"What is going on with me?" Jazmyn Wolff felt a wave of panic wash over her. It was her 21st birthday and she had no idea what the future held for her. All she knew was that the word 'magic' was about to play a big role in her life. She was gifted with a special power, and it was up to her to unlock it with help from a group of witches, a healer, and her own strength of will. She had to learn to become her true self and use her powers to stop a deadly demon from ruling the...

The Storyville Project is a publication of the nonprofit organization, the Lakes Area Writers Alliance and is a collaboration of creative nonfiction and fiction from our Minnesota-based author/members. Because our members come from all walks of life, you will find a variety of subjects and styles within.The Lakes Area Writers Alliance's goal is to encourage and support our fellow writers.Everyone published in this book, and all who worked to see it...

Some scars are meant to be hidden. Others are meant to change the worldFor sixteen years, Winifred "Winnie" Walters has found safety only within the glass walls of her greenhouse, preferring the quiet companionship of seedlings to the judgment of people. She keeps her sleeves long to conceal the intricate web of silvery scars tracing her arms—a permanent, glowing reminder of a childhood trauma at her school when she was very young. But her reclusive existence shatt...

When time breaks, a farm boy's imagination holds the key.Sirius Huntsman yearns for a life beyond mucking stalls, dreaming of heroic adventures in a world far more extraordinary than his humble farm. His mundane existence is shattered when a desperate need for work sends him to the enigmatic Tymekeyper's workshop. There, a chance encounter reveals a breathtaking vision: a fantastical realm, a majestic castle, and a spirited fairy. But this isn't just a daydream; th...

When the world seemed to be overwhelming, I wrote poetry.There was a time in my life when I wrote prolifically about love, heartache, insights, and other topics.I still do from time to time and I have also included a couple of short story poems as I call them.I hope these poems from my heart help and enlighten you in your own journey of life.

Have you heard the saying 'If walls could talk'? Well, Morgan Windfield can listen to them.She is a single mother who works as a museum tour guide. She is raising her adopted troubled teenage daughter, Brit. A reoccurring vision of a strange land and a girl plagues Brit.Morgan receives a disconnected call from her estranged father and then a letter. She decides to seek out her father, bringing Brit along. They find out from a groundskeeper that he has been missing.B...

In a realm of magic and shadows, Talia Arielxander, a queen without a throne, is banished to the human world by her jealous twin, Ira. Stripped of her memories and powers, Talia lives a mundane life until her past resurfaces in the form of dark forces led by the murderous demon. Who threatens all realms with the power of the Trinity.As Talia reclaims her true identity, the awakening of her powers sets off a chain of events that will forever alter the fate of Ariwen. Alongside loyal...

Meet Bobby, a curious little boy who keeps finding himself in tricky situations.First, his head gets stuck in a tight shirt. Next, his foot gets stuck in a shrunken shoe. But fixing those problems is easy-his mom just tells him to go put on bigger clothes!But what happens when Bobby gets a "think" stuck inside his head?Neither his mom nor his dad knows how to help him untangle his mind. Even his furry friends, Felix the cat and Max the dog, can only...