly pick at my petals, peeling each one away, piece by piece, until you are left with nothing. Nothing but my cold heart, standing bright amidst the darkness. An almost ornamental peace. Gorgeous, yet filled with darkness and hatred, without a care in the world." That is what I am. A beautiful killer. The once white rose, is now stained with impure, red blood.

The word 'fine' says so many things when it's just one word. *** "There's a thin line between love and hate, you know?" "Yes, but it's very hard to cross over," *** Caught in a financial problem, Savi is desperate and looking for money. Problem after problem, life has thrown her so many obstacles she doesn't know when she is going to finish this race and cross the finish line. But this time, she really is in trouble and she is running out of ideas. But after meeting Mr. Caden Walker, she falls into a bigger mess than she already was in, literally. And before you know it, they're fake engaged and posing for the press. It isn't a whirlwind romance. They aren't romantic walks on the beach or sharing kisses while watching a movie- it's deeper than that. And although they're relationship isn't exactly perfect, somehow...they will be, just fine. ROMANCE WINNER 🏆FOR THE BEAUTY AWARDS

Soon to be published Dylan is alone, with a pair of decrepit lungs unable to hang on much longer. After stealing a loaf of bread he runs into a drunken man who violently beats him up, leaving him to die. But Xander John won't let him die just yet. Being the founder of New Generation Academy: one of the government's top-secret human advancement programs he has the ability to fix his broken lungs. Dylan is their newest recruit. With a powerful serum that gives him powers will he be able to control them? When Raven receives a vision that Xander isn't who he says he is. Who will Dylan be able to trust?

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