Earthstone

"Everyone's a mess. Some people just hide it better than others."Alex is a college student, just trying to get through the insanity that has been her life for the last three years--since the night of her sixteenth birthday, when she was attacked and Turned into a werewolf. She hides her fears and nightmares about that night behind a thick layer of sarcasm and wit that she puts on for the world, and she's finally getting back on track with her life and recovering from her demons.Jack is a lower-ranking Pack member--he only works in the kitchen, but he's looked for his mate for as long as he can remember, so imagine his surprise when he finds her at the local supermarket, and she instantly shuts him out. He just wants a normal life--one with stolen kisses and midnight dinners and crappy apartments and maybe a family, some day in the future. Unfortunately, with Alex in his life, normal is the last thing he's going to get.But even as Jack and Alex are trying to find their way in the world, a threat is looming--one in the form of resurfacing enemies and shadow organizations. With this threat to the world growing ever-bigger, will Alex be able to push aside her haunted past and save herself, her mate, and her world?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WARNING: This book is Mature for a reason. There will be swearing, violence, and some inappropriate scenes, so if any of that offends you... Well, still give it a chance, please, but be advised.For everyone else, thanks for clicking on my story--now read and please remember to comment and vote! Happy reading!!!--Earthstone…

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A simple collection of poems I've put together, meant to get you thinking. I wrote some and gathered some, but if you don't like poetry, don't read. ;)RANKED #356 IN POETRY ON 7/27/2016!…

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My name is Violet Mercer. When I was about 4, I watched my parents die. A few weeks later, I was branded and shipped off with a bunch of other kids to my new fate, to train and learn for 10 years until I was sold to someone else as a slave.Brutal beginning? Yeah. But it's the truth.See, here's the thing. A few years back--maybe a little under 50--we humans did something stupid. It was part of an experiment called G42 by some genetics company that was trying to speed up evolution. What did they do? Well, they altered specific genetic strands to see if they could create a sort of super-human. Their answer? Yes. But there was a flaw in their plan.These new 'evolved' humans, or 'evos', were everything they could have hoped for--strong, and fast, and smart. Practically immortal, too, so what was the problem? They were born without emotions. Maybe this doesn't sound too bad to you, but our emotions? They're what make us human. What happened next was kinda inevitable: the Evos took over. There are two strands of DNA--get one, and your set for life. Get the other, good luck living to see past your sweet sixteen. And if you are one of the crazy (or brave, depending on who you ask) people who dares to bring a child into this world, you could give them the best, longest life ever, or doom them to an early death after a suckish life.So, yeah. Our world is screwed up. And we can't go to G42 for a solution, because as soon as the Evos realized the possibilities, they slaughtered everyone who might know something and blew up the facility.Now, dear reader, are you beginning to understand the use of emotions?This is my story. I still don't know how it ends, whether it was all for better or worse. But you're here. So go ahead and read. Maybe we'll both learn a little something.Welcome to my life. I hope you survive in this new world.By Earthstone#567 in Teen Fic on 6/17/2016…

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It was supposed to be temporary. A short-term solution, that's what they called the Wall all those years ago when they were putting it up. It was supposed to be around for a maximum of five years, just long enough to calm people down and diffuse the volatile situation left in the wake of the Wrobel's victory.Only, it never quite came down. 49 years later, Cassie is too busy worrying about everyday problems to pay much attention to the problems that don't affect her. She has a lot to deal with--among her problems lay maintaining a secret romance, keeping her band of mismatched friends safe and happy, and pioneering a role as the first Evo therapist. So it's understandable that she has her hands too full to pay much mind to the going-ons of her city--even if what's happening are huge protests and violent riots protesting the rapidly-approaching 50th anniversary of the Wall's existence. Unfortunately for Cassie, it's not a problem she will be able to avoid. During discrete rendezvous with Zak, the Non-Evo boy Cassie has secretly fallen for, they start putting together snippets of information--and an ugly glimpse of the future is forming quickly. With high stakes, limited time, and only bits of information, will the group of patch-worked friends be able to save both sides of the city, or will everything crumble around them?…

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A THOUSAND YEARS AGO, MAGIC VANISHED FROM THE KINGDOM OF ILLVONYA.Now, it's been returning, and just in time to cause a whole lot of trouble for the Thieves' Guild of Archport--like they didn't have enough to deal with, working with the Raven Associates to smuggle slaves out of Evaren (a neighboring nation), keeping their reputation as a group of fearless criminals, and keeping their identities a secret. There's just one thing that no one knows: it's a group of teenagers.With unforeseen complications arising and a country that seems to be teetering on the edge of chaos, it's all they can do to keep their heads above the water. But when Sam begins to develop abilities after coming into contact with an ancient artifact and the people with abilities, or the Tainted, start to be grabbed in night raids and thrown in jail or up for public executions, they know it's only a matter of time before they are forced to become more involved. Little do they know the full extent of what's coming... With a goddess-given mission and the fight of their lives close approaching, can these rag-tag heroes pull themselves together in time to save the kingdom and themselves?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hey everyone! This is a high-fantasy novel with a good dash of humor, so please check it out!! This is also my NaNoWriMo project, so frequent updates (at least in November 2015).…

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I THOUGHT I had seen it all when I was kidnapped, then when I was recruited to E.C.H.O. (a top secret government organization), and then when I was put in a team with assassins, thugs, and other various types, including me, the computer nerd.Then I got the message.It was anonymous, and out of the blue, but it claimed to know the truth behind the Program, the project we had all be working towards with its mysterious purpose. I had always been inquisitive, so I followed up, checked it out.Sometimes, I wish I hadn't.Other times, I wish I had done more.But that's all in the past, and I have no choice but to live in the present.I've seen a lot, and done more.There are things I regret, and things I won't ever.I don't think the nightmares will ever stop.So go on. Read my story. Cry, smile, laugh, be heartbroken... do whatever you want with it.Just don't say I didn't warn you.…

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I THOUGHT I had seen it all when I was kidnapped, then when I was recruited to E.C.H.O. (a top secret government organization), and then when I was put in a team with assassins, thugs, and other various types, including me, the computer nerd.Then I got the message.It was anonymous, and out of the blue, but it claimed to know the truth behind the Program, the project we had all be working towards with its mysterious purpose. I had always been inquisitive, so I followed up, checked it out.Sometimes, I wish I hadn't.Other times, I wish I had done more.But that's all in the past, and I have no choice but to live in the present.I've seen a lot, and done more.There are things I regret, and things I won't ever.I don't think the nightmares will ever stop.So go on. Read my story. Cry, smile, laugh, be heartbroken... do whatever you want with it.Just don't say I didn't warn you.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hey everyone! So, this is the fully edited version of my book.... I sent it off to Schoolastic Writing Competition, too, so wish me luck!I will try to get it published, but not quite yet, and if you see anything even a little bit off, don't hesitate to let me know. I don't wanna miss anything in this draft.And.... um..... I think that's about it.....Wow. This must be my shortest ever Author's Note.Well, good reading my fellow Wattpadians!--Earthstone…