Eric Thomas Ruthford, author https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Forced proximity Shard and Shield Parallel world Outcast solider Under the radar Formulaic Magic Riches to rags Tribe of priests Of Constellations and Clockwork Long-lost relative Fake identity baggage Dystopia can get worse Dystopia as political argument My crush is an abuser Seconds Hidden in plain sight Action girl Ethical orphan Child of two worlds Reckless friend Eldest sibling of the prodigal child Secret agent priest ericthomasruthford.com home page Lost Shift Nobody says or does the f-word Rejection leads to reformation Trees are characters Accidental smooch Alternate morality Noble sacrifice Heartbroken badass Secret heiress Superpower oops You sexy beast Guilt complex Found family Dark and troubled past Lights on the Mountain Be careful what you wish for All I Want for Christmas is the Girl Next Door Stealth Villain Face the Night Slow Burn Revenge quest Robin Hood Blunt religious allegory Sci-fi writers have no sense of scale Second chance Low-key faith message Pining