|| WATTYS 2021 SHORTLIST || Since Ellis Moore was found a year ago with amnesia, she has tried her best to fit into a normal life; but she is anything but normal. Nightmares and inexplicable visions seem to be the only link to her past until she encounters a peculiar trio. Her past follows her when Ellis, her friend, Martin and his sister, Katie return to the park where Ellis was found. Katie is kidnapped by avian shapeshifters, and Ellis and Martin find themselves thrown into the world of Eloria with the help of the peculiar trio. Ellis soon learns that the key to her past might not be from this world. Before this is over, Ellis will have to make the ultimate choice: to follow the path paved by her past, or to write her own destiny. ___________ Top 3 WINNER of Wattpad's @Fantasy 'Every Day in May' contest FEATURED on Wattpad's @Fantasy reading list FEATURED on Wattpad's @StoriesUndiscovered reading list HIGHEST RANKING: #1 in #fantasyadventure Lost Identity is a completed book and is available on Amazon. ___________ Lost Identity: Book 1 of the Eloria Series © 2019 C. R. Nedd all rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced without express written permission of the author.

Struggling to sell a single painting and drowning in student debt, Marisol Reyes, a fiercely independent but lonely artist in modern-day Chicago, is just about ready to give up on her dreams. When a mysterious storm crashes through her studio, she's pulled-brushes and all-into a world of primal beauty, where men can transform at will to different animals, cities are carved from stone and bone, and technology is nothing more than a fantasy. In this untamed realm centered around women and powered by instinct, Marisol finds herself at the center of the beastmen tribes. With no phone, no way home, and no clue how to survive in a matriarchal society where women must take multiple male consorts to stay protected, Marisol must quickly adapt-or risk becoming prey. Thrust into the spotlight, she must navigate between aggressive females, obsessive men, and unexpected desire. Armed with nothing but her creativity, courage, and the heart she wears on her sleeve, Marisol begins to uncover her place in this wild world. Maybe she doesn't need to return home after all... maybe she was meant to paint a new life here.

Our cinematic thrillers, ancient mythologies, and cherished fictional tales all hinted at the improbable. We imagined a world where monsters and demons walked among us-a fantastical co-existence confined to the pages of books and the big screen. Yet, that line between fiction and reality blurred with a cataclysmic shift. The arrival was sudden, the takeover absolute; they didn't just come for our world, they simply reclaimed what was always theirs. The inevitable could not be stopped. Tiara Ballona, a 26-year-old who built her own success, is a rare human survivor in a world completely overrun by supernatural forces for a century. Following the tragic loss of her entire family at the age of 18, Still a young adult and newly independent, she was reeling from the emotional impact of ending a major relationship, decided to push everything behind and have a new start with friends & support from a close family friend. Tiara, after seven years of dedication, is on the verge of achieving her life's ambition, but her path takes an unexpected turn when she is claimed as the true mate by FIVE supernatural beings. Now, she must navigate this new reality, facing the possibility of either achieving her dreams or losing everything she has worked for in an instant. She's preparing to fight, flee, or freeze..

"People die every day. Yet the folk only seem to care when people die at the hands of a villain or of a superior and darker power." ~ ~ ~ Heather Hawthorne enjoys her peaceful life as a medical herbalist in the city of Sedmion - Until one of her patient dies under inexplicable circumstances. Crops slowly begin to wilt, people grow ill and some descend into madness. Curious - and maybe a little reckless - Heather sneaks away to investigate the scene of the death, letting her indiscreet curiosity get the best of her. There, she crosses paths with Cassius Servodax, the second Prince of Delaryr, who's investigating the same case. Unfortunately for her, he's cold, arrogant and determined to make her life miserable. A sliver of Fate - and a series of poor decisions - land her with the Black Crest Company, a team tasked with finding the link between the illness and The Hollows - an ancient legend buried deep out of fear. However, always keep an eye on your surroundings. You never know what lurks within the shadows. ~ ~ ~ Total Scrivener Wordcount: 74,631 ~ ~ ~ Wonderful book cover by @-DeeIsDead- !! Please check them out, they're amazing! ~ ~ ~ 2ND place in BEST BLURBS - Bewitching Awards by @NerdyPhoenix07

Aurelia Frost, Duchess of Alynthi and captain of the Askari Royal Guard, has spent her life choosing steel over silk. Reckless, sharp-tongued, and fiercely loyal, she has little patience for court politics... or for her infuriating king, Kaius Adrastos, whose calm restraint clashes with every unruly instinct she possesses. But when bodies begin appearing along the border of the Elderwood, a cursed forest all mortals are forbidden to enter, Aurelia defies the High Council and leads Kaius into its shadowed depths, where they uncover a terrifying truth. As darkness spreads through Askya and tensions tighten around the throne, Aurelia is pulled into a mystery millennia in the making. To survive, she must face the secrets she has buried, the dangerous pull toward a man she cannot afford to love, and a destiny she never wanted but can no longer outrun.

Elara has survived the Great War between Eldoria and Virewyn, but at the cost of her kingdom, her family, her people. She stands as the sole survivor from Eldoria, and now she watches as Virewyn's flag rises in victory. Her survival was planned because of a deal her family made at the cost of themselves. Elara is taken to Virewyn, raised there, forced- to follow their traditions, culture, rules and lifestyle. Years later she is forced to step into the Veil of Valor, a set of games played by each kingdom around the world. Elara is made to go in the games to represent Virewyn along with Rhaegar Virewyn. Rhaegar Virewyn is the rebel crown prince of Virewyn. He would do anything and everything to cause a ruckus. He thought that by rebelling he can take revenge of the torture he had to go through. His father's disappointment is what drives him to rebel more and more. He causes a big scene right before another big problem comes his way. And that problem was none other than the Veil of Valor. With the games approaching, Rhaegar has to spend a great deal of time in training with Elara. What happens when the Rebel Prince starts catching feelings for the Captor Princess? But something haunting comes to take away their dreams. A myth? Or their trial? --- TROPES 'A KINGDOM BETWEEN US' SERVES: RHAEGAR x ELARA - ~FORBIDDEN LOVE ~RIVAL FAMILIES JORA x KAEL ~SECOND CHANCE ~LOVE-AT-FIRST-SIGHT (KAEL) TYVEN x CIERA ~FAKE RELATIONSHIP ~BODYGUARD ROMANCE [PUBLISHED - SEPTEMBER 2025] [FINISHED - ]

Four men. One scarred survivor. A prophecy that could reshape the realm. Nit's body is marked with the scars of a brutal past, but her will remains unbroken. Sold and claimed by two orc mercenaries, Vorgak the disciplined strategist and Rakgu the sharp-tongued rogue, Nit is thrust into a perilous journey she never wanted. Bound to their protection, she fights to navigate the uneasy alliance while keeping her own plans for freedom alive. But Nit's life is far from ordinary. Arion, the powerful and enigmatic elven prince, believes she is the key to an ancient prophecy, a destiny he cannot ignore no matter the cost. To him, Nit is not just a survivor but a potential savior, one he is determined to claim for his kingdom's salvation. Lurking in the shadows is Thallan, a deadly dragon shifter assassin with a single purpose: to find Nit and eliminate her. As his hunt closes in, Nit's every move becomes a gamble between life and death. With tensions rising, kingdoms on the brink of war, and desires pulling her in conflicting directions, Nit must confront the secrets buried in her scars and decide who to trust. Will she forge her own path in a world desperate to control her, or will the prophecy consume her entirely? The Mark of Dusk is a slow-burn fantasy romance teeming with fierce battles, simmering chemistry, and a heroine who defies fate at every turn. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Carissa Broadbent, this is a tale of survival, prophecy, and the dangerous power of love. When the dusk falls, will she rise? 🌙

{ Beauty, Blood and Honor. } In a world on the brink of collapse, where steel cities choke the sky and the rich toss scraps to the dying, one woman walks the line between survival and vengeance. Seraphina Kael - once a decorated military captain, now a ghost among ruins - has nothing left but her mind, her fists, and a secret buried deep beneath the earth. Down in the dark, something waits. Something not of this world. But make no mistake: this is not a story of redemption. This is a story of blood, lust, power, and control. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ ​As usual, the story will have sexual themes, gore, blood, crude language, and is not suitable for all ages. 🚫 ​The music and images I will include will only serve to give an idea of the events, and characters, but they will not be my creation; they have their own creators and artists. 🤓 ​I hope you enjoy this story. 💖 As usual, leave a comment or a rating if you wish. 😉

Make sure you read *The Stag Belt: Prologue of Crimes and Passion* first! Welcome to the Stag Belt where you will learn what the Hunt Requires. As the Reaping looms and alliances threaten to fracture, Eden is faced with an impossible truth: peace will demand a body. And hers is the most valuable one left to give. So she chooses it. Not because she is obedient. Not because she believes in the system. But because she knows what happens when no one steps forward. In the Stag Belt, sacrifice is glorified, passion is policed, and survival is never free. Eden's choice will change everything-for her family, her people, and the worlds watching her walk willingly into a fate she understands far better than anyone else ever will. What the Hunt Requires is a dark, emotionally intimate sci-fi romance about duty, loss, and the devastating clarity of choosing others over yourself-and becoming something powerful in the process. Born on Station 401, Eden Rook was raised on obedience, order, and sacrifice. When the colony fell, her parents struck a deal to ensure humanity's survival-offering their daughter to the Zephyrenian Houses as a Tdori, a surrogate chosen to bear the heirs of the ruling stags. Now, she's being prepared for the Reaping, a ceremony where females are bound to their Zephyrenian matches. Eden finds herself trapped between two stags whose rivalry could ignite a war...and whose bond could destroy her. As the Great Hunt approaches, and whispers of rebellion rise from the underbelly of the Hive, Eden must choose between submission and defiance-between the future her parents sold her for, and the freedom she's willing to fight for. Power. Passion. Betrayal. On Zephyros, nothing is freely given-and every choice demands a sacrifice. Please note that this is MFM.

The Kingdom of Ruin Book One of the Ruined Realms Saga For over a century, Ria has lived in the Mortal Realm-hidden from the crown that once was hers, and from the male who stole it. When a deadly encounter forces her into the hands of a silent, ink-marked warrior with a power darker than legend, everything begins to shift. Now making her way across the fractured lands of Elyndor-the land of the Fae-Ria must navigate ancient kingdoms, twisted alliances, and a world that she no longer remembers-but one that may still need her. As secrets surface and enemies draw closer, she's pulled toward a fate written in blood and flame... and toward a bond she never expected. Her heart is pulled in two directions and yet there is only one path. In a realm where trust is dangerous and power is never given freely, Ria must decide what she's willing to become to reclaim what was taken. And who she's willing to make a deal with, even if it means trusting the most feared King Elyndor has ever known. *********************** "She is the key to a forgotten throne. He is the weapon no one dares name." "In a realm of fire and lies, only the shadows remember the truth." "He isn't fire. He's something worse. And he just chose her." "She's the heir to a kingdom. He's the end of one." "Power like his was meant to be buried. But fate has other plans."