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Grabbing my arm, he forces me to my feet. Roughly, he binds my hands together and leaves a long strand of rope which he attaches to his own wrist."Now, you're going to tell me how to find my brother," he orders."And why would I do that, James?""Actually, it's Captain. Captain Hook." Seizing the front of my shirt, he yanks me towards him so our faces are only a few inches apart. My dark flashing eyes meet his cold blue gaze. "You will do as I say or pay the price."Synopsis:Jimmy has been the guardian of Neverland longer than she can remember. She thinks solitude suits her well as the magical island is carefully guarded from outside worlds. However, one day, a strange boy washes up on the shore. His complicated past, uncertain future, and outlaw brother threaten Jimmy's sanctuary.Awards:1st Place Fantasy Winner - World of Champions 2018Speciality Award Winner - The Blue Jay AwardsWinner of the Week - The Monthly Book Awards2nd place in Fantasy - 2018 Brewing Flair AwardFantasy Genre Runner Up - Earnesty Writer's Awards 20181st Place Fantasy Winner - The Royalty Book Awards1st Place Fantasy Winner - The Goddess Awards1st Place Fantasy - The Blue Rose AwardsHall Of Fame - The Prism Awards1st Place Fantasy Winner - The Sunshine Awards2nd Place Fantasy Winner - The Chaos Awards2nd Place Fantasy Winner - The Stardust AwardsReviews:"...so mysterious and fun that I to read it all at once. I couldn't put my phone down! Your story is very engaging and amazing!""I found the book very creative, the idea of setting it in Neverland yet changing the characters from their traditional roles is a great idea. The plot is gripping and interesting. It is full of dramatic surprises and great characters that make the book suspenseful and fun to read.""I love your take on Neverland. Adding Greek mythology was really a nice touch. Jimmy is an unusual character and she seems very opinionated (in a good way), and is very relatable...I love this book!"…
Slowly, Blade rose to his feet and held his hands up. The man stepped closer and grabbed his arm. Blade looked down at the hand that held him. The skin was rough and appeared to be cracked into dark, solid flakes. The fingers were bony and narrow with long, curved nails. Blade looked up into the man's face. As he shifted, Blade saw a pair of bright green eyes set into a face that was definitely not human. The creature was bald with scaly skin and two slits for a nose. It began dragging him back through the forest."What are you? What do you want with me?" Blade demanded."Back home," the creature answered. "No escape this time."First Place in Action/Adventure in the Stardust Awards…
A realism short story based on the Brock Turner case. Written in a non-traditional format, this story explores the different perspectives and emotions of people connected to one event. While based on actual events and over four hundred pages of court documents, some details of the story have been changed.…
Poetry can be written in many forms and may contain beautiful imagery, evocative messages, and intense emotions. However, don't expect that from this series of haikus! A Series of Satirical Haikus is just what is says: a set of ridiculous, sarcastic haikus.This volume also holds other free form poetry pieces which will hopefully inspire you for future stories. - A Series of Satirical Haikus placed in the Era Miller Poetry Contest at East Texas Baptist University…
Third Place Science Fiction Winner in the 2017 Eminence AwardsGasping for breath, Isle glanced over her shoulder. Her leather boots barely touched the sand as she raced away from the town. She could hear motors starting behind her. The rounders would be after her soon. Isle hiked the backpack on her shoulders and continued running. Sweat trickled down her forehead into her eyes. Wiping her sleeve across her face, she cleared her vision. Quickly, she looked back again. The rounders were flying over the town's wall. As the circular machines sped towards her, Isle put on another burst of speed. Leaping over a patch of thorny bushes, the young girl stopped. The ground in front of her fell away into a deep ravine. A few rocks beneath her boots dropped into the blackness.As the saying goes, no man can be an isle unto themselves. However, they can definitely try.…