Jenna Jenson finds herself in a deadly situation that results in a chemical accident. As she struggles to come to terms with the accident, secrets and lies start to reveal themselves. Jenna searches for answers and soon doesn't know who she can trust. Her family or her new found friends? A legend in Dem'Say Woods is more than just a chilling tale and Jenna finds herself in the thick of it all.
Music blared out of Jenna's I- pod. The earphones drowned out any other noise. She crossed the road and turned into an industrial estate. A part of town that was home to factories and warehouses, at that time of night it was void of any life. In the darkness, the grey tin buildings gave off an eerie feeling, barley illuminated by the random streetlights. But Jenna was unaffected. She was still on a high from her night out and hummed along with the tunes she was playing.
If her mother or father knew that she was still out at that hour, then she would be grounded until she left for college. That would be a long time as she had only just turned sweet sixteen.
However, it was date night, and she knew that her parents were at the movies and her sister was out with her so called new boyfriend. It had just gone past eleven P.M. She had an hour to get home before anyone was expected back.
She had plenty of time.
The party she had just exited was exactly what her best friend Donna said it would be. Amazing. The music was so loud it had made Jenna's skin tingle. Plus, she was pretty sure that the school's new hunk Josh was hitting on her. He was new to town. Why anyone would wish to move to Dem'Say Woods was beyond Jenna. She dreamed of getting out of the small town. It had a measly population of six thousand people and was located in the middle of nowhere. The next town was over twenty-five miles away. Everyone knew everyone else's business and gossiping was more of a hobby than sports.
Dem'Say Woods was surrounded by a large forest which made the town feel lost to the rest of the world.
However, she couldn't deny that Josh had made her heart flutter. He was one of them guys that drew people to him, but there was something about him. Jenna wasn't sure what. There was wisdom to his eyes. His smile had made her weak at the knees.
An invisible hand clasped over her mouth. A hypodermic of adrenaline pierced her heart, unloading in an instant. Her ribs heaved as if bound by ropes, straining to inflate her lungs. Jenna's head felt like a carousel of fears spinning out of control, each one pushing her mind into blackness. She tried to focus and survey her surroundings. The streets were deserted. She was alone with her unknown attacker.
Panic fueled her adrenaline which ran through her system. It is fight or die; her mind screamed at her.
Thrusting her head back and digging the heel of her boot into her attacker, Jenna wiggled free while a loud gasp and curse came from behind her. It was a sound only a man could make. Deep and hallow.
She was pulled backwards by her long red hair and dropped her I-pod in the process. Struggling, she pulled forward which sent an acute pain searing through her skull and her eyes momentarily flashed with lights as dizziness made her stagger forward.
Wasting no time, Jenna set off into a sprint, her head burned, and her heart raced. Don't look, don't look. She chanted to herself. The fear of not being able to outrun whoever it was began eating away at her already somersaulting stomach.
She looked behind her. A man, or what she thought looked like a man, wearing black clothes with a hood concealing his face was closing in.
He was tall with long legs which enabled him to cover more ground quicker. Bang. Jenna had run into a streetlight and fell to the ground with a thump. Scrambling to her feet she ran with every ounce of strength she had, pumping her body like she had never before.
Her heartbeat picked up its tempo and drummed hard against her chest.
The lab where Jenna's Dad worked came into sight and she picked up speed, rounding the corner and skidding to a stop on the tarmac. She had only just seen a small gap in the iron fence.
She dashed through the gap catching her jumper on a jagged piece of metal.
The man came around the corner. She knew the instant he spotted her, as he moved faster. With one hard yank Jenna's jumper ripped, freeing her from the tangled mess she had found herself in. The main door was locked. Why wouldn't it be it at this time? She pulled on the handle a second time, with no luck. In a panic she ran around the building until she noticed a pile of rocks stacked up on the ground.
Picking up a rock, she smashed the window. The glass shattered and littered the floor, reflecting the full moons light.
It was ironic really. Her grandmother had told her often, all bad things happen on a full moon. The moon gives power to those that hold darkness in their hearts, allowing the evil within them to shine through.
Big shards perturbed from the window ledge and Jenna repeatedly hit them with another rock making a gap big enough for her to climb through. The noise would have defiantly alerted her attacker, so she moved quickly. Squeezing herself through the window. The glass sliced her leg, and the pain rendered her breathless as it assaulted her skin. There was no time to assess any injures. She moved further into the building and was swallowed by the darkness. Running her hands along the wall, she let her sense of touch guide her. "Remember child, you have more than one sense. Learn to use, touch, and smell one day they may come in handy. You never know what the future holds." Her grandmother's soft voice echoed inside her mind. Her once cryptic and strange words had now become her savior in her time of need.
Cold metal let her know she had reached a door, the smooth surface against her palm shot a bolt of triumph through her.
She twisted the handle slowly and gently pushed the door open, which let out a high-pitched groan, she entered, turning the lock on the inside.
Leaning against the locked door she took in deep breaths. The glass in the door was cool against her cheek. The glass, she had to move away. In the darkness, Jenna took slow steps, moving out of sight from the glass panel. Even though it was dark she didn't want to take any chances.
Heavy footsteps drew closer. She froze.
The handle on the door rattled and made her jump backwards, knocking over some jars that crashed to the floor. Liquid soaked her clothes and seeped into her skin. Searing hot pains ran down her body and she clenched her jaw together, to stop herself from crying out. Her breathe came in small gasps and the pain intensified.
My name is Ava AddAway, if you looked at me, you’d think I was normal, just an average teenage girl. Red hair, green eyes. Your typical high-school teenager. But then you’d be wrong. I'd tried hard to go unnoticed, live under the radar of the supernatural world. But all that changed when I was required to attend Thornton High, a change in shifter law meant I had no choice in the matter. Soon I find out I am to train and take my place as Alpha or the new moon clan would die out. No big deal, right? I must attend Thornton High a school to train Alpha’s. I don’t fit in My father was branded the greatest evil the world had ever seen. Vampires and werewolves are enemies. Here I was both. I had to go and make things worse. Save the heir to the midnight throne. Now he’s stuck to me like glue. Literally. By saving him I have caused a life dept. If I die, then so does the son of the king of all alphas. No problem, right? I just have to stay alive. That’s hard to do when the vampires want me to take my place as their queen. My father was the king of vampires, now I’ve come of age, they want me to rule. In order to become their queen, I must die to trigger my vampire side. Not going to happen. The vampires won’t stop. My life is in danger.
This is a Collection of short horror stories which includes the bestselling short story House Of Horror and Find Me. House Of Horror- When Mathew Hansen first heard the disembodied voice of a woman through the wall of his new London flat, he thought he imagined it. Mind playing tricks, in a flat that settled and creaked like an old woman. Or maybe too much booze fuelling his nightmares. The voice couldn’t be real; just the wind, moving around the old Victorian house. Besides, his bangable neighbour Amanda couldn’t hear the strange chanting sounds. She was just messing with him when she said she did. A little payback for sleeping with her and never calling her back. It must be his imagination. Right? Find Me- With no one to believe her, Mia finds herself thrust from college and into her deceased Grandmother's decrepit home. Returning to the place she swore she'd never return, her haunting childhood comes back with a vengeance. Forced to stay in the deadly house, will she uncover the house's haunting past before it's too late? What bone chilling secrets does the house hide? Mirror Mirror- Skylar finds herself in a horrible accident, one that changes her life. She is forced to move and live with her aunt. Skylar's aunt thinks she is going crazy. As events unfold, Skylar must fight for her life. Will her aunt believe her? Skylar is sure that there is something in the attic. That something wants her dead. And more!!
Kayla Wilson has no memory of her childhood. Found alone and lost in the middle of the woods at the young age of eight. The Wilson’s take her in, treating her as their own. Nightmares plague Kayla every night as she sleeps. Shopping with her best friend, her nightmares become reality sending her life out of control. She is thrust into a new life where her nightmares become more real with each day that passes. She learns there is more to the world than she ever thought possible. Stories and legends all have some truths to them and unfortunately for Kayla she is a part of this new world whether she wants to be or not. She must adapt and fight for her life as a threat awaits her around every corner. Can Kayla handle her new life and survive the evil of the world? Can she uncover the secrets of her past?
As far as everyone was concerned, William had married Renee under duress. Now that his one true love was back—and with child—they couldn’t wait for him to abandon Renee. Surprisingly, Renee was candid about the situation. "To be honest, I’m the one asking for a divorce every single day. I want it even more than any of you!" But they brushed off her remark as a paltry attempt to save face. Until William made a declaration himself. "Divorce is out of the question. Anyone who spreads false rumors shall face legal consequences!" Renee was at a loss. What was this crazy man up to now?
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
Julia and Evan were the perfect couple-or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She's fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn't deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn't listen. Now, it's time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? "We should break up," he'd said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it's Evan's turn to hear the truth-and to face his deepest regret.
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
She was hurt. She was bullied and made fun of. And the only hope that kept her going was finding her mate. She has always been weak. Weak to the world. Why? Because she was a lantern. She didn't have a wolf. That's what everyone thought about her. When she found her mate, he wanted her to be his slut and not a wife. She might be an omega, but it doesn't mean she will take disloyalty and betrayal lightly. So she did something that no one in history ever did. She rejected an Alpha. "I, Alexis Clark, reject Brandon Sterling, the alpha of Black mist pack, and consider myself a free soul until I decide so."; Were her last words before she left that torturous place and became a rogue. A rogue that everyone was fearing and finding. Why? Because she was the rogue that has become one of the biggest problems of almost all the packs in the country. She was Alexis Clark. A rogue that rejected an Alpha, stealth food, kill other rogues, and more than that was living with humans and studying with them. What will happen when her case is given to the world's most dangerous alpha, Sebastian Sinclair, who has taken it upon himself to punish this rogue. The one who hated rogues and omega to a level that was beyond understanding. Why? Because his mate was an omega, who betrayed him with a rogue before dying. How will Alexis tackle this alpha, in whose College she was studying and living under hiding for almost a year? What will Sebastian do when he finds out the new girl he had been talking to is none other than the rogue omega that he had decided to kill? "To love you with all my might was my only wish, but you were the only one who gave me endless suffering. So today, I promise myself to not fall for anyone."; A simple saying that both Alexis and Sebastian had vowed upon. Will they be able to find their love amidst all these problems?
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."