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This is the story of an Attorney and a Barista finding love. - Book two of the Ecclesiastes 3 Short Story Collection: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens," Ecclesiastes 3:1 - Published: December 25, 2025 Completed: December 25, 2025

Haunted by her past, Jasmine Austine would do anything to get the attention of her crush, Tyler Price, except reveal the real reason for her obsession. (Completed but still editing.) "AMAZING!" That's what readers are saying about Forever Remember! @AliceWTY Hey! Finally I got time to read ur book! It was amazing!!! Good work and keep it up! Live, laugh, and LOVE XD @BeautifulAnalogies Just finished your book 'Forever Remember' Today! Loved it so much and enjoyed every single Chapter! And you are an amazing writer BTW! You made me feel the emotions of the characters! . . . I might have even jumped and danced around my room a little (on the exciting moments). . . . . OK I did! @cathydanam Yes, Elle, I've read all of the story and it's amazing!!! I love the twists in the plot . . . they always surprise me . . . you are an amazing writer!!! The details you give and the way you describe, it is just WOW!!! I'm happy that I've found your book . . . You are a talented writer and I wish you luck!!! @IndiaTungate I feel so honored to be mentioned in your story and to have read such an amazing romance. You have done an amazing job with Forever Remember and I can't wait to see your book published and printed.

When Daniel and his twin sister stumble across their mom's old journal, they expect recipes or grocery lists-not riddles, challenges, and Bible verses woven into a mysterious scavenger hunt. At first, Daniel wants nothing to do with it. But the clues tug them deeper into their mom's world-forcing the twins, their best friend, and even their distant dad to face memories, secrets, and truths they've been avoiding. Each clue isn't just a puzzle-it's a lesson about courage, trust, and faith drawn from the Book of Daniel. As they chase answers from the fridge to the firepit, from hidden notes to forgotten keepsakes, the family discovers that the journal isn't only about the past. It's a map leading them back to each other. Full of humor, heart, and a dash of mystery, this story is about more than solving riddles. It's about family, faith, and finding hope in the hardest places.

Diego Ramírez has exactly ONE rule for his day off: no detective work. The enthusiastic Spanish waiter promised his boss Matteo he'd spend the day being a normal tourist in Kraków-visiting monuments, taking selfies, staying out of trouble. Simple, right? Wrong. Five minutes at Wawel Castle, Diego witnesses what looks like an international art smuggling operation: a nervous Italian man exchanging a briefcase full of medieval dragon replicas in a shadowy transaction. His inner detective (and inner chaos) immediately takes over. Armed with broken Polish, theatrical hand gestures, and absolutely zero investigative training, Diego launches his own amateur investigation. He follows suspects through Old Town. He takes "covert" photographs (that are anything but subtle). He accidentally crashes a midnight exchange at Market Square. There's just one problem: Diego's investigating completely innocent people. But while chasing the wrong suspects, Diego's chaotic "evidence gathering" accidentally captures ACTUAL criminals in the background of his tourist photos. Now he's tangled in a real police investigation, trying to clear the people he wrongly suspected while helping catch thieves who definitely don't want a clumsy Spanish waiter ruining their plans. Between fountain mishaps, pierogi-related disasters, and one very exasperated police inspector, Diego proves that sometimes the best detectives are the ones who have no idea what they're doing. A FREE comedic mystery spin-off from The Bellini-Zielińska Mysteries series. ✨ New readers welcome! No prior knowledge needed-Diego's enthusiasm (and confusion) transcends everything. 📚 Love Diego? Meet the full detective team in Murder à la Polonaise and Cold Case Files-available on Amazon! https://amzn.eu/d/1ZyAeL9 🌐 Author site: https://francorwestley.wixsite.com/author Perfect for fans of: Cozy mysteries - Culinary fiction - Cultural comedy - Lovable disasters - Accidental heroes

Images flashed before my eyes. The city before me flickered, and I saw it in flames. And at the center of it all, me. A murderous super-human, just like the X-men. I sank to the ground, consumed by thoughts. And I banished the picture of flames from my mind, and with it, the fantasy of being free from myself. Forget the X-men. Like they'd said. I was the x. The unknown factor. Dangerous. Lethal. Unpredictable. I had a mission. Get into the city, undetected. Get supplies. Get information. Get out. CW: Graphic content about the same level (or less) as a standard Marvel movie.

In the not too distant future, in a land where everything is falling apart due to neglect because of rampant addiction to virtual reality; a young boy and his sister flees not only organ harvesters, but also from tyrannical authorities because they are being aided by rebellious androids which are supporting Man's right to know about God, no matter what the cost. In this Book 2 of the Lucid Series; UN Inquisitor and Anti-Silicon Personnel units seek to take out Lucid Series androids. The Lucids look for new ways to undermine the nation of Homeland. Will their seditious plans lead to the victory they seek? You don't have to be a Christian to enjoy this entertaining and thought-provoking series, clean reads suitable for young adults. Praise for Book 1: "Android Uprising is a truly fun book of solidly Christian cyberpunk dystopian YA. Den has developed a wonderful series. I'm praying for the Lord to anoint it for the readers. . . . This is what I hope for with Christian fiction of this type-good entertainment, outrageous speculation, with a solid base of Truth. It's very difficult to pull off, but Den has done it. . . . If your teenager reads it, you can expect some very interesting questions and discussions. I recommend this entertaining read." - David Bergsland, Reality Calling . . . also available in paperback.

Oliver is not your average cat. (If this statement is ever proven to be incorrect, please don't share that with Oliver. I doubt he'd believe you anyway.) Oliver is uncommonly wise in the ways of human-training, and is currently attempting to share his knowledge with both Harry, the dog who shares his house, and Pete, the cat next door. I will let Oliver tell you if they are proving to be inept pupils or not. I'd rather not get involved in that discussion. Their most recent harrowing adventure is what follows, wherein cats fly, monsters eat, and plans ravel and unravel with alarming speed.

Dan, a young hunter in a kingdom wary of witches. Dan begins his day in a rush, unaware that a seemingly ordinary hunt will change his life forever. After a series of unfortunate events, including him being separated from his friend Bod, Dan finds himself at the mercy of the feared "Witch of the Woods." Expecting danger, he is instead met with an unexpected kindness from the witch, a mysterious figure with pale skin, white hair, and an air of mystery. She tends to his wounds and offers him shelter, forcing Dan to question everything he believed the church to say and what he's been taught to fear. (This story was written near the end of 2023. I wish to add to the story. the lore is changed a bit. Just no big changes) Writer note: the two chapters that are out will be rewritten. Mostly about the church. Will be updated as (updated)

The creepiest short stories you'll ever read. NOTE;Most of the stories are not mine.And some are horror story prompts.

"When you meet someone, treat them as if they are going through the hardest time in their life and 80% of the time you'll be right." A boy struggling financially. A suicidal girl. A tough guy with family problems. A bullied boy. A misunderstood girl. While everyone else's eyes glide over these secret sides of these teen's lives, one girl has the knack and the heart for noticing. Her name is Addie Alexander. Updates on Fridays! (Hopefully... if you support the story, I want to update more. Thank you so much!)

"I would compare this novel with others that have had such a great impact they have ultimately been made into motion pictures." -The Book Enthusiast To love is to lose, but can she ever win again? There are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. And Alex Hart is right smack dab in the middle of denial when she meets the good-looking and mysterious Andrew Foster. Drew alone takes her one step closer to acceptance--the place where new and meaningful relationships blossom. But just as Alex thinks she's on the road to finally healing after a tragic accident, she's once again hit with a loss, a loss that just might destroy her. When faced with her world crumbling down for the second time in her life, Alex discovers that her true therapy is in the one who has always saved her. But can the boy who was just skipping stones be the rock she's always needed?

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Nell Jackson isn't a fan of fairytales and yet she is dragged into what seems like a make believe story that becomes a reality. ------------------------ Fanfic inspired and based on Renegade Nell Series; original characters from either series and any pictures incorporated into my story are not mine nor belong to me. Inspired by the show. Thank you.

There is something more than tea growing at the paper-flower house, a quaint tea plantation, and something more than just tea brewing. When a young man comes from overseas to Red Valley he shakes up the norms and leaves a sweet and sour taste in the traditional palete of staunch village elders. To what lengths will they go to retain their hold on the people and avoid an inevitable cultural dilution.

Julian is the keeper of every life but his own. Chloe wants to understand him, but the library does not want him to be understood.

Every myth has a kernel of truth that withstands the weathering of time and civilization. They live today. Humanity's lore, passed down from hand to hand, has only adapted with the ages. A world of wonder has always been beyond our fingertips, but like all things, humans strive to destroy it. To harness it as weapons of mass destruction and wreak havoc, therefore vanquishing any remaining piece of magic, history, and the unbreakable truth that humanity has become--- and always been--- more.

Zeke wakes up in an unfamiliar place surrounded by strangers. He soon learns he is in a secret medical facility. Surrounded by people who are now a mix of humans and technology. But why is he here? As he tries to uncover the secrets of his past, he realizes there is more than one obstacle blocking his path. (I will try to update once a month, no set days yet!)

The year is 1888. Secrets begin to unfurl when Frank Forester arrives to court Sarah Lawrence. His idea to stay turns into a need to get her out of town. At each turn, surprises arrive. The trip to the ranch does not go as expected and Jacob Forester also finds things going wrong. He's agreed to ride with the Rangers once again, and ends up meeting Taylor Daniels. She's young, vulnerable, and heading to see her Aunt Bess, who he knows is the owner of the saloon in Clear Creek. Jacob understands she doesn't know, so he offers her work at the ranch. The fact that he finds himself wanting to take care of her creates another problem. If his sister was home, instead of traveling to meet her new husband's family in Oklahoma, things wouldn't be such a mess. Nothing goes as one thinks it should, except for Gregor who seems to always anticipate trouble.