The greatest tragedy the world has ever known turned out to be the ultimate catalyst for change. In the wake of World War III, which decimated most of the world's population, the remaining survivors vowed to not continue to repeat the same mistakes of the past. Fortunately, they had something previous generations did not have - advanced technology. The year is 2117 and this once shattered civilization has become prosperous again. Innovative forms of technology have enabled them to abandon the old model and re-engineer a better way of living for all. Brain implants and genetic modifications have made an entire population educated, healthy, and kind. Despite the benefits of this technology, it has created some unforeseen side effects that threaten humankind's existence. When technology proves to be inept at solving the world's problem, a new hope emerges in the unlikeliest form - a young orphan girl. *** Cyberpunk, dystopian, technology, future, futurism, scifi, heroine, prodigy...

"I think something might have happened to me Saturday night. Something bad." Private Investigator Dani Ripper's client list is nuttier than the Looney Tunes conga line, but she diligently solves one crazy case after another, waiting for a game-changer. Enter Riley Freeman, 17-year-old honor student. Saturday afternoon Riley quietly placed a little strawberry sticker on her private area and pretended it was a tattoo. She didn't tell anyone about it. That night she went to a slumber party that featured drinking and boys. Riley fell asleep, woke up the next day with no reason to think anything happened... ...Until Monday, at school, when a classmate called her Strawberry. Coincidence or crime? Dani agrees to investigate. And the roller coaster ride begins.

A Paranormal Thriller Psychology professor Denton Reed has been pulled out of the classroom to find a killer. Bodies are turning up all over the quiet town of Bexhill. They are found dismembered and burned beyond recognition in a snow covered farmer's field, by the abandoned mill, and under the train bridge. The only clue linking the victims is the bizarre figure-eight patterns left behind in their homes. Denton must use his unique profiling techniques to uncover the murderer, who the police have dubbed Mr. 8. As he begins to unravel the mystery, a strange pattern begins to emerge. Before their deaths, each victim was seized by dark obsessions and inexplicable changes in behavior. Whatever strange forces are affecting the people of Bexhill, they may actually be more dangerous than any killer. As a wave of insanity sweeps the town, Denton will put his life on the line to get to the source of the madness and risk all to protect the woman he loves. But is it already too late? [Rated PG-13 For scenes of violence and strong language] *Cover art by Donald Cronkhite. Best RankingMay 12, 2014 - #1 Mystery/Thriller, #2 Horror

Carly McKinley is the new up and coming singing sensation. With her new album just being released, she is already one of the most famous young singers out there. People already love her and her music, wanting to hear more of her. Then there is One Direction, the most famous boy band in the world. When Carly meets One Direction, a new friendship blossoms between the six young singers. And with Carly releasing her first album and 1D releasing their second one, they are basically going through the same phase. But when One Direction's management asks Carly to be the opening act for the boys' Take Me Home tour, drama starts to happen. Carly and a certain green eyed member of the band become closer and closer, eventually going from just friends to something more. But will it work out? When you're famous and in a relationship, nothing is ever calm and under control. You have haters, a lot of them, and sometimes it gets too much. And then there's paparazzi. And when there's a big mistake made by one of the lovers, will it be able to be fixed? Or are Carly and Harry just gonna have to forget about their relationship and move on? Find out in "Truly Madly Deeply." It's not about finding love. It's about making time for finding love, while having such a big career. **SEQUEL 'Still The One' IS NOW UP!!** Cover by @minieleanor

"long story short, i hated calum hood." (cover by elle)

"7:15, that's our time."

All I wanted was to learn how to play the guitar. I never asked for my teacher to be a boy in the worlds biggest boyband. But I'm not complaining.

"Before you can see the light you have to deal with the darkness"

Where a naive girl with lots of baggage and a rockstar that can't seem to think of anyone but himself fall in love over the span of 24 hours

Kashia is not an ordinary woman. In fact, nothing about her is ordinary. She is stuck in her own world, killing people which she thinks is her way of doing public service. Until a client gave her a very special assignment: to kill the famous Harry Styles. Will Kashia still have the guts to kill him once she knows who he really is? (published 2012)