*ALTERNATE VERSION OF WAR STORM* VICTORY COMES AT A PRICE. Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal's betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart-and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her-Mare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of Norta once and for all . . . starting with the crown on Maven's head. But no battle is won alone, and before the Reds may rise as one, Mare must side with the boy who broke her heart in order to defeat the boy who almost broke her. Cal's powerful Silver allies, alongside Mare and the Scarlet Guard, prove a formidable force. But Maven is driven by an obsession so deep, he will stop at nothing to have Mare as his own again, even if it means demolish everything-and everyone-in his path. War is coming, and all Mare has fought for hangs in the balance. Will victory be enough to topple the Silver kingdoms? Or will the little lightning girl be forever silenced? In the epic conclusion to Victoria Aveyard's stunning series, Mare must embrace her fate and summon all her power . . . for all will be tested, but not all will survive. *All characters are Victoria Aveyard's. Excerpt above is from the official War Storm preview.* *I've taken multiple ideas from Victoria Aveyard's Tumblr. THESE IDEAS ARE NOT MY OWN.* *Official War Storm cover has been taken and edited by myself.*

A compilation of "Red Queen" tidbits I've written that don't pile up to a whole story. Let's see where this will go. Part 10 (Housewarming) is some nice Mare x Cal fun. But to be honest, apart from part 2 and 10, this is all about Shade x Farley and their daughter. But parts 7 and 11 have some Mare x Cal, too.

Takes place after War Storm. Contains major spoilers! A whole new life opens up for Elane Haven and Evangeline Samos. Montfort seems like a paradise, one Elane is willing to enter and enjoy in full. But while she tries to make up for the pain and heartache she endured, Evangeline is less certain of her place - and whether her wounds will heal.

// almost. the cruelest word in the universe. they almost were happy. they almost made it. they almost had each other. they almost saved everyone. they almost did it. almost. - AL•MOST 1. not quite; very nearly. -