See title for more details. But actually, it's just a compilation of everything I'm submitting. Imaginative names, I know... Anyways... Title of chapter will be as follows: Contest Name - "Title of Story" Wish me luck! (Or misfortune. Or happiness. I'll take any of them)

Demons have plagued the world for decades now. When they appeared they brought freak storms, new volcanos, strange fertile havens in otherwise uninhabitable places, and much more. But that's ancient history, especially to Ash Valley, WA. Demons may be a nuisance, but they aren't all bad. Maggie's house-mate Sam used to possess her brother Dill. Her cousin Sandler's mother died from a possession gone wrong. That's just the way the world works. Occasionally you have to dig out the torches and pitchforks to drive off an invading force that wants to destroy your town. Except, things don't like to stay quiet after a demon war. Especially in a Ash Valley, and especially for a family who have been monster-hunters since the start. A new demonic force has already popped up. One that may mean disaster, or at least according to Sam. One that may just show how... human... these Demons can be.

Okay, so the title says nothing about what the actual story is. This is (yet another) entry to the "to all the boys" contest, which means I'm systematically going through basically every person I've fallen for. This was more low-key than some others, and maybe four years ago, but I actually wrote most of this in a note called "I'll never send this to trust-will. ever." on my phone. Unrequited like, for a person I knew exactly five days. Sooooooooo... Hi Lina :) from Stavi ~ps, I don't own the picture on the cover, please don't sue me :)~

*PREQUEL* Characters from "Demons Were People Once, Too" and assorted other stories. No prior knowledge needed, but will spoil the endings somewhat. Also, needs a cover :) ~ Every one of her Demons came from somewhere. One somewhere in specific. They called themselves humans. They called their planet Earth. They lived in an era where countries didn't matter, cities had their names crossed off. They were citizens of a united world. A world united against another, a war between a multiverse. The wars raged for generations. Laws were made. Rules were established and punishments given. Promotions taken, and fronts won. This is the story of two families, both with secrets, both hiding impossibilities from their government, both oblivious to how horrible the consequences of their actions will be. This is the story of six children who thought they could change the world. This is the story of the two that succeeded. "For those lost by cause of belief, I beg of you return" This is the story of the Demons.

I guess this is a love letter? It's more of something I wish I could say but I'm too much of a coward to do. So guess what- I'mma publish it! Yay me! If the person this is to reads this, please don't tell me. I think I'm dying already. Only reason I'm ever going to publish is for a contest. Best wishes all, E. D. Wright ~ Note- I sign with my nickname. I think at some point anyone reading my work will be able to guess my real name in four chapters.

Alex is not the protagonist of stories. He's usually shadowing everyone else, reliving tragic backstories (his or not), and being invisible to everyone else in the Order of Heroes. Until now...