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A bitter queen, a cruel king, an immortal witch, and a determined princess serve as pawns in the dragon conjuror's game. Previously published as Draekkon's Fire Episodes 1-37 on Kindle Vella. Cintarzia is falling apart. Both the kingdoms and the immortal realms must form an alliance or lose everything. A scandal threatens the peace between Burnleaf and Silverhawke. Queen Gwendolyn demands loyalty at all costs, while her sister, Princess Aeve is captive to the whims of a ruthless king.

In Ashgrove AKA Raven Creek was a quiet village on the edge of nowhere, its people bound by soil, seasons, and survival. But when Warren Harland—a ruthless warlord with ambitions of conquest—set his sights on their land, the fragile peace shattered. At the heart of the story is Amara, a fiercely determined young woman with a blade in her hand and a fire in her heart. Orphaned by raiders years before, she has grown into Raven Creek’s protector, its voice of defiance against those who would take everything.

Geraldine Collins is shy, soft spoken, and nearly invisible in the retail job she’s held for years. But behind the oversized sweaters and downcast eyes lies a storm of unspoken hunger. She’s tired of being the woman who says nothing, wants everything, and never dares to ask.

Ashes and Iron is a gritty detective novella set in a city full of shadows, silence, and locks that were never meant to be opened. Silas Bell is a private investigator and part-time locksmith with a taste for cheap soda and bad decisions. He works quiet cases. Lost keys. Missing persons. Things no one wants to talk about. When a girl walks into his office with a strange pendant and a story no one believes, Silas agrees to help. The deeper he digs, the more the city feels wrong. People vanish. Doors open on their own. A strange symbol keeps showing up where it shouldn't. An open eye. A flame.

In a world where humanity has been infiltrated by an alien force, Eryn Holt knows one truth—trust no one. The Sylith arrived under the guise of peace, but their presence has rewritten history, replacing those who resist with perfect, soulless copies. When a mission gone wrong leads Eryn to Kael Calder, a man who should no longer exist, everything she believes unravels. Kael was taken by the Sylith—claimed, altered. Yet, somehow, he’s still himself. And the more time she spends with him, the more she begins to question: if he survived the impossible, what else have they been lied to about?

"Living In Bondage" is a gripping tale of resilience, redemption, and the indomitable human spirit. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling metropolis, the story follows Maya, a young woman trapped in the suffocating embrace of poverty and despair. From the bustling streets teeming with life to the dimly lit alleys where shadows lurk, the vivid descriptions transport listeners into Maya's world, immersing them in the sights, sounds, and smells of urban life.

Ruby, a determined café owner, and Erik, a reserve military officer, are drawn together by chance and coffee at Morning Haven. What begins as playful banter and quiet companionship soon turns into something deeper. But when Erik’s duty calls, fear of attachment leads him to walk away, leaving Ruby heartbroken. Miles apart, they struggle with the weight of their choices—Ruby trying to move forward, Erik realizing that pushing her away was the worst mistake of his life. A moment of clarity brings Erik rushing back, but Ruby isn’t quick to forgive. He must prove he’s ready to stay.

"Embers and Blooms" is a heartfelt romance that blends slow-burning attraction with themes of resilience, growth, and trust. Olivia Reynolds, a fiercely independent gardener, has spent years nurturing her plants and her solitude—until a stray cat and a persistent firefighter, Henry Carter, start disrupting her carefully built walls.

Sable has always been like the sand-shifting—ungraspable, shaped by experience, yet never bound by it. Where others build certainty, she has trusted the quiet pull of intuition, choosing solitude over settling, truth over comfort, freedom over convention. But as time passes, the world's voices grow louder, questioning her choices, labeling her path as avoidance rather than wisdom.

Adults Cry Too: Invisible Wounds, Navahcia L. Edwards explores the profound impact of childhood trauma and how it follows us into adulthood, affecting the way we love, trust, and see ourselves. Through raw personal storytelling, deep reflections, and powerful self-help exercises, this book offers the tools needed to recognize, process, and heal emotional wounds.