An undistinguished, middle-aged writer tries to publish the first novel he ever wrote. It describes the summer he graduated high school, the summer of '99, when he and three friends left their hometown in search of Native treasure. Along the way, he reflects on who he is and how to live.

The Noire family curse is out for blood. Zenetra Noire must remain vigilant, especially after joining the Constabulary Force as a cadet-in-training. A distress call radioed in by celebrated explorer Scarlett Burn changes everything. The search and rescue operation over the Ghost Sea puts the team in peril and though led by a powerful alchemic inspector, someone on the airship harbors ulterior motives. To survive, Zenetra relies on haunting childhood stories from her missing sister, but there's no guarantee that her alchemic education is going to solve the secrets of a lost city and the strange, magical phenomenon that encircles it. *SLOWBURN* - *DEEP WORLDBUILDING*

"Swans sing before they die- 't were no bad thing Should certain persons die before they sing." Humanity is rotten. This is the one thing in which attorney Alistair Frye truly believes. Even so, he has no complaints. He is successful, leads a luxurious life, and his name is feared and respected in the legal scene. He has no reason to be dissatisfied. Regardless of his methods, his work yields results. So long as he does not break the law, what is it to him if others disagree? And yet- At the peak of his career, a series of foretold murders may prove to be his undoing.

The world had long since forgotten the age of dragons, those creatures that had once ruled the skies as gods had long since disappeared after the conclusion of the Great Demon Wars. Dragons became nothing more than a fading legend, a story to tell children at bedtime. But the gods could not let the dragons die, for they were the last defense against the demon armies and the dark god Vekkar. Talia had been born and raised in a world of darkness acting as an agent of Hephatus, goddess of assassins and death. She knew only a life of killing, sometimes for justice, sometimes for honor, always for money. Her morals were opaque at best. But when she's deployed to the city of Arboros she finds herself thrust into a world of political games, opposing powers, and constant threat. Nowhere was safe even for her. Her goals became muddied, and then lost altogether when she meets the Dwarven Prince. Bromyr had spent the last five years of his life chasing ghosts, desperate to find the lost dragon eggs. His people thought him crazy, his father stripped him of his titles, but he never gave up. Eventually his effort bore fruit and he hastily made way to return to his homeland only to get caught up in the city of Arboros. It was there that he met an intriguing half-giant, a woman who ignited a fire everywhere she went. In the end she was the one who inadvertently brought about the new age of dragons. What could go wrong when an ill tempered assassin becomes the first dragon rider of a new age? ***Cover made by annie1loves1you***

[Completed] Willow May is trying to survive high school- Without her best friend knowing she loves her; But one night, she records a love confession and- Accidentally sends it to everyone. Suddenly, her complicated love life becomes tragic. This is a fast-paced poetic retelling- About star crossed lovers and- Their journey to happily ever after. Author Note: Daydreamers is rated MATURE. There are dark themes and sexual content. It is an F/F/M LGBT free verse narrative poem- Meant to be read aloud like spoken word.

🔎Inmate Z is terrifyingly bright and kind even after landing in prison. But when her father betrays her, she plans for revenge. The Prison Trials are Z's only chance at freedom. With her devious father pulling strings, a murderer soon appears. Now not only must she outsmart her father, but she must also discover who is killing off contestants. The killer, the game, and her father are somehow one step ahead of every move Z makes - and she is being watched. Whoever it is, they are betting on her to win.🔍

"What makes one beautiful?" 'Smooth skin, silky hairs, a bomb figure or a great smile. I wouldn't know. I don't have any of these.' This is not a love story. it was supposed to be. But, everything changed with a brutal murder which leads to many secrets. Who is the real victim here?

Gemma Maxey spent the majority of her life as an outcast, trying to keep her powers hidden from the mortal world. But in a violent turn of events that leaves her heartbroken, she has her old life swept away when she is recruited to the Mangiatorvi University for the Gifted in a secret world called Oasi. Under the dual mentorship of the crown prince and a gifted fighter with intimacy issues, she somehow manages to earn their loyalty among their training sessions. But can Gemma trust anyone again when her heart is still in pieces? As tensions rise and the threat of civil war hangs heavily in this new world that Gemma has begun to love, she must decide whose side she is on when she proves to be more powerful than anyone else had first thought. With Gemma struggling to navigate this new world, the chance of normalcy and friendship must be traded for survival as more than just her life is put at stake. Blurb courtesy of @catlegis Cover art @somestarstuff

[New Chapters Published on Fridays] William (Billy) Glass is determined to write his Criminology PhD thesis on the most prolific female serial killer of all time, Moira Livia Moss. And it just so happens, after years of refusing to talk to media and shrinks alike, Billy gets word she is willing to talk to him. Billy begins his interviews with vim and vigor, but slowly starts to realize that Moira Livia Moss is seeping into all parts of his life. Can Billy keep his girlfriend, friends, and family separate from the thrilling, terrifying, and tantalizing interviews he holds almost daily with a brutal killer? If Hannibal Lecter has ever piqued your interest, you'll want to get to know Moira Livia Moss. Mature rating for strong language, violence, and sex.

Nandini Varma owns the only bookstore in town and is content with hiding her awkward self behind bestsellers. What she doesn't know is that her favorite author has moved near her, and that perhaps she could finally have a love story of her own, even if it's an awkward one. ***** Ryan Callahan wants to move on from his writing career and just work for the police. It's hard though, when the town's book lady happens to be a huge fan of his. She's smart, funny, beautiful, and kind - a lethal combination. He wants to get to know her more, but something seems to be holding her back. Who is this mysterious woman that Ryan can't stop thinking about? Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of sexism and verbal abuse. [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch