Author_Deliah_Rose

"Something has been forgotten, something has been lost and something has not been forgiven."During the summer holidays, Alex Lockwood stumbles upon a dark-and buried-family secret forcing him to enlist the help of his secondary school classmates who must unravel the truth before the ghosts of his family's past seek their revenge on the town of Mourninghelm. *****It is the bleak beginning of September and Alex Lockwood has started the dreaded Mourninghelm Comprehensive School. With new challenges in the form of resident school bully and fellow classmate, Jean Smith, he wonders whether this school year will ever get better. But when he finds a box in the back of his mam's wardrobe during the annual Lockwood clean-up, he uncovers an age old mystery-and a curse. With only twenty days to find out the truth before the curse engulfs the whole town, Alex enlists the help of his friends, his crush and, regrettably, Jean to uncover thee truth before it is too late. However, with the fate of his family and the town on the line, will the pressure crack him before he can save what he values most?| Written for the ONC 2025 |…

Author_Deliah_Rose

"I will love you until our forever falls apart."***Tessa Graves is a superstar actress and musician envied by all. But, behind the scenes, she lives in the quiet village of Amblewood, spends more time than enough with her three partners in crime and lives with her godmother. Everything should be right in her world. However, when her boyfriend unexpectedly dies on her birthday, she finds herself in a lonely fever dream. That is until she finds herself at the edge of a bridge where she meets a stranger determined to save her life. Amblewood is the latest on-set location for upcoming actor, Flynn Haywood. However, the 'movie star' life isn't what it seems. Unable to leave the audition room without feeling discouraged about his little-known name, Flynn decides this is his last acting gig. But, whilst on a break from filming, he wanders towards the Bramble Bridge for some air. There, he instinctively intervenes upon finding a young woman contemplating jumping off.Flynn and Tessa's worlds collide as they embark on a scandalous romance in the spotlight met with contention from the public and close friends alike. However, more forces are pushing them apart than those within their circle. With Tessa navigating the ghosts of her past and Flynn struggling with his newfound fame, things are only made worse when Tessa's friends welcome Alex Windlow into their group.As their supposed perfect romance crumbles, Flynn and Tessa must decide what they want before someone gets hurt.…

Author_Deliah_Rose

ON HOLD"Magic brought them together and magic will tear them apart."*****After years away from Sery's court, Lord Brennan Ryder finally returns to continue his parents' legacy only to find himself in the middle of a coup d'état lead by his estranged cousin. However, he needs Brennan's help to usurp the crown he believes is rightfully his. Brennan's mission: to kill his friend, the Crown Princess Leora Castello.Crown Princess Leora of House Castello is the sole heir to the throne of Sery. But when a siege on the capital city forces her path to cross with her old friend, she is faced with an impossible choice: to remain behind for her people or to hide away until she is ready to fight for her kingdom.Forced together by impossible choices, the pair of unlikely heroes must work together to defeat the imminent threat to their kingdom. However, there are unknown forces working against them at every turn and their personal demons are haunting every decision they make. Will Leora and Brennan be able to uncover the truth before it is too late? *****The fight for Sery's freedom has begun and time is running out.…

Author_Deliah_Rose

ON HOLD- Cover beautifully designed by @Bunnybee_Graphics - The Great War of Ayvena is a time of desperation. Humans and immortals alike have put aside their differences to join forces in a taut allyship to become one army, at the command of King Solomon. Their mission: to cease the needless bloodshed from the ruthless Grayle. Lorna Grey is one of the many human healers blessed by the goddess, Dawn, who has been conscripted into the war effort. Eager to prove herself and amend mistakes on the battlefield, she helps an unusually handsome soldier and takes him back to the human-immortal encampment. However, when she notices there is something strange about this soldier, it is already too late!Captain Hayvard is a deserter of the army, not wanting to participate any further in the bloodshed that comes with war. When his path collides with Lorna's, she offers him the perfect excuse for escape. But as the Grayle army closes in, his time to escape with his life intact begins to run short. His only choice is to run far away-taking Lorna with him! As Lorna and the former captain, Hayvard, embark upon a reckless plan of fleeing Ayvena's shores to less war-torn lands, unknown to them is that Hayvard's careless actions have landed them both in serious peril. Forced to battle for not only their country but their lives, Lorna begrudgingly has to work with the enemy to survive-only, it will come at a cost! - Best Opening in the Nightshade Claws: Writing Contest -…

Author_Deliah_Rose

ON HOLDThe Wastelands of Rebriolis have been fought over for centuries by the humans and witches who dwell there. Split into two sides, the Human Plains and the Witch Plains, the warring species continue their feud over their land.Annabeth believes the segregation between their lands is wrong, but her opinion is an unpopular one. Upon meeting a human, her conviction only strengthens as they plan a future for their people to unite.But Annabeth's mother, the Mother of Witches, has other plans when she is invited alongside her three children to the coronation of Princess Aurora...…