Welcome to Velo City, where the American Dream died. The year is 2065. Corporations rule over a corrupt world government. The 1% live in lavish luxury while the poor rot away in slums. Transportation is regulated by DriveNet, a globalized network of self driving vehicles. Street racers, the remaining few who practice the art of driving, hold illegal races in the dead of night on public roads, piloting the classic sports cars of our time. Michael Cooper is a talented young driver from a poor family. When a financial struggle threatens his way of life, Michael ventures into the world of illegal street racing to pay the bills, only to get dragged down a rabbit hole of organized crime and cyber terrorism. Can Michael save his home by becoming a street racing champion? Or will a shadowy corporate conspiracy and an urban legend change his destiny forever ... ********* Featuring real world cars and driving techniques, Asphalt Knight: Ignition tells a gritty and realistic tale of speed, action, social commentary, and a little romance. Asphalt Knight: Ignition pays homage to media such as the Fast & Furious movies, the Initial D manga series, the Need for Speed series of video games, and those insane CGI Hotwheels movies. This story is intended to be the first in a long series with deep lore and an expansive universe.

Paranoid and frightened, Ada bears the scars of her past on her charred skin and tortured mind. Slaving away in Count Monroe's mansion, she hopes to find her brother soon. All the while struggling to keep her true identity under the wraps. However, as a string of deaths ties around the Mansion like a noose, Ada finds herself plunged into the icy water of death, betrayal, conspiracies and a secret she wished she had never unearthed. Throw a secretive Marquess, an unpredictable Lady, two equally stupid friends and an even stupider employer to whom she owes her life into the mix- Ada would face a disaster her grandmother's teaching could have never prepared her for. The picture used above for the cover belongs to the respective artist.

In the realm of Dyson, a Kes-Blood prince steps up to rally his people and allies against the incoming threat of the Aeterna Empire, forcing him to learn what it means to be king and what he must sacrifice to save his people and his world.

WINNER - EC AWARDS HISTORICAL FICTION SECOND PLACE - KOHINOOR AWARDS HISTORICAL FICTION For centuries, the Arab tribes occupying the windswept plains of Arabia have known only bickering and conflict; they have clung to their traditions and gods for time immemorial. However, this is all about to change with the advent of one man to the city of Yathrib. The Prophet's camel kicks up clods of sand that will send ripples through time to change the course of history. And at the center of it all is Hanthalah ibn Ka'b - a simple yet mischievous merchant's son from the Jewish Banu Qurayza tribe that finds himself embroiled in the rising political entity of Islam. #grandcafecommunity #thewinnerawards2020 #twilightawards2020

After losing the one person she cared about during a difficult time of her life Ciara never thought she would see her again. But when an old face reappears will her feelings be too much for her to keep hidden before someone finds out? "Some secrets are best left forgotten."-Blackout by K. Monroe. I don't claim ownership over any of the photos used they belong to the original owners or the degrassi creators. @DashaTren 2022-2023 All Rights Reserved.

Dreams. Regrets. Hopes. Mistakes. Flaws. They all make us human. This is a story about a girl and both her regrets and hopes, the lengths she goes to, to fix old mistakes and achieve her dreams. It's a story that focuses on how far one is willing to go for the people they love. About the flaws that make us all human. It's about her journey through life. It's a journey through her world. How she discovers it, and herself.

After kissing an irresistible stranger, a young professor discovers her mystery crush is one of her new students. MIA is an emotionally unavailable woman, who's dedicated everything to becoming the youngest professor at her university. Growing up with a narcissistic mother taught her to hide behind sarcasm and sass, while pushing away any pursuits of intimacy. JAKE is an irresistible sweetheart, who gets infatuated by a sharp-tongued woman and can't let her go, especially when he can read her like an open book and knows deep down, she's just afraid. When the two find themselves in a taboo academic setting, flames rise, chemistry explodes, and banter is never-ending. But will Jake be able to tame her heart without ruining them both in the process? DISCLAIMER: This is my first book, y'all. Don't be mean. Also, the smut fades to black. Ya horny animals. If you want full smut, read my other books. "I love this. Mia is exactly like me, we go through the same thoughts and same doubts and same anxieties. Thank you so much for writing this, to me it's more than a simple romance. I felt so incredibly seen while reading this." - reptaholic17 "Battling her demons is hard, but thankfully Jake is perfect for her. God, I'm so in love with Jake. This story is just amazing." - EuphoricLadyB "This was the first Wattpad where I actually cried. This was such an amazing story and I loved it so much! I am so attached to the characters and I laughed cried and swooned for them." -eatcatfood "This book was so beautiful omg. The characters were so relatable but not only that, the humor was top tier." - danyelle45_ "The lead characters stole my heart. What a chemistry ...it was not a typical professor loves student Romcom..." - KomalJain383 "I absolutely am in love with this book. From the sarcasm to the embarrassment. I absolutely love it. It held the right amount of everything that you see in the real world, which made it so much more realistic." - theykravedeiia

**This is a FREE SAMPLE of Shadow of Twilight, not a full book. The full version is available for purchase as a paperback and ebook. Link is below.** From the moment Amelia's mother was brutally murdered, her father made sure she knew to never reveal the secrets of her lineage and the powers that it possessed. But no one warned her of what would be unleashed when she met her fated mate. When she shakes Alpha Gabriel's hand, Amelia knew right away that he was her mate, and dread quickly set in. Once they completed their bond, Amelia begins to receive dreams, warning her of an attack. An old enemy is lurking in the shadows, watching as she matures into the wolf she is destined to be, but can she figure out who he is and how he's connected to her past, or will she be too late to save her pack, her family, and her mate? The nightmares are only the beginning as a new wave of powers overwhelm her. It's a battle of wills, hearts, and minds, with their lives on the line, and Amelia must decide what she's willing to give up. ***Available for purchase at www.heathersmithauthor.com *** Contests Won: 1st Place Vampire/Werewolf: Phoenix Awards, June 2020 1st Place Werewolf/Vampire: Discovering Elites Awards, July 2020 1st Place Werewolf: Orca Awards, July 2020 2nd Place Romance: The High Peak Awards, June 2020 2nd Place Werewolf: The Retrograde Awards, July 2020

Every attempt I made at poetry has been collected inside this book. All good, and bad. Inside, are those poems directly related to my life and otherwise. Thank you, most valuable reader, for taking your time here.