Debutnovel Stories

🍀1st Place at the 2025 Four Leafed Clover Awards🍀 "What do I hunger for..." The existence of Shades are as old as history. Soul-eating entities with skin as black as ink and a presence as cold as ice. They don't have an end goal, their only purpose: to consume. Through a series of events, a Shade meets Dawn, a shy, noble girl that's still coping the loss of her father, who died three years prior. The Shade curses himself to her umbrella. All the while, making a vow - to protect her and watch over her, even if that means ostracizing himself from the rest of his species. --- What to expect: - A character focused story with a cast you'll grow to love. (Or absolutely hate) - Grim, dark moments, balanced out by comforting and cozy moments. - A story that takes place in a Medieval London-esque world that's expanded on as the story progresses.

She was never meant to exist in that world. Not until her father casually dropped the fact that he was a huge pillar of the underworld. Now, people were looking for her. And not the good sort. Her father was already on the run. He had even ordered people he trusted to protect her. Watch as Inara makes sacrifices, difficult choices and navigates her way to find out why they'd want anything to do with her when her father was the one of the biggest mafia bosses. Watch as she uncovers the darkest and biggest secrets of people she thought she'd known. Started: June 20th 2026

What if love was never the problem... just timing? Seven years ago, Laila Yusuf left high school with a heart full of memories, a friendship she thought would last forever, and feelings she never quite understood. Kwame Agyemang was her best friend. Her person. The boy she never realized she could lose. Then life happened. Seven years later, Laila has built a new life in Canada, far away from the girl she used to be and far away from the boy she once called her best friend. Until one ordinary evening, a familiar voice calls her name. Kwame is back. But they aren't the same people they were seven years ago. Old memories resurface. Old feelings begin to make themselves known. And suddenly, Laila is forced to face a question she thought she'd buried with her high school years: What happens when the person you never got to love properly finds you again? Sometimes, people don't find each other at the wrong time. Sometimes, they find each other twice.

"Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyways." - Glennon Doyle Melton *** -#1 in commercial fiction - 4/'19 - #1 in indieauthor - 6/'19 What could a beautiful young artist/college student possibly have in common with a stressed out soccer mom or divorced, middle-aged cookbook author? Seemingly nothing, except for their secret meetings held every week, always at the same time and place. Same Time, Same Place takes a laugh out loud contemporary look at three very different women, one scale, and a breakaway club for dieting misfits. But can they keep their vow not to become involved in one another's complicated world's outside of their weekly meet-ups? And what are they going to do about the men in their lives? Voted onto Goodreads Listopia's "Best Debut Chick-Lit" in its previously published version as Keeper of the Scale, this new updated version follows unlikely friends -- thirty-something Janine and her diet buddies, middle-aged Margarite and college student Rebecca -- as they laugh, cry, and, in the end, learn more about each other and themselves than how to shed some pounds... *A work of upmarket, contemporary fiction, this book is dedicated to celebrating unlikely friendships. *To read a synopsis of the novel, which is set in the scenic San Francisco Bay Area (as depicted on its cover design/photo credit: Ian Schneider), check out my previous post: https://www.wattpad.com/story/184125948-new-book-coming-soon

Two versions of you, living two different lives, on two sides of a border. Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim had me hooked for twelve hours straight before the ending lost its footing. Doppelgängers, corporate intrigue, and immigration collide in this sharp sci-fi debut. Full review on Views She Writes.

Paige Walker is nothing but an ordinary English highschooler who was forced to move into California for her Dad's job, when her history teacher assigns the class a project where they get to submit a report on any era or any historical figure that has existed, she begins her research and falls into a hall she never should have entered, Fast forward 2 weeks into the project, paine begins hearing and seeing weird things around her, including a headless woman with strange clothing asking for her help, then one scary night will forever mark the change in Paige's life, when she loses her consciousness and walks up as someone else, in someplace else, with different people. It seems... Paige has woken up as the great whore... Anne Boleyn.

Being reincarnated as a vampire was the last thing Phoenix thought could have been the curse for breaking out of the underworld. Now cursed with an uncontrollable thirst for blood on a full moon, Phoenix must quickly find the one person that can break him free of the curse before the next full moon. But, once again, things don't go as planned as Phoenix lands into the palms of a refined vampire family whose aim is to raise a coven who can withstand bloodlust. In the meantime, Pheonix tries to blend into this new environment, his eyes set on his cure, his lover in his past life. But he isn't the only one who needs her... Will he be able to protect her from those who seek the powers she unconsciously possess? Or should we ask the more important question: Will he be able to control his bloodlust when he sees her... ...because when the prophecy begins and the rolls of secrets start to unfurl, blood is a necessity and the center of it all: the problem and its solution... -------------------------------------------------------- From the author: *If you aren't reading this book on Wattpad then it has been stolen* © All rights are reserved, let's help stop plagiarism.

Ruhani: A Soul Learning to Breathe Book One of Untill We Couldn't Series She was never the storm. She was the silence after - the kind that buried you. Ruhani Mirza has always been invisible in the places she called home. Blamed, belittled, and broken in the corners of her own house, she survives by clinging to things no one notices - her poetry journal, her nani's voice in her head, and the sound of cassette tapes that still speak louder than her family. At twenty, life offers her a way out - a job in another city, a train ticket she hides beneath her pillow, and a chance to breathe away from the ones who taught her she wasn't enough. But before freedom can begin, the past demands to be grieved. From friendships that turned to betrayals, to a love that was never hers to keep, Ruhani must confront the ghosts of who she was... to find the girl who still dreams. A tender coming-of-age tale about survival, softness, and slow rebellion, Ruhani: A Soul Learning to Breathe is a heartbreakingly intimate look into what it means to be broken - and still choose to begin.

Mel was dragged in a life she didn't see coming. Following the death of his father, she grew a deep obsession with the ocean. Now he's gone, she felt vulnerable. As she was now introduced to a new environment, she gets to discover things both overwhelming and depressing: Marvin Whitley, Woodrow Wilson High School, Anaheim Book Finds, and a boy who smoked with her. Which is which? Author's note: Some parts of this material may trigger some readers(if there's any 🙁). It's highly advised to have an open mind upon reading since mental health really exists. If you so feel blue, talk to anyone. Because the moment you get heard, it gets easier.

Carter Denholm and Zane Peterson have known each other since they were young. Carter is your typical ace student, smart and responsible; but is prone to self loathing. In contrast with Zane, the confident and clingy heir to the Peterson-Soledith Group of Companies; whose antics brings chaotic energy to Carter's life. Together, they seem to live in their own world that only they could understand. However, they will soon realize that the world they are in is much more complicated as the past clashes with the present. Will their friendship survive the test of time or will it turn into something even more? "Entanglement: Where Fates Meet" is the official title for this story/novel. All rights reserved.

All Saylor wanted was a quiet life-one she could hold together with coffee, stubbornness, and the love she has for her son, Finn. She wasn't looking for anything messy, complicated, or romantic. But her best friend Marley has other plans. After one chaotic phone call, Marley decides it's her personal mission to find Saylor a man who won't waste her time or break her heart. Saylor laughs it off... until she walks into a birthday party and meets him. Knox is the kind of man who feels like a secret. Quiet eyes. Rough edges. A past he's rebuilding from the ground up. He doesn't speak much-but when he does, Saylor feels it deep in her chest. Their connection sparks fast and quietly, like heat lightning flickering on the horizon-beautiful, dangerous, impossible to ignore. But life is never that simple. Because right as Knox starts pulling her in with steady hands and slow-burn intensity, Maddox crashes into the story-loud, charming, and absolutely sure he can win her over. He's everything Knox isn't: confident, effortless, sunshine-bright. And he sees something in Saylor no one ever has. Suddenly her guarded heart is caught between a man who feels like peace... and a man who feels like fire. As the pressure builds-between motherhood, friendship, desire, and the fear of being hurt again-Saylor must face the truth she's been avoiding: She wasn't ready for love. But love might be ready for her. A story of unexpected beginnings, slow-burn tension, smoldering chemistry, and the kind of storm that changes everything-Heat Lightning proves that the heart always knows before we do.

While ancient Sumerians were etching their first words, Heaven and Hell waged bloody battles. Nephithar, Hell's foremost general and a being crafted for bloodshed by the Devil himself, revels in the chaos of war. His name is whispered in fear across the Heavens, a testament to his ruthless reputation. The warrior's only other pleasure lies in gazing upon the multitude of angel feathers he has collected as trophies over the centuries. That is, until one day, his gaze is irresistibly drawn to a pair of damaged wings shimmering with a silvery lilac hue in Hell's inferno. Suddenly, Nephithar finds himself with a new obsession, willing to defy his very nature for unfettered access to those feathers-and the angel they belong to.

Some books you read for plot. This one you read for the sentences. Pulled my favorite lines from The Ten Thousand Doors of January and grouped them by theme: doors, books, love, power, home. New post is up on Views She Writes, link in bio. Which quote is your favorite? #BookQuotes

In Nelson Ridge, every porch has a story - and some are harder to tell than others. Jakari Carter thought his senior year would be simple: football practices, late nights with his best friend, and long talks with Grandma Ruth on the porch. But one unexpected encounter changes everything. She didn't smile. She didn't look away. She just looked at him like she already knew too much. What starts as a quiet summer quickly unravels into a season of questions Jakari can't ignore - about who he is, where he belongs, and the legacy he's meant to carry. Between the hum of the river, whispers from the past, and a girl named Alaya whose gaze cuts deeper than words, Jakari will have to decide what kind of man he's becoming... and what pieces of himself he's willing to leave behind. Love. Loss. Legacy. It all lives here.

The story of a Christian girl who found herself in a wrong crowd and makes some horrible mistakes but some how manages to find her way back to God. This story involves heartbreak, wrong decision and adult mistakes made as a result of peer pressure. This book isnt only for Christians, you can read it if you aren't religious cause its relatable. Please give my book a trial and I promise you wont regret it 😊.

"In the vibrant city of Mumbai, four lives intersect in unexpected ways. Rohan Khanna, a ruthless CEO, is driven by power and success. Rhea Mehta, a compassionate doctor, is dedicated to healing and helping others. Kunal Sharma, a savvy businessman, is building his empire with strategic precision. And Siya Singh, a talented singer, is chasing her dreams and passion. As their paths cross, they must navigate the complexities of ambition, relationships, and their own personal struggles. Will they find harmony or discord in the midst of their intersecting lives? Dive into the world of "The Intersection" to discover the intricate web of connections that binds them together."

YOUR LOVE WAS ON MY LIPS Love was the last thing they took. Revenge is the first thing she'll give. Weeks ago, Etta Walker watched her entire world disappear. Hidden beneath a dock after her mother's silent warning, she listened as armed men executed her family and destroyed everything they had built. The killers vanished before the authorities could identify them, leaving behind only questions, shattered lives, and the promise of revenge. Determined to uncover the truth, Etta follows the trail south to Miami, where whispers lead her to Velvet Noir a glamorous nightclub where the city's wealthiest, most powerful, and most dangerous people gather after dark. Behind its velvet curtains and crystal chandeliers lies a world ruled by loyalty, money, and blood. There she meets Hana Reyes, a young woman searching for a future after unimaginable hardship, and Roman Castillo, the enigmatic owner whose empire reaches into every corner of the city. As the FBI closes in and rival criminal organizations prepare for war, Etta discovers that the people she came to kill may not be the ones truly responsible for her family's murder. In Miami, every secret has a price. Every lie demands blood. And sometimes... Love is the most dangerous weapon of all.

I went in for the author, not the premise. I came out on my knees. The Ten Thousand Doors of January is a portal fantasy about worlds, love, and belonging that completely wrecked me. January LaVoy's narration makes every world feel real.