Helianthus was a small-town boy, most comfortable in the company of sheep and horses out on a wild mountainside. Though he left home to join the Royal Legion, he was never a soldier no matter how easily he took to battle. When he saves the town from invaders during his first visit in ten years, the title 'hero' is nothing more to him than a ridiculous nickname. At heart, Helianthus knew he would always be a small-town boy. He just needed to solve all of his town's problems, let the dust settle, and give everyone some time to forget he was anything more than a reclusive farmer. Until he finds himself face to face with The Sun.

"Great heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their greatness goes unnoticed. It is all part of the fairy tale." -Peter S. Beagle Cover credit to @Silver_Chick

After being ordered by the State to undergo Deep Sleep, a treatment for troubled teens, Jo awakens in the hospital with sporadic and unexplained memories. Upon celebrating her rebirthday, she recalls strange past events that makes her question reality. Did she really awaken, or has she become trapped in Deep Sleep? ***** 🏆 Round 2 Winner - Open Novella Contest 2020 🏆 Longlisted - ONC 2020 🏆 Shortlisted - ONC 2020 ***** ONC 2020 Prompt 15

[Book Two] After surviving and ending the torment Riley faced for a year, he goes back to his regular life. As much as he tries to forget Hart, the memory still follows him, this time in the form of Hart's sister, Seraphina. Her unexpected appearance brings the undeniable news that Hart is still alive and more than ever trying to bring his mother back, despite his failure. When Riley searches for Hart, he finds the one thing he has wanted for so long - the truth.

[Book One] Hart is supposed to be alone. His dark world has no room for another. Especially not his new victim, Riley. But this time it's different, and there's no going back once this twisted romance unveils.