makexbelieve

Two girls, two secrets, and a boy who will make them question everything they've ever believed.***Roxy thinks that she is in control of everything: with flames flaring at her fingertips and an equally fiery attitude, what more could she need? But when Brae arrives in the Helian Realm and sets off a whirlwind of emotions, she starts to question if her life is really as perfect as she'd always believed - and if she can play her part in a plan that will send Brae back to the Arcan Realm as a pile of ash.Alone in the Arcan Realm, Jasmine has none of Roxy's confidence or intensity. But she does have a secret - and Brae - and she's not going to give either up willingly.{Fire, Water and Air are also available as ebooks from all online retailers}…

makexbelieve

When Kacia discovers the forbidden magic running through her veins, she is given a choice - pretend her powers belong to her worst enemy, and use them to help him cement his claim to the throne - or forfeit her life. Can she play along for long enough to plot Ash's downfall, or is their fake truce about to turn into something a lot more complicated?✨ Throughout fifteen years of Lathrian rule, Kacia has dreamt only of her family and her freedom. After she braves a storm-tossed mountainside in search of reunion with a mother she hasn't seen for a decade, she discovers that she has the power to mimic the magic of others - an ability that sees her sentenced to death by the Lathrian Kingdom which controls her people. That is, until the Lathrian king demands she uses her powers to legitimise his stepson's claim to the throne. If she agrees, she can keep her life - for now. Kacia becomes caught between the volatile brothers she didn't know existed and a prince who is more sympathetic than he seems. The choice she makes, between violent rebellion or slow moving negotiations, might alter the fates of her people - but only if she can decide before the bargain that prolonged her life runs out.Family and freedom may be the things Kacia wanted most, but to gain one she might have to sacrifice the other.…

makexbelieve

"Water pooled around my feet, rising at an alarming rate. I stared - panicked - at the palms of my hands, willing the water gushing out of them to stop as miraculously as it had begun.I only sneezed!"Jasmine is struggling to control her new powers, causing floods and fires with an accidental flick of her wrist. In a desperate attempt to master at least one aspect of them, she travels to the Brizan Realm, where she comes closer to discovering the truth about her parents than ever before. But not everyone wants their secrets revealed.Alone, powerless and, for the first time in her life, afraid, Roxy has only one thought occupying her mind: escaping Cinaer's clutches before it's too late. Her flight will take her across the ocean, but not in the direction she is expecting. Before she can try and get back to Brae, she needs to rescue herself.Despite being on opposite sides of the world, the girls soon find themselves closer than ever.---Water is updated on a weekly basis, every Friday (usually first thing in the morning). If you don't want to wait, you can buy the complete book from Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Nobel or Smashwords. Air - the final novel in the series - is also available from these sellers.…

makexbelieve

Air. I needed air. I was gasping, but my lungs refused to take any in. Jasmine's world is crumbling around her. Still reeling from the discovery of her parents' identities, she is forced to face the repercussions of her actions in the Helian Realm, while her beloved home is besieged by Helian attackers. And she still can't control her powers. Roxy is confronted by the realisation that she has travelled across the Realms for a boy who thinks she betrayed him. A boy dating the girl who sold her out. And even while freezing in the Arcan Realm it seems she can't escape Cinaer's grasp. Time is running out for the girls to save the world - and the boy - they love. But to have any chance of defeating Cinaer, they are going to have to work together. Cinaer is on a warpath and he's not giving up until he has secured the Helian throne - even if he has to reduce the Arcan Realm to dust in the process.Air is the third novel in the Elements of Power trilogy. Please check out Fire and Water first, otherwise it might not make much sense!…

makexbelieve

A first year student who believes passionately in direct-democracy has to uncover the dark truth about her seemingly perfect world in order to save New Britain from a power-hungry leader.***Athena wants to get through her first year at the New London University of Politics maintaining a reasonable influence level and taking part in as many votes as possible. Her world runs on voting: from the colour of clothing, to the price of food, everything is determined by the people. What Athena doesn't want is to be asked to spy on a group who believe voters have less choice than they realise. Nor does she expect enigmatic Dyo to get under her skin, causing her to wonder if her society is less perfect than it seems. But Dyo is keeping secrets too, and Athena struggles to work out who to trust and what she should do next. Her society may be broken, but it isn't unfixable - yet. From student to spy, traitor to revolutionary, Athena must work out who she wants to be, and which side she should be fighting for, before New London's citizens have their democracy destroyed forever.…

makexbelieve

Maya is star-fated, destined from the moment of her birth to rid her kingdom of tyranny and injustice. But they say absolute power corrupts absolutely, and tyranny looks rather different once you're seated on a throne. Written for the Open Novella Contest 2021…

makexbelieve

A gender-reversed retelling of the Princess and the Pea…

makexbelieve

A fantasy novel told in free verse. Gwen runs through the streets of Alaria but dreams of soaring through its skies.Her mother's tragic death while Iryss racing sees her ambition grounded by her overprotective father. But the biannual Iryss races are about to begin and Gwen has secretly secured a place on the elite Alarian team.She has the skill in the air, but she won't be able to use it unless she can keep her father from recognising her on the ground.…

makexbelieve

Everyone knows the story of Snow White: blood red lips, ebony hair and skin the colour of freshly fallen snow. Her vain step-mother, desperate to be the 'fairest of them all' attempts four times to have her killed, until her prince comes to save the day. But what if Snow wasn't a princess, but a prince. And the queen's antique silver mirror contained not just her reflection, but a girl. Mirror can no longer remember her name - or life - before the queen imprisoned her. All day, every day, she finds herself at the queen's beck and call; a life of endless servitude and isolation. Snowdon is approaching his 18th birthday and is an increasing threat to the queen's right to rule. And his looks are putting him in the running for her 'fairest' title too. So the queen decides the quickest way to solve all her problems is to get rid of Snowdon. Permanently. But the girl watching their every move has other ideas.…

makexbelieve

Every culture has its own version of Cinderella, whether it features glass slippers and fairy godmothers, or enchanted trees and magic fish, the love story endures and goodness is always rewarded. But in this story, Ella has been replaced by Elliot and her beloved prince is a princess severely lacking in charm. Elliot's step-father expects him to work from dawn until dusk, leaving him no time to miss the life of happiness and comfort he once knew. When the rest of his family are invited to a series of balls, held in honour of the Princess Charmaine's return from school, Elliot longs for a night off and the opportunity to reconnect with his childhood friend. But his step-father is busy plotting how his own son can win Charmaine's heart and doesn't want Elliot getting in the way. They will soon discover that Charmaine won't be easily charmed. She doesn't need a husband to rule by her side and she's going to use these balls to prove it. That is, until a friend from her past reappears and she discovers that falling in love doesn't have to mean losing control.Princess Charming is a gender-reversal retelling of Cinderella and a companion story to Mirrored Snow.…

makexbelieve

~The Little Mermaid Retold~Ares has always hated the sea: a problem given that he lives beneath its waves. While his family are content to rule the oceans, Ares longs for a life on the shore as a human. When Ares rescues a music-obsessed Princess Erica from drowning, his desire to walk on land is intensified. But getting your dreams comes at a cost. Will Ares be ready to pay it?{Updates on Friday}…

makexbelieve

A tale as old as time with a rather different twist. When Beau's father steals a cursed rose from the garden of a terrifying beast, Beau bravely offers to take his father's place in servitude. Cursed to appear in the form that will terrify the beholder most, Brielle doesn't know what to make of the new addition to her castle.But the pair slowly learn that there is more to the other than meets the eye. After all, beauty is only skin deep.Skin Deep is a gender-reversed retelling of Beauty and the Beast.…

makexbelieve

Athena believes her world is perfect. Direct democracy means that everyone votes, on everything: from how their healthcare is funded to the colour of the clothes they wear.When an explosive encounter with the mysterious Dyo throws Athena's beliefs into turmoil, Athena is soon drawn into a society on the outskirts, where she discovers a darker side to the world she lives in. But there is danger in the truth and this new knowledge comes at a heavy price. Can Athena turn her back on everything she has ever believed in? And what will happen to her if she does?This story is a draft version of Democary is Dead, which I am currently posting on Wattpad weekly. If you would like to read the updated version, please find DiD on my profile!…

makexbelieve

Join Faith Fey for a night of fantasy, horror and science fiction.…

makexbelieve

Written for Dark Fantasy's Never Ending Night contest. Creatures that thrive in darkness and ice dread the return of the sun.…

makexbelieve

Do you ever hear songs that make you desperate to pick up a pen and write? It happens to me all the time. So I've decided to start writing those stories. I'm collecting them here. One chapter = one song and one stand alone story. I hope you enjoy them.…

makexbelieve

Everyone knows the story: the face that launched a thousand ships; Achilles' heel; the wooden horse.This is the story of the Trojan War, but not as you've heard it before…Cassandra can see the deadly fate that awaits her family and kingdom, yet she is cursed to see the future but never be believed. The more she tries to warn the ones she loves, the more they ridicule her. See the war through Cassandra's eyes, as a Princess, Priestess and, most tragic of all, Prophetess.Amazing cover courtesy of _KMRae…