The year is 2066, and Vlocaster City is home to numerous gangs - some human, some more machine. Dog blood, known for its multipurpose healing, has been off the black market for quite some time. But when one small syringe drinks its fair share, darkness ensues. Will the world go up in flames? Or will bloodshed quench the unwavering thirst of revenge? Mature for violence, language, and drug-use. Top One Shot - The Plum Blossom Awards - August 2020 1st Place: Short Story - Wings of Ignis Awards - October 2020 2nd Place: Short Story - The Jungle Awards - August 2020 3rd Place: Paranormal/Horror - The Eonia Awards - September 2020 Book cover created and drawn by me: Rypool28

❝When Tara-Jane receives a bouquet of sunflower on a chilly night her mind travels back to a boy named Jeremy-a heartthrob senior in high school. There are a bunch of things Tara-Jane never imagined until she met him: having a secret rendezvous, sneaking out, or breaking into a mansion in the middle of the night. The sweet memories flood back. But, do you think high school only offers you a sweet memory? How about a trepidation we feel behind all the good times?❞ may 2020.