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Meet the Author:
Asher D. Payne
Asher D. Payne has been writing since she can remember, desiring nothing more than putting her imagination on paper for others to enjoy. She has a passion for storytelling that compels readers and makes them feel seen, heard, and understood while implementing every twist and turn along the way. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she strives to bring relationships into her books that stray from the stereotypes displayed in other forms of media. Her step toward her writing career has been a big challenge in overcoming her neurodivergence and other traumas experienced through online bullying. She is determined to make her community safe, inclusive, and accepting of all, as she feels everyone deserves to have a voice in this world. When she isn't engrossed in writing, she enjoys reading from her endless TBR list, playing with her pitbull, hitting the gym, refining her self-defense skills, snowboarding, or healing others through the art of massage.
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The Illumination
After the fall, the last remnants of humanity cling to the illusion of safety the fortified walls cast. The world beyond is a wasteland deemed unsafe by government officials, and overrun by the infected runners, rebels and scavengers - the results of failed experimentation and burning opposition.
As a Venturer, Astrid is one of the few wearing the badge of protection, daring to face the dangers of the Wilds on missions sanctioned by authorities. Delving further into their webs of secrecy. she begins to question the intentions of those in power.
When Astrid crosses paths with the Most Wanted power user, a man whose name sparks rebellion, the fragile lines between enemy and ally blur. To protect those she loves, Astrid may have to confront not only the horrors of the Wilds, but the shadows of her own secrets, and the man who holds the key to unraveling them.
Dystopian Fantasy Romance
The Abyss
"Will Onyx's fight ignite a new era or freedom, or will the shadows of his past extinguish the flame of the rebellion?"
The Precursor: As the Governments most powerful soldier, Onyx's decisions shape many fates. Yet, behind closed doors corruption brews, setting stage for the revolution.
The Traitor: Imprisoned by the regime he once served, Onyx grapples with the weight of his past and the dawning truth of why he is so deeply desired by those in power.
The Rebel: In the wilds, Onyx's voice becomes a rallying cry for revolution, uniting the scattered and fearful. Yet, as enemies surface, the path to freedom grows increasingly intangible.
Dystopian Fantasy Romance