A LINE UNBROKEN. A TRUTH UNSPOKEN. Born into wealth and privilege as the niece of an emperor, Starborn Lady Mhera never dreamt that tragedy would shatter her world. But darkness roils beneath the peaceful facade of the Holy City: a rebellion is brewing among the Arcborn-the dangerous, magic-blooded undercaste of Penrua-and they will stop at nothing to destroy the peace of the realm. That much is proven to Mhera when she is just a girl and her greatest treasure is taken from her. Years later, still wounded by the evil the Arcborn wrought against her, she is on the brink of professing her final vows as a nun...but before she can accept the life of safety and solitude she doesn't truly desire, she is offered a chilling compromise with fate that threatens everything she has ever known. FIRST PLACE WINNER - 2018 Clash of Swords (hosted by The Fae Folk) - Dark Fantasy Category SECOND PLACE WINNER - 2018 Sunset Awards - Fantasy Category SECOND PLACE - 2018 X Factor Awards - Overall!

Because of feverish thirst for revenge, Silas Hook can no longer fall in love. If he does, the woman of his desire will die inexplicably, and the only way to break it is to spill the blood of Neverland's King, Peter Pan. But Pan hasn't been seen in twenty years, so when Hook breaks the barrier between worlds to find his archenemy, his doesn't expect to find Estelle Darling--or as he believes, Wendy--in Peter's place. After Hook kidnaps Estelle as leverage against Peter, he will struggle to keep his focus, especially when the beautiful, headstrong woman awakens a longing inside him that he thought he left long buried. If he doesn't get a reign on himself soon, he could lose his advantage...and she may become another corpse for him to bury.

edit 3/9/23 I wrote this when I was 12 so please disregard the age-old "I'm not like other girls" trope and anything else ok thanks 🤓🤓 "They say the Woodland King's voice makes the rivers flow fast, and his claws could shred men into ribbons of flesh and bone." Every one hundred years, the feared Woodland King captures an unfortunate human from the kingdom of Llewellenar to serve him until their death. When twelve-year-old Lilibeth's father suddenly disappears, she must embark on a relentless quest to save him from the clutches of a murderous beast. As she ventures deeper and deeper into the world of the Woodland King, she befriends an unusual ally and uncovers a hidden truth that no human in Llewellenar history has ever done before. Highest: #19 in Fantasy, #1 in Folklore, #1 in Faerie, #1 in Retelling Cover made by @-starless

Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

When Aria's father sells her to a stranger from the north, she never expects to be cherished like a daughter. To live in a castle, showered with every luxury. Her sumptuous new life is every young girl's dream. But as Aria grows older she can no longer deny the mystery and strangeness of her beloved foster family. Especially the Greyback men. Nor can she ignore the dark menace of the woods beyond the castle. Aria is determined to unravel their secrets. Above all, those of Lucian Greyback, the enigmatic and unsettling man to whom she is betrothed. When her curiosity gets the better of her, Aria is compelled to venture into the forest and discover the truth. But beneath flesh and blood lies a beastly legacy. And a birthright she could never imagine. If you enjoyed the gothic, captivating world of mystery in Jane Eyre (but need a little more bite), you will love the suspenseful and alluring secrets of Aria's journey in this book. Cover designed by @JeanineCroft Copyright © 2015 by Jeanine Croft

girl meets boy. boy turns out to be suicidal werewolf with stalkerish tendencies. drama ensues.

Jennifer Scott has spent all of her sixteen years on earth battling night terrors. Between the intense nightmares and her overprotective parents, Jennifer feels like her teenage years are going down the drain. That all changes on the eve of her sophomore year. When she's dared to go into Brookland's most haunted building, she realizes her nightmares have come to life in the shape of spirits. She's the bridge that helps them cross over. Jennifer Scott is a Seeker.

For the past four years Jana has been on her own—and don't get her wrong, she likes it that way. After fighting demons from the shadows, and closet werewolves in back alleys, one gets used to being alone. But when the past comes knocking, even she can’t escape the thorny arms of lies and fear that drag her back into a world of she barely remembers. The only things that can save Jana now, are an assembly of unlikely allies, a crapload of silver stakes—and spunk, of course.

|| Book 1 of The Shadow's Melody || As a maid here at the new Opéra Populaire I can certainly sense something different. Something missing. It lacked him. The Opera Ghost who disappeared. I know I should let it go. I know I shouldn't constantly think about a dead man. A murderer. But I simply can't. I can't forget about that man I fell in love with those many years ago. I yearned to hear his angelic voice again. I begged for it. Hoped for it. Prayed for it. I called for him in my dreams. The man they called The Phantom of the Opera. I would never have guessed that my hopes and prayers would soon be answered.

By the year of 2624 A.D, humanity has already constructed hundreds of planetary colonies throughout the Milky Way. With the help of extraterrestrial allies, mankind has settled itself comfortably in a safe spot within the predominantly peaceful community of the Galactic Council. Well, most of mankind. From the ashes of the Secession War rose multiple warring human states that challenged the way of life of Earth-based worlds. One such example was the Rukhovian People's Federation, also known as the PRF. The never ending conflict between the Counter Aggression Treaty Organisation and the brutal armies of the xenophobic PRF have raged on for another two bloody years. With war plaguing the human space, Earth's military alliance must find a way to keep every other warring human faction at bay without the help of her extraterrestrial allies. On the other side, hell bent on eradicating the authority of Earth and it's people, the Rukhovians will do whatever it takes to win the war, even if it needs to commit war crimes. But when the PRF decides to raise its twisted sword against the colony of Euphoria, the most brutal and bloodiest battle between the two human superpowers begins. As a new recruit in the USF's 25th Infantry Battalion, Raptor Company, Private Kevin Frost and his allies will lead the counter offensive against the PRF. Being the best of the best, Raptor Company will conduct multiple strategic and tactical strikes against the enemy. One thing is certain, Frost will not let Euphoria and it's people fall into the hands of an oppressive and murderous military government. Through his eyes, he'll show you war.