In the empty, cold expanse of the Home Galaxy, life needs a cradle, a planet to spark it into existence. Given the right conditions, it can become something incredible - something self aware. And when that happens, the planet that helped it along might just take notice... Planatae are mysterious, sentient planets that are sustained by the collective consciousness of the people who inhabit it. In exchange for the chance to think and feel, these planets bestow upon their inhabitants a Factor - a particular ability that aids adaptation in a specific environment. Ricardia Yigera is on the run; more willing to carve out a life in the darkness of Onyx Station then return to the comfort of home for a terrible crime she's committed. Trapped by her guilty conscious, she's unsure of what to do - and how to make amends. Jasper Drift thought he'd finally found tranquility, hidden away in paradise - until his military past comes back to catch him - and the extremly valuable asset he's been keeping hidden for years. Lukas Adamas is the son of one of space's most prestigious scientists, a woman hell-bent on unlocking the secrets of the Planatae. Ambitious and determined, Lukas wants to follow in her footsteps. But when his mother hears a rumor, one that has the potential to change everything they understand about the Planatae, Lukas is dragged along into a web of conspiracy and responcibility he may not have been fully prepared for. Amidst clashing galactic empires and the enigmatic workings of the Planetae, these three will find themselves wrapped up in a conspiracy that none of them asked for.

Keira's life is a hot mess. Since fleeing a car accident after attending a senior graduation party, Keira Hart and her parents have decided to keep it a secret for fear of tainting their reputation in their nosy town of Prescott, Arizona. But with secrets come lies, and as time crawls on, it becomes harder for Keira to keep herself in check as her guilt deepens, especially when she discovers that her Dad is having an affair with her best friend's mom. With her personal life a wreck, Keira wonders if happiness is just a thing from her past. Until she meets Nathan Reed. The handsome new neighbor next door. But there's a catch, he's paralyzed. And as the two grow closer, and secrets unfold, Keira makes a disturbing realization that her newfound love is the one she paralyzed. Just when Keira decides to come clean and confess, her world comes crashing down when she's arrested at Nathan's house. Will Nathan forgive Keira for the tragedy she forced upon him? Even more telling, will Keira have the courage to forgive herself, or will her lies bind her forever? The Lies That Bind is an exploration of one's self, the power of honesty, and the meaning of forgiveness.

This is the story about the corruption of a naive, sheltered girl's mind and soul over the course of a year as her best friend Nobuyuki -or the person who seems like her anyway- leads her down into the underground: into the thrilling, dangerous, exhilarating world of thrill seeking. Every other Saturday they meet up and push the limits a little more every time. How far can they take this before midnight? Things start out light and harmless enough: breaking rules, going out when she's not supposed to, pushing each other's comfort zone with fun activities... But overtime as the fun gets darker, experimental, more dangerous, and more twisted than ever before the girl goes through a sickening metamorphosis. Like a butterfly she emerges from her cocoon as a brand new and altogether far more screwed up version of who she was previously -hungering for fights, bloodshed, danger and more thrills than ever. Meanwhile her relationship with Nobuyuki morphs into something wholly unexpected, toxic and raw. How far is too far? How deep can she sink before the change becomes irreversible? And if so, can she find the strength to save herself before it's too late?

Ethan and Elizabeth have been best friends for the longest time. It all begins in their freshman year, when a young boy stands up for a girl that gets bullied at school. They have both been joined by the hip and inseparable since then, well until 5yrs later when tragedy strikes and Elizabeth is torn out of Ethan's life. Or at least that's what he thought. But it seems fate isn't quite done writing their story when their totally different paths cross again in the future under very dangerous circumstances. Would their story have a twisted ending or would life find a way to restore what should always have been?

It all happened so fast. The sickness spread like no other in recorded history, targeting individuals seemingly at random. In a single day, billions were infected. As if a switch had been flipped, every person who had come in contact and showed symptoms of the sickness dropped dead in the same moment. Everywhere around the world. To add insult to injury, the sick came back in full glory. Too bad they decided to switch teams.

Sawyer has always had a taste for the bad girls. The broken. The relationships that don't end well. Being the son and heir of the wealthiest businessman in architecture, his every move is watched. His favorite cologne advertised in the magazine's. Something funny he once said is in the newspaper. Pictures posted all over the internet. His escapades are tarnishing the family name and putting the business in jeopardy. To save it, he agrees to start seeing the daughter of a potential partner in the industry. She's a good girl. Plain. Boring. Exactly the kind of person who will help him drag his name out of the dirt. Her best friend Kaylee, is an entirely different story. Wild, funny, sassy and beautiful. But there's more to this bad girl than just alcohol and one night stands. She might just be the one to bring Sawyer and Toni together. Or tear them apart. WARNING: This story contains swearing. Lots of it. Mild drug use, such as alcohol and weed. Depression. May be offensive to some. This is the only warning you'll get, unless I add sexual content. Enjoy!

Death is immortality. Death is your second chance. Velian Terrashine belongs to a classless society of equality, art and democracy; a land full of creativity and mindfulness. It is in that perfect political system that one wrong movement, one careless mistake can cost her her life. Bound to live in disguise for fear of being executed for something she had no control over, the night of the Summer Festival she comes across another lethal secret that can change not only her life, but also the future of an unknown - to her world - kingdom. It is only when she ends up in the Gap World, a place between Heaven and Hell, that she realizes that someone can be truly and deeply alive even in a place of death and rain. highatmidnight | 2019 BOOK ONE All Rights Reserved

Hiding in the shadows of illegal immigration is an eighteen-year-old faerie living in a human country. Allison Grynn. Allison lost her wings at an early stage, and showed no traces of the Three Powers: Supernatural, Elemental or Raw. Thereby declared unfit to dwell in the Fae realms. Aided by others, she makes a life in the human country called Penillo. Till a fateful night eight years later, she is arrested and prosecuted for illegal border passing. She is presented two choices: Be punished or serve the human country, Penillo, against Rablen, the capital of the Fae realms. Her role uncovers unfortunate secrets in both sides of the world, including; A corrupt minister. An idealist love. An ancient secret. Faeborn. Human-raised. Where do her loyalties lie? Rankings: #3- metoo #27- library

Legend has it, there's a breathtaking island hidden off the coast of Vietnam. But not just any kind of island, one so beautiful it will change your entire perspective on life. For Jane and her three companions, these rumours are just too enticing to overlook. After employing a local, who agrees to take them there by boat, the group finds themselves lost in paradise. This is all Jane could ever ask for. But what happens when bizarre things start to occur on the island, and the group is left to fend for one another? Or at least try...

In the land of Zarial lies the most prosperous kingdom Aka, whose reign has been seen over the land for centuries. Lead by the proud Civilis family, their reign has been considered kind yet powerful as they possess the strongest forces on the continent. Their fighters -- known to the world as Shards -- has been the best trained and most accomplished brigade known to all. That is, until they are decimated by the neighboring kingdom Zaru. Just as their world begins to shift and fall apart, and Aka as many others are left defenseless as all seems lost, one remaining Shards brigade must rise to the challenge and find the pieces to restore their world before it is too late. ---- Book One: The Shards Kingdom