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After becoming a Hunter-in-training for the Resurrection Association of Mankind (RAM), Marrok Silver vows to take down the werewolves threatening his city and make his father proud. He joins Team Thirteen, and they rise through the ranks to the top of their class.When a werewolf bites him, Marrok becomes one of them: a Cursed One. The walled city he calls "home" becomes a prison as he tries to hide the truth from his team and family. When an evil Alpha werewolf starts moving against the city, Marrok's attempt to hide his lycanthropy fails.Loyalties are tested, lines are drawn, and morality is questioned as Marrok encounters a harsh reality: perhaps the RAM weren't heroes after all?Note: this is just a sample with a few chapters. The full book will be published on Amazon. It's rated mature here just to be safe, but it is appropriate for an older YA audience. The cover shown here is also a temporary cover, not the official one.…

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When the ghost of his younger brother, Grey, appears before him with the claim of him and his father being murdered, Lucas vows to get revenge. When he confronts his Uncle Ryan about the murders, the true tragedy unfolds as the spirit of Grey watches in disappointment. "On a path of vengeance, dig two graves."A retelling of "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. Story inspiration came from the line "The time is out of joint. O cursed spite. That ever I was born to set it right."Written for the "Rewind the Classics Contest" hosted by the highfantasy profile.A third place winner for the "Rewind the Classics Contest" under the profile ComeAndSitWithUs. To be included in the anthology on the ComeAndSitWithUs profile.…

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When their car breaks down just before reaching the safety of their city, Connor and Valerie must trek across a small portion of the desert while being attacked by feral werewolves. Connor vows to protect his girlfriend, no matter the cost. Valerie learns there is a difference between monsters and men, although Connor isn't either.Entry for "The Thriller Effect" contest.Rated "Mature" to be safe due to violence.…

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My entry for #TheGrudgeContest"Evil doesn't leave. It lingers."Filming the next viral video in a haunted place was an opportunity Ethan Baker couldn't pass up. Putting yourself in danger is the price of fame online, even if Ethan didn't believe the abandoned building to be dangerous. His belief changed as soon as he crossed the threshold of Devonport Manor.The evil occurrences of the past still echoed in the building.There was no escape from the curse, no escape from the tormented souls remaining.Upon entering the building, the curse attaches to the victim.With every step, with every horrifying breath, the tormented souls of the departed remain beside their prey determined to keep them there just as they must remain.Forever doomed to linger.…

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Submission for #LookingForAlaskaContest"Life is a fragile thing, and it's unknown what will happen next."After a car accident takes the life of his parents, Connor is placed into the foster care system. None of the families work out, unable to take care of a child with a prosthetic limb. Discouraged, Connor gives up the hope of being adopted until Mr. and Mrs. Evans come into his life.…

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This is just a collection of stories that I wrote for various Writing Contests. Currently, there is only one, but it's fun writing these, so I'm expecting more. Contest 2: Spilled Ink and Raven Feathers (a contest prompt by Nightlck)Prompt: Entry must incorporate "spilled ink and raven feathers", any genre, 3000 word limit, and only English. For this one, the genre would probably be a mix between action/suspense.Please note that I tend to write action-filled stories along with bloody ones. This first contest submission is something that may disturb younger readers. Read at your own risk. I rated this Mature just to be safe. However, I toned it down in the second one.…