Nadine Walnut had a talent for finding chaos where none existed. As a sergeant in a covert platoon cloaked in secrecy, her rank was a mystery, and her presence endured rather than embraced. Known for her sharp words and sharper actions, Nadine thrived on conflict, fanning the flames of discord wherever she went. But when her meddling ways catch up to her in a harrowing encounter on a lonely highway, Nadine is forced to confront the shadows of her own making. Dragged into the darkness by figures from her past, Nadine is left to reckon with the weight of her actions and the toll they’ve taken on others—and herself. Stripped of her sharp edges and veiled arrogance, she returns to the world as a woman changed, her transformation as unsettling as the silence she now carries. A gripping tale of power, reckoning, and redemption, The Thorns Within explores what happens when karma strikes back, and the hunter becomes the hunted.
A science fiction romance story that takes place a year after the Earth was conquered by a matriarchal alien empire.
Darryl Brown epitomizes suburban success—a polished professional with a seemingly perfect life. But beneath his carefully curated facade lies a web of secrets unraveling at breakneck speed. When a chance connection with his enigmatic neighbor Elliot awakens desires, he’s long suppressed, Darryl finds himself spiraling into a reality he can no longer control. Grappling with a devastating diagnosis that threatens to upend his world, Darryl must navigate love, shame, and survival in a race against time. Silent Pulse is a poignant exploration of vulnerability and the courage to live authentically despite life-altering challenges.
In a world dominated by tradition, Alma and Danny's passionate love story flickers like a flame threatened by the wind. Tethered by the chains of family expectations, they navigate the bittersweet ache of unfulfilled dreams and stolen glances. As their lives diverge, their hearts remain intertwined, haunted by memories of laughter shared under starlit skies. Every fleeting encounter ignites an unquenchable longing, stirring questions of what could have been. Can love endure in silence, or will the weight of their realities suffocate their hearts? Join Alma and Danny as they navigate the delicate balance between duty and desire, exploring a love that defies time and circumstance, waiting for a moment to break free. Will they find a path back to each other, or remain forever separated by the invisible threads of their world?
This story touches on themes of friendship, the magic of Christmas, and the idea that the best gifts are not always the ones we ask for. It’s a tale that encourages children to appreciate the intangible joys of love, kindness, and connection, which is the true spirit of Christmas.