Prologue

A woman shatters the silence in the night with a bloodcurdling scream that awakens Tre. At first, he shutters and pulls the covers over his head, praying that whatever he heard was a figment of his imagination. After a few moments of heavy breathing, he hears the sound of the woman again, shrieking as if she’s been torn apart piece by piece. Tre begins to breathe faster and harder as each second passes. Underneath his legs, he feels the wet sheets soak in urine; the putrid smell enters his nostrils. He waits, terrified, whimpering like a prey cornered by its predator. The woman lets out one more screech, but this time cut off, followed by a thud and an eerie silence.

Tre stayed hidden for a time, listening and hearing nothing. He doesn’t hear any movement, no creaks from the weight of an intruder on the floorboards, no more screaming or even the slightest hint of life on the other side of the door, absolutely nothing. He waits a little longer and then begins to lower the covers from over his head. All of a sudden, blue and red lights start flashing, getting brighter and brighter as each second passes. He takes the covers off and swings his legs over the side of the bed, trying to quietly place his right foot and then his left on the wooden floor. Tre begins to put all his weight on the wooden floor, and it starts to creak as he takes each step toward his bedroom door.

Once he reaches the door, he leans in; his ear rests on the wooden surface and listens for anything, indicating life on the other side. Tre hears nothing, so he opens the door and pokes his head out before entering the hallway. He finds a bloody handprint to the right of his door that is smeared and leads around the corner to his parent’s bedroom. Before going around the corner, he waits a few moments before passing the hallway to the kitchen. He looks on both sides of the wall and sees a trail of blood leading into their bedroom.

As Tre passes the kitchen, he can see a police cruiser and its light flashing in his driveway. He wants to run out and get the police officer but instead decides against it. The boy makes his way into the vicinity outside of his parent’s bedroom and sees the door slightly ajar with blood smeared on the door handle. His instinct is to call for his parents, “Mom… Dad…” Neither of them answered. “Mom… Dad… Are you okay?” The gut feeling Tre had was gravitating toward the worst possible explanation imaginable. After not receiving a response again, he begins to cry as he steps closer and closer to their room. “Please, answer me.” He goes to push the door open and jumps as he hears the sound of hard knocking at his front door. “This is Officer James. We received a 911 call from this address. Is there anyone home?” Tre doesn’t answer, and he can’t answer. He’s stricken with fear.

The officer knocks again, “If you don’t answer, I’ll be forced to enter the premises. Is there anyone…” Tre’s attention gets pulled away as he hears a snarling behind him. He becomes paralyzed, refusing to turn around and confront what lies behind him.

it all started with the shocking arrest of Department H agent, Storm 01, accused of the ruthless murder of two of the most important figures in the planet of Winter Weir.

However, things took an unexpected turn as Storm 01 managed to escape captivity just as he faces the impending doom of a death sentence.

Armed with his extraordinary powers, Storm 01 ventures into the realms of time, finding himself transported back to a pivotal period in his life - a few hours before his affiliation with Department H.

Will he be able to unravel the web of deception and unveil the real culprit behind the heinous crimes? Or is there a deeper secret waiting to be discovered?

"You undo me, completely, utterly, and maddeningly."

The day Nazira was born her mother made a deal with King Dayir of the Seelie court to protect her from the war sealing her and her daughter's fate, 17 years later Nazira nearly escaped the attack on the mortal villages she was sworn to be shielded from. losing her mother, and sister in the wreckage she vows to find the people who killed her family. Driven by revenge She finds herself in the Seelie palace training with the fae as a mortal, determined to avenge her people and kill anyone in her way

In this gripping alternate history, pop star Demi Lovato’s meteoric rise to fame takes a shocking and unapologetically dark turn as her insatiable ambition and disdain for societal norms lead her into a shadowy world of power and manipulation. Far from a victim, Demi shamelessly exploits her influence, forging ties with dangerous regimes and orchestrating deals that reshape global power dynamics—all while basking in her defiance of the very country that catapulted her to stardom.

Entangled in an affair with a high-ranking U.S. official, Demi doesn’t just become a pawn in a deadly political game—she plays the game herself, knowing full well the devastation her actions will unleash. From her funding of North Korea’s military buildup to her indifference to the catastrophic EMP attack on the American Midwest, Demi’s choices reverberate across the world, fueling conflict and reshaping the balance of power.

As the U.S. government closes in, pursuing justice for the countless lives lost, Demi remains unrepentant, unapologetic, and defiantly loyal to the destructive ideology that drove her decisions. "Echoes of Betrayal" is a haunting tale of ambition without limits, the chilling power of celebrity, and the enduring consequences of a woman who refuses to regret.

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. The characters, events, and situations depicted in this story are entirely fictional and do not reflect the real-life actions or events of Demi Lovato or any other public figure. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.​​​​​​​

Disclaimer: This book has been re-written!

The story follows the tumultuous lives of its characters as they navigate a web of power struggles, family loyalty, and personal growth. The story centers Kayetana Burchart(Kaye) and her family, as she navigates the treacherous waters of high school dynamics, dealing with past trauma, social scandals, and the power plays of the High Society. Her resilience and determination to reclaim her narrative are central to the plot. The complex family dynamics of the Founding Families and the Burchart's and the dark, vengeful nature of her father, Victor Burchart add layers of intrigue and tension to the personal and political aspect of the plot. Themes of power, revenge, family loyalty, and personal growth are explored, creating a rich and immersive must-read.

The poem Fading Embers explores the transformation from warmth and love to coldness and despair. It delves into themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and inner turmoil, using vivid imagery to depict the emotional journey of a once lively heart turned cold. The reflection on the darkness within and the deceptive nature of appearances questions the impact of a cold heart and the deep emotional scars it leaves behind.

In the heart of Eldoria, a seemingly ordinary town, a group of extraordinary friends hides a powerful secret. Cleo, the decisive leader; Brutus, the loyal protector; Lynx, the fiery musician; and Mia, the compassionate heart, each possess unique abilities that they use to safeguard their world from unseen threats. Together, they are an unbreakable unit, facing dangers that lurk in the shadows while trying to maintain their lives as regular high school students.

Unbeknownst to them, a new student named Vixy, the embodiment of Lust and daughter of Chaos, has infiltrated their school with a sinister agenda. Under her charming and manipulative guise, she aims to sow discord and weaken their bond, all while remaining oblivious to their powers.

We fell apart,

Like fallen leaves in October,

Even though we were from the same branch,

Our foolish promises and words spoken at whims couldn't anchor us to the tree,

So we flew apart with low blow of wind,

Now that I think,

Perhaps it was foolish of us,

To give our hearts to someone unknown,

But now so deep in love,

I wonder if we can call it a mistake,

Even though it only lasted for a season,

Perhaps it could sum up our lives.

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My first poetry collection.

Some of the poems here are free verses.

I hope you like it. Thank you kind stranger or friend for reading!

Enter Faith Salter--a young woman who just wants to keep her troubled boyfriend safe inside the utopia she's tried to create for him as best she can, even as the façade is starting to crack. Living in a house she can barely afford and now receiving some unforseen medical bills, her desperation has brought her face to face with an ethically questionable 'friend' from her past, who's more than willing to strike a deal with her. Will it fix the situation, or worsen it in the long run?

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AI Sada vows to be the mom Arven never had, but when the heinous Mastermind of Deception rises from the future, the young android must do everything she can to stop them from taking her humanity.

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It has been a month since the events in the Great Crater of Paldea, and Arven is still struggling to accept what AI Sada told him and his friends. A chance encounter with the Legendary Pokémon Miraidon encourages him to use its powers to re-open the time machine and send him back to the time of Paradox Pokémon, where he finds the mysterious android.  All Sada wants is for Arven to have a mother's love. After a trip through time to the future, she is given the gift of bringing her son to her; however, this gift proves to be nothing more than something that wants to steal her humanity.   At the end of the day, Sada's fate does not rest with the human emotions but rather with Arven's struggle against his Infrared. Will he accept Professor Sada's fate, or will the Mastermind of Deception pull him and AI Sada apart before they can call themselves mother and son?

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*Moral: Grief comes in waves.**Volume 1 of the Infrared Tera Tales.**Shout-out to my dad, who helped me plan the story and create the Mastermind of Deception!**Based on a true story.*

Word Count: 80,000-82,000

This story follows the life of a pastor who is well-loved by his family and community. But behind the scenes, the pastor is not who he is as he engages in sinful actions that may tear his family apart. Soon, his wife finds out about his misdeeds and things take a turn for the worst. He must now attempt to win back the respect of his wide and kids.

In the kingdom of Velyria, every family must adhere to a rigid law of childbearing. Women are required to have exactly three children: the eldest inherits the family business, the second is conscripted into the army, and the third becomes a scholar. Any deviation from this order leads to brutal punishment—execution, exile, or enslavement.

Merritt, an illegal fourth-born, should have been executed at birth, but his mother's defiance spared him—at the cost of her life. Raised as an outcast, Merritt fought his way into the prestigious Academy of War, where he became one of its top students, second only to Augustine, the second-born prince of Velyria who is destined for the front lines.

When an enemy kingdom strikes Velyria with a devastating attack, killing countless soldiers, the kingdom's rulers send every available recruit to the battlefield—including Augustine, Merritt, and two unlikely companions: Everest, a boy haunted by the death of his twin sister, and Kaito, a servant born from a forbidden love between a noble and a servant. Forced by the urgency of war, even those who were never meant to fight are swept up in the tide.

But everything changes when the four are captured by the enemy under the cover of night. Taken into enemy territory, they are subjected to the harsh ways of their captors and see the reality of war from a new perspective. As they train and form unexpected bonds with their captors—including a noble with secrets of their own—they begin to realize that the war is not the black-and-white conflict they were taught to believe in. Both Velyria and the enemy kingdom are steeped in corruption, using their people as pawns in a war fueled by lies and power.

As the four grow closer, they survive small battles, endure brutal challenges, and lean on each other through hardship. When a spy within their new camp offers them a chance to defect and fight for the enemy, they seize it—only to discover it's a test of loyalty designed to break them.

Back in Velyria, Augustine's father discovers their supposed betrayal and offers them a deadly ultimatum: betray the enemy kingdom by delivering vital information or face permanent exile. But Augustine, alongside his newfound allies, makes a bold choice. They reject both kingdoms, determined to escape the shackles of their birthrights and the lies that have shaped their world. United by friendship and driven by the desire for a better future, Merritt, Augustine, Everest, and Kaito spark a revolution—one that could break the chains of Velyria's ancient laws and change the kingdom forever.

The Silent Chainsis a gripping tale of rebellion, friendship, and the search for truth in a world that seeks to control every life.