Dark Heart, Bright Eyes |ONC 2024|

Dark Heart, Bright Eyes |ONC 2024|

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Zara Morrigan didn't really expect to get accepted into Belmare, the premier university of magic in Oclia. After all, the entire world already knew the heir to Family Morrigan didn't have any magic of her own. She had only applied to please her mother. It was really more a private joke than anything...until the arrival of the acceptance letter. Now, Zara must survive monsters, magic-users and school politics. Not to mention mounds of homework. Frankly, she would rather face murder charges than attend her mother's alma mater.But when students really do start dropping dead, Zara must fight to clear her name.Belmare wasn't meant for the weak. Incredible cover made by lovely Aria…

Heir of the Gods

Heir of the Gods

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Darkness is creeping in from the edges of the empire. A threat that has been all but lost to history is rising again.Cassia Auralius is the first female Heir of the Empire of Metus to not abdicate her right to the throne. Behind her is a line of warrior-kings and sacred laws. Before her is an uncertain future painted in blood.Opposed by her father and challenged by her brothers, Cassia must first prove herself worthy of the throne gifted by the gods. Ancient trials--trials she must not fail--will test her strength, both of her mind and her heart.The first trial--three long travel years cut off from her family and her own nobility--will soon begin.If Cassia can survive, she will be one step closer to her throne. A throne that will soon be under a threat she could never have imagined. Cassia will need allies, both common and strange to defeat this threat. If she fails in this, she will lose not only her throne, but her empire.Amazing cover by @StormRiddenCopyright © 2019…

Heir of Death

Heir of Death

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Cassia Auralius is farther from home than she's ever been before. Trapped on the war-torn island of Brunia with only enemies and strangers as companions, she knows death will haunt every step. She needs allies--true allies--if she hopes to survive her god-given trials and return to her empire, and knows where she can find them.Calix Julianus has managed to kill a death-maiden. He doesn't know if his success spells victory or doom for himself and his men. He does know that the death-maidens cannot be allowed to exist. It is his duty to eradicate them, the only way to protect his chosen queen and her empire.Elias Lucans has been taken fully into Prince Malitech's confidence and finds himself drawn into plans designed by the prince's death-maiden, Igraine. Dark and mysterious, she brings with her promises of magic and power beyond his imagining. She doesn't just offer the empire of Metus, she offers the world.A danger begins to rise, threatening not just Metus, but the world.Cover made by @StormRidden…

Blood's Heir: An Heir of the Gods Collection

Blood's Heir: An Heir of the Gods Collection

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A collection of stories from the Heir of the Gods universe. Inside you'll find backstories, side character stories, god stories, deleted/alternate scenes and more. Requests are welcome if there is a certain facet of the HotG world you'd like to see more of (although some requests may be denied on the basis they spoil something). I hope you enjoy this look at things I couldn't necessarily include in the series itself!Cover made by @StormRidden…

The Soul Collector

The Soul Collector

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Galloway works for Hell as a Soul Collector, but that's not all she does. She's also a Hunter, doing what she can to make up for the fact that sometimes, she takes good people to Hell too.Hell frowns upon her extracurricular activities and assigns her a Hellhound to keep an eye on her, except, he doesn't like to follow the rules either. Galloway hunts to try and keep what is left of her Soul, but if she's not careful, she might lose it permanently.|The Soul Collector Duology Book 1|Cover made by @CaroDelMonteCopyright © 2017…

The Hellhound

The Hellhound

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|The Soul Collector Duology Book 2|They took her. Hell took her. And he wants her back. Sirius has spent several thousand years trying to find something to fill the void that he had in place of a heart. As the bitch Luck would have it, the one thing that made him actually feel anything was the one thing he couldn't touch. She was forbidden fruit, and he was the snake in the garden. Galloway never should have looked twice at him.Finding something that sparked his interest ended up burning his world to ash. She's the only thing that matters and he'll do whatever is needed to bring her back.Cover made by CaroDelMonteCopyright © 2018…

Ink Forged

Ink Forged

14,334 1,616 43

All Encants are now required by law to be part of a guild in order to keep track of them. In order to control their magic. Even with no family or friends to miss her absence, Maevus Kildaren is still uneager to be coerced into a life suddenly filled with strangers. Ordered by the Queen into one of the largest and most prominent guilds in the capital city, Maevus soon finds guild life to be far different from what she expected. But changing times don't allow for peace.A mysterious contract and an order from the queen forces Maevus into partnering with one of the guild's most powerful Encants, known only by the name of Volt. No one can tell her what his real name is. All she knows is he's brimming with magic and dangerous.But he may just be the only way to stay alive in a city with dangers at every turn.Copyright © 2018…

Don't Whistle Past the Graveyard

Don't Whistle Past the Graveyard

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Survival is all about rules. It's really very simple.Follow the rules and maybe you last just a little bit longer than most other people.These rules are harsh. They are cruel and unforgiving.You might not like them. Hell, you may hate them, but the fact is you must listen to them.I don't really care if you think that's too hard. I don't care if you believe me and I don't care if you think I'm just being a hard-ass. Go right ahead, think that if you must. The rules still stand.Sit there and deny all you want. If you think you can do it better than me that's fine, just don't come looking for sympathy when things go south because you didn't follow the rules.Looking at you I already have my reservations. I just get this feeling that you aren't going to even listen to the rules.But I'm tired of watching people die of stupidity so I'm going to teach them to you anyway.Listen to my story, I'm only going to tell it once.Then, you can follow the rules if you want to.***This story contains strong language and some sexual references but nothing explicit***Copyright © 2017…

Death Seeker

Death Seeker

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Bodies are going missing. So are their spirits.Lila Vance has been suffering from visions lately. Which isn't unusual, considering that she's a psychic. But these visions are something different-something far darker than she's used to. Try as she might, she can't ignore the call and eventually finds herself pulled to the heart of the darkness in Denver, Colorado. There she meets Dean Chantry, a detective right in the eye of the storm. He needs her help just as much as she needs his to understand what is happening in the city.People are dying, bodies are going missing from the morgue and panic is rising in the city. Unless they can find the person behind the darkness, they might find themselves its next victims.Cover made by @Crimson_GravesCopyright © 2020…

Hatter's Revenge (rewriting - read at own risk)

Hatter's Revenge (rewriting - read at own risk)

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There are a few things you need to know about Wonderland.First off, completely misnamed. It should be Terrorland. People don't just accidentally tumble into Wonderland, it sucks them in. There is no following of cute white rabbits with pocket watches. Wonderland is dangerous and you can lose a lot more than your head if you're not careful.Second, the Hearts are in control, but they shouldn't be. The throne of Wonderland rightfully belongs to the Spade heir. But he's currently missing.Third, and probably most important, is that Madison Hatter is NOT a native of Wonderland. He was yanked through a mirror many years ago and has been trying to survive Wonderland ever since.Now he has an idealistic young Real-Worlder on his hands and a rebellion in his heart. Mad is going to remove that Heart Queen if it's the last thing he does. She's the one who stole him from his life all those years ago and he's been waiting for the moment when he can tear her life to shreds in repayment.Beautiful cover made by StormRidden**Warning**I thought it fair to warn potential readers that there is gun violence in this story. If this is something that really bothers you, I would avoid this book. Otherwise please enjoy.Copyright © 2017…

Heart's Revenge [On Hold]

Heart's Revenge [On Hold]

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Twenty years have passed since the Heart Queen's fall and peace has reigned over Wonderland, aided by the fair rule of Killian Spade and Alice, his Queen. Their daughter, Tarian Spade, has known strife only in the stories her godfather Madison Hatter told her as a little girl. But Wonderland is not a place for steady peace.Unable to find the new Red Deck Aces, Killian stopped looking in favor of getting his people back on their feet and raising his young family.Most believe that the Hearts have accepted Killian as the High King of Wonderland, but the Hearts have a secret weapon. An Ace up their sleeve, and they intend to unleash him on the Spades in a bid for supremacy over Wonderland once more.***This is a sequel to Hatter's Revenge. Once again, this story does contain gun violence, so if you are sensitive to it, avoid this book. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy the continuation of these adventures in Wonderland***Amazing cover made by the fantastic @CaroDelMonteCopyright © 2018…

Heart of a Diamond: A Rakta Diamond Story

Heart of a Diamond: A Rakta Diamond Story

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The Ace of Diamonds who served a Heart and helped a Spade.Rakta's story goes deeper than this, he was more than the ice cold killer the Queen of Hearts turned him into.Once upon a time Rakta served a Queen with loyalty and honor. He fought fiercely, bravely for the Diamond royal family.Once upon a time... Rakta loved someone he wasn't supposed to.***Venture into Wonderland before Madison Hatter made his mark and discover just who the Ace of Diamonds truly was.*You probably don't need to have read Hatter's Revenge before reading this, just know that they are connected and you might feel a little lost, especially where the first chapter is concerned*Cover by @CaroDelMonteCopyright © 2018…

In the Blood [ON HOLD]

In the Blood [ON HOLD]

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Charlie LaSalle didn't know she'd let the devil buy her a drink that night. Maybe if she had, she wouldn't have sold her soul later on.All she wanted was to get away from her chronically criminal father and crack-whore mother. She thought she had accomplished that between an acceptance to LSU's school of medicine and a steady boyfriend recently turned fiancé. But life has a way of pulling the rug out from under even the best laid plans. After catching her fiancé in bed with another woman, her plans crumble around her and she finds herself running into the arms of a man who tells her he can help solve all her problem. Who can help her achieve everything she wants to achieve.But he comes from a dark, bloody world. One that won't leave her unscathed if she accepts his offer.In a life where enough was supposed to be great fortune, Charlie made the mistake of wanting more.Cover made by @StormRiddenCopyright © 2018…

Old Soul Syndrome |ONC 2020|

Old Soul Syndrome |ONC 2020|

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It's impossible to be two people at once. Unless you're Abby Kilken.At 27, Abby's life hasn't exactly been all she would have hoped. That college diploma wasn't all it was cracked up to be, and she spends most of her time regretting all that time she spent studying rather than going out and experiencing the world. All she wants is a little excitement.After a strange date with a handsome man she'd only met the day before, Abby gets more than she bargained for when she finds herself waking up in Belgium. In 1944.And she keeps waking up as someone new. The strangest part is she isn't lost or confused. She knows exactly where she is, and who she is. Even if who she is...isn't exactly her.…

Breakfast and Black Butterflies |ONC 2021|

Breakfast and Black Butterflies |ONC 2021|

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It would be fun, she said. A great way to blow off some steam, she said. Con should have known better. One look at the inn and he could have told anyone it was going to end poorly. But his sister had already spent the money and he already had enough people questioning the state of his mind.Supposed hauntings. Strange guests. Shadows and warnings around every corner. He wasn't going to last the week.At least the room service is good.(Though this started as an ONC project, it is now a full-length novel)Beautiful cover by @StormRiddenCopyright © 2021…

A Touch of Moonlight |ONC 2022|

A Touch of Moonlight |ONC 2022|

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People in the city of Straga are dying. Rumor is spreading that Olesya Volinski--the daughter of a confessed witch--is responsible. She isn't responsible. She's just another victim. Waking up in a forest in the dead of winter soaked in her own blood was not how Olesya planned to begin her 25th year. Now she's in a race against time and the Church to find the true culprit behind the murders, including her own.When a stranger appears, claiming he knows her and what happened to her, Olesya finds herself pulled into a world of vicious magic and lovely monsters. If she can't find the culprit, she risks catapulting Straga into a full-fledged witchhunt.That, she doesn't think she'll survive.…

Dark Star: The Lowly Guardian |ONC 2023|

Dark Star: The Lowly Guardian |ONC 2023|

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Born the son of a lowly hunter and abandoned as a child, Zhenxing never expected to be brought to Heaven and become the most treasured attendant of the mighty Tiger Immortal, one of the twelve Zodiac Guardians appointed by the Jade Emperor.But the world is tumultuous and not even the Heavenly Realm resides in peace for long. On the eve of the Lunar New Year, a dreadful discovery is made. The Tiger Immortal is found dead and a grieving Zhenxing flees Heaven, blamed and pursued by the remaining eleven Zodiacs.Abandoned and bewildered, Zhenxing seeks refuge in the one place those of the Heavenly Realm are loathe to tread: the Demon Realm. While in hiding, he discovers shocking evidence that the one who killed the Tiger Immortal was not his most beloved servant, but one of his fellow Guardians!With the help of a sinister and charming demon prince named Lixin, Zhenxing digs further into the mystery hoping to clear his name and avenge his beloved Tiger Immortal.Beautiful cover made by my lovely friend @AriaofStorms…

A Matter of Inspiration

A Matter of Inspiration

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Just a place for short stories, contest entries, etc. Somewhere to stretch my writing muscles.…