Welcome to the future, where humans no longer exist - or so the monsters want you to believe. Dawn, one of the last of her kind, is tasked every month with leaving the safety of her home to traverse across enemy infested territory in order to keep her family afloat. There is only one rule: never get caught by what lies beyond the forest borders. When Dawn breaks this rule, she comes face to face with the monster, Syrena, who she would give anything for the opportunity to kill - and the feeling is mutual. What Dawn doesn't expect is for that very same monster to later need her help. Reluctantly, Dawn must join forces with her sworn enemy in order to uncover a plot that could lead to the ruination of everyone she cares for. Along the way, she learns that there is more to monsters than she originally thought. With this growing connection between the two, Dawn is forced to come to terms with her feelings for Syrena and reevaluate everything she once thought about her. Allied enemies, twisted betrayals, and a shocking truth plunges Dawn into questioning everything she once believed in, and herself... "Everyone wants to play monsters, ensure that you become the worst." --------- Cover made by @Shadowcroft © 2023 by Heather Darte

In the treacherous waters of a world rife with magic and betrayal, Captain Elara Windrider is a fierce pirate with one goal: vengeance against Lord Cormac, the man who shattered her family's legacy. Once allies bound by ambition, their relationship twisted into animosity when Cormac betrayed her trust, leaving her to drown in despair while he seized power. When Elara learns of the Heart of the Sea, a mystical artifact said to grant unparalleled power over the oceans, she sets sail with her ragtag crew: a brooding mage, a cunning thief, and a loyal warrior. But as fate would have it, Cormac is also after the Heart, and their paths collide once more. As they navigate the perilous waters of the Isle of Wraiths, the tension between Elara and Cormac simmers beneath the surface. A dance of desire and disdain unfolds, with each encounter revealing buried secrets and a complicated history. As they face curses, sea monsters, and rival pirates, the line between enemy and lover blurs, forcing Elara to confront her feelings amidst the chaos. In this thrilling tale of adventure, passion, and redemption, Elara must decide whether to embrace the toxic bond that draws her to Cormac or to seek her revenge and forge a new destiny.

In the heart of a mist-laden forest, where the shadows danced with secrets and whispers hung in the air like a shroud, there stood a castle. Its ancient stones bore the weight of centuries, and within its walls dwelled a queen unlike any other. She was a vampire witch, with eyes like embers and a presence that commanded both fear and reverence. Yet beneath her regal facade lay a soul burdened by centuries of trauma. Queen Elara was her name, and she ruled over the realm of shadows with an iron will tempered by the anguish of her past. Long ago, before she became a creature of the night, she had been a young witch filled with dreams of love and power. But fate had been cruel, tearing away everything she held dear in a violent storm of betrayal and loss. Haunted by the memories of her past, Elara had embraced the darkness, seeking solace in the icy embrace of eternal night. She had delved deep into the forbidden arts, mastering the ancient magics that whispered of forgotten realms and forbidden desires. With each passing year, her power grew, until she was feared by mortal and supernatural alike.

In a world where light and darkness teeter on the brink of chaos, Elara discovers the enchanting world of Aetheria. For eighteen years, she lived a seemingly ordinary life in the human world under the care of her only relative, her grandmother Maerith, unaware that she is the prophesied Child of Light, Seraphina. As Elara navigates a land filled with magic, monsters, and fairies, she meets Kael, a roguish knight harboring a dangerous secret. Together, they embark on a perilous quest to find the shattered pieces of the Equinox Orb that holds the key to restoring balance between light and darkness. With dark forces gathering to extinguish the light within her, will Elara and Kael uncover the secrets of the darkness lurking within the shadows, before the enemy strikes and devours their hope?

Elara Ravenscroft has always known she was different. Drawn to the mysteries of the world, she can sense magic in the air, a hum of power that others seem oblivious to. Haunted by dreams of a place bathed in silver light and a voice that calls to her, Elara refuses to accept the ordinary life laid out before her. When she discovers an ancient, glowing book hidden in her late grandmother's attic, Elara's destiny is set in motion. Guided by the book's cryptic symbols, she ventures into the Forest of Shadows-a place of legend, where few dare to tread and none return. But what Elara finds is far beyond anything she could have imagined: a gateway to the realm of the Fae, a world where time stands still and magic reigns supreme. On the other side of the Veil, Elara is thrust into a breathtaking yet perilous world, where a mysterious figure with golden eyes awaits her. He claims to know her name and the destiny that ties her to this enchanted realm. With the veil between worlds thinning and a great danger looming, Elara must uncover the truth about her heritage and the ancient powers stirring within her. In a land where myths come to life and the line between ally and enemy blurs, Elara will discover that her fate is entwined with the very forces that shape this world. But with power comes a price, and as Elara delves deeper into the secrets of the Fae, she must decide whether she is willing to pay it.

In a world where kingdoms clash and ancient powers awaken, Elara, a young woman with a hidden lineage, embarks on a journey to uncover her true identity and reclaim her destiny. Guided by a mysterious ally and a fierce dragon, she must navigate treacherous trials and confront dark forces that threaten her existence. As secrets unravel and battles rage, Elara discovers the strength within her and the true meaning of courage, love, and unity.

Sometimes fate brings you exactly what you need before you even realize it. *** Brigid Kelly has lost everything and no amount of spells or wishes stopped it. After her Gran fell ill and passed away, Brigid wasn't able to keep her grandmother's metaphysical shop going. With everything crashing down around her, Brigid buys a one-way ticket to the land of her ancestors, hoping to find solace in the old cabin where her Gran grew up. Ireland is everything she was always told it was and then some. As she sorts out the slowly declining house in the woods, she's thrust into the path of handsome Torin Boyle by circumstance. The walls she's built up around her heart are slowly chipped away as Torin reveals pieces of himself as well, opening not only his home but his heart too. Torin Boyle has spent the last thirty-odd years living in the North of Ireland, running through the rolling hills with his friends. As a pack of wolf Shifters in a country that has no natural wolves, Torin has learned to keep a tap on his inner emotions to protect those he loves. But his homeland is dying; small patches of forest turning brown and dry. When a witch appears on his family's land out of nowhere, he's concerned that the witch is to cause for what's been happening to the land. He never expected to feel pulled into her orbit so completely. Brigid's idyllic life comes to a halt when Torin's father falls ill, closely followed by other members of the Shifter's family. The land around them - the very land where Brigid's ancestors lived - is dying. If Brigid and Torin can't figure out how to fix it, she might not be the only one losing those she loves. **Trigger Warnings - mentions of hospitals and death/cancer; loosing loved ones**

This is my first published story! Plot: Elara, a seemingly ordinary young woman, has always lived a quiet life in the quaint town of Willowbrook. Unbeknownst to her, she possesses extraordinary supernatural abilities that lie dormant, waiting to be awakened. Everything changes when Elara begins to experience inexplicable visions and vivid dreams that haunt her every waking moment. As the visions grow more intense, Elara struggles to make sense of the strange occurrences. With the help of a mysterious stranger, Aiden, who harbors secrets of his own, Elara embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Together, they unravel the enigmatic past that connects them and the hidden world of magic and ancient prophecies. As Elara's powers awaken and she delves deeper into her destiny, she discovers that a powerful and malevolent force threatens to plunge both the supernatural and human realms into chaos. Elara must embrace her newfound abilities, confront her fears, and forge unlikely alliances to save her world from impending doom. "Enchanted Echoes" is an enchanting tale of self-discovery, love, and the battle between light and darkness, set in a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and destinies are rewritten by the echoes of the past.

The Witch's Wild Heart began as a whisper in the back of my mind, a yearning for a story about a young woman grappling with destiny, self-discovery, and the power of choice. Elara's journey, with its blend of magic, adventure, and unexpected twists, has been an incredible journey for me, one I hope will resonate with readers. As I wrote, I drew inspiration from my own experiences of navigating the complexities of family, friendship, and the constant pull between tradition and forging my own path. I hope that Elara's story will inspire you to embrace your own wild heart, to trust your instincts, and to never stop believing in the power of your own unique journey.

[Completed] Orera is a land of magic and mysticism, a place of thousands of stories and legends. Within this vast land lies the country of Abynis, a cold and harsh environment that is home to the massive, winged people known as the Angelfolk. Their legends run deep within the ice and rock, intertwined with the dragons they share their land with. Orera was in a state of harmony when Princess Cassandra of Abynis received a letter from the neighboring elven country of Thern requesting aid against a violent series of dragon attacks. Little does she know as she flies out to investigate that it would change her life- and the future of Orera- forever. Why are the dragons attacking, and who or what is the mysterious Demon Dragon spoken of only in whispers? Cassandra searches for answers as the clock slowly ticks closer and closer to an all-out war in the first Tale from Abynis.