[AMBYS WINNER 2024] Mutilated, dejected and stained by the blood of his loved ones, Lucius Cromwell, a precocious and naïve child of high society, strikes a deal with an unhallowed Scourge of 'The Waste' in order to get his life back, blissfully ignorant that he'll consequently find his humanity on the line. *** A disturbing voice has been tormenting Lucius' mind for the longest time. Disregarding its sinister way of suggesting revenge on people who hurt him as mere thoughts he goes about his day, doing his best to live up to his superficial parents' standards and following the ideals of his Archon of worship. Life is lacklustre, but hardly worth causing a scene over. When a life altering event renders Lucius struggling not to die on the streets however things turn grim very fast, and in an act of desperation Lucius casts his beliefs aside, promising his soul to be devoured by The Waste at the time of his death with the promise of power in return. It doesn't take long for Lucius to realize that even the smallest of favors promised to him come with a catch, and being forced to do the Scourge of The Waste's wicked bidding while watching loved one after loved one disappear from his life Lucius has to wonder if a lifetime of power was really worth an eternity of suffering. This is the first installment of the "The Meaning Of Eternity" series. [Word count: 108 000]

Lena Gibson lives an unremarkable life as a barista at an unassuming coffee shop in downtown Seattle. Her biggest problems are working back-to-back closing and opening shifts, and trying to forget about her ex-boyfriend. But when she witnesses a man seemingly fall to his death outside her shop one night, she's suddenly thrust into a world of danger, intrigue and literal monsters. Gabriel Rinehart is a vagabond straddling the line between two worlds, making ends meet by procuring artifacts from one world and selling them in the other. After stumbling upon what looks like a huge score, he finds himself instead chasing after a legendary artifact that could be unfathomably dangerous in the wrong hands. Two people. Two worlds. Two stories. When their paths cross, they'll find themselves running down the clock to save both their worlds from unspeakable dangers. _______ #1 in hidden world, Jan. 28-Feb. 4, 2019 #2 in another dimension, March 27-April 5, 2019 _______ Trying to update every other Monday as my day job allows. Is a work in progress and any feedback is much appreciated. If you like what you read, please remember to vote! You can also listen to The Lock as a free audiobook-style podcast. It's available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play, or at this link: https://anchor.fm/steven-wyble/ Also, check out my new book, "Duplicate Minds," available on Amazon here: http://www.tinyurl.com/DuplicateMinds

Wattpad Featured Story. For Darcy and Milo the world is always different. Life changes in a blink. Nothing is ever the same. Except for them. They don't know why. They always forget. But now it's time to remember... Again.

"Let the Lightning Engulf you" 15-year-old Alexander Charon embarks on his journey at a new school as he struggles to form bonds and relationships with those around him. He begins to unravel his hidden talents forcing his life to take an unexpected turn as he witnesses the murder and kidnapping of his friends. He must use his newly found skills to solve mysteries and protect those he cares for before it's too late. Can Alex rise up as he attempts to persevere against adversities? Or will he fall into despair as hope dwindles with each new obstacle? ---------------------------- Thank so much to everyone commenting and liking my book! I promise I read all of them and I'll respond as soon as I can. Original Image for cover by Richard Ungar. Cover Edited by Z.T.Soyoye using Photofunia.com Highest Rank in Adventure: #69 Highest Rank in Science Fiction: #15 Highest Rank in Action-Adventure: #1 Highest Rank in Mystery: #3 ** FEATURED WATTPAD PICKS ** **The Wattys2018 Longlist Pick**

[You can now purchase 100 Voicemails' paperback on Amazon!] After a car accident, seventeen year old Steve Carlton, goes into a coma. When he does wake up after a few months, he suffers from temporary memory loss. During this time, he starts to go through his messages and voicemails on his cellphone, trying to get a clue of who he used to be. Voicemails sent to him from a girl called Ari might have the answers to his questions. A story told through voicemails.