Connor is sick. Always has been, always will be. It's left him jaded and strapped for cash, but at least it's not bloodrot. He's still got his sanity. When an estranged family member offers him a lifetime supply of his meds for an itsy bitsy bit of exploring, however, Connor accepts and ventures out into the dark tunnels of Par-12. This is well outside the relative safety of the subterranean mega-city of Heart. And it's a stupid decision. Meanwhile, Tess - his pharmacist's little sister - finds herself in a pickle. This isn't too unusual, given her knack for sticking her nose where it doesn't belong. However, it is the first time she's been plucked from her home and dumped outside of Heart. And there are things out there in those dark, dark tunnels - things that were once people. Tess and Connor are not alone. *Content warning: occasional strong language and somewhat graphic descriptions of a poorly handled disease. **Special thanks to @RicBlow for the lovely cover art!

Ellowyn and her stepfather, Dr. Edward Von Heikenroter, put the island of Fairburg on the map. Their little shop on Main Street specializing in the creation, and maintenance, of fully functional mechanical limbs, restored the livelihood of war veterans and factory accident survivors alike. But when Everett Greene, owner of a local greenhouse, presents the pair with an artificial limb built with a level of technology far beyond anything they've seen before, Dr. Von Heikenroter disappears. Ellowyn and Everett pick up the trail he left off and discover that under Fairburg's idyllic exterior nothing is as it seems.

Felix Swift is a teenager with a big problem; He just can't stay awake. And falling asleep at the wrong moment has already caused him more trouble in the past year than most people will ever experience. Relocating to the countryside with his family brings with it a whole new set of problems. Missing persons, freak storms, crop circles, all-night raves, the local gang, not to mention the challenge of baby-sitting his annoying little brother. His time in the 'arse-end of nowhere' is proving to be every bit as wild as his years growing up in South London. But as Felix soon discovers, village life also holds the keys and the clues to the adventure of a lifetime, and an opportunity to nurture the seeds of friendships that will last forever. ***************************************************************************** Dear Readers, If you are enjoying The Brightlings, please don't forget to vote for each chapter, and feel free to comment (provided you don't post spoilers). Receiving the tiny little stars and additional interaction really spurs me on, and certainly helps to point more people towards my story. I'd love to hear from you, if you like what you are reading, but I'm afraid that I can't promise an instant reply as I'm pretty flat out these days. Finally, it really shouldn't need to be written here, but just a quick note with regards to intellectual copyright and my use of this platform to write/publish The Brightlings; All rights reserved. This work is all of my own creation, and I retain the right to publish it elsewhere, or to remove it from this platform at any time in the future should I choose to do so. ---- I will not accept any excuses from those that copy or intend to pass this work off as their own, or republish it elsewhere without my permission. ---- Ok.... so now that is out of the way, there's nothing left to say, except "buckle up, hold on tight, and enjoy the ride!" Cheers, Ric #1 Environment #1 Tunnel

The internet and tabloid press are buzzing with rumours about the disappearance of the mysterious billionaire street artist Crypto, the UK's hottest property in the global art world. No new pieces have appeared in over eight months, and their publicist has released a statement that they have had no contact. The press and the public all seem to think that it is another elaborate 'art prank'. Callie, a homeless young artist who paints under the tag 'Ghost One', aspires to make a name for herself on the London scene. Her only focus is finding a way to leave behind the dirty streets, and the dangers that lurk in places where most people never set foot. When her rival, the leader of the five-strong all-girl graffiti crew, The Jubilee Queens, turns up dead in an underground tunnel, bled out beneath the electrified rails, the police and coroner rule that it is a result of suicide. But then three more Queens appear on missing persons posters, and Callie knows that there must be something much darker at play. Those girls were way too in love with themselves to ever do a thing like that. With only a can of spray paint to her name, and a desire to uncover the truth, Callie sets out on an adventure quite unlike any other.

In space, the lame don't walk, they soar. Setting out on their maiden voyage is the first space crew with disabilities: an all-American basketball star, a celebrity streamer, a computer genius, a military hero, a walking encyclopedia, and the first human born in space. But when a massive solar flare threatens the ship and festering secrets divide the crew, is their mission crippled from the start?

Can a killer turn a new leaf? Robinson Appleson is one lucky bastard! We get only one life. He has had four so far. And it's not like he deserved them, either. In his first life, he was a Porcian prince who was known to devour humans. His obsession with eternal youth and beauty made him addicted to the taste of human flesh, much to the dismay and terror of his kingdom's subjects. Reborn as a rich kid in Beverly Hills, California, he has no recollection of his past life and thinks of himself as a blessing to mankind. He holds no respect or feelings for women and treats them like objects. It leads to everyone avoiding him like the plague. His third life is different, as he is born as a jaguar in the African savannah. Filled with new wisdom, he fights against his instinct to hunt while the smell of prey drives him mad with hunger. His last life lands him in the body of a beautiful but poverty-stricken Black woman who was also unfaithful! Each of his lives has been different from the last, except that it looked as if he was doomed to make the same blunders. The woman he loves dies in his arms in all of his lives, because of a curse placed on his family. Having been selfish and cruel in his previous lives, he attempts to change this forever. Using a range of tricks learned from Oscar, his mentor, he hopes to suppress and destroy the evil lurking inside him. Would he manage to escape from his fate?

What if you or your loved ones suddenly disappeared from your sight? And what if the people around you were terrible human beings? To escape the difficult journey of Aena's life, which is filled with terrible events, sad moments, and greed-driven desires, she has to go through many challenges. book is ranked #1 in the thriller genre on January 1, 2024, and #5 in the child abuse category on March 1, 2024.

"Now I'm alone again. From being broken once to being shattered into pieces." These are the words of a person named Jonah who just experienced a break up with his girlfriend. He tries to walk off his broken heart. "I hate people, but I need them. What do I do now?" As if answering him, the universe sends a crate straight down from the sky. It contains a military device of which if the master is killed, the subordinate will follow. This revelation brings out Jonah's true nature to the fullest. "I'd like to shape the world the way I want to. This island should be sufficient enough, though. And what better place to start than kidnapping your ex and leaving a few dead bodies along the way?"

After seeing herself gain a little bit of confidence and working on being less shy, Miku is pursuing someone outside of the tutor that's been at the Nakano apartment six sometimes seven days a week. A guy she bumps into at her school over tea of all things is hitting it off with her. But it turns out (FN) too has toxic family traits just like hers. Can the two make it work or is it better just distance themselves while they're at the early stages? I highly recommend checking out the series The Quintessential Quintuplets.

Important note! This story will have some triggering topics, mentioned in the book. If you want to read the story, I hope you enjoy! This is a story of a blonde girl who is misunderstood, and unheard. Will she find a way to have a happy l1fe with her boyfriend and friends? Or will she be unaccepted, and left alone to cry? Let's find out in this story.. The is also a story of a purple-haired-brunette who is confused, and forced into this path. Will he figure out if his girlfriend is not who he thinks she is, or will he be in confusion, and helplessness forever? Let's find out. More importantly.. will they escape with all their friends? Or will they be trapped, in a dark place forever? Not a fan of droey? I'll do different ships if you recommend some! Platonic, or romantic :D (Or some of my favorite ships if nobody recommends anything) Characters are from a series called "The Music Freaks", made by RosyClozy on YouTube. (Her Wattpad is alpharosyclozy) This is my first time writing a story! especially romance :'D Apologies if this is cringey- Book started on November 16 2021 Book ended on (This story hasn't ended yet)