In a world ravaged by the aftermath of a global pandemic, society has finally reconstructed itself from near-destruction. Samantha Allegrano is studying at prestigious institution Ridgeview University, intent on finding a cure for the virus that nearly wiped out mankind, as well as an antidote for those plagued by its final stage: the Corruption. When her home sector is attacked by the Corrupted, Sam and her close friends plan to escape to the Capitol where they know an impenetrable fence can keep them safe from the undead. Everything changes when Sam makes a critical discovery that could save the planet. But at what cost?

Ostracised from high-society high school society, Mia and Jamison stick together. They may be financially challenged but they have big imaginations and big plans- and most importantly- each other. One day they stumble upon an injured magical creature that needs their help. How do you care for a beast (who's quite a bit larger than ET) that until now was merely the stuff of myth and legend? And, more importantly, how can you hide it in suburbia? Step 1. Sneak creature from forest to Mia's house, avoiding cops, bullies, and parents. Step 2. Set up a home in garage? Basement? Brainstorm excuse for Mia's mom. Step 3. Paging Dr. Mia: Clean and bandage. We're gonna need a lot of Bandaids... Step 4. What do they eat? Research. Lots and lots of research. Step 5. Wait- How do you research a fantasy creature? Step 6. Control a wild, fantasy beast. Step 7. What to do if (when) the authorities come calling. Step 8. Are we in over our heads? Naaah The decisions Mia and Jamison make will forever alter their perceived reality, their relationship, and the very threads of the time-space continuum. No pressure. The Paradox Exemption is an original episodic fiction journey with ingredients that include romance, drama, fantasy, sci-fi, suspense, and adventure, with a sprinkling of humor. Join the adventure and start reading today- your reality will never be the same...

❖ QUEENKILLER, KINGMAKER Book 1 ❖ Feudal Southeast-Asia filled with magic, daemons, and a royal conspiracy. This is Isla's quest for the truth, and her slow spiral into becoming her very own worst nightmare. When the gods ascended thousands of years ago, they left behind the divine gift of theurgy. Its powers still echo amongst men, but run fiercer yet in the blood of kings and queens. And one of them will stop at nothing before Isla is dead. A betrayal lures her out of refuge and into her journey home, where she must unmask her enemies before they unmask her. The theurgy that she has had to keep hidden for many years can be her greatest ally or her most lethal foil. Only her wits can guide her through the dangerous politics of the Surikh court. But amidst the plots and schemes bubbling around her, she uncovers something far more sinister than the identity of her enemies. Something that can change her entire life; indeed, entire kingdoms. ↝ this work contains violence, profanity, and sexual references ↜ ↝ Winner of Wattys 2016 HQ Love Award ↝ Winner of FANTASCI's first Chosen One ↝ Winner of The Cryptic Awards 2018 ↝ Featured in Fantasy as of 18-01-2017 ↝ Wattpad Editor's Pick January 2021

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BLACK MIRROR meets PRETTY LITTLE LIARS in this multimedia thriller where an anonymous advice website gets hacked and the dark origins of the site start to come to light. (shortlisted for the 2017 wattys, #1 in mystery/thriller)

All Ed needed to become the Internet's latest boyfriend was a chili-pepper costume. But getting sunny foreign-exchange student Audra to prom will take a lot more than that. Ed doesn't know he's beautiful. But he is. Even when his crazy boss forces him to wear an "extra-spicy" chili pepper costume as part of a May 5th promotion. It was only meant to be an after-school job at a low-key Mexican restaurant; Ed never signed up for abject humiliation. And when a lovestruck girl snaps a covert picture of Ed while he serves her an enchilada, he couldn't possibly have anticipated becoming the internet's latest imaginary boyfriend. The fame is immediate and disorienting, but if it helps Ed convince quirky foreign exchange student Audra to attend prom with him, being "Enchilada Ed" might not be so bad. (Formerly Ignorance, Bliss, and Mexican Food)

Kahlan Anderson doesn't quite fit in. School is a bore, her friends are non-existent, and her uncle is on her back constantly about making better life choices. The only people she can rely on is her uncle and her cousin, Violet, and all she seems to do is disappoint them. Kahlan has never felt more alone. That is, until Blake Lahey stumbles into her life. He's handsome, persistent, and won't leave her alone. Kahlan can't understand why he wants to be her friend and is determined not to let him in, no matter how hard he tries. But there's a fire between them that she can't deny, a fire so fierce she can't stay away. The problem with fire is that you always end up scathed. Will Kahlan learn to trust again? Or will she watch everything she's worked hard for go up in flames? [ Currently rewriting ]

Emma Taylor's summer wasn't filled with parties or beaches as she'd hoped. Instead life slams her into a dark reality that seems to be drowning her. And she doesn't let anyone in to save her, neither her family or her friends. But life is full of unexpected twists, bad and good. Emma begins to connect with Austin Moore, her brothers best friend, who just might be able to save her from the cold water's clutches and show her that sometimes you just need to take a leap of faith.