For as long as I can remember, I've disliked Kevin. We're locked in a constant battle with each other, neither wanting to be at the bottom of the class. When the Autumn Festival finally arrives in town, our class is assigned to help run it. I thought this was my chance to finally beat him, to leave him in the dust at the bottom. Turns out, he's my partner and this assignment will count for 60% of our grade.…
Halloween is a time of magic and wonder, allowing even the strangest of scenarios to take place. Kids can dress up as whoever or whatever they wish to be for a single night. Pumpkin spice floods the market, turned into a wide variety of treats. Tricks are played upon the unsuspecting and the supernatural are empowered.It is a time of endless possibilities. A time for creatures of our wildest imaginations to come to life. Spooks and frights are expected and certainly not for the faint of heart. All ye who enter here should be wary, for your soul may never wish to return."When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween." - Unknown"Werewolves howl. Phantoms prowl. Halloween's upon us now." - Richelle E. Goodrich"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - L. M. Montgomery"Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it's about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves." - Elvis Duran…
Music can touch and inspire us like nothing else. It speaks for us when we can't find the words, and comforts us when no one is around. I can't even imagine how many people have been saved through music, but I can proudly say I'm one of them. So, I decided to create a separate book for my one-shots that are inspired by songs.…
When a young girl approached me, wanting to hire me in order to deal with her stalker, I figured it would be an easy job. And for the most part, it was. It was boring as hell but it was easy. What I didn't expect was one of my enemies taking this opportunity to hurt me. An innocent girl suffered simply because she met me. What's the point of having powers if I can't even save one little girl?…
Despite being a legal adult, all you want this Halloween season is to dress up and go trick or treating! Living in a world of heroes and villains, life can be quite stressful. Even more so when most of the population has abilities but you do not. Your family worries for your safety, trying to stop you from going out, but you refuse. No one will stop you from enjoying this night. You never imagined that you would meet and connect with a handsome stranger, one who turns out to be a hero!…
When Aspen finally got tickets for Anime Expo being held in California, she was super excited. Her cousin, Kyle, decides it would be a fun idea to turn it into a road trip rather than sitting on a stuffy plane for hours on end. It takes some convincing before she finally agrees. The pair have a lot of fun as they sing poorly to the radio and share stories. Just when she starts to believe that this was a good idea, the car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Worst yet, it's summer in Arizona!…
Hlina is a goddess that resides in Asgard, but she's always had an interest in the lives of mortals. All she wants to do is help them and spread kindness just as her father taught her. Gods are not meant to interfere with the lives of mortals, though, and doing so opens her up to punishment handed down straight from the Allfather himself.Stripped of both her power and immortality, Hlina must come to terms with her actions and the consequences that follow.…
Growing up, Nicole wasn't able to celebrate Halloween like most kids because of her family's financial struggles. Now, as an adult, she is too old to trick or treat and has no friends to go to parties with. Despite this, Halloween remains her favorite time of year.The CEO's son is supposed to be trick or treating with his mother, but he is dropped off at his father's office when she decides she wants to go to a party instead. Nicole didn't want this boy to grow up with envy in his heart like she had so she decides to confront the boy's father. The problem is that he's in an important meeting and this might just get her fired!…
Charlene was born with a social anxiety disorder that only worsened over time. She tried her hardest to overcome this demon and make friends while in school, but it proved an opponent she was not strong enough to beat. No one understood her or her issues, nor did they attempt to do so. Her only ally was her grandmother, a woman who loved and accepted her despite her issues. She may not have fully understood the disorder, but she tried her best.When her grandmother is claimed by cancer, the teen is left alone in the world with no hope for her future. The universe had dealt her a bad hand from the very beginning, yet it seemed to extend an olive branch in apology.…
