This is the story of a lonely kid who develops a computer game, using what little of quantum physics that he has read, that renders game levels from maps of any format; the result is just a little too realistic. When he tries to combine this “World of Shawn” with a favorite game of his childhood, “World of One,” he soon finds Worlds colliding, to the detriment of his friends. Shawn must step up and rectify things, rescue the princess and save the World. The interaction and constant dialogue between the characters in this story, as well as the humor and action intertwined, have drawn comparison to that in such works as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Narnia,” so if a reader has an interest in any of those, as well as an interest in video games, either in the past or the present, it would be a safe bet that they would enjoy getting to know Shawn and his World! — “Your Hero” (Book Excerpt) I watch you from afar, You don’t know who I am, But I care for you, And would die to defend you. You are my Princess, And I am here to save you. I am Always, Your Hero — “The One” (Bonus Material) When no one else is around, you are the one who listens. When all is darkness, you are the one who turns on the lights. When the evil in this world seems to have overcome the good and all that was once true is utterly gone, You are the one who keeps me going just one more day. You are the one that holds back the tide. You are the One. — These are songs that helped me in the development of “World of Shawn” and songs that help recall scenes and elements from Shawn’s World, in chronological order. These would also be awesome for a WoS movie soundtrack, if a movie was ever produced! More will be added as I recall them: 1. Live For The Night – Krewella 2. Surrounded – BT+Aqualung 3. Atmosphere – Kaskade 4. Another Night Another Dream – La Bouche 5. Wake Me Up – Avicii+Aloe Blacc 6. Creep – Radiohead 7. Tidal Wave – Sub Focus+Alpines 8. Wild One Two – David Guetta+Nicky Romero+Sia 9. Starlight (Could You Be Mine) – Don Diablo+Matt Nash 10. Take Me Home – Cash Cash 11. Take Me – Tiesto+Kyler England 12. Never Say Goodbye – Hardwell & Dyro feat. Bright Lights 13. If I Lose Myself – Alesso+OneRepublic 14. Down – Mat Kearney 15. Worlds Apart – Jars of Clay 16. Hurt – Johnny Cash 17. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia 18. Save The World-Zedd Remix – Swedish House Mafia+John Martin 19. Pompeii Remix – Bastille+Kat Krazy Do you have ideas of others that fit well?
Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry
About Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry:
A collection of mostly free verse poems written throughout the author’s adolescence and young adulthood. This is the familiar story of striving for progression, while continuously digressing. It is an attempt to show the struggle that we all face in growing: we move on, but not always forward, and not always in a straight line. In these pages are stories of unrequited love and sadness, as well as hopefulness, found truly only in One Source.
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Calling: An Epic Fantasy Adventure Series (The Starlight Chronicles Book 2)
About Calling: An Epic Fantasy Adventure Series (The Starlight Chronicles Book 2):
A calling he never wanted.
A co-defender he can’t ignore.
A choice that changes everything.
As if Hamilton Dinger needs any more frustration at the moment. Not only has he accepted his duty as a starlight warrior, he’s got swim meets to prepare for, his little brother to babysit, and an annoying new girl in his class. Plus he’s got his ‘mentor’ dragon, Elysian, on his back every chance he gets, and his ‘co-defender,’ Starry Knight, urging him to quit the superhero business after every battle.
As the Seven Deadly Sinisters and their leader, Orpheus, search for new ways to gather power, Ham finds both betrayal and friendship in unexpected places. Desperately searching for a way he can get stronger, he finds his own inner struggles costing him the most as he attempts to keep the rest of the city safe.
Will Hamilton realize his potential in the power of trust? Will he be able make peace with Starry Knight, or will their quarrels be the downfall of them both?
FROM THE BOOK:
I found every layer of myself chiseled away, the blackened cynicism of my heart breaking open and oozing the kind of fear which only stems from the deepest sort of longing. “Don’t leave me.”
And then I kissed her.
FROM THE AUTHOR:
Continue reading through the epic fantasy series from young adult author C. S. Johnson, as fallen Stars/superheroes Wingdinger, Starry Knight, along with their dragon Elysian, fight evil as much as they fight with each other.
Perfect for young teenagers or disaffected college students, or adults who enjoy some satire mixed in with some sweetness!
WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:
Johnson really manages to make the main character’s growth very believable. Even starting from where he left of in the previous book it is clear that Hamilton Dinger – just like all the rest of us real human beings – still has a long way to go. ~ Jake Yaniak, author of Morality is the Problem
4 STARS! ~ Reader’s Favorite
By far one of my most favorite young adult book & audio book series!!! ~ Teresa, Mom to a teen and Goodreads Reviewer
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Shackles of Guilt: A YA fantasy prequel novel to the Aeterna Chronicles
About Shackles of Guilt: A YA fantasy prequel novel to the Aeterna Chronicles:
Fight for Love. Fight to Survive. Save Levitor City.
Young and ambitious Earmon climbed the ladder in Levitor City. As the Queen’s topmost advisor, he has everything he’s ever dreamed of—except for princess Zenithia’s love.
In a world of intrigue, blood, and war, his love is put to the test. When he witnesses an intruder inside the city and decides to keep it a secret, he unwittingly unleashes a terrifying chain of events. His friend, Turak, is under attack, and Levitor’s shield fractures. The horde of savages and beasts prowling outside the city advances, and Earmon must battle for survival.
But his hardest trial is yet to come: protect the life of the one he loves the most at the risk of losing his own.
In the end, will he be enough to save her and the city?
Shackles of Guilt is a page-turning young adult fantasy novel packed with suspense and a touch of romance.
If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s urban fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.
The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels following the adventures of three heroes on three different worlds.
Books 1 & 2: Kallum
Books 3 & 4: Khara
Books 5 & 6: Essie
Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC
Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6
Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6.
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Strands of Time: A YA urban fantasy novel (Aeterna Chronicles Book 1)
About Strands of Time: A YA urban fantasy novel (Aeterna Chronicles Book 1):
One prophecy. Two Stones. Three Aeternas. Welcome to the Aeterna Chronicles…
A baker’s apprentice bites off more than he can chew when he discovers the truth of who he really is.
Seventeen-year-old Kallum has life all planned out: pass his simulation test, snap up a job on the upper rung, and ask the girl of his dreams out. No more working at the bakery.
But life has a funny way of ruining plans.
Not only does he get reassigned to a hermit, but his hallucinations also make him fear that he’s turning into his worst nightmare: becoming one of the Crazies.
Worse still, the aetherium, an energy stone bestowed by the alien race called the Aeternas, is failing. And, according to the hermit, it’s all Kallum’s fault. Without the dome shield protecting Levitor, the Reavers and beasts roaming the land outside are bound to invade.
Levitor’s fate rests upon Kallum’s shoulders. He’s the only one who can seek out his father, who has the means to save the city. But the Aeternas are hunting him down, and he’s running out of time.
What will he sacrifice for the greater good?
Welcome to the Aeterna Chronicles.
Strands of Time is the first installment in the series. If you love young adult portal fantasy, time travel, and a touch of romance, don’t miss Kris Ruhler’s debut novel. Click Buy Now or Read Now and join the adventure.
If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.
The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels following the adventures of three heroes on three different worlds.
Books 1 & 2: Kallum
Books 3 & 4: Khara
Books 5 & 6: Essie
Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC
Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6
Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6.
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World of Shawn
This is the story of a lonely kid who develops a computer game, using what little of quantum physics that he has read, that renders game levels from maps of any format; the result is just a little too realistic. When he tries to combine this “World of Shawn” with a favorite game of his childhood, “World of One,” he soon finds Worlds colliding, to the detriment of his friends. Shawn must step up and rectify things, rescue the princess and save the World. The interaction and constant dialogue between the characters in this story, as well as the humor and action intertwined, have drawn comparison to that in such works as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Narnia,” so if a reader has an interest in any of those, as well as an interest in video games, either in the past or the present, it would be a safe bet that they would enjoy getting to know Shawn and his World! — “Your Hero” (Book Excerpt) I watch you from afar, You don’t know who I am, But I care for you, And would die to defend you. You are my Princess, And I am here to save you. I am Always, Your Hero — “The One” (Bonus Material) When no one else is around, you are the one who listens. When all is darkness, you are the one who turns on the lights. When the evil in this world seems to have overcome the good and all that was once true is utterly gone, You are the one who keeps me going just one more day. You are the one that holds back the tide. You are the One. — These are songs that helped me in the development of “World of Shawn” and songs that help recall scenes and elements from Shawn’s World, in chronological order. These would also be awesome for a WoS movie soundtrack, if a movie was ever produced! More will be added as I recall them: 1. Live For The Night – Krewella 2. Surrounded – BT+Aqualung 3. Atmosphere – Kaskade 4. Another Night Another Dream – La Bouche 5. Wake Me Up – Avicii+Aloe Blacc 6. Creep – Radiohead 7. Tidal Wave – Sub Focus+Alpines 8. Wild One Two – David Guetta+Nicky Romero+Sia 9. Starlight (Could You Be Mine) – Don Diablo+Matt Nash 10. Take Me Home – Cash Cash 11. Take Me – Tiesto+Kyler England 12. Never Say Goodbye – Hardwell & Dyro feat. Bright Lights 13. If I Lose Myself – Alesso+OneRepublic 14. Down – Mat Kearney 15. Worlds Apart – Jars of Clay 16. Hurt – Johnny Cash 17. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia 18. Save The World-Zedd Remix – Swedish House Mafia+John Martin 19. Pompeii Remix – Bastille+Kat Krazy Do you have ideas of others that fit well?
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Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry
About Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry:
A collection of mostly free verse poems written throughout the author’s adolescence and young adulthood. This is the familiar story of striving for progression, while continuously digressing. It is an attempt to show the struggle that we all face in growing: we move on, but not always forward, and not always in a straight line. In these pages are stories of unrequited love and sadness, as well as hopefulness, found truly only in One Source.
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Spirit Catcher
April’s life is chaotic. Her relationship with her mother is strained, her brother is a pest, and the mean girls of Twisted Lakes High are on a mission to make her miserable. So, she can hardly believe it when her crush, Alex, shows an interest in her.
But the arrival of a new girl, and April’s purchase of a pagan spirit catcher from the local antique store, unleashes a chain of events that she could never have anticipated.
Now, grappling with forces beyond her understanding, she is forced to question how far she is willing to go to protect the people she loves, and herself.
Will April have the courage to face the unknown and emerge victorious, or will she be consumed by the forces that threaten to engulf her?
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Shadow Storm by Jennifer Aitken
Shadow Storm by Jennifer Aitken
When an ancient dagger plunges him into a parallel dimension, can a young man claim his true identity before he’s slain by vicious enemies?
Lucius Xavier is terrified. Waking from a dense mind-fog with no control over the body he’s occupying and being pursued by killers, he feels like a spectator at his own execution. Now fused with an alternate version of himself, he’s petrified when the powerful other’s consciousness fades and leaves him at the mercy of a deadly secret society.
Aided by an unexpected ally, Lucius clutches at his missing pieces of memory to understand why his captors believe he possesses mystic powers and the keys to Atlantis. And with a prophecy claiming he’s fated to save the universe, he’ll need to master his new abilities before the world falls to evil…
At war with his own being, can Lucius fulfil his destiny and rescue humanity?
Shadow Storm is a fast-paced YA fantasy. If you like dark comedy, exploring alternative worlds, and journeys of self-discovery, then you’ll love Jennifer Aitken’s vivid adventure.
Get your copy of Shadow Storm and brace yourself for epic adventures!
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Healing From Your Toxic Family: A Teen’s Guide to Hope and Resolution Within Toxic Family Relationships
About Healing From Your Toxic Family: A Teen’s Guide to Hope and Resolution Within Toxic Family Relationships:
In this book, you will discover:
How family dynamics can become toxic, including 8 signs you may be in a toxic family environment
Why parents become controlling — and how to deal with an overbearing parent without disrespecting them
How you can regulate your emotions so you can manage stress caused by negativity from toxic people
How being sure of your self-worth can help you overcome criticism from toxic family members — and how to recognize your own self-worth
Why you need to set boundaries and how to communicate them politely yet assertively
How to develop self-esteem to have a more positive outlook on life despite being with negative people
What you can do to emotionally detach yourself from toxic family members so you can take care of your mental health and focus on achieving your goals
And much more.
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Opal’s Ruby
As young children, Opal and Ruby Stenberg were in a life-altering car accident with their father. It was up to the sisters to survive on their own. Now, Opal is seventeen and struggles with her mental health but receives support from her loving mother, Desi. Ruby refuses to live at home, but Opal desperately wants her fractured family to be whole.
After a harrowing camping trip with her best friend, Casey, Opal falls into despair. Casey has become cruel and someone Opal no longer recognizes.
With a series of violent behavior surrounding her, Opal becomes paralyzed with anxiety and grief. Suddenly, the walls are closing in. As Ruby stays away, Casey acts irrationally, and her well-intentioned mother continues to infuriate her, Opal plunges into a pit of darkness.
Who can she trust?
Can she even trust herself?
Opal needs to face the truth about Casey and her family’s past, and that hiding from darkness may not be the only option to survive.
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Young Blood
New York is a desolate wasteland overrun with vampires. To survive, a sixteen-year-old girl must do the unthinkable.
Raven has carved out a precarious existence as a trader, navigating the treacherous underworld to secure supplies for herself and her autistic sister, Star. Their only sanctuary? A room in the local gun shop is provided by a kind-hearted owner who will risk everything to protect them.
They’re safe –
Until vampires swarm their doorstep and devour the only person willing to protect them.
Desperate to keep her sister safe, Raven joins a covert military unit dedicated to eradicating the vampires that terrorize the city. Her life will be brutal – early morning workouts, grueling weapons training, and a deadly showdown with the bloodthirsty vampire who rules from the city’s shadows.
But even her new military family is far from safe.
Whispers of a traitor spread and their knife might be angled at Raven’s back.
Young Blood is the first book in the new Generation Slayer series by Sylvester Barzey.
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World of Shawn
This is the story of a lonely kid who develops a computer game, using what little of quantum physics that he has read, that renders game levels from maps of any format; the result is just a little too realistic. When he tries to combine this “World of Shawn” with a favorite game of his childhood, “World of One,” he soon finds Worlds colliding, to the detriment of his friends. Shawn must step up and rectify things, rescue the princess and save the World. The interaction and constant dialogue between the characters in this story, as well as the humor and action intertwined, have drawn comparison to that in such works as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Narnia,” so if a reader has an interest in any of those, as well as an interest in video games, either in the past or the present, it would be a safe bet that they would enjoy getting to know Shawn and his World! — “Your Hero” (Book Excerpt) I watch you from afar, You don’t know who I am, But I care for you, And would die to defend you. You are my Princess, And I am here to save you. I am Always, Your Hero — “The One” (Bonus Material) When no one else is around, you are the one who listens. When all is darkness, you are the one who turns on the lights. When the evil in this world seems to have overcome the good and all that was once true is utterly gone, You are the one who keeps me going just one more day. You are the one that holds back the tide. You are the One. — These are songs that helped me in the development of “World of Shawn” and songs that help recall scenes and elements from Shawn’s World, in chronological order. These would also be awesome for a WoS movie soundtrack, if a movie was ever produced! More will be added as I recall them: 1. Live For The Night – Krewella 2. Surrounded – BT+Aqualung 3. Atmosphere – Kaskade 4. Another Night Another Dream – La Bouche 5. Wake Me Up – Avicii+Aloe Blacc 6. Creep – Radiohead 7. Tidal Wave – Sub Focus+Alpines 8. Wild One Two – David Guetta+Nicky Romero+Sia 9. Starlight (Could You Be Mine) – Don Diablo+Matt Nash 10. Take Me Home – Cash Cash 11. Take Me – Tiesto+Kyler England 12. Never Say Goodbye – Hardwell & Dyro feat. Bright Lights 13. If I Lose Myself – Alesso+OneRepublic 14. Down – Mat Kearney 15. Worlds Apart – Jars of Clay 16. Hurt – Johnny Cash 17. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia 18. Save The World-Zedd Remix – Swedish House Mafia+John Martin 19. Pompeii Remix – Bastille+Kat Krazy Do you have ideas of others that fit well?
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Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry
About Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry:
A collection of mostly free verse poems written throughout the author’s adolescence and young adulthood. This is the familiar story of striving for progression, while continuously digressing. It is an attempt to show the struggle that we all face in growing: we move on, but not always forward, and not always in a straight line. In these pages are stories of unrequited love and sadness, as well as hopefulness, found truly only in One Source.
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The Seventh Clan (The Spectra Crown Tales Book 1)
About The Seventh Clan (The Spectra Crown Tales Book 1):
A messenger in a revolution.
A shifter from a secret race.
Neither can triumph without the other.
The empire tore apart Perrin’s family and destroyed his future. All he has left is the revolution. The Spectra, a race of people with elemental abilities, could save his cause, but they are believed extinct. Allee needs Perrin to keep from being trapped as a beast, but her people’s laws forbid her from associating with humans. Perrin and Allee must unite their people, before the empire subjugates them both, to have any hope of victory.
Thisyoung adult fantasy is inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the American Revolutionary War. The series, The Spectra Crown Tales, was originally published on kindle vella. Each book in the series follows a different Spectra royal in a fairytale retelling. Books can be read separately or on order for the full experience.
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The Interstellar Detectives: An adventure story filled with mystery, fantasy, and suspense – for kids ages 9-12 and teens
About The Interstellar Detectives: An adventure story filled with mystery, fantasy, and suspense – for kids ages 9-12 and teens:
A new puzzle-packed adventure from P.J. Nichols, author of the best-selling Puzzled Mystery Adventure Series.
What 12-year-old wouldn’t want to grow up to be an Interstellar Detective? A hero who travels the cosmos, using their intellect and skills to unravel mysteries and save civilizations?
Well, Screed Palin—a piano-loving kid who dreams of becoming a composer—didn’t originally plan on that kind of life.
When Screed realizes that he possesses a rare and special talent, one that could make him the greatest Interstellar Detective ever, he accepts his challenging destiny.
But mere months after starting his 6-year training, a perilous and baffling situation arises on a far-off world. Screed and his friends—despite their young age—are sent on a mission that, if unsuccessful, would leave an entire race at risk of being annihilated…
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Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry
About Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry:
A collection of mostly free verse poems written throughout the author’s adolescence and young adulthood. This is the familiar story of striving for progression, while continuously digressing. It is an attempt to show the struggle that we all face in growing: we move on, but not always forward, and not always in a straight line. In these pages are stories of unrequited love and sadness, as well as hopefulness, found truly only in One Source.
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World of Shawn
This is the story of a lonely kid who develops a computer game, using what little of quantum physics that he has read, that renders game levels from maps of any format; the result is just a little too realistic. When he tries to combine this “World of Shawn” with a favorite game of his childhood, “World of One,” he soon finds Worlds colliding, to the detriment of his friends. Shawn must step up and rectify things, rescue the princess and save the World. The interaction and constant dialogue between the characters in this story, as well as the humor and action intertwined, have drawn comparison to that in such works as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Narnia,” so if a reader has an interest in any of those, as well as an interest in video games, either in the past or the present, it would be a safe bet that they would enjoy getting to know Shawn and his World! — “Your Hero” (Book Excerpt) I watch you from afar, You don’t know who I am, But I care for you, And would die to defend you. You are my Princess, And I am here to save you. I am Always, Your Hero — “The One” (Bonus Material) When no one else is around, you are the one who listens. When all is darkness, you are the one who turns on the lights. When the evil in this world seems to have overcome the good and all that was once true is utterly gone, You are the one who keeps me going just one more day. You are the one that holds back the tide. You are the One. — These are songs that helped me in the development of “World of Shawn” and songs that help recall scenes and elements from Shawn’s World, in chronological order. These would also be awesome for a WoS movie soundtrack, if a movie was ever produced! More will be added as I recall them: 1. Live For The Night – Krewella 2. Surrounded – BT+Aqualung 3. Atmosphere – Kaskade 4. Another Night Another Dream – La Bouche 5. Wake Me Up – Avicii+Aloe Blacc 6. Creep – Radiohead 7. Tidal Wave – Sub Focus+Alpines 8. Wild One Two – David Guetta+Nicky Romero+Sia 9. Starlight (Could You Be Mine) – Don Diablo+Matt Nash 10. Take Me Home – Cash Cash 11. Take Me – Tiesto+Kyler England 12. Never Say Goodbye – Hardwell & Dyro feat. Bright Lights 13. If I Lose Myself – Alesso+OneRepublic 14. Down – Mat Kearney 15. Worlds Apart – Jars of Clay 16. Hurt – Johnny Cash 17. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia 18. Save The World-Zedd Remix – Swedish House Mafia+John Martin 19. Pompeii Remix – Bastille+Kat Krazy Do you have ideas of others that fit well?
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Valkyrie Landing: YA Fantasy Romance (Valkyrie Allegiance Book 1)
About Valkyrie Landing: YA Fantasy Romance (Valkyrie Allegiance Book 1):
I’m an ancient Valkyrie on a mission to reap my first soul.
To all the cheerleaders at Mattsfield High, I’m just the new girl and they’re going to chew me up and spit me out.
None of my training prepared me for what life as a human teenager would really be like. Not the boys, the pool parties, or the dead bodies lining up in my wake. This was supposed to be a simple job. Befriend the hottest swimmer on the team. Become his girlfriend, and then take his soul straight to Valhalla.
Except someone at school knows what I am and all fingers point to me.
I better find out what kind of supernatural is on my tail, because if I don’t, it’s my own soul I need to worry about.
Valkyrie Landing is book one in a young adult complete trilogy! This series includes a love triangle where she will pick one love interest in the end.
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Dandelions
She loves him but can’t have him. He cares for her but won’t have her.
Life is sh*tty. Life is cruel. But Tessy doesn’t even know the half of it yet.
Can she win back Gogo’s affection and convince him to push past his false memories?
Or will she lose the man that was once hers, forever?