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Cape Crossed

Cape Crossed

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Saving lives is what Hannah Harris does. Whether it's through her official job as a nurse at Merifield Memorial Hospital or as the super strength wielding hero Silver Shield. She's got it all balanced, hospital, friends, supervillains and her handsome devoted boyfriend. Things couldn't be better...and that's what keeps her awake some nights.Jake Erwin is used to seeing his name in the Merifield Local Tribune, both of his names, sometimes in the same story. Who better to write about the dashing villainous thief Hijack than his alter ego ace reporter Jake? He's got a bone to pick with heroes and a desire to see them crumble. The only pressing issue is keeping it all a secret from his girlfriend. Good thing Hannah works long hours.…

Snow Bites

Snow Bites

774 165 17

Grimhelde didn't choose to hunt the creatures of the night. Even though her family had been hunters for generations, she chose to leave and lead a normal life. But, as it often happens, she found love and it destroyed her plans.Young Grimhelde finds herself longing for the king in the castle she chooses to work in, but there's something strange about his wife. She knows the signs, blood red lips, pale skin, an aversion to sunlight. The signs of a vampire. To save the man she loves and his daughter, Heldie slays the evil monster. Happily ever after isn't the next step for her, and now she'll have to decide what to do with the child.A Snow White retelling...with vampires.ONC Shortlist 2023…

Feathers

Feathers

438 87 18

They said it would be a relaxing week in the woods with friends.Graham thought returning home for the first time in eight years would be the hardest thing he'd have to do. Surrounded by whispers and gossip, he was more than eager to exchange the quiet a Pennsylvanian town for a luxury cabin in the woods. The group of college students had planned a celebration of sorts to send off two of their friends who would be leaving the continent on a research mission. At least, that's all it was meant to be, until someone went missing. Now, they'll deal with the whispers and shadows of the forest.…

The Song of Loss

The Song of Loss

261 73 27

Every step away from home is a chance for an adventure and Darcy is on her first one. She's been dreaming of finding her father for as long as she can remember. He's out there and she's got a list of clues and a crappy map, but it'll do. Less than a day into her travel she's accosted by a mango throwing thief and lands herself in a band of mind controlling musicians.Taking over the world wasn't on the itinerary.…

The Problem at Sunset Hills

The Problem at Sunset Hills

152 49 15

Death is no mystery to Peggy after living as a vampire for over half a century. That doesn't mean the death of her best friend isn't devastating. Add to that the threat of someone going after that friend's great granddaughter, Maya, and suddenly death has a new fear to it. She'll have to push the boundaries of life itself to uncover what and why Maya has suddenly become a high priority target for a secret society. There might just be answers to her own murder hidden in the web of secrets.…

On Your Masks

On Your Masks

781 90 12

Merifield City, a city protected by its growing network of heroes. Compared to its nearest neighbor, South City, it's virtually a paradise. Except for the growing darkness that stalks the shadows.Hannah Harris counted herself among those heroes until recently. As her alter ego Silver Shield, she saved plenty of cats up trees and reporters who took a wrong turn. But when the charismatic villain Hijack knocked her down and unmasked her she took a leave of absence. Will she return to her beloved city in its time of need or let her good name fade away?Jake Erwin never considered the caped wonders that terrorized his city as anything more than an inconvenience and an easy way to a solid paycheck. He felt that way as he dug into the secrets surrounding his long dead ex-girlfriend. Then he nearly destroyed his current girlfriend when he attacked her as his masked self, Hijack.They've lied to each other for so long it's second nature. With the masks off, will they be able to see through the lies that they've surrounded themselves with?***Sequel to Cape Crossed…

Wake Up  ||ONC 2021|| GxG

Wake Up ||ONC 2021|| GxG

1,186 305 21

It hadn't occurred to Esme that she should be suspicious of her parents, they were just ordinary people after all. But when an unknown number won't stop texting her, the questions start coming. Was the accident really the cause of her amnesia? Why did her parents speak five languages suddenly? How was it that Esme could suddenly assemble and disassemble guns? Who exactly was Agent 23?Maybe one of these days she could get back to her sappy daydreams of her incredible coworker. That itself seemed like a dream.…

It Takes Two to Mango

It Takes Two to Mango

194 49 7

[[ON HOLD UNTIL AFTER ONC]]Grace finally has it all together. Her smoothie bar is running and generating profit, she's got a second store in the works, and no one is around to break her heart. Not this time.When her coworkers decide she needs a vacation she jets off to Hawaii to refresh and reset. The last person she expected to see there was Reid, the guy who broke her into pieces. She spent years hoping he'd choking on a mango only to see him alive and well and prospering. Worst of all, their rooms are down the hall from each other.…

On the Wing

On the Wing

105 40 8

[[ON HOLD UNTIL I FIGURE OUT WHERE THE PLOT WAS GOING]]After the death of his mother, Dan is left to pick up the pieces. Most of those pieces involve a heavy load of debt and a house to sell. That all goes out the window when the strange girl stumbles into his life with a promise of riches for his help in escaping a secret government organization. He just wasn't expecting to travel cross country with a dragon when he said yes.…

Broken Glass

Broken Glass

94 34 10

Kindness is magic, or so they say.Gabriella has always done her best to turn the other cheek. Even when her family pushes that cheek into the mud she finds ways to forgive and forget. She's got plans to leva one day anyway so what's a few bad days? A chance meeting and a dance at a ball escalates her timeline and she's desperate to escape. Then her family shreds her las ounce of forgiveness.This time, she isn't waiting for midnight.…

Recipe for Success

Recipe for Success

205 43 10

Mariana is contracted to set up a brand new restaurant. Known for her through and elegant designs, she's one of the best in the business. The only problem is, not even Mariana can keep things running smoothly when a ruthless business tycoon is out to destroy her client.…

Sovereign's Sacrifice

Sovereign's Sacrifice

67 16 6

A war may be ended by swords and bloodshed, a strong woman raising her hand in violence. Isn't that normally how it goes?When princess Eliora, the third born child of the kingdom of Savirnoss, sees a chance to end the war without more death she takes it without hesitation. The cost of peace may be her own happiness but it's a sacrifice she was born to make.An arranged marriage.A love affair.Lies and betrayal.The young queen will have a hell of a time keeping the peace.Cover by LueurlaVespine…

The Wyvern's Gift

The Wyvern's Gift

561 139 15

A ranger, pirate, thief, herbalist, mage and knight walk into the forest...The King's only male heir has been poisoned and his best options to retrieve the cure is a ragtag group of misfits from the dungeons. They only need to retrieve a rare magical flower from a wyvern's gift and they'll earn their freedom. Shouldn't be a problem...if they can stay on task and don't kill each other before the monsters in the forest have a chance.…

It's Dark Over There

It's Dark Over There

173 37 10

Things go bump in the night, and sometimes it's a bit more dangerous than a disorientated witch. It's a good thing there are people who can handle the night spooks. Seth, raised by his superstitious grandmother, moonlights as a hunter when he's not baking in his family's cafe. But things have begun to go very wrong in his city. Five deaths and a new and extremely pale face have him on edge.The only problem is, the culprit is not who he was expecting. Who knew unicorns were so temperamental?…

After All (First Draft)

After All (First Draft)

1,124 233 47

How long does it take a world to heal and to learn from its past? Does it ever really go back to the way it was or does it continue on with new purpose and life?Follow Caiden as he learns the stories of his past are more than the legends he's grown up with. A trembling earth, a great storm on the ocean horizon and unrest among the beast that wander the shadows. He will travel far away following the signs of a long ago made prophecy.…