Winner of Self-Publishing Review's Grand Prize and First Prize in Fiction 2015 AwardsB.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree for Excellence in Indie Publishing Ashley R. Carlson's award-winning fantasy debut will satisfy the appetites of those who enjoyed the romance of Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT, the stirrings of rebellion in Suzanne Collins' THE HUNGER GAMES, and the steampunk universe of Philip Pullman's THE GOLDEN COMPASS.An arranged marriage. A corrupt government called Legalia. A forbidden spiritual realm. Duchess Ambrose Killaher was just seventeen years old when exiled to Shinery-a city of snow and darkness-to marry a man who despised her, finding her only solace in an invisible companion named Roan. Now as the poor starve in the streets below and rebellious acts become a frequent occurrence, Shinery holds its yearly celebration to commemorate Legalia’s rule. But when Ambrose stumbles into a hidden courtroom and witnesses a violent murder, she is thrust into a secret world of the supernatural-one that could endanger everyone she's grown to care for. With the help of a handsome stranger, Ambrose learns of the past Legalia has covered up, and that she alone possesses the power to stop their unspeakable plans for the future. Praise for The Charismatics “Somehow this book seems to have slipped through the net, and we felt that it deserves a chance to be seen, as it reads like a truly commercial work with original and enchanting touches while remaining an adult book – the main character is married instead of being a teen with her parents, and this is what brings an unusual palette worth reading. An accessible and gripping story.” -Self-Publishing Review's First Prize in Fiction Award 2015 “The grand prize goes to Ashley because of her beautiful presentation and intricate story writing, using a popular Steampunk theme that is somewhere between The Golden Compass and The Hunger Games.” -Self-Publishing Review's Grand Prize Award 2015
The inspiration behind this story came from multiple sources. Mainly a friend of mine with the life of this young woman. My friend grew up in a dysfunctional, abusive and very chaotic home. Life was constantly strained and happiness was rare. In order to cope she used her imagination. Not in a freaky way but in a way she could be happy and feel loved. It worked for her. This is for her... EMe.
A sequel to Disaster Strikes. Everest was one of three pups washed away during a Tsunami that struck Adventure Bay. Rocky and Marshall's stories have been told, but what happened to Everest? This story answers that question.
What if someone from our world was reborn as zoro? (Everything will probably be different, personality included..)
An arranged marriage tale with a mix of family drama and siblings bond.
Ella Romero the daughter of the second italian mafia leader Alessandro Romero and the daughter of Alessandra Romero Mason De Luca the son of Matthew De Luca,Julia De Luca and the brother of Victoria De Luca What happend next?
Louis is the new secretary for the famous CEO Harry Styles, who has had a record for breaking hearts. Almost instantly, Louis hates the man yet lusts after him all together. So they make a deal to use each other for their own needs. But what happens when the CEO's ice cold heart starts cracking?
A collection of heart wrenching short stories based on true emotions and feelings, not events.
"we were born to make history~!"-*-Welcome to some *probably* cringe-worthy Victuuri one-shots, written by a fangirl who doesn't really know much about figure skating. Hopefully these aren't terrible.