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Author has written 33 stories for Fantasy, Spiritual, Humor, Essay, Love, Life, Young Adult, Romance, Fable, Family, Biography, Humor, General, and General. Just a brief summary of me before I launch into raving about my stories. My name is Artemis Rayne (yeah, really) I'm 20 years old, and just got my Associate of the Arts degree, with an emphasis on English Lit and Writing. I've been writing since I was 11 years old, and the story Secrets & Shadows is actually the very first story I began working on and the poor thing has been completed six different times. Besides writing, I spend a lot of time reading and I have a great passion for boating, photography, ballroom dance, musical theatre, and improvisational comedy. And I fail miserably at those last five things, in case anyone's curious. Well actually I'm not sure if I fail at boating because no one trusts me enough to let me drive... In my writing I have a tendency to stick to my fantasy novels, but I am know to randomly jot down an angst-y one-shot or various styles of (horrible) poetry whenever the fancy takes me. I have also started a few romance novels that may or may not ever get finished, depending on how many chick-flicks I watch each day. 9/13/09 - I just went through and deleted several of the novels on here that will most likely never be updated again. They were cluttering up my page and I feel bad posting only a snippet and never continuing them. I'm sorry if there was something you really enjoyed that I deleted, but I'm not going to repost any of them until I have written a great deal more on them and several may be scrapped entirely. 11/11/09 - The series "The King's Traitor" has just been deleted. I've heard there's been an outbreak of story thief-er-ing and as much as I would love to leave it here for you people to read, I can't risk having it plagarized since I hope to be able to actually publish it someday. If you're still interested in following it or would like to start reading it, PM me and I can send you the link to the more secure place it's been posted at. Sorry! Now about my work...I'm only going to mention my full novels that have some hope of ever being finished. Also, the short stories and poetry speak for themselves so I do not feel the need to elaborate. The King's Traitor Series The small kingdom of Camria has fallen in on itself, torn apart at the seams by ancient wars that put the human race in dominance of all others. When the young Princess Talyanne learns that her father is preparing to rage a war to eliminate all of the magical races of Camria, she is faced with the decision of sacrificing her family to follow what she knows is right. Setting out on an epic journey with the goal of creating an alliance of each of the hidden magical races, Talyanne becomes a traitor to the only family she has ever known. Her travels take her across the entirety of her kingdom and into the presence of exotic races she has only ever read about, and along the way she learns more about honor, justice, and herself than she had ever imagined possible. Will she survive beneath the pressure of leading a multi-racial army against her own father, or will the races she seeks to protect bring about her own demise? Due to the upswing in plagarism and story stealery going on, I have decided, for my own peace of mind, to remove this story from this site. If any of you are interested in reading it, send me a PM and I can give you the link to a more secure website where I will be posting it. Thanks to everyone on here who supported me and I'm sorry that I can't keep it here with all of you. Secrets & Shadows Sixteen-year-old twins, Emma and Mischa DeGraw, discover that they possess a great power, a power that the members of a dark and murderous race of evil magi, the Karii, are out to steal. As they gradually discover more about the vague story of their past, they begin to learn that the truth behind their parents' deaths and the reasons that caused it are far more dangerous than they had been told. Each day finds them gaining more power, but also finds their enemy, a shadowy Karii lord, strengthening as he plans his ultimate rise to power: a plan that circles entirely around the twins' deaths. Emma and Mischa's true destiny is revealed and the pair must race to save the lives of their friends as well as rid themselves, once and for all, of the looming shadow that threatens to crush their very existence. Rated T for mild language and for future safety because we all know when it comes to a final showdown there's going to be some rather wicked parts. Will never see a publisher (the plot is a tad too cliche to be acceptable) but because of my deep connection with the book (it was my first after all) I intend to see it at least gets finished someday. Fallen From Grace The archangel Raphael was always God's healer and never knew anything beyond his holy work. Then while doing his work on Earth, Raphael meets and falls in love with a mortal woman. Filled with rage that his angel gave his heart to someone beside himself, God sentences the angel to a terrible fate: a life of immortality on earth where those humans that he once lived to save he must now kill to sustain his life. Driven from his place of grace, Raphael becomes a vampire. Then after hundreds of years of his miserable existence, he is offered a chance at returning to his former glory by protecting a young woman who is meant to hold the power in making a decision that can alter the fates of even God himself. Now Raphael's only concern, beyond dealing with a bitter and cynical teenage girl, is in stopping his past from repeating itself once more. Rated T for language and some action violence. Also, this story will come across as slightly blasphemous, if you can't tell already. If you are too religious to see things from a creative perspective then please do not bother even reading this because I don't want to listen to your complaints about the religious ideas portrayed here. (I dearly love this story, but I am afraid I've made little progress and do not know when I will be working on it again.) Scheherazade's Mirror series When the historical mirror of Scheherazade is bought for display in his father's museum, Gideon Wight fears it instantly. Sensing the aura of magic and power floating around it, Gideon vows to stay far away from it. When Gideon's extremely jealous best friend, Jason, learns of Gideon's fear he places a bet that Gideon would not dare touch the mirror at night, when it is supposed to be most powerful. Accepting the bet, the two sneak into the museum at night but when things go differently than expected, the two accidentally fall through the mirror into another world. Now to return home they must settle their differences as they search for each world's gem to mend the mirror's magic. Rated K+ Book one posted as "The Other Side of the Mirror." Undergoing revisions that will make it much more enjoyable. All of the aforementioned novels are on indefinite hiatus with the exception of "The King's Traitor Series," which has just been removed from this site for safety reasons since I intend to see it published someday and I don't want to risk it being copied. Also, I have an account on FanFiction under the same pen name, for those of you who enjoy reading fan fics. I have written stories for Beauty & the Beast, The Brothers Grimm, Harry Potter, Moulin Rouge, The Drew Carey Show, and Scrubs. My latest venture has been a couple of Neville-centric Harry Potter fics. Go Neville, the True Gryffindor! I also plan to write something for my new favorite show, Glee, as soon as I can come up with a good idea. Hopefully the end of the World Series and return of Glee will motivate my muse. Congratulations if you managed to survive through that long winded sheet of gibberish. And although this quote is not meant about writing, I find it so very fitting for anyone who delves into the fantastical worlds inside our minds as often and as fully as I do... Also yes, I am aware it is said by a ficitonal character... "Of course this is happening inside your head... but why on earth should that mean it is not real?" - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | |||||||||||
1. Secrets and Shadows » reviewsWhen Emma & Mischa discover that they possess a great power that members of a dark Race, the Karii, are out to steal, they never expect to realize that their past was a lie. And each night the shadow draws closer to his ultimate rise to power. HIATUSFantasy - Fiction Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 36,495 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 9-1-09 - Published: 12-7-062. Read Between the Lyrics »A collection of short stories inspired by music, which I use to get past writer's block. Rating, contents, and genres vary depending on song. Rated T for safety but rating for each story will be posted at the top along with song title and genre.General - Fiction Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,388 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 5-24-09 - Published: 5-24-093. Mother's Gift reviewsNo matter how revolting the gift might be, I can't get rid of it because she gave it to me.Complete - Family - Fiction Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 210 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-13-08 - Published: 12-13-084. The Voice of a ColorThe color Silver is having its voice heard, in all its different tones.Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 111 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-13-08 - Published: 12-13-085. Two Birds, One Stone reviewsI always wondered if the expression 'Two Birds with One Stone' could possibly be achieved, so I decided to try it.Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 269 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 12-13-08 - Published: 12-13-086. Ballad of the StarFruit reviewsA lonely night in the grocery store and an epic Romeo/Juliet romance leads to the creation of a miraculous new life.Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 218 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-13-08 - Published: 12-13-087. Operation Cookie JarSpecial Ops agent Cooper Riley is sent on a recon mission into the dangerous territory, codenamed Tango Kilo, to recover stolen information known as the Cookie.Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K - English - Humor/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 709 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-13-08 - Published: 12-13-088. Set In StoneDespite having wronged no one, Juliet Carthot is convicted of black witchcraft. However the circumstances of her conviction leave the world wondering about the true definition of good and evil.Complete - Fantasy - Fiction Rated: T - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,630 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-13-08 - Published: 12-13-089. ScarsIsn't there something so profound about a scar? An enduring sign of infinity, everlasting, remaining beyond the stretch of memory.Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 286 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 11-20-08 - Published: 11-20-0810. Fallen From Grace reviewsAfter falling in love with a mortal, the archangel Raphael is banished to spend eternity on Earth as a vampire and his only way back into Heaven is through a young girl's help. The main problem is stopping history from repeating itself again. HIATUSFantasy - Fiction Rated: T - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,763 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-20-07 - Published: 12-20-0711. Addicted reviewsLike a drug you slipped into my system and I can't cleanse myself of you. I am addicted.Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 128 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 10-25-07 - Published: 10-25-0712. Madness reviewsI'm stuck in this room, writing in a notebook about all the crazy things in my life that resulted in me going mad. And it's all because of that stupid cat. Humorous rantings of an insane teenage girl, better than sounds. Rated for brief language. HIATUSHumor - Fiction Rated: T - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 626 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 10-5-07 - Published: 10-5-0713. Glimpses of Insanity reviewsA collection of autobiographical oneshots from my life, giving a little insight into why I am as insane as I am. Some are serious and some are humorous, it all depends on the individual chapter. Rated for language and safety. Updated very, very randomlyBiography - Fiction Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 458 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 10-3-07 - Published: 10-3-0714. MythSlayerIn a world where none can see the mythical creatures, Breedan, a young orphan who can see them, has always been an outcast. Soon, however, Breedan's talents may become necessary to the survival of the entire country. HIATUSFantasy - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,249 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 9-27-07 - Published: 9-27-0715. Of DreamsA poem I had to write for a class about my dreams & values. Actually turned out pretty good so I decided to post it here. Describes my dreams and why it is important to fight for your dreams simply to know you can achieve them.Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 349 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 9-25-07 - Published: 9-25-0716. Love Gives a Rose reviewsFriendship brings smiles, love gives a rose, but till you learn to care you'll never know those.Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 378 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 9-1-07 - Published: 9-1-0717. The Other Side of the MirrorBook 1 in the 'Scheherazade's Mirror' series. Two boys accidentally discover the magic of a historical mirror in a museum and travel to a different world. Now they must find each world's magic gem to repair the mirror's power and return home. HIATUSFantasy - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,214 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 8-3-07 - Published: 12-13-0618. Life Changing Moment reviewsMy entire life changed when I got the news from my mom. I had known it was coming but I never expected it to change my life and my mind as dramatically as it did.Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 577 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 6-27-07 - Published: 6-27-0719. Grandma's Poem reviewsEveryone bears fond memories of baking cookies or listening to bedtime stories told by their grandmothers, and I am no different. When I was young I was raised by my grandma, but now she is gone. What better way to shed grief then through words?Complete - Family - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 148 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 5-31-07 - Published: 5-31-0720. Growing up in a Breakneck Race reviewsParents are obsessed with modernity's perfect child, but to achieve this are kids being pushing past their limits? Why is this happening and what are the consequences of these parents actions? Perhaps parents should slow down to think about their own pastComplete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 786 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 4-19-07 - Published: 4-19-0721. I Will Never Forget reviewsWhile it flourishes love inspires vivid and touching memories and even after it has wilted those memories remain like the dried and pressed flower petals used for bookmarks. They stir you when you first look at them, but you still can't deny their beauty.Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 203 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 4-16-07 - Published: 4-16-0722. An Encounter With Hope reviewsSome say that they have met a being who was the incarnation of a Cardinal Virtue. I always scoffed at these people until one day I happened to chance across such a person. Til I lay in eternal sleep I will never forget the day I encountered Hope.Complete - Fable - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 504 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-2-07 - Published: 4-2-0723. The Face in the Mirror reviewsBreakups are always painful but sometimes they can be an overwhelming burden. When you're depressive and filled with separation issues it's always nice to find someone to blame, even if it's not true. Sometimes, however, you might pick the wrong person...Complete - Young Adult - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,302 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 3-30-07 - Published: 3-30-0724. Fireflies reviewsWhen Mary Beth stumbles across Cooper in a twilit meadow she never expects to be drawn into a world of magic, but drawn she is by Cooper's firm belief in the existance of faeries. An endearing story about friendship, life, and believing. HIATUSFantasy - Fiction Rated: K - English - Fantasy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 169 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 3-30-07 - Published: 12-8-0625. The Tree HousePromises are powerful things that many take for granted. If kept they can forge bonds of trust, if broken they can ruin relationships. Sometimes they are even powerful enough to affect the dead...Beautiful story about life, death, and eternal love.Complete - Romance - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,444 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 3-11-07 - Published: 3-11-0726. Merry Christmas, My AngelAfter her mother's death on Christmas morning, Tracy develops a hatred for the holiday. One year later she must look for the truth of her mother's death and an angelic visitation helps her find Christmas again. A heartwarming story about Christmas.Complete - Spiritual - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,061 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-19-06 - Published: 12-19-0627. And Then I Awoke reviewsFor years I suffered through this tragic life in hopes that someday I might become good enough for him, yet in my darkest hour I discovered that perhaps my god was more of a devil.Complete - Young Adult - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 492 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-8-06 - Published: 12-8-0628. The Eternal NonconformistTime always seems to do exactly what you don't want it to...Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 111 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-8-06 - Published: 12-8-0629. Love's Sweet Symphony reviewsLove isn't something that can just be said, and thats that. Love is much deeper, it must be felt. It is like a beautiful strain of music that plays in your heart, sending the thrill of its chords to your mind.Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 325 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 12-8-06 - Published: 12-8-0630. Desperate Desires reviewsA brief essay about the trials and suffering involved with living in an abusive relationship. People take for granted how difficult it really is to escape when you are trapped not only by your abuser, but also within your own mind.Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 343 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 12-8-06 - Published: 12-8-0631. Commercialism of Christmas reviewsWhen you think of Christmas, what are the first things that come to mind? Lighting competitions, last minute shopping, presents beneath the tree...What does that have to do with it? Even if he had a weird way of saying it, maybe Dr Suess had a point.Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 536 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-8-06 - Published: 12-8-0632. Cuffed reviewsFor many people the sight of flashing red & blue lights sends a jolt of fear to their hearts. I am no different, and I recount for you now the first time I was ever arrested. Keep in mind, things are not always as they may seem...bad summary, funny story!Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K - English - Humor/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 817 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-0633. Thanks to the RainDetective Sam Donovan never liked the rain, and this opinion had not changed as he headed off to an informational rendezvous, but when negotiations turn hostile the most unlikely of allies arrives to possibly save his very life. Better than it sounds!Complete - Spiritual - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,439 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
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