Under the Surface
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Ongoing, First published Mar 04, 2022
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In "Under the Surface," readers are introduced to Kye, a 17-year-old mermaid who must attend high school on land to complete her education. Kye is a curious and adventurous mermaid who longs for the freedom to explore underwater. However, her dreams are cut short when she is forced to attend school with the one thing she fears most - a mermaid hunter.
Dillion is a 17-year-old senior who has been trained since birth to hunt and capture mermaids. His family's legacy is built upon their ability to capture and study mermaids for scientific research. But when Dillion and Kye are placed in the same homeroom senior year, everything changes.
Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Dillion finds himself drawn to Kye's mysterious and captivating personality. As they begin to spend more time together, Dillion struggles to keep his feelings for Kye a secret. 
However, when Kye's secret is finally revealed, Dillion is faced with a difficult decision. Will he turn her over to his family and continue his legacy as a mermaid hunter, or will he risk everything to protect the girl he's grown to love?
"Under the Surface" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the ultimate sacrifice. This coming-of-age story is perfect for fans of YA romance and fantasy, and will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
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The Little Merman

34 parts Complete Mature

Below the surface of the water, a young merman is turning 18. It is a time that is sacred to Merfolk. On the full moon following their birthday, they are sent to the surface to breed with other young merfolk from the other tribes. Out of all his sisters, Nate is the future of his people. Nate is excited to go to the surface but not for the reasons his clan wants. He's hoping to see something more... and as a violent storm rolls in. Nate gets more than he ever bargained for. After saving the life of a young Irish prince, Nate can think of nothing else. What wouldn't he give to be with the man he loves? With the help of his best friend, Nate hopes to finally be happy with people that understand him. However... the price is expensive and could cost him more than he realized if Sean doesn't love him in return. A Twisted tale from the original fairy tale. Cover art by "69thoughtsof3am" on Twitter.

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