WINNER of the 2019 Watty Awards, category ''Mystery and Thriller'', Dutch sub-category (Wayrest: tasten in het duister);
WINNER of 2nd place in the 'Enchanted Grave Awards', 'Best Writing Style': 96/100 points (LUMEN: Rebirth);
WINNER of 1st place in the 'Whispers Beneath the Ice' mini-awards, 'Best Prologue', 23.5/30 points (LUMEN: Rebirth);
WINNER of 2nd place in the 'Starfish Awards', 'Best Villain', 98/100 points (LUMEN: Rebirth);
WINNER of 1st place in the 'Four-Leafed Clover Awards', 'Fantasy' (LUMEN: Rebirth);
WINNER of 2nd place in the 'Pinkstar Awards', 'Best Antagonist' (LUMEN: Rebirth).

I write across worlds - from shadows and secrets to hope and light.
Every story is a spark from somewhere different: thrillers, fables, and the dreams that tie them together.

Just a fella writing for the love of it. Thanks for reading - and for keeping stories alive.
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  • JoinedFebruary 1, 2018


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LUMEN: Rebirth by Blue_the_Bard
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