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Azima Rousseau, a demon hunter destined to save her world from the denizens of the Underworld, has to venture through the Seven Levels of Hell in order to face its Prince and close the rift between their worlds once and for all. ***** Ever since her eighteenth birthday, Azima Rousseau knew she would die battling the forces of Hell just as her mother had, and every other Rousseau before her. So when her destiny delivers her to Death's door, it is not the Devil who answers, but the Demon Prince Malecoda. Instead of ending her fated existence as his sworn enemy, he decides to bind her into a pact that challenges not only the intensity of her will to survive but also the integrity of her soul to persevere. Together they soon discover who the monsters truly are- Azima's own people. [[ 2021 WATTYS SHORTLIST ]] ---------- Cover designed by Stefanie Saw

Watty's 2018 Long list! Highest Ranking: #1 in Action & #1 in Fantasy. (For ease of reading for those with mobile devices, this written work will be one story section per chapter.) Brenna Caldwythe walks in the forest on her sixteenth birthday and discovers a relic. Her discovery begins a chain of events which will forever alter her purpose in life. Aederan, the world upon which she lives is threatened by unspeakable evil, which is growing in strength and power. "Listen child to the voices in the wind blowing through the grasses and the leaves, they speak of many things; the wise should listen to what they have to say. You are young and know not of the darkness, yet you sense its wicked ways. The evil is spreading through the water, the soil, and through the air, seeking to corrupt the world," Elliana said. "As a flickering flame can shine brightly in the darkness, driving back the shadows; so too, can the power of one who is pure, strong of heart, and faithful. My child, you are the one Light of Elliana and are Aederan's greatest hope. Go forth, and rally those who share your dream of finding the sanctuary, for within lays the destiny of your world." Prince Donovan Answaar, through events, finds himself guided deep into the forest. Determined friends, in the form of Morgan, Changa, Girard, among others, are found by Brenna who leads them to Donovan. Five friends realize they're experiencing the same recurring dreams which state they must begin a quest. Twelve loyal friends discover the horrific truth about their world's ancient past. With the enemy pursuing their token force of intrepid adventurers, they must face dark sorcerers, evil necromancers, the undead, and the brutal malice of a Black Dragon. These stalwart heroes are locked in a race against time. The prize is nothing less than the hope of victory over ancient evil, which threatens to destroy their world.

Kara and Hardy Reynolds and their best friend Sam spend their school nights as secret monster hunters. On the New Year's Eve of Kara's senior year, she is killed during a battle between Hardy and a monster. Fearful for his own life, Sam flees, and Hardy, alone and racked with guilt, descends into despair. Using her unbounded devotion as a guide, Kara returns as a ghost, and with a new set of skills, she and Hardy continue hunting monsters. When Sam's departure turns into a kidnapping, Kara calls on indebted witch Beth Winter to help infiltrate a cavernous lair hidden below a small town mansion where they suspect Sam is captive. Once inside, they encounter three imprisoned monsters: undead nerd Chris, party-girl vampire Monique, and pious werewolf Will. After uncovering a mystery more sinister than they ever could have imagined, their rescue operation becomes a fight for survival, challenging Kara's devotion to everything she holds dear. This is A Tale of Ghosts and Guardians. This story is completed, but I am waiting to post the next part. Let me know that you like what you've read so far by voting and commenting. Thanks!