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"I didn't come to your Citadel to serve, High Lady. I came to watch it melt." Elara is a daughter of the sun-lands, a political prisoner sent to the obsidian spires of Aethelgard as part of the Silver Tithe. Her mission is simple: find the High Lady's weakness and burn her empire to the ground. But High Lady Lyra is not the mindless monster the legends promised. She is cold, calculating, and devastatingly beautiful. When Lyra chooses Elara as her personal shadow, a lethal game of cat-and-mouse begins. Amidst the blue-flamed halls and whispered court treasons, Elara discovers that the only thing more dangerous than Lyra's frost is the heat of her gaze. In a world where winter never ends, loving the enemy is the ultimate betrayal.

The night Maelys was born, a storm made a decision for her. A desperate woman, a coerced midwife, and a courtyard where someone died in the rain conspired to place one infant in a palace and erase another from the record entirely. Twenty-two years later, someone has come to unmake it, and she has twenty-two years of righteous fury, a powerful patron, and the specific weapon of a truth that supports multiple stories at once. Raised in the painted corridors and orange-blossom courtyards of Solenir Palace, Maelys knows how to read a room before she enters it, how to wear humor like armor over something more serious underneath, and how to survive in a court that admires her with one hand and doubts her with the other. She has been exceptional here her entire life. She knows what exceptions are for. When the girl she unknowingly replaced arrives with documents, damage, and the kind of righteous anger that is the most dangerous kind because it is not entirely wrong, nothing careful is enough anymore. With a conspiracy threading through the court's most elegant rooms, a bodyguard who has been keeping a report in a locked box for eight years waiting for the right person to receive it, and a crown prince who asks before he touches and is not without fault and is learning the difference between those two facts, Maelys must fight for her name, her life, and the identity she has spent twenty-two years choosing rather than receiving. This is a slow burn interracial historical romance with explicit intimacy, graphic violence, and a world that does not soften its edges for the comfort of anyone in it. It is a story about what is owed and what is chosen, about love as a continuous practice rather than a destination, about darkness that stays and is carried rather than resolved, and about a woman who refuses, repeatedly, in every room that tries to define her, to let anyone else decide who she is. Dark. Tender. Permanent. Earned. ©️ _RelleLebby_ // R. L.

Mia, a timid high school freshman, finds herself inexplicably drawn to cheerleading and decides to try out despite her fear of being in the spotlight. With her mother's encouragement and training, Mia practices for weeks leading up to the tryouts, and despite her nerves, she gives it her all. Her hard work pays off, and she successfully makes the JV cheer team. With the support of her mom and best friend, Goose, Mia celebrates her new confidence and growth.

"Echoes of Twilight" delves deep into the intertwining lives of its characters, weaving a tapestry of emotions, mysteries, and revelations. Set against the backdrop of a small, picturesque town, the novel explores themes of love, loss, identity, and the unseen forces that shape our destinies. At its heart, the story follows Sean, a young man haunted by the shadows of his past and the mysteries surrounding his father's disappearance. As he navigates through life's challenges, Sean finds unexpected connections with others-Emmy, a beacon of warmth and mystery; Hope, a steadfast friend with secrets of her own; and Lucas, a confidant whose loyalty is tested by the unfolding events. The novel unfolds like a symphony, each chapter resonating with echoes of the past and promises of the future. As Sean delves deeper into his father's enigmatic legacy, he uncovers a web of secrets that threaten to unravel everything he holds dear. Yet, amidst the darkness, there are glimmers of hope and moments of profound connection that illuminate his path forward. Through vivid prose and evocative storytelling, "Echoes of Twilight" invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, where the boundaries between truth and illusion blur, and where the echoes of the past shape the present in unexpected ways.

This is my review of the Wattpad novel, "The First Out". I encourage other Wattpad users to read it. It'll inspire you.

Inspired by the Regina Spektor song 20 Years of Snow. Charlotte's conservative small-town upbringing collides with her true self.

Living in Justin Flaherty's mind has never been easy. Unfortunately, things are about to get much worse... At eighteen years old, most guys are chasing girls or dreams. Justin, on the other hand, wants to draw and be left alone. He's been diagnosed with schizophrenia, but it's more than that. He's in tune with the Dark Energy that surrounds us all, and can see how it controls people's actions. Sometimes, the Dark Energy will give him visions, to help him on the road to enlightenment. When his mother hooks up with a Baptist preacher named David who believes Justin's schizophrenia can be cured with prayer, Justin knows he has to get out-or risk involuntary commitment in a religious facility. After a brush with incarceration, Justin takes off to San Francisco, where his drawings are not just noticed, but admired... Justin's bizarre and beautiful drawings create a stir in the art world. Meanwhile, he's homeless, couch surfing, and trapped in a continuous battle with his mental illness. His salvation is a girl named Liria Czetski with a shady past. They'd met a year ago, and she's appeared in his visions ever since. It turns out Liria has been sharing those visions, something that is a surprise to everyone but Justin... When secrets surface, Justin is forced to realize that being a genius has a downside. Surrounded by people who want to exploit his talent, he must fight not only for his career and freedom, but perhaps for his life... AVAILABLE ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Place-Elizabeth-Roderick-ebook/dp/B01HFH6WJ8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467816567&sr=8-3&keywords=elizabeth+roderick

When 11-year-old Morgan loses her father in a plane crash, she thinks grief is the worst thing she'll ever face. But when her nightmares begin to burn with real fire and ancient prophecies stir in the hills around her new home, Morgan discovers that her father's death may not have been an accident-and that she's connected to a power older than memory itself. A story of loss, magic, and finding light in the darkest places.

It was only supposed to be a night of mischief and mayhem...

Kate James, thirty-five and single, has achieved everything she had ever wanted to achieve. She believed she had it all, but after a comment from a comical chef and the realization that this might be the last chance she has at having a baby, she sets off to do just that. But when her one night stand finds her in California, will her vacation turn into a lifelong commitment? Buy my new novella today on Amazon!

BASED OFF 'Merchant Ships' SONG OF THE SAME NAME Seventeen-year-old Michael Horowitz is the rock of his dysfunctional family, shouldering the burden of his mother's hospitalization, his father's addiction and arrest, and the protection of his younger brother, Gary. But when the 9/11 tragedy shatters their world, Michael must navigate grief, anger, and despair to lead his family out of darkness. Haunted by prophetic dreams and an uncertain future, Michael's unwavering love for Gary and his faith are put to the ultimate test as he strives to keep the last flickers of hope alive in their hearts.

In the halls of Lincoln High, siblings Alex and Hannah navigate the twists and turns of high school life while pursuing their passion for music. As they audition for the glee club, they discover the power of their twin voices and the strength of their bond. "Harmony Unison: A Tale of Twin Voices" is a heartwarming story of friendship, family, and the journey to finding one's true voice.

All that glitters is not gold. Annabelle Edward Stone moves from Charleston, South Carolina to Manhattan and takes charge of her life. Wanting to see the world all by herself and without the support of her overprotective parents, Anna meets people and makes friends, but what got the best of her attention was James. She was totally head over heels for him and was attracted to him at once. What bothered her most was the mysterious aura of James and that he is hiding something, and she was determined to know what it was. Little does she know, that some things are better undiscovered and not loved. #95 in mystery/thriller genre [Ugh I am too bad at writing descriptions I guess, please don't judge the book by its cover, or in this case the description and the cover both. I would try to improve it soon]

✨Befriending Reese✨ "What happens when you poke a snake in it's corner?" When Alyssa gets a full scholarship to a prestigious all girls boarding school across the continent, she is absolutely ecstatic, but when she gets there she finds that adjusting to the new environment might just be harder than she thought. Being the only middle-class student among girls who get everything handed to them on a silver platter, it proves to be even harder to fit in. When she is given a psychology project to study human emotions and interactions, she thought it would be a good idea to do her project on the school's main bitch also known as Reese. Maybe that wasn't such a good idea. Or was it? Find Out In: Befriending Reese

(A/N: Story on hiatus ) Her life was a book. Written by everyone but her. She, however did not fight. Her life was painted. The colors decided. She, however did not crack. But changes they come, as inevitable they are. She learns things. She questions things. Princes aren't always charming. How long shall happy ever after stay a myth?

It's a story about a man who always brings camera in his pocket but doesn't know how to use it; there are no pictures in it. And Ezra Zima is there to show him the world.

Seven-year-old Galaxy Grace loves three things: her imagination, the color purple, and rainy days in Belpre, Ohio. But when the rain suddenly stops falling everywhere on Earth, a playful fairy named Bungie appears with an impossible request-and an ancient prophecy. The cloud kingdom of Kiss Of Rain is under attack. Alien Gator raptors from a distant planet are stealing the fairies' power to save their dying world, and without the rain, Earth will soon follow. According to prophecy, only a human child with a fairy's heart can become the ambassador between worlds and stop them. Galaxy must make an impossible choice: stay safe at home, or transform into a tiny fairy and journey to the clouds to save the rain-and the world. With her parents' blessing, her beautiful imagination, and Bungie by her side, Galaxy will learn fairy magic, make new friends among the clouds, and discover that being small doesn't mean you can't do big things. But can one seven-year-old girl master ancient spells and stand against alien invaders in time to bring the rain back to Earth? A whimsical adventure about courage, friendship, and the magic that lives in every kind heart.

#272 in teen fiction {june 26 '16} ×× Protagonist - Eva Antagonist - Life as we know it ∆ It was a hour long drive from the airport to our new house. I always found car rides really horribly boring and unbearable. The constant honking,the bumps on the road, the whirr of the engine - it's the absolute recipe for 'Not Being Able To Sleep.' And that my friends is the major reason behind why I despise car rides - because I don't get to sleep. No matter how hard I try, no matter how I position my back or body or arms, no matter how sleepy or tired I am, no matter how soothing the music is - I'm never able to sleep during car rides. Also - claustrophobia. And a closed moving vehicle that makes me feel uneasy and trapped is a nightmare at the least. Add to that, it being midnight when our plane landed, meaning I had to spend the peak of my sleeping hours awake (in the moving thing) and you get an overly annoyed and cranky Eva. ∆ #346 in teen fiction {June 25 2016} © 2016

I see them pass by. They never acknowledge me. I never move, I can't move, unless they move me.

In an alternate reality, an Iroquois scientist and her twin gay sons battle shapeshifting aliens. Telius wants to marry the man he loves. Argen struggles with the residual effects of a deadly drug addiction. Both twins help their mother face Valchondria's greatest threats. Taldra accepted the title of Leader for Valchondria's one-world government. Maintainer Admiral Nil blames her for a series of tragedies and might be as dangerous as the changelings that want to feed on humanity. "The most intriguing aspect of the story is controlled by emotion as relatable characters grow and brave it all together, selflessly helping each other." -Enas Reviews "A major voice not only in American literature but also in the LGBTQ genre. Highly recommended." -Grady Harp, Top 100 Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer The first two chapters are here at Wattpad, now revised as they appear in the published book.