Sarah Kennedy's life has fallen to pieces. Her family is broken, she's growing apart from her only friend, and it's been a while since she's stopped dreaming about anything better. She embarks on a trip to Latin America, joining a retreat she hopes will mend her dwindling friendship and escape her miserable day-to-day life. Bad turns to worse, and her hopes are shattered when she is kidnapped by a cartel. While her life is miraculously spared, she's kept captive by a daunting and narcissistic drug lord, Pablo. As his obsession with her grows, so do his favors and promises. Sarah soon finds herself in a gilded cage, living a life more lavish than anything she's ever imagined. But all that glitters isn't gold, and this luxury has a price. If Sarah wants to escape the violent, treacherous, and cocaine-fueled world of cartels, she'll have to fight the demons that keep her captive, as well as the monsters in her head, armed with nothing but a dry sense of humor and a fragile strength. But as she and Pablo both know- it's a long journey home when you don't have any home to go to.
The youngest son in an old aristocratic family, Charles d'Artois, sick and tired of the mundanity of his life, murders his abusive father. Inheriting his ancestral titles and marrying into the prestigious House de Rohan, Charles is thrust into the heights of an aristocratic society where his social station should be secure. However, his introverted and aloof demeanor, couple with rumors of mental instability caused by a past marred by violence and loss, he finds himself a pariah among his peers. Desperate to reclaim his lost dignity and gain control, embracing the role society has given him, he orchestrates a calculated smear campaign against himself to instill fear and respect into the hearts of those who scorned him. But facades come with a price in a world where perception is reality. Just as he believes himself secure, Charles's estranged brother resurfaces, threatening to unravel everything he worked hard to achieve. As his reputation spirals out of his control, the lines between truth and fiction blur, and the consequences of his actions become increasingly dire, Charles's carefully crafted image crumbles as he finds himself trapped in a world of intrigue and betrayal that he no longer can control.
Kolo's life didn't end when the masked hunter caught her. It began anew. He was a disciple of the lost Iron God, whose power once kept the world alive. Now, she is too. With the whisper of this strange god in her heart and everyone looking to her for a miracle, she could build a new world...or a new hell.
LIBERALITY HUMILITY KINDNESS ABSTINENCE CHASTITY PATIENCE DILIGENCE The Seven Contrary Virtues. Each one protects us from a specific Deadly Sin. Together they save Mankind from damnation, dispelling the evil our sinning wreaks. In the Age of Enlightenment, Mankind has discovered Genius. With two simple tests, not only can a person find out if they are a Genius, but they also will be told what they're a Genius at. Sometimes though, the first test results in a 'false positive,' where it can't be determined what kind of Genius the person is. These people are called Dots and, through some strange twist of fate, all the world hates Dots. Hank is one such loser Dot, but others disagree. They think he's their Savior. An insidious battle is ensuing and, through a series of seven Light Novels, Hank assembles his Apostles--ardent followers who believe in him, and propel him towards his destiny. He had better hurry. Bad Guys have a use for what they know Dots can do, and they'll stop at nothing to achieve their goal, even if it means killing millions of innocent people. This doesn't concern Hank one bit. He'll cause the death of billions. He has no other choice. Read DOTS now, and find out how Hank somehow saves the world.
For ages, their civilisation has existed peacefully on their lonely plant until one day they discover evidence of intelligent life among the stars. Curiosity leads to a mission of goodwill, but an unexpected encounter throws everything out of balance. As both worlds collide, they question whether trying to do the right thing was the biggest mistake they made.
Odessa Zade Carlson is a driven journalist for a popular news portal, always chasing the next big story. Her latest assignment leads her to the unveiling of a grand fort, a new tourist attraction designed to bring life to a sleepy town, crafted by Merikh Nova, the ambitious president of a leading architectural company. As Odessa explores the history of the fort, she finds herself interested in Merikh's passion and dedication that mirrors her own. In the midst of interviews, unexpected encounters and playful banters, they discover a beautiful connection that creates major challenges for their professional boundaries. With their careers pulling them in different directions, can they find a way to craft their flourishing love into something that lasts a lifetime- or will their fears and ambitions tear them apart forever? (Cover Designed by Calypso.) Writer: Calypso.
Having bedroom issues while in a relationship in your mid to late twenties can be a red flag, so Aurora keeps her struggles to herself. However, when her friends accidentally discover her situation after a party and berate her boyfriend, tensions rise within both her relationship and her friend group. Follow Aurora on her journey as she navigates whether to stay with her long-time boyfriend or venture into a new relationship to explore her sexual frustrations.
This project is a collection of short stories with philosophical themes, dark humor, expiration of the human condition. It is an experiment. I hope you enjoy. This work will always be marked “completed” because each story stands alone and will be posted individually.
