Hope Goodman

At 17, a girl's life takes a dramatic turn as she's thrust into a whirlwind of chaos, where nothing is as it seems. Strange encounters push her to the edge, forcing her to navigate a dangerous path filled with hidden truths and dark secrets. Torn between the protective embrace of a newfound ally and the sinister intentions of her lover, she feels the crushing weight of her destiny looming over her. With everything she knows hanging in the balance, she must confront the haunting shadows of her past while facing an uncertain and treacherous future. As the stakes rise, will she find the strength to make the right choice, or will the forces arrayed against her prove too powerful to overcome? Her fate and the fate of all those she holds dear awaits within the pages of her unfolding destiny, inviting you to embark on a journey filled with danger, intrigue, and the ultimate test of courage.

Moonlit Dahlia

One minute the world suddenly stopped, then the next I was sitting in a classroom with my history teacher lecturing us on the historical aspect of World War I. 


I zoned out so hard I didn't even realize I was having a flashback. I rubbed my eyes and sighed softly. A buzz caught my attention from my pocket, I reached into it and grabbed my phone to see a message light up the screen. 


I smiled at the fawn-haired girl with blue eyes before texting back. 


‘Yeah, you know Gitten’s lectures bore me. -Alaina’ 


She giggled and put her phone down before the school bell rang. The class gathered all of our items, the class headed out the door and most of us left for the day. 


Delia and I walked home together before we parted ways. My walk was a little longer than hers, but it was worth it. 


Chapter Twenty One