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The Marked Heroes

The Marked Heroes

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Zach was the leader of Unit Twelve, a government crime fighting team. When the country's most feared criminal enters the city, Zach becomes faced with a terrible secret that will shake the very core of his identity. And with it, he must make a choice.Full Summary:To the chief of police, he was just a number. To his classmates, he was a freak. To his friends, he was their anchor. Zachary Bennet was the Leader of Unit Twelve, one of the thirteen elusive crime fighting teams across the country for those with 'special' gifts. But his position as leader was on shaky ground. The threat of losing his friends, his family, hangs overhead with ominous weight.When the country's most feared criminal enters Zach's city, the already fragile structure of his life crumbles around him. As the stakes rise higher, as lies unfold, Zach becomes faced with a terrible secret that will shake the very core of his identity.And with it, he must make a choice.…

One of Those Days

One of Those Days

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One unlucky hit with a strange spell. That's all it took to alter the course of Harry's life - and everyone else's life around him. Bound to stay within ten feet of each other, Harry Potter and Severus Snape have to learn to get along or die trying. But sometimes in the hardest of times, one can learn things never imagined possible. After all, the past doesn't define the future.…

Beyond the Alluring Sky

Beyond the Alluring Sky

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For Kei, rescuing orphans from slavers is his life, even when having too many mouths to feed is hard on his resources. With his money stretched, his dream of leaving the oppressive city of Allegetra is next to impossible. But everything changes when he meets Sky, the newest 'stray' he rescues from the slavers. Though Kei usually sends all his rescues to his friend, Nolst, it's Sky's unique way of charming the consumers that convinces Kei to strike up a partnership. Teaching his new stray about all the dangers Allegetra offers becomes a full time job, since Sky's naivety often puts them at risk.As their lives connect and a powerful friendship is forged, Kei learns that Sky has many secrets, not unlike himself.But as he tries to keep Sky out of trouble, Kei becomes too confident. His life unravels and the demons he had once buried now rise from the shadows. Everything he had worked so desperately to build and to protect could come crashing down in one fell swoop.No matter how dark the shadows, Kei must become 'the light that brightens the sky' if he wants to survive. Now available on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Alluring-Sky-Cycle-Book-ebook/dp/B01N4VQ9X1/…

Forgotten Bonds

Forgotten Bonds

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Robin is kidnapped by Slade after the Red X incident. Unable to escape, Robin must endure the hardship under Slade's capture. After Robin is nearly beaten to death, Slade's friend intervenes on Robin's behalf and demands they start anew. But will the bond they begin to form tear down Robin's morals, or will it throw the old saying "Can't teach an old dog new tricks" out on its tail?Full Summary:Robin; the Boy Wonder; ex-protégé of Batman the Dark Knight; leader of the Teen Titans; protector of Jump City, California; and civilian named Richard 'Dick' Grayson never imagined that certain decisions he'd make would have such a transcending impact in his life. What was a simple decision to go undercover and try to win the trust of his arch enemy, Slade, only ended up destroying the trust of his four best friends.Not only that, the enigma Slade has his single eye on Robin and desires the Boy Wonder's abilities for himself. Kidnapped by the all powerful criminal, Robin cannot hope to escape and must endure the terrible hardship of being under the man's capture. In the midst of his struggles to escape, Robin does something dangerously foolish and ends up being harshly punished; beaten until unconscious. Angry at Robin's treatment, Slade's best friend, Wintergreen, intervenes on his behalf and demands that Slade change his tactic so that the two of them may start anew. 'Who is Slade?'Will Robin be able to see past the stiff molds of Hero and Villain? Will he ever be able to see past the mask and see the true man behind it? And will the bond they begin to slowly form tear down Robin's morals; or will it throw the old saying "Can't teach an old dog new tricks" out on its tail?A story of sorrow, of pain, of hope, and of change - the impossible tale between a Hero and a Villain, and that even the blackest of hearts have a glimmer of light within them.Warnings: Violence, physical abuse, and later on, mild corporal punishment. No slash.…

Into the Depths

Into the Depths

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Just four weeks have passed since Robin, or Dick, went back to being the leader of the Teen Titans and Dick is still adjusting to his new life as the adopted son of Slade Wilson. Balancing time with his friends and his father poses its challenges, and staying out of trouble is getting harder than ever; especially when his nights are plagued by the same terrifying nightmare.But amongst it all comes a new Titan, Terra. As they quickly accept this new friend into their group, things get more rocky than ever. Puppy love, infatuation, and jealousy abound Titans Tower and Dick must do everything he can to keep old friendships from becoming strained.But the upheaval surrounding Terra’s presence – one which includes trouble, heartache, betrayal, and renewal – will be nothing compared to the events that encompasses Slade; events that might even shatter Dick’s tender heart.However, things get even worse as Raven’s 16th birthday approaches. Mysteries, secrets, choices, birthmarks, demons – the end is nigh. As both sides of the veil thin, a battle of colossal proportions threatens to overwhelm the world – and even when the jaws of Purgatory opens its mouth wide with bared fangs, higher forces are always prepared with the perfect plan for the bite.New friends, new challenges, and new enemies lurk in the shadows for Dick, his friends, and his father.A story of friendship, of forgiveness, and of renewal; that no matter what, the supernatural forces that are in existence are always watching over those who reside on the earth; and finally, that sometimes for the ones we love, terrible sacrifices are made to keep them safe.For Dick, being the son of a military, firm handed, ex-assassin never got harder.Genre: Drama, Family, Angst, Humor, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Action, Adventure, Romance, SupernaturalWarnings: Violence, frightening imagery, very light romance, and mild corporal punishmentRating: PGSequel to Forgotten Bonds.…