The year is 1955, and the death of beloved high school junior Sarah Benadine has left the town of Clearwater, Wisconsin reeling. It seems everyone in town has their own suspicions on what happened to the girl. But when Sarah's eleven-year-old neighbor, Shannon, is attacked by an unknown creature in the night, it becomes evident that things are not quite what they seem. Shannon is invited to attend the prestigious school on the outskirts of town and is suddenly swept into a whole new world she is only beginning to understand. As more bad things begin to plague the town of Clearwater, the question everyone wants answered is: What really happened to Sarah Benadine? ***The Fall of Clearwater Book One*** ***Cover by the wonderful @olga_godim***

"Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page....Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons) From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes a sweeping new fantasy series. 17 year old Ceres, a beautiful, poor girl in the Empire city of Delos, lives the harsh and unforgiving life of a commoner. By day she delivers her father's forged weapons to the palace training grounds, and by night she secretly trains with them, yearning to be a warrior in a land where girls are forbidden to fight. With her pending sale to slavehood, she is desperate. 18 year old Prince Thanos despises everything his royal family stands for. He abhors their harsh treatment of the masses, especially the brutal competition-The Killings-that lies at the heart of the city. He yearns to break free from the restraints of his upbringing, yet he, a fine warrior, sees no way out. When Ceres stuns the court with her hidden powers, she finds herself wrongfully imprisoned, doomed to an even worse life than she could imagine. Thanos, smitten, must choose if he will risk it all for her. Yet, thrust into a world of duplicity and deadly secrets, Ceres quickly learns there are those who rule, and those who are their pawns. And that sometimes, being chosen is the worst that can happen. SLAVE, WARRIOR, QUEEN tells an epic tale of tragic love, vengeance, betrayal, ambition, and destiny. Filled with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding action, it transports us into a world we will never forget, and makes us fall in love with fantasy all over again. Book #2 in OF CROWNS AND GLORY is also now available!

[This version of Time Flux is in progress and is without any proof reading or editing, professionally or otherwise. Read at your own risk! On completion it will be edited, rewrote and chopped to bits so enjoy the unabridged raw version of Time Flux here!] "Time Flux: Welcome to the New World" is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that takes us on a journey through time. James Clock, a super soldier, finds himself stranded in the past during the time of the Titanic's maiden voyage, along with his companions, the beautiful electrical engineer Hannah Craft, and the child prodigy, Oz. As they struggle to find a way back to their own time, they are pursued by a mysterious organization, led by a lethal and unpredictable man known only as "One," who seeks to control and manipulate knowledge for their own purposes. With danger at every turn, the trio must navigate the perils of the past and outsmart their pursuers to survive. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, both friend and foe, and uncover shocking secrets that threaten their very existence. With time running out, they must use all their wits and skills to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and find a way back to their own time, before it's too late. "Time Flux" is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure, full of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns. With a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and historical elements, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

||2019 ONC Ambassador Picks Reading List Selection|| Orphaned as an infant and raised by a troupe of Renaissance Faire actors, Quadir Janszoon is haunted by the past. Six days before his 25th birthday, spectral riders of the Bás Anáil gallop into Central Park in an attempt to murder him and claim the moire, a divine essence in his blood. Born to an ancient line of guardians, warriors known as the Dakaari, Quadir is thrust into a world of magic, prejudice, and political intrigue. With only his wits and his mother's ith'nael sword, he must fight for his life against a powerful, hidden foe sworn to kill him, ending the sacred bloodline of his family forever. <<<WINNER-BEST FANTASY-The Novella Awards 2020>>>

[Featured: EDITOR'S CHOICE] Káel didn't think his life could get worse after being abducted by an alien posing as a Russian exchange student. Until that 'one day' turned into three months, and he was forced to get cozy on a post-war planet fresh out of the dark ages. Forced to attend an unorthodox combat school, Káel's become a dubious spook magnet, and the trash of Lumer society for saving a dragon during physed class. To make matters worse, the only person who can help him seems to be a holographic fugitive he's harbouring in a rock. All in all, he has one goal. Home. Desperate to get back to the comfort of his Wifi before another unicorn tries to impale him, Káel will do anything short of intentional murder to pop a one way ticket to Earth, but he's already set off a Goldberg monstrosity that's turned his bland life on its head... And some of his new 'friends' have their own agendas. ---------- #1 in Fantasy (best glitch ever) #3 in Fantasy 06/15/2019 #5 in Adventure - 05/05/2019 #5 in Action - 05/05/2019 #4 in Fantasy - 05/05/2019 The Chillin Awards - 2nd place (Science Fiction) Dog Summer 2018 Awards - 3rd place (Fantasy) COGNITION Awards - Special mention (Science Fiction) Featured List - "EDITOR'S CHOICE" - 11/13/2018

"I am Cahira, keeper of the Dragon's fire and I bow for no one" Cahira an orphan ousted by a village who was afraid by a power she could not control. Isolated in a dense forest, unwittingly protecting the village that casted her out, treated no better then a feral watchdog. At least until, a wounded goblin comes baring a message and a false prophecy that sends her on a wild chase to find a mentor to train the beast within her. But things are not always what they seem. A pawn is a pawn, whether it's protecting your captors, being an unwilling participant in an uprising or a vital piece in a monster's soul. But it doesn't matter, not for a person with nothing else to lose but with everything to gain... Or is that how it was suppose to go? (Updates are slow but they will come my little spit-fires. You can scream at me on the convo feed, if you're impatient. I understand, I'm yelling at myself too)

*COMPLETE* Allayria promised to do what it takes to stop the Jarles, to make the ugly decision. She thinks, at last, she understands what the dynast meant. The lesson earned from the top of that lonely cliff and given the dark murky water below. It's time to put the rotting thing in its drawer. ___________________ This is a sequel to Paragon + Partisan, it's my very, very, very strong recommendation you read them first. You can read Paragon here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/95374969-paragon WIP Cover art and written work by Azi. Please note: violence, sexual themes, and coarse language will appear in Prodigal.

**THIS STORY WILL BECOME FREE ON JUNE 5TH, 2023** All Bria wanted to do was go for a hike in her favorite Fjord. She didn't plan on falling through a stone portal into a new realm. *** Now, Bria is stuck in a land full of Vikings, where dark magic and war is all they know. But a myth tells of a warrior who will enter Volheimer and save them all, freeing them from their imprisonment between worlds. But Bria isn't anyone's savior. With no other choice before her, Bria starts to make a life for herself in the town of Daganold. She becomes fast friends with a Watcher named Emblyn and she certainly isn't falling in love with the king. *** Alarik is the new King of Daganold and he isn't ready. His father wasn't meant to die on the battlefield, not yet. But such is the will of the gods, damn them. He doesn't believe in the myth, in the stories they tell children to explain their existence. But when a woman with striking eyes and sharp witt falls into his care, he doesn't know what he believes anymore. Is it true? Is their time stuck between worlds truly coming to end? And if it is, was the king falling in love with the savior foretold, too? SKY IN THE DEEP x NARNIA *CONTENT WARNINGS: violence; blood; attempted rape; kidnapping ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **Wattpad Editor's Pick August 2021** **Watty's Shortlist 2021**

In 2045, Psychwatch treats the mentally ill or cages them. Margo wants to bring empathy to every patient but a killer pushes her, and the system, to the limits ***** In a dark future, more than a third of the United States population suffers from mental illness and violent crime is on the rise. In response, Psychwatch is formed - an organization intended to combine mental healthcare and law enforcement - creating monitored areas and neglected ones known as the Psycho Slums. Margo Sandoval is the latest recruit to Psychwatch, bringing a new level of empathy to the controversial agency known for its unforgiving methods. Margo spends her days as an Empath treating everyone possible, until the arrival of a new serial killer upends her life and forces her to confront the evils of the human mind and the system that claims to be the solution.