A street orphan. A vampire's bargain. A century of secrets. When Paris flees the only family she's ever known with a death warrant on her head, she must confront the choices that made her—and decide what she's willing to become to survive.
Some monsters are made, not born.
She's hidden among humans for eight centuries. Built a life. A career. A careful, quiet existence. Now an old enemy has found her—and neutrality is no longer an option. For Brianna Van Demir, the past doesn't stay buried. It comes collecting.
Some debts are paid in blood.
The Broken Night - Book 1 of The New Scions
When eighteen-year-old Alexis Rain discovers she's the daughter of Nyx, primordial goddess of Night, she inherits powers that could reshape reality—and enemies determined to destroy her. With her parents murdered and a jealous demigod hunting Scions like her, Alexis must embrace the darkness within to survive.
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Dive into worlds where shadows meet the extraordinary. Explore modern fantasy, contemporary thrillers, and tales that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Each story is crafted to transport you to realms of wonder, danger, and unforgettable adventure.
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SHORT STORY
Published: January 15, 2025
In the heart of Hollywood's entertainment industry, a Valensi operative discovers that some roles demand more than just acting. When the line between performance and reality blurs, survival becomes the ultimate audition.
SHORT STORY
Published: July 1, 2025
Rising actress Kimberly Severance's promising career nearly ends in tragedy when a deranged stalker attacks her in a violent confrontation. Six years later, Kim has transformed herself into Hollywood's premier action star, channeling her trauma into on-screen power and real-world martial arts mastery.
But the past refuses to stay buried.
NOVELLA
Published: September 12, 2025
The night is large and full of monsters.
Detective Sean Byrne thought he'd seen every kind of murder the city could offer. Then Jessica Naomi turned up dead...brutally tortured, with a message scrawled in blood: "Eat Your Heart Out."
NOVEL
Published: November 1, 2025
Ancient Greek gods and modern teens...a new future is dawning.
The Broken Night - Book 1 of The New Scions
When eighteen-year-old Alexis Rain discovers she's the daughter of Nyx, primordial goddess of Night, she inherits powers that could reshape reality—and enemies determined to destroy her. With her parents murdered and a jealous demigod hunting Scions like her, Alexis must embrace the darkness within to survive.
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