When a chronically ill woman catches the eye of a Siren with supernatural powers of attraction, she must learn to navigate a mythical world she never knew existed. ***** After developing a series of unexplained symptoms and chronic pain, Ava Reynolds has resigned herself to living an unextraordinary life as "that sick girl". But everything changes when a night out with her boyfriend ends in a dramatic break-up and she finds herself going home with someone else: a handsome stranger named Zane. But Zane is more than meets the eye: he's an ancient Siren with supernatural powers and a venomous kiss capable of driving anyone wild. He can have anyone he wants, but he only wants her. As Ava is pulled into Zane's world of Sirens, Incubi, and Demons, her life becomes anything but ordinary. But is she truly falling in love, or is she just falling under his spell? [[Word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Ren T Book 1 of the Siren's Mark series Content Warning: Contains explicit language, sex, violence, and alcohol use. Story at times addresses themes of homophobia, illness, and medical issues.

Theodetia Hamilton has finally decided to give herself into commitment, to give herself a chance to relationship, so since that is the case, she decides to go to the same college with Gideon. Unfortunately, life has it's own plans and fate has it's own turns, so does destiny has it's own decisions to make. Hence, when Gideon starts behaving like a jerk, what is she to do? Was giving relationship a chance a mistake? Was falling in love a mistake? Will she ever trust again? Fall in love again? The question is, who will mend the broken heart? Who will unbreak her?

Mermaid and the bad boy is all about fantasy. Always dreaming of being rescued by a mermaid, Jordan Beckford falls in love with an ordinary school girl not knowing she's the girl of his dreams who's going to be the Queen of Oceania when she clocks 18. ~~~~~~~~~~ The school's hottest badass and number one person on the 'don't mess with' list, Jordan Beckford falls in love with... Lily white skin, red rose hair and lips, Ocean blue eyes, Marella Zale. Living with her psycho step dad created hate in her heart for humans and can't wait till she turns 18 when she'll finaly return to the underwater where she truly belongs. ~~~~~~~~ What would happen after their separation? What would happen when she marries her betrothed? What happens when he find out the risks their mysterious relationship? Finding answers to these questions, Jordan visits the Merworld but would he ever make it out alive from this adventure? You wouldn't know untill you check it out... This story is filled with lot of twists and turns, ups and downs that I just can't summerize in detail but I'll make sure you won't regret adding this into your library, I promise. A pearl full of thanks for giving my book a chance, hope you'all love it. ~~~~~ Warning⚠: Story Contains Mature Content. Cover by: @Niranju98 All Rights Reserved © 2018 @Amana-Deena

After turning twelve Momotaro experiences strange things happening to his body. He realizes that it has something to do with his departed mother. When he follows the only lead he has it brings him closer to the truth along with what else hides with it.

When his daughter and son-in-law are brutally murdered, Master Zo vows to do anything to keep his grandson, Spark, safe. He teaches Spark how to fight, defend himself, and helps him increase his stamina, speed, and agility. When another child, Ace, falls from the sky, he joins in this regime and the two become brothers. They grow stronger together, locked away from the world in their remote cabin. But a meteor hits Earth infusing the boys with new abilities, just in time to save Earth from a race of aliens intent on destroying humanity. As the boys embark on their new journey, they meet three people with similar powers and the five become a team. While the brothers fight to save their planet, they have magical, but very different experiences along the way. One will find love and friendship, while the other falls into a trap of anger and power. Can their bond survive the war or will their years of training and friendship be for nothing?

She foresees evermore. Phenїx the Ever-Knowing is the proto-Valkyrie, headed towards goddesshood. She witnesses all, and her hands have guided the fates of the entire Lore into the beginning of the next Accession. But one fate rests foremost in her heart. ----- He hunts without end. Byron has become a Lorean most have never seen. Because his species is dead. He is given a mission. Stop the Ever-Knowing before she drives Earth and the entire Lore to a premature apocalypse. ----- MATURE CONTENT WARNING: 18+ readers only. For thematic elements, strong coarse language throughout, strong violence, and graphic sexual situations. ----- I in no way claim ownership of the Immortals After Dark saga. This is the work of Miss Kresley Cole. Nor do I claim ownership of Miss Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld. This work started as an idea, and is one of my stories I had to finish. I thank you for taking the time to read it ahead of time. -----

*Warning: some minor Dirty Lying Faeries spoilers* Heathra has been too much for her family to handle since her father died. The playful nature she shared with her father didn't extend to her ailing mother and stern sister. But a little magic in her life might be just the change she was looking for.

Kenneth Dekker lives trapped in the hospital undergoing robotic lung treatment. He regularly escapes to the VR world Atlas Quest--his safe haven. There he befriends another player, a girl named Byrd. Over time, he takes comfort in having another human being to talk to as his health takes a turn for the worse. His lungs weaken, but Kenneth knows he can't afford the lung transplant. Still, he refuses to get financial help from his abusive mother. Without anywhere else to turn, he immerses himself in Atlas Quest. He grows close to Byrd and their friendship renews his desire to live life. However, his health issues still loom ahead. No matter what, he can't run from reality forever.

When twenty-five-year-old nurse, Lorelei Collins suffers a bad breakup, her friends convince her to try out a new dating app. But all of the profiles are boring and discouraging until she matches with Jesse. His profile doesn't include the usual display of muscles and sunsets and pets. His pictures are of masked strangers in leather with sex toys Lorelei did not even know existed. She knows she should be scared, but she has to find out more about this man. Because even though up till now Lorelei has led an ordinary life, something about him feels right. Lorelei embarks on a dark sexual exploration and only time will prove whether Jesse is a waking fantasy or a nightmare. WATTYS 2022 SHORTLISTED