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For over four centuries, the citizens of Barrian have lived under the safety of a glass dome, shielded from a world covered in chemical spills and haunted by the predators born from its decay.​The only thing keeping the walls from failing is the Undertaking - a dangerous expedition held every few years where five citizens are Voted to step into the toxic air and reinforce the protective shields.​Lyra Cresswell knows the cost of the badlands outside Barrian all too well. She's already lost her sister to them, and she's spent years praying that the man she loves wont be next. But, when the names are called, it's Lyra who is handed the death sentence.Forced beyond the glass, Lyra discovers that the monsters aren't the only thing evolving in the ruins. As the shields flicker and the truth about Barrian's foundation begins to crack, she realizes the greatest danger isn't what's lurking in the badlands - it may be what's waiting in the only home she's ever known.Love is weakness, trust is fatal, and Barrian may be hiding the worst monsters of all.…

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▪︎ Deep in the Zimbabwean bush, a lion roars, a woman screams and two men hunt down their human prey. ▪︎When a group of friends goes for a weekend away in the middle of Hwange National Park they expect to see some animals, play some drinking games and escape from their daily lives for a while.What they don't expect is to stumble upon two poachers who are determined to keep their illegal business a secret.Surrounded by bush and wild animals, trapped in a rundown lodge with two psychopaths who have decided on a new type of 'prey', it seems that there is no escape.As their weekend of relaxation quickly turns into a deadly game of man-hunt, decisions need to be made.Which would you rather face; the predators outside? Or the ones within?•Based on Prompt 13 - You were at the wrong place at the wrong time and now you are running for your life•[Ambasdador's Pick ☆ Shortlister]…

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It started with software. The kind that would ensure you live forever. A miracle microchip they install in your brain, promising eternal life.Only, instead of having extended lifespans, people died and their corpses clawed their way back out of the ground. But they weren't the same. Their humanity was gone and in its place was a ruthless instinct to kill.Jaelynn 'Jae' Moore lost everything during The Rise. Now, forced to tag along with a group that call themselves The Lost, she has had to do unspeakable things to stay alive.Elias Zhou is torn between his allegiance to his family and his disgust at The Pride's practices. When Jae crosses his path, his integrity will be tested and his loyalty pushed to its limits.As war brews between the survivors, and the number of the Risen multiplies, it's up to them to unite the remains of humanity. But, sometimes the monsters aren't the ones that should be feared and Jae and Elias will find out the hard way that you don't need to die to become a ruthless killer.You just need to be desperate enough.[Featured on @fright and @newlywrittenbooks][Featured on @StoriesUndiscovered March2021][Winner of the Writer's Recognition Awards 2021]…

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Audrey Blake is spiralling.All she wants is to forget what happened last year. But, since that night, horrifying nightmares have plagued her and made it impossible to move on. When one in particular shakes her to her core and leaves her questioning her sanity, she finds her past threatening to overwhelm her. As bad things start to happen and the nightmare seems to be coming to life, she's left to face a terrifying question:What if it wasn't just a dream?▪︎▪︎▪︎ [ONC2020 Longlister][Featured on @PsychologicalNovels reading list Meticulous Minds]…

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What do you do when you find out the guy you're dating's a vampire?For Peyton Jennings, the answer is obvious. After catching Henry with his teeth buried in someone's neck, all she wants is to put an end to him. The only question is how.Enter two strange men, who claim to be part of an elite organization that hunts mythical creatures. They've been tracking Henry for months, unable to get close, and Peyton could just be the key to taking him down for good. It seems like the perfect solution.But, Peyton's assistance comes with a heavy price - she wants to be a Hunter, just like them.When you throw in a shady deal with their leader, a green-eyed Hunter that's a little too charming for his own good and years-worth of training crammed into one week, it's clear that she's bitten off more than she can chew.Faced with an impossible task and the possibility that she might die, she's too stubborn to back down. After all, as they say 'when life hands you a vampire boyfriend, it's time to make better decisions'.Or something along those lines.[Featured on Wattpad's official Paranormal and Humor pages]…

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This book will be a collection of short stories, one shots and contest entries, mainly for the PIPBK mini awards.If you're looking for some quick horror and thriller shorts, you've come to the right place!…

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One broken heart. Two old flames. An unexpected reunion.Diana Hamilton has spent the last six years trying to leave the girl she was in high school behind. Along with any residual feelings she had for Mason Hayworth, the golden boy who shattered her heart.But when fate throws Mason back into her life, she starts to wonder if she really has changed since then, or if somewhere deep inside she is still the girl who let him walk all over her.As they rekindle their romance, it becomes clear that sometimes people can't change and Diana needs to decide whether it's more important to hold onto him.Or to herself.♡Book 1 in The Tall-Oaks Series♡♡Previously titled Imperfections♡…

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~ turning point (noun) a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results. ~Morgan Lin has spent the last four years trying and failing to move on from a devastating loss. Settling into a comfortable rhythm of working from home and spending time with those closest to her, the last thing on her mind is romance. Her life may not be 'exciting', but it's safe and steady. The two things she needs as she attempts to recover.When Gabby Vásquez moves in across the hall, sparks fly - and not the good kind. Gabby's dealing with her own heartbreak the only way she knows how, with loud music and kickboxing. The former of which drives Morgan crazy.The latter of which may just be the key to helping her move on.But the more time she spends with Gabby, the more Morgan realizes that, not only is her heart starting to knit itself together again, it may just be opening up to new possibilities. If only she would let it.One apartment block, two souls in need of healing and a turning point that will change everything.…

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One pair of splattered shoes. Two opposites. An irresistible attraction.Devon Hastings is doing his best to stay afloat. Buried beneath medical bills and trying to take care of his sick father and younger brother, he has no time for relationships. Especially after the last one left him in tatters.Alexa Mitchell has never been one for commitment. After all, who needs a boyfriend when you have a successful career and an underwear model as a booty call? Neither of them are ready for the feelings that spark between them. And, while Devon is cautious to lay his heart on the line, Alexa is prepared to leap straight in.But, sometimes instant attraction is too hard to ignore and if Devon's not going to be the one to pursue it...Well, Alexa will just have to do it herself.♡A dual POV romance♡♡Book 2 in the Tall-Oaks Series ~ can be read as a Stand alone♡♡Previously titled Magnetic♡…

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Published and available on Amazon!Deep in the heart of the Manning forest lies Salvation, a town closed off from the rest of the world.Cara Jackson has always kept her head down, terrified of breaking the rules that have been in place since long before she was born. But, as her birthday approaches, a new rule is instated for the first time in years. One that directly involves her.The Savages are the self-proclaimed kings, parading their power over the lesser Humans and murdering anyone who dares to defy. Their influence runs deeper than the blood that soaks the ground.With the body count rising and the reach of the Savages extending, sacrifices will have to be made to ensure survival.Nowhere is safe. No one is off limits. Cara is about to find out just how much one life can cost...**Featured on @mystery and @fright under Hook, Line, Sinker and Gloom and Doom Gothic Tales☆☆#1 in horror at 19.11.19☆☆Reviewed by @MajesticIncAwards…