When Death is punished for saving a teen pop star's life rather than taking it, he gets stuck on Earth for much longer than intended. ******* Vance Johnson didn't expect to be saved by Death just moments before being paired with him on Magix, an app that takes the world by storm by pairing a FairFolk and human. Neither of them wants anything to do with each other but when Vance's rival and rising pop star, James Parker comes into town, they strike a bargain: Death agrees to help Vance destroy James' career in return for anything Death asks. Perhaps all those flaming sparks of hatred between Vance and James could be something else but would Vance risk it to meet his goals? After all, playing with Death might not be the wisest choice of all. **** Trigger warning: contains anxiety, mild violence,

Aura awakens in The Sanctuary, a place known for repairing and rewiring humans. Nothing is known about their methods other than it works and those who enter leave happier. Except Aura doesn't remember signing up for their treatment plans. In fact, she doesn't remember anything at all. With her identity ripped away from her, she's filled with more questions than she can get answers for, and the worst part is that she can't leave either. When her memories begin to resurface, she starts to wish that they hadn't. - Featured On: @OpenNovellaContest - 2021 Honorable Mentions @ScienceFiction - Dystopian/Apocalyptic Fiction @PsychologicalNovel - Lost Souls @StoriesUndiscovered - Into the Abyss

Off the coast of Northern Ireland lies a secret that could change the course of history if the wrong people discover it. In 1943, tucked away from the turmoil of World War II, Rathlin Island is rife with old rumors about a violent storm and a vanished woman. When Eden O'Doherty stumbles upon a mysterious book and releases a burst of magic, those rumors about her mother start to seem like more than just baseless gossip. But her father's silence on the topic of her mother's disappearance leaves Eden desperate for answers. The only other person with knowledge seems unwilling-or too afraid-to speak. Aidan McMalley dreams of joining Britain's Royal Air Force to escape the bullies of his hometown and help with the war effort, but feels a competing urge to stay and protect his siblings from their abusive father-not to mention that he can't imagine leaving Eden. But when Eden plunges headfirst into danger and a stranger arrives on the island asking too many probing questions, Aidan realizes that he might not get to choose between the fight against Hitler and his struggle against bullies; the war might be coming straight to his doorstep. Torn apart by a cruel twist of fate, Eden and Aidan must navigate these dangerous secrets on their own. As their worlds slowly unravel, choices made in the past threaten to turn the tide of the war in the present. And with a new enemy rising just below the surface, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice in order to protect what they love. ____________________________________________________________________________________ An original story with themes centering around abuse and neglect, abandonment, friendship, and family. Current word count: [57,838] Awards: Best Leading Character: 2nd place (Shadow City Awards)

Sahar is fiercely independent, having grown up in the bustling streets of New York City. After losing her parents in a violent political protest, she's forced to start over in Pakistan-a land filled with unfamiliar traditions, shadowy secrets, and unsettling incidents. But something-or someone-always seems to protect her from harm. Is it luck, or is there a guardian angel watching over her? Enter Sikander Khan, an enigmatic business tycoon with charm, wealth, and a life most people dream of. He's always been in control-until Sahar, his new employee, crashes into his world with her fiery spirit and unshakable will. For the first time, Sikander finds himself captivated by someone who challenges his every move. But falling for Sahar was never part of the plan. As danger closes in and secrets unravel, can Sikander protect her without losing himself? Or will Sahar's mysterious past change everything-for both of them?

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The story continues. . . FBI Agent Jack Rhodes managed to escape death for the second time. Barely. One year later, as Commander of his own Major Crimes unit, he finally is doing what he loves: stopping crimes and dealing out justice to those who break the law. For the most part. His new partner-in-justice tends to balance the moral razor's edge of black and white. And she does it with a brilliant smile. Doctor V.C. Coldwater is back and as sassy as ever. Happy as ever to meddle in Jack's affairs (albeit legally this time), she always seems to find trouble at the precisely wrong moment. When a decapitated head rolls into their laps (quite literally), Jack and V.C. find they must once again put their own heads together and find the murderer. As one body turns into three, the partners come to the conclusion a spree-killer is terrorizing the streets of Bleeding Heart. And has been for quite some time. However, their newly minted partnership starts to strain when the secrets of the past are all too deep and consuming. With the threat of QueenKiller looming in the background, its a race against time to find the murderer. Or die trying.

FBI agent Jack Rhodes and Doctor V.C. Coldwater team up to solve a murder involving treason, secret government research, and the Uzbekistani black market. ***** Commander Jack Rhodes was kicked out of the Navy SEALs after a mission went wrong, but he continues to serve the public as an agent of the FBI. After a woman is murdered, he's forced to team up with the unconventional and flagrantly disrespectful Doctor V.C. Coldwater. What looks like a simple case turns out to extend deep into government research, nuclear fission, and the global criminal underworld. Jack's forced to rely on a woman he thought he'd despise, because in a case this complicated, she's the only person he can trust. [[word count: 200,000-250,000 words]]

Two people. Two families. One passion. One choice. Throw in some drama, tears, money, friendship, and maybe, some love? Dylan Edwards is the 17 year old all-star bad boy from a family of well-reputed corporate lawyers. He is currently studying in the privileged and posh Amaryllis Residing School. He secretly loves singing and writing music and wishes to have a career in it but his family disapproves of this and is forcing him to become a lawyer. Aaliyah Rajput is the 17 year old princess of Udaipur, India. She is the oldest sibling out among four and is currently studying in Amaryllis Residing School in the outskirts of London. She loves modern music which is frowned upon in her family. She aspires to produce music rather than getting tied up in the vicious web of power and politics. Will they rebel or accept the norms forced upon them? (STRONG LANGUAGE)

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Isabella, future queen of Gardia, unlike any lady of her time, is no damsel, but a fierce warrior. Though respected by men and shunned by women she fleetingly wonders what it would be like to fall in love. The Head Knight of Jaria, enemy nation of Gardia, Aiden has resented women for most of his life and relishes in the fact that his job keeps him out of their conniving clutches. What happens when war threatens and stoic Aiden meets the formidable Isabella? Sparks fly in more ways than one. Cover by DemeterLucy