A troubled writer and an optimistic editor come at odds with each other when the novel they are editing threatens their grip on reality. Knowing no other way to escape the insanity, the editor swears to destroy it. However, the power between the novel and the author may be a greater threat than the editor had expected... _____________________ COVER EDITED BY EKS COMPLETED and EDITED 2014 EKS WATTYAWARD FINALIST PUBLISHED/COPYRIGHT _____________________ Help this story become a film: http://www.iflist.com/stories/anovelist

Twinsbough Talent Academy...An Academy like no other, in the middle of nowhere England, very few know of it's existence. The students are like no others - trained in the Arts as well as Espionage, they regularly go undercover to take down some of the world's biggest criminals. Esmeralda Adams is one such student...her first mission after half a year is a chance to prove herself. Can she show she's got what it takes? Or will she let this get the better of her? Does she even know what she's got herself into?

After the murder of his parents, the orphaned Prince of Esyria is determined to seek revenge on the neighbouring country responsible for their death. The murder changes him. Overnight, Jase grows up, from a defenceless boy to a bitter man. After many years of training to improve his swordsmanship and physical strength, Jase decides he is ready to avenge the death of his parents. During his journey, he meets a high spirited and optimistic girl. Jase and Catherine are polar opposites. Jase is immediately attracted to Catherine. Since the murder, Jase has never felt more alive. But what will happen when Catherine turns out to be the Princess of Bellerania? What would Jase do when he finds out that Catherine's parents are the reason his are dead?

"Old Earth" has long been deserted by the more noble of society as they have moved to "New Earth". The remaining of the population struggle to survive each day as the battle between the Collective and Zero Pantheon rage on. Rick Demiel is caught in the crossfire of a war he won't soon forget.