Monster in the Dark

Monster in the Dark

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The past that was shown in the photographs.All were a deception.The plans that were made for the future. All were a lie.My awakening? It was the day of my murder.The person who opened my eyes? My killer.Welcome to the story of my death, enjoy the tale of my rebirth and remember, revenge is best served dead.~*~When Dani is pulled from the Thames River, barely alive, she quickly learns that her life has been nothing but a lie. The world she once inhabited changes quickly, her startling revelation coming from a work colleague and his partner. Her once-perfect world is obliterated, and now she faces a world of vampires, hunters, and shadowy figures. Dani is left with a life of hiding in the shadows, but the anger for the attempt on her life leaves her craving revenge. Learning the truth about her supposed death leads Dani down a dark path, one that she's all too happy to take part in. With the lovers at her side, Dani searches for the truth and a new life, but not all is what it seems. Her quest for vengeance will leave Dani running for her life.© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2024No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

The Trouble with Hades

The Trouble with Hades

3,742 578 52

With the end of the blood war looming, Evie struggles to cope, knowing that she is untrained and not ready to take on a dangerous vampire. All the while, the secrets of her world continue to accumulate. From the unexpected to the hidden who are believed to be dead, Evie knows that every day that passes is another that brings them closer to a time when they will be exposed. Her powers are growing, and there is only one who can teach her how to control them. Evie must face the one person she vowed she would never meet-her father. Things are not what they seem and her father will give Evie insight into her mother's life. Letting go of the past will not be easy for Evie, but to move forward, she has to accept that sometimes doing what is necessary is far more important. If meeting her father wasn't bad enough, the powers that rule the portal will be. They're determined to make her fall, strip Evie of her powers, and banish her to the land of the outcasts. In true Evie style, she refuses to bow down to them and highlights things that were unseen and ignored. Few are standing in Evie's corner. With help from Hades' resident demon, Evie's coven grows to those who will stand beside her in the war and those who will protect her. All she has to do is get everything right. Otherwise, the European vampires will become involved and Evie knows that if that happens, everyone in the coven could be in danger. Can Evie win the blood war against a powerful vampire and keep the Corbin coven in her family?Book 2 in the Hades SeriesIt is strongly recommended that you read book 1 in the series, The Trouble with Evie which is available exclusively on Wattpad.https://www.wattpad.com/story/326004563-the-trouble-with-evie© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2023No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

The Devil's Love

The Devil's Love

3,968,370 180,604 130

The Devil's Love SeriesBook 1: Tempt the Devil;Book 2: Playing with Fire;Book 3: Queen of Hell;Book 4: Shadow of Death.(All stories contained in this one book)What does the devil do when he is invited to a wedding and the invitation says, plus guest?Lost in his thoughts about the possible choices, he takes a walk in the human world and happens upon one young woman that is the answer to his question. His offer is one of simplicity, save her failing business and in return be his date for the wedding. He never expected for the deal to last anything more than the few weeks that were ahead of them. Then again, he never expected to fall in love with her.Unloved, unwanted. Two words that Sarah thought summed up her life. Unloved by her parents who favored her sister over her, unwanted even after their death. Her business is failing despite being a brief walk from one of New York's best tourist attractions. Being a failure was never in Sarah's future, she was desperate to prove her nasty sister wrong. Committing to the deal of a lifetime could cost Sarah so little if she accepts. One little walk through the bustling city of New York will alter their lives forever, entwining them in ways they never thought possible. As the days progress and their love for each other deepen, they believe that they are beyond the reach of reality and soon realize that there are some people that would do anything to bring them down.All of their plans for the future are now unstable, resting upon the edge of a knife. With the threat of being revealed to the world, Anton and Sarah must choose a life among humans on the surface or hide in the underworld.**This story is a part of the DEADLY BEASTS world** © These stories and works are copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2015…

The Trouble with Evie

The Trouble with Evie

6,560 1,035 55

Mean girls and gorgeous guys, too much homework and a restrictive guardian. A typical life for a teen girl, right? What about vampires, witches, Nephilim and demons?When Evelyn and her uncle Brad move to the town of Hades, they never expected that the small town would live up to the expectations of the name. Hades has a lot of dark secrets and is not as quaint as what they thought it was. It's a peculiar little place where most of the residents are oblivious to the darkness that encroaches their lives.The house that they move into has a reputation and one little crack in the basement wall will set off a wave of events that will have certain members of the community knocking on their door within days. If that wasn't enough, then the purple eyed boy with a grim warning haunting Evie's every move will be. Evie struggles to cope with each new situation that arises. She soon learns that trust is rare and finding someone to stand beside her in the battle to survive won't be easy. All she has to do is defeat a psychotic vampire, deal with a demon and survive a show down with the Nephilim.Can Evie survive when all the odds are stacked against her?Book 1 in the Hades Series© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2022No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel

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As the son of the devil, Brannon Dremain has lived a life that was filled with happiness; he's never wanted for anything and given more than he could ever need. The only thing that his parents expect of him is to complete his schooling and try not to get into trouble. Emily Feldman is hiding something; it is constricting and consuming, taking her to a dark place that she fears to tread. She doesn't want to, but she has little choice. Either she does as she is told or she knows that her life will not be pleasant. Their future is one that is fraught with danger, Brannon and Emily know that the path ahead of them is lined with people that would rather see them suffer and with their pain, returning the balance of power to heaven. The trinity of hell is on the verge of being in trouble, one wrong move and it could fall down around them. **Strongly recommended that you read The Devil's Love first**© These stories and works are copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2016…

The Runaway Queen

The Runaway Queen

2,711 438 22

All Seraphina wants is to kill the king of the vampires, but ending the life of Hawthorn Lukariah is not as easy as she thinks it will be.Given a golden opportunity to achieve her goal, Seraphina accepts an offer from the human government to take down the king of the vampires. With the skills that she's spent years developing, Seraphina is their ideal assassin.One fateful moment will alter everything, and the past that Seraphina wanted to avoid will catch up to her. Forced into a situation that she cannot control, Seraphina has to accept that she must bide her time.When the situation changes and the government moves to strike again, Seraphina must decide to listen to her mind or follow her heart.Will Seraphina save the king of the vampires?© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2023No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

The Deadly King

The Deadly King

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Hawthorn Lukariah, the king of the vampires, has upset the British Prime Minister, Jack Wesley. In one foolish move, Jack will unknowingly start a war with Hawthorn, that will stretch beyond the streets of London.Enraged at the move and the ramifications of Jack's actions, Hawthorn will destroy the leader's world. His vengeance won't stop at just Jack. Hawthorn is determined to take down everyone in Jack's family and anyone associated with the heinous deed.It's not the only issue that Hawthorn has with Jack. The vampire king learns the truth about an issue that has been festering in the background and who was responsible for it. Desperate for revenge, Hawthorn ramps up the efforts against Jack.Jack's not prepared to accept anything the vampire king throws at him. He knows that what happened was wrong and that he crossed a line, but he's determined to get rid of the vampires permanently. One leader will come out victorious. The other will pay the ultimate price for his actions.This is book 2 in The Deadly Royals duology. I strongly recommended that you read The Runaway Queen before this book. https://www.wattpad.com/story/335484851-the-runaway-queen© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2023No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

Crimson Flame ~ Book 1 - The Royal Blood Collection

Crimson Flame ~ Book 1 - The Royal Blood Collection

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Book 1 - The Royal Blood CollectionThe world is filled with infighting and desperation; uncertainty is rife. Humanity hides of a night, fearing the menace that stalks the streets. Numbers are dwindling, causing the government to force its citizens into forced breeding with assigned partners. They wage war against the vampires, one that they are not winning. The vampires struggle to maintain law and order within their species. They rule the night and hide from the sun during the day. Years of chaos has created a lawless city that is overrun by criminals and lowlifes that prey on the weak. In a desperate attempt to return the power of rule to his family and gain control of the province, one vampire makes a deal with a human woman. All that Alaric wanted was a woman to sit by his side on the throne. A business transaction that would give him exactly what he wanted and nothing more. She would be everything that he needed to keep the enemy at a distance. Emmeline wants to be free of the cage that she sees as her future. A chance to choose her own destiny rather than what the government has dictated. She can have that, all she has to do is trust the vampire. Together they will create an illusion that meets the requirements for his claim to the throne. Cracks appear with lies and deception that will make the perfect plan crumble. © This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2018…

Command My Heart ~ Book 2 - The Royal Blood Collection

Command My Heart ~ Book 2 - The Royal Blood Collection

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Book 2 - The Royal Blood CollectionCaptain Oliver Beaumont thinks that the woman before him is nothing more than a pretty distraction. A moment of warmth in the cold north of province four. He soon learns that Nisha Eldon is not what he expected her to be. Faced with a headstrong woman that has a large wall around herself, Oliver struggles to break through. Nisha is not interested in fraternizing with the womanizing, smart mouthed man. She's seen his type before and she knows that he is just a one way path to either a one night stand or a broken heart. She doesn't want either of them, she was raised to serve her country, not bed every man in sight.When everything falls down around him, Oliver does the only thing that seems logical, he tries to make things right again. In doing so, he learns of a hidden threat against Nisha and her family. She might be well guarded but that means nothing when the threat is determined to bring them down.She didn't want to depend on any man but Nisha may not get a choice. Can Oliver live up to what is expected of him after years of training or will he fail because of his past?**Book 2 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the book ~ Crimson Flame first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2018…

Into The Wild ~ Book 3 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

Into The Wild ~ Book 3 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

15,615 1,895 25

Book 3 - The Royal Blood CollectionDahlia has been given a mission, one simple request from the benevolent king of province five. Find his uncle. Silas hasn't sent word to his family in over a month. The king believes that his uncle is fine, but Dahlia knows that he's worried.Her mission is to travel to the unrelenting wasteland of province three. In the hot desert, Dahlia searches for a man that she believes doesn't want to be found. She knows that she was specifically chosen for her ability to track and locate people. She's made a name for herself, doing the jobs where others have failed. Her reputation stands firm with a one hundred percent strike rate. She does not accept failure.Finding Silas and convincing him to return will create a whole new world of pain for Dahlia. Faced with a stubborn man, she wrestles with the thoughts that this might be the one mission where she fails. Believing that failure is not an option, Dahlia does the unthinkable. She breaks her cardinal rule, not realizing how much it will change her future.Dahlia's rules are not meant to be broken, but sometimes it's worth the chaos it causes. She will learn that life is not meant to be bound into a rigid space of conformity and in doing so, open herself to an entirely different life.**Book 3 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame and Command My Heart first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

Protect My Love ~ Book 4 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

Protect My Love ~ Book 4 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

14,035 1,852 25

Book 4 - The Royal Blood CollectionA day is all that it takes for Otanawa's world to be turned upside down.Her uncle sends her to province three with the mission to cross the bridge into the wilderness beyond Rivarno Diablis and make contact with the betas. Knowing the issues that she will face, Alaric sends a guardian to watch over Otanawa and ensure that she is kept safe.Captain Harper is a soldier that lives his life by the rule book and believes that he's faced with a pampered princess who thinks it's going to be a holiday with her lady in waiting at her beck and call. He's not prepared to put up with it and certainly will not accept anything that would put her life at risk. His requirements and her demands stoke the fire, creating a lot of tension between the two.Otanawa seeks the answers to the questions about her past and in exposing the truth, she puts herself in danger. Her guardian vowed his life to protect Otanawa and does his duty to the king, keeping her safe. Little does he realize that the real problem has been hiding right in front of them, watching and waiting for the opportune time to strike.**Book 4 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame, Command My Heart and Into The Wild first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

Burning Hearts ~ Book 5 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

Burning Hearts ~ Book 5 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

13,124 1,609 25

Book 5 - The Royal Blood CollectionNava is one unimpressed princess.In an effort to keep the Kronthelm leader happy and ensure that the plans for the future are the way that he wants them, her father Alaric agrees that Nava will marry the son of the leader.They travel to the army base in province three to formalize the terms of the agreement and for Nava to meet the man that will be her husband, Imren.Nava believes that she'll be faced with a throwback to the caveman that can't speak her language. What she's faced with is a creature that is the opposite of everything she'd feared about her future.When everything is set for her future, Alaric throws Nava another challenge. With Imren by her side, Nava will push beyond the expectations and become something more than just a pampered princess.**Book 5 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame, Command My Heart, Into The Wild and Protect My Love first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

Hunting For Love  ~ Book 6 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

Hunting For Love ~ Book 6 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

10,394 1,451 25

Claudia is just like her mother. Rather than sitting on a throne, this princess would rather be out in the world, living her life. And like her mother, she constantly puts herself in danger. Her life is hers to decide and Claudia's taken up the role of hunting the vampire slayers.Her cousin Alaric has a mission, one that seems easy enough but Claudia knows to be wary of the slayers. She has to find Henley Davenport, a slayer that the king wants dead. He's supposedly still in the vampire city but after receiving information from an informant, Claudia learns that he's in the halfways, a city that encircles the human settlement. Venturing into the halfways was once easy, now it's dangerous. The humans that live there are protesting and causing problems, something that doesn't surprise Claudia given that a slayer is in their town.It doesn't take Claudia long to find Henley, something that she finds suspicious. The further she delves, the more Claudia realizes that something is wrong. When she learns the truth about Henley, Claudia has to do the one thing that she never dreamed of doing - going against her mission directive.**Book 6 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame, Command My Heart, Into The Wild, Protect My Love and Burning Hearts first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

The King's Love ~ Book 7 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

The King's Love ~ Book 7 ~ The Royal Blood Collection

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After seeing his father murdered by the king's army, Lenrith vows to make the vampire king pay for the crime. With the army invading his homeland, Lenrith's people are scattered, running for their lives. He takes his mother and siblings to the land of the vampires for safety and to kill the king of the vampires.In vampire city, Lenrith and his family blend into the crowd, pretending to be Kronthelm. He meets Elizabeth, forming a friendship with her that makes Lenrith realize that not all vampires are bad. She helps him learn the new language by reading things that Lenrith cannot decipher.Elizabeth is about to visit the south for a holiday and offers to take Lenrith to see the vampire king when he opens the new bypass into the badlands, unaware of his true intention. Lenrith soon learns that the human king has driven the bandits out of the badlands and might be just as responsible for his father's death. With the list of kings to kill growing, Lenrith sets his eyes on the south. All he has to do is get to there and for Elizabeth to remain unaware of his deadly plan.He's not the only one keeping a secret. Elizabeth opens herself to Lenrith, creating a crack in his plan for the vampire king's demise. When he learns the truth, Lenrith will question what he really wants. She will be his voice of reason, guiding him to a path that will give him peace in his mind and his heart.**Book 7 in the series. It is strongly recommended that you read the books ~ Crimson Flame, Command My Heart, Into The Wild, Protect My Love, Burning Hearts and Hunting For Love first.**© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2019…

The House of Rochester Book 1

The House of Rochester Book 1

2,439 313 26

In the fae world of Merah, status is everything to the elite. The Rochester family is rich, powerful and desired by many. They are also watched closely by those who would do anything to see them fall from grace.With the passing of his father, Elwin is left to carry on his father's legacy of ensuring that their family remains at the top. His own choices could leave the family in disgrace but it is not the only problem that Elwin faces. His father, Barwin had a secret that could make their status crumble if it got out. As Elwin learns the truth, he struggles to maintain the image that is necessary to fulfil the needs of his large family while keeping their enemy at a distance.His father's past is not the only challenge that Elwin faces. In the years before his passing, Barwin created a decree, one that all of his sons are bound to. Elwin must complete the decree in order to be free but his stubborn brothers are determined to get the most out of their freedom before they are doomed to their father's demands.~Book 1~Calion Rochester has lived his adult life on Earth, refusing to return home unless necessary. Even with the death of his father, he refused to return to Merah permanently. That is until a Raven appears at his house. Calion is forced to return to his home world to begin the process of finding a wife. He argues that he should be allowed to live as he pleases. The relationship between Elwin and Calion is frosty, made worse by the issues surrounding their past.Elwin has his own issues. He's hiding a dark secret from his family. It could cause serious issues for their social standing if the truth is revealed. To make matters worse, he begins to develop feelings for a woman who should be off limits.Will the warring brothers put aside their differences to complete the decree for Calion? Could the growing feelings that Elwin has for the woman cause a tear in their family that will never be repaired?© This story is copyrighted. T.M. Watkins (xMishx)2022…

The House of Rochester Book 2

The House of Rochester Book 2

1,094 198 27

In the fae world of Merah, status is everything to the elite. The Rochester family is rich, powerful and desired by many. They are also watched closely by those who would do anything to see them fall from grace.With the passing of his father, Elwin is left to carry on his father's legacy of ensuring that their family remains at the top. His own choices could leave the family in disgrace but it is not the only problem that Elwin faces. His father, Barwin had a secret that could make their status crumble if it got out. As Elwin learns the truth, he struggles to maintain the image that is necessary to fulfil the needs of his large family while keeping their enemy at a distance.His father's past is not the only challenge that Elwin faces. In the years before his passing, Barwin created a decree, one that all of his sons are bound to. Elwin must complete the decree in order to be free but his stubborn brothers are determined to get the most out of their freedom before they are doomed to their father's demands.~Book 2~Kelleck's life has always been easy. Even when his brother asked him to manage the newspaper business, Kelleck still coped. But one fateful trip to his brother's office leaves Kelleck reeling.Faced with Elwin's assistant, Ruby, Kelleck sees all that he wants in his future. He knows that Elwin is going to be angry and to make matters worse, Kelleck's future is bound to the decree.Elwin's got bigger problems than his brother's wandering eyes. Caetano du Crépuscule is determined to goad Elwin into a faux pas, something that could kill the family's social standing. Elwin distracts himself with his plan to consume the last of the companies associated with the newspaper industry and then, there's Ashlee. Elwin cannot take his mind off her but has to accept that she refuses to return to Merah. Issues begin to appear, creating problems for the Rochester's and will change the future forever. Will their social standing survive the fallout from their actions?…

Omega

Omega

3,623 544 20

Can an Omega become an Alpha?Omega is the term an Alpha uses when referring to one of his children who is not worthy of leadership. For an Alpha wolf, it means that this is the last person he would pick to replace him. Megan has accepted the Omega status, knowing that she can do nothing to change her father's mind. She could never be as good as her brother, Stephen who had been picked as the Beta. When her father and her brother are killed in a suspicious car accident, Megan and the West River pack are left reeling. Without a sturdy figure at the front, they will be seen as weak and easily consumed. Megan knows she has to take up the leadership role. It's her birthright as the Alpha's only surviving child. Another Alpha has made it clear that he intends to consume the territory. There's just one problem. Megan has met this guy before. The Black Ridge Alpha is not what he seems, and he knows something that could put Megan in danger. One little indiscretion could destroy any chance that Megan has at successfully leading the pack and keeping their enemies from crossing into their territory. It could also be the only thing that saves her life. Book 1 in the West River Trilogy.© These stories and works are copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2022…

Alpha

Alpha

2,190 352 20

With the attempted coup over, Megan is left to pick up the pieces of her life. West River is now seen as a strong pack, but to maintain that view, Megan must comply with the demands of her elders, who are acting as temporary Betas. Megan must find a mate and create the next Alpha with him. Megan's problem is that she knows that in the misogynistic world of shifter wolves, no male wolf is prepared to accept a subservient role to a female Alpha. Megan believes that she will never find a mate that will be happy in a Beta position. Taking the advice of her temporary Betas, Megan travels to the mate meetup at Midland Peak. Everything is going well until Konrad turns up. Konrad highlights the truth that Megan has tried to deny, causing her to question what she really wants. One action will alter their course and create a future that neither Megan nor Konrad expected. The fallout from the weekend away will ripple through their pack and the others around them. Megan never expected that her mini vacation at Midland Peak would start a war, just like she never thought she would find her Beta.Book 2 in the West River Trilogy. It is strongly recommended that you read book 1 first.© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2023No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

Beta

Beta

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The fallout from the mate meetup at Midland Peak continues to plague Megan and her temporary Betas. With Konrad's offer on her mind, Megan returns home to tell her Betas the news that she might just have the mate they demanded she find. Oh and of course, that other little thing that happened. The Alpha of Blood Moon attacking her.Megan is given the opportunity to legally consume another pack without a coup. The only problem is that there are two packs that stand between her land and this new pack. Can she achieve the unthinkable? Can this newly placed Alpha consume three packs?She has a plan. An idea that might just work provided that she has the help of Konrad and his brother, Ezra. If consuming three packs wasn't enough for Megan, one little alteration will cause chaos for her plans for the complete domination of the west bank of the river.The West River pack, together with the Black Ridge pack will set their sights on a grand prize, oblivious to the threat that lingers, waiting to strike.Book 3 in the West River Trilogy. It is strongly recommended that you read books 1 & 2 first.© Cover and Story TM Watkins (xMishx) 2023No part of this story or cover may be used without written permission from the author. This story is exclusive to Wattpad. All rights reserved.…

Heart of Stone

Heart of Stone

3,080 369 17

To make ends meet now that her husband has died in combat, Patrice accepts the only job going in the small town-backbreaking work picking fruit for the local farmer. When the farmer asks Patrice to move the cows into the lower field, she thinks nothing of it until one cow decides to go on an adventure through the wrong gate. After moving the cow, Patrice notices a glowing gem in the long grass. Patrice decides that it has to be returned to its owner and assumes that the shadowy figure in the distance is that person. Transfixed by the stone and its magical powers, Patrice chases after the mysterious figure, forgetting about the world behind her.The true owner is Jarek, a merciless elf king who has little time for the games that the crystal is playing. Jarek's plans for returning to his world after the battle to save the humans in their global war are thrown into disarray when he realises that the stone will not return to him. Jarek has no choice but to do everything within his power to get it back. Without the crystal, he will die. One small stone will cause chaos for Jarek and Patrice when it binds itself to her and refuses its rightful owner. Determined to get his crystal back, Jarek takes Patrice to his world. He knows that the clerics will have an answer. Neither Jarek nor Patrice will be pleased with what they offer. With time running out, they must do what is necessary to save a king with no heir.© This story is copyrighted. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive right be exercised, without the permission of T.M. Watkins (xMishx) 2021…