Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Terlain...A beautiful nymph-turned-warrior had a terrible choice to make. Two years ago, Aries fell in love with her best friend Claire's brother, and soon after, he left her in the dust. Now he's back. But in a world that's been turned upside down, and for a girl whose heart has turned to stone, is there any place left for happily ever after?Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Terlain...A beautiful nymph-turned-warrior had a terrible choice to make. Two years ago, Aries fell in love with her best friend Claire's brother, and soon after, he left her in the dust. Now he's back. But in a world that's been turned upside down, and for a girl whose heart has turned to stone, is there any place left for happily ever after? On the eve of the final showdown in a brutal world war, Aries will face her deepest fears and insecurities to be victorious-or die trying. Views: 501
16-year-old Judas Stoker III loses his mother to a car accident, and he is sent to live with his estranged great grandfather in his manor. He hopes of forging a bond with him, only to realize he's stepped into a dark labyrinth of hell. Judas frantically documents his desperate attempt to unlock the mysteries of the manor before he’s consumed by the fractured nightmare that’s swallowed him whole.From the Publisher that brought you popular short story series Witching Call, Hostile Hearts, Earthbound Angels, The January Morrison Files Psychic Series, Ralph's Gift, Song of Teeth, Children of Time, Chains of Darkness, Tropical Storms, Friend Zone, The Magaram Legends, The Night Sculptor Series, and now, Requiem for a Dream..."I am going mad. Even as I speak the words are twisting away from me, writhing like living creatures to whisper horrible things."THE DARKNESS IS COMINGOn the day sixteen year old Judas Stoker III loses his mother to a car accident he finds his reality splintered to the core. Sickly and isolated from a young age, he has no immediate family and no prospects for salvation. He is committed to a psychiatric hospital until a mysterious stranger arrives with news that he is to be signed over to the care of a distant but concerned relative.A perfect opportunity for a brand new beginning for the troubled boy. Haunted by his mother’s disembodied spirit, Judas is sent to live with his estranged great grandfather in upstate New York. Judas arrives at the manor with hopes of forging a bond with his eccentric relative only to realize that he has just stepped into a dark labyrinth designed to make him question his very existence.There, he begins to discover that there is such a thing as true evil in the world.Ushered in by the mansion's questionable servants, Blu the butler and Bast the maid, he explores the manor in search of his great grandfather who is inexplicably and continuously absent. As his time ticks by, Judas realizes that his reality and the reality of the house are blurring to create a hell that he could never have imagined.With his mind slipping faster and faster, Judas frantically documents his decent into madness and his desperate attempt to unlock the mysteries of his great grandfather's manor before he is consumed by the fractured nightmare that has swallowed him whole.If you wish to read more, download now!BONUS PREVIEW IF YOU BUY THIS BOOK!EXCERPT“No fears,” she repeated, smiling up at me. Slowly, nervously, I reached out to brush back some of the silky hairs that clung to her cheek, but a rustling from the darkness distracted me. From within the black shadows on the tree, a tall figure unfolded itself seemingly from the ground and the towering frame of the butler loomed over us both. A warning scream trembled and died in my throat as I saw him lurch forward jerkily like some gangling puppet. His face was deathly white and his eyes were bloodshot. Blue veins crisscrossed over his face and he seemed to swallow Bast’s white form into his own, spreading his arms wider and wider until they folded her up.“Bast!” I made a grab for her but my fingers clutched only air. The white dress vanished into the folds of black and the butler or demon or whatever he was thrust his distorted face into mine, paralyzing me with terror. His breath coiled with mine and I breathed in the rank scent of death and decay. His white skin bubbled and burst with maggots and flies as they chewed their way through the rotting flesh. I stared into the inhuman eyes of the devil and he cackled at me, a shrieking, howling laugh that turned my blood to ice....”Next in the Series: The Dark Crow SmilesDiscover why readers are raving about GJ Winters.Scroll up and get the book now! Views: 501
Fitting in has never been in the cards. Not part of the hand Fate dealt me. My superpower is animals, magical and otherwise. They adore me. Birds and insects too. Back when the Celts still roamed the Highlands, I begged them to shed light on how I came to be since my power is unique. You can guess how well that went. They're a taciturn, entitled lot. I didn't shed a single tear when they packed up and left Earth. Other mages don't care for me. They don't trust my one-of-a-kind magic. On my more generous days I don't blame them. For now, I run a tiny detective agency in the Scottish Highlands. Mortals are quick to hire me because I always solve their problems. Using magic is cheating, but they'll never find out. One fine afternoon, a Sidhe sought me out. His power surpassed mine by a factor of ten, so I was suspicious as hell, but he was too profanely gorgeous to turn away... As usual, no one to blame but myself when my life skids off the rails. Views: 501
It was annoyance at first sight.She had a smart mouth on her that had Colton's blood racing. He put all of himself into his work. He didn't have time for a relationship or for these feelings Sugar brought out in him.But Sugar wasn't like anyone else. He shouldn't want her but he did. He didn't deserve her, but he knew he couldn't stay away.It started with his dog knocking Sugar on her ass. It ended with her wanting so much more with Colton. He was arrogant and sometimes cold. But underneath that ice and rock he was gentle, sweet even.She wanted to chisel away at the wall he'd built around himself. She wanted to bury herself in his heart.They both wanted the same thing but denied it through and through. It wasn't until they were forced together that they had to face the reality.They were meant to be together. Views: 501
A collection of 37 poems that invade the mind, slip into your dreams and give a taste of love, loss and the intricacies of life.(Short Story, just over 2,000 words) A war in the future. Heavy AI and self replicating machines.Personally, I think there could be a plot here. So ya never know, maybe this will be the one I go back to in a few years and mine it for a novel or six. As always, I would love to get feedback and constructive criticism of all types. Views: 500
Cici…
I’ve been fascinated with shifters since my father married one and I inherited a big brother named Hannibal. Following him on the hunt for rogue wolves was fun and exciting. Right up to the minute it wasn’t. Waking up in a hospital bed with a large golden god looming over me wasn’t on my radar either. Falling for him? Out of the question. Now, I’m running because no matter how much I yearn for his touch, I’m not who he wants. But Simon? I’m learning he’s the wolf those tall tales warn you about.
Simon…
I’ve always had a fascination with humans. So fragile as they go about their day to day lives never knowing what lurks around them. Then there was her. I spilled blood for her. I’d do it again. I claimed her when I carried her to safety. My mate. I’ll forgive her for not understanding. She is human. But running from me should have never crossed her mind. Now, I’ll have to chase her down and show her exactly who she belongs to. Views: 500
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant comes a new story in her Dark Kings series...Destinies can't be ignored. No one knows that better than Annita. For as long as she can remember, it's been foretold she would find a dragon. A real-life dragon. She's beginning to think it was all some kind of mistake until she's swimming in one of the many caves around the island and discovers none other than a dragon. There is no fear as she approaches, utterly transfixed at the sight of the creature. Then he shifts into the shape of a thoroughly gorgeous man who spears her with bright blue eyes. In that instant, she knows her destiny has arrived. And the dragon holds the key to everything.All Royden wanted was to find an item his brother buried when they were children. It was supposed to be a quick and simple trip, but he should've known nothing would be easy with enemies like the Dragon Kings have. Royden has no choice but to trust the beguiling woman who... Views: 500
