Camdyn never wanted to lead. But when his brother is killed and their community falters, he's forced into a role he was never meant to fill. As the Withering spreads, twisting creatures and devouring the land, Camdyn sets out to find a cure. In the wreckage of human civilization, magic has reawakened, and with it, old beings long forced into hiding. Camdyn forges an uneasy alliance with Flora, a tree nymph sworn to protect the wilds, and Saelune, a Sirin haunted by visions of ruin. Together they discover a devastating truth: the Withering is not a disease, but the symptom of a world where the ancient source of balance has been broken. To heal it, they must journey into the Verdant Deep, where salvation comes at a price and the cost of restoring harmony may demand more than any of them are ready to give. **content warning: some (biological) horror elements are depicted throughout the story** __________________ "Camdyn froze. The creature stepped into view. It had once been a large stag, but now it was something else-mutated and rabid. Its head hung crooked on its neck, its coat patchy and matted, blackened with disease and decay. Its eyes locked onto his, hollow and haunting. Even the ground seemed to rot under its tread. He'd seen it before. Once. With his brother. The creature wasn't the same, but the sickness was."

Aurora Bennett spends seven years at Blackthorne Academy in England, growing up among people whose values she could never share-and who have always made it clear that someone with her family background doesn't belong. She and Beatrice Hargreaves make it through their school years together, keeping their distance from the people they despise most. That is, until their fifth year, when Kaine Sutton and Alistair Ashford begin making their lives considerably more difficult. Social selection, senseless insults directed at those they deemed beneath them, the arrogance of the elite boys-things they could never accept--but had to live with. Not because they had a choice, but because they had a secret to keep. And because Aurora's life was, in fact, in Kaine Sutton's hands. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO @alisourking

After sneaking into a clothing store at night, a group of friends discover that the mannequins inside are watching them-and replacing them. Nineteen years later, the only survivor returns to the place that stole her friends, only to learn the store was built on a cursed mannequin factory where souls are trapped forever as perfect displays.

A CROWN OF GILDED WHISPERS In a kingdom built on beautiful lies, the most dangerous secrets wear crowns. Princess Aurélia Valecourt has spent most of her life standing in the shadows of a crown that was never meant to be hers. In the kingdom of Aurelle, appearances are everything. Behind the grandeur of royal celebrations, elaborate gowns, and carefully arranged alliances lies a world governed by ambition, betrayal, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. When five kingdoms gather under one accord, a series of unsettling events threatens to unravel the fragile peace between their royal houses. A stolen letter, a missing queen, and promises made long before Aurélia understood their meaning begin to expose a history that some would rather leave forgotten. As the lines between loyalty and ambition blur, Aurélia finds herself drawn into a world where even those closest to her have something to hide. And with Prince Caelan Draven of Varenhold proving to be far more complicated than she anticipated, trusting the wrong person could cost her everything. In a court where bloodlines determine power and whispers can bring kingdoms to their knees, Aurélia must discover whether she was born to follow a crown or challenge everything it represents. Because every kingdom has its secrets. And every crown has its price.

Who better to walk a tightrope than a girl who has always had to tread a narrow path? Gabrielle is beckoned to the circus after her life is saved by a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger. She may now find the family and love she has always sought, but even the fairground fortune-teller cannot predict how long she'll remain above the ground. **Chapters released Friday and Saturday evenings** Tropes: - Found Family - Love Triangle - First Love - Destined Love - Healing Love

"We're the smartest people in this school. We can figure it out." "You think solving maths equations makes you a detective?" 🥀🥀🥀 At Giele Rose, secrets and rumours are currency. After a year's absence, Kimiko Sinclair has returned to her senior year at the Giele Rose School, one of the most prestigious institutions for children of royalty and wealth. Coming back was supposed to be a distraction from her personal disasters, but it turns out to be more complicated than that. Soon after her arrival, her best friend is pinned as the prime suspect of a school murder, and she has no choice but to take matters into her own hands to clear her name. Liam Anderson is known to keep to himself, but when his best friend's life is threatened, there's nothing stopping him from seeking out the killer. But he isn't the only one. He teams up with the one person he can't stand to achieve a mutual goal. She wants justice; he wants vengeance. But at Giele Rose, everyone is a liar, and the murderer will stop at nothing to keep their secret buried. 🥀🥀🥀 Achievements: 🏅 Featured in The Watty's 2026 Shortlist 🥈 Second place Crime/Mystery winner in IdolVerse Icons Awards

"So," I lean up against the opposite wall that the boy was resting on, "you come here often?" "Is that supposed to be some sort of line?" He crossed his arms over his chest, keeping the same unfriendly demeanor. I shrugged my shoulders, "Just making conversation." "If you're looking to make friends, I suggest you look elsewhere." "Oooh, a bad boy huh?" I tease, inhaling more smoke into my lungs. "Sexy, but boring. I bet you've got every girl here wrapped around your finger." He rolled his eyes again, standing up straighter and beginning to walk past me. "Ahh, come on. I was joking!" "Like I said, if you're looking to make friends you won't find one in me." He didn't even look back at me, keeping his eyes ahead of him as he walked away. ••• Ace Daniels is your typical bad boy. Tall, dark, handsome, mysterious, and enough charm to get any girls pants off. He's always been heartless, never attaching himself to any girl for too long. That is, until Cameron Montgomery comes to town. Cameron Montgomery has her own dark and messy past, one that has left her moving from state to state for the past five years. After her latest stint in rehab, she finds herself stuck in the suburbs of sunny California, living under the watchful eye of her older sister Kacey. Will Cameron be able to finally face her demons? Or will her heartless habits follow her to Vanderbilt? ••• Completed story

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Corporal Anthony Stillwater and Specialists Nancy Nagle and John Bomber barely survived a brutal surprise attack by a masked killer in their own barracks. Now, their convalescent leave canceled, they find themselves back in the 2/19th Special Weapons Group barracks on top of frozen Alfenwehr. In charge of Rear Detachment is a supposed sadist and psychopath, Lieutenant James, who has been tasked with repairing the barracks. A simple enough job. However, the troops that have been sent up to Alfenwehr are soon going to discover than they are not alone. For those of you having trouble with the terms, I've put in a lexicon under my works. It should help. (Note: This is the rough draft version, before extensive editing and expansion. Consider this a preview of the finished draft)

"𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬, 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨" . . . . . . . In Northern Scotland, Adelaide's life is shattered when her mother falls victim to a monstrous beast's brutality. Her world plunges into a haunting darkness, leaving her with an unquenchable thirst for vengeance and justice. As two mysterious men enter the silent village, a bond is created; thicker than the blood spilt on the land. If only she knew, that the monsters were right in front of her all along... #1 in MxFxM # 1 in beloved #33 in Lycan #9 in vampiremates #19 in twomates