Marina Martinez isn't sure what she expects when she's invited to her rich uncle's funeral on his private island. But she certainly didn't expect to find out that her uncle is actually still very alive- and is in possession of a very large inheritance that will be split equally among nine teenagers at the time of his death. As Marina becomes the target of a series of attacks, she realizes that some of the heirs aren't happy with their share of the money and will do anything to make sure that they get a larger chunk of inheritance- including eliminating the other heirs. Marina isn't sure who she can trust anymore, and only wants the "game" to end. The answer is very clear: kill or be killed. But is Marina willing to do just that or will she lose the game and her inheritance? *updates on Fridays*

"I want to help you," the man next to her says. She shivers as the hand rests on her thigh again. But this time, she doesn't push him away. He lowers his voice to a whisper, so quiet that not even the microphones can pick it up. "People do strange things for love." Before the murders, Alya Ledford had it pretty good: an acting career, a famous movie director husband, and an amazing best friend. But when her best friend goes missing and her husband is supposedly diagnosed with cancer, Alya finds that the only person she really trusts is a limo driver and fellow actor, Edward. With her husband away seeking treatment, Alya gets distracted by the "boy next door," an attractive young man who seems to be everything she ever dreamed of. With her life in turmoil, Alya doesn't know how things can get any worse. And then the first person dies. #opennovellacontest

Aelin and Rowan know they're mates the moment they meet. Well, sort of. It's...complicated. --Excerpts-- ------ "You," She slurred her words, pointing to the hawk with her empty wine bottle, "you're-but-" Calaena was drunk and confused after the mating bond made itself clear, which was what she'd blame her next words and actions on. "I swear I'm not into birds or dogs or any other animals. I mean like f**** how'd that even work with a rutting bird oh rutting gods the logistics are mother******** insane I don't even want to think about-" ------ Maeve waggled her eyebrows, "Ohhh, have you and Rowan been...busy? Making pretty babies I see?" Her smrik could not hide the perverted, greedy gleam in her soulless eyes as she winked salaciously. "Darling neice, you must let me see them when the time comes." ------- Part crackfic, part not-so-crackfic, this HOF AU answers the question : What if Aelin and Rowan knew they were mates from the start? --- Highest ranks: #1 Throne of Glass, #1 Aelin, #1 Celaena, #1 Heir of Fire, #53 Fae --- This is a Throne of Glass AU. Updates every Sunday. Next update (est.): 16th August 2020.