[Completed] Seonghwa escapes his royal life and seeks refuge aboard The Black Siren, a notorious pirate ship led by Captain Hongjoong. Disguised as a commoner, Seonghwa navigates the dangers of the sea while hiding his true identity. As he bonds with Hongjoong and the crew, a thrilling adventure unfolds, revealing secrets, testing loyalties, and sparking an undeniable connection that could change their fates forever. [ if you enjoyed this, read NEW HORIZONS - a follow up story ]

R A N K I N G S #188 ON THE HOT LIST FOR TEEN FICTION, JANUARY 4, 2018 #19: Taken #11: Archer #2: Hadley <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> "Hadley, open this door." Parker orders. "No." "Hadley. I'm not playing games with you." "I'm not playing games either, hotshot." "This door had better be opened by the time I get to three," Parker warns. "One...two..." Where Parker would say 'three', the door bursts open. I glare at him. "Was that really necessary?" I roll my eyes. Parker is fuming. "I'm not letting you leave because you are my queen. You are to rule this kingdom with me." With this, Parker crashes his lips onto mine. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Hadley Starr is in for a deal of trouble when the new guy in town happens to be exceptionally attractive. The kicker? He's a prince looking for a suitor to bring him into the king's position. And he wants Hadley to be his queen. "Looove it <3" - @LolaSW "I literally can't wait until you update again!! I wanted to let you know that I REALLY Like No LOVE your book!! <3" - @Really_Awkward_Human "Damn!! Your book is so good!! It's been like what? An hour? Maybe two? I don't know. But I'm still reading!!!" - @toomuch101 © Lauren Upright 2017. All rights reserved. (Completed but undergoing major editing)

                      PROLOGUE We began at the east, by the power of air He whispered some words, he saved my soul Round and round, he bound me one night He offered new life, another breath of light. We met at the south, by the power of fire He gave. me warmth, he marked my past Casted out all darkness, my mind and body at rest All harm that's near, he surrounds with no fear. We turned to the west, by the power of water His power flow strong, purified my pain and sorrow With tides and waves, he followed my path He held to his pledge, and vowed with dear and joy. We ended at the north, by the power of earth A tie was made, with perfect love and perfect trust Within all elements, he answered fast and true By the wheel of time, he became my heart's desire. Illustrated by: TAU Author's POV: Alyanna Rohan never believed in fairy tales and happy endings.At the age of seven, her parents died and she had no. choice but to live with her evik aunt and despicable cousin.She was forced to work at a young age and to suffer in pain, hunger and loneliness with them. Despite the hardships, she was still hoping for a better future since her eighteenth birthday was soon to come.That meant Yana can already claim tge money and assets that her parents left for her. But her life turned into a mess when her loathsome relatives deceived her and stole all her money at the bank.They abandoned her with nothing.YAna's future was in chaos and now she was twice as miserable! All her dreams just disappeared! even her fantansy of going to college vanished as well! she got nowhere to go and her only chance of survival was to accept an old man's adviced that she should work for a guy named Brylle Zaffiro. Yana found her way to Brylle's house ad there she attested that she will never be a fan of fairy tales! That was because the sudden twist in her life made it clear that the reality she was facing was way more magical absolutely thrilling, and suprisingly romantic!