"I hate you" I said finally. "Care to explain why". He replied cocking his head to the side , amused. "Yeah, you're arrogant and nasty and you hurt people's feelings on purpose, not because its entertaining to you . But because you know that if you dont bite off as many heads as there are people trying to get to know you, one of them will somehow figure you out. And that scares you" I rattled off , suddenly very irritated at his smile. Like it mocked me . "Is that all?" he chortled . "No, actually you also have this habit of pointing out flaws in me that I've been trying for years to avoid and have been doing so , successfully might I add . Thanks to social etiquette. And you just bring them up ,completely uncaring of how rude that makes you look to other people and how embarrassed it makes me" I huff out annoyed .

Enter a world of desolation and chaos, where the very land beneath your feet is at war. In this new reality, continents shift and the climate changes without warning. Our story begins in the ruins of what was once Darwin, now controlled by barbaric factions ruled by a single 'Prophet.' Amidst this bleak world, we meet our protagonist: a Bacca, a soldier for hire who fights when he's told to and drinks to forget. He may be a hero or an anti-hero, but that's for you to decide. Haunted by his past and the atrocities he's committed, our Bacca wanders the wasteland of old Australia in search of redemption. But as the Prophet's rule grows more tyrannical and the factions' battles intensify, he must choose a side in a conflict that threatens to consume everything and everyone he holds dear. Join us on a thrilling adventure through a world gone mad, where survival is never guaranteed and every decision could mean the difference between life and death. Copyright © 2017 Lee Dawson | All rights reserved. ************************************************************************************************* First original upload - 03/12/17 -- Currently on hold.

- Book One of The BrightStone Saga - In a world ravaged by death and oppression, a merciless and unhinged monarch commands his kingdom through the use of his ruthless death squads. Far to the East, nestled in the outer reaches of the Kankor valley, there exists a small village where an unusual phenomenon begins to unfold. Aurora - a young woman who possesses a captivating beauty that captures the attention of many. However, despite her shy demeanour, Aurora finds herself thrust into a perilous world where Men, Majic, and Mortality collide. As she embarks on a treacherous journey to unravel the mysteries of an ancient malevolence that has resurfaced, Aurora must confront unimaginable challenges and heartbreaking losses. For the evil she faces threatens to terrorise and obliterate every corner of Antar and its inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the bleak and majical landscape of Antar, where warfare, life, and death loom at every turn. But amidst the chaos, there lies a glimmer of hope. The one thing that has been buried for 900 cycles may hold the key to salvation. Copyright © 2017 Lee Dawson | All rights reserved. Word count - 173,000 ⛬ This is the first instalment of my epic fantasy series 'The BrighStone Saga'. It is a work in progress and will be edited once I have uploaded it in full. I would also love to hear from you all, so feel free to comment good or bad and any votes would be very much appreciated.

Top 35 in TNT contest When Elena decides to take her brother, Tommy, and childhood friends Colin and Russ on a trip to the Grand Canyon. They stop in a small town infamous for it's missing posters. Blackwater Ridge, a gloomy forest terrain. And a black crystal lake to die for. "No one knows what goes on between the eerie trees and the soil of the Blackwater Ridge forest. Some say when you get lost you find your worst nightmares in those woods. The strangest part is the water. A lake about three hours into the woods. Only a few have ever seen the depth of the forest to get a good look at the black watered lake. Some say it's a gate to hell." The gothic girl was leaning far over the counter with an evil grin on her face. Elena couldn't tell if she was just doing this to scare them or if she was just a psycho. "Well, what do you say?" Colin's expression was curious and his tone of voice showed he was intrigued by what the gothic teen had to say. "Only the Devil may know." She smiled slyly. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO VOTE AND COMMENT IT MEANS A LOT!!!

They wake up in a nightmare - hundreds of people in another world where the rain never stops, and the sun never comes up. Everyday another one goes missing Now there are only six of them left. Six days to escape. But they don't know what is out to get them, and that they are always being watched. So this story is narrated by two different girls in different worlds, and their stories, Madison and Libby. It switches point of view each chapter. But At the beginning of the chapter it says the name of the girl so you don't get confused. Inspiration: There is a place deep in the woods that my cross country team runs to sometimes that we call "Ghost Town". I had a dream one night after running there and then I just wrote about the dream (adding a few more details). Cover: I made this cover myself with an app on my laptop called Picsart. Also, the image in the cover was taken by me and is of the real Road to Ghost Town. Language: I don't use any bad words in this story. Age appropriate: No adult-only content is included. I write this for everyone to enjoy!