In Half Hell, North Carolina, the swamp has a way of keeping secrets. Corey Giles moves quietly through its shadows, living a life the townsfolk barely understand and dealing with a side of himself he can barely control. Outsider, artist, and something more, he drifts through the edges of the town, careful to observe without being seen. In a place where the ordinary brushes against the strange, every footprint, every whisper, and every choice could reveal more than he intends. Some truths are best left buried, some things are better left unspoken, and some nights demand a reckoning that cannot be escaped.

(Formerly called "Vampiru") Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, 2012. When Dani Tamari sees a spaceship while stargazing, her life will never be the same again. Suddenly, she finds herself in a world of aliens, vampires, and people who want to kill her. The so-called David Cross doesn't regret killing his abusive father; he's happy he's finally gone. But the authorities on Vampiru, his home planet, don't see it that way, and now he's on the run. He chooses Earth to hide, and lands in Enniskillen. He doesn't know there are unpleasant surprises waiting for him. Dani and David find their lives a mess as their worlds collide with disastrous consequences. Dani doesn't know what she's getting into, and she wouldn't want anything to do with it if she did. But she's in too deep, she knows too much, and there's no way out. Cover by @Shady234

Alyssa's story begins where most would end-in the aftermath of a savage attack that claimed her life. Yet fate, mercurial and unyielding, intercedes, granting her an extraordinary second chance to rewrite the narrative of her existence. Thrust back into life, Alyssa must navigate a treacherous path where every decision carries unimaginable consequences. With danger lurking at every turn, she wonders: can she uncover the right choices amidst the chaos, or is she doomed to repeat the past? As new love blossoms and old friendships hang by a thread, Alyssa begins to feel the weight of her second chance. But time is running out, and the darker forces surrounding her grow relentless. Death wants her back, angels fight to protect her, and fate has already laid its claim. Will Alyssa find the strength to survive? Or will her second chance prove to be her final undoing? In a world where destiny is unyielding, Alyssa must face the ultimate question: how far will she go to defy fate? Triggers: Violence, sexuality (discussed, not portrayed), death

Deception leads to unexpected results. Growing up with a strict mother isn't Rowena Audley's ideal childhood. Especially when her mother ingrains the art of seduction at an early age. Already twenty-one years old, Rowena's mother had passed away leaving a series of letters addressed to the Royal Palace. Finding out the contents of the journal, Rowena travels to the Royal Place with vengeance in her heart as she carries her mother's wish. A wish that wrecks havoc inside her soul and her adamant determination as she meets the ruthless son of the drunkard king. To ensure the safety of her vengeance, she creates another identity of Nora; a seductress. By day, Rowena works as a chamber maiden for the queen while by night, she goes by Nora gathering information that can topple the monarchy. But things gets interesting when Nora suddenly piques the malevolent prince's suspicion. Before she knows it, she entangles herself in a treacherous game of cat and mouse as she struggles to keep her two identities a secret while suddenly finding herself under the savage clutches of Cedric Caldwell. Does Rowena has what it takes to entice him under her control or will he see through all of her disguises? New chapters are added weekly. Copyright © 2013 Chrysanthemum --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: I don't own the pictures (including the cover) used in this story and it belongs to the respectable owners.